小柴胡汤 治肝胆症,寒热往来,或日晡发热,或湿热身热,默默不欲食;或怒火口苦,耳聋
,咳嗽发热,胁下作痛,甚者转侧不便,两祛痞满;或泄泻咳嗽,或吐酸食苦水,或因怒而
患疟、痢等症。
柴胡(二钱) 黄芩(一钱五分) 人参 半夏(各七分) 甘草(炙,五分)
上姜水煎服。
加味小柴胡汤 治血虚大劳,大怒火动,热入血室,或妇女经行,感冒发热,寒热如疟,夜间
热甚或谵语,即前方加生地黄一钱。
黄芩半夏生姜汤 治胆腑发咳,呕苦水如胆汁。
黄芩(炒) 生姜(各三钱) 甘草(炙) 半夏(各二钱)
上姜水煎服。
桔梗汤 治心脏发咳,咳而喉中如梗状,甚则咽肿喉痹。
苦梗(三钱) 甘草(六钱)
上水煎服。
芍药甘草汤 治小肠腑发咳,咳而失气。
芍药 甘草(炙,各四钱)
上水煎服。
升麻汤 治脾脏发咳,咳而右胁下痛,痛引肩背,甚则不可以动。
升麻 白芍药 甘草(各二钱) 葛根(三钱)
上水煎服。
乌梅丸 治胃腑发咳,咳而呕,呕甚则长虫出。
乌梅(三十个) 细辛 附子 桂枝 人参 黄柏(各六钱) 干姜(一两) 黄连(一两五钱) 当归 蜀
椒(各四两)
上为末,用酒浸乌梅一宿,去核蒸之,与米饭捣如泥,丸桐子大。每服三十丸,白汤下。
麻黄汤 治肺脏发咳,咳而喘急有声,甚则唾血。
麻黄(三钱) 桂枝(二钱) 甘草(一钱) 杏仁(二十个)
上水煎服。
赤石脂禹余粮汤 治大肠腑发咳,咳而遗屎。
赤石脂 禹余粮(各二两,并打碎)
上水煎服。
麻黄附子细辛汤 治肾脏发咳,咳则腰背相引而痛,甚则咳涎,又治寒邪犯齿,致脑齿痛,
宜急用之,缓则不救。
麻黄 细辛(各二钱) 附子(一钱)
上水煎服。
茯苓甘草汤 治膀胱腑发咳,咳而遗溺。
茯苓(二钱) 桂枝(二钱半) 生姜(五大片) 甘草(炙,一钱)
上水煎服。
异功散 治久咳不已,或腹痛少食而肿,气逆。又治脾胃虚弱,饮食少思等症。
人参 茯苓 白术 甘草 陈皮(各等分)
上每服三五钱,姜、枣、水煎。
法制清气化痰丸 顺气快脾,化痰消食。
半夏 南星(去皮尖) 白矾 皂角(切) 干姜(各四两)
上先将白矾等三味,用水五碗,煎取水三碗,却入半夏二味,浸二日。再煮至半夏、南星无
白点为度,晒干。
陈皮 青皮(去穣) 紫苏子(炒) 萝卜子(炒另研) 杏仁(去皮尖,炒、研) 葛根 神曲(炒) 麦
(炒) 山楂子 香附子(各二两)
上为末蒸饼,丸梧子大。每服五、七十丸,临卧、食后,茶汤下。
升阳益胃汤 治脾胃虚弱,肢体怠惰,或体重节痛,口舌干渴,饮食无味,大便不调,小便
频数,饮食不消,兼见肺病,洒淅恶寒,凄惨不乐,乃阳不和也。
羌活 独活 防风(各五钱) 柴胡 白术 茯苓(渴者不用) 泽泻(各三钱) 人参 半夏 甘草(炙
,各一两) 黄 (二两) 芍药 黄连 陈皮(各四钱)
上每服三、五钱,姜、枣水煎,早温服。如小便愈而病益加,是不宜利小便也,当少减茯苓、
泽泻。
生脉散 治热伤元气,肢体倦怠,气短懒言,口干作渴,汗出不止。或湿热大行,金为火制
,绝寒水生化之源,致肢体痿软,脚欹眼黑,最宜服之。
人参(五钱) 五味子 麦门冬(各三钱)
上水煎服。
清燥汤 治元气虚,湿热乘之,遍身酸软;或肺金受邪,绝寒水生化之源,肾无所养,小便
赤少,大便不调,腿腰痿软;或口干作渴,体重麻木,头目眩晕,饮食少思;或自汗盗汗,
肢体倦怠,胸满气促。
黄 (一钱五分) 五味子(九粒,杵炒) 黄连 神曲(炒) 猪苓 柴胡 甘草(炙,各二分) 苍术
白术 麦门冬 陈皮 生地黄 泽泻(各五分) 白茯苓 人参 当归 升麻(各三分) 黄柏(酒拌
,一分)
上水煎服。
清暑益气汤 治元气弱,暑热乘之,精神困倦,胸满气促,肢节疼痛;或小便黄数,大便溏
频。又暑热泻痢疟疾之良剂。
升麻 黄 (炒,去汗,各一钱) 苍术(一钱五分) 人参 白术 陈皮 神曲(炒,各五分) 甘草
(炙) 干葛(各三分) 五味子(九粒,杵炒)
上水煎服。
香薷饮(加黄连名黄连香薷饮) 治一切暑毒,腹痛,霍乱吐泻,或头痛昏愦。
香薷 茯苓 白扁豆 浓朴 甘草(各二钱)
上水煎服。
麦门冬汤 治火热乘肺,咳唾有血。
麦门冬(去心) 防风 白茯苓(各二钱) 人参(一钱)
上水煎服。
二神丸 治脾肾虚弱,侵晨五更作泻,或全不思食,或食而不化,大便不实,神效。
破故纸(四两,炒) 肉豆蔻(二两,生用)
上为末,用大红枣四十九枚、生姜四两,切碎,用水煮熟,去姜取枣肉,和药,丸桐子大,每服五十丸,空
心盐汤下。
五味子散 治肾泄,在侵晨五更泻,饮食不进,或大便不实,不时去后,为丸尤效。
五味子(炒,二两) 吴茱萸(炒,五钱)
上为末,每服二钱,白汤调。
四神丸 治脾肾虚弱,大便不实,饮食不思。
肉豆蔻 补骨脂 五味子 吴茱萸(各为末) 生姜(四两) 红枣(五十枚)
上用水一碗,煮姜枣,去姜,水干取枣肉,丸桐子大,每服五、七十丸,空心日前服。
保和丸 治饮食停滞,胸膈痞满,或吞酸腹胀。
山楂(取肉,二两,蒸) 神曲(炒) 半夏 茯苓(各一两) 萝卜子(炒) 陈皮 连翘(各五钱)
上为末,粥丸。加白术二两,名大安丸。
越鞠丸 治六郁,胸膈痞满,或吞酸呕吐,饮食不化。
苍术 神曲(炒) 抚芎 麦芽(炒) 香附 山楂 山栀(各等分)
上为末,水调神曲、麦芽末,糊丸桐子大,每服五、七十丸,滚汤下。
茵陈五苓散 治酒积,分利其湿。
茵陈 白术 猪苓(各一钱) 桂(三分) 泽泻(一钱五分)
上水煎服。
葛花解酲汤 治酒积,上下分消。
白豆蔻 砂仁 葛花(各半两) 木香(五分) 青皮(三钱) 陈皮 白茯苓 猪苓 人参(各一钱半)
白术 神曲(炒) 泽泻 干姜(各二钱)
上为末,每服五钱,白汤调,得微汗,酒病去矣。
益黄散 治脾土虚寒,寒水反来侮土,而呕吐不食,或肚腹作痛,或大便不实,手足逆冷等
症。
陈皮(一两) 青皮 诃子肉 甘草(炙) 丁香(各二钱)
上每服四钱,水煎服。
人参安胃散 治脾胃虚热,呕吐,或泄泻不食。
人参(一钱) 黄 (二钱) 生甘草 炙甘草(各五分) 白芍药(七分) 白茯苓(四分) 陈皮(三分) 黄
连(二分)
上水煎服。
人参养胃汤 治外感风寒,内伤饮食,寒热头疼,或作疟疾。
半夏 浓朴(姜制) 橘红(各八分) 藿香叶 草果茯苓 人参(各五分) 甘草(炙,三分) 苍术(三分)
上姜七斤,乌梅一个,水煎服。
藿香正气散 治外感风寒,内停饮食,头疼寒热,或霍乱泄泻,或作疟疾。
桔梗 大腹皮 紫苏 茯苓 浓朴(制。各一钱) 甘草(炙,五分) 藿香(一钱五分)
上姜、枣水煎,热服。
白虎汤 治胃热作渴,暑热尤效。
知母 石膏(各二钱) 粳米(半合)
上水煎服。
竹叶黄 汤 治胃虚火盛而作渴。
淡竹叶(二钱) 黄 生地黄 麦门冬 当归 川芎 甘草 黄芩(炒) 石膏(煨) 芍药 人参(各
一钱)
上水煎服。
竹叶石膏汤 治胃火盛而作渴。
淡竹叶 石膏( ) 桔梗 木通 薄荷叶 甘草(各一钱)
上水煎服。
四七汤 治七情郁结,心腹绞痛,或为膨胀。
人参 官桂 半夏(洗七次,各一钱) 甘草(炙,五分)
上姜水煎服。
青州白丸子 治风痰咳嗽,或牙关紧急,或痰喘体麻。
南星(三两) 半夏(七两) 白附子(二两) 川乌(半两,各生用)
上为末,绢袋盛,井水摆浸,仍换水浸三五日,晒干,糯米粉丸。如急用,以姜汁糊丸亦可
。
左金丸(一名四金丸) 治肝火胁刺痛,或发寒热,或头目作痛,或大便不实,或小便淋秘,或
小腹疼痛,一切肝火之症。
黄连(六两) 吴茱萸(一两,汤煮片时用)
上为末,粥丸,白术、陈皮汤下。
当归龙荟丸 治肝经实火,大便秘结,小便涩滞,或胸膈作痛,阴囊肿胀。凡属肝经实火,
皆宜用之。
当归 龙胆草 栀子仁 黄连 黄芩(各一两) 大黄 芦荟 青黛(各五钱) 木香(二钱五分) 麝
香(另研,五分)
上为末,炒神曲糊丸,每服二十丸,姜汤下。
神效黄 汤 治浑身或头面手足麻木不仁,目紧缩小,及羞明畏日,或视物不明。
黄 (二两) 人参(八钱) 甘草(炙) 白芍药 蔓荆子(各一两) 陈皮(五钱)
上每服五钱,水煎,临卧热服。如麻木不仁,虽有热症,不用黄柏,加黄 。
益气聪明汤 治久病或因克伐,脾胃伤损,眼目昏暗,或饮食失节,劳役形体,脾胃不足,
得内障、耳鸣之患,或多年眼目昏暗,视物不明。此药能令广大聪明,久服无内障、外障、耳鸣、耳
黄 甘草 人参(各五钱) 升麻 葛根(各三钱) 蔓荆子(一钱五分) 芍药 黄柏(酒炒,各一钱)
上每服五钱,水煎,临卧并五更服。
芍药清肝散 治眵多 燥,紧涩羞明,赤脉贯睛,脏腑秘结。
白术 甘草 川芎 防风 荆芥 桔梗 羌活(各三分) 芍药 柴胡 前胡 薄荷 黄芩(各二
分半) 山栀 知母 滑石 石膏(各二分) 大黄(四分) 芒硝(二分半)
上水煎,食后热服。
黄连天花粉丸 治症同上。
黄连 菊花 川芎 薄荷(各一两) 天花粉 连翘 黄芩 栀子(各四两) 黄柏(六两)
上为末,滴水丸,桐子大,每服五十丸,加至百丸,食后临卧,茶汤下。
鼻通气散 治眼肿胀赤,昏暗羞明,瘾涩疼痛,或风痒鼻塞,头痛脑酸,外翳攀睛,眵泪
稠粘。
鹅不食草(二钱) 青黛 川芎(各一钱)
上为末,含水满口,每用如米许 鼻内,泪出为度。
选奇汤 治风热上壅,眉棱骨痛,或头目眩晕。
羌活 防风(各三钱) 甘草(二钱,夏生冬炒) 黄芩(酒制,冬去之,热甚用)
上每服三钱,水煎,时时服。
助阳活血汤 治眼睫无力,常欲垂闭,余治同上。
黄 甘草(炙) 防风 当归(各五分) 白芷 蔓荆子(各四分) 升麻(七分)
上水煎,食后热服。
益阴肾气丸 治症同上。
熟地黄(三两) 当归(酒洗) 柴胡 五味子 干山药 山茱萸(去核,各半两) 茯苓
泽泻(各二钱半) 生地黄(酒炒,四两)
上为末,炼蜜丸,桐子大,每服百丸,茶汤下,日三服。
连翘饮 治目中溜火,恶日与火,瘾涩小角紧,久视昏花,迎风有泪。
蔓荆子 生甘草 连翘(各三钱) 柴胡(五钱) 黄芩(酒制,五分) 生地黄 当归 红葵花 人参
(各三钱) 黄 (五分) 升麻(一钱) 防风 羌活(各二分)
上水煎服。
地芝丸 治目不能远视,能近视,或妨近视。
生地黄(焙干,四两) 天门冬(去心) 枳壳(麸炒) 真甘菊花(各二两)
上为末,炼蜜丸,桐子大,每服百丸,清茶或温酒下。
定志丸 治目不能近视,反能远视。
白茯苓 人参(各一两) 远志(去心) 菖蒲(各一两)
上为末,炼蜜丸,桐子大,以朱砂为衣。每十丸至三十丸,米饮食后下,日三服。
大芦荟丸(一名九味芦荟丸) 治大人小儿下疳溃烂,或作痛。又治肝疳食积,口鼻生疮,牙龈蚀
烂。
胡黄连 黄连 芦荟 木香 白芜荑(炒) 青皮 白雷丸 鹤虱草(各一两) 麝香(三钱)
上为末,蒸饼糊丸如麻子大。每服一钱,空心米饮下。
四味肥儿丸(一名小肥儿丸) 治诸疳发热,目生云翳,口舌生疮,或牙龈腐烂,肌肉消瘦,遍
身生疮等症,与地黄丸兼服。
黄连(炒) 芜荑(炒) 神曲(炒) 麦芽(炒,各等分)
上为末,水糊丸桐子大,每服二、三十丸,空心白汤下。
阿魏膏 治一切痞块,更服胡连丸。
羌活 独活 玄参 官桂 赤芍药 穿山甲 生地黄 两头尖 大黄 白芷 天麻(各五钱)
槐、柳、桃枝(各二钱) 红花(四钱) 木鳖子(二十枚,去壳) 乱发(如鸡子大,一块)
上用香油二斤四两,煎黑去渣,入发煎,发化乃去渣,徐下黄丹煎,软硬得中,入芒硝、阿
魏、苏合油、乳香、没药各五钱,麝香三钱,调匀,即成膏矣,摊贴患处,内服丸药。黄丹须
用真正者效。凡贴膏药,先用朴硝,随患处铺半指浓,以纸盖,用热熨斗熨,良久,如硝耗再加
熨之二时许,方贴膏药,若是肝积,加芦荟末同熨。
Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction): Treats Liver and Gallbladder disorders, characterized by alternating chills and fever, or afternoon fever, or body heat due to damp-heat with silence and anorexia; or mouth bitterness and deafness caused by anger, cough with fever, hypochondriac pain, where severe cases result in difficulty turning the body and fullness/stuffiness in the chest and hypochondrium; or diarrhea with cough, vomiting of sour fluid and bitter water, or malaria and dysentery triggered by anger.
Ingredients: Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) (2 qian), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) (1.5 qian), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) (each 0.7 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (0.5 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with ginger and water.
Jia Wei Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Modified Minor Bupleurum Decoction): Treats blood deficiency with excessive labor, liver fire stirring up due to great anger, heat entering the Blood Chamber, or women suffering from cold-induced fever during menstruation with chills and fever resembling malaria, severe night fever, or delirium. Add Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) (1 qian) to the above formula.
Huang Qin Ban Xia Sheng Jiang Tang (Scutellaria, Pinellia, and Ginger Decoction): Treats cough originating from the Gallbladder organ, accompanied by vomiting of bitter fluid resembling bile.
Ingredients: Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, stir-fried) and Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (each 3 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) (each 2 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with ginger and water.
Jie Geng Tang (Platycodon Decoction): Treats cough originating from the Heart organ, where coughing feels like an obstruction in the throat, and severely leads to sore throat and throat bi syndrome.
Ingredients: Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix) (3 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma) (6 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang (Peony and Licorice Decoction): Treats cough originating from the Small Intestine organ, accompanied by flatus during coughing.
Ingredients: Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (each 4 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Sheng Ma Tang (Cimicifugae Decoction): Treats cough originating from the Spleen organ, with pain under the right hypochondrium radiating to the shoulder and back upon coughing, severe cases resulting in immobility.
Ingredients: Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Bai Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma) (each 2 qian), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) (3 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Wu Mei Wan (Mume Pill): Treats cough originating from the Stomach organ, accompanied by vomiting; severe vomiting may expel roundworms.
Ingredients: Wu Mei (Mume Fructus) (30 pieces), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) (each 6 qian), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (1 liang), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (1.5 liang), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shu Jiao (Sichuan Pepper Fruit) (each 4 liang).
Preparation: Grind into powder. Soak Wu Mei in wine overnight, remove pits, steam, and mash with rice paste into a mud-like consistency. Form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills each time with warm water.
Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction): Treats cough originating from the Lung organ, accompanied by wheezing and rapid breathing with audible sounds, severe cases resulting in hemoptysis.
Ingredients: Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba) (3 qian), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (2 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) (20 pieces).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Chi Shi Zhi Yu Yu Liang Tang (Red Halloysite and Illite Decoction): Treats cough originating from the Large Intestine organ, accompanied by fecal incontinence during coughing.
Ingredients: Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysitum Rubrum) and Yu Yu Liang (Illitum) (each 2 liang, crushed).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Ma Huang Fu Zi Xi Xin Tang (Ephedra, Prepared Aconite Root, and Asarum Decoction): Treats cough originating from the Kidney organ, where coughing causes pulling pain between the waist and back, severe cases resulting in salivation. Also treats cold pathogen invading teeth causing brain and tooth pain; use urgently as delay renders it incurable.
Ingredients: Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba) and Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (each 2 qian), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (1 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Fu Ling Gan Cao Tang (Poria and Licorice Decoction): Treats cough originating from the Bladder organ, accompanied by urinary incontinence during coughing.
Ingredients: Fu Ling (Poria) (2 qian), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (2.5 qian), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (5 large slices), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (1 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Yi Gong San (Yi Gong Powder): Treats chronic cough that does not resolve, or abdominal pain, anorexia with edema, and rebellious Qi. Also treats Spleen and Stomach weakness with poor appetite.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (equal parts).
Preparation: Take 3-5 qian each time, decoct with ginger, jujube, and water.
Fazhi Qingqi Huatan Wan (Processed Clearing Qi and Resolving Phlegm Pill): Smooths Qi, strengthens the Spleen, resolves phlegm, and aids digestion.
Ingredients: Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Nan Xing (Arisaematis Cum Bile) (skin and tip removed), Bai Fan (Alumen), Zao Jiao (Gleditsiae Fructus) (sliced), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (each 4 liang).
Processing: First, decoct Bai Fan and three other ingredients in five bowls of water until three bowls remain. Add Ban Xia and Nan Xing, soak for two days. Then boil until no white spots remain on Ban Xia and Nan Xing, dry them.
Ingredients: Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) (pith removed), Zi Su Zi (Perillae Fructus) (stir-fried), Luo Bo Zi (Raphani Semen) (stir-fried and ground separately), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) (skin and tip removed, stir-fried and ground), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) (stir-fried), Mai Ya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus) (stir-fried), Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus), Xiang Fu (Cyperī Rhizoma) (each 2 liang).
Preparation: Grind into powder, mix with steamed cake paste to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 50-70 pills before sleep or after meals with tea or soup.
Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang (Raising Yang and Benefiting Stomach Decoction): Treats Spleen and Stomach weakness with limb fatigue, heavy body and joint pain, dry mouth and thirst, tasteless food, irregular bowel movements, frequent urination, indigestion, accompanied by Lung disease symptoms such as aversion to cold with shivering, and melancholy, indicating disharmony of Yang.
Ingredients: Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 5 qian), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria) (omit if thirsty), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) (each 3 qian), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (each 1 liang), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) (2 liang), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (each 4 qian).
Preparation: Take 3-5 qian each time, decoct with ginger and jujube in water, take warm in the morning. If urination improves but the condition worsens, diuresis is inappropriate; reduce Fu Ling and Ze Xie.
Sheng Mai San (Generate Pulse Powder): Treats Qi damage by heat, limb fatigue, shortness of breath and reluctance to speak, dry mouth and thirst, profuse sweating. Or when damp-heat prevails, Metal (Lung) is controlled by Fire, cutting off the source of Water (Kidney) generation, leading to flaccidity of limbs, foot deviation, and blackening of eyes; this formula is most suitable.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (5 qian), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber) (each 3 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Qing Zao Tang (Clearing Dryness Decoction): Treats Yuan Qi deficiency with damp-heat invasion causing generalized soreness and weakness; or Lung Metal pathogen cutting off Kidney nourishment source, leading to scanty dark urine, irregular stools, leg and lumbar flaccidity; or dry mouth/thirst, heavy numb body, dizziness, anorexia; or spontaneous/night sweats, limb fatigue, chest fullness and shortness of breath.
Ingredients: Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) (1.5 qian), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) (9 grains, crushed and fried), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) (stir-fried), Zhu Ling (Polyporus) (each 2 fen), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (each 2 fen), Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) (each 5 fen), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) (each 3 fen), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) (wine-mixed, 1 fen).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clearing Summerheat and Benefiting Qi Decoction): Treats weak Yuan Qi invaded by summerheat, causing mental fatigue, chest fullness, shortness of breath, limb/joint pain; or yellow frequent urination, loose frequent stools. It is also an excellent remedy for summerheat-induced dysentery, diarrhea, and malaria.
Ingredients: Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) (stir-fried, sweat removed, each 1 qian), Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (1.5 qian), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) (stir-fried, each 5 fen), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried), Gan Ge (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) (each 3 fen), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) (9 grains, crushed and fried).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Xiang Ru Yin (Elsholtzia Drink) (Add Huang Lian to name Huang Lian Xiang Ru Yin): Treats all summer-toxins, abdominal pain, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, or headache with confusion.
Ingredients: Xiang Ru (Elsholtziae Herba), Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Bian Dou (Phaseoli Semen Album), Nong Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma) (each 2 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Mai Men Dong Tang (Ophiopogon Decoction): Treats fire pathogen attacking the Lung, causing coughing and spitting blood.
Ingredients: Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber) (heart removed), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Bai Fu Ling (Poria) (each 2 qian), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Er Shen Wan (Two Spirits Pill): Treats Spleen and Kidney weakness causing dawn diarrhea (5-7 AM), complete anorexia, indigestion, or loose stools; highly effective.
Ingredients: Po Gu Zhi (Psoraleae Fructus) (4 liang, stir-fried), Rou Dou Kou (Myristicae Semen) (2 liang, raw).
Preparation: Grind into powder. Use 49 large red dates and 4 liang ginger, chopped, boiled in water until cooked. Remove ginger, keep date pulp, mix with medicine, form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 50 pills each time on an empty stomach with salt water.
Wu Wei Zi San (Schisandra Powder): Treats Kidney diarrhea occurring at dawn (5-7 AM), anorexia, loose stools, or frequent defecation; pills are especially effective.
Ingredients: Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus) (stir-fried, 2 liang), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus) (stir-fried, 5 qian).
Preparation: Grind into powder, take 2 qian each time mixed with warm water.
Si Shen Wan (Four Spirits Pill): Treats Spleen and Kidney weakness with loose stools and anorexia.
Ingredients: Rou Dou Kou (Myristicae Semen), Bu Gu Zhi (Psoraleae Fructus), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus) (each powdered), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (4 liang), Hong Zao (Jujubae Fructus) (50 pieces).
Preparation: Boil ginger and dates in one bowl of water until dry, remove ginger, keep date pulp, form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 50-70 pills on an empty stomach before daybreak.
Bao He Wan (Preserve Harmony Pill): Treats food stagnation, chest/diaphragm fullness, acid regurgitation, or abdominal distension.
Ingredients: Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus) (flesh only, 2 liang, steamed), Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) (stir-fried), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria) (each 1 liang), Luo Bo Zi (Raphani Semen) (stir-fried), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus) (each 5 qian).
Preparation: Grind into powder, make pills with congee. Adding 2 liang Bai Zhu names it Da An Wan.
Yue Ju Wan (Resolving Depression Pill): Treats Six Depressions (Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Fire, Dampness, Food), chest/diaphragm fullness, acid regurgitation/vomiting, indigestion.
Ingredients: Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) (stir-fried), Fu Xiong (Chuan Xiong/Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Mai Ya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus) (stir-fried), Xiang Fu (Cyperī Rhizoma), Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus), Shan Zhi (Gardeniae Fructus) (equal parts).
Preparation: Grind into powder, mix with Shen Qu and Mai Ya powder pasted with water to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 50-70 pills with boiling water.
Yin Chen Wu Ling San (Artemisia Capillaris and Five-Ingredient Poria Powder): Treats alcohol accumulation, resolving dampness through diuresis.
Ingredients: Yin Chen (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Zhu Ling (Polyporus) (each 1 qian), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (3 fen), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) (1.5 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Ge Hua Jie Ying Tang (Kudzu Flower Relieving Intoxication Decoction): Treats alcohol accumulation, dispersing dampness upward and downward.
Ingredients: Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus), Ge Hua (Puerariae Flos) (each half liang), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) (5 fen), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) (3 qian), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Zhu Ling (Polyporus), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1.5 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) (stir-fried), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (each 2 qian).
Preparation: Grind into powder, take 5 qian each time mixed with warm water. Mild sweating indicates the alcohol disease is resolved.
Yi Huang San (Benefit Spleen Powder): Treats Spleen Earth deficiency-cold, where Cold Water insults Earth, causing vomiting/anorexia, abdominal pain, loose stools, cold extremities.
Ingredients: Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (1 liang), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), He Zi Rou (Terminalia Chebulae Fructus), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried), Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos) (each 2 qian).
Preparation: Take 4 qian each time, decoct with water.
Ren Shen An Wei San (Ginseng Stomach-Calming Powder): Treats Spleen/Stomach deficiency-heat, vomiting, or diarrhea with anorexia.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) (2 qian), Sheng Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma), Zhi Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (each 5 fen), Bai Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (7 fen), Bai Fu Ling (Poria) (4 fen), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (3 fen), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (2 fen).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Ren Shen Yang Wei Tang (Ginseng Stomach-Nourishing Decoction): Treats external wind-cold and internal food injury, chills/fever/headache, or malaria.
Ingredients: Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Nong Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, ginger-processed), Ju Hong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum) (each 8 fen), Huo Xiang Ye (Agastaches Folium), Cao Guo (Tsaoko Fructus), Fu Ling (Poria), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 fen), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (3 fen), Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (3 fen).
Preparation: Decoct with 7 jin of ginger, one smoky plum, and water.
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Patchouli Regulating Qi Powder): Treats external wind-cold and internal food retention, headache/chills-fever, cholera/diarrhea, or malaria.
Ingredients: Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium), Zi Su (Perillae Folium), Fu Ling (Poria), Nong Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, processed) (each 1 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (5 fen), Huo Xiang (Agastaches Herba) (1.5 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with ginger and jujube in water, take hot.
Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction): Treats Stomach heat causing thirst, especially effective for summerheat.
Ingredients: Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (each 2 qian), Jing Mi (Oryza Sativa) (half he).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Zhu Ye Huang Qi Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Astragalus Decoction): Treats Stomach deficiency with excess fire causing thirst.
Ingredients: Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatheri Herba) (2 qian), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, stir-fried), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, roasted), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction): Treats excess Stomach fire causing thirst.
Ingredients: Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatheri Herba), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis), Bo He Ye (Menthae Haplocalycis Folium), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 qian).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Si Qi Tang (Four Emotions Decoction): Treats emotional stagnation, heart/abdominal colic, or abdominal distension.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Guan Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed seven times) (each 1 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (5 fen).
Preparation: Decoct with ginger and water.
Qingzhou Bai Wan Zi (Qingzhou White Pills): Treats wind-phlegm cough, lockjaw, or phlegm-wheezing with body numbness.
Ingredients: Nan Xing (Arisaematis Cum Bile) (3 liang), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) (7 liang), Bai Fu Zi (Typhonii Rhizoma) (2 liang), Chuan Wu (Aconiti Radix) (half liang, all raw).
Preparation: Grind into powder, place in silk bag, soak/swirl in well water, changing water every 3-5 days. Dry, mix with glutinous rice flour to form pills. For urgent use, ginger juice paste can be used.
Zuo Jin Wan (Left Metal Pill) (also Si Jin Wan): Treats Liver fire causing stabbing hypochondriac pain, chills/fever, head/eye pain, loose stools, stranguria, lower abdominal pain, and all Liver fire conditions.
Ingredients: Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (6 liang), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus) (1 liang, briefly boiled in water).
Preparation: Grind into powder, make pills with congee, take with Bai Zhu and Chen Pi decoction.
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan (Angelica and Gentian Pill): Treats Liver channel excess fire, constipation, difficult urination, chest/diaphragm pain, scrotal swelling. Suitable for all Liver channel excess fire conditions.
Ingredients: Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Long Dan Cao (Gentianae Radix), Zhi Zi Ren (Gardeniae Semen), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) (each 1 liang), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Lu Hui (Aloe), Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis) (each 5 qian), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) (2.5 qian), She Xiang (Moschus) (separately ground, 5 fen).
Preparation: Grind into powder, make pills with stir-fried Shen Qu paste. Take 20 pills each time with ginger soup.
Shen Xiao Huang Qi Tang (Miraculous Astragalus Decoction): Treats generalized or facial/extremity numbness, small squinting eyes, photophobia, or blurred vision.
Ingredients: Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) (2 liang), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (8 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried), Bai Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Man Jing Zi (Vittadiniae Fructus) (each 1 liang), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (5 qian).
Preparation: Take 5 qian each time, decoct with water, take hot before sleep. For numbness despite heat signs, do not use Huang Bo, add Huang Qi.
Yi Qi Cong Ming Tang (Benefiting Qi and Enhancing Acuity Decoction): Treats chronic illness or over-treatment damaging Spleen/Stomach, causing dim vision, or irregular diet/labor causing Spleen/Stomach insufficiency leading to internal cataracts and tinnitus, or long-term dim vision. This medicine enhances acuity; long-term use prevents internal/external cataracts and tinnitus.
Ingredients: Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 qian), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) (each 3 qian), Man Jing Zi (Vittadiniae Fructus) (1.5 qian), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, wine-fried) (each 1 qian).
Preparation: Take 5 qian each time, decoct with water, take before sleep and at wu geng (3-5 AM).
Shao Yao Qing Gan San (Peony Clearing Liver Powder): Treats excessive eye discharge and dryness, tight/severe photophobia, red vessels crossing the eye, organ constipation.
Ingredients: Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Herba), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) (each 3 fen), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix), Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) (each 2.5 fen), Shan Zhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Hua Shi (Talcum), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (each 2 fen), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (4 fen), Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) (2.5 fen).
Preparation: Decoct with water, take hot after meals.
Huang Lian Tian Hua Fen Wan (Coptis and Trichosanthes Root Pill): Treats same symptoms as above.
Ingredients: Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) (each 1 liang), Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix), Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus) (each 4 liang), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) (6 liang).
Preparation: Grind into powder, make pills with water drops, paulownia seed size. Take 50 pills, increasing to 100, after meals and before sleep with tea/soup.
Bi Tong Qi San (Nose Unblocking Qi Powder): Treats swollen/red eyes, dimness/photophobia, itching/tightness/pain, wind-itch/nasal congestion, headache/brain ache, pterygium, thick sticky discharge/tears.
Ingredients: E Bu Shi Cao (Centipedae Herba) (2 qian), Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) (each 1 qian).
Preparation: Grind into powder, fill mouth with water, insert rice-grain amount into nose until tears flow.
Xuan Qi Tang (Selecting Marvels Decoction): Treats wind-heat congestion upward, brow bone pain, or dizziness.
Ingredients: Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 3 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma) (2 qian, raw in summer, fried in winter), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, wine-processed, omit in winter, use if heat is severe).
Preparation: Take 3 qian each time, decoct with water, take frequently.
Zhu Yang Huo Xue Tang (Benefiting Yang and Invigorating Blood Decoction): Treats eyelid weakness, constant desire to close eyes; rest of treatment same as above.
Ingredients: Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (each 5 fen), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Man Jing Zi (Vittadiniae Fructus) (each 4 fen), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) (7 fen).
Preparation: Decoct with water, take hot after meals.
Yi Yin Shen Qi Wan (Benefiting Yin and Kidney Qi Pill): Treats same symptoms as above.
Ingredients: Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (3 liang), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, wine-rinsed), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Gan Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Shan Zhu Yu (Corni Fructus, pit removed) (each half liang), Fu Ling (Poria), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) (each 2.5 qian), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix, wine-fried) (4 liang).
Preparation: Grind into powder, make pills with refined honey, paulownia seed size. Take 100 pills each time with tea/soup, three times daily.
Lian Qiao Yin (Forsythia Drink): Treats "slipping fire" in eyes, aversion to sun/fire, tight corners, blurred vision after long looking, tearing in wind.
Ingredients: Man Jing Zi (Vittadiniae Fructus), Sheng Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma), Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus) (each 3 qian), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) (5 qian), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, wine-processed) (5 fen), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Hong Kui Hua (Carthami Flos), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 3 qian), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) (5 fen), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) (1 qian), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) (each 2 fen).
Preparation: Decoct with water.
Di Zhi Wan (Earth Wisdom Pill): Treats inability to see far but ability to see near, or hindrance to near vision.
Ingredients: Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix, baked dry) (4 liang), Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Tuber, heart removed), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus, bran-fried), Zhen Gan Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos) (each 2 liang).
Preparation: Grind into powder, make pills with refined honey, paulownia seed size. Take 100 pills with clear tea or warm wine.
Ding Zhi Wan (Calming Will Pill): Treats inability to see near but ability to see far.
Ingredients: Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 liang), Yuan Zhi (Polygalae Radix, heart removed), Chang Pu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) (each 1 liang).
Preparation: Grind into powder, make pills with refined honey, paulownia seed size, coat with Cinnabar. Take 10-30 pills after meals with rice drink, three times daily.
Da Lu Hui Wan (Large Aloe Pill) (also Nine-Ingredient Aloe Pill): Treats adult/child genital ulcers/pain. Also treats Liver Granulation disease with food stagnation, sores in mouth/nose, gum erosion.
Ingredients: Hu Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma alternative/Hu Huang Lian), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Lu Hui (Aloe), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Bai Wu Yi (Meliae Semen), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Bai Lei Wan (Bai Lei Wan), He Ni Cao (Herba Siegesbeckiae) (each 1 liang), She Xiang (Moschus) (3 qian).
Preparation: Grind into powder, make pills with steamed cake paste, hemp seed size. Take 1 qian each time on an empty stomach with rice drink.
Si Wei Fei Er Wan (Four-Ingredient Fat-Benefiting Pill) (also Small Fat-Benefiting Pill): Treats various Granulation diseases with fever, corneal opacity, mouth/tongue sores, gum rot, muscle emaciation, generalized sores; take combined with Di Huang Wan.
Ingredients: Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, stir-fried), Wu Yi (Meliae Semen, stir-fried), Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata, stir-fried), Mai Ya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus, stir-fried) (equal parts).
Preparation: Grind into powder, make pills with water paste, paulownia seed size. Take 20-30 pills on an empty stomach with warm water.
A Wei Gao (Asafetida Plaster): Treats all mass accumulations; take Hu Lian Wan internally.
Ingredients: Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Guan Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Chuan Shan Jia (Manis Squama), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Liang Tou Jian (Radix Bupleuri alternative/Twisted Head Root), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Tian Ma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma) (each 5 qian), Huai/Zhi/Tao Zhi (Huai/Liu/Tao Branches) (each 2 qian), Hong Hua (Carthami Flos) (4 qian), Mu Bie Zi (Strychni Semen) (20 pieces, shell removed), Luan Fa (Human Hair, chicken-egg sized piece).
Processing: Fry in 2 jin 4 liang sesame oil until black, strain. Add hair, fry until dissolved, strain. Slowly add Huang Dan (Lithargyrum) and fry to proper consistency. Add Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas), A Wei (Asafetida), Su He You (Styrax Oil), Ru Xiang (Olibanum), Mo Yao (Myrrha) (each 5 qian), She Xiang (Moschus) (3 qian). Mix well to form plaster. Apply to affected area; take pills internally. True Huang Dan is essential. Before applying plaster, spread Pu Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) half-finger thick over the area, cover with paper, apply hot ironing tool for a while. If salt depletes, iron for another 2 hours, then apply plaster. For Liver accumulation, add Lu Hui powder to iron together.