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Huo Xiang (Agastache):
Indications. Eliminates pathogenic factors, dispels miasma, promotes the flow of Qi, and opens the stomach for appetite. Indicated for cholera-like disorders (Huoluan) and seasonal epidemics.

Huoxiang Zhengqi Wan (Agastache Decoction to Regulate the Middle Pill): Huoxiang, Fuzi (Areca Peel), Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica), Fuling (Poria), Zisu (Perilla Leaf) each 2 liang; Chenpi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome, stir-fried with soil), Houpo (Magnolia Bark, processed with ginger juice), Kujiegeng (Platycodon Root), Banxia (Pinellia Tuber) each 2 liang; Zhigancao (Prepared Licorice Root) 1 fen. Grind into powder. Soak in decoction of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) and Fuzi to form pills. (Honey pills are also acceptable). Each pill weighs 4-5 qian. Take with water or other liquids. If heat symptoms predominate, add Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome); if cold symptoms predominate, add Ganjiang (Dried Ginger); if cold is severe, add a small amount of Fuzi (Aconite Lateral Root). Take with wine decoction. Treats exterior contraction of wind-cold, interior injury from diet, aversion to cold with high fever, headache, vomiting and regurgitation, chest tightness and abdominal distension, summerheat-induced cholera-like disorder, vomiting and diarrhea, mountainous miasma, and intolerance to local climate.

Zelan (Prunella Vulgaris Herb):
Indications. Promotes blood circulation, breaks up blood stasis, opens the nine orifices, and unblocks the Small Intestine. Indicated for head wind, eye pain, zhengjia masses (abdominal masses), edema, labor fatigue and lower back pain in women, blood leakage, irregular menstruation, sores and carbuncles, and traumatic injuries.

Zelan Tang (Prunella Decoction): Zelan (stir-fried), Shengdihuang (Rehmannia Root), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis) each 7 qian 5 fen; Shaoyao (Peony Root), Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger, finely sliced and stir-fried until scorched) each 2 liang 5 qian; Gancao (Licorice Root) 1 liang 5 qian; Dazao (Jujube) more than 10 pieces (finely sliced). Add 9 sheng of water, decoct to obtain 3 sheng. Divide into three doses. For critical cases near death, apply externally to the body for recovery. Treats postpartum lochia discharge not clearing, alternating abdominal pain, chest fullness, and shortness of breath.

Another prescription: Zelan Ye (Prunella Leaves, chopped and pounded), Huashi (Talcum Powder) each 5 qian, a little raw sesame oil, 3 zhan of water. First decoct Prunella leaves until reduced to 1.5 zhan, remove dregs, add Talcum Powder and oil, boil three times, and take at once. Treats miscarriage during pregnancy with retained placenta. If the placenta does not descend, administer again.

Another prescription: Zelan Ye 3 liang, Danggui and Shaoyao each 1 liang, Gancao 5 qian. Grind into coarse powder. Each dose 5 qian, add 2 zhan of water, decoct to 1 zhan, remove dregs, and take warm. Treats women with blood deficiency and internal heat, menstrual depletion leading to amenorrhea, emaciation, tidal fever, fixed masses in the viscera, dry blood retention, leukorrhea, and amenorrhea progressing to consumptive disease in unmarried girls.

Another prescription: Zelan Ye and Danggui each 5 qian, Danpi (Moutan Cortex) 3 qian, Chishao (Red Peony Root), Qingmuxiang (Vitality Root) 1 qian 5 fen, Honghua (Safflower) 1 qian, Taoren (Peach Kernel) 10 pieces (skin and tips removed, crushed). Decoct in water, take with hot wine. Treats traumatic injuries, abdominal blood stasis, and obstruction of urination and defecation. If defecation is obstructed, add Dahuang (Rhubarb Root, stir-fried).