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Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Ku Qin (Scutellariae Radix, stir-fried with wine), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus).

When eye disease first occurs, presenting with alternating chills and fever (Han Re Wang Lai), hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in the mouth, and a wiry pulse (Mai Xian), this is Shaoyang Jing (Shaoyang Meridian) cold damage (Shang Han), a syndrome of half-exterior and half-interior. The treatment principle should be harmonization and dispersion; therefore, this formula is formulated. Chai Hu and Ku Qin are light in texture and cold in nature, capable of clearing heat from the Shaoyang meridian. Ban Xia and Sheng Jiang are pungent in flavor and warm in nature, capable of dispersing cold from the Shaoyang meridian. Ren Shen and Gan Cao tonify the Middle Qi (Zhong Qi); when Middle Qi is sufficient, pathogens cannot re-enter the interior, which constitutes the "treatment through non-treatment" approach. Nowadays, people encounter cold damage without distinguishing between Yin/Yang or exterior/interior, generally using this decoction but removing Ren Shen, considering it safe, yet causing great harm to many. For women suffering from cold damage, combine this formula with Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction), remove Ban Xia, add Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), and after completing one dose, the condition will stabilize peacefully.

Poem states: In Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction), Ren Shen holds the most important position; Gan Cao, Ban Xia, and Huang Qin have relatively less effect in retreating heat; provided there are Sheng Jiang and Da Zao for decoction, all diseases of the Shaoyang can be cured via harmonization.

(If Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) and Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) are removed and Fu Ling (Poria) is added, it becomes Qing Pi Yin (Clear Spleen Drink)).

Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Nong Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Chai Hu, Ban Xia, Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Bai Zhu, Gan Cao, Cao Guo (Tsaoko Fructus), Qiang Huo, Gui Zhi.

This formula is a variation derived from combining Xiao Chai Hu Tang and Qing Pi Yin. It is used for wind-malaria (Feng Nue) causing steaming and damage to the pupil spirit (Tong Shen), accompanied by aversion to wind and headache; administer one dose temporarily. My analysis notes that malaria often arises because summer-heat and dampness injure the Spleen. Summer-heat consumes Qi, dampness accumulates and generates heat, and heat produces phlegm; these three factors persist and cannot vent outward, hence alternating chills and fever occur. If wind pathogen is additionally contracted, Wood (Liver) overacts on Earth (Spleen), causing extreme exhaustion. It is appropriate to use Qing Pi, Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Chai Hu, and Gui Zhi to break stagnation and disperse wind; Ban Xia and Huang Qin to dry phlegm and clear heat; Qiang Huo and Cao Guo's pungent dispersion to eliminate accumulated cold; and Bai Zhu and Gan Cao's warmth to secure Middle Qi. Thus, the disease trend will gradually decline, and the Spleen region will become clear. Once the Spleen is clear, Liver pathogens will also subside. Hence, the drink is named Qing Zhen (Clear and Pacify).

Poem states: Qing Zhen Yuan naturally varies from Qing Pi Yin, traces of Xiao Chai Hu Tang herbs are also seen; removing Ren Shen and Fu Ling, adding Gui Zhi and Qiang Huo for decoction, the steaming momentum of wind-malaria affecting the person slightly improves.

Fresh Sang Ye (Mori Folium) dried to one jin, Hei Zhi Ma (Sesami Semen Nigrum) four liang, made into honey pills.

In the past, a Hu monk sold this pill in the market, singing: Fusang, Fusang, towering into the clouds, sea-east sunrise misty and humid, blue seas turning to fields for billions of years, only this tree's remnant roots survive today, fruits like cinnabar suddenly like lacquer, green leaves lush and emerald touchable, true persons steal heaven and earth qi, leaving it to red clouds to swallow together, grinding into the cauldron becomes spiritual medicine, Ling Zhi (Ganoderma) and Bai Zhu are mediocre and cannot compare, consuming pine has already led some immortals away, I now morning and evening follow this gentleman. At that time, residents considered it a rare treasure, like fragments of auspicious light, competing to obtain it as joy. Thus the prescription was transmitted, and those who took it all claimed it could expel disease and preserve vision.

I examined that Sang Ye is sweet and cold, cooling blood and dispelling wind; Hei Zhi Ma is sweet and neutral, nourishing essence and moistening dryness. When wind and dryness are removed, bones and sinews strengthen naturally; when essence and blood circulate, complexion becomes lustrous. Using it to treat eye diseases caused by Dry Metal (Zao Jin) is indeed an excellent remedy. But claiming it preserves youth and vision is undoubtedly being deceived by the Hu monk.

Buddhist monks live in groups, eat their fill, full of desires, their schemes stronger than strong men. Those slightly superior indulge in emptiness and stillness, as if forgetting heaven and sun. This poem is quite refined, full of vitality, and came from the Hu monk, unknown who actually wrote it.