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Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex).

When Wind-Dampness lingers in the intestines and stomach, it causes swelling of the white sclera (Bai Jing) upwards and bleeding downwards, or stools resembling bean curd dregs or silt. This formula is indicated for such conditions.

Wind is a Yang pathogen; when blood encounters it, it tends to move recklessly, hence the symptom of lower bleeding. Dampness is a Yin toxic pathogen; when blood encounters it, it becomes corrupted, hence the stool resembles bean curd dregs and silt. The Lung Meridian connects with the Large Intestine, thus causing the white sclera to swell and protrude. Although it appears as if there is accumulated heat with tangible form, it is actually due to a congenital deficiency of Earth (Spleen) and Metal (Lung). The treatment principle is to tonify deficiency and promote stagnation, thereby eliminating Wind-Dampness abruptly. Therefore, Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (Ten Significant Tonifying Decoction) is used, excluding Gan Cao (Licorice Root) and Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), because Gan Cao is sweet and slow-acting, and Di Huang is moistening and cloying, neither of which fits this pattern. Li Dongyuan's approach to examining syndromes and prescribing formulas was largely like this. It is also effective for patients who can eat but suffer from diarrhea, as well as for eyelid edema and general flaccid swelling.

The poem states: "Wei Feng Wan consists of ingredients from Shi Quan Da Bu Tang; removing Gan Cao and Di Huang prevents excessive tonification. If not removed, their moistening and stagnating nature hinders rapid circulation."

Ci Shi (Magnetitum, eight taels), Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris, four taels), Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum, two taels), Liu Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven, one jin).

Place male Ci Shi (Magnetite) in a fierce fire until it glows red, then quench it in vinegar. Repeat this process without limit until it crumbles easily when pinched by hand. Then, process it using the water-triturating method (Shui Fei). Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) is also processed by water-triturating. Chen Xiang (Agarwood) is finely ground. Take pure powder of Liu Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven), divide it in half. Mix half with water to make cakes, steam them until cooked, then mix into the medicine and pound evenly. Spread them out to dry slightly, then mix with honey to form pills. Make them the size of Sophora seeds (Wu Zi Da), dry them in the sun without roasting, and store them in porcelain containers. For early-stage internal cataracts, take five qian every morning. After taking this for dozens of days, if one previously could not see clearly when looking down, now they can gradually see stars and the moon when looking up; this indicates efficacy.

This formula also treats diseases where Heart Fire overacts on Lung Metal, and Kidney Water is weak and counter-restricted, leading to confusion, delirium, and visual hallucinations. For chronic diseases that recur periodically, taking one dose will prevent recurrence forever. However, it is unsuitable for individuals with chronic cold patterns or those who are constitutionally deficient and obese.

The Heart and Kidney are the lock and key of the eyes. Heart fatigue leads to visual confusion; Kidney fatigue leads to visual dimness; simultaneous fatigue of Heart and Kidney leads to seeing without perceiving. Hence, this formula is primary. Ci Shi (Magnetite), being salty and cold, anchors the Kidney, preventing the Divine Water (Jing fluid of the eye) from leaking outward. Zhu Sha (Cinnabar), being sweet and cool, anchors the Heart, preventing pathological Fire from flaming upward. Since Water and Fire have not yet achieved mutual interaction (Ji Ji), the Spleen and Stomach must be regulated first; thus, Liu Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) is used in double amounts: raw Qu disperses its vital energy, while cooked Qu restrains its violent energy. Once Water and Fire achieve Ji Ji (mutual interaction), transmission and transformation require support; thus, Chen Xiang (Agarwood) is selected exclusively, as its bitter taste promotes descending and its acrid aroma promotes ascending. Furthermore, Ci Shi (Magnetite) guides Water into the Kidney. In ancient times, it was frequently cited for treating Kidney deficiency and fertility issues. Modern practitioners, adhering to the notion that mineral drugs cannot be taken long-term, regard them as enemy medicines. They fail to realize that Ci Shi (Magnetite) has the property of attracting iron. The reason this class of drugs is specifically valued is not only to nourish Kidney Water through extraction but also to borrow its channel to guide the Night Qi of Lung Metal into the Kidney. This allows the mother and child organs to generate each other; Water, clarified by Metal, causes Ministerial Fire to dissipate spontaneously. Alas, the wonder of divine physicians lies in subtleties that can only be discussed with the knowledgeable, not with the vulgar.

The poem states: "Ci Shi (Magnetite) specifically nourishes the Kidney; Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) alone anchors the Heart. These two meridians divide Water and Fire; the regulation and transformation rely on Qu (Leaven) and Chen Xiang (Agarwood)."