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Treats deficiency and insufficiency in both men and women, five labors and seven injuries (chronic exhaustion syndromes), loss of appetite, chronic illness leading to physical debility, periodic tidal fever, Qi pain, nocturnal seminal emission during dreams, sallow complexion, weakness in the feet and knees, all conditions where post-illness vitality fails to return to its former state, emotional distress and overthinking damaging Blood and Qi, weak Spleen and Kidney Qi, five-palm heat and oppression. All these are treated by this formula. The nature of this medicine is warm but not hot, effective for gentle tonification, nourishing Qi and nurturing the Spirit, dispelling evil pathogens, warming the Spleen and Kidneys; its efficacy cannot be fully described.

Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, washed, steamed with wine, dried), Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, dried), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried). These ten ingredients are coarsely chopped. Take two large qian per dose, add one zhan of water, three slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and two Zao Ren (Jujubae Fructus). Decoct together until reduced to 70%. Take warm at any time.

Treats Qi and Blood exhaustion in men and women, limb fatigue, emaciation of muscles and body, painful joints, dizziness and flushed cheeks, flaccid limbs and sallow complexion, dry cracked lips and mouth, five-palm heat, phlegm-saliva cough, pulling pain in the waist and back, restlessness between lying down and rising up, disturbed sleep, spontaneous sweating during sleep (night sweats), bitter taste in the mouth and loss of flavor, poor appetite. It also treats mountain miasma (malarial fevers) and alternating chills and fever.

Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Herba, stems removed), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus, heart removed), Tian Xian Teng (Akebiae Caulis), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, rhizome removed), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, albedo removed), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, rhizome removed), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried), [Text missing/erroneous], baked], Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex, outer bark removed), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, each half liang).

These are ground into a fine powder. Take two qian per dose, add one zhan of water and three slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until reduced to 80%. Take slightly warm at any time; mixing with wine is also acceptable. Regular use nourishes Qi and Blood, harmonizes Ying and Wei (Nutritive and Defensive levels), and relieves fatigue.

Treats five labors and seven injuries in men and women, Qi and Blood deficiency, stiffness and tension in the waist and back, heaviness in hands and feet, soreness and pain in all joints, sallow and fatigued complexion, panting and fatigue upon movement, chest and diaphragm discomfort, cough with phlegm-saliva, vivid dreams at night, night sweats and seminal loss, lethargy and lack of strength, muscle wasting, reduced food intake, gradual emaciation. It treats all types of labor injuries and various deficiencies and damages.

Quan Xie (Scorpio), Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum, not exposed to fire), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, rhizome removed), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix, not exposed to fire), Ba Ji Tian (Morindae Officinalis Radix, heart removed), Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, rhizome removed), [Text missing/erroneous], stir-fried], Chuan Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, soaked in vinegar, skirt removed, roasted until yellow), Dou Kou (Cardamomi Fructus Rotundus, four pods).

These are ground into a fine powder. Take two qian per dose, add one zhan of water, two cun of Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi Album), three slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and two Zao Ren (Jujubae Fructus), broken open. Decoct together until reduced to 70%. Take on an empty stomach, before meals.