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Humans possess a body but fail to cherish it, exhausting their essence and indulging in desires, thereby leading to labor-induced damage of the sinews and bones, and weakness of the Liver and Kidney. Insufficiency of Essence and Qi results in depletion of the Marrow.

Lurong Wan (Deer Antler Pill): Warms the Lower Yuan, strengthens the sinews and bones, benefits the Essence and Marrow, fortifies the waist and knees, dispels Wind and regulates Qi, and beautifies the complexion.
[Composition] Lurong (Cervum Nipponis Cornu, 1 liang, hair removed, fried with butter until slightly yellow), Rongzhong (Cistanche Deserticola, 1 liang, soaked in wine overnight, coarse skin scraped off, dried by frying), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen, 1 liang, soaked in wine for three nights, sun-dried, crushed), Xuduan (Dianthus Superbus Radix, 1 liang), Tianxiong (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix Preparata), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Heshouwu (Polygoni Multiflori Radix), etc. [Note: Original text has gaps/typos here; inferred as a multi-herb preparation]. The above herbs are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, and pounded 300-500 times to form pills.

Heshouwu Wan (Polygoni Multiflori Pill): Treats Wind pathogen, harmonizes Blood, strengthens sinews and bones, and moistens the skin and body.
[Composition] Heshouwu (Polygoni Multiflori Radix, 1 jin, soaked overnight in rice washing water, sliced and peeled with a bamboo knife, dried by baking), Chishao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, radix tip removed, soaked overnight in pure wine, sliced). Formed into pills; take 30 pills per dose.

Sisheng Wan (Four Generations Pill): Fortifies Yuan Qi, treats various pains in sinews and bones.
[Composition] Bibo (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, forked parts removed), Gouji (Rhynchotechti Umbellati Radix, hair removed), Wutou (Aconiti Radix, skin and navel removed, used raw). Equal parts. First, soak Wutou in river water for seven days and seven nights, slice, and form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds.

Rongzhong Wan (Cistanche Pill) (from *Shenghui Fang*): Warms the Water Organ (Kidney), strengthens sinews and bones, benefits Essence and Qi, facilitates the waist and feet, brightens eyes and ears, strengthens willpower, doubles physical strength, and enriches the complexion.
[Composition] Rongzhong (Cistanche Deserticola, 2 liang, soaked in wine overnight, skin scraped off, dried by frying, powdered), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, 1 liang, processed until cracked, skin and navel removed), Bajitian (Morinda Officinalis Radix, 1 liang), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 3 qian), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus, 1 qian, "sweating" method preferred), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, 1 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 3 qian, radicle removed), Zhusha (Cinnabar, 1 liang, finely ground and washed with water), Shexiang (Moschus, half qian). Mix evenly and form pills.

Songzhi Wan (Pine Branch Pill) (from *Shenghui Fang*): Treats Cold-Wind, strengthens sinews and bones, tonifies the Five Zang organs, dispels Wind-Dampness. Long-term use lightens the body, delays aging, prolongs life, supplements Qi, and treats various deficiencies.
[Composition] Songzhi (Pini Ramulus, 3 liang, refined), Songhua (Pinus Pollen, 2 liang), Bai Fuling (Poria, 2 liang), Changpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma, 1 liang), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, 1 liang), Sheng Gan Dihuang (Dried Rehmanniae Radix, 2 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang, soaked in wine for three days). Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds.

Jiaohong Wan (Pepper Red Pill): Strengthens sinews and bones, benefits blood vessels, beautifies complexion.
[Composition] Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, 1 liang), Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, remove eyes and closed-mouth ones, fry until sweating, take the red part, 3 liang), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, tip removed, soaked in wine for three nights, washed and sun-dried, 4 liang), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, 1 liang, processed until cracked), Lurong (Cervum Nipponis Cornu, 2 liang), Ruxiang (Olibanum, 1 liang). Grind into powder, mix with refined honey, and form pills.

Wutou Jian Wan (Aconite Decoction Pill): Tonifies and strengthens sinews and bones.
[Composition] Wutou (Aconiti Radix, half jin, skin and tip not removed, soaked in water for two to three nights), Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma, 1 liang), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, tip removed, soaked in wine for one night, half liang, sliced and dried), Bajitian (Morinda Officinalis Radix, heart removed, boiled with half sheng of black beans until tender), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 1 liang). Form pills.

Wuweizi Wan (Schisandra Pill): Tonifies deficiency and damage, benefits Qi and Blood, strengthens sinews and bones.
[Composition] Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Shu Gan Dihuang (Prepared Dried Rehmanniae Radix, baked), Buguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus, fried), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, tip removed, soaked in wine, sliced and dried, each 2 liang), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex, coarse skin removed, fried and cut). Sieve the herbs, pound separately daily, and take with wine.

Liuhuang Wan (Sulfur Pill) (from *Shenghui Fang*): Treats deficiency and damage, benefits Essence and Marrow, beautifies complexion. Long-term use lightens the body, increases strength, tolerates cold and heat, strengthens sinews and bones, and warms the Lower Yuan.
[Composition] Liuhuang (Sulfur, 4 liang, boiled in wine until black, finely ground), Xiongque'er (Male Sparrow Meat, 50 birds, meat taken and ground), Sha (Realgar, 2 liang, finely ground), Awei (Ferulae Resina, 3 liang, wrapped in dough and roasted), Chen Sha (Vermilion, 3 liang). Mix evenly, take 2 pills with wine.

Buzhen Wan (Tonify True Pill): Tonifies Yuan Qi, strengthens sinews and bones, brightens eyes, and preserves youth.
[Composition] Xiaohuixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, fried, 1 liang), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, processed until cracked, skin and navel removed), Bajitian (Morinda Officinalis Radix, heart removed, each half liang), Chen Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried, 1 liang), Qingyan (Natrii Chloridum, small amount). Mix and form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 30 pills per dose, on an empty stomach with warm wine or salt water.

Xiaohuixiang Wan (Small Fennel Pill): Tonifies deficiency, dispels Cold-Wind, strengthens sinews and bones, brightens eyes and ears.
[Composition] Xiaohuixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, 2 liang, fried), Chuanlianzi (Toosendan Fructus, 2 liang), Chen Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 2 liang, white pith removed), Chuan Wutou (Aconiti Radix, 2 liang, processed until cracked, skin and navel removed), Bibo (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma, 2 liang). Mix with refined honey and form pills.

Bibo Wan (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Pill): Tonifies deficiency and strengthens sinews and bones, benefits Qi and Blood.
[Composition] Bibo (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma, 1.5 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, cut), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, processed), Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, skin removed, prepared with ginger juice, fried), Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex, skin removed), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, processed until cracked, skin and navel removed). Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take a certain number of pills per dose.

Buqi Wan (Supplement Qi Pill): Tonifies deficiency and strengthens sinews and bones, treats pulling pain below the umbilicus, and Xiao Chang Qi (Small Intestine Qi disorder).
[Composition] Huluba (Trigonellae Foenum-Graeci Semen), Liangjiang (Alpiniae Katsumadai Rhizoma, fried), Buguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus, fried), Wutou (Aconiti Radix, processed until cracked, skin and navel removed), Weilingxian (Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma, soil removed, each half liang), Xiaohuixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, fried, 1 liang). Take with wine.

Rongzhong Wan (Cistanche Pill): Tonifies Yuan Qi, strengthens sinews and bones, benefits Essence, and preserves youth.
[Composition] Rongzhong (Cistanche Deserticola, soaked in wine, sliced and dried), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, tip removed, soaked in wine overnight, sliced), Huluba (Trigonellae Foenum-Graeci Semen, fried), Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, remove eyes and closed-mouth ones, fry until sweating), Chuanlianzi (Toosendan Fructus, membrane thinly sliced). Cook the wine-soaked herbs until soft, grind, mix with the aforementioned herb powders, and form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take 20 pills per dose, increasing to 30 pills, on an empty stomach with warm wine.

Mijiao Wan (Elk Horn Pill) (from *Shenghui Fang*): Tonifies and warms the Lower Jiao, treats Wind-Deficiency, strengthens sinews and bones.
[Composition] Mijiao Xie (Cervi Cornu Colla Pulvis, 3 liang, mixed with butter and lightly fried), Bajiji (Morindae Officinalis Radix, 3 liang), Roudoukou (Myristicae Semen, 3 liang, shell removed, lightly fried), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 1 liang, lightly fried), Binglang (Arecae Semen, 2 liang). Mix with refined honey and form pills, pounding thoroughly.

Xuming Wan (Continuing Life Pill): Tonifies deficiency, benefits Qi and Blood, solidifies the Dantian, beautifies complexion, strengthens sinews and bones.
[Composition] Ganbaiye (Platycladi Cacumen, 1 jin), Gan Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos, unopened), Bai Fuling (Poria), Shu Gan Dihuang (Prepared Dried Rehmanniae Radix, baked, 4 liang), Songzhi (Pinus Resin, 1 jin, decocted with ash juice from mulberry wood branches, 2 dou). Form pills.

Bibo Jian Wan (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Decoction Pill): Benefits the Dantian, strengthens sinews and bones.
[Composition] Bibo (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma, 1 jin, washed clean with new rice washing water, dried, placed in a new clay jar, soaked in 5 sheng of wine, sealed tightly with oil paper, exposed to sunlight for seven days, dried, sliced and dried). Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take with water.

*Shanfan Bencao* notes: For Buguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus), it is recommended to take it in large quantities combined with Walnuts. This method originates from Chancellor Zheng of the Tang Dynasty. In his preface, he stated: "When I served as the Military Governor of Nanhai at age seventy, I took this combination..."

Chenxiang Wan (Agarwood Pill): Regulates the Spleen and Stomach, supplements True Qi, promotes appetite, strengthens sinews and bones, treats deficiency and fatigue, lightens the waist and knees.
[Composition] Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos, plump ones), Nanmuxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Bo Shang Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, fried until fragrant), Buguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus, fried), Nan Fan Huluba (Trigonellae Foenum-Graeci Semen, fried), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis, roots removed). Grind into powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds.

Lurong Wan (Deer Antler Pill) (from *Shibian Fang*): Tonifies True Qi, warms the Kidneys, reduces urination, withdraws Yin and advances Yang, strengthens sinews and bones, tolerates cold and heat, promotes appetite.
[Composition] Lurong (Cervum Nipponis Cornu, 2 liang), Rongzhong (Cistanche Deserticola, baked and weighed), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), Pozhuzi (Psoraleae Fructus, each 1 liang), Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Shexiang (Moschus, 1 fen). Form pills.

Xiangrong Wan: Another prescription (from *Shibian Liangfang*)
[Composition] Shu Gan Dihuang (Prepared Dried Rehmanniae Radix, 5 liang), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen, 4 liang, ground separately), Lurong (Cervum Nipponis Cornu, 3 liang). Grind into fine powder, add half qian of Shexiang (Moschus), mix with refined honey, and pound into pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds.

Xiangling Wan (Golden Bell Pill) (from *Wangshi Boji Fang*): Supplements Yuan Qi, strengthens sinews and bones, promotes appetite, treats Qi disorders of the Bladder and Small Intestine.
[Composition] Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, imported, slow-fire fried until fragrant), Jinlingzi (Toosendan Fructus, stir-fried with bran), Yuntaizi (Brassicae Napus Semen, fried), Da Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, processed until cracked, skin and navel removed), Sangpiaoxiao (Mantis Oötheca). Form pills with paste the size of Sophora japonica seeds.

Yanggan Wan (Nourish Liver Pill) (from *Zhushi Jiyan Fang*): Treats nourishment of Blood and Qi, strengthens sinews and bones.
[Composition] Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Yuyuliang (Leucogytis Folium), Rongzhong (Cistanche Deserticola), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, honey-fried), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Fushen (Poria with Pine Root), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex), Lu Jiao Jiao (Cervi Cornus Colla, fried, 1.5 liang), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), Muze (Equiseti Herba), Qingyan (Natrii Chloridum). Form pills.

Qingyan Wan (Green Salt Pill) (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Solidifies the Dantian, strengthens sinews and bones.
[Composition] Qingyan (Natrii Chloridum, finely ground, 1 liang), Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, remove eyes and closed-mouth ones, 1.5 liang), Rongzhong (Cistanche Deserticola, soaked in wine overnight, sliced and dried), Bajitian (Morinda Officinalis Radix, heart removed, each 2 liang). Make into a paste, form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds.

Fuzi Wan (Aconite Pill) (from *Zhushi Boji Fang*): Greatly strengthens sinews and bones, tonifies the Dantian, promotes appetite, transforms Qi, also treats Hongjiaojiao (Foot Qi/Gout), weakness of waist and knees, and difficulty walking.
[Composition] Da Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, 10 liang, boiled with 1 sheng of black beans and 5 sheng of water, avoiding iron vessels, slow fire until beans are cooked and Aconite is soft, sliced, dried), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 1 liang). Form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds.

Promotes digestion, assists sinews and bones, circulates Ying and Wei, brightens eyes, lightens the body. (From *Bencao*)
Eat many Feizi (Torreya Seeds), 1-2 sheng is good; prevents disease, promotes appetite.

Treats weak sinews and bones, vomiting.
Use Luzhui (Cervi Medulla) and Dihuang Zhi (Rehmanniae Juice), decoct into a paste and take.

Tonifies the Middle and supplements Qi, strengthens sinews and bones, unblocks blood vessels, stimulates Yang function.
Use Chen Cangmi (Old Stored Rice) to make rice, eat dry.