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This is Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction) with added Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 2 liang), used to treat Fei Zhang (Lung Distension) characterized by cough, Qi rebellion, irritability, wheezing, a floating pulse, and fluid retention in the epigastrium.

It is used to treat Feng Shui (Wind-Water edema) characterized by aversion to wind, generalized edema, a floating pulse, absence of thirst, continuous spontaneous sweating, and no significant heat on the body surface.
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 6 liang), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 0.5 jin), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 3 liang), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, 15 pieces, split).
Take these five herbs, add six sheng of water, first decoct Mahuang, remove the foam on the surface, then add the remaining herbs, decoct until three sheng remain, divide into three doses, and take warm.
According to Cheng Wuji: The Stomach is the master of the twelve channels; the Spleen manages water and grain and is considered a lowly organ, akin to a maid. The *Neijing* states that the Spleen primarily transports fluids for the Stomach. Therefore, this formula is named Yue Bi Tang.

This is Yue Bi Tang with added Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 0.5 sheng), used to treat cough and Qi rebellion, specifically Lung Distension where the patient wheezes, eyes appear as if protruding, and the pulse is floating and large.

This is Yue Bi Tang with added Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 4 liang), used to treat extreme heat in flesh, resulting in depletion of body fluids, open pores, profuse sweating, invasion of Li Wind pathogenic factors leading to lower jiao weakness and aversion to wind.
Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 1 piece, processed).

This is Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) with added Banxia, Chenpi, Zisu, and Shengjiang, used to treat cough caused by Cold pathogen invading the Lung.

This is Ma Huang Tang with added Chenpi, Zisu, Sangbai, Bohe, Dafupi, Shengjiang, and Wumei, decocted and taken, serving as a general formula for chronic asthma and cough.

This is Ma Huang Tang without Guizhi, using Sheng Gancao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 3 qian), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, untrimmed stems, 6 fen), and Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, unpeeled, 50 grains), used to treat Wind-cold common cold.

This is San Ao Tang (Three Uninhibited Decoction), with Mahuang (de-stemmed) and Xingren (de-peeled and de-husked), divided into two doses, used to treat sudden syncope, death-like states, Ke Wu (sudden fright/illness from outsiders), Gui Ji (ghost strike), Fei Shi (flying corpse disease) causing Qi exhaustion, jaw stiffness, and unconsciousness.

This is San Ao Tang with added Shigao and Zhimu, a formula for Phlegm-wheezing; if Zhimu is removed and Xi Cha (Fine Tea) is added, it is called Wu Ao Tang (Five Uninhibited Decoction).

This is San Ao Tang with added Shigao, Houpo, Banxia, Wuweizi, Ganjiang, Xixin, and Xiaomai, used to treat cough with a floating pulse.

This is San Ao Tang with added Kudonghua, Ejiao, Zhimu, Mubei, Banxia, Sangye, and Shengjiang.

This is San Ao Tang with added Suzi, Sangbai, Chifuling, Juhong, plus Jiang and Zao, decocted and taken, used to treat cough due to Wind-Cold invading the Lung, characterized by heavy voice, chest oppression, dizziness, and vertigo.

It is used to treat Taiyang disease after six or seven days, following severe purgation, presenting with a deep and slow pulse at the cun position, cold limbs, absent pulse at the chi position, throat obstruction, expectoration of pus and blood, and persistent diarrhea.
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 2.5 liang, de-stemmed), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1.1 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 1.1 liang), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Weirui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma, each 11 zhu), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Tiandongdong (Asparagi Radix), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Fuling (Poria), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, each 6 zhu).
Take these fourteen herbs, add one dou of water, first decoct Mahuang until boiling for one boil, remove the foam, then add the remaining herbs, decoct until three sheng remain, filter, divide into three doses, and take warm. The interval between doses should be approximately the time required to cook three dou of rice.
Acrid and moistening herbs such as Danggui and Guizhi; sweet and moderating herbs such as Baizhu, which tonify the Spleen and clear heat.