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Formulas for treating expectoration containing pus and blood, accompanied by pain in the chest and hypochondrium.
Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Ziwan (Asteris Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chuanduan (Dipsaci Radix) [each 3 liang], Sangbai pi (Mori Cortex), Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) [each 5 liang], Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam), Chixiaodou (Phaseoli Semen Rubrum).
The above nine herbs are cut into pieces, decocted with 9 sheng of water until reduced to 2.7 sheng, and divided into three doses.

Formula for treating cough with inverted qi and continuous hemoptysis.
Sheng zhupi (Bambusae Folium), Ziwan (Asteris Radix) [2 liang], Yitang (Saccharum officinarum Melleum), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix recens, sliced) [1 jin].
The above four herbs are cut into pieces, decocted with 6 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng, the dregs are removed, and it is divided into three doses.

Formula for treating various types of cough with weak breath and expectoration of pus and blood.
Baibu gen (Stemonae Radix) [3 liang], Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) [0.5 liang], Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Ziwan (Asteris Radix) [each 1 liang].
The above seven herbs are ground into powder, mixed with honey to make pills the size of wu zi (Cocculus Indicus seeds), each dose consists of 3 pills, taken three times a day, until symptoms improve.

Formula for treating upper qi, cough, wheezing, sensation of foreign body in the throat, and hemoptysis:
Shengjiang zhi (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens Juice), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) [each 2 sheng], Zhigao (Suis Medulla), Fengmi (Mel), Yitang (Saccharum officinarum Melleum) [each 1 sheng].
For the above five ingredients, first fry the Xingren in Zhigao until yellow, then remove them, wipe clean with paper, and pound into a paste. Mix with Jiangzhi, Tang, and Mi, and cook again until moldable. Each dose is one pill the size of an apricot kernel, taken six or seven times during the day and night, gradually increasing the dosage.

Formula for treating all lung diseases causing cough with pus and blood, and continuous hemoptysis:
High-quality Su (Butyrum), 30 jin, refined three times. Let it stand to solidify; take the clarified butter (Tihu). Take 1 he, three times a day. Stop when cured. All medicines do not go beyond this divine formula.
Another formula: Sanlian Su (refined butter three times), size of a chicken egg yolk, instill into the nose at a suitable temperature, twice a day and once at night.

(Also known as Xi San) Formula for treating cold-induced cough with upper qi, chest fullness, and expectoration of pus and blood.
Zhongru (Gypsum Fibrosum), Fanshi (Alumen), Kua Donghua (Dendranthemi Flos), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus) [equal parts].
The above four herbs are processed and sifted into powder, formed into particles the size of soybeans, arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper, sucked through a small tube, and swallowed with wine before meals, three times a day. Increase dosage if ineffective. Repeated trials show great efficacy. It is also said to be sucked and taken before going to bed.
Another formula: Zhongru (Gypsum Fibrosum), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Kua Donghua (Dendranthemi Flos), Tianxiong (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Ziwan (Asteris Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) [equal parts].
The above six herbs are processed and sifted into powder. Take particles the size of soybeans, arrange them as described above, and inhale/suck them, twice a day. Consume only congee for seven days until the cough heals, then stop. If unsure about forming the soybean-sized clusters, use slightly less, do not use too much.