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The "Shiyi De Xiao Fang" records a prescription named "Lifei Wan." Its composition is: Hezi (Terminalia, pit removed), Baiyao Jian, Wuweizi (Schisandra, lightly stir-fried), Tiao Shen, Kuandonghua (Coltsfoot Flower), Xingren (Apricot Kernel), Zhimu (Anemarrhena), Beimu (Fritillaria), Tinglizi (Descurainia Seed), Ziwan (Aster), Baihe (Lily Bulb), and…

The "Chongding Tongsu Shanghan Lun" records a formula named "Xianglian Lizhong Tang." Its composition is: Guang Muxiang (Aucklandia) 8 fen (2.4g), Lu Dangshen (Codonopsis, stir-fried with rice) 2 qian (6g), Hei Pao Jiang (black blast-fried Ginger) 3 fen (0.9g), stir-fried Guang Chenpi (Tangerine Peel) 1…

Because my son was a bit overweight, I had long hoped he would slim down; I tried many methods, with little effect. The child was actually fairly cooperative. Earlier I had him exercise and lose weight with me—we often cycled over a hundred kilometers at…

The "Yangshi Jiacang Fang" (Yang's Family Concealed Prescriptions) records a formula named "Pohuo San." Its composition is: Qing Pi (Green Tangerine Peel, pith removed), Chishao (Red Peony), Huanglian (Coptis, rootlets removed), and Diyu (Sanguisorba Root) in equal parts. Grind the above together into a fine…

When my gaokao results came out in 1998, I went to the school and happened to see Mr. Song, my physics teacher, saying excitedly to other teachers in front of the administrative building: "How can an examination system like this select genuine talent? How should…

Lately I have been beset by all sorts of worldly errands—the college entrance exam, the car-accident lawsuit, the household-registration transfer. Each one alone is enough to keep me busy for a while; taken together, they have kept even someone like me, who ordinarily ignores worldly…

Zhang Xichun has a formula named Lichong Wan. Its composition is: Shuizhi (Leech) 1 liang (30g), raw Huangqi (Astragalus) 1.5 liang (45g), raw Sanleng (Bur-Reed Rhizome) 5 qian (15g), raw Ezhu (Zedoaria) 5 qian (15g), Danggui (Angelica) 6 qian (18g), Zhimu (Anemarrhena) 6 qian (18g),…

Many friends who have been following my college entrance exam have been asking about my scores—thank you all for your concern. This year I scored 350: Chinese 99, English 70, mathematics 27, physics 21, chemistry 70, and biology 63. Without a car accident, and with…

After the college entrance exam (gaokao) ended, I devoted some energy to preparing for the first lawsuit of my life—a claim for compensation after a car accident. The court hearing is set for July 2nd; I hope it is also the only lawsuit of my…

The "Chishui Xuanzhu" records a formula named "Enpao San." It consists of Sheng Puhuang (raw Pollen Typhae), Gan Heye (dried Lotus Leaf), and Baimaogen (Imperata Root) in equal parts. When used, grind the above into a fine powder; take 3 qian (9g) each time, mixed…