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Dong the Immortal's Method for Treating Smallpox: It is difficult for people today to diagnose smallpox without knowing the principles. At the initial stage, regardless of whether the patient's constitution is strong or weak, the key lies in tonifying Qi and Blood, combined with herbs that release the exterior.

Formula for the First Day: If a child presents with fever and eyes that appear "drunk" (dull, red, and swollen), this is the indication for using this formula. If the "drunk eye" symptom is not present, this formula must not be used. This treats external pathogenic factors; upon seeing these symptoms, administer urgently, decoct first, to achieve a rapid recovery.

Formula for the Second Day: Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) 2 qian, Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong) 3 qian, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) 1 qian, Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng) 2 qian, Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui) 5 qian, Scrophulariae Radix (Yuanshen) 3 qian, Rehmanniae Radix (Shengdi) 5 qian.

Formula for the Third Day: Ginseng Radix (Renshen) 5 fen, Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao) 3 qian, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) 3 qian, Poria (Fuling) 3 qian, Scrophulariae Radix (Yuanshen) 2 qian, Massa Medicata Fermentata (Shenqu) 3 fen, Moutan Cortex (Danpi) 1 qian.

Formula for the Fourth Day: Ginseng Radix (Renshen) 1 qian, Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui) 2 qian, Prepared Rehmanniae Radix (Shudi) 5 qian, Poria (Fuling) 3 qian, Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Jinyinhua) 3 qian, Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) 5 fen, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) 1 qian.

Fifth Formula: Ginseng Radix (Renshen) 1 qian, Poria (Fuling) 3 qian, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) 2 qian, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) 1 qian. If there is food stagnation, add Coici Semen Germinatum (Maiya) 5 fen and Crataegi Fructus (Shanzha) 5 pieces; if there is no food stagnation, do not add them.

Master Hua's Formula for Treating Adverse Cases (Huai Zheng): For treating blackened pustules, which others may deem hopeless, administration will revive the patient immediately. Use Ginseng Radix (Renshen) 3 qian, Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) 1 qian, Bombyx Batryticatus (Chantui) 5 fen, Scrophulariae Radix (Yuanshen) 2 qian, Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui) 2 qian, Schizonepetae Spica (Jingjie Sui) 1 qian. Decoct two zhong of water until reduced to eight fen, and administer by force-feeding to revive the patient. Generally, adverse cases are caused by deficiency of Yuan Qi, preventing the fire-toxin from erupting. Ginseng is used to assist Yuan Qi, and Scrophularia is used to clear floating fire. Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium resolves phlegm and opens the stomach, ensuring Ginseng does not cause stagnation. Schizonepeta disperses pathogens and guides fire back to its source. Angelica generates new blood and removes old stasis, eliminating stagnant Qi. Bombyx removes toxic macules. How can common people know this wonderful method? It must not be taken during the initial stage; it is only suitable for adverse cases.

[Additional Formula/Modifications]: Ginseng Radix (Renshen) 1 qian, Astragali Radix (Huangqi) 1 qian, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) 1 qian, Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao) 2 qian, Rehmanniae Radix (Shengdi) 2 qian, Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong) 2 qian, Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu) 8 fen, Carthami Flos (Honghua) 5 fen.

[Modifications based on symptoms]: If the pustule color is black: If there is sweating, double the dose of Astragali Radix (Huangqi); if there is phlegm, add Sinapis Albi Semen (Baijiezhi) 1 qian; if there is itching, add Schizonepetae Fructus (Jingjiezhi) 6 fen; if there is body pain, add [text missing/cut off after "Guang"]; add Cinnamomi Cortex (Rougui) 1 qian, and increase the doses of Ginseng Radix (Renshen) and Astragali Radix (Huangqi); if the head does not protrude, it indicates Qi deficiency, so double the dose of Astragali Radix (Huangqi); if the pus is insufficient, Prepared Rehmanniae Radix (Shudi) 2 qian is appropriate.