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Jiedu Jisheng Tang (Detoxification and Life-Preserving Decoction)

Jiedu Jisheng Tang is composed of Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Trichosanthes Root (Huafen), Bupleurum Root (Chaihu), Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), Angelica Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Poria (Fuling), Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhimu), Phellodendron Bark (Huangbai), Safflower (Honghua), Polygala Root (Yuanzhi), Rhinoceros Horn (Xijiao - *note: substitute with water buffalo horn in modern practice*), Cimicifuga Rhizome (Shengma), and Achyranthes Root (Niuxi).
(Verse: Jiedu Jisheng Tang contains Chuanxiong, Huafen, Chaihu, Huangqin, Danggui, Fuling; Zhimu, Huangbai, Honghua, Yuanzhi, Xijiao, Shengma, Niuxi.)

Indications: For the initial stage of gangrene of the extremities (Tuoju), characterized by aversion to cold, physical fatigue, fever with thirst, swelling or purplish-black discoloration of the affected area, numbness or pain, lassitude of the four limbs, and mental restlessness. This formula is suitable for such conditions.
Prescription: Chuanxiong Rhizome, Angelica Sinensis Radix, Phellodendron Bark, Anemarrhena Rhizome, Trichosanthes Root, Honeysuckle Flower (Jinyinhua), Ophiopogon Tuber (Mendong), Polygala Root, Bupleurum Root, Scutellaria Root, Rhinoceros Horn, Poria (each 1 qian); Safflower, Cimicifuga Rhizome (add if lesions are on fingers), Achyranthes Root (add if lesions are on toes, each 0.5 qian).
Administration: Decoct with two zhong of water until reduced to eight fen. Before taking, add one cup of fresh urine from a healthy child (Tongbian). Administer according to whether the disease is located above or below.

Yinyang Erqi Dan (Two-Qi Yin-Yang Pill)

Yinyang Erqi Dan is composed of Asparagus Tuber (Tianmendong), Ophiopogon Tuber (Mendong), Phellodendron Bark, Scrophularia Root (Xuanshen), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai), Alisma Rhizome (Zexie), Cinnabar (Chensha), Alum (Kufan), Schisandra Berry (Wuweizi), Ginseng Radix (Renshen), and Licorice Root (Gancao).
(Verse: Yinyang Erqi Dan contains Tianmendong, Mendong, Huangbai, Xuanshen, Qingdai; Zexie, Chensha, Kufan, Wuweizi, Renshen, Gancao to relieve irritability and strangury.)

Indications: Caused by long-term use of mineral tonics (Danshi), leading to depletion of Kidney Water, resulting in dry mouth and throat, even drinking ice and snow without feeling cold. This indicates solitary hyperactivity of Yang fire; this formula is suitable to resolve it.
Prescription: Asparagus Tuber (pounded into paste), Ophiopogon Tuber (pounded into paste), Schisandra Berry (ground with sand), Phellodendron Bark, Human Urine Lime (Renzhongbai - lime used in urinals, raw and ground), Scrophularia Root (soaked in hot water, coarse skin removed, pounded into paste, each 1 liang); Indigo Naturalis (delicate color), Licorice Root, Calcined Alum, Cinnabar (as coating), Alisma Rhizome (each 3 qian); Borneol (1 qian).
Preparation and Administration: Grind each ingredient into fine powder. Mix with Scrophularia paste and the pastes of Tianmendong and Mendong. Add a small amount of refined honey and pound over a thousand times until the consistency is moderate. Form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take sixty pills per dose, delivered with one zhong each of fresh urine from a healthy child and milk, taken on an empty stomach. Sleep for one shichen (two hours) after ingestion; the effect is miraculous.

Qingshen San (Spirit-Clearing Powder)

Qingshen San uses Cinnabar, Bean Flour, and Plum-blossom Borneol as excellent ingredients.
(Verse: Qingshen San uses Cinnabar, Bean Flour, and Plum-blossom Borneol are good; Combined with Licorice Joint for detoxification, irritability and vomiting from sores will cease.)

Indications: For severe accumulation of toxins in gangrene of the extremities, carbuncles (Dingchuang), and back carbuncles (Fabai), where pores open but toxins remain unresolved, leading to irritability, confusion, delirious speech during sleep, vomiting, and inability to eat. This formula is suitable for such conditions.
Prescription: Licorice Joint (Gancao Jie - 5 qian), True Bean Flour (Zhen Difen - 1 liang), Large Cinnabar (Da Zhusha - 3 qian), Plum-blossom Borneol (Meihua Pian - 5 fen), Realgar/Bezoar? No, Niu Huang (Calculus Bovis - 3 fen).
Administration: Grind all ingredients into fine powder. Take 1 qian per dose, mixed and administered with decoction of Bamboo Leaf (Dan Zhuye) and Centella Herb/Juncus Effusus (Dengxin).

Cixiong Pili Huo (Male-Female Thunder Fire Moxibustion)

Cixiong Pili Huo consists of pure Yang Qi Ai (Mugwort from Qichun), Double Huang (Realgar and Orpiment), Clove (Dingxiang), and Musk (Shexiang).
(Verse: Cixiong Pili Huo is pure Yang, Qi Ai, Double Huang, Dingxiang, Shexiang; For Yin toxins, Yin gangrene, and Yin back carbuncle, one moxibustion restores Yang.)

Indications: For gangrene of the extremities and all types of back carbuncles that do not cause pain at the initial stage. Moxibustion is suitable.
Prescription: Mugwort Floss (Airong - 2 qian), Clove (Dingxiang), Orpiment (Cihuang), Realgar (Xionghuang - each 2 fen), Musk (Shexiang - 1 qian).
Preparation and Application: Grind the four ingredients into extremely fine powder and mix into mugwort floss. Roll into pills the size of a red bean. Place on the affected area and perform moxibustion. Regardless of pain or itching, continue until the flesh becomes scorched. If the toxin has spread, arrange moxa cones at the edge of the erythema. The optimal effect is achieved when pain turns to itching and itching turns to pain. After moxibustion, apply a plaster containing "Ti Ding Mai Zi" (likely a specific herbal plaster) to draw out toxins. Subsequently, administer Chan Su Wan (Toad Venom Pills) and Jiedu Jisheng Tang concurrently. The goal is for the tissue to regain vitality and for pus to form.

Jinye Wutu Dan (Golden Fluid Earth Earth Pill)

Jinye Wutu Dan consists of Schisandra Berry, Calculus Bovis, Poria, Acorus Rhizome, Cinnabar, Realgar, Niter (Saltpeter), Smoked Plum, Borneol, and Renzhonghuang.
(Verse: Jinye Wutu Dan contains Wuweizi, Niu Huang, Shen Zhi (Poria/Mind-calming herbs), Shichangpu; Shachen, Xionghuang, Xiaoshi, Wumei, etc., Pian (Borneol) and She (Musk?) and Renzhonghuang are no different.)

Indications: For gangrene of the extremities, carbuncles, and back carbuncles. Caused by indulgence in rich foods and strong alcohol, use of mineral tonics, or excessive sexual activity, leading to toxin accumulation in the Zang-Fu organs. Long-term effects include drying of Stomach fluids and depletion of Kidney Water, failing to control Heart Fire. Symptoms include Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst), Xiao Zhong (Middle Wasting), Xiao Shen (Kidney Wasting), polydipsia with dryness, polyphagia with emaciation, obstruction of the nine orifices, palpitations, and poor memory. If these symptoms manifest, gangrene will likely develop and is difficult to treat. It is advisable to take this formula prophylactically to transform severe cases into mild ones, deep diseases into superficial ones, and to detoxify heavy metals and minerals.
Prescription: Renzhonghuang (Human Medicated Dung - preparation in last volume), Smoked Plum Flesh (Wumei Rou), Poria, Picrorhiza Rhizome (Huhuanglian), Schisandra Berry (each 1 liang); Acorus Rhizome, Cinnabar, Realgar, Polygala Root, Niter (each 3 qian); Calculus Bovis, Borneol (each 1 qian); Gold Leaf (Jinbo - 20 sheets, as coating).
Preparation and Administration: Grind all ingredients into clean powder. Combine according to the specified ratios. Further grind in a mortar. Choose auspicious days such as Dragon Boat Festival, Qixi Festival, or Solstices/Equinoxes. In a clean room, first pound Smoked Plum and Rehmannia Root pastes until very soft. Gradually add the powder and a little refined honey, pounding slowly until consistency is moderate. Divide each liang of powder into ten pills, coated with gold leaf. Take one pill per dose, dissolved in a large cup of human milk and fresh urine from a healthy child. Administer before or after meals depending on the location of the disease. This formula effectively detoxifies rich foods and mineral drugs, eliminates "Three Worms," clears deficiency heat, and has remarkable efficacy. It also treats mania, calms the mind, repels miasma, prevents epidemics, and counters evil influences, delirium, and loss of spirit. ... Store this medicine sealed with wax to preserve potency; the longer it is stored, the more effective it becomes.