〔丹〕健忘精神短少者多，亦有痰者。
〔《灵》〕黄帝曰∶人之善忘者，何气使然？岐伯曰∶上气不足，下气有余，肠胃实而心气虚，
虚则荣卫留于下，久之不以时上，故善忘也。（大惑论）
〔《千》〕孔子大圣枕中方
龟甲（即龟板自败者） 龙骨 远志 菖蒲
上四味，等分为末，酒服方寸匕，日三服。常令人大聪明。（《衍义》云，龟甲以其灵于
物象，用补心甚验。）
治多忘方。
菖蒲（一分） 茯苓 茯神 人参（各五分） 远志（七分）
上五味为末，酒服方寸匕，日三夜一，五日效。
〔《局》〕定志丸 治善忘，安神定志。（方见惊门。）
〔《圣》〕《千金翼》、《圣惠》同，补心虚治健忘，令人耳目聪明。用戊子日服，开心不忘方。
菖蒲 远志（各一分）
上捣为细末，服方寸匕，食后令人耳目聪明，从外见里，及千里外事。令人长生，去三百病，
毒不能为害。
〔《肘》〕治人心孔 塞，多忘喜误，丁酉日密自至市，买远志着巾角中为末，服之，勿令
人知。
肾盛怒而不止则伤志，志伤则喜忘其前言。（全文见诊死生。）
血并于下，气并于上，乱而喜忘。（全文见刺虚实。）
运气 喜忘皆属心火虚。经云∶火不及曰伏明，伏明之纪，其病昏或悲忘。又云∶太阳司天，
寒气下临，心气上从善忘。又云∶太阳之复，甚则入心，善忘善悲是也。
《本草》商陆花，主人心 塞，多忘喜误，取花阴干百日，捣末，日暮水服方寸匕，
卧思念所欲事，即于眼中自觉。
〔《集》〕健忘∶列缺 心俞 神门 中脘 三里 少海（灸）。
〔无〕 KT 者心高，心高则满于肺，中 而善忘，难开以言。（全文见诊。）
[Dan] Amnesia is mostly caused by a deficiency of spirit and vital energy, but there are also cases caused by phlegm.
[Ling Shu] The Yellow Emperor asked: What qi mechanism causes people to be prone to forgetfulness? Qibo replied: When the qi in the upper part is insufficient and the qi in the lower part is excessive, the intestines and stomach are full while the heart qi is deficient. Due to this deficiency, Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) qi remain stagnant in the lower part, and over time fail to ascend to the upper part when they should, thus leading to forgetfulness. (From "Da Huo Lun")
[Qian Jin] Kongzi Dasheng Zhenzhong Fang (Great Sage Pillow-Middle Decoction of Confucius)
Guizhi (Tortoise Plastron, specifically from naturally deceased tortoises) Longgu (Dragon Bone) Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix) Changpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma)
The above four herbs are ground into fine powder in equal proportions. Take one fangcun bi (a traditional measuring spoon) with wine, three times a day. Regular use enhances mental clarity. (Yan Yi states that Guizhi, due to its spiritual resonance with phenomena, is very effective for tonifying the heart.)
Formula for treating frequent forgetting.
Changpu (1 fen) Fuling (Poria) Fushen (Poria with Hostwood) Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 fen) Yuanzhi (7 fen)
The above five herbs are ground into powder. Take one fangcun bi with wine, three times during the day and once at night; efficacy is expected within five days.
[Jufang] Dingzhi Wan (Calming Will Pill) Treats amnesia, calms the spirit and stabilizes the will. (Formula seen under Jing Men/Palpitation Section.)
[Shengji Zonglu] Qianjin Yifang and Taiping Shenghui Fang are identical. Tonifies heart deficiency to treat amnesia, making ears and eyes sharp. Take on a Wuzi day. Kaixin Buwang Fang (Open Heart Forget-Not Formula).
Changpu Yuanzhi (each 1 fen)
Crush and grind into fine powder. Take one fangcun bi. Taken after meals, it sharpens hearing and vision, allowing one to see inside from outside, and even perceive events a thousand li away. It promotes longevity, eliminates three hundred diseases, and prevents harm from toxins.
[Zhouhou Beiji Fang] To treat blocked heart orifices, frequent forgetting, and errors: On a Dingyou day, secretly go to the market, buy Yuanzhi, place it in the corner of a headscarf, grind it into powder, and take it without letting others know.
If kidney qi becomes excessively angry and does not subside, it injures the Zhi (Will). If Zhi is injured, one tends to forget previous words. (Full text seen in Zhen Si Sheng section.)
When blood accumulates in the lower part and qi accumulates in the upper part, chaos ensues leading to forgetfulness. (Full text seen in Ci Xu Shi section.)
According to Yunqi (Five Movements and Six Qi) theory, amnesia belongs to Heart Fire deficiency. The classics state: When Fire movement is insufficient, it is called Fu Ming (Hidden Brightness). In the Ji (Pattern) of Fu Ming, the disease manifests as dizziness or sorrowful forgetfulness. It also states: When Taiyang governs the year, cold qi descends, and Heart qi follows upward, leading to amnesia. It also states: When Taiyang reversion occurs, if severe, it enters the Heart, manifesting as amnesia and sorrow.
Bencao records Shanglu Flower (Phytolaccae Radix flower), which treats blocked heart orifices, frequent forgetting, and errors. Take flowers, dry them in shade for one hundred days, grind into powder, and take one fangcun bi with water at dusk. Lie down and think about desired matters, and one will perceive them visually.
[Jicheng] Amnesia: Lieque Xinshu Shenmen Zhongwan Zusanli Shaohai (Moxibustion).
[Wu] KT refers to a high-positioned Heart. A high Heart leads to fullness in the Lung, obstruction in the middle Jiao, and amnesia, making it difficult to open the mind with words. (Full text seen in Zhen Fa section.)