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Treats elderly patients with constipation due to wind-pathogen obstruction, characterized by difficult and painful defecation accompanied by chest fullness and discomfort, or cases where honey suppositories and similar emollient methods fail to induce bowel movement.
Take Zhiqiao (Bitter Orange Fruit), wash it to remove the outer skin, stir-fry with bran until slightly yellow, and crush into a coarse powder. Each dose is one da qian (approx. 3-5 g). Add two pieces of Ejiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), five slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger), and five stalks of Congbai (Scallion White). Add one da zhan (approx. 200 ml) of water, decoct until six fen (approx. 120 ml) remains. Strain the dregs, add a small amount of honey, and take warm on an empty stomach. Subsequently, take ten stalks of Congbai, mash them thoroughly, and apply the paste to the navel (Shenque, CV8). Then, use a hand towel soaked in scallion decoction to hot-compress from the inner lumbar region down to the lower abdomen. After a short while, when qi circulation is restored, defecation will occur.

Treats Wind Constipation (Feng Mi), characterized by dry and sluggish stools.
Xiangbaizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) (quantity as needed, baked dry).
Grind the above herb into a fine powder. Take two qian (approx. 6 g) per dose before meals, mixed with a little honey and warm rice water. Continuous administration for two doses will relieve constipation.

Treats Zeifeng (Exogenous Wind Pathogen), presenting with body stiffness and spasm, stiff tongue with difficulty speaking, and paralysis of hands and feet.
Hanfangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (each 1 liang); Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) (remove roots and nodes); Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (1.5 liang); Chishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (processed until cracked, remove skin and umbilicus); Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (stir-fried, each 3 fen); Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) (soaked in hot water, remove skin and tips, stir-fried); Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (each 0.5 liang).
Cut the herbs into small pieces. Take three qian (approx. 9 g) per dose. Add one zhong zhan (approx. 150 ml) of water and half a piece of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger). Decoct until six fen (approx. 90 ml) remains. Strain and take warm at any time.

Treats Zeifeng (Exogenous Wind Pathogen), presenting with trismus (lockjaw) and opisthotonos (body arched backward like a bow).
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 3 fen); Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) (1.5 liang); Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) (1 liang 1 fen); Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (0.5 liang); Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (one piece).
Cut the herbs into small pieces. Take four qian (approx. 12 g) per dose. Decoct with half water and half wine. If the mouth is closed, pry it open to administer the medicine. After one dose, consciousness returns; after two doses, slight sweating occurs; after three doses, profuse sweating occurs and the patient recovers.

Treats Gufeng (Gu Wind), a condition characterized by severe body pain as if cut by a knife.
Baihuashe (Zaocys), Wushe (Agkistrodon) (both soaked in wine, remove skin and bones, bake dry, each 2 liang); Baimi (White Honey) (30 liang); Shengjiangzhi (Fresh Ginger Juice) (6 liang); Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) [Note: Original text "Bo" implies Bohe based on context].
Grind the herbs into a fine powder. First add the honey, Shengjiangzhi (Fresh Ginger Juice), and Bohe juice. Then add the herbal powders and mix evenly. Simmer in a silver vessel over double-boiling heat until it forms a thick syrup (Jian). Take half a spoonful mixed with Wuhui Jiu (Pure Wine without impurities). Long-term consumption makes the body smooth and supple.