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Mao Ri Xing Jun said: Excellent. I did not expect this discussion to elucidate the principles so thoroughly, bringing such great satisfaction. However, I also select one theory: Yangming Fire, although originating from the Pericardium (Xin Bao), when it is Excess Fire, heavily utilizes Metal of Lung (Fei Jin) with Liang Zhi, adding Bai Shao (White Peony Root) two qian, in Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber) with Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit) three qian, Bai Shao five qian, Gan Cao (Licorice Root) one qian, Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) three qian, Yuan Shen (Scrophularia Root) three [missing unit], each one, treating Liver (Gan) Wei Qu.

Lu Zu Ze: For example, if a person suffers from symptoms of frustration and agitation that cannot be tolerated for even a moment, this is Fire Stagnation unable to diffuse, hence such condition. If using... then... one... fire...

Liu Xian said: Excellent. No one has ever discussed this further; I wish to prescribe a formula but cannot. Qi Dryness is Fire within Qi, which should also be treated with calming methods to wait. I also... qian. Blood Dryness is due to Heat in Blood, often manifesting as Epistaxis (Nosebleed) with bleeding, Heart Restlessness (Xin Fan) and Insomnia (Bu Mei), inability to rest peacefully, Palpitations (Zheng Chong) and other symptoms. The formula uses: Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) three liang, Shao Yao (Peony Root)... fried Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphus Seed) one qian. Decoct in water and take orally.

Lu Zu Ze: For example, if both feet are numb and unable to walk on the ground, and both hands cannot grasp objects, the method should use one fire bamboo tube, removing the nodes in the middle, using round wood to tread Yi Ren (Coix Seed)... must... thus unable to extend and flex as desired, must make it move before applying medication. The movement of both hands requires two people to reverse the patient's hands behind their back, beating them with a wooden mallet until both arms feel sore and numb, then administering decoction medicine to take. Otherwise... Hua Zhen Ren said: The treatment method is most excellent. I have another method for these two conditions, which is particularly appropriate. Have someone hold the person sitting up, and with a strong person, extend and roll back their hands... those who do not...

Dong Da Xian Ze: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter treatment methods: Spring suits dispersing and draining, Summer suits cooling and clearing, Autumn suits following the Qi's肃 (solemnity/descending), Winter suits following the Qi's cold... In Spring, use formula: Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) one qian, Huang [missing character] one qian, Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root) one qian, Dang Gui two qian, Bai Shao three qian, Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel) five fen, Gan Cao one qian, Shen [missing character]. Summer use: Mai Dong three qian, Yuan Shen three qian, Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry) one qian, Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome) five qian, Gan Cao one qian, Xiang Ru (Elsholtzia Herb) eight fen, Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) three fen, Fu [missing character]. Autumn use: Mai Dong five qian, Bei Wu Wei (Northern Schisandra) one qian, Ren Shen one qian, Gan Cao one qian, Bai He (Lily Bulb) five qian, Kuan Dong Hua (Farfola Flower) one qian, Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root) one qian. Winter use: Bai Zhu five qian, Fu Ling (Poria) three qian, Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Fruit) two qian, Shu Di (Prepared Rehmannia Root) five qian, Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) three fen, Sheng Zao Ren (Raw Ziziphus Seed) one qian, Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berry) one qian. Hong Luan Shi Zhe said: Spring use Ren Shen... to regulate Qi, with Chai, Shao, Gui to nourish Liver (Gan) and soothe Wood Qi, not overcoming Spleen Earth, naturally obtaining nourishment...收敛 (astringe) not... supplement... reduce...