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Treatment for Hongxiangjiao (Gouty Arthritis characterized by swelling, pain, and numbness in the feet) with significant efficacy.
*Saiga Tataricae Cornu* (Antelope Horn), *Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix* (Qianghuo), *Cinnamomi Cortex* (Guixin), *Poria* (Baifuling), *Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix* (Niuxi), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren), *Prunus Liitzei Semen* (Yuliren), *Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum* (Banxia), *Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata* (Fuzi), *Arecae Pericarpium* (Dafupi), *Ephedrae Herba* (Mahuang), *Rhei Radix et Rhizoma* (Dahuang).
*Rhinocerotis Cornu* (Xijiao).

The above herbs are individually washed, finely chopped, sun-dried, and divided into eight portions. If the patient is elderly or has deficiency-cold of the Zang-Fu organs, divide into sixteen portions. For each dose, take one portion, add two bowls of water and ten slices of ginger, decoct until half a bowl remains.

If there is pain in the feet and knees, add *Cinnamomi Ramulum* (Rougui), *Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix* (Niuxi), *Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix* (Qianghuo), and *Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata* (Fuzi), each 1 liang.
If there is constipation with dry stools, add *Rhei Radix et Rhizoma* (Dahuang) and *Talcum* (Huashi), each 1 qian. If the Zang-Fu excess is more severe, adding an additional 1 qian is acceptable.
If there is spasm and tightness of tendons and vessels, add *Sappan Lignum* (Sumu) and *Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix* (Niuxi), each 1 fen; if there is calf cramp, add *Chaenomelis Fructus* (Mugua) and *Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix* (Niuxi), each 0.5 liang; if Qi attacks causing chest heat, add *Gastrodiae Rhizoma* (Tianma) and *Gypsum Fibrosum* (Shigao), each 0.5 liang; if Qi attacks causing heart pain, add *Areca Seed* (Binglang).

Take the above medicines according to these methods for infallible results. Avoid all damp noodles, roasted/popped foods, and other toxic substances that stir wind.

Treatment for Hongxiangjiao caused by Wind-Toxin and Dampness, where pathogenic factors invade causing pain, itching, paralysis, or sores with continuous yellow discharge. This formula is highly effective, surpassing other prescriptions.
*Elap Carinata* (Wushe, 4 liang); *Panthera tigris Os* (Hugu, marinated in vinegar, washed clean, coated with suet, and roasted, 2 liang); *Pini Massonianae Ramulus* (Huangsongjie, soaked in wine and roasted dry); *Gastrodiae Rhizoma* (Tianma); *Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix* (Niuxi); *Dendrobii Caulis* (Shihu, select the root/stem part); *Cibotii Rhizoma* (Gouji); *Dipsaci Radix* (Xuduan).

Grind the above herbs into a fine powder and mix uniformly. Steam *Chaenomelis Fructus* (Mugua) and *Citrus Grandis Pericarpium* (Youzipi) until soft, grind into a paste, dissolve in medicinal wine using silver or earthenware vessels, boil, and mix with the herbal powder to form pills the size of *Koelreuteriae paniculatae* seeds (Wutongzi).

Treatment for stubborn Bi syndrome (impediment) caused by Deficient-Wind, Cold, and Dampness, resulting in numbness, weakness of the legs, and inability to walk.
*Aconiti Lateralis Radix* (Cezi); *Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix* (Niuxi); *Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix* (Danshen); *Corni Fructus* (Shanzhuyu); *Polygoni Multiflori Caulis* (Shuodigu); *Eucommiae Cortex* (Duzhong); *Dendrobii Caulis* (Shihu, each 1 liang); *Saposhnikoviae Radix* (Fangfeng); *Zingiberis Rhizoma* (Ganjiang); *Zanthoxyli Fructus* (Shujiao); *Asari Radix et Rhizoma* (Xixin, 2 liang).

Grind the above herbs into a fine powder, place in a silk bag, and soak in 4 dou of clear wine for six nights. Initially take 3 he, gradually increasing the dosage until therapeutic effect is achieved.

Treatment for Hongxiangjiao complicated by Wind-Deficiency, Labor Damage, and Toxins, presenting with pain, weakness, paralysis, lower Jiao deficiency-cold, slight residual heat in the chest, palpitations due to Heart-Deficiency, insomnia, poor appetite, fatigue, shortness of breath, and frequent thirst day and night.
*Scutellariae Radix* (Huangqin); *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma* (Gancao); *Paeoniae Radix Alba* (Baishao); *Ophiopogonis Tuber* (Maimendong); *Panacis Ginseng Radix* (Renshen); *Cynomorii Herba* (Congrong); *Rehmanniae Radix Preparata* (Shudihuang); *Lithargyri* (Chishizhi); *Lycii Cortex* (Digupi); *Poria Cum Pinodia* (Baifushen); *Angelicae Sinensis Radix* (Danggui); *Polygalae Radix* (Yuanzhi); *Zea Mays Fermentatum* (Shenqu, 5 liang).
[Original text here is incomplete, missing specific herb names and dosages after "Huang" and before "Gancao"; also missing decoction instructions except for "five slices [of ginger?] and one jujube". The final character "Qin Yi" likely refers to Huangqin 1 [unit], but the context is fragmented.]