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Formula for treating sudden onset of dian (epilepsy/mental disorder). Moxibustion at the depression on the penis (Qugu, CV2) three moxa cones; once urination becomes unobstructed, the disease is cured.

Another formula: Three moxa cones on the penis; fourteen moxa cones in the seam below the scrotum.

Yet another formula: Three moxa cones on each nipple; seven moxa cones in the hairy area at the root of the big toe; seven moxa cones at the proximal interphalangeal joint of the little toe.

Yet another formula: Take one sheng of Tingli (Descurainiae Semen seu Fructus), pound it three thousand times. Suspend a white dog upside down, strike it with a stick to make it bleed, collect the blood, and mix it with the powder of Tingli. Form pills the size of hemp seeds. Take one pill per dose, three times a day, until recovery.

Yet another formula: Three sheng of Langdangzi (Daturae Fructus), five sheng of wine. Soak, take out, dry in the sun, soak again until the wine is exhausted. Pound and take one qianbi (a small measuring spoon) per dose, three times a day. Do not take too much, as it will exacerbate mania.

Also from *Duanju*: Diankuang Langdang San (Datura Powder for Epilepsy and Mania). Three sheng of Langdangzi (Daturae Fructus). Grind into powder, soak in one sheng of wine for several days, take out, pound, mix with the original soaking liquid, strain to remove dregs, and simmer over water until it can be formed into pills. Take three pills the size of soybeans per dose, three times a day. The mouth and face will feel tight, there will be a sensation of insects crawling in the head, and red spots should appear on the forehead and corresponding areas of the hands and feet. This indicates a sign of recovery. If these signs are not seen, finish taking the medicine.

Yet another formula: Grind Fangkui (Malvae Seed or Root) into powder, take with warm wine, one dao gui to two or three dao gui. Recovery is indicated by a moist body and slight numbness.

Yet another formula: Burn the rope used by a person who hanged themselves, take an amount held by three fingers, and ingest it.

Generally, when dian (epilepsy/mental disorder) attacks, the patient falls to the ground, foams at the mouth, loses consciousness, does not respond to forceful restraint, rises acting like someone with kuang (mania), and may defecate involuntarily. Such cases are difficult to treat.

Formula for treating sudden onset of kuang (mania). Burn toads, grind into powder, take one fangcun bi (square-inch scoop) per dose, three times a day, taken with wine.

Another formula: Lay the patient on the ground, pour cold water over their face, continuing this throughout the day.

Formula for treating sudden kuang (mania) with delirious speech and talking to ghosts. Prick slightly below the nail of the big toe, and the symptoms will stop immediately.

Another formula: Bind both hands tightly with a steamer belt. Apply fire moxibustion to the left and right hypochondrium until the lines around the elbows rise. Seven moxa cones per side. After a short while, the patient will speak their own name, begging to leave. Ask questions slowly, then release the hands.

Generally, when kuang (mania) attacks, the patient wants to run, or claims to be noble or divine. All kinds of fire moxibustion methods should be prepared to achieve permanent cure.

If the patient is weeping or groaning, this is caused by evil spirits rather than kuang (mania); treat according to formulas for dispelling evil spirits. *Jin Xiao Fang* records: Ashes from hatched silkworm cocoons, taken with water or wine, cure the condition. This treats wind-dian (wind-induced epilepsy/mental disorder).

Supplementary Formulas

*Dou Men Fang* treats dian (epilepsy/mental disorder). Use moxa on the midpoint between the anus and the scrotum, based on the patient's age in terms of moxa cones.

*Qian Jin Fang* treats various diseases of wind-dian (wind-induced epilepsy/mental disorder). Four sheng of Mahuren (Cannabis Seed), six sheng of water. Boil vigorously until foam forms, strain, simmer to obtain seven he. Take on an empty stomach in the morning. Whether seizures occur or not, or if there is excessive talking, do not be alarmed. Restrain the patient's hands and feet to keep them calm. Three doses will cure.

Another formula: Treats kuang xie (mad evil) attacking at any time, with disheveled hair, screaming, wanting to kill, disregarding fire and water. Make pills of Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix) with honey, the size of wuzi (wuze fruit/seeds). Take ten pills per dose, washed down with Bohe Tang (Mint Decoction).

*Waitai Miyao* treats feng xian (wind epilepsy), with pain pulling the hypochondrium, vomiting during attacks, and tinnitus like cicadas. Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix), remove heart and skin, dry in sun, pound and sieve. Take one fangcun bi (square-inch scoop) with wine. Long-term use can also prolong life.

*Guang Li Fang* treats xin re feng xian (heart-heat wind epilepsy). Grind Longjiao (Dragon Horn) thoroughly to extract juice. Take two he after meals, twice a day.

*Jing Yan Hou Fang* treats long-standing wind xian (epilepsy) in adults and children, throat phlegm cough, generalized wind rashes, and sudden tidal flow of saliva.

This medicine does not cause severe vomiting, only expels saliva. Children take one zi character measure; Gudi (Melon Fruit) amount is unlimited, finely ground into powder. Adults take one zi character measure; those under fifteen or frail elderly take half a zi character measure. Take with well water in the morning. Hold a piece of rock sugar in the mouth during a meal; after a while, saliva will flow out like water. If the illness is chronic and saliva is exhausted, a cloth-like substance resembling dried saliva will float on the water surface, making the water clear as a mirror. After saliva is exhausted, eat congee for one or two days. If vomiting is excessive and fatigue is severe, drink one cup of Shexiang Tang (Musk Decoction) to stop it. Cut Musk finely, mix with warm water, and take. Formerly, Minister Jue suffered from dizziness; taking this medicine to expel saliva was effective.

*Ming Huang Za Lu* states that during the Kaiyuan era, there was a famous doctor named Ji Peng. By observing people's complexions and conversations, he could know the depth of their illness without pulse diagnosis. The Emperor heard of this and summoned him to the Ye Ting palace to examine a palace maid. During the day, she laughed, sang, cried, and screamed, appearing manic, but her feet could not touch the ground. Ji Peng observed and said, "This must be due to eating full and exerting great strength, causing a sudden fall." He gave her Yunmu Tang (Mica Decoction) to induce deep sleep. Upon waking, her suffering ceased. She explained that during the birth celebration of Princess Taihua, the palace held grand music and dance performances. As the lead singer, fearing her voice would not be clear and long enough, she ate pig trotter soup until full, then performed a major song on stage. After the song, she felt intense heat in her chest. While playing on a terrace wall, she fell from a height and remained unconscious for a long time before regaining consciousness, resulting in manic illness where her feet could not touch the ground.