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Formula for treating epidemic febrile diseases that have not resolved after three or four days.
Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) (each 1 liang), Xingren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum) (30 seeds), Beichi (Concha Arcae, alternatively Beimu Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae 18 zhu).
The above seven herbs are cut into small pieces, decocted in 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng, taken all at once. Cover with blankets to induce sweating, and the disease will be cured.

Formula for treating cold damage that has not resolved after three or four days, characterized by bodily restlessness, toxicity, and fever.
Gegen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae) (8 liang), Longdan (Radix Gentianae), Daqing (Folium Isatidis) (each 0.5 liang), Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Weirui (Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati) (each 1 liang), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae) (each 2 liang), Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) (2 liang).
The above twelve herbs are cut into small pieces. Decoct Gegen in 1 dou of water until reduced to 8 sheng, then add the remaining herbs and decoct until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into four doses: take three times during the day and once at night.

Formula for treating cold damage after four or five days, presenting with headache, high fever, painful restlessness in the four limbs, and inability to eat.
Zhizi Ren (Semen Gardeniae), Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis), Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri), Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei Palmati) (each 0.5 liang), Hao Chi (Semen Sojae Preparatum) (1 sheng), Congbai (Bulbus Allii Fistulosi) (7 stalks).
The above six herbs are cut into small pieces. Decoct the first four herbs in 8 sheng of water for about six or seven boils, then add Congbai and Chi and decoct until reduced to 3 sheng. Take 1 sheng at one time, divided into three doses per day. After taking the decoction, cover with blankets to induce sweating and apply powder to dry the sweat. Stop medication once sweating occurs. Subsequent doses should not aim to induce sweating; if sweating does not occur, repeat the dose to re-induce sweating. This medicine has no contraindications and is particularly suitable for the elderly and children, proving to be miraculous and excellent.

Formula for treating summer cold damage, characterized by painful restlessness in the four limbs, fever, patient's tendency towards irritability, vomiting, reflux, chest and hypochondriac fullness, severe condition resembling possession, alternating chills and fever, thus causing frequent irritability.
Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis), Fuling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae) (each 18 zhu), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra), Gegen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae) (each 1 liang), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) (1 liang 6 zhu), Xiaomai (Frumentum Tritici Vulgaris) (3 he).
The above seven herbs are cut into small pieces, decocted in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Take cooled, divided into three doses. If unable to take 1 sheng at once, take small amounts gradually. Lie down only when the condition stabilizes. This medicine primarily clears toxic heat. After taking the decoction, chest heat and throat pain will resolve. Prepare another dose the next day and take it according to the method. This decoction is non-toxic, merely clearing heat, directing qi downward, and calming the patient. For children, use one-third of the dose: decoct in 4 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng, and take small amounts gradually.