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Bai Xijiao (Rhinoceros Horn, *Rhinocerotis Cornu*), Shancigu (Fritillaria Bulb, *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus*), Xuanmingfen (Mirabilite, *Natrii Sulfas*), Mahuang (Ephedra Stem, *Ephedrae Herba* [removed nodes]), Xuexie (Dragon's Blood, *Sanguis Draconis*), Gancao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) [each ground into powder, 1 qian], Xionghuang (Realgar, *Realgar*).
Treats Shanghan (Cold Damage) with external contraction. Plague and carbuncle toxins. Asthma. Cold qi attacking the heart. Rushing breast milk (mastitis). Also treats early stage of smallpox/rash. Truly a divine prescription. Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Hunyuan Yi (Human Placenta, *Hominis Placenta* [2 qian]), Niuhuang (Calculus Bovis, *Bovis Calculus* [3 fen]), Shexiang (Musk, *Moschus* [3 fen]), Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, *Scutellariae Radix* [2 qian], note: text says "Huang" but context implies Huangqin or similar bitter cold herb, standard interpretation in this formula is often Huangqin or Huanglian, here translated as generic Yellow Herb if ambiguous, but typically Huangqin in such contexts. However, strictly following text "Huang", I will use Huang Qin as it is most common in this specific classical formula context, or simply "Yellow Herb". Let's stick to WHO term for Huang Qin as it fits the heat-clearing profile of other ingredients like Niuhuang/Shexiang), Yuanzhi (Polygala Root, *Polygalae Radix* [soaked in Licorice juice, 2 qian]), Jinbo (Gold Foil, *Aurum* [3 sheets as coating]), Tianzhuhuang (Bambusa Textilis Tassel, *Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam* [3 qian]), Bai Fuling (Poria, *Poria* [2.5 qian]), Bai Fushen (Poria with Hostwood, *Poria* [2.5 qian], note: Fushen is Poria with Pinus root), Gansong (Nardostachys Root, *Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma* [de-haired, 4 qian]), Sharen (Amomum Fruit, *Amomi Fructus* [shelled, 3 qian]), Meihua Ban (Plum Blossom Petals, *Prunus mume flos* [1 liang]), Yizhiren (Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit, *Alpiniae Oxyphyllii Fructus* [shelled, 6 qian]), Shanyao (Dioscorea Rhizome, *Dioscoreae Rhizoma* [stir-fried with Ginger juice, 2.5 qian], Huashi (Talcum, *Talcum* [boiled with Danpi 2 liang until dry, skin removed, 6 liang]), Fen Gancao (Powdered Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma* [skinned, 1 liang]), Ezhu (Curcuma Rhizome, *Curcumae Rhizoma* [wrapped in bread and baked, 3 qian]), Renshen (Ginseng Root, *Panacis Ginseng Radix* [removed rhizome, 1 qian]), Muxiang (Aucklandia Root, *Aucklandiae Radix* [2 qian]), Xiangfu (Cyperus Rhizome, *Cyperi Rhizoma* [soaked in wine for one day, stir-fried with salt water, 1 liang]), Jiegeng (Platycodon Root, *Platycodonis Radix* [removed rhizome, 2 qian]), Chensha (Cinnabar, *Cinnabaris* [boiled together with 1 liang Gancao until dry, remove Gancao, 1 liang]).
This pill treats various deficiencies and hundred damages in men and women. Wu Lao Qi Shang (Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries). Hundred diseases in children. The twenty-two herbs are ground into fine powder. Honey-pilled to the size of a longan fruit. Dosage varies according to patient's size.

Promote sweating.
Tenesmus.
Floating pulse.
For panting and urgent coughing, take with Mahuang Xingren Tang (Ephedra and Apricot Seed Decoction).
For abdominal masses and accumulations, take with Chenpi Jiang Tang (Tangerine Peel and Ginger Decoction).
For worm pain, take with Kulian Shugen Pi Tang (Toona Sinensis Root Bark Decoction).
For infant night crying, take with Dengxin Tang (Juncus Decoction).
For night crying and Pan Chang Nei Diao (intestines twisting inward), take with Gouteng Tang (Uncaria Decoction).
For hernia and testicular swelling (large or small), take with Huixiang Tang (Fennel Decoction).
For acute convulsions and spasms, take with Bohe Tang (Mint Decoction). For chronic convulsions, take with Renshen Baizhu Tang (Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Decoction).
For various illnesses with lack of spirit, shortness of breath, reduced appetite, and restless sleep, take with Jiang Zao Tang (Ginger and Jujube Decoction).
For cold syndrome with cold hands and feet, cool breath, abdominal pain, intestinal borborygmus, and stabbing pain, take with Jiang Cong Tang (Ginger and Scallion Decoction).
For swollen eyes and limbs, and sallow complexion, take with Wupi Tang (Five Barks Decoction [composed of Dafupi, Chenpi, Jiangpi]).
For malaria, decoct 5 cun each of Huai Liu Zhi (Locust and Willow branches), 3 slices of Ginger, and Scallion in water. Expose overnight, warm and grind at dawn (Wu Geng) to take.
For red and white turbidity, take with Danshuye Dengxin Tang (Lophatherum and Juncus Decoction).
For Gan Ji fever (malnutrition fever) with large abdomen, emaciated body, thin and withered limbs, diarrhea or constipation, and urine resembling rice wash or strangury, take with Chen Cang Mi Tang (Old Rice Decoction).
For newborn infants unable to pass stool, foaming at the mouth, and umbilical tetanus (Qi Feng Cuo Kou), take with Shengjiang Tang (Fresh Ginger Decoction).
Adults take 3 pills per dose. Children take half to one pill. Ages three to ten take two pills per dose. Adjust according to size.
Regular consumption promotes appetite, soothes the middle and calms the mind, dispels fright and nourishes the spirit. Effective for all diseases.