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Jingfang Baidu San (Scutellaria and Saposhnikovia Decoction for Overcoming Toxins)

Formula Composition: Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Fuling (Poria), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), each 1 qian; Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), each 0.5 qian.
Preparation and Administration: Add three slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), two bowls of water, decoct until one-eighth remains. Take after meals. If aversion to cold is severe, add three stalks of Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus).
Indications: For early stage of Shidu (Toxic Heat caused by seasonal epidemic pathogens), presenting with dizziness, aversion to cold, swelling and pain in the cheeks and neck, and a floating pulse.

Wuli Dahuang Tang (Five-Advantage Rhubarb Decoction)

Formula Composition: Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, baked), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), each 2 qian; Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus), each 2.3 qian.
Preparation and Administration: Two bowls of water, decoct until one-eighth remains. Take on an empty stomach. If bowel movement is not achieved, decoct the dregs again and take.
Indications: For Shidu characterized by redness, swelling, heat, pain, irritability, thirst, constipation, and a full, forceful pulse.

Lianqiao Xiaodu Yin (Forsythia Detoxification Drink)

Formula Composition: Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chishao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), each 1 qian; Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), 0.5 qian.
Preparation and Administration: Two bowls of water, decoct until one-eighth remains. Take after meals. If stool is dry, add Jiudahuang (Rhubarb stir-fried with wine).
Indications: For Shidu where both exterior and interior symptoms have subsided, but residual swelling persists and pain does not cease.

Fangfeng Tongsheng San (Saposhnikovia Universal Salvation Powder)

Formula Composition: Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Huashi (Talcum), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), each 1 qian; Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), 0.5 qian; Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), 1.5 qian; Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, wine-fried), 2 qian.
Preparation and Administration: Two bowls of water, decoct until one-eighth remains. Take warm on an empty stomach.
Indications: For Shidu accompanied by aversion to cold and fever, irritability, dry mouth, where both exterior and interior pulses and symptoms indicate excess patterns.

Puji Xiaodu Yin (Universal Benefit Detoxification Drink)

Formula Composition: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), each 2 qian; Renshen (Ginseng Radix), 1 qian; Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, white part removed), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, stir-fried), each 1.5 qian; Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus), Mabo (Belamcandae Stamen), Banlangen (Isatidis Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus), each 0.5 qian.
Preparation and Administration: Two bowls of water, decoct until one-eighth remains. Take after meals. If stool is dry, add Jiuweidahuang (Rhubarb baked with wine) 1 or 2 qian, aiming for bowel evacuation. If swelling is severe, it is appropriate to use Bianfa (stone needle therapy) to drain bad blood.
Indications: For early stages of Shidu or Yili (epidemic pestilence), initially feeling aversion to cold and fever, heavy limbs, subsequently spreading to head and face causing swelling; or throat obstruction, dry tongue and mouth, irritability, and unrelenting thirst.

Tongqi San (Ventilation Powder)

Formula Composition: Xiansu (Corydalis Rhizoma), 1.5 qian; Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Yazaojiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina), each 0.5 qian; Lilu (Veratrum Nigrum), 0.3 qian; Yangzhizhu (Daphne Odora Flower), 2.5 qian.
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Dip a small amount onto a paper wick and insert into the nose to induce sneezing as efficacy.
Indications: For Shidu causing swelling and pain, throat obstruction, and unclear speech.

Tuoli Xiaodu San (Supporting Interior and Detoxifying Powder) (See Swollen Ulcer Section)

Indications: For Shidu where both exterior and interior pathogens are resolved, but swelling persists, intended to promote suppuration.

Niubangzi Tang (Arctii Fructus Decoction)

Formula Composition: Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Guanzhong (Stemonae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Jiangxi Douchi (Fermented Soybean from Jiangxi), Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus, half raw half cooked, ground), each 2 qian.
Preparation and Administration: Two bowls of water, decoct until one-eighth remains. Take after meals.
Indications: For Shidu with severe heat causing swelling and pain, with a floating, rapid, yet weak pulse.

Shiquan Dabu Tang (Complete Ten Tonics Decoction) (See Ulcer Section)

Indications: For post-ulceration of Shidu, presenting with clear and thin pus, emaciation, spleen and stomach deficiency, reduced appetite, deficiency heat causing insomnia, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, and non-healing wounds.