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The *Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) treats sudden heat cough with the Xingren Yin (Almond Drink) formula.
Xingren (Apricot Seed, *Prunus armeniaca*), forty seeds, peeled, tips and double-kernel parts removed, stir-fried and ground; Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), four liang; Zisuzi (Perillae Fructus), one sheng; Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), one liang.
The above four herbs are cut, boiled in ten dou of water until three sheng remain, divided into three doses. Frequent consumption is harmless. (This original formula lacks Zisuzi but includes Gan Zao [Jujube], found in Volume 18).

The *Yannian Fang* (Longevity Formula) Beimu Jian (Fritillaria Decoction) is indicated for sudden heat cough.
Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus), three liang; Ziwan (Asteris Radix et Rhizoma); Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus); Baibu (Stemonae Radix); Xingren (Apricot Seed, *Prunus armeniaca*, peeled, tips and double-kernel parts removed, ground); Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), roasted, two liang each.
The above six herbs are cut, boiled in five sheng of water until two sheng remain. The dregs are removed, and Dihuang Zhi (Rehmanniae Juice), three sheng; Sheng Maidong Zhi (Ophiopogonis Juice), one sheng; Baimi (White Honey), five he; Hao Su (Good Butter/Ghee), two he; Shengjiang Zhi (Fresh Ginger Juice), one he are added. Additionally, Dihuang, Maidong, and the decoction liquid are first combined and boiled down by half. Then Su and Jiang Zhi are added, stirring continuously without stopping, until reduced by half again. Finally, Mi (Honey) is added and boiled until thick like syrup. Upon completion, take pieces the size of a jujube pit to be held in the mouth and swallowed. Take three times during the day and twice at night. Avoid Haizao (Sargassum), Songcai (Chinese Cabbage), and salty foods. (Provided by Jiang Xiaozhang, found in Volume 5).

The *Shenshi Fang* (Deep Master's Formulas) Gansui Tang (Dried Ginger Decoction) treats cold cough with rebellious qi.
Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), four liang; Ziwan (Asteris Radix et Rhizoma), one liang; Xingren (Apricot Seed, *Prunus armeniaca*), seventy seeds, peeled, tips and double-kernels removed, cut; Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), nodes removed, four liang; Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus).
The above seven herbs are cut, boiled in eight sheng of water until two sheng seven he remain, divided into three doses. For individuals with normal constitution, Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma), one liang, may be added to replace Ganjiang. Avoid Haizao (Sargassum), Songcai (Chinese Cabbage), raw Cong (Scallion), etc.

Also, Yuanhua Jian (Genkwa Decoction) treats cough caused by frozen drinks.
Yuanhua (Genkwae Flos), two liang; Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), two liang; Baimi (White Honey), two sheng.
The above three ingredients: crush and sieve the first two, mix into the honey, and boil over low heat until porridge-like. Take one piece the size of a jujube pit per dose, three times during the day and once at night. Those desiring purgation may take more. (*Qianjin Fang* treats both new and chronic coughs, all found in Volume 18).

The *Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) formula for cold su (cold cough).
Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), three liang, powdered; Jiaoyi (Malt Sugar), one jin.
The above two ingredients are mixed and stirred, then steamed together with five sheng of rice until cooked. Take pieces the size of a jujube pit to dissolve in the mouth and swallow slowly. Take five times during the day and three times at night. (Found in Volume 18).