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(From *Huangdi Suwen Xuanming Lunfang*) Da Qin Jiao Tang (Great Ligusticum Decoction) consists of Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Recens), and Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata). Additionally, it includes Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), and Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma). It can be generally used for conditions where pathogenic wind is scattered throughout the body and not confined to a single meridian. [The term "pathogenic wind scattered" refers to cases where the pathogen does not remain in a single meridian: Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix) and Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) each 1.5 liang; Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix prepared with wine), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Recens washed with wine), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix washed with wine), Fuling (Poria), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba prepared with wine), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma roasted), and Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma stir-fried with soil) each 0.5 liang; Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) 2.5 qian. Each dose is 0.5 liang. Liu Zongnong stated: Da Qin Jiao Tang treats wind disorders; although it contains blood-nourishing herbs, the majority are herbs that circulate meridians and disperse wind. How then can it nourish blood and benefit sinews and bones? Wang Ang commented: There are three methods for treating wind: releasing the exterior, purging the interior, and regulating the middle pathway. People's diseases often involve external pathogens, so wind-dispersing herbs are used to release the exterior and dispel cold, while blood- and qi-regulating herbs are used to harmonize the interior, invigorate blood, and descend fire.]

(From *Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang*) San Sheng Yin (Three Raw Herb Decoction) uses Wutou (Aconiti Radix), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), and Nanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma), all used raw, along with Muxiang (Vladimiriae Radix). [Sheng Nanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma) 0.5 liang, Sheng Chuanwu (Aconiti Radix) and Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata peeled) each 0.25 liang, Muxiang (Vladimiriae Radix) 0.83 liang.] If Ginseng (Renshen, Panax ginseng) is added in equal amounts to support primordial qi, [each dose 0.5 liang, add Renshen (Panax ginseng) 0.5 liang], it is highly effective for apoplexy with phlegm confusing the mind. (Wutou and Fuzi are dry and hot, circulating meridians and driving out cold; Nanxing is acrid and hot, eliminating phlegm and dispersing wind. Heavy use of Renshen supports primordial qi, with a small amount of Muxiang to direct rebellious qi downward. *Yi Guan* states: This is a formula for circulating meridians and dissipating phlegm, a general who breaks through enemy lines; it should be used urgently. In apoplexy, an open mouth indicates Heart Qi exhaustion, limp hands indicate Spleen Qi exhaustion, closed eyes indicate Liver Qi exhaustion, and urinary incontinence indicates Kidney Qi exhaustion. Snoring indicates Lung Qi exhaustion. Conditions such as foaming at the mouth, fixed gaze, erect hair, head shaking, face red as cinnabar, and sweat clinging like pearls are all untreatable. However, if this decoction is taken, occasional survival may occur.) Xingxiang San (Star and Fragrant Powder) also treats apoplexy, specifically for obese patients without thirst where the pathogen is in the meridians. [Diseases affecting the zang organs or fu organs are severe; those affecting meridians are slightly milder. Danxing (Arisaematis Cum Bile) 2.67 qian dissipates phlegm, Muxiang (Vladimiriae Radix) 0.67 qian moves qi. Taken as powder. *Yijian Fang* combines it with fresh ginger decocted together, named Xingxiang San.]