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Danxi Buyin Wan (Dandani Nourishing Yin Pill)
The prescription is recorded in the "Tonifying Deficiency" category.

Jufang Jiaban Shwei Wan (Modified Eight-Ingredient Pill from the Imperial Medical Bureau) treats Xiao Ke (Wasting and Thirsting Syndrome) caused by Kidney Deficiency, characterized by thirst and excessive drinking.
Jinkui Shenqi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet) with Fuzi (Aconite Lateralis Radix Preparata) removed and Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) added.
The above are taken according to the methods described in this chapter. *Yao Lue* (Essentials of the Synopsis) for treating male Xiao Ke with frequent urination still uses this formula.

Jianyi Dihuang Yinzi (Simple Rehmannia Decoction) treats Xiao Ke accompanied by dry throat, red face, and irritability.
Herbs: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Shu Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Huang [Character missing in original, likely Huangqi or Huangqin], Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis), Pipaye (Eriobotryae Folium, hairs removed and stir-fried), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, stir-fried), Gancao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, stir-fried, equal parts).
The herbs are cut into pieces. Each dose of 3 qian is decocted in water and taken orally.
Note: This formula involves herbs acting on the Heart, Kidney, Spleen, and Lung. The above three formulas are primarily agents for treating Xia Xiao (Lower Wasting-Thirst).

Zhusha Huanglian Wan (Cinnabar and Coptis Pill) treats Xiao Ke caused by Heart Deficiency with accumulated Heat, or excessive alcohol consumption.
Herbs: Zhusha (Cinnabaris, 1 liang), Xuanlian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 3 liang), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, 2 liang).
The herbs are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of a Chinese quince seed. Take 40-50 pills per dose, delivered with a decoction of Dengxincao (Junci Medulla) and Dazao (Ziziphi Jujubae Fructus).
Note: This formula involves herbs acting on the Heart and Spleen; it is an agent for treating Shang Xiao (Upper Wasting-Thirst).

Jufang Huangqi Liuyi Tang (Imperial Bureau Astragalus Six-to-One Decoction) treats various deficiencies and insufficiencies in both men and women, chest irritability and palpitations, frequent Xiao Ke; or cases where thirst precedes sores, or sores precede thirst. It is suitable for all such conditions.
See previous text for the formula.
Note: This formula involves herbs acting on the Lung, Kidney, Spleen, Sanjiao (Triple Burner), and Mingmen (Gate of Life).

Dongyuan Shengjin Ganlu Yinzi (Dongyuan Generating Fluids Sweet Dew Decoction) treats Gao Xiao (High/Severe Upper Wasting-Thirst), characterized by extreme thirst with unlimited drinking, redness and astringency on the tongue, numbness of upper and lower teeth, stiffness, swelling, and pain of the tongue root, difficulty eating, frequent abdominal distension and pain, yellowish complexion, yellow sclera, even flaccidity and weakness of the four limbs, dusty and faded facial color, hypochondriac urgency and pain, frequent sneezing, irritability, coldness of the buttocks, waist, and back, and severe coldness of the two Kao (ischial regions).
Herbs: Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 1 qian 2 fen), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, each 1 qian), Bai Kui [Likely Baishaoyao or similar, character unclear], Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Lanxiang (Pogostemonis Herba), Danggui Shen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, each half qian), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, 3 qian), Sheng Gancao (Raw Licorice Radix et Rhizoma), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Bidengqie (Schlumbergerae Fructus, each 1 qian), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba, 2 fen), Quanxie (Scorpio, 2 units), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, wine-processed, each 2 qian), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, each 3 fen), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Baidoukou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Jianghuang (Curcumae Longae Rhizoma, each 1 qian), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, wine-mixed), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, each 1 qian 5 fen).
The herbs are ground into a fine powder. Steamed leaven cake soaked in decoction is mixed evenly, spread thinly, dried, and pounded fine. After meals, take 2 qian, place on the palm, lick with the tongue, and swallow with saliva, or guide down with a small amount of plain boiled water.
Note: This formula involves herbs acting on the Lung, Stomach, Heart, and Kidney. Dongyuan stated: This preparation is mild; it not only prevents middle-jiao fullness but also prevents transmission to Lower Wasting-Thirst. It can be used for all three types of Xiao Ke.

Xuanming Maimendong Yinzi (Xuanming Ophiopogon Decoction) treats Ge Xiao (Diaphragm Wasting-Thirst), characterized by chest fullness, irritability, scanty body fluids, shortness of breath, and frequent Xiao Ke.
Herbs: Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Gancao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, stir-fried), Gualou (Trichosanthis Fructus), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Fushen (Poria with Hostwood), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed, equal parts).
The herbs are cut into pieces. Each dose of 5 qian is decocted with 14 leaves of Zhuye (Bambusae Folium).

Miscellaneous Prescriptions

Baojian Maimendong Tang (Baojian Ophiopogon Decoction) treats Xiao Ke with incessant day-and-night drinking, where urine follows immediately after drinking.
Herbs: Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Donggua (Benincasae Fructus, each 2 liang).
The herbs are cut into pieces. Each dose of 5 qian is decocted in water. If fresh material is unavailable, use one fresh melon weighing 3 jin, peel and remove seeds, divide into 12 slices for 12 doses. Take one slice three times daily.

Jiu Zheng Huanglian Wan (Wine-Steamed Coptis Pill) treats Xiao Ke with unlimited drinking (up to 2-3 sheng), frequent urination (50-70 times), fever, emaciation, dry mouth, hunger after eating. This is named Xiao Dan (Wasting-Thirst Pestilence). Currently, bitter and non-toxic Huanglian is used to clear Heat and rectify Qi. For those with thick-intestine Xiao Ke whose Spleen and Stomach dislike dampness, Huanglian is appropriate.
Herbs: Cleaned Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 8 liang, Wine 1 sheng. Steam over boiling water, dry during the Fu period (summer heat).
Grind into powder, add water to form pills the size of a Chinese quince seed. Take 50 pills before meals with warm water.

Renzhai Jiawei Qianshi Baizhu San (Renzhai Modified Qian's Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder) treats Xiao Ke with inability to eat.
Herbs: Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, each 3 fen), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba, 1 qian), Gange (Puerariae Radix, 2 qian), Baifuling (Poria, Prepared Licorice Radix et Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, stir-fried, each half qian).
The herbs are cut into pieces, made into one dose, and decocted in water.

Xuanming Dahuang Gancao Yinzi (Xuanming Rheubarb and Licorice Decoction) treats all cases of unremitting Xiao Ke in men and women.
Herbs: Dadou (Sojae Semen Album, 5 sheng, boiled for three boils, discard bitter water), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang 5 qian), Gancao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, 4 liang).
Boil the three ingredients together in one bucket of well water until soft. Cool and let the patient eat the beans. Drink the juice when thirsty, at any time. If the disease persists after finishing, repeat the process. It will heal within three doses.

Sanyan Shizi Jicai Tang (Sanyan Stone Herb Watercress Decoction) treats Qiang Zhong (Excessive Sexual Potency/Hypersexuality), often due to indulgence in sexual desires and rich foods, or taking elixirs causing Qi depletion. Symptoms include irritability, thirst leading to excessive drinking, doubled food intake, constant erection without ejaculation, resulting in deficient Heat sinking to the Lower Jiao. This is the most difficult to treat.
Herbs: Jicai (Nasturtii Officinalis Herba), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, each 3 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fushen (Poria with Hostwood), Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix), Cishi (Magnetitum, quenched), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Gange (Puerariae Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Gancao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, each 2 liang).
Cut the herbs. For each dose, use 3 zhan of water, one kidney, remove fat membrane, add 1 he of black soybeans. Boil down to 1.5 zhan. Remove kidney and soybeans. Add 4 qian of herbs and decoct.
Secret Recipe: Crush Zijian Fuping (Lemna Minoris Herba) to extract juice. Take half zhan per dose. Effective.

Danxi Formula
Herbs: Huanglian Mo (Coptidis Rhizoma Powder), Tianhua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix Powder), Sheng Dihuang Zhi (Rehmanniae Radix Juice), Sheng Ou Zhi (Nelumbinis Rhizomatis Juice).
Boil the two juices into a paste. Mix in the powders. Add Ox Milk. Assist with Ginger Juice. Mix with Honey to form a paste. Keep slowly on the tongue and swallow with a little plain boiled water.

Jiyao Fang (Jiyao Prescription)
Does not contain Tianhua Fen. Contains Ox Milk. Boil the two juices into a paste, mix with powder to form pills the size of a Chinese quince seed. Take 20 pills per dose, sip warm water to swallow. Ten doses per day.