Formula Type Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
Actions Clears heat and opens the orifices, eliminates phlegm and toxin, calms the spirit.
Source Wen Bing Tiao Bian (1798)
Ingredients Niu Huang3g Xi Jiao3g She Xiang0.75g Huang Lian3g Huang Qin3g Zhi Zi3g Xiong Huang3g Bing Pian0.75g Yu Jin3g Zhu ShaToxic Zhen Zhu1.5g
Indication
Contraindication Pregnancy This formula, in its original historical form, is no longer available and not used due to the fact that it contains endangered species such as Xi Jiao and She Xiang, as well as toxic ingredients like Zhu Sha.

Formula Type Warm and Tonify the Yang
Actions Warms and Tonifies Kidney Yang, Regulates Water & Relieves Edema
Source Yi Fang Ji Jie (Analytical Collection of Medical Formulas) by Wang Ang (1682)
Ingredients Shu Di Huang24g Shan Zhu Yu12g Shan Yao12g Ze Xie9g Fu Ling9g Mu Dan Pi9g Fu Zi3g Rou Gui3g
Indication
Contraindication Use with caution in those with poor appetite, loose stool, and chronic diarrhea due to Spleen and Stomach deficiency. Contraindicated in patients with deficiency heat rising, with dry mouth and throat and red tongue with scanty coat. Contraindicated during pregnancy.