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(From *Jin Gui Yao Lue*) Treats various types of jaundice, allowing the pathogenic factors to exit via urination.
Zhu Gao (Pig Fat) (half jin), Luan Fa (Tangled Hair) (three pieces the size of a chicken egg). These two ingredients are decocted together until the hair dissolves and the medicine is ready. Divide into two doses for administration.
Xu Zhongke stated: This formula is designed for cases of Dan Dan (Gallbladder Jaundice) where there is excess Gu Qi (Grain Qi/Nutritive Energy) in the Stomach. The Kidney serves as the gate for the Stomach; when Gu Qi in the Stomach is excessive, it leads to Qi obstruction and dryness of the Kidney. Therefore, Zhu Gao is used to moisten... [Note: Original text contains gaps/errors here].
There is also a case of abdominal distension resembling a drum, unresponsive to hundreds of medicines. Using four liang of Zhu Gao and four liang of Fa Hui (Ash of Hair), one dose resulted in a cure. Could Zhang Zhongjing deceive me?

The original indication was Tai Yang Zhong Shu (Heatstroke affecting the Tai Yang channel), presenting with sweating, aversion to cold, fever, and thirst.

Treats deficiency-related vexation and irritability with thirst.
Both of the above formulas are found in Volume VIII, Lower Section, under the "Draining Fire" category.
Yu Jiayan stated: According to these two formulas, they are excellent prescriptions for treating heat-fire damaging the Lung and Stomach, clearing heat and rescuing fluids to stop thirst. Therefore, for Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst) located in the Upper Jiao, this formula must be utilized... [Note: Original text contains gaps/errors here]. In this way, it will not transmit to Xia Xiao (Lower Wasting-Thirst). It can be used for all three types of Xiao Ke, but I truly dare not believe this to be the case. As for the Shi Zi Qi Tang by San Yin Zi, and the Qing Liang Yin Zi by Jiegu, both were derived from this formula by adding other herbs to target other Zang-Fu organs. They completely lost the original intent of urgently rescuing the Lung and Stomach. This is why later scholars are merely "later scholars."

(From *Jin Gui Yao Lue*) Treats Zang Zao (Visceral Agitation) in women, characterized by sorrowful weeping, symptoms resembling possession by spirits, frequent yawning, and stretching. It also tonifies Spleen Qi. ([Explanation]: When the Blood Chamber accumulates stagnation and generates heat over time, the viscera become dry. *Ling Shu* states: "Yi Yin governs the gate; when the gate closes and breaks, Liver Qi perishes and sadness arises." From this, we know that Liver Qi invading causes sorrowful weeping and spirit-like symptoms. Since the disease originates from the Blood level, Yin manifestations appear. *Ling Shu* also states: "Stomach disease manifests as frequent stretching and yawning." From this, we know that Dryness Qi invading the Stomach causes yawning and stretching. If Liver Qi and fluids are moistened, and Ministerial Fire does not hyperactive, then Visceral Yin will not be dry, and thus will not invade the Liver or Stomach. Now, since sorrow, yawning, and stretching occur, the heat in Liver Yin and the heat in the Heart and Lung can be inferred. Therefore, Gan Mai Da Zao Tang is used as the principal treatment.)
Gan Cao (Licorice Root) (3 qian), Xiao Mai (Wheat) (1 sheng), Da Zao (Jujube) (10 pieces). Use 6 sheng of water, decoct to obtain 3 sheng. Divide into three warm doses.
Xiao Mai harmonizes the exogenous heat in Liver Yin, nourishes Heart fluids, and has the effects of relieving vexation, promoting diuresis, and stopping sweating; therefore, it serves as the Jun (Emperor) herb. Gan Cao clears Heart Fire and harmonizes the Stomach... [Text ends abruptly].