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Cough (Ke) refers to the act of coughing with sound. What is commonly called "sou" actually refers to expectoration (Note: The original text defines Ke and Sou differently from traditional TCM; usually, Ke is sound without phlegm, Sou is phlegm without sound, or heavy sound is Ke, smooth expectoration is Sou, but here we translate according to the original text). The Lung governs Qi. Cold exposure to the body or consumption of cold food and drink damages the Lung, causing Qi to rebel and ascend instead of descending, and Qi becomes disordered and fails to consolidate, impacting the diaphragm and throat. This causes a tickling sensation in the throat, as if there were an obstruction, resulting in coughing. In severe cases, it continues incessantly, preventing comfort in sitting or lying down, interrupting speech, causing pain throughout the body upon movement, and the sound can be heard by those nearby.

The origins of cough include those caused by Lung cold, those caused by retained fluids (fluid retention), and those caused by pathogenic factors at the half-exterior half-interior level. Although all are termed cough, their treatments differ. The *Neijing* states: "Why does the Lung cause cough?" The skin and hair follicles are the exterior correspondence of the Lung. When pathogens first invade the skin and hair, they follow this correspondence into the Lung, causing Lung cold. Water drunk enters the stomach and travels up through the Lung meridian to the Lung. If the Lung already has cold, the internal and external pathogens combine and lodge in the Lung, resulting in cough; this is cough due to Lung cold.

In Taiyang disease where the exterior syndrome is unresolved, with fluid retention in the epigastrium, presenting with dry retching, fever, and cough, Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction) is the primary treatment. In Shaoyin disease, presenting with abdominal pain, difficulty in urination, heaviness and pain in the four limbs, and spontaneous diarrhea, this indicates fluid retention. If the patient also has cough, Zhen Wu Tang (True Warrior Decoction) added with Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Xi Xin (Asarum), and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) is the primary treatment. These two cases belong to cough caused by retained fluids. Although both are caused by fluid retention, Xiao Qing Long Tang treats cough caused by the combination of fluid retention and exterior cold, while Zhen Wu Tang treats cough caused by the combination of fluid retention and interior cold. This must be understood.

In Shanghan wind-strike, presenting with alternating chills and fever, fullness and distress in the chest and hypochondrium, silence with lack of appetite, irritability and frequent vomiting, or accompanied by cough, Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) is used, removing Ren Shen (Ginseng), Da Zao (Jujube), and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and adding Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit). In Shaoyin disease, presenting with cold extremities (Si Ni), if accompanied by cough, Si Ni San (Four Counterflow Powder) added with Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit) is the primary treatment. These two cases belong to cough caused by pathogenic factors transmitting from the exterior to the interior. Although both involve Qi transmitting to the interior, Xiao Chai Hu Tang treats cough caused by Yang pathogens transmitting to the interior and disturbing Lung Qi, while Si Ni San treats cough caused by Yin pathogens transmitting to the interior and disturbing Lung Qi. This must also be understood.

Whether it is exterior cold or interior cold, if it involves fluid retention, it will inevitably disturb the Lung, because cold exposure and cold diet damage the Lung. Whether it is Yang pathogen or Yin pathogen, transmitting from the exterior to the interior will inevitably disturb the Lung, because among the Zang organs, the Lung is located highest. Cough is a disease of the Lung, and treatment must employ dispersing methods. However, there are situations where sweating is contraindicated. The classics state: "If coughing is accompanied by free urination, sweating is contraindicated." If sweating is induced, it leads to cold reversal of the four limbs. It also states: "If coughing is treated with sweating, it leads to fatigue, chest oppression, and abdominal hardness." Although these are adverse reactions, if the pulse is scattered, it indicates Heart Fire punishing Lung Metal (Ghost-Enemy Punishment), which is fatal. One must observe carefully during clinical practice.

The verse says: Coughers with vomiting and asthma often relate to Bladder cold; chills, fever, and toxic firmness value Shaoyang. If it is Shaoyin with frequent diarrhea, four limbs heaviness requires cooling methods.

The Lung governs Qi. If Qi rebels and does not descend, cough occurs. If Heat pathogens attack, Qi becomes dry and stagnant; if Cold pathogens attack, Qi becomes cold and stagnant; if Fluid retention attacks, it conflicts with Qi. Heat, Cold, and Fluid retention all generate Phlegm congestion, which is the origin of cough. Yin-Yang treatment methods are detailed in relevant chapters. Among them, the three syndromes of water-induced cough must be distinguished. Xiao Qing Long Tang treats Taiyang exterior water; Shi Zao Tang treats Taiyang interior water; Zhen Wu Tang treats Yin-syndrome fluid qi. This should be constantly known.

Although so, where lies the main prescription for a specific disease in ancient medicine? The answer is: For cough caused by the combination of water and exterior cold, use Xiao Qing Long Tang to induce sweating; for cough caused by the combination of water and exterior cold (Note: Textual logic seems confused here, previously Zhen Wu Tang was for interior cold, translating literally), use Zhen Wu Tang to warm; for cough caused by interior accumulation combining with water and disturbing the Lung, use Shi Zao Tang to purge.

In Taiyang disease, with body heat, asthma, palpitations in the epigastrium, dry retching, and mild diarrhea, this is fluid in the interior, treated with Xiao Qing Long Tang. If there is difficulty in urination and fullness in the lower abdomen, remove Ma Huang (Ephedra) and add Fu Ling (Poria). If there is fever, aversion to cold, and body pain, use the original formula. If the body is cool, with cough, dry retching, mild diarrhea, epigastric fullness, and pain radiating to the flanks, this is interior water, treated with Shi Zao Tang.

In Shaoyang disease, with alternating chills and fever, hard and painful fullness in the chest and hypochondrium with cough, use Xiao Chai Hu Tang. If there is diarrhea, remove Ren Shen (Ginseng), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and Da Zao (Jujube), and add Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger).

In Shaoyin disease, with fluid qi cough, heavy and painful four limbs, abdominal discomfort, difficulty in urination, diarrhea, or vomiting, use Zhen Wu Tang added with Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), and Xi Xin (Asarum).

In Shaoyin disease with cough and cold extremities, or abdominal pain, or diarrhea, or palpitations, use Si Ni San (Four Counterflow Powder) added with Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger).

In Shaoyin disease with cough, vomiting, thirst, irritability, insomnia, and diarrhea, use Zhu Ling Tang (Polyporus Decoction).

For hot cough, use Jin Fei Cao San (Golden Whorlwort Powder). If spitting pus and blood, use Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) added with Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root) and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) decocted in soup.

For cough with headache, no aversion to cold, high fever, and heat/pain in the umbilical/abdominal region, purgation is required, using Da Chai Hu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction). Zhang Shi said: "If after sweating the disease persists with abdominal fullness and pain, urgent purgation is needed, using Da Cheng Qi Tang (Major Order the Qi Decoction)." He also said: "Abdominal fullness and pain indicate excess, treat with Da Chai Hu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction)."

For cough with abdominal fullness and vomiting, use Da Ban Xia Tang (Major Pinellia Decoction). After resolving, if there is Stomach cold with anorexia, use Li Zhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) added with Ju Pi (Tangerine Peel), Ban Xia (Pinellia), Fu Ling (Poria), Xi Xin (Asarum), and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit). For excessive phlegm, use Er Chen Tang (Two Aged Decoction) added with Xi Xin (Asarum) and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit). The general prescription for treating cough is Da Ju Pi Tang (Major Tangerine Peel Decoction).

After six or seven days of diarrhea, with cough, vomiting, thirst, irritability, and insomnia, use Zhu Ling Tang (Polyporus Decoction). If the exterior is unresolved, with fluid in the heart/epigastrium, dry retching, fever, and cough, use Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction). If there is difficulty in urination and fullness in the lower abdomen, use Qing Long Tang (Blue Dragon Decoction) removing Ma Huang (Ephedra) and adding Fu Ling (Poria).

**She Gan San (Belamcanda Powder)**: Treats Shanghan cough with shortness of breath, wheezing, dry cough without phlegm, and sensation of obstruction in the throat.
Ingredients: She Gan (Belamcanda Rhizome), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, removed roots and nodes), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, removed heart), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), Zhi Qiao (Aurantii Fructus, bran-fried, slightly yellow, pith removed, 1 liang each), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, bran-fried, slightly yellow), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus, baked until slightly yellow, 3 qian each), Bai He (Lilii Bulbus, 2 qian), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 liang, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Chai Hu Tang (Bupleurum Decoction)**: Treats Shanghan cough,烦热 (restless heat), pain in four limbs joints, head, and eyes.
Ingredients: Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, 1.5 liang, removed sprouts), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus, baked slightly yellow), Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix, sliced), Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Zhi Zi Ren (Gardeniae Semen, 1 liang each), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 2 liang), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, bran-fried, slightly yellow, 3 qian each).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water.

**Chen Ju Pi San (Aged Tangerine Peel Powder)** (From *Huo Ren Shu*): Treats spring/winter Shanghan and autumn/summer cold-warm coughs, with ringing in the throat and rebellious Qi unable to descend.
Ingredients: Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried), Zi Wan (Asterni Radix, removed sprouts and soil), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, removed roots and nodes), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, fried slightly yellow), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus Cortex), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, 0.5 liang each).
Preparation: Cut the eight ingredients. Boil in 7 sheng of water to obtain 3 sheng. Divide into three doses. If not cured, re-decoct. Avoid Hai Zao (Sargassum), Song Cai (Chinese Cabbage), and raw Cong (Scallion). Another method adds 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) for decoction.

**Xing Ren Tang (Apricot Kernel Decoction)**: Treats Shanghan Lung congestion, cough with rebellious Qi, throat Qi rebellion, or aversion to cold, clear nasal discharge.
Ingredients: Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, bran-fried, 0.5 liang), Zi Wan (Asterni Radix, removed sprouts and soil), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, removed black heart), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and dried), Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried, 0.5 liang each), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 1 qian), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, fried, 1.5 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, sliced), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, removed roots and nodes, boiled in water to skim foam), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, removed coarse bark, 0.5 liang each).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water, decoct to 7 fen, remove dregs, take warm.

**Another Prescription** (From Yang Zijian's *Hu Ming Fang*): Treats Shanghan with high fever, head and body pain, chest/diaphragm discomfort, cough with much phlegm.
Ingredients: Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, bran-fried), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, removed roots and nodes, boiled to skim foam, dried), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus, removed heart), She Gan (Belamcandae Rhizoma), Zi Su Ye (Perillae Folium), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, removed sprouts), Zi Wan (Asterni Radix, removed sprouts and soil), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, fried, 1 qian each), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, fried, 1 qian each), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, removed rhizome head, 0.5 liang), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix... dosage missing in text). Another version includes Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix).

**Kuan Dong Hua San (Coltsfoot Flower Powder)** (From *Sheng Hui Fang*): Treats Shanghan cough with inability to breathe freely.
Ingredients: Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, bran-fried, slightly yellow), Zi Wan (Asterni Radix, removed sprouts and soil), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced, 3 qian each).
Preparation: Grind and sieve into powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs.

**Xuan Fu Hua San (Inula Flower Powder)** (From *Sheng Hui Fang*): Treats Shanghan cough with runny nose, foul-smelling sputum, and chest/heart oppression.
Ingredients: Xuan Fu Hua (Inulae Flos), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, sliced), Zi Wan (Asterni Radix, removed sprouts and soil), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Chi Shao Yao San (Red Peony Powder)** (From *Sheng Hui Fang*): Treats Shanghan cough pulling into heart and abdominal pain.
Ingredients: Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, removed rhizome head), Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, soaked in water, pith removed, dried), Bai Fu Ling (White Poria, 3 qian each), Tao Ren (Persicae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, lightly fried, slightly yellow), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex, removed coarse bark), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 liang each).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Qian Hu San (Peucedani Radix Powder)** (From *Sheng Hui Fang*): Treats Shanghan cough, headache, eye pain, phlegm stagnation in chest/diaphragm causing discomfort.
Ingredients: Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, removed rhizome head), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, removed roots and nodes), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus Cortex), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced), Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix), Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus, baked until slightly yellow, 3 qian each), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, 1 liang, removed rhizome head), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 2 liang).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water, decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Ren Shen San (Ginseng Powder)** (From *Sheng Hui Fang*): Treats Shanghan cough, vomiting/reversal, inability to accept food.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, removed rhizome head), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried), Zi Su Jing Ye (Perillae Caulis et Folium), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, removed rhizome head), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Zi Wan (Asterni Radix, removed sprouts and soil, 0.5 liang each), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 3 qian, washed seven times in water to remove slipperiness), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 qian, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced).
Preparation: Cut and grind/sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Sheng Gan Di Huang San (Raw Dried Rehmannia Powder)** (From *Sheng Hui Fang*): Treats Shanghan cough with hemoptysis.
Ingredients: Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, sliced), Zi Wan (Asterni Radix, removed sprouts and soil), Lu Jiao Jiao (Cornu Cervi Collare Glutinum, crushed and fried until yellow and dry, 0.5 liang each), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria, 3 qian), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 qian, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Bai He San Formula** (From *Sheng Hui Fang*): Treats Shanghan cough, edema of head/eyes extending to back/shoulders, shortness of breath, difficulty in urination and defecation.
Ingredients: Bai He (Lilii Bulbus), Yu Li Ren (Pruni Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, lightly fried), Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium, sliced), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), Zi Su Jing Ye (Perillae Caulis et Folium), Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, soaked in water, pith removed, dried, 3 qian each), Ting Li Zi (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Descuraniae, fried between papers until purple), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, sliced), Han Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix, 0.5 liang each).
Preparation: Grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add water... (text cuts off).

**Tian Men Dong San (Asparagus Root Powder)** (From *Sheng Hui Fang*): Treats Shanghan cough with continuous chest and back pain.
Ingredients: Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix, removed heart), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Zhi Qiao (Aurantii Fructus, bran-fried, slightly yellow, pith removed), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus, baked until slightly yellow), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix... dosage missing). Decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs, take warm at any time.

**Ma Huang San (Ephedra Powder)** (From *Sheng Hui Fang*): Treats Shanghan cough, chest/diaphragm congestion, mental restlessness.
Ingredients: Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, removed roots and nodes), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus, baked until slightly yellow, 3 qian each), Chuan Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix, sliced), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced, 1 qian each), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, removed rhizome head), Zhu Ling (Polypori Sclerotium, removed black skin), Zhi Qiao (Aurantii Fructus, bran-fried, slightly yellow, pith removed, 0.5 liang each).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add water... (text cuts off).

**Treats Shanghan cough, nasal congestion/stuffiness, large intestine Qi stagnation.**
Ingredients: Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 3 qian), Bai He (Lilii Bulbus), Chuan Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, sliced, crushed, lightly fried), Zhi Qiao (Aurantii Fructus, bran-fried, slightly yellow, pith removed, 1 liang), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, removed rhizome head), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced), Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, bran-fried, slightly yellow, 0.5 liang each).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water and 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Sang Gen Bai Pi San (Mulberry Root Bark Powder)**: Treats Shanghan Lung-heat cough, thick/sticky sputum, back tightness, dry mouth/headache, constipation.
Ingredients: Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, sliced), Bai Qian (Cynanchi Stauntonii Radix), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, removed heart, 1.5 liang each), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis), Chuan Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, sliced, crushed, slightly yellow fried, 1 liang each), Xuan Fu Hua (Inulae Flos), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced, 0.5 liang each), Chuan Po Xiao (Natrii Sulfas, 3 qian).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water, decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Treats Shanghan cough, clear nasal discharge, reduced appetite.**
Ingredients: Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, removed rhizome head), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex, removed coarse bark), Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, soaked in water, pith removed, dried), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 0.5 liang each), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 qian, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water, 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and 3 jujubes, decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs, take warm, anytime.

**Shi Gao San (Gypsum Powder)**: Treats Shanghan headache/cough, high fever, four-limb soreness/pain.
Ingredients: Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, removed rhizome head), Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix, sliced), Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, removed sprouts, 1 liang each), Zi Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, sliced), Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica, 3 qian each), Chuan Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 0.5 liang).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water, 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and 50 dou (fermented soybeans), decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Xi Xin San (Asarum Powder)**: Treats Shanghan cough, shortness of breath, nasal congestion.
Ingredients: Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, removed rhizome head), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, removed roots and nodes), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, roasted, peeled, navel removed), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, bran-fried, slightly yellow), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, removed rhizome head), Bai He (Lilii Bulbus, 3 qian each), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex, removed coarse bark), Zi Wan (Asterni Radix, washed, removed sprouts and soil), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, roasted, sliced), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, removed rhizome head), Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced, 0.5 liang each), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, 1 liang, removed coarse bark, coated with fresh ginger juice, roasted until fragrant).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water, 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and 3 jujubes, decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Ma Huang San (Ephedra Powder)**: Treats Shanghan wind-cold entering Lung, incessant cough.
Ingredients: Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, 1 liang, removed roots and nodes), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, removed rhizome head), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Zi Su (Perillae Folium, lightly fried), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, 0.5 liang each), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus Cortex), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced, 1 qian each).
Preparation: Make into fine powder. Take 1 qian per dose, decoct like tea for 5-7 boils. Take warm at any time.

**Tian Men Dong Wan (Asparagus Pill)**: Treats Shanghan Lung/Heart congestion cough, bitter taste, shortness of breath.
Ingredients: Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix, 1 liang, removed heart, dried), Han Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Ting Li Zi (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Descuraniae, fried between papers until purple), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, sliced), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, bran-fried, slightly yellow), Zhi Qiao (Aurantii Fructus, bran-fried, slightly yellow, pith removed), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced, 3 qian each).
Preparation: Make into fine powder, mix with refined honey, pound 100-200 times. Form pills like tung seeds. Take 20 pills at any time, washed down with Ginger Decoction. 3-4 times daily.

**Zao Jiao Wan (Soap Pod Pill)**: Treats Shanghan Qi congestion cough, throat/chest/diaphragm discomfort, wheezing.
Ingredients: Zao Jiao (Gleditsiae Fructus, 0.5 jin, non-bitten ones soaked in 3 sheng of child's urine for 3 days, take juice, remove dregs, boil in silver vessel until paste-like), Bai He (Lilii Bulbus), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus, baked until slightly yellow), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, bran-fried, slightly yellow), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, slightly red, sliced, 1 liang each), Zao Jiao (5 pods, removed black skin, coated with butter, roasted until dry, seeds removed).
Preparation: Make into fine powder, mix with Zao Jiao paste, pound 100-200 times. Form pills like tung seeds. Take 20 pills at any time, washed down with clear rice broth.

**Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction)**: Treats Shanghan cough, day and night incessant.
Ingredients: Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, removed roots and nodes, boiled to skim foam, dried), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, sliced), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria, removed black skin, 1 liang each), Ji Su Jing Ye (Elsholtziae Spica et Folium), Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, sliced, 0.5 liang each), Zi Wan (Asterni Radix, removed sprouts and soil, 0.5 liang), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 1.5 liang), Ting Li (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Descuraniae, lightly fried, 1 qian), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, removed coarse bark, 1 liang).
Preparation: Pound and sieve. Take 5 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water, smashed 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and 3 jujubes split open. Decoct together to 8 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Wu Wei Zi Yin (Schisandra Drink)**: Treats Shanghan cough.
Ingredients: Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus, fried), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, removed roots and nodes, boiled to skim foam, dried), Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, soaked in water, white pith removed, fried, 1 liang each), E Jiao (Colla Corii Asini, honey-fried until dry, 1 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, sliced), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, fried, 0.5 liang each).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water and 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger). Decoct together to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Zi Su Tang (Perilla Decoction)**: Treats Shanghan cough.
Ingredients: Zi Su Ye (Perillae Folium, 1 liang), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, removed roots and nodes, boiled to skim foam, dried, 1.5 liang), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen, soaked in water, skin and tips removed, double-kernel, fried, 2 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, sliced, 0.5 liang).
Preparation: Coarsely grind and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhong of water, decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs. Take warm at any time.

**Jia Jian Zhen Wu Tang (Modified True Warrior Decoction)** (From *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*): Mainly for Shaoyin syndrome. Unresolved after 2-3 days, progressing to 4-5 days with abdominal pain, difficulty in urination, heavy four limbs...
Ingredients: Bai Fu Ling (White Poria, removed black skin), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus, fried, 3 qian each), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, one piece, roasted, peeled, navel removed), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, removed sprouts and leaves), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, roasted, 1 qian each).
Preparation: Cut like hemp beans. Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhongs of water and 4 slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger). Decoct to 8 fen, remove dregs. Take warm.

**Qian Hu Tang (Peucedani Radix Decoction)** (From *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*): Treats Shanghan cough with phlegm/sputum, chest/diaphragm discomfort, dizziness.