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This is Da Xianxiong Tang (Major Inward-Draining Pill), modified by increasing the dosage of Rhizoma et Radix Rhei (Dahuang, 大黄) to two liang, reducing Sal Nitratis (Mangxiao, 芒硝) to half a sheng, and adding Semen Lepidii seu Descurainiae (Tinglizi, 葶苈子) and Fructus Armeniacae (Xingren, 杏仁), each half a sheng. First, pound the Rhizoma et Radix Rhei (Dahuang, 大黄) and Semen Lepidii seu Descurainiae (Tinglizi, 葶苈子), mix them with Sal Nitratis (Mangxiao, 芒硝), and grind into a paste-like consistency, then blend with the powder. Take one pill the size of a bullet. Separately, pound the Radix Euphorbiae Humifusae (Gansui, 甘遂) into powder (one qian bi). Add Mel (Bai Mi, 白蜜) two he and water two sheng. Boil until one sheng remains. Take warm in one dose. The bowels will move after one night. If not, take another dose; the effect is achieved when the bowels move. Contraindications follow the general rules for taking these medicines. For Jie Xiong Syndrome (Syndrome of Knotting in the Chest), if the pulse is floating and large, do not purge; purging will lead to death. If all symptoms of Jie Xiong Syndrome (Syndrome of Knotting in the Chest) are present and restlessness occurs...

To treat Taiyang Wind-Stroke Syndrome (Taiyang Fengzhong Bing, 太阳中风) accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting, only attack the interior after the exterior syndrome has resolved.
Radix Genkwa (Yuanhua, 芫花) (processed, acrid, warm), Radix Euphorbiae Humifusae (Gansui, 甘遂) (bitter, cold), Radix Euphorbiae Pekinensis (Daji, 大戟) (bitter, cold, equal parts), Fructus Jujubae (Dazao, 大枣) (ten pieces, split, sweet, warm).
The above three herbs (Radix Genkwa (Yuanhua, 芫花), Radix Euphorbiae Humifusae (Gansui, 甘遂), Radix Euphorbiae Pekinensis (Daji, 大戟)) are each pounded into powder. Use one and a half sheng of water to first decoct ten large Fructus Jujubae (Dazao, 大枣) until eight he remain. Strain, add the herb powders. Strong individuals take one qian bi; weak individuals take half a qian bi. Take on an empty stomach at dawn.
Commentary: Cheng Wuji stated: "Acrid substances disperse; the acridity of Radix Genkwa (Yuanhua, 芫花) disperses fluid retention. Bitter substances drain; the bitterness of Radix Euphorbiae Humifusae (Gansui, 甘遂) and Radix Euphorbiae Pekinensis (Daji, 大戟) drains water. Water is governed by the Kidney. Sweet is the flavor of the Spleen."
Sweating.
Not yet harmonized.

This is Shizao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction) added with Semen Sterculiae Lychnophorae (Qianniu, 牵牛), Rhizoma et Radix Rhei (Dahuang, 大黄), and Calamina (Qingfen, 轻粉), made into water pills.

This is Shenxiao Wan (Divine Effect Pill) added with Resina Draconis (Ruxiang, 乳香) and Resina Olibani (Moyao, 没药).

This is Shenxiao Wan (Divine Effect Pill) added with Cortex Phellodendri Amurensis (Huanglian, 黄连 - *Note: Huanglian is usually Cortex Coptidis, but text says Huanglian*), Cortex Phellodendri Amurensis (Huangbai, 黄柏), and Atramentum (Qingdai, 青黛). Yuanrong said: These four medicines are extremely toxic and should not be tried lightly.

This is Shizao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction) without Radix Genkwa (Yuanhua, 芫花), added with Semen Sinapis Albae (Baijiezi, 白芥子) and Farina Hordei (Damaimian, 大麦面). The three herbs are powdered, mixed evenly, formed into cakes, and slowly fried until yellow and cooked, then powdered again. Mix with one liang of Farina Hordei (Damaimian, 大麦面) as above, use paste to make pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take ten to fifteen pills on an empty stomach with cold wine. Mingli Chentong Wan contains no Radix Euphorbiae Pekinensis (Daji, 大戟). It treats Hongjiaojiao (Hongjiaojiao, 香港脚 - gouty swelling of feet) attacking upward, pain caused by wind-toxin wandering, with divine efficacy. It also treats edema and swelling.

This is Shenxiao Wan (Divine Effect Pill) added with Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (Qingpi, 青皮), Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae (Chenpi, 陈皮), and Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum (Muxiang, 木香), made into water pills. Take seventy pills with plain boiled water.

This is Shizao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction) without Radix Genkwa (Yuanhua, 芫花) and Fructus Jujubae (Dazao, 大枣), added with Semen Sinapis Albae (Baijiezi, 白芥子) and Pulpa Rosae Chinensis (Taoren Ni, 桃仁泥). Make paste pills. Take five to seven pills initially, gradually increasing to ten pills. Take with ginger soup. Treats pain throughout the body and in both flanks, where phlegm clings to dead blood.

This is Shizao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction) without Fructus Jujubae (Dazao, 大枣), increased with Rhizoma et Radix Rhei (Dahuang, 大黄) and Cortex Phellodendri Amurensis (Huangbai, 黄柏), made into water pills. Take twenty to thirty pills before sleep with saliva, or with plain boiled water. The preparation method is detailed in Zhunsheng. To remove damp accumulation from the diaphragm, adjust according to judgment. To induce purgation, take on an empty stomach.