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Formula for treating epidemic heat-toxin transforming into red carbuncles, furuncles, erysipelas, and rashes, as well as heat-toxin causing redness, swelling, and eye pain with nebula formation.
Lulü (Radix Euphorbiae Humifusae), Lianqiao (Fructus Forsythiae), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae), Bailing (Rhizoma Acanthopanacis Tricosti), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) (each 2 liang); Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus), Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) (each 3 liang).
The above nine herbs are coarsely crushed, decocted in 9 sheng of water to obtain 3 sheng, divided into three doses. The interval between doses should be equivalent to the time it takes a person to walk five li. Administer again. If heat is severe, add Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) 2 liang.

Formula for treating macules appearing after five or six days of Shanghan (Cold Damage disease).
Zhudan (Bilis Porci), Kujiu (Vinegar) (each 3 he); Jizi (Ovum Gallus Domesticum) (1 egg).
The above three ingredients are combined and boiled for three boils. Those with strong constitution take the entire dose; those with weak constitution boil for six or seven boils, divided into two doses. Recovery occurs upon sweating.

Formula for treating pea-pox (smallpox/chickenpox-like diseases) caused by epidemic qi heat-pathogen in humans and livestock:
Wash the affected area with thickly boiled juice of Shurang (Chaff of Panicum miliaceum). One stalk constitutes "rang". If the condition does not improve, and if the sores are black, crush garlic and apply externally.
Another method: Wash with boiled Yuntao (Brassica campestris var. oleifera).

Formula for treating residual pea-pox after heat disease:
Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis) 3 liang, decocted in 2 sheng of water to obtain 8 he, taken in one dose.
Another method: Zhen Boshi Qingdai (Genuine Persian Indigo Naturalis) the size of a date, taken with water for recovery.
Another method: Qingmuxiang (Radix Aucklandiae) 2 liang, decocted in 3 sheng of water to obtain 1 sheng, taken in one dose for cure.
Another method: Mix Xiaodou mo (Powder of Vigna angularis) with Jizi bai (Albumen Ovi Galli) and apply topically.

Formula for treating irritability and pain when sores erupt.
Qingmuxiang (Radix Aucklandiae) (2 liang), Xunluxiang (Resina Olibani), Fanshi (Alumen), Dingxiang (Flos Caryophylli) (each 1 liang), Shexiang (Moschus) (0.5 liang).
The above five herbs are coarsely crushed, decocted in 4 sheng of water to obtain 1.5 sheng, divided into two doses. If heat-toxin is severe, add Xijiao (Cornu Rhinocerotis) 1 liang; if Xijiao is unavailable, substitute with Shengma (Radix Cimicifugae). For mild cases, remove Fanshi; this is highly effective.
Another method: Mix Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) with Zhudan (Bilis Porci) and apply to the affected area without moving it. Scabs will fall off leaving no scars. Sleeping on yellow earth powder is beneficial. If this disease presents with dysuria and hematuria, internal necrosis results in black eschars; failure to produce pus indicates death, which is untreatable.
Formula for treating severe internal eruptive sores:
Cu (Vinegar) (4 he), Da Zhudan (Bilis Porci) (1 gallbladder).
The above two ingredients are combined and boiled for three boils. Take 1 he, five times daily; this is effective.

Formula for treating early stage detection and impending eruption of pea-pox:
Decoct Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) 5 liang and take it for cure.
Formula for treating sores caused by epidemic disease:
Apply good honey all over the body to the sores. Alternatively, decoct Shengma (Radix Cimicifugae) with honey and apply, and consume frequently.
Another method: Moxibustion at the bone tips of both wrists (Shenmen acupoint), three moxa cones. Men treat the left hand, women treat the right hand.

Treating Shanghan (Cold Damage) epistaxis due to residual heat in the lungs, where heat forces blood upward causing continuous bleeding, use this formula:
Muli (Concha Ostreae) (1.5 liang), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (1 liang 6 zhu).
The above two ingredients are processed and sieved into powder. Take one cunbi (square inch spoonful) with wine, three to four times daily. Alternatively, make honey pills the size of wutong seeds. This treats epistaxis occurring after minor exertion following recovery from major illness.

Formula for treating throat pain and obstruction due to Shanghan heat disease:
Sheng Wushan (Radix Belamcandae) (1 jin, sliced), Zhuzhi (Searcia Porcina) (1 jin).
The above two ingredients are combined and decocted. Remove dregs when ready. Take a piece the size of half an egg, wrap in thin silk, insert into the throat, and swallow slowly until cured.
Another method: Shengma (Radix Cimicifugae), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Lingyangjiao (Cornu Saigae Tataricae) (each 3 liang), Tongcao (Medulla Tetrapanacis) (4 liang), Shegan (Rhizoma Belamcandae) (2 liang), Sheng Lugeng (Rhizoma Phragmitis Recens) (sliced, 1 sheng).
The above six herbs are coarsely crushed, decocted in 7 sheng of water to obtain 2.5 sheng, divided into three doses.

Decoction for treating bitter taste in mouth, descending qi, clearing heat, and throat ringing due to heat disease:
Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (0.5 sheng), Mi (Mel) (1 sheng).
The above two ingredients are first decocted in 3 sheng of water to extract 2 sheng from Shigao. Then add Mi and decoct again until it resembles maltose syrup. Hold in the mouth the size of a jujube seed, completely dissolving it yields excellent results.

Formula for treating dry mouth, excessive salivation, and sore throat after Shanghan heat disease:
Dazao (Fructus Jujubae) (20 pieces), Wumei (Fructus Mume) (10 pieces).
The above two ingredients are crushed together and mixed with honey. Hold in the mouth the size of an apricot kernel and swallow the juice; this is very effective.