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Formula for treating flaccidity and weakness of the four limbs, body pain with impaired movement, as well as postpartum women suffering from gentle wind (a type of wind pathogen) and abdominal fullness.
Puerariae Radix (Ge Gen), Paeoniae Radix (Shao Yao), Cinnamomi Ramulus (Gui Xin), Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Gan Di Huang), Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qiang Huo) [each 3 liang], Ephedrae Herba (Ma Huang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gan Cao) [each 2 liang], Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Sheng Jiang) [6 liang].
The above eight herbs are coarsely crushed. Decoct with 3 sheng of clear wine and 5 sheng of water until 3 sheng remain. Take 5 he warm, three times a day.

Formula for treating severe wind disease causing spasms and tightness in the whole body and four limbs, wind pathogens circulating in the skin, stiffness and rigidity of the body; this formula does not weaken healthy individuals and also treats mental confusion and dullness.
Cannabis Fructus (Qiu Ma Zi) [3 sheng, cleaned and soaked in water overnight], Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fang Feng), Cinnamomi Ramulus (Gui Xin), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Sheng Jiang), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shi Gao, crushed and wrapped in silk gauze), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Ju Pi) [each 2 liang], Ephedrae Herba (Ma Huang) [3 liang], Bambusae Folium (Zhu Ye), Allii Fistulosi Bulbus (Cong Bai) [each one handful], Fermented Soybean (Xiang Chi) [1 he].
The above ten herbs are coarsely crushed. First, decoct the hemp seeds in 2.5 dou of water until thoroughly cooked. Strain to remove dregs, retaining 9 sheng of liquid. In a separate pot, boil Ephedrae Herba (Ma Huang) for two boils, skimming off the foam. Add the remaining herbs to the liquid and decoct until 3 sheng remain. Strain and divide into three doses. Take on an empty stomach. Mild sweating should occur; apply powder to the body after sweating. For severe cases, no more than two or three doses are needed; for mild cases, one or two doses suffice. For patients suffering from severe wind, thief wind, or piercing wind, add Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Du Huo) [3 liang]. Compared to Xiao Xuming Tang (Minor Continuation Life Decoction), approximately six or seven doses are required.

Formula for treating stroke (Zhong Feng) resulting in spasticity of hands and feet, pain in all joints, irritability, fever, mental disturbance, aversion to cold, and loss of appetite for several days.
Ephedrae Herba (Ma Huang) [30 zhu], Scutellariae Radix (Huang Qin) [18 zhu], Phellodendri Cortex (Huang Bo), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xi Xin) [each 12 zhu], Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Du Huo) [1 liang].
The above five herbs are coarsely crushed. Decoct in 5 dou of water until 2 sheng remain. Divide into two doses. The first dose induces slight sweating; the second dose induces profuse sweating. If there is heat in the heart, add Rheum Palmatum (Da Huang) [0.5 liang]; if there is abdominal distension and fullness, add Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhi Shi) [6 zhu]; if there is rebellious qi, add Ginseng Radix (Ren Shen); if there is palpitations, add Ostrea Concha (Mu Li); if there is thirst, add Trichosanthis Radix (Gua Lou) [each 18 zhu]; if there is pre-existing cold, add Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata (Fu Zi) [1 piece].

Formula for treating rheumatism causing spasms and inability to flex or extend the limbs.
Akebiae Caulis (Bai Lian), Coicis Semen (Yi Yi Ren), Paeoniae Radix (Shao Yao), Cinnamomi Ramulus (Gui Xin), Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suan Zao Ren), Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niu Xi), Zingiberis Rhizoma (Gan Jiang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gan Cao) [each 1 sheng], Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata (Fu Zi) [3 pieces].
The above nine herbs are coarsely crushed. Soak in 2 dou of pure wine overnight. Simmer over low heat until boiling three times. Take 1 sheng per dose, three times a day. After taking the medicine, rise and walk using a cane. For those who cannot tolerate alcohol, take 5 he per dose. (Qianjin Yifang includes Plantaginis Seed (Che Qian Zi).)