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This is Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) modified with Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) and Heye (Nelumbinis Folium), used to treat Leitoufeng (Thunderhead Wind), a condition resembling the alternating chills and fever of Shanghan (Cold Damage) accompanied by swelling and pain in the head and face.

This is Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) modified with Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Lianzi (Coptidis Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), and Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu). It is decocted in water with the dosage reduced by half. Separately, Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 1 qian) and Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba, 0.5 qian) are soaked in half a cup of water. This soaking liquid is added to the previous decoction and boiled until one zhong (a traditional unit of volume) remains for administration. This formula treats excess Qi in the Hand-Yangming Meridian, causing heat in the anterior part of the body, especially when there is pre-existing accumulated heat in the Stomach leading to upward rising of wind-heat. Therefore, Tiaowei Chengqi Tang (Regulate the Stomach Purge Decoction) with Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) and Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, 1 qian each) is first used to promote bowel movements two or three times to clear the internal heat, followed by this decoction. For patients with weak Qi, the dosage of Huanglian is halved.

This is Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) with Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) removed, and Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Caokou (Amomi Fructus), Yizhi (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus), and Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus with roots) added. It treats insufficiency of Qi in the Yangming Meridian. Due to Qi deficiency in the anterior body and weakness of the meridian Qi unable to reach the head and face, there is severe aversion to wind and cold. Fuzi Lizhong Wan (Aconite Regulate the Middle Pill) is taken several times first to warm the middle Jiao, followed by this decoction.

This is Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) with Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) removed, and Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Manjingzi (Vittagiae Fructus), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Bencao (Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma et Radix), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Caokou (Amomi Fructus), and Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) added. It treats numbness, tight jaw spasms, and internal eye twitching caused by wind in the Stomach due to improper diet (deficiency food).

This is Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) modified with Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Guixu (Angelicae Sinensis Radix tip), Sanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma), Pengzu (Curcumae Zedoariae Rhizoma), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex), Longdancao (Gentianae Radix), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), and Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma). Take 5 qian per dose, decoct in water; hold a mouthful while sleeping and swallow it in ten portions. Additionally, prepare half the amount as honey pills the size of beans, taking over one hundred pills per dose, washed down with a mouthful of the decoction. This treats leukorrhea in women during summer.

This is Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) modified with Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Zisu (Perillae Folium), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), and Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma). It is used to disperse and treat Wenyi (Warm Epidemic) and acute exposure to wind-cold.

This is Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) modified with Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), and Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix). It treats stroke affecting the Hand-Yangming and Foot-Yangming meridians, characterized by facial deviation, limb stiffness, and aversion to wind-cold.

This is Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) with Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) and Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) removed, and Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), and Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) added. It treats Houbi (Throat Bi) caused by heat-toxin from seasonal epidemics. If fresh Aiye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) is unavailable, burning Shechuangzi (Cnidii Fructus) in a bottle and inhaling the smoke will cure it immediately.

This is Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) modified with Huangqi (Astragali Radix) and Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix). It treats excessive epistaxis (nosebleed), sallow complexion, dry eyes with excessive discharge, and hand numbness.

This is Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) modified with Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Manjingzi (Vittagiae Fructus), and Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex). It treats internal cataracts and tinnitus due to insufficient Spleen and Stomach function resulting from irregular diet and physical overexertion. Or for chronic visual impairment. This medicine brightens vision; long-term use prevents internal cataracts, tinnitus, and deafness, enriches spirit and Yuan Qi (Original Qi), lightens the body, and strengthens the ears and eyes.

Baijie San (Hundred Dissolution Powder): Uses Shengma Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Root Decoction) modified with Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 4 liang) and Changpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma, 1 liang). It treats Taiyang-Yangming Hebing (Combined Disease of Taiyang and Yangming).