热上冲胸烦闷，手足搐搦如风状，及瘥后劳复，阴阳易病，卵肿疼痛，手足不能动者。
温经益元，惕 自愈；
陶氏温经益元汤∶熟地、人参、白术、黄 、甘草、芍药、当归、生地、白茯、陈皮、肉桂、附子，姜三
片，枣一枚，糯米一撮，水煎温服。治汗后大虚，头眩，振振欲擗地，并筋惕肉 ，及发汗太多，卫虚亡阳，
汗出不止，或下后利不止，身疼等证。如饱闷去地黄加枳壳，瘦人去芍药，有热去附子，泄利去归、地加炒白
术、升麻、陈壁土，呕加姜汁制半夏，渴加天花粉，汗后恶风寒属表虚，去桂、附，生地加桂枝、
饴糖。
引风如圣，螈 可瘳。
引风汤∶大黄、干姜、龙骨各四两，桂枝三两，甘草、牡蛎各二两，凝水石、滑石、赤石脂、白石脂、紫石
英，石膏各六两，为粗末，以苇布盛之，每取三指撮，水煎三沸服。治风温妄以火熏发黄，甚则状如惊痫，时
发螈 。如圣饼子∶防风、天麻、半夏各五钱，南星、干姜、川乌各一两，川芎、甘草各二两。一方有细辛三
钱为末，蒸饼，丸芡实大，捻作饼子日干，每五饼，同荆芥三五穗细咀，茶酒任下。如伤寒得汗，尚余头痛者，
姜葱煎汤下。兼治男妇气厥，上盛下虚，痰饮及风寒伏留阳经，偏正头疼，痛连脑巅，吐逆恶心，目眩耳聋。常
服清头目，消风痰，暖胃气。陶氏如圣饮∶羌活、防风、川芎、白芷、柴胡、芍药、甘草，当归、乌药、半夏、
黄芩，姜二片，水煎，临熟入竹沥，姜汁调服、兼治 证。如柔 加白术、桂枝，刚 加麻黄、苍术，口噤切牙，
大便实者，加大黄利之。
安蛔理中去甘草，乌梅丸子频入口；
安蛔理中汤∶人参、白术、干姜、茯苓各一钱半，乌梅三个，水煎温服。治蛔厥。如大便闭加大黄入蜜以
利之，口渴加栝蒌根。乌梅丸∶乌梅十个，干姜一钱，黄连一钱半，细辛、附子、桂枝、人参、黄柏各六分，
当归、川椒各四分，为末，用醋半盏浸乌梅，蒸烂去核，和诸药，捣丸梧子大。每十丸，米饮下，日三服，病
甚者多服，取效为度，忌生冷滑物。治脏寒蛔厥，得食即呕，乍静乍烦，兼止久利。方意以乌梅之酸而敛肺气，
人参之甘以缓脾气，当归、椒、细、桂枝之辛以润内寒，姜、附之辛热以胜内寒，连、柏之苦以安蛔。凡虫证
忌用甘草，盖虫闻甘则起，闻酸则止，闻苦则定，闻辣则头伏而下。
治 桃仁与犀角，雄黄锐散纳肛头。
治 桃仁汤∶桃仁、槐子、艾叶各二钱半，枣七枚，水一盏，煎至半盏，滤清温服。治狐惑，唇上生疮，
声哑。黄连犀角汤∶黄连一钱半，犀角二钱，乌梅三个，木香一分，煎服同上。治狐惑，咽干唇焦，口燥热盛。
雄黄锐散∶雄黄、青葙子、苦参、黄连各二钱半，桃仁一钱，为末，生艾捣汁，和如小指尖大，绵裹纳下部肛
门内。治狐惑证，虫食上下者并宜。
消斑青黛紫雪，猪胆鸡子仍敛肌；
陶氏消斑青黛饮∶黄连、甘草、石膏、知母、柴胡、玄参、生地、山栀、犀角、青黛、人参，大便实者，
去参加大黄，姜一片，枣二枚，水煎，临熟入苦酒一匙调服。治热毒发斑等证。紫雪∶升麻六钱，黄金十两，
寒水石、石膏各四两八钱，犀角、羚羊角各一两，玄参一两六钱，沉香、木香、丁香各五钱，甘草八钱，水五
盏，先煮黄金至三盏，入诸药再煎至一盏，去渣，入芒硝三两二钱，慢火煎，以柳木搅不停手，候欲凝，入瓷
盆中，更下朱砂、麝香末各三分，急搅令匀，候冷凝结成雪。每一钱，细细咽之。治发斑咽痛，及暑中三阳，
香港脚烦躁。猪胆鸡子汤∶猪胆汁二合，鸡子一枚，苦酒三合和匀，壮人煎三沸尽服，羸人煎六七沸缓服，汗
出即愈。治伤寒五六日，斑出。
赤斑黑膏黄连，葛根橘皮兼止呕。
黑膏∶生地二两六钱半，淡豆豉一两六钱半，猪脂十两，和匀，露一宿煎之，令三分减一，滤去渣，入
雄黄末五分，麝香末一分，搅匀分作三服，白汤化下。毒从皮肤中出则愈，未效再服，忌芜荑。治温毒发斑呕
逆。黄连橘皮汤∶黄连二钱，麻黄、葛根各一钱半，橘皮、杏仁、枳实、浓朴各一钱，甘草七分，水煎温服。
治温毒发斑，皮肤瘾疹，及唇口下部生疮，呃逆闷乱，下利呕吐清汁。如病势沉重，昼夜呻吟不安，或咽痛者
去麻黄加玄参、升麻。葛根橘皮汤∶葛根、橘皮、杏仁、知母、麻黄、黄芩、甘草，水煎温服。治温毒发斑
心烦。
大青四物（汤），治斑火红；
大青一两，阿胶二钱，甘草一钱，香豉一合，水煎温服。治壮热烦躁，大渴，脉洪盛，遍身斑出如火色。
芒硝三钱，涂斑烂臭。
芒硝猪胆汁法∶芒硝三钱为末，猪胆汁调涂疮上，候干即痂落无瘢，仍研末糁之。此病溺涩有血，及疮
黑靥不出脓者死。
如狂活血当归，桂苓饮子也相应；
陶氏当归活血汤∶当归、赤芍、甘草、红花、桂心、干姜、枳壳、生地黄、人参、柴胡、桃仁，姜一片
煎，入酒三匙调服。服三帖后，去桃、姜、红花，加白术，茯苓，治无头疼，无恶寒，但身热发渴，溺利便黑，口
出无伦。不可误为热证，乃瘀血内传心脾二经，使人昏迷沉重如见祟，证名挟血。陶氏桂苓饮∶猪苓、泽泻、
桂枝、甘草、白术、黄柏，知母、山栀、 叶，姜三片煎，再加滑石末一钱，煎三沸服，取微汗为效。治初得
病无热，狂言烦躁不安，精采不与人相当，误为发狂，下者死。殊不知热结膀胱，名曰如狂证，血自下者愈，
不愈者宜此。古方用桂枝汤。
发狂三黄石膏，栀子玄明皆不又。
三黄石膏汤∶黄芩、黄连、黄柏、山栀各二钱，麻黄一钱半，自汗者去之，石膏五钱，香豉三钱，水煎温服，
得汗即瘥，未效再服。治伤寒身热，烦躁不得汗，脉洪大，四五日便发狂者，表里俱热也。栀子仁汤∶山栀、赤
芍、大青、知母各一钱，升麻、黄芩、石膏、杏仁各二钱，柴胡一钱半，甘草五分，香豉百粒，姜三片，水煎
分二服。治发斑烦躁，面赤咽痛，潮热，百节疼痛。王氏玄明粉∶玄明粉二钱，寒水石、黄连各一钱半，珍珠、
辰砂各一钱，为末，鸡子清一枚，白蜜一匙，新汲水调服。治发狂神效。水渍法∶用青布五六尺叠折，以新汲水
浸之，稍捩干，搭于病患胸上，须臾蒸热，再浸再搭，良久狂定，方可诊脉下药。治大热狂叫奔走，不能制伏。
火劫法∶用炭火一盆，置病患之前，将醋一碗，急沃火内，使烟气冲入鼻孔内，须臾自定，或用凉水 面亦可。
栀子（乌）梅汤，瘥后不睡即安；
栀子、黄芩、甘草各一钱，柴胡二钱，乌梅一个，姜三片，淡竹叶十四片，豆豉一钱半，水煎温服。治伤
寒瘥后不眠者，此热气与阳并，阴气未复故也。
酸枣仁汤，昼夜不眠堪救。
酸枣仁、人参各一钱半，石膏二钱半，茯苓、知母、甘草各一钱，桂心五分，姜三片，临卧水煎温服。治
汗吐下后，昼夜不眠。
阴证轻者，三白辛黄以疏表；
辛黄三白汤∶人参、白术、白芍各一钱，白茯、当归五分，细辛、麻黄各二分，姜三片，枣一枚，水煎温
服。治阴证伤寒在表，如脉沉发热口和加附子。五脏见证加药同麻黄汤，见后。
阴证重者，四顺通脉以济危。
四顺汤丸∶人参、白术、干姜各二钱，甘草三钱，水煎或蜜丸服。治身无热，脉沉苦烦，默默不欲见光，腹
痛下利。或无脉可诊，未辨阴阳，姑与服之。若是阳厥，盒饭见出热证；若是阴厥，则无有热矣。通脉四逆汤∶
附子五钱，干姜二钱半，甘草二钱，葱白三茎，面赤者七茎，水煎温服。治少阴证下利清谷，微热厥逆，反
不恶寒，面赤，脉微欲绝，或咽疼干呕，腹痛，自利不止。如腹痛去葱加芍药以利气，呕加姜汁以散之，利止
脉不出加人参以补血，咽痛加桔梗以散结。茯苓四逆汤∶茯苓、干姜、甘草各一钱，附子、人参各三钱，水煎温
服。治发汗复下后不解，脉沉微而细，烦躁者，阴阳俱虚也。方意以四逆汤以复阳，加人参、茯苓以益阴。
阳毒升麻玄参，狂斑顿愈；
阳毒升麻汤∶升麻、射干、人参各一钱，黄芩二钱，犀角一钱半，甘草七分，水煎温服取汗。治阳毒发斑，
头项背痛，躁闷不安，狂走妄骂，下利咽喉肿痛，口吐脓血。玄参升麻汤∶甘草三味各三钱，水煎温服。治发
斑烦躁谵语，咽喉闭塞肿痛。
阴毒正阳甘草，厥痛立移。
正阳散∶附子一两，良姜、甘草五钱，皂荚一挺，麝香二分，为末，每二钱，水煎入蜜热
服。治阴毒额汗头痛，面青舌黑，口张出气，烦渴，心下硬满，肢厥身冷，多睡。阴毒甘草汤∶甘草、升麻、
当归、桂枝各一钱，雄黄、川椒各一钱半，鳖甲三钱，水煎温服，良久再服，毒当从汗出，未汗再服。治阴毒
畏寒，身体重痛，腹疼背强，咽痛呕逆，恍惚失惊，气短神昏，爪甲青黑，手足冷汗，头面烘热等证。
破结泻毒，活龙散用蜜调下；
破结丹∶辰砂、青礞石、葶苈、肉豆蔻、木香、官桂、牵牛、黑附子、巴豆各五钱，轻粉半分，麝香五分，
金箔五片，为末，用米醋半盏，入辰砂、附子、牵牛三味，熬成膏，次入余药，和丸皂子大，轻粉为衣，每二
丸，蜜汤下。治阴阳伏逆，变为结胸，五六日大便结，攻之不可，达之不及，以此主之。活龙散∶活地龙四条，
洗净研烂，入姜汁少许，蜜一匙，薄荷汁少许，新汲水调和，徐徐灌尽，渐次凉快。若热炽者加片脑少许，未
效再服，自然汗出而解。治阳毒累经药下不通，结胸硬痛，或稍通而复再结，喘促热燥狂乱。
返阴止躁，复阳丹宜酒投之。
返阴丹∶硫黄五两，硝石、太阴玄精石各二两，干姜、附子、桂心各五钱，为末，用铁铫先铺玄精，次铺硝
石各一半，中间铺硫黄末，又将硝石、玄精余末盖上，以小盏合著，用炭三斤，烧令得所，勿令烟出，急取瓦
盆合著地上，四面灰盖，勿令烟出，候冷，取出入余药，同为末，糊丸梧子大，每三十丸，艾汤顿下，汗出为
度，治阴毒心烦头痛，肢冷面青，腹胀脉伏，及气虚阳脱无脉，不省人事，伤寒阴厥。复阳丹∶荜澄茄、木香、
干蝎、附子、硫黄、吴萸各五钱，干姜一钱，为末，酒糊丸梧子大，每三十丸，姜汤下，复以热酒投之取汗。治
伤寒面青肢冷，心腹胀，脉沉细。
阳盛拒阴，（陶氏）三黄巨胜汤可劫；
即前三黄石膏汤去麻黄、豆豉，加芒硝、大黄，姜一片、枣二枚，水煎，临熟入泥浆清水二匙调服。治
阳毒发斑，狂乱妄言，大渴叫喊，目赤脉数，大便燥实，上气喘急，舌卷囊缩，难治，姑以此汤劫之。
阴躁回阳，百问霹雳散尤奇。
陶氏回阳返本汤∶熟附子、干姜、甘草、人参、麦门冬、五味子、腊茶、陈皮。如面戴阳者，加葱白七茎，
黄连少许，清泥浆二盏煎，临熟入蜜五匙，顿冷服之，取汗为效。治阴盛格阳，阴极发躁，微渴面赤，欲坐井
地，脉无力欲绝。《百问》方∶硫黄五钱，艾汤调服，实时安卧，良久睡起，汗出而愈。治伤寒身冷脉微，手
足厥而躁。又方∶附子五钱，生姜三钱，糯米一撮，水一大盏，煎至六分，温服取汗，切不可与冷水饮之，如
发渴，并渣服之甚效。治阴毒伤寒，烦躁渴闷。霹雳散∶附子一枚，炮过取出，用冷灰焙半时，切半枚，入真
腊茶一钱，水一盏，煎六分，去渣入熟蜜半匙，调匀顿冷服之，须臾躁止得睡，汗出乃瘥。治阴盛格阳，身冷
反躁，欲投井中，肢体沉重，唇青面黑，渴欲水复吐，大便自利黑水，六脉沉细而疾或无。
瘥后水肿，牡蛎泽泻（汤）以利便；
牡蛎、泽泻、栝蒌根、蜀漆、葶苈、商陆、海藻各等为分末，每方寸匕，白汤调服，小便得利即止。治大
病瘥后，从腰以下水肿。方意以牡蛎、泽泻、海藻之咸以泻水气，漆、葶、瓜、商之辛酸苦以导湿肿。
瘥后神昏，（陶氏）导赤各半（汤）以醒迷。
黄芩、黄连、甘草、犀角、麦门冬、滑石、山栀、茯神、知母、人参、姜枣煎，加灯芯一握，煎沸热服。
治伤寒后，心下不硬，腹中不满，二便如常，身无寒热，渐变神昏不语，或睡中独语，目赤唇焦，舌干不饮水，
稀粥与之则咽，不与则不思，形如醉人，乃热传手少阴火也，心火上逼肺，所以神昏，名越经证。
易病烧 赤衣与鼠粪，虚弱乎当归白术；
烧 散∶取近阴处 裆一块，方圆四五寸，男用女 ，女用男 ，烧存性，温水调服方寸匕，日三服。
一方加手足指爪二十片烧灰，男女互用，米饮下，小便即利，阴头微肿则愈。
赤衣散∶取室女月经布近阴处者，烧灰白汤调下，或入汤药调服尤妙，男女俱宜。 鼠粪汤∶韭白一把，雄鼠
粪十四枚，水煎温服微汗，未汗再服。治男子阴易，小腹连腰胯急痛。当归白术汤∶当归、附子各二钱，生姜一
钱，白术、桂枝、甘草、人参、黄 、芍药各五分，水三盏，煎至一盏，温服，食顷再进一服，微汗便瘥。治
男妇病未平复，因犯房事，则小腹急痛连腰胯，四肢不能举任，身无热者。
Heat pathogen rushing upward to the chest causing irritability and oppression, convulsions of the hands and feet resembling wind-stroke, as well as recurrence due to overexertion after recovery (Lao Fu), Yin-Yang Yi disease, swelling and pain of the testicles, and immobility of the hands and feet.
Warming the meridians and benefiting Yuan Qi (Primordial Qi), the condition will heal spontaneously;
Tao's Warming Meridians and Benefiting Yuan Decoction: Prepared with Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), and Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata). Add three slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), one Jujube (Ziziphi Jujubae Fructus), and a pinch of Mi (Oryza Sativa), decoct in water and take warm. It treats severe deficiency after sweating, dizziness, trembling desire to fall to the ground, twitching of muscles and flesh, excessive sweating leading to Wei Qi (Defensive Qi) deficiency and Yang collapse, unceasing sweating, or diarrhea unceasing after purgation, body ache, etc. If accompanied by fullness and oppression, remove Di Huang and add Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus); for emaciated patients, remove Shao Yao; if heat signs are present, remove Fu Zi; for diarrhea, remove Dang Gui and Di Huang, add Chao Bai Zhu (Stir-fried Atractylodis Rhizoma), Sheng Ma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma), and Chen Bi Tu (Old Wall Earth); for vomiting, add Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) processed with Sheng Jiang juice; for thirst, add Gua Lou Gen (Trichosanthis Radix). For aversion to wind and cold after sweating belonging to Exterior Deficiency, remove Rou Gui and Fu Zi, change Sheng Di Huang to Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), and add Yi Tang (Malt Sugar).
Guiding away wind like the Sage method, spasms and convulsions can be cured.
Yin Feng Decoction: Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Long Gu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi et Scapulae) each 4 liang; Gui Zhi 3 liang; Gan Cao, Mu Li (Ostreae Concha) each 2 liang; Ning Shui Shi (Halloysitum Rubrum), Hua Shi (Talcum), Chi Shi Zhi (Kaolinitum), Bai Shi Zhi (Kaolinitum Album), Zi Shi Ying (Quartzum Purpureum), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) each 6 liang. Grind into coarse powder, place in reed cloth, take three finger-widths per dose, decoct in water for three boils, then take. It treats Wind-Warmth where improper fire fumigation causes yellowing, severe cases resembling惊痫 (Startle Epilepsy) with frequent spasms and convulsions. Ru Sheng Bing Zi (Like-Sage Cake): Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Tian Ma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma), Ban Xia each 5 qian; Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizoma), Gan Jiang, Chuan Wu (Aconiti Radix) each 1 liang; Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Gan Cao each 2 liang. Another formula adds Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) 3 qian, grind into powder, mix with steamed dough, make pills the size of Euryale Seed (Qian Shi), shape into cakes, dry in sun. Take five cakes each time, with Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica) 3-5 spikes chopped finely, taken with tea or wine. If headache remains after sweating in Shang Han (Cold Damage), take with ginger and scallion decoction. Also treats Qi Jue (Qi Syncope) in men and women, excess above and deficiency below, Phlegm-Fluid retention, and Wind-Cold lingering in Yang meridians, hemi-crania or frontal headache radiating to the vertex, retching and nausea, dizziness and deafness. Regular use clears head and eyes, eliminates Wind-Phlegm, warms Stomach Qi. Tao's Ru Sheng Yin (Like-Sage Drink): Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fang Feng, Chuan Xiong, Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Shao Yao, Gan Cao, Dang Gui, Wu Yao (Linderae Radix), Ban Xia, Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix). Add two slices of Sheng Jiang, decoct in water. Near completion, add Zhu Li (Bambusae Succus) and adjust with Sheng Jiang juice. Also treats Jing Zheng (Spasm Syndrome). For Rou Jing (Flaccid Spasm), add Bai Zhu and Gui Zhi; for Gang Jing (Rigid Spasm), add Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma); for locked jaw and grinding teeth with constipation, add Da Huang to purge.
An Hui Li Zhong Decoction removes Gan Cao; Wu Mei Wan is frequently taken orally;
An Hui Li Zhong Decoction: Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Gan Jiang, Fu Ling each 1.5 qian; three Wu Mei (Mume Fructus). Decoct in water and take warm. Treats Hui Jue (Roundworm Syncope). If stool is closed, add Da Huang with honey to unblock; if thirsty, add Gua Lou Gen. Wu Mei Wan: Ten Wu Mei, Gan Jiang 1 qian, Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 1.5 qian, Xi Xin, Fu Zi, Gui Zhi, Ren Shen, Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) each 0.6 qian, Dang Gui, Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) each 0.4 qian. Grind into powder. Soak Wu Mei in half cup of vinegar, steam until soft, remove pits, mix with other medicines, pound into pills the size of Sophora Seed. Take ten pills each time with Rice Drink, three times daily. Severe cases take more until effective. Avoid raw, cold, and slippery foods. Treats Cold in Zang organs causing Hui Jue, vomiting upon eating, alternating calmness and irritability. Also treats chronic diarrhea. The formula logic uses Wu Mei's sourness to astringe Lung Qi, Ren Shen's sweetness to moderate Spleen Qi, Dang Gui, Jiao, Xi Xin, Gui Zhi's pungency to moisten internal cold, Gan Jiang and Fu Zi's pungent-hot nature to overcome internal cold, and Lian, Bo's bitterness to pacify roundworms. Roundworm conditions contraindicate Gan Cao, as worms rise at sweet taste, stop at sour, settle at bitter, and bow down at spicy.
Treating Hu He (Foxes' Confusion) uses Tao Ren and Xi Jiao; Xiong Huang Rui San is inserted into the anus.
Tao Ren Decoction for Hu He: Tao Ren (Persicae Semen), Huai Zi (Stemonae Radix), Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium) each 2.5 qian; seven Jujubes. One cup of water, decoct to half cup, filter and take warm. Treats Hu He syndrome with sores on upper lip and hoarseness. Huang Lian Xi Jiao Decoction: Huang Lian 1.5 qian, Xi Jiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu) 2 qian, three Wu Mei, Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) 0.1 fen. Decoct and take as above. Treats Hu He with dry throat, scorched lips, mouth dryness and intense heat. Xiong Huang Rui San: Xiong Huang (Realgar), Qing Xiang Zi (Celosiae Semen), Ku Shen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix), Huang Lian each 2.5 qian; Tao Ren 1 qian. Grind into powder. Mix with juice from fresh Ai Ye pounded, form into pieces the size of a fingertip, wrap in cotton, and insert into the lower anus. Suitable for Hu He syndrome where worms erode upper and lower parts.
Xiao Ban Qing Dai Yin eliminates spots; Zhu Dan Ji Zi Tang still consolidates the muscle layer;
Tao's Xiao Ban Qing Dai Decoction: Huang Lian, Gan Cao, Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Chai Hu, Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Sheng Di Huang, Shan Zhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Xi Jiao, Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis), Ren Shen. If stool is solid, remove Gan Cao and add Da Huang. Add one slice of Sheng Jiang, two Jujubes. Decoct in water. Near completion, add one spoonful of Ku Jiu (Vinegar) and take mixed. Treats Heat-Toxin causing macules and spots. Zi Xue (Purple Snow): Sheng Ma 6 qian, Gold 10 liang, Han Shui Shi (Halloysitum Album), Shi Gao each 4.8 liang; Xi Jiao, Ling Yang Jiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu) each 1 liang; Xuan Shen 1.6 liang; Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum), Mu Xiang, Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos) each 5 qian; Gan Cao 8 qian. Five cups of water. First boil gold until reduced to three cups, add other herbs, boil again to one cup. Strain, add Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) 3.2 liang. Simmer slowly, stirring constantly with willow wood. When nearly congealing, pour into porcelain basin. Add Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris) and She Xiang (Moschus) powder, each 3 fen. Stir urgently until uniform. Cool to form snow-like crystals. Take 1 qian, swallow slowly. Treats macules with sore throat, Summerheat striking the Three Yang meridians, Hong Kong Foot (Gouty Arthritis) with irritability. Zhu Dan Ji Zi Decoction: Pig Bile 2 he, one Chicken Egg, Ku Jiu 3 he. Mix evenly. Robust persons boil for three boils and take all; frail persons boil for six-seven boils and take slowly. Sweating indicates cure. Treats macules appearing on the fifth or sixth day of Shang Han.
Chi Ban Hei Gao uses Huang Lian; Ge Gen Ju Pi Tang also stops vomiting.
Hei Gao (Black Ointment): Sheng Di Huang 2.65 liang, Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semnis Preparatum) 1.65 liang, Pig Fat 10 liang. Mix evenly, expose overnight, decoct until reduced by one-third. Filter residue, add Xiong Huang powder 0.5 fen, She Xiang powder 0.1 fen. Mix well, divide into three doses. Dissolve in white water. Recovery occurs when toxin exits through skin. If ineffective, repeat. Avoid Yuan Yi (Chrysanthemi Indici Flos). Treats Warm-Toxin macules with vomiting and retching. Huang Lian Ju Pi Decoction: Huang Lian 2 qian, Ma Huang, Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) each 1.5 qian; Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) each 1 qian; Gan Cao 0.7 fen. Decoct in water and take warm. Treats Warm-Toxin macules, skin urticaria, sores on lower lip and mouth, hiccups, oppression and confusion, diarrhea and vomiting clear fluid. If severe illness with groaning day and night, or sore throat, remove Ma Huang and add Xuan Shen, Sheng Ma. Ge Gen Ju Pi Decoction: Ge Gen, Ju Pi, Xing Ren, Zhi Mu, Ma Huang, Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Gan Cao. Decoct in water and take warm. Treats Warm-Toxin macules with irritability.
Da Qing Si Wu Tang treats red-hot macules;
Da Qing 1 liang, E Jiao (Colla Corii Asini) 2 qian, Gan Cao 1 qian, Xiang Chi (Sojae Semnis Preparatum) 1 he. Decoct in water and take warm. Treats high fever with irritability, extreme thirst, surging pulse, macules covering the body like fire color.
Mang Xiao 3 qian applied to ulcerated foul spots.
Mang Xiao and Pig Bile Method: Mang Xiao 3 qian ground into powder, mixed with Pig Bile, applied to sores. When dry, scabs fall off without scars. Continue applying powder. This disease with dysuria and blood, or black eschars without pus, is fatal.
Ru Kuang (Resembling Mania) activates Blood using Dang Gui; Gui Ling Yin corresponds accordingly;
Tao's Dang Gui Huo Xue Decoction: Dang Gui, Chi Shao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Gan Cao, Hong Hua (Carthami Flos), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Cortex), Gan Jiang, Zhi Ke, Sheng Di Huang, Ren Shen, Chai Hu, Tao Ren. Decoct with one slice of Sheng Jiang, add three spoons of wine and take. After three doses, remove Tao Ren, Jiang, Hong Hua; add Bai Zhu, Fu Ling. Treats absence of headache and aversion to cold, but body heat and thirst, free urination, black stool, incoherent speech. Do not mistake for Heat syndrome; this is Blood Stasis transmitting to Heart and Spleen meridians, causing coma and heaviness as if possessed, named Jia Xue (Accompanying Blood). Tao's Gui Ling Yin: Zhu Ling (Polypori Umbilicatus Sclerotium), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Gui Zhi, Gan Cao, Bai Zhu, Huang Bo, Zhi Mu, Shan Zhi, Sang Ye (Mori Folium). Decoct with three slices of Sheng Jiang. Add Hua Shi powder 1 qian near end, boil three times, take. Mild sweating indicates effect. Treats initial illness without fever, delirious speech, irritability, spirit disconnected from body. Mistaken for Mania, purgation leads to death. Unknowingly, Heat binds Bladder, named Ru Kuang syndrome. Spontaneous bleeding cures it; if not, use this. Ancient formula uses Gui Zhi Tang.
Fan Kuang (Mania) uses San Huang Shi Gao Tang; Zhi Zi and Xuan Ming Fen are not suitable again.
San Huang Shi Gao Decoction: Huang Qin, Huang Lian, Huang Bo, Shan Zhi each 2 qian; Ma Huang 1.5 qian (remove if spontaneous sweating); Shi Gao 5 qian; Xiang Chi 3 qian. Decoct in water and take warm. Sweating brings improvement; repeat if ineffective. Treats Shang Han with body heat, irritability without sweating, surging pulse, mania developing on fourth or fifth day, indicating Heat in both Exterior and Interior. Zhi Zi Ren Decoction: Shan Zhi, Chi Shao, Da Qing (Isatidis Radix), Zhi Mu each 1 qian; Sheng Ma, Huang Qin, Shi Gao, Xing Ren each 2 qian; Chai Hu 1.5 qian; Gan Cao 0.5 fen; Xiang Chi 100 grains; Sheng Jiang 3 slices. Decoct in water, divide into two doses. Treats macules with irritability, red face, sore throat, tidal fever, joint pain. Wang's Xuan Ming Fen: Xuan Ming Fen 2 qian, Han Shui Shi, Huang Lian each 1.5 qian; Zhen Zhu (Pearl), Chen Sha (Cinnabaris) each 1 qian. Grind into powder. Mix with one egg white, one spoonful of white honey, new well water. Treats mania with divine efficacy. Water Soaking Method: Fold blue cloth 5-6 chi long, soak in new well water, wring slightly, place on patient's chest. When hot, re-soak and re-place. After a while, mania settles, then diagnose and prescribe. Treats extreme heat with screaming and running, uncontrollable. Fire劫 (Fire Attack) Method: Place a basin of charcoal fire before patient. Pour one bowl of vinegar onto fire urgently to generate smoke into nostrils. Calms quickly. Or wash face with cold water.
Zhi Zi Wu Mei Tang restores sleep after recovery;
Zhi Zi, Huang Qin, Gan Cao each 1 qian; Chai Hu 2 qian; one Wu Mei; Sheng Jiang 3 slices; Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatheri Folium) 14 slices; Dou Chi 1.5 qian. Decoct in water and take warm. Treats insomnia after Shang Han recovery, caused by Heat combining with Yang, Yin not yet restored.
Suan Zao Ren Tang saves day-and-night insomnia.
Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen), Ren Shen each 1.5 qian; Shi Gao 2.5 qian; Fu Ling, Zhi Mu, Gan Cao each 1 qian; Gui Xin 0.5 fen; Sheng Jiang 3 slices. Decoct in water and take warm before bed. Treats insomnia after sweating, vomiting, or purgation.
Mild Yin Syndrome: San Bai Xin Huang Tang releases Exterior;
Xin Huang San Bai Decoction: Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) each 1 qian; Bai Fu Ling, Dang Gui 0.5 fen; Xi Xin, Ma Huang each 0.2 fen; Sheng Jiang 3 slices; one Jujube. Decoct in water and take warm. Treats Yin Syndrome Shang Han in Exterior. If pulse is deep with fever and normal mouth, add Fu Zi. Additions for Five Zang manifestations follow Ma Huang Tang, see below.
Severe Yin Syndrome: Si Shun Tong Mai Tang rescues critical state.
Si Shun Decoction/Pills: Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Gan Jiang each 2 qian; Gan Cao 3 qian. Decoct in water or make honey pills. Treats no body heat, deep pulse with vexation, silence, aversion to light, abdominal pain, diarrhea. Or no pulse to diagnose, Yin/Yang undifferentiated, give tentatively. If Yang Jue, heat signs should appear; if Yin Jue, no heat. Tong Mai Si Ni Decoction: Fu Zi 5 qian, Gan Jiang 2.5 qian, Gan Cao 2 qian, Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosum Bulbus) 3 stalks (7 stalks if red face). Decoct in water and take warm. Treats Shao Yin syndrome with diarrhea of undigested food, slight fever, cold extremities, aversion to cold absent, red face, faint pulse nearing extinction, or sore throat, dry retching, abdominal pain, unceasing diarrhea. If abdominal pain, remove Cong Bai, add Shao Yao to move Qi; if vomiting, add Sheng Jiang juice to disperse; if diarrhea stops but pulse doesn't return, add Ren Shen to nourish Blood; if sore throat, add Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix) to dissipate nodulation. Fu Ling Si Ni Decoction: Fu Ling, Gan Jiang, Gan Cao each 1 qian; Fu Zi, Ren Shen each 3 qian. Decoct in water and take warm. Treats unresolved condition after sweating and purgation, deep thin fine pulse with irritability, indicating dual deficiency of Yin and Yang. Formula logic: Si Ni Tang restores Yang, adding Ren Shen and Fu Ling benefits Yin.
Yang Du (Toxicity) uses Sheng Ma and Xuan Shen; mania and spots resolve instantly;
Yang Du Sheng Ma Decoction: Sheng Ma, She Gan (Belamcandae Rhizoma), Ren Shen each 1 qian; Huang Qin 2 qian; Xi Jiao 1.5 qian; Gan Cao 0.7 fen. Decoct in water and take warm to induce sweating. Treats Yang Du macules, head/neck/back pain, restlessness, manic walking and cursing, diarrhea, sore/swollen throat, vomiting pus/blood. Xuan Shen Sheng Ma Decoction: Gan Cao and two others each 3 qian. Decoct in water and take warm. Treats macules with irritability, delirium, throat obstruction/swelling/pain.
Yin Du uses Zheng Yang and Gan Cao; Jue pain moves immediately.
Zheng Yang San: Fu Zi 1 liang, Liang Jiang (Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma), Gan Cao 5 qian; Zao Jiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina) one stick; She Xiang 0.2 fen. Grind into powder. Take 2 qian each time, decoct in water with honey, take hot. Treats Yin Du forehead sweat/headache, blue face/black tongue, open mouth breathing, irritability/thirst, epigastric hardness/fullness, cold extremities/body cold, somnolence. Yin Du Gan Cao Decoction: Gan Cao, Sheng Ma, Dang Gui, Gui Zhi each 1 qian; Xiong Huang, Chuan Jiao each 1.5 qian; Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) 3 qian. Decoct in water and take warm. Take again after a while. Toxin should exit via sweat; repeat if no sweat. Treats Yin Du aversion to cold, heavy body pain, abdominal/back pain, sore throat/vomiting,恍惚 (trance/fright), shortness of breath/coma, blue-black nails, cold sweaty hands/feet, flushing of head/face.
Po Jie Xie Du (Break Knots Drain Toxin): Huo Long San taken with honey;
Po Jie Dan: Chen Sha, Qing Meng Shi (Calamina), Ting Li (Descurainiae Semen), Rou Dou Kou (Myristicae Semen), Mu Xiang, Guan Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Qian Niu (Pharbitidis Semen), Hei Fu Zi, Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus) each 5 qian; Qing Fen (Calomelas) 0.5 fen; She Xiang 0.5 fen; Jin Bo (Gold Leaf) 5 pieces. Grind into powder. Use half cup rice vinegar, boil Chen Sha, Fu Zi, Qian Niu into paste. Add remaining herbs, mix into pills the size of soap bean, coat with Qing Fen. Take two pills each time with honey water. Treats Yin-Yang stagnation turning into Jie Xiong (Chest Binding), constipation for 5-6 days, neither attacking nor reaching possible, this formula governs. Huo Long San: Four live Di Long (Pheretima), clean and pound, add little Sheng Jiang juice, one spoon honey, little Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) juice, mix with new well water. Slowly administer until finished, gradually cooling. If intense heat, add Pian Nao (Borneolum Syntheticum) slightly. Repeat if ineffective, natural sweating resolves. Treats Yang Du unresponsive to purgatives, hard painful Jie Xiong, or recurring binding after slight relief, panting, heat/dryness, mania.
Fan Yin Zhi Zao (Return Yin Stop Irritation): Fu Yang Dan taken with wine;
Fan Yin Dan: Liu Huang (Sulfur) 5 liang, Xiao Shi (Nitrums), Tai Yin Xuan Jing Shi (Halloysitum) each 2 liang; Gan Jiang, Fu Zi, Gui Xin each 5 qian. Grind into powder. In iron pot, layer half Xuan Jing, half Xiao Shi, middle layer Liu Huang powder, cover with remaining Xiao Shi/Xuan Jing. Cover with small cup, burn 3 jin charcoal properly, do not let smoke out. Quickly take clay pot, place on ground, cover sides with ash, do not let smoke out. When cool, take out, add remaining herbs, grind together, make pills with paste the size of Sophora Seed. Take 30 pills each time with Ai Tang (Mugwort Decoction) at once. Sweating is the limit. Treats Yin Du heart vexation/headache, cold limbs/blue face, abdominal distension/hid pulse, Qi deficiency/Yang collapse/no pulse, unconsciousness, Shang Han Yin Jue. Fu Yang Dan: Bi Cheng Qie (Litseae Fructus), Mu Xiang, Gan Xie (Scorpio), Fu Zi, Liu Huang, Wu Yu (Evodiae Fructus) each 5 qian; Gan Jiang 1 qian. Grind into powder, make pills with wine paste the size of Sophora Seed. Take 30 pills each time with Ginger Water, then throw hot wine to induce sweating. Treats Shang Han with blue face/cold limbs, abdominal distension, deep thin pulse.
Yang Excess Rejecting Yin: Tao's San Huang Ju Sheng Tang can force resolution;
Same as previous San Huang Shi Gao Decoction, remove Ma Huang, Dou Chi, add Mang Xiao, Da Huang. Add one slice Sheng Jiang, two Jujubes. Decoct in water. Near completion, add two spoons of mud-water clear liquid and take. Treats Yang Du macules, manic delirium, extreme thirst/shouting, red eyes/surging pulse, dry solid stool, rapid breathing, curled tongue/retracted scrotum. Difficult to treat, force resolution with this decoction.
Yin Irritation Returning Yang: Bai Wen Pi Li San is particularly miraculous.
Tao's Hui Yang Fan Ben Decoction: Shu Fu Zi, Gan Jiang, Gan Cao, Ren Shen, Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus), La Cha (Teafoli Praeparatum), Chen Pi. If face shows floating Yang (red cheeks), add seven Cong Bai stalks, little Huang Lian. Decoct with two cups clear mud-water. Near completion, add five spoons honey, take suddenly cold. Sweating indicates effect. Treats Yin Excess repelling Yang, Extreme Yin causing irritation, slight thirst/red face, desire to sit in well/ground, weak pulse nearing extinction. "Bai Wen" Formula: Liu Huang 5 qian, take with Ai Tang. Immediately lies down, wakes after a while, sweats and heals. Treats Shang Han with cold body/micro pulse, cold extremities with irritability. Another Formula: Fu Zi 5 qian, Sheng Jiang 3 qian, Mi 1 pinch. Large cup water, decoct to 60%, take warm to induce sweat. Do NOT give cold water. If thirsty, take dregs too, very effective. Treats Yin Du Shang Han, irritability/thirst/oppression. Pi Li San: One Fu Zi, roasted, removed from shell, baked in cold ash for half hour, cut in half. Add 1 qian real La Cha. One cup water, decoct to 60%. Strain, add half spoon cooked honey, mix, take suddenly cold. Soon irritability stops, sleeps, sweats and heals. Treats Yin Excess repelling Yang, cold body with irritability, desire to jump in well, heavy limbs, blue lips/black face, thirst/vomiting water, black diarrhea, deep thin rapid or absent six pulses.
Post-recovery Edema: Mu Li Ze Xie Tang promotes urination;
Mu Li (Ostreae Concha), Ze Xie, Gua Lou Gen, Shu Qi (Pseudostellariae Radix), Ting Li, Shang Lu (Phytolaccae Radix), Hai Zao (Sargassum) equal parts. Grind into powder. Take one square-inch scoop each time with white water. Stop when urine flows freely. Treats edema below waist after major illness recovery. Formula logic: Salty properties of Mu Li, Ze Xie, Hai Ziao drain Water Qi; Pungent/Sour/Bitter properties of Qi, Ting, Gua, Shang guide Dampness/Edema.
Post-recovery Confusion: Tao's Dao Chi Ge Ban Tang awakens mind.
Huang Qin, Huang Lian, Gan Cao, Xi Jiao, Mai Men Dong, Hua Shi, Shan Zhi, Fu Shen (Poria cum Radix), Zhi Mu, Ren Shen. Decoct with Sheng Jiang, Jujube. Add one handful Deng Xin Cao (Junci Medullia). Boil and take hot. Treats post-Shang Han: epigastrium not hard, abdomen not full, urination/defecation normal, no chills/fever, gradually becoming confused/silent, talking alone in sleep, red eyes/scorched lips, dry tongue not drinking, swallowing thin porridge but refusing otherwise, appearance like drunk person. Heat transmitted to Hand Shao Yin Fire. Heart Fire forcing Lung, causing confusion, named Yue Jing Syndrome (Crossing Meridian Syndrome).
Yi Disease: Shao Kun Chi Yi (Burnt Underwear) and Shu Fen (Mouse Droppings); Weakness: Dang Gui Bai Zhu Tang;
Shao Kun San: Take underwear crotch piece near genitals, 4-5 cun square. Male uses female underwear, female uses male. Burn until carbonized (preserve nature). Take one square-inch scoop with warm water, three times daily. Another formula adds twenty pieces of fingernails/toenails burned to ash, mutual use between genders, taken with Rice Drink. Urine flows freely, slight swelling of glans indicates cure. Chi Yi San: Take menstrual cloth from virgin girl near genitals, burn to ash, take with white water, or add to decoction, excellent. Suitable for both genders. Shu Fen Tang: One bunch Jiu Bai (Leek White), fourteen male mouse droppings. Decoct in water, take warm for mild sweat. Repeat if no sweat. Treats Male Yin Yi, acute pain connecting lower abdomen to loins/hips. Dang Gui Bai Zhu Decoction: Dang Gui, Fu Zi each 2 qian; Sheng Jiang 1 qian; Bai Zhu, Gui Zhi, Gan Cao, Ren Shen, Huang Qi, Shao Yao each 0.5 fen. Three cups water, decoct to one cup. Take warm. After meal, take another dose. Mild sweat indicates cure. Treats men/women whose illness has not fully recovered, engaging in sexual intercourse, causing acute lower abdominal pain radiating to loins/hips, inability to lift limbs, no body heat.