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[Guangji Formula] Treats Qi Xin Song (palpitations due to qi stagnation), Gu Zheng Re (bone-steaming fever, a type of yin-deficiency heat), and An Feng (latent wind pathogen). Biejia Wan (Softshell Turtle Shell Pill) Formula.
Biejia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, roasted) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Fushe Fu (Agkistrodon Halys Flesh, roasted), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (each 8 fen); Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Helile Pi (Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium, stewed), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, roasted), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 6 fen).
The above eight herbs are pounded and sifted into powder. Mixed with honey to form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 20 pills with wine, gradually increasing to 30 pills. Taken twice daily. Discontinue if diarrhea occurs.
Avoid amaranth, raw vegetables, hot noodles, buckwheat, garlic, and sticky foods. (From Volume II)

[Beiji Formula] A secret effective formula for Pi Qi (abdominal masses), Gui Qi Zhu Wu (infectious pestilence or malarial-like syndrome), and Gu Zheng (bone-steaming).
Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, soaked separately in boiling water to be added just before the decoction is finished, 4 liang); Biejia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, roasted), Gouteng (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted) (each 2 liang); Dingxiang (Syzygii Flos, 27 pieces, to be added just before the decoction is finished).
The above six herbs are cut. Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2.8 sheng. Strain the dregs. Divide into three doses. Additionally, use Niuhuang (Bovis Calculus), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu) (powdered), Zhusha (Cinnabar), Shexiang (Moschus), Xiancai (Amaranthi Caulis), Haizao (Sargassum), Songcai (Brassicae Pekinensis Folium). (Su You's formula is identical; From Volume III ○ Another version includes Huangqin 2 liang)

[Bixiao Formula] Treats Pi Qi. Severe fever accompanied by cough, which over time develops into Gu Zheng. Verified formula.
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, 4 liang); Fuling (Poria), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, roasted) (each 3 liang).
The above four herbs are cut. Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Divide into three doses. If accumulated heat does not subside, add Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) 6 fen to induce purgation. After the heat subsides, take one dose every three days. After recovery, take one dose monthly to achieve lasting health and whiteness. Avoid plums, peaches, sparrow meat, and excessive vinegar. (From Volume II)

[Zhang Wenzhong Formula] For deficiency damage with emaciation and poor appetite. Stiffness and rigidity of the four limbs, occasional slight fever, lack of strength, presenting as Gu Zheng.
Tongzi Xiaoshui (Child's Urine, 1 dasheng, clear urine, discard the initial and final portions); Chi (Fermented Soybean), Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) (1 he, chopped); Xingren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, 40 pieces, remove tips and skins, crush).
Combine the above four ingredients and decoct. Take two-thirds of the total volume in one go. One dose per day. Cure after ten doses. If after three or four doses the limbs feel increasingly hot, switch to the following formula.
Another Formula:
Xiaoshui (Urine, 1 dasheng, clear urine, discard initial and final portions); Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) (1 he, chopped); Chi (Fermented Soybean, 1 chao); Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 1 liang, chopped); Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, one handful, crushed).
Decoct the above five ingredients for six or seven boils. Strain to obtain approximately half a sheng of juice. Divide into two or three doses. Take each dose on an empty stomach. Recovery is certain after fourteen days (two weeks). After recovery, rest for three to four days, then take another fourteen days for divine efficacy. Take five or six doses; if feeling internally cold, switch back to the first formula. Alternate the two formulas according to judgment. Soak overnight, decoct shortly after. At the fifth watch (early morning), finish taking the dose. Before dawn, take the second formula again. After finishing, it is permissible to continue until evening without eating, then take one more dose. Avoid Yuan Yi (Chrysanthemi Indici Flos).
Another Formula:
Rentougu (Human Skull Bone, 3 liang, roasted); Shexiang (Moschus, 1 liang).
Pound and sift the above two ingredients, mix with honey, and pound for a thousand strokes. Form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 7 pills per dose. Twice daily. Take with millet gruel broth. If green veins appear on the chest, it is non-toxic and harmless.

[Su You Formula] For Gu Zheng Fei Wei (bone-steaming lung atrophy), irritability, and inability to eat. Lugeng Yinzi (Reed Root Drink) Formula.
Lugen (Phragmitis Rhizoma, cut and weighed); Maidong (Ophiopogonis Tuber, remove heart); Digubai pi (Lycii Cortex, 10 liang each); Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 10 liang, cut with skin); Ju pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium); Fuling (Poria) (each 5 liang).
Cut the above six herbs. Boil in 2 dou of water until reduced to 8 sheng. Strain the dregs. Divide into five warm doses. Space doses about eight or nine li apart. Take three times during the day and twice at night. Cover to induce sweating. Avoid sour substances. Prepare again if not fully recovered. If taken concurrently, and the patient experiences chest coldness, aversion to cold, or deficiency bloating with pain, add Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus) 8 liang.