白虎汤∶
伤寒大汗出后,表证已解,心胸大烦,渴欲饮水。及吐或下后七八日,邪毒不解,
热结在里,表里俱热,时时恶风,大渴,舌上干燥而烦,欲饮水数升者,宜服之。又治
夏月中暑毒,汗出,恶寒,身热而渴。
知母(去皮一两半) 甘草(一两炙) 粳米(一合) 石膏(乱文者,别研,四两)
上为末,每服三钱,水一盏半,煎至一〔盏〕,去滓,温服。小儿量力与之。或加
人参少许同煎亦得,食后服。此药立夏后〔立〕秋前可服,春时及秋后并亡血虚人
不宜服。
桂苓甘露饮∶
治饮水不消,呕吐泻利,流湿润燥,宣通气液,水肿〔腹〕胀,泄泻不能〔止〕
者。兼治霍乱吐泻,下利赤白,烦渴,解暑毒大有神效,兼利小水。
白茯苓(去皮) 白术 猪苓 甘草(炙) 泽泻(以上各一两) 寒水石(一两别研) 桂(去粗皮
半两) 滑石(二两别研)
上为末,或煎,或水调,二三钱任意,或入蜜少许亦得。
桂苓白术散:
治冒暑、饮食,所伤转甚,湿热内甚,霍乱吐泻,转筋急痛,腹满〔痞〕闷,小
儿吐泻惊风,宜服之。
木香 桂枝 藿香 人参 茯苓(去皮各半两) 甘草(炙) 白术 葛根 泽泻 寒水石(各一
两) 滑石 石膏
上为末,每服三钱,白汤调下,新水或生姜汤亦得。
益元散∶
桂府滑石(二两烧红) 甘草(一两)
上为极细末,每服三钱,蜜少许,温水调下,无蜜亦得。或饮冷者,新水亦得。或发
汗,煎葱白豆豉汤调,无时服。
竹叶石膏汤∶
治伤寒解后,虚羸少气,气逆〔欲吐〕。
淡竹叶(六钱半锉) 石膏(四两别研) 人参 甘草(炙,各半两) 麦门冬(一两半)
半夏(二钱半汤洗)
上锉如麻豆大,每服五钱,水一盏半,入粳米百余粒,煮取八分,米熟,去滓温服。
化痰玉壶丸∶
南星 半夏(生) 天麻(各一两) 白面(三两)
上为细末,滴水丸梧子大,每服二十丸,用水一大〔盏〕,先煎令沸,下药煮,
候浮,漉出,方熟。放温,别用生姜汤下,不拘时候。
四君子汤∶
治烦热燥渴。
白茯苓(去皮) 人参(去芦) 甘草(炙) 白术(各等分)
上 咀,〔每服〕三钱,水一盏,煎至七分,去滓,温服。
白术散∶
治诸烦(热)渴,津液内耗,不问阴阳,服之止渴生津液。
白术 人参 白茯苓(去皮) 甘草(炙) 藿香 木香(各一两) 干葛(二两)
上为粗末,每服三钱,水一盏,煎至七分,去滓,温服,不拘时。
小柴胡汤∶
治伤寒温病,恶风,颈项强急,胸膈肋痛,呕哕烦渴,寒热往来,身面皆黄,小
便不利,大便秘硬;或过经未解,潮热不除;及瘥后劳复,发热头痛,妇人伤风,头
痛烦热,经血适断,寒热如疟,发作有时;及产后伤风,头痛烦热,并宜服之。
柴胡(四两去苗) 黄芩 人参 半夏(汤洗七次) 甘草(各一两半)
上为粗末,每服二钱,水一盏半,生姜五片,枣子一枚,擘破,同煎至七分,去
渣,热服,不拘时。小儿分作二服,更量加减。
升麻葛根汤∶
治大人小儿,时气瘟疫,头痛发热,肢体烦热,疮疹未发,并宜服之。
升麻 葛根 甘草(炙) 芍药(各半两)
上为末,每服三钱,水一盏半,煎至一盏,去渣,稍热服,不拘时。日进二、三服,
病去身凉为度。小儿量力与服。
Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction):
Indicated for cases where, after profuse sweating in Shaoyang disease (Taiyang disease), the exterior syndrome has resolved, yet there is extreme restlessness in the chest and heart, accompanied by intense thirst and a desire to drink water. It is also indicated for situations where, seven or eight days after vomiting or purging, pathogenic toxins remain unresolved, heat is knotted internally, presenting with fever both inside and out, occasional aversion to wind, severe thirst, dryness and restlessness on the tongue, and a desire to drink several liters of water. It is suitable for these conditions. Additionally, it treats summerheat-toxin poisoning contracted in summer, characterized by sweating, aversion to cold, body heat, and thirst.
Ingredients: Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, peeled, 1.5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, 1 liang), Jingmi (Oryza Sativa, 1 he), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, those with chaotic texture, separately ground, 4 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the above ingredients into coarse powder. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains, strain, and take warm. For children, administer according to their capacity. Alternatively, add a small amount of Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix) and decoct together; take after meals. This medicine is suitable for consumption from Lixia (Start of Summer) to Liqiu (Start of Autumn); it is not suitable for use in spring, after autumn, or for individuals with blood loss or deficiency.
Guiling Ganlu Yin (Cassia, Poria, and Cold Water Stone Sweet Dew Drink):
Treats inability to digest ingested water, vomiting, diarrhea, dampness flowing and causing dryness, promoting the circulation of Qi and fluids, edema, abdominal distension, and unremitting diarrhea. It also treats Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome) with vomiting and diarrhea, dysentery with red and white discharge, irritability and thirst, and has great efficacy in resolving summerheat-toxin while promoting urination.
Ingredients: Baifuling (Poria Cocos, peeled), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Zhuling (Polypori Umbellati mycelium), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, fried), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma, each 1 liang), Hanshuishi (Lapis Aquae Frigidae, 1 liang, separately ground), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, bark removed, 0.5 liang), Huashi (Talcum, 2 liang, separately ground).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into coarse powder. It can be decocted or mixed with water. Take 2-3 qian as desired. Adding a little honey is also acceptable.
Guiling Baizhu San (Cassia, Poria, and Atractylodes Powder):
Treats conditions aggravated by exposure to summerheat and dietary injury, leading to severe internal damp-heat, Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome) with vomiting and diarrhea, muscle cramps and acute pain, abdominal fullness and stifling sensation, and pediatric convulsive wind due to vomiting and diarrhea.
Ingredients: Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Fuling (Poria Cocos, peeled, each 0.5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, fried), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Hanshuishi (Lapis Aquae Frigidae, each 1 liang), Huashi (Talcum), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into coarse powder. Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with plain boiled water. New well water or ginger soup is also acceptable.
Yiyuan San (Benefit Origin Powder):
Ingredients: Guifu Huashi (Talcum from Guilin, 2 liang, fired until red), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into extremely fine powder. Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with a little honey and warm water. Honey is optional. For those who prefer cold drinks, new well water is acceptable. If used to induce sweating, mix with Congbai Douchi Tang (Scallion White and Soybean Fermented Decoction) and take at any time.
Zhuye Shigao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction):
Treats post-febrile disease weakness, emaciation, shortness of breath, and rebellious Qi with a desire to vomit following the resolution of Shanghan (Cold Damage).
Ingredients: Danzhuye (Lophatheri Herba, 6.5 qian, chopped), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 4 liang, separately ground), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, fried, each 0.5 liang), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Tuber, 1.5 liang), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 2.5 qian, washed in hot water).
Preparation and Administration: Chop into pieces the size of hemp seeds. Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water and over 100 grains of Jingmi (Oryza Sativa), decoct until 80% remains. When the rice is cooked, strain and take warm.
Huatan Yuhu Wan (Phlegm-Resolving Jade Pot Pill):
Ingredients: Nanting (Arisaematis Cum Bile Rhizoma), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, raw), Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma, each 1 liang), Baifan (Tritici Farina, 3 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into fine powder. Add drops of water to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 20 pills per dose. Boil 1 large zhan of water first, add the pills, and cook until they float. Remove when cooked. Allow to cool slightly, then swallow with fresh ginger soup. Time of administration is not restricted.
Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction):
Treats irritability, heat, dryness, and thirst.
Ingredients: Baifuling (Poria Cocos, peeled), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix, rhizome removed), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, fried), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, equal parts).
Preparation and Administration: Cut into pieces. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 70% remains, strain, and take warm.
Baizhu San (Atractylodes Powder):
Treats various forms of irritability, heat, and thirst caused by internal depletion of body fluids. Regardless of Yin or Yang patterns, taking this formula stops thirst and generates fluids.
Ingredients: Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Baifuling (Poria Cocos, peeled), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, fried), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, each 1 liang), Gange (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, 2 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into coarse powder. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 70% remains, strain, and take warm. Time of administration is not restricted.
Xiao Chaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction):
Treats Shanghan (Cold Damage) and Wenbing (Warm Diseases) presenting with aversion to wind, stiffness and tension of the neck and nape, pain in the chest, diaphragm, and hypochondrium, vomiting, belching, irritability, and thirst, alternating chills and fever, yellowing of the body and face, difficult urination, and constipation with hard stools. It is also indicated for cases where the disease has passed beyond its meridian stage without resolution, persistent tidal fever, relapse due to overexertion after recovery with fever and headache, wind-strike in women with headache, irritability, and heat, sudden cessation of menstruation with malaria-like alternating chills and fever occurring at regular intervals, and postpartum wind-strike with headache, irritability, and heat.
Ingredients: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, 4 liang, awns removed), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed seven times in hot water), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, each 1.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into coarse powder. Take 2 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, 5 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Recens Rhizoma), and 1 Jzao (Jujubae Fructus, broken open). Decoct together until 70% remains, strain, and take hot. Time of administration is not restricted. For children, divide into two doses and adjust dosage accordingly.
Shengma Gegen Tang ( Cimicifugae and Kudzu Root Decoction):
Treats adults and children suffering from seasonal epidemic diseases, headache, fever, limb irritability and heat, and unruptured skin eruptions.
Ingredients: Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, fried), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, each 0.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind into coarse powder. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains, strain, and take slightly warm. Time of administration is not restricted. Administer 2-3 times daily until the disease resolves and the body cools down. For children, administer according to their capacity.