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Fuling (Poria) 3 liang, Shaoyao (White Peony Root) 3 liang, Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) 3 liang (sliced), Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome) 2 liang, Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root) 1 piece (processed, skin removed, broken into eight pieces).
The above five herbs are boiled in 8 sheng of water to obtain 3 sheng of decoction. The dregs are filtered out. Take 7 ge of the warm decoction per dose, three times a day. Subsequent modifications may be made based on symptoms.
Baizhu, Fuling, Shaoyao, and Shengjiang are herbs that regulate the Spleen and Stomach. The Taiyang (Greater Yang) and Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) meridians are associated with Water Zang organs. By employing the method of strengthening Earth to control Water, the Water pathogenic factors in these two meridians are suppressed and expelled through Qi transformation.
Hence it is named Zhenwu Tang (True Warrior Decoction). The bland nature of Fuling overcomes the bitter taste of Baizhu, transforming bitterness into blandness, allowing entry into the Kidney meridian to overcome dampness; the pungent nature of Shengjiang overcomes the sour taste of Shaoyao, transforming sourness into pungency, allowing entry into the Bladder meridian to secure Yang Qi. Although the naming stems from strengthening Earth, the mechanism of Qi transformation ultimately relies on the lack of Yang in Kan (the lower Jiao/Kidney). If the Kidney gate is not unobstructed and does not undergo Bladder Qi transformation, how can fluids be excreted as urine? Therefore, for the unsettled Water pathogen above, it entirely depends on Fuzi to travel directly to the Lower Jiao to initiate Yang. Consequently, the Water pathogen of Shaoyin must flow from the Yang aspect into the channels and exit. This not only suppresses Water flooding internally in Shaoyin but also defends against Yang collapse externally in Taiyang.

Chishizhi (Kaolin) 1 jin (half used whole, half sifted into powder), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger) 1 liang, Jingmi (Rice Grain) 1 sheng.
The above three ingredients are boiled in 7 sheng of water until the rice is cooked. The dregs are filtered out. Take 7 ge of the warm decoction, mixed with one fangcunbi of Chishizhi powder, three times a day. If cured after one dose, do not take the remainder.
Taohua Tang (Peach Blossom Decoction) is not named for its color, but because it is used for Kidney Yang deficiency, acting as if bringing warmth to a cold valley, hence the name. Chishizhi enters the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine meridian.
Ganjiang
completely removes
incorporates Chishizhi (Note: Original text appears fragmented here; context implies Ganjiang warms the middle and aids Chishizhi's astringency).

Mahuang (Ephedra Stem) 3 liang (nodes removed), Xingren (Apricot Seed) 70 grains (skin and tips removed), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) 2 liang (bark removed), Gancao (Licorice Root) 1 liang (roasted).
The above four herbs are boiled in 9 sheng of water. First, boil Mahuang alone until the volume decreases by 2 sheng, skimming off the foam. Then add the remaining herbs and boil to obtain 2.5 sheng of decoction. Filter out the dregs. Take 8 ge of the warm decoction. Cover with blankets to induce a slight sweat. There is no need to drink hot porridge. Rest and care instructions follow those of Guizhi Tang.
Mahuang Tang is a formula that breaks through the Ying (Nutritive) level. Observing the main principles of this prescription: Mahuang is light and clear, entering the Lung meridian; Xingren is heavy and turbid, entering the Heart meridian. When Zhang Zhongjing treats early-stage Taiyang disease,
he necessarily eliminates from within
its major exterior syndrome,
suppressing (Note: Original text ends abruptly with "Ji", meaning to restrain or stop).