夫三消渴,《内经》曰∶三消渴者,肺消、膈消、风消也。上以缫丝煮茧汤,
澄清,顿服之则愈;或取生藕汁,顿服之亦愈矣。
夫雷头懒于,乃俗之谬名也。此疾是胸中有寒痰,多沐之致然也。可以茶调散吐
之;吐讫冷痰三二升;次用神芎丸,下三、五行;然后服愈风饼子则愈矣。雷头者,是头上
赤、肿核,或如生姜片、酸枣之状,可用 针刺而出血
,永除根本也。
夫头痛不止,乃三阳之受病也。三阳者,各分部分∶头与项痛者,是足太阳膀胱
之经也;攒竹痛,俗呼为眉楞痛者是也;额角上痛,俗呼为偏头痛者,是少阳经也;如痛久不
已,则令人丧目。以三阳受病,皆胸膈有宿痰之致然也。先以茶调散吐之;后以香薷饮、白
虎汤投之则愈。然头痛不止,可将葱白须、豆豉汤吐之;吐讫,可服川芎、薄荷,辛凉清上,搜
风丸、香芎散之类。仲景曰∶葱根、豆豉,亦吐伤寒头痛。叔和云∶寸脉急而头痛是也。
夫两目暴赤,发痛不止,可以长流水煎盐汤吐之;次服神芎丸、四物汤之类。《
内经》
曰∶暴病皆属火也。又曰∶治病有缓急,急则治其标,缓则治其本。标者,赤肿也;本者,
火热也。以草茎鼻中,出血最妙。
Regarding the three types of Xiao (Wasting and Thirsting), the *Neijing* states: The three Xiao refer to Lung Xiao, Diaphragm Xiao, and Wind Xiao. Boil silk cocoons in water to make a decoction (Siaosi Zhu Jian Tang), clarify it, and take it in one dose for recovery; alternatively, taking fresh lotus root juice in one dose also leads to recovery.
The term "Lei Tou Feng" (Thunder Head Wind) is a vulgar misnomer. This disease arises from cold phlegm in the chest, often caused by frequent head washing. It can be treated with Cha Tiao San (Tea-Powdered Regulation Powder) to induce vomiting; after expelling two or three sheng of cold phlegm, administer Shen Xiong Wan (Divine Angelica Pill) to purge the bowels three to five times; subsequently,服用 Yu Feng Bing Zi (Wind-Healing Biscuits) will lead to recovery. "Lei Tou" refers to red, swollen nodules on the head, resembling slices of ginger or sour jujubes. These can be pricked with needles to release blood, thereby permanently eliminating the root cause.
Persistent headache is due to pathogenic invasion of the Three Yang meridians. Each of the Three Yang meridians governs specific areas: Pain in the head and neck belongs to the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian; pain at the Cuanzhu acupoint, commonly called supraorbital ridge pain, falls under this category; pain above the temporal angle, commonly known as migraines, belongs to the Shaoyang Meridian. If the pain persists for a long time, it may lead to blindness. Since the Three Yang meridians are affected, it is invariably caused by old phlegm accumulation in the chest and diaphragm. First, use Cha Tiao San to induce vomiting; then treat with Xiang Ru Yin (Elsholtzia Decoction) and Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) for recovery. However, if the headache persists, a decoction of green onion white roots and fermented soybeans (Dou Chi) can be used to induce vomiting; after vomiting, herbs such as Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Rhizome) and Bohe (Mint Leaf) can be taken to clear the upper body with pungent-cool properties, along with formulas like Sou Feng Wan (Wind-Searching Pill) or Xiang Xiong San (Angelica and Ligusticum Powder). Zhang Zhongjing stated: Green onion roots and Dou Chi can also be used to treat headaches caused by Cold Damage (Shanghan). Wang Shuhe said: A rapid pulse at the Cun position accompanied by headache is indicative of this condition.
Sudden redness of both eyes with unceasing swelling and pain can be treated by inducing vomiting with a salt decoction made from running water; subsequently, administer Shen Xiong Wan or Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction). The *Neijing* states: Sudden diseases all belong to Fire. It further states: In treating diseases, there is urgency and slackness; in urgent cases, treat the branch (symptoms); in slack cases, treat the root (cause). Here, the "branch" refers to redness and swelling; the "root" refers to heat and fire. Inserting a grass stem into the nostrils to induce epistaxis is most effective.
For sudden severe redness, swelling, and pain of the eyes that prevents opening them, apply Qing Jin San (Metal-Clearing Powder) intranasally to induce sneezing and bleeding; inducing nasal bleeding is even more rapid in effect.