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Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishao), Radix Atractylodis Macrocephalae (Baizhu) (each 3 qian), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui), Radix Ginseng (Renshen), Stir-fried and charred Rhizoma Cnidii (Chao Hei Jingjie), Semen Sinapis Albae (Baijiezi) (each 2 qian), Radix Bupleuri (Chaihu) (1 qian), Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) (0.5 fen), Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (Chenpi), Fructus Crataegi (Shenqu) (each 0.3 fen).
Decoct in water and take orally.

In winter, after contracting Cold Pathogen (Hanxue), if sudden Jue syndrome (Juezheng, characterized by cold extremities) occurs after twelve days, the patient may appear rigid like a corpse, yet feel intense heat in the heart region, with limbs as cold as ice. Some cases persist for three to four days without body decomposition; people consider this Corpse Jue (Shijue), but who knows that this is actually Evil Fire invading the Pericardium Collateral (Xinbaolu), tightly closing the Qi mechanism to protect the Heart? The Cold disease transmits through the Six Meridians (Liujing), rarely transmitting to the Heart itself; once it reaches the Heart, death is inevitable. However, for evil to transmit to the Heart, it is because the Pericardium is deficient, lacking the strength to shield the Heart from direct invasion. If the Pericardium were originally sound, even if evil attacked the Heart Palace directly, the membranes of the Danzhong (Chest Center) would be sufficient to resist. Yet, when all Three Yin and Three Yang meridians are affected by evil and damaged, the Pericardium, acting as a ministerial official, fights desperately against the invaders. Calling for royal assistance yields no response; thus, it can only firmly close the palace gates, willing to perish with the Monarch (Heart). Seeing that the commands of the Monarch and Minister cannot be proclaimed outwardly, the various Zang-Fu organs naturally disintegrate, resembling a state without a ruler. Hence, the hands, feet, and limbs become cold first, like dead ash. At this moment, if there were generals capable of breaking the siege and seizing the gate, sweeping away the demons, and saving the Monarch and Minister from peril, the outer vassals would naturally respond, without waiting for imperial summons, all hastening to submit. So, what is the treatment method? Boost the Qi of the Pericardium and add herbs that dispel evil, thereby reversing death and restoring life. Use the Formula: Jiu Xin Shen Dan (Rescue Heart Spirit Decoction):
Radix Ginseng (Renshen) (1 liang), Rhizoma Coptidis (Huanglian) (3 qian), Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii (Changpu) (2 qian), Poria (Fuling), Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishao) (1 liang), Rhizoma Pinelliae Preparatum (Banxia) (3 qian), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi) (0.1 fen).
Decoct in water to obtain one bowl. Insert a pen-like tube into the patient's throat, and have a relative hold the medicine in their mouth to administer it. No patient will fail to receive it. After one dose, vital Qi returns; after two doses, the intense heat in the heart resolves, and the limbs become warm.

Jue syndrome often involves heat; the coldness of the limbs like ice indicates that the heat within the heart is like fire. Extreme heat may manifest as chills, and extreme chills lead to death, yet the Heart may not have died yet. This formula uses Radix Ginseng (Renshen) to secure the generating Qi, and Rhizoma Coptidis (Huanglian) to clear the fire-evil in the Heart and Pericardium. Add a small amount of Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi) as a vanguard, and Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii (Changpu) as a guide, leading Radix Ginseng (Renshen) and Rhizoma Coptidis (Huanglian) to break through and enter the Heart together. Additionally, Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishao), Poria (Fuling), and Rhizoma Pinelliae Preparatum (Banxia) soothe the Liver without aiding fire, and promote diuresis to resolve phlegm. Thus, the support is strong, making it easier to attack the evil. One might doubt that using Rhizoma Coptidis (Huanglian) to clear heat is correct, but why aid it with Radix Ginseng (Renshen), and why use such a large dose? Who knows that when the Six Meridians are fully transmitted to attack the Heart, the Zang-Fu organs are naturally deficient. Using much Rhizoma Coptidis (Huanglian) without Radix Ginseng (Renshen) as the Sovereign herb means having courage but no strategy, likely causing excessive damage and injuring the Original Qi, with the risk of the Ruler being weak and the Minister strong. Although it saves the Ruler momentarily, it cannot guard him for long, which is akin to vainly using surprise troops.
For this syndrome, Huo Xin Dan (Revive Heart Decoction) is very effective.
Radix Ginseng (Renshen) (1 liang), Rhizoma Coptidis (Huanglian) (3 qian), Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii (Changpu) (1 qian), Radix Ophiopogonis (Maidong), Semen Ziziphi Spinosae Preparatum (Sheng Zaoren) (each 5 qian), Rhizoma Arisaematis (Nanxing), Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi) (0.3 fen), Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum (Liangjiang), Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens (Shengjiang) (10 slices).
Decoct in water and administer via gavage.