宣毒发表汤 初发热欲出未出时用。
升麻 白粉葛 防风(去芦) 桔梗(各五分)
荆芥 薄荷 甘草(各三分) 牛蒡子(炒香,研细) 连翘(去心、蒂研碎) 前胡 枳壳(炒) 木通 淡
竹叶(各六分)
白水煎。天气大热加黄芩。(炒八分。)大寒加麻黄。(蜜炒八分。)
解毒快斑汤 痧麻已见形一二日内宜服。
连翘 荆芥(各七分) 牛蒡子(研破) 当归尾 防风(各六分) 蝉蜕(五个) 生地 山楂肉
(各二钱) 黄芩(酒炒) 桔梗 干葛 紫草(各八分) 川芎(五分)
观音柳二三分为引,不可多用。
化毒清表汤 痧疹已出而水肿大甚宜用。
牛蒡子 连翘 天花粉 黄连 地骨皮 黄芩 山栀(炒) 知母 干葛 元参(各
八分) 桔梗 前胡 木通(各六分) 甘草 薄荷 防风(各三分)
口渴加麦门冬,去心,一钱,白石膏, 研,三钱。大便涩加大黄,酒炒,一
钱二分。朱氏加灯心五十寸,生犀角三分。
清肺饮(痧证四五六日,回时尚有余毒留于肺胃,咳嗽气粗,外热不退者。)
石膏 生地(各二钱) 麦门冬 元参(各一钱) 桔梗 黄芩 当归尾 知母(各八分)
柴胡 陈皮(各六分) 甘草(五分) 僵蚕(五条) 加竹叶三片煎。
调元健脾保肺汤(痧麻后面色青白,唇淡气弱,并治痧后瘦弱成疳疾。)
人参 白茯苓 沙参 牡丹皮 陈皮 熟黄 白芍(酒炒) 麦门冬 当归 薏苡仁 百合 炙甘草
如大便不实泻白色者,可加木香、白术、诃子少许。如泻黄色加酒炒黄芩、车前子。
清热导滞汤 痧疹毒瓦斯流注而成痢者。
黄连 条芩 白芍 枳壳(炒) 山楂肉(各一钱) 浓朴(去皮,姜汁炒) 青皮 槟榔(各六分)
当归 甘草 牛蒡子 连翘
红多者加红花三分,地榆五分。秘涩甚者加酒炒大黄一钱二分。
清胃散毒汤 治痧后口疮牙疳等患。
牡丹皮 桑皮 金银花 甘草 生地黄 黄柏(蜜水炒) 连翘心 沙参 白茯苓 僵蚕
如体虚加白术。
救苦散 治痧后口疮牙疳。
人中白( ,五钱) 白僵蚕(一钱五分) 寒水石(井水飞,三钱) 青黛(飞,五钱) 冰片(
一分) 牛黄(二分)
共为细末。先以苦茶拭过,随搓患处。
二圣散(痧疹咽喉肿痛,不拘初起回后。)
白僵蚕(二钱) 苦参(三钱) 乳细吹之。
和中汤(有一种痧痘,大吐大泻而后见者甚轻,与作恶心干呕者不同,用药微表和中,安胃为主。)
白术(米泔水浸炒) 干葛(各八分) 当归身 白茯苓 桔梗(各七分) 白芍(酒炒) 甘草 半
夏柴胡 防风(各六分) 陈皮 牡丹皮(各五分)
生姜一片,红枣二枚为引。
加味消遥散(有一种病后瘦弱,唇白气虚,感时气出痧疹,或体虚痧出白色,少红活者。)
白术(米泔水浸炒) 苏薄荷 陈皮 白茯苓 白芍(酒炒) 麦门冬 柴胡 当归身
甘草 牡丹皮 干葛 白水煎。
犀角解毒化痰清火丸(痧麻证咳嗽气喘,唇红结热在内,烦躁不安,或口鼻出血者。)
生犀角 紫草 连翘心 花粉 牡丹皮 薄荷 甘草梢 川贝母(去心各一两) 黄
连牛蒡子(各三钱) 生地黄(二两) 当归尾(八钱) 赤芍(六钱)
共为细末,炼蜜丸弹子大。每服一丸,竹叶汤服。
健脾肥儿丸(痧疹后失调,体瘦气虚,或成疳疾或泄泻。)
人参 橘红 广皮(各五钱) 黄 (蜜炙) 白扁豆(炒) 白术(米汤浸炒) 山药 白茯苓(各
一两) 当归 百合(各八钱) 白芍(酒炒) 地骨皮 甘草(各六钱) 川黄连(炒,三钱) 山楂肉
神曲(炒,各二两)
磨细,炼蜜丸弹子大。每食远白汤调服。
天真膏(痧疹复咳嗽内热不调,心神慌乱,夜卧不安,脾虚或生疮疥。)
白术(米汤浸炒) 生地黄 元参 生黄 知母 麦门冬(去心) 沙参 生苡仁
桑皮(各四两) 白茯苓 当归 白茯神 橘红 牡丹皮 紫苑 枣仁(炒,各二两)
取长流水用砂锅桑柴文武火煎成珠,用上好白蜜收成,盛净器内,每服三五茶匙,白滚水调服。
防风发表汤(初起发热未见时,二三日或四五日内,或者奶痧见疹,皆宜用此疏风清热。)
防风 川芎 甘草(各五分) 山楂肉(二钱) 干葛 桔梗(各八分) 枳壳(炒,七
分) 苏梗 荆芥 当归 陈皮(各六分) 红花(三分) 杏仁(去皮尖炒,一钱)
白水煎,如冬月天寒加羌活或蜜炒麻黄,引用细葱白半寸。朱氏曰∶可去陈皮
加牛蒡子七分、连翘五分,夏月炎热可加炒黄芩五分,如小便黄涩可加木通七分。
孟氏介石募施治痧神方(凡遇痧疹,不拘四时,皆可煎服,药味分两万勿增损。)
石膏( ,二两) 当归尾 干葛 桑白皮(各一两) 荆芥 地骨皮 桔梗(各八钱) 牛蒡
子赤芍 陈皮 薄荷(各五钱) 枳壳 贝母 甘草(各四两) 红花(三钱)
共为细末。每次用末三五钱,白水三盅煎汤滤去渣服,轻者三五服,重者六七
服立愈。照方施济,功德无窍,大能起发透表,解毒清热,不伤元气,是以功有神
效,并表药性于下。(石膏味辛色白达表,淡而利窍, 用即纯,痧证要药,清凉解毒用以为君。陈皮、
枳壳、桔梗疏气消肺胀,桑皮润肺止喘,清火化痰,红花、归尾、赤芍味辛治肺经血热,血活则毒散,牛蒡子解毒发
瘾疹,干葛味辛发表解渴透肌,薄荷清肺胃间热,通气
舒毛孔,地骨皮解肺毒消热燥,甘草解毒和药,荆芥散血分之风热,能开毛孔,贝母味辛,化痰解毒。)朱氏
曰∶予见去桑皮不用,可加前胡一两,防风八钱,酒炒黄芩八钱,连翘五钱。
Xuan Du Fa Biao Tang (Toxin-Releasing and Exterior-Resolving Decoction): Used when sha zhen (scarlet fever/rash) initially presents with fever, where the rash is about to appear but has not yet emerged.
Ingredients: Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Bai Fen Ge (Puerariae Thunbergiae Radix), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, de-awned), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), each 5 fen; Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica), Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), each 3 fen; Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus, stir-fried until fragrant and ground); Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus, de-heart and pedicel, ground); Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus, stir-fried), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis), Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatheri Herba), each 6 fen.
Preparation: Decoct in water. If the weather is extremely hot, add Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, stir-fried, 8 fen); if the weather is extremely cold, add Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, honey-stir-fried, 8 fen).
Jie Du Kuai Ban Tang (Toxin-Resolving and Rash-Accelerating Decoction): Suitable for consumption within one or two days after the sha zhen rash has manifested its shape.
Ingredients: Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica), each 7 fen; Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus, broken); Dang Gui Wei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, tail), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), each 6 fen; Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum, 5 pieces); Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Shan Zha Rou (Crataegi Fructus pulp), each 2 qian; Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, wine-stir-fried); Jie Geng (Platocodonis Radix), Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix), Zi Cao (Arnebiae Radix seu Lithospermi Radix), each 8 fen; Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), 5 fen.
Usage: Use Guan Yin Liu (Salix species twig) as a guiding drug, 2-3 fen; do not use excessively.
Hua Du Qing Biao Tang (Toxin-Transforming and Exterior-Clearing Decoction): Suitable for use when sha zhen has erupted but edema is severe.
Ingredients: Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus), Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Shan Zhi (Gardeniae Fructus, stir-fried), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix), Yuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), each 8 fen; Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis), each 6 fen; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), each 3 fen.
Modifications: For thirst, add Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, de-heart), 1 qian, and Bai Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, ground), 3 qian. For constipation/stagnation, add Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, wine-stir-fried), 1.2 qian. Zhu's formula adds Deng Xin Cao (Junci Medulla), 50 cun, and Sheng Xi Jiao (Rhino Cerios Cornu), 3 fen.
Qing Fei Yin (Lung-Clearing Decoction): Applicable during the 4th, 5th, or 6th day of sha zheng, when residual toxins remain in the Lung and Stomach after the rash recedes, presenting with cough, coarse breathing, and persistent external heat.
Ingredients: Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), each 2 qian; Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Yuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), each 1 qian; Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Dang Gui Wei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, tail), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), each 8 fen; Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), each 6 fen; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), 5 fen; Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus), 5 pieces.
Preparation: Add 3 leaves of Zhu Ye (Bambusae Folium) and decoct.
Tiao Yuan Jian Pi Bao Fei Tang (Yuan-Nourishing, Spleen-Strengthening, and Lung-Protecting Decoction): Applicable for pale-blue complexion, pale lips, and weak qi after sha zhen, and for treating emaciation leading to gan disease (malnutrition/parasitic disorder) post-sha.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Sha Shen (Glehniae Radix seu Adenophorae Radix), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, wine-stir-fried), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Yi Yi Ren (Coicis Semen), Bai He (Lilii Bulbus), Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparata).
Modifications: If loose stools with white discharge occur, add small amounts of Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), and He Zi (Terminalia Chebulae Fructus). If yellow discharge occurs, add wine-stir-fried Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) and Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen).
Qing Re Dao Zhi Tang (Heat-Clearing and Stagnation-Guiding Decoction): For dysentery caused by sha zhen toxin flowing into the interior.
Ingredients: Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Tiao Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus, stir-fried), Shan Zha Rou (Crataegi Fructus pulp), each 1 qian; Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, peeled, ginger juice-stir-fried), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Bing Lang (Arecae Semen), each 6 fen; Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus), Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus).
Modifications: If red blood predominates, add Hong Hua (Carthami Flos), 3 fen, and Di Yu (Sanguisorbae Radix), 5 fen. If severe constipation occurs, add wine-stir-fried Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), 1.2 qian.
Qing Wei San Du Tang (Stomach-Clearing and Toxin-Resolving Powder): Treats mouth ulcers and gum rot (ya gan) occurring after sha zhen.
Ingredients: Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex), Jin Yin Hua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, honey-water stir-fried), Lian Qiao Xin (Forsythiae Fructus heart), Sha Shen (Glehniae Radix seu Adenophorae Radix), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus).
Modifications: Add Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) for deficiency constitution.
Jiu Ku San (Suffering-Saving Powder): Treats mouth ulcers and gum rot after sha zhen.
Ingredients: Ren Zhong Bai (Urinae Humanis Depuratum, calcined), 5 qian; Bai Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus), 1.5 qian; Han Shui Shi (Halloysitum Rubrum, flown in well water), 3 qian; Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis, flown), 5 qian; Bing Pian (Borneolum Syntheticum), 1 fen; Niu Huang (Bovis Calculus), 2 fen.
Usage: Grind into fine powder. First wipe the affected area with bitter tea, then rub the powder onto the lesion.
Er Sheng San (Two-Sages Powder): For sore throat and swelling due to sha zhen, applicable whether at onset or after recession.
Ingredients: Bai Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus), 2 qian; Ku Shen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix), 3 qian.
Usage: Grind finely and insufflate into the throat.
He Zhong Tang (Middle-Harmonizing Decoction): A type of sha dou (smallpox/rash) that appears after severe vomiting and diarrhea is mild, distinct from cases causing nausea and dry retching. Medication focuses on mild exterior-resolving, harmonizing the middle jiao, and stabilizing the stomach.
Ingredients: Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, soaked in rice wash water and stir-fried), Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix), each 8 fen; Dang Gui Shen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, body), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), each 7 fen; Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, wine-stir-fried), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), each 6 fen; Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), each 5 fen.
Usage: Use 1 slice of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and 2 Hong Zao (Jujubae Fructus) as guides.
Jia Xiao Yao San (Modified Free and Easy Wanderer Powder): For weakness after illness, pale lips, deficient qi, contracting seasonal pathogens leading to sha zhen, or weak constitution resulting in pale, non-vibrant rash.
Ingredients: Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, soaked in rice wash water and stir-fried), Su Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, wine-stir-fried), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Dang Gui Shen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, body), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix).
Preparation: Decoct in water.
Xi Jiao Jie Du Hua Tan Qing Huo Wan (Rhino Horn Toxin-Resolving, Phlegm-Transforming, and Fire-Clearing Pill): For sha zhen with cough and wheezing, internal heat accumulation with red lips, restlessness, or bleeding from mouth/nose.
Ingredients: Sheng Xi Jiao (Rhino Cerios Cornu), Zi Cao (Arnebiae Radix seu Lithospermi Radix), Lian Qiao Xin (Forsythiae Fructus heart), Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Gan Cao Shao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma tip), Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus, de-heart), each 1 liang; Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus), each 3 qian; Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), 2 liang; Dang Gui Wei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, tail), 8 qian; Chi Shao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), 6 qian.
Usage: Grind into fine powder, make pills with refined honey the size of a bullet. Take one pill per dose, washed down with Zhu Ye Tang (Bamboo Leaf Decoction).
Jian Pi Fei Er Wan (Spleen-Strengthening and Child-Nourishing Pill): For improper regulation after sha zhen, resulting in emaciation, qi deficiency, gan disease, or diarrhea.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Ju Hong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum), Guang Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), each 5 qian; Huang Qi (Astragali Radix, honey-roasted), Bai Bian Dou (Dolichi Lablabis Semen Album, stir-fried), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, soaked in rice soup and stir-fried), Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), each 1 liang; Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Bai He (Lilii Bulbus), each 8 qian; Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, wine-stir-fried), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), each 6 qian; Chuan Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, stir-fried), 3 qian; Shan Zha Rou (Crataegi Fructus pulp), Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata, stir-fried), each 2 liang.
Usage: Grind into fine powder, make pills with refined honey the size of a bullet. Take between meals, mixed with warm water.
Tian Zhen Gao (Innocent Child Paste): For recurrent cough and internal heat imbalance after sha zhen, mental agitation, restless sleep, spleen deficiency, or sores/scabies.
Ingredients: Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, soaked in rice soup and stir-fried), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Yuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Sheng Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, de-heart), Sha Shen (Glehniae Radix seu Adenophorae Radix), Sheng Yi Ren (Coicis Semen), Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex), each 4 liang; Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Bai Fu Shen (Poria cum Risso), Ju Hong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Zi Yuan (Asternatis Radix), Zao Ren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, stir-fried), each 2 liang.
Preparation: Decoct in running long-water using a clay pot over mulberry wood fire (first strong, then mild) until it forms beads. Add high-quality white honey to form a paste. Store in a clean container. Take 3-5 tea spoons per dose, mixed with boiling water.
Fang Feng Fa Biao Tang (Saposhnikovia Exterior-Resolving Decoction): For initial fever before rash appearance, or within 2-3 or 4-5 days, or for milk-rash eruption. Suitable for dispersing wind and clearing heat.
Ingredients: Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), each 5 fen; Shan Zha Rou (Crataegi Fructus pulp), 2 qian; Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), each 8 fen; Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus, stir-fried), 7 fen; Su Geng (Perillae Caulis), Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), each 6 fen; Hong Hua (Carthami Flos), 3 fen; Xing Ren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen Amarum, peeled, de-husked, stir-fried), 1 qian.
Preparation: Decoct in water. In winter/cold weather, add Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) or honey-stir-fried Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba), using half an inch of Xi Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) as a guide. Zhu states: Remove Chen Pi, add Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus) 7 fen, Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus) 5 fen. In summer/heat, add stir-fried Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) 5 fen. If urine is yellow and scanty/stagnant, add Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis) 7 fen.
Meng Shi Jie Shi Mo Shi Zhi Sha Shen Fang (Dr. Meng Jieshi's Charitable Divine Formula for Sha): For any sha zhen regardless of season. Dosage must not be altered.
Ingredients: Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, calcined), 2 liang; Dang Gui Wei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, tail), Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix), Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex), each 1 liang; Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), each 8 qian; Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus), Chi Shao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), each 5 qian; Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), each 4 liang; Hong Hua (Carthami Flos), 3 qian.
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Take 3-5 qian of powder per dose, decoct in 3 bowls of water, filter dregs, and drink. Mild cases: 3-5 doses; Severe cases: 6-7 doses for immediate cure. Distributing this formula brings immense merit. It powerfully promotes eruption and resolution, clears toxicity and heat, and does not damage primordial qi, hence its divine efficacy. Below are the properties of the herbs: Shi Gao is pungent and white, reaches the exterior, is bland and opens orifices; calcined it becomes pure; it is a key herb for sha zheng, serving as the sovereign for cooling and detoxifying. Chen Pi, Zhi Ke, and Jie Geng regulate qi and resolve lung distension; Sang Bai Pi moistens lungs, stops wheezing, clears fire, and transforms phlegm; Hong Hua, Dang Gui Wei, and Chi Shao are pungent, treating lung meridian blood heat; moving blood disperses toxin. Niu Bang Zi resolves toxicity and erupts rashes; Gan Ge is pungent, releases exterior, quenches thirst, and penetrates muscle; Bo He clears heat in lungs and stomach, unblocks qi, and relaxes pores; Di Gu Pi resolves lung toxicity, clears heat, and dries dampness; Gan Cao resolves toxicity and harmonizes herbs; Jing Jie disperses wind-heat in blood level and opens pores; Bei Mu is pungent, transforms phlegm, and resolves toxicity. Zhu states: I have seen Sang Bai Pi removed; one may add Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix) 1 liang, Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) 8 qian, wine-stir-fried Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) 8 qian, and Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus) 5 qian.