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(Zhang Zhongjing) Treats Taiyang Wind-Strike syndrome, characterized by a floating pulse at the Yang position and a weak pulse at the Yin position, fever, headache, spontaneous sweating, aversion to wind, aversion to cold, nasal congestion with roaring sound (bi ming), and dry retching.
In cases of Yangming disease, if the pulse is slow, there is profuse sweating, and slight aversion to cold, it indicates that the exterior pathogen has not yet been resolved; diaphoresis may be employed. (A slow pulse with profuse sweating belongs to the Yangming pattern; however, due to the slight aversion to cold, it still involves the Taiyang exterior. Therefore, one should still resolve the muscle layer from the exterior to block the path from entering the stomach fu organ.)

Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), Shaoyao (Peony Root), Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger, 3 liang), Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted, 2 liang), Dazao (Jujube, 12 pieces). Take hot. Shortly after ingestion, drink warm thin porridge to assist the medicinal power. Then cover oneself to induce sweating. (Note: The original text contains significant corruption/garbled characters here. Based on context, it refers to covering the patient to induce mild, uniform sweating to expel the pathogen.)

Zhou Yangjun stated: Since wind pathogen damages the Wei Qi (Defensive Qi), the Wei Qi becomes loose and cannot internally protect the Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi), leading to spontaneous sweating. Sweat is the fluid of blood. Guizhi... (The original text is severely fragmented here, making complete translation impossible for this segment).

Furthermore, sweating above the waist but no sweating below the waist, flaccid pain in the lower back and hips, a sensation as if something were in the skin, severe cases unable to eat, body pain and heaviness, irritability, and difficult urination constitute Huanghan (Yellow Sweat). It is primarily treated with Guizhi Jia Huangqi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Astragalus).
Remove Gancao, add Huangqi (Astragalus Root) 3 liang, named Guizhi Wuwei Tang (Cinnamon Twig Five-Ingredient Decoction). (From *Jin Gui Yao Lue*). Zhang Zhongjing said: In Xuebi (Blood Bi), both Yin and Yang pulses are minute, the Cun and Guan positions are minute... (Text fragmentary). The intent of establishing this prescription lies in guiding Yang Qi; thus, the moderating nature of Gancao is disliked, whereas Huangqi is considered strong and powerful.

Add Gualougen (Trichosanthes Root), named Gualou Guizhi Tang (Trichosanthes and Cinnamon Twig Decoction). (From *Jin Gui Yao Lue*). Zhang Zhongjing said: In Taiyang disease, when all symptoms are present, the body is stiff and rigid, and the pulse is contrary slow and deep, this is Jing Disease (Spasm).
Add Longgu (Fossilized Bone) and Muli (Oyster Shell), named Guizhi Jia Longgu Muli Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Fossilized Bone and Oyster Shell). (From *Jin Gui Yao Lue*). Treats men with seminal emission and women with nocturnal intercourse dreams. (Xu Zhongke said: For individuals with Yin deficiency...)