左归饮(景岳) 即六味汤去丹皮、泽泻,加枸杞、炙草。
启隔饮(《心悟》) 治食入即吐。
川贝母(一钱五分,切片不研) 沙参(三钱) 丹参(二钱) 川郁金(五分) 干荷蒂(三个) 砂仁壳
(四分) 杵头糠(二钱,布包) 茯苓(一钱五分) 石菖蒲(四分)
水二杯,煎八分服。
大半夏汤(《金匮》) 治反胃。
人参(二钱) 半夏(四钱,俗用明矾制者不可用,只用姜水浸二日,一日一换。清水浸三日
,一日一换。摅起蒸熟,晒干切片用)
长流水入蜜扬二百四十遍,取三杯半,煎七分服。
吴茱萸汤
方见《心腹痛》。
六君子汤 此方为补脾健胃、祛痰进食之通剂,百病皆以此方收功。
人参 白术(炒) 茯苓 半夏(各二钱) 陈皮 炙草(各一钱)
加生姜五片,大枣二枚。水二杯,煎八分服。治反胃,宜加附子二钱,丁香、藿香、砂仁各一钱。
附子理中汤 治反胃。
即理中汤加附子三钱。治反胃,加茯苓四钱,甘草减半。
附隔食方法∶
《人镜经》曰∶《内经》云∶三阳结谓之隔。盖足太阳膀胱经,水道不行;手太阳小肠
经,津液枯槁;足阳明胃经,燥粪结聚。所以饮食拒而不入,纵入太仓,还出喉咙。夫肠胃
一日一便,乃常度也。今五七日不便,陈物不去,新物不纳,宜用三一承气汤节次下之,后
用脂麻饮啜之。陈腐去而肠胃洁, 瘕尽而营卫昌,饮食自进矣。
三一承气汤
大黄 芒硝 甘草 浓朴 枳实(各一钱)
水二杯,煎八分服。按此方太峻,姑存之以备参考。
Zuigui Yin (Left-Restoring Decoction, from Zhang Jingyue): It is the Liuwei Tang (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction) with Mudanpi (Cortex Moutan Radicis) and Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis) removed, and Gouqizi (Fructus Lycii) and Zhigancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) added.
Qige Yin (Qi-Obstruction Resolving Decoction, from *Xinwu*): Treats vomiting immediately after eating.
Ingredients: Chuanbeimu (Fritillariae Bulbus, 1.5 qian, sliced not ground), Shashen (Glehniae Radix, 3 qian), Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 qian), Chuan Yujin (Curcumae Radix, 0.5 qian), Gan Hedi (Dried Lotus Pedicel, 3 pieces), Sharen Qiao (Cardamomi Fructus Pericarpium, 0.4 qian), Chutou Kang (Rice Bran, 2 qian, wrapped in cloth), Fuling (Poria, 1.5 qian), Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma, 0.4 qian).
Decoction method: Add two cups of water, decoct until one-eighth remains, then take orally.
Dabanzhi Tang (Major Pinellia Decoction, from *Jingui Yaolue*): Treats regurgitation (fanwei).
Ingredients: Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 2 qian); Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 4 qian; note: commercially processed with Mingfan/Alumen is not suitable; instead, soak in ginger water for two days, changing water daily; or soak in clear water for three days, changing water daily; then steam until cooked, dry, slice, and use).
Decoction method: Use long-flowing water, add honey, stir and splash 240 times, take 3.5 cups, decoct until seven-tenths remain, then take orally.
Wuzhuyu Tang (Evodia Decoction)
See the "Heart and Abdominal Pain" chapter for the formula details.
Liujunzi Tang (Six-Gentleman Decoction): This formula is a general agent for tonifying Spleen and Stomach, dispelling phlegm, and promoting digestion. Many diseases can be resolved using this formula.
Ingredients: Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, stir-fried), Fuling (Poria), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) (each 2 qian); Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Zhigancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) (each 1 qian).
Add five slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and two dates (Dazao). Add two cups of water, decoct until one-eighth remains, then take orally. For treating regurgitation, it is advisable to add Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, 2 qian), Dingxiang (Flos Caryophylli, 1 qian), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba, 1 qian), and Sharen (Amomi Fructus, 1 qian).
Fuzi Lizhong Tang (Aconite Regulate-the-Middle Decoction): Treats regurgitation.
It is Lizhong Tang (Regulate-the-Middle Decoction) with Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, 3 qian) added. For treating regurgitation, add Fuling (Poria, 4 qian) and reduce the dosage of Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) by half.
Methods for Treating Ge Shi (Food Obstruction):
*Renjing Jing* states: *Huangdi Neijing* says, "The binding of the Three Yang meridians is called Ge." This is because the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian fails to conduct water pathways; the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian has dried-up body fluids; and the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian has accumulated dry feces. Consequently, food and drink are rejected and cannot enter; even if they enter the Tai Cang (Stomach), they return out through the throat. The normal regulation is for the intestines and stomach to excrete once a day. Now, if there is no bowel movement for five to seven days, old matter is not expelled, and new matter cannot be accepted. It is appropriate to use Sanyi Chengqi Tang (Three-One Purging Decoction) to purge step-by-step, followed by drinking Zhima Yin (Sesame Drink). Once the rotten and stale matter is removed and the intestines and stomach are cleansed, and once the masses are cleared and Ying and Wei (Nutritive and Defensive Qi) flourish, dietary intake will naturally advance.
Sanyi Chengqi Tang (Three-One Purging Decoction)
Ingredients: Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Nongpo (Meli Cortex), Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) (each 1 qian).
Decoction method: Add two cups of water, decoct until one-eighth remains, then take orally. Note: This formula is too harsh/drastic; it is preserved here merely for reference.