蛇黄者，腰背反张，口苦舌缩，嚼衣裳，伏地似隐，不多言语，难盖衣被，少开眼目
，或时叫唤，心神不定。烙前心、背心、足阳明二穴及气海穴。
治蛇黄，羚羊角散方。
羚羊角屑（一两） 麦门冬（一两去心） 沙参（一两去芦头） 秦艽（半两去苗） 茵
陈（半
两） 甘草（半两炙微赤，锉）
上件药，捣筛为散。每服四钱，以水一中盏，煎至六分，去滓，不计时候温服。
牛黄者，舌如蜡色，口作 ，不多言语，或如牛吼。若眼目头面未变，作深黄色者可治
；如舌上及身体黄黑色者，难疗。烙承浆穴、脾俞二穴及后心。
治牛黄，犀角散方。
犀角屑（半两） 牛黄（一分细研） 麝香（一分细研） 川大黄（半两锉碎，微炒） 栀
子
仁（一分）
上件药，捣细罗为散，入牛黄、麝香同研，令匀。不计时候，以温水调下一钱。
鸦黄者，十指青绿，舌上生黑点，唇口青黑，身如黄铜。烙下廉及足心、胸前当心。
治鸦黄方。
芦根（一两锉） 生干地黄（一两） 茵陈（半两）
上件药，捣筛为散。每服三（二）钱，以水一大盏，煎至五分，去滓，不计时候温服。
鸡黄者，遍身爪甲并青黄，多语，梦寐或见鬼神，时自言笑。烙风池二穴及鼻柱下三分
手掌后横文三寸及足心。
治鸡黄方。
生地黄（五两切） 小雌鸡（一只去毛羽、肠胃、头足）
上件药，都以水五升，煮至一升半，去滓。分为三服，一日服尽。
Shenyang syndrome (Snake Yellow Syndrome) manifests as opisthotonos (backward arching of the back), bitter taste in the mouth, and a retracted tongue. The patient may chew on clothes, lie prone as if hiding, speak little, find it difficult to bear covers, keep eyes partially open, occasionally cry out, and experience mental restlessness. Treatment involves cauterization at the anterior chest center, posterior chest center, two acupoints of the Foot-Yangming Meridian, and the Qihai Acupoint (CV6).
The Lingyangjiao San (Antelope Horn Powder) for treating Shenyang:
Lingyangjiao Xie (Antelope Horn Shavings, 1 liang), Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber, 1 liang, heart removed), Shashen (Glehnia Root, 1 liang, radix removed), Qinjiao (Gentiana Macrophylla Root, 0.5 liang, radix removed), Yichen (Artemisia Capillaris, 0.5 liang), Gancao (Licorice Root, 0.5 liang, honey-fried until slightly red, chopped).
Crush and sieve the above ingredients into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose, decoct with one zhongzhan of water until reduced to 0.6 zhongzhan, strain, and take warm at any time.
Niuhuang syndrome (Ox Yellow Syndrome) presents with a tongue color resembling wax, specific oral sounds, little speech, or occasional bellowing like an ox. If the eyes, head, and face have not changed color and the complexion is deep yellow, it is treatable; if the tongue and body turn yellow-black, it is difficult to cure. Treatment involves cauterization at the Chengjiang Acupoint (CV24), two Shuyu Acupoints (BL20), and the posterior heart region.
The Xijiao San (Rhinoceros Horn Powder) for treating Niuhuang:
Xijiao Xie (Rhinoceros Horn Shavings, 0.5 liang), Niu Huang (Calculus Bovis, 1 fen, finely ground), Shexiang (Moschus, 1 fen, finely ground), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 liang, chopped, lightly stir-fried), Zhizi Ren (Gardenia Seed, 1 fen).
Grind the above ingredients finely through a sieve, mix with Niu Huang and Shexiang, and grind evenly. Take 1 qian mixed with warm water at any time.
Yahuang syndrome (Crow Yellow Syndrome) is characterized by cyan-green fingers, black spots on the tongue, cyan-black lips and mouth, and a body color resembling yellow copper. Treatment involves cauterization at the Xialian Acupoint (SI8), Yongquan Acupoint (KI1), and the center of the chest overlying the heart.
The formula for treating Yahuang:
Lugen (Reed Rhizome, 1 liang, chopped), Sheng Dihuang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, 1 liang), Yichen (Artemisia Capillaris, 0.5 liang).
Crush and sieve the above ingredients into a powder. Take 3 (or 2) qian per dose, decoct with one dazhan of water until reduced to 0.5 dazhan, strain, and take warm at any time.
Jihuang syndrome (Chicken Yellow Syndrome) presents with cyan-yellow nails all over the body, excessive talking, dreams of seeing ghosts or spirits, and spontaneous laughter. Treatment involves cauterization at Fengchi Acupoints (GB20), three fen below the nasal column, three cun proximal to the transverse crease of the palm, and Yongquan Acupoint (KI1).
The formula for treating Jihuang:
Sheng Dihuang (Fresh Rehmannia Root, 5 liang, sliced), Xiao Ciji (Small Female Chicken, 1 whole, feathers, viscera, head, and feet removed).
Decoct the above ingredients in five sheng of water until reduced to 1.5 sheng, strain. Divide into three doses and consume within one day.