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Ezhu (Malignant Transmission) refers to malignant and toxic qi. When the human body is deficient in healthy qi, it is susceptible to this pathogen. The toxic vapors enter the meridians and channels, subsequently flowing into the heart and abdomen. Its manifestations involve wandering pain that does not occur at a fixed location, hence the name Ezhu (Malignant Transmission).

For the treatment of Ezhu (Malignant Transmission), characterized by the wandering of pathogenic qi, heartache radiating to the chest and back, or pathogens invading the skin with mobile and undefined pain locations, vexing pain in the four limbs, emaciation and fatigue, and shortness of breath, the following prescription is suitable:
Niu Huang (Calculus Bovis, 1 fen, finely ground); Wugong (Scolopendra, 1 piece, slightly roasted and feet removed); Zhusha (Cinnabar, 1 liang, finely ground); Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 liang); Chuan Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma from Sichuan, 1 liang, sliced and slightly stir-fried); Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 0.5 liang, rhizome removed).
The above herbs are coarsely pounded and sieved to form a powder. The finely ground ingredients are added and mixed evenly. Each dose consists of 3 qian. Boil with one zhong of water until reduced to 0.6 zhong, strain, and take warm without restriction on time.

For the treatment of Ezhu (Malignant Transmission) with rib-side pain radiating to the heart, this prescription is suitable:
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 2 liang, sliced and slightly stir-fried); Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 1 liang); Binglang (Arecae Semen, 2 liang); Shexiang (Moschus, 1 qian, finely ground).
The above herbs are finely pounded and sieved to form a powder. Take 3 qian mixed with urine from an uncircumcised boy (Tongzi Xiaobian), without restriction on time.

For the treatment of Ezhu (Malignant Transmission) causing severe heartache, suffocation, and near-death state, this prescription is suitable:
Guidu You (Vincetoxicum officinale root, 1 liang, powdered); Anxi Xiang (Styrax, 1 liang, soaked in wine, finely ground, strained, and slowly boiled into a paste).
Mix the above ingredients using the Anxi Xiang paste, roll into pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds (Wutongzi). Take 10 pills with vinegar-infused water, without restriction on time.

Prescription for sudden onset of Ezhu (Malignant Transmission) with abdominal pain:
Fudi Mo (Soot from the bottom of a cauldron, 1 he); Yan (Salt, 0.5 liang).
Boil the above ingredients in one da of water until reduced to 0.7 da, strain, and divide into two warm doses.

Another prescription:
Doutou Suan (Single-clove garlic, 4 cloves); Fulonggan (Dragon's House Liver / Hematites, 1 liang, finely ground).
Pound the above ingredients, add a small amount of water, mix, and roll into pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 20 pills with warm wine per dose.

For the treatment of Ezhu (Malignant Transmission) entering the heart causing unbearable abdominal pain, this prescription is suitable:
Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, 0.5 liang, soaked in hot water seven times, dried, and slightly stir-fried); Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, 1 liang).
The above herbs are finely pounded and sieved to form a powder. Take 2 qian mixed with hot wine, without restriction on time.

For the treatment of Ezhu (Malignant Transmission) entering the heart causing near-death state, this prescription is suitable:
Anxi Xiang (Styrax, 0.5 liang), powdered. Divide into two doses, mix with hot wine, and take.

Another prescription:
awei Mo (Ferulae Resina, 1 fen), divided into two doses. Mix with hot wine and take; recovery will be immediate.

Another prescription:
One single-clove garlic head, and Fragrant Ink (Xiangmo) the size of a jujube. Pound them together, mix with one he of soy sauce paste, and take in one dose; recovery will be immediate.