桂枝汤 小建中汤 当归建中汤 黄耆建中汤 桂枝加葛根汤 桂枝
新加汤 当归四逆汤 当归四逆加吴茱萸生姜汤 桂枝加附子汤 芍
药甘草汤 桂枝甘草汤
11.桂枝芍药草姜枣, 加饴归耆日建中, 加葛根汤加干葛, 新加倍芍
加参称. 当归四逆归通细, 更加吴萸姜用生, 加附子汤加附子, 去桂
去芍两名兴.
【注】桂枝汤, 桂枝、芍药、甘草、生姜、大枣也. 根据本方倍芍药加
饴糖, 名小建中汤, 更加当归, 名当归建中汤, 更加黄耆, 名黄耆建
中汤. 根据本方加葛根, 名桂枝加葛根汤. 根据本方倍芍药加人参, 名桂
枝新加汤. 根据本方加当归, 通草, 细辛, 名当归四逆汤, 更加吴茱萸
,生姜, 名当归四逆加吴茱萸生姜汤. 根据本方加附子, 名桂枝加附子
汤. 根据本方去桂枝, 名芍药甘草汤. 根据本方去芍药, 名桂枝甘草汤.
桂枝去芍药加茯苓白术汤
苓桂术甘汤 茯苓甘草汤 茯苓桂枝甘草大枣汤
12.桂枝去芍加苓术, 苓桂术甘去枣姜, 茯苓甘草生姜桂, 加枣除姜
除姜大枣汤.
【注】桂枝去芍药加茯苓白术汤, 即桂枝, 甘草, 生姜, 大枣, 茯苓
,白术也, 根据本方减去大枣, 生姜, 即苓桂术甘汤也. 茯苓甘草汤,
即茯苓, 甘草, 桂枝, 生姜也, 根据本方加大枣减生姜, 即茯苓桂枝甘
草大枣汤也.
葛根汤 桂枝麻黄各半汤 桂枝二麻黄一汤 桂枝二越婢一汤
13.葛根桂枝加麻葛, 合麻桂麻各半汤, 桂二麻一麻减半, 桂二越一
桂倍方.
【注】葛根汤, 即桂枝汤加麻黄, 葛根也. 桂枝麻黄各半汤, 即桂枝
汤,麻黄汤二方合剂也. 桂枝二麻黄一汤, 即桂枝汤合减一半麻黄汤
也.桂枝二越婢一汤, 即越婢汤合加一倍桂枝汤也.
麻黄汤 大青龙汤 越婢汤 越婢加附子汤 越婢加半夏汤
14.麻黄麻桂甘草杏, 加膏姜枣大青龙, 越婢大青减桂杏, 加附加半
风水清.
【注】麻黄汤, 麻黄, 桂枝, 甘草, 杏仁也. 根据本方加石膏, 生姜,
大枣, 名大青龙汤. 根据大青龙汤减桂枝, 杏仁, 名越婢汤, 治风水病
之肌热者. 若阳虚恶寒, 加附子, 名越婢加附子汤. 喘咳上气. 加半
夏,名越婢加半夏汤. 当分别而施治也.
麻黄加术汤 三拗汤 麻杏石甘汤
15.麻黄加术风湿痛, 三拗去桂喘寒风, 加膏麻杏石甘剂, 外寒内热
喘收功.
【注】麻黄加术汤, 即麻黄汤加白术也, 治风湿在表身痛. 麻黄汤去
桂枝, 名三拗汤, 治风寒表实而喘. 三拗汤加石膏, 名麻杏石甘汤,
治内热表寒无汗而喘.
麻黄附子细辛汤 麻黄附子甘草汤
16.麻黄附子细辛汤, 减辛加草甘草方, 两感太阳少阴证, 能发表水
里寒凉.
【注】麻黄附子细汤, 即此三味也. 去细辛加甘草, 名麻黄附子甘草
汤.不但能发两感太阳, 少阴表热里寒之证, 且能发太阳, 少阴表水
里寒之肿也.
小青龙汤 附子汤 真武汤
17．桂芍干姜辛半味, 麻黄甘草小青龙, 附子术附参苓芍, 真武无
参有姜生.
【注】小青龙汤, 桂枝, 白芍, 干姜, 细辛, 半夏, 五味子, 麻黄,
甘草也. 附子汤, 白术, 附子, 人参, 茯苓, 白芍也. 真武汤, 即附
子汤除去人参加生姜也.
干姜附子汤 白通汤 白通加人尿猪胆汁汤 四逆汤 通脉四逆汤
茯苓四逆汤 理中汤 桂枝人参汤 附子理中汤 治中汤
18.姜附加葱白通剂, 更加尿胆治格阳, 加草四逆葱通脉, 加参茯苓
四逆方. 理中参术干姜草, 加桂桂枝人参汤. 加附名曰附子理, 加入
青陈治中汤.
【注】干姜, 附子, 名曰干姜附子汤. 根据本方加葱, 名曰白通汤, 更
加人尿、猪胆汁, 名白通加人尿猪胆汁汤. 根据本方加甘草, 名四逆汤
,更加葱白, 名通脉四逆汤. 根据四逆汤方, 加人参, 茯苓, 名茯苓四
逆汤, 温中利水. 人参, 白术, 干姜, 甘草, 名理中汤. 根据理中汤方
加桂枝, 名桂枝人参汤. 根据理中汤方加附子, 名附子理中汤. 根据理中
汤方加青皮, 陈皮, 名治中汤, 温中理气.
五苓散 春泽汤 五茯甘露饮 苍附五苓散 茵陈五苓散 胃苓汤
19.五苓停水尿不利, 内蓄膀胱外太阳, 二苓泽术桂分用, 虚渴加参
春泽汤, 甘露寒水膏滑入, 苍附内寒附子苍, 茵陈发黄小便涩, 食泻
合胃胃苓方.
【注】五苓散, 即茯苓, 猪苓, 泽泻, 白术, 桂枝也. 治水停小便不
利,少腹满, 则为内蓄膀胱. 若不兼太阳头痛, 恶寒, 发热, 自汗之
表,则不用桂枝而用肉桂, 故曰桂分用也. 治诸虚饮渴, 加人参, 名
春泽汤. 治水停内热. 加寒水石, 滑石, 石膏, 名五茯甘露饮. 治水
停内寒, 加附子、苍术, 名苍附五苓散. 治内瘀湿热, 小便不利, 发
黄,加茵陈名茵陈五苓散, 治停水伤食泄泻. 合平胃散名胃苓汤.
栀子鼓汤 栀子甘草豉汤 栀子生姜豉汤 枳实栀子豉汤 枳实栀子
豉加大黄汤 栀子干姜汤 栀子厚朴汤
20.栀鼓加草加生姜, 枳实栀豉加大黄, 去豉栀子干姜入, 枳朴栀子
厚朴汤.
【注】栀子、淡豆豉, 名栀子豉汤. 加甘草名栀子甘草豉汤, 加生姜
名栀子生姜豉汤, 加枳实名枳实栀子豉汤. 根据枳实栀子豉方加大黄,
名枳实栀子豉加大黄汤. 去豉加干姜, 名栀子干姜汤. 去豉加枳实厚
朴,名栀子厚朴汤.
麻黄连翘赤小豆汤 栀子柏皮汤 茵陈蒿汤
21.麻黄连翘赤小豆, 梓皮杏草枣生姜, 栀子柏皮茵陈草, 茵陈蒿汤
茵栀黄.
【注】麻黄连翘赤小豆汤, 即麻黄, 连翘, 赤小豆, 生梓白皮, 杏仁
,甘草, 大枣, 生姜也. 如无梓皮, 以茵陈代之. 栀子柏皮汤, 即栀
子,黄柏, 甘草也, 此方当有茵陈. 茵陈蒿汤, 即茵陈栀子大黄也.
大黄黄连泻心汤 附子泻心汤 甘草泻心汤 半夏泻心汤 生姜泻心
汤 旋复代赭石汤
22.大黄黄连泻心浸, 附子煮汁大连芩, 甘草芩连干半枣, 半夏同上
更加参, 生姜泻心生姜入, 复赭姜枣半甘参.
【注】大黄黄连泻心汤, 即大黄, 黄连, 滚汤浸而服也. 附子, 谓附
子泻心汤也, 附子煎汁, 大黄, 黄连, 黄芩, 浸而对服. 甘草泻心汤
,即甘草, 黄芩, 黄连, 干姜, 半夏, 大枣也. 半夏泻心汤, 即同上
方加人参也. 生姜泻心汤, 即半夏泻心方再加生姜也. 旋覆代赭石汤
,即旋覆花, 代赭石, 甘草, 半夏, 大枣, 生姜, 人参也.
十枣汤 白散方 调胃承气汤 大陷胸汤 大陷胸丸 小陷胸汤
23.十枣莞花甘遂戟, 白散桔贝巴霜俱, 调胃大黄芒硝草, 大陷去草
八遂须, 为丸更加杏葶蜜, 小陷连半栝蒌实.
【注】十枣汤, 即十枚大枣, 芫花, 甘遂, 大戟也. 白散, 即桔梗,
贝母, 巴豆霜也. 调胃承气汤, 即大黄, 芒硝, 甘草也. 大陷胸汤,
即调胃承气汤去甘草加甘遂些须也. 大陷胸丸, 即大陷胸汤加杏仁,
苦葶苈子、蜜也. 小陷胸汤, 即黄连, 半夏, 栝蒌实也.
小承气汤 大承气汤 麻仁丸 桃仁承气汤 抵当汤丸 三一承气汤
黄龙汤
24.小承大黄同枳朴, 加硝即是大承方. 麻仁小承麻杏芍, 桃仁调胃
桂枝长. 抵当汤丸分微甚, 俱用桃黄小蛭□. 三承合一名三一, 加参
归桔黄龙汤.
【注】小承气汤, 即大黄, 枳实, 厚朴也. 根据本方加芒硝, 即大承气
汤,麻仁丸, 即小承气汤方加麻仁, 杏仁, 芍药也. 桃仁承气汤, 即
调胃承气汤加桃仁, 桂枝也. 抵当汤丸, 分病之微甚, 俱用桃仁, 大
黄,水蛭, □虫四味也. 三承, 谓大承气, 小承气, 调胃承气. 三方
合为一方, 名曰三一承气汤. 根据三一承气方, 再加人参, 当归, 桔梗
,名曰黄龙汤.
小柴胡汤 大柴胡汤 柴胡加芒硝汤 柴胡桂枝汤
25.小柴芩半人参草, 大柴芩半枳芍黄. 小柴胡加芒硝入, 合桂柴胡
桂枝汤.
【注】小柴胡汤, 即柴胡, 黄芩, 半夏, 人参, 甘草也. 大柴胡汤,
柴胡, 黄芩, 半夏, 枳实, 芍药, 大黄也. 柴胡加芒硝汤, 即小柴胡
汤方加芒硝也. 柴胡桂枝汤, 即桂枝汤, 小柴胡汤, 二方合为一方也
.
猪苓汤 白虎汤 竹叶石膏汤
26.猪苓二苓胶滑泽, 白虎膏知甘草粳. 竹叶石膏除知母, 加参半竹
麦门冬.
【注】猪苓汤, 即猪苓, 茯苓, 阿胶, 滑石, 泽泻也. 白虎汤, 即石
膏、知母、甘草、粳米也. 竹叶石膏汤, 即白虎汤除知母, 加人参,
竹叶, 半夏, 麦门冬也.
灸甘草汤.
27.汗下烦悸小建治, 水悸茯苓甘草君, 虚悸肺痿灸甘草, 地阿桂酒
麦酸参.
【注】汗下后虚烦而悸, 宜小建中汤治之. 心下悸, 若饮水多小便少
,谓之水悸, 宜茯苓甘草汤. 若因汗下后, 谓之虚悸, 宜炙甘草汤,
即炙草, 生地, 阿胶, 桂枝, 麦冬, 酸枣仁, 人参, 生姜, 大枣, 酒
煎也. 肺痿用麻仁可也.
桃花汤 赤石脂禹余粮汤 黄芩汤 白头翁汤
28.桃花干姜石脂糯, 石脂禹量固脱功, 黄芩甘草芍大枣, 连柏秦皮
白头翁.
【注】桃花汤, 即干姜、赤石脂、糯米也. 赤石脂禹余粮汤, 即此二
味也. 黄芩汤, 即黄芩, 甘草, 白芍, 大枣也. 白头翁汤, 即黄连,
黄柏, 秦皮, 白头翁也.
葛根黄连黄芩汤 干姜黄连黄芩汤 黄连汤 黄连阿胶汤
29.葛根连芩汤甘草, 干姜连芩汤人参, 连参桂草干半枣, 连胶芩芍
卵黄新.
【注】葛根黄连黄芩汤, 即此三味加甘草也. 干姜黄连黄芩汤, 即此
三味加人参也. 黄连汤, 即黄连, 人参, 桂枝, 甘草, 干姜, 半夏,
大枣也. 黄连阿胶汤, 即黄连, 阿胶, 黄芩, 白芍, 鸡子黄也.
四逆散 吴茱萸汤 乌梅丸
30.柴芍枳草四逆散, 人参姜枣吴茱萸. 乌梅参归连柏细, 椒姜桂附
苦酒需.
【注】四逆散, 即柴胡, 白芍, 枳实, 甘草也. 吴茱萸汤, 即人参,
生姜, 大枣, 吴茱萸也. 乌梅丸, 即乌梅, 人参, 当归, 黄连, 黄柏
,细辛, 川椒, 干姜, 桂枝, 附子为末, 苦酒为丸也.
Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction), Xiaojianzhong Tang (Minor Construct the Middle Decoction), Danggui Jianzhong Tang (Angelica Decoction to Construct the Middle), Huangqi Jianzhong Tang (Astragalus Decoction to Construct the Middle), Guizhi Jia Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Pueraria), Guizhi Xinjia Tang (Newly Added Cinnamon Twig Decoction), Danggui Sini Tang (Angelica Cold-Reversal Decoction), Danggui Sini Jia Wuzhuyu Shengjiang Tang (Angelica Cold-Reversal Decoction with Evodia and Fresh Ginger), Guizhi Jia Fuzi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Aconite), Shaoyao Gancao Tang (Peony and Licorice Decoction), Guizhi Gancao Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Licorice Decoction).
11. Guizhi Tang consists of Cinnamon Twig, Peony Root, Licorice, Fresh Ginger, and Jujube. Adding Yi Tang (Maltose) and Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) creates the Jianzhong Tang variants (specifically Xiaojianzhong Tang and its derivatives). Adding Ge Gen (Pueraria Root) creates Guizhi Jia Gegen Tang. Doubling the dosage of Shaoyao (Peony Root) and adding Renshen (Ginseng) creates Guizhi Xinjia Tang. Danggui Sini Tang consists of Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Tong Cao (Tetrapanax Pith), and Xixin (Asarum). Adding Wuzhuyu (Evodia Fruit) and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) creates Danggui Sini Jia Wuzhuyu Shengjiang Tang. Adding Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root) to Guizhi Tang creates Guizhi Jia Fuzi Tang. Removing Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) results in Shaoyao Gancao Tang; removing Shaoyao (Peony Root) results in Guizhi Gancao Tang.
Linggui Zhugan Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction), Fuling Gancao Tang (Poria and Licorice Decoction), Fuling Guizhi Gancao Dazao Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, and Jujube Decoction).
12. Guizhi Qu Shaoyao Jia Fuling Baizhu Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction without Peony plus Poria and Atractylodes) is formed by removing Shaoyao from Guizhi Tang and adding Fuling (Poria) and Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome). Linggui Zhugan Tang is further derived by removing Dazao (Jujube) and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) from the aforementioned formula. Fuling Gancao Tang consists of Fuling (Poria), Gancao (Licorice), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger). Adding Dazao (Jujube) and removing Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) from Fuling Gancao Tang creates Fuling Guizhi Gancao Dazao Tang.
Ge Gen Tang (Kudzu Decoction), Guizhi Mahuang Ban Tang (Half-Cinnamon Twig and Half-Ephedra Decoction), Guizhi Er Mahuang Yi Tang (Two-Parts Cinnamon Twig and One-Part Ephedra Decoction), Guizhi Er Yubi Yi Tang (Two-Parts Cinnamon Twig and One-Part Yibi Decoction).
13. Ge Gen Tang is Guizhi Tang added with Mahuang (Ephedra) and Ge Gen (Pueraria Root). Guizhi Mahuang Ban Tang is a combination of Guizhi Tang and Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) in equal halves. Guizhi Er Mahuang Yi Tang combines two parts of Guizhi Tang with one part of Mahuang Tang (with halved dosage). Guizhi Er Yubi Yi Tang combines one part of Yibi Tang (Yarb Decoction) with two parts of Guizhi Tang.
Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction), Da Qing Long Tang (Major Blue-Green Dragon Decoction), Yibi Tang (Yarb Decoction), Yibi Jia Fuzi Tang (Yarb Decoction with Aconite), Yibi Jia Banxia Tang (Yarb Decoction with Pinellia).
14. Mahuang Tang consists of Mahuang (Ephedra), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), Gancao (Licorice), and Xingren (Apricot Seed). Adding Shigao (Gypsum), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and Dazao (Jujube) creates Da Qing Long Tang. Removing Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) and Xingren (Apricot Seed) from Da Qing Long Tang creates Yibi Tang, used for treating wind-water disease presenting with muscle heat. If yang deficiency with aversion to cold is present, adding Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root) creates Yibi Jia Fuzi Tang. For wheezing, coughing, and rebellious qi, adding Banxia (Pinellia Tuber) creates Yibi Jia Banxia Tang. Treatment should be administered according to specific conditions.
Mahuang Jia Zhu Tang (Ephedra plus Atractylodes Decoction), San'ao Tang (Three Unobstructed Decoction), Maxing Shigan Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Seed, Gypsum, and Licorice Decoction).
15. Mahuang Jia Zhu Tang treats body pain caused by wind-dampness at the exterior. San'ao Tang is Mahuang Tang without Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), treating excess-cold exterior syndrome with asthma. Maxing Shigan Tang adds Shigao (Gypsum) to San'ao Tang, treating asthma with no sweating due to external cold and internal heat.
Mahuang Fuzi Xixin Tang (Ephedra, Aconite, and Asarum Decoction), Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang (Ephedra, Aconite, and Licorice Decoction).
16. Mahuang Fuzi Xixin Tang consists of these three herbs. Removing Xixin (Asarum) and adding Gancao (Licorice) creates Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang. These formulas can treat Taiyang-Shaoyin simultaneous syndrome (manifesting as exterior heat and interior cold) and edema caused by water retention at the exterior and cold at the interior involving Taiyang and Shaoyin.
Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Green Dragon Decoction), Fuzi Tang (Aconite Decoction), Zhenwu Tang (True Warrior Decoction).
17. Xiao Qing Long Tang consists of Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), Baishao (White Peony Root), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), Xixin (Asarum), Banxia (Pinellia Tuber), Wuweizi (Schisandra Berry), Mahuang (Ephedra), and Gancao (Licorice). Fuzi Tang consists of Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root), Renshen (Ginseng), Fuling (Poria), and Baishao (White Peony Root). Zhenwu Tang is Fuzi Tang with Renshen removed and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) added.
Ganjiang Fuzi Tang (Dried Ginger and Aconite Decoction), Baitong Tang (White Through Decoction), Baitong Jia Ren Niu Zhu Dan Tang (White Through Decoction plus Human Urine and Pig Bile), Sini Tang (Cold-Reversal Decoction), Tongmai Sini Tang (Pulse-Unblocking Cold-Reversal Decoction), Fuling Sini Tang (Poria Cold-Reversal Decoction), Lizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction), Guizhi Renshen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Ginseng Decoction), Fuzi Lizhong Tang (Aconite Regulate the Middle Decoction), Zhizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction).
18. Ganjiang Fuzi Tang consists of Ganjiang (Dried Ginger) and Fuzi (Prepared Aconite). Adding Congbai (Scallion White) creates Baitong Tang. Adding Ren Niu (Human Urine) and Zhu Dan (Pig Bile) creates Baitong Jia Ren Niu Zhu Dan Tang, used for treating inverted yang syndrome. Adding Gancao (Licorice) to Ganjiang Fuzi Tang creates Sini Tang. Adding more Congbai (Scallion White) creates Tongmai Sini Tang. Adding Renshen (Ginseng) and Fuling (Poria) to Sini Tang creates Fuling Sini Tang, which warms the middle and promotes urination. Lizhong Tang consists of Renshen (Ginseng), Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), and Gancao (Licorice). Adding Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) to Lizhong Tang creates Guizhi Renshen Tang. Adding Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root) to Lizhong Tang creates Fuzi Lizhong Tang. Adding Qingpi (Green Tangerina Peel) and Chenpi (Aged Tangerina Peel) to Lizhong Tang creates Zhizhong Tang, which warms the middle and regulates qi.
Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria), Chunze Tang (Spring Marsh Decoction), Wu Fu Ganlu Yin (Five-Poria Sweet Dew Drink), Cangfu Wuling San (Atractylodes and Aconite Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria), Yinchin Wuling San (Artemisia Capillaris Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria), Weiling Tang (Stomach and Five-Ingredient Decoction).
19. Wuling San treats water retention causing difficult urination, where pathology involves internal accumulation in the Bladder and external involvement of the Taiyang channel. Fuling (Poria), Zhuling (Polyporus), Zexie (Alisma Rhizome), and Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome) are used together; Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) has dual uses (for releasing the exterior, use Cinnamon Twig; for warming the interior, use Rougui/Cinnamon Bark). Adding Renshen (Ginseng) for deficiency-thirst creates Chunze Tang. For water retention with internal heat, adding Hanshuishi (Halloysitum Rubrum), Huashi (Talcum), and Shigao (Gypsum) creates Wu Fu Ganlu Yin. For water retention with internal cold, adding Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root) and Cangzhu (Atractylodes Lancea Rhizome) creates Cangfu Wuling San. For damp-heat stagnation causing difficult urination and jaundice, adding Yinchin (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba) creates Yinchin Wuling San. For diarrhea due to water retention and food injury, combining with Pingwei San creates Weiling Tang.
Zhizi Chi Tang (Gardenia and Fermented Soybean Decoction), Zhizi Gancao Chi Tang (Gardenia, Licorice, and Fermented Soybean Decoction), Zhizi Shengjiang Chi Tang (Gardenia, Fresh Ginger, and Fermented Soybean Decoction), Zhishi Zhizi Chi Tang (Immature Bitter Orange, Gardenia, and Fermented Soybean Decoction), Zhishi Zhizi Chi Jia Dahuang Tang (Immature Bitter Orange, Gardenia, and Fermented Soybean Decoction plus Rheum), Zhizi Ganjiang Tang (Gardenia and Dried Ginger Decoction), Zhizi Houpo Tang (Gardenia and Magnolia Bark Decoction).
20. Adding Gancao (Licorice) to Zhizi Chi Tang creates Zhizi Gancao Chi Tang. Adding Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) creates Zhizi Shengjiang Chi Tang. Adding Zhishi (Immature Bitter Orange) creates Zhishi Zhizi Chi Tang. Adding Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome and Rhizome) to Zhishi Zhizi Chi Tang creates Zhishi Zhizi Chi Jia Dahuang Tang. Removing Chiren (Fermented Soybean) and adding Ganjiang (Dried Ginger) creates Zhizi Ganjiang Tang. Removing Chiren (Fermented Soybean) and adding Zhishi (Immature Bitter Orange) and Houpo (Magnolia Bark) creates Zhizi Houpo Tang.
Mahuang Lianqiao Chixiaodou Tang (Ephedra, Forsythia, and Red Bean Decoction), Zhizi Baipi Tang (Gardenia and Phellodendron Bark Decoction), Yinchin Hao Tang (Artemisiae Scopariae Decoction).
21. Mahuang Lianqiao Chixiaodou Tang consists of Mahuang (Ephedra), Lianqiao (Forsythia Fruit), Chixiaodou (Red Bean), Sheng Zibai Pi (Fresh Catalpa Bark), Xingren (Apricot Seed), Gancao (Licorice), Dazao (Jujube), and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger). If Zibai Pi is unavailable, it may be substituted with Yinchin (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba). Zhizi Baipi Tang consists of Zhizi (Gardenia Fruit), Huangbai (Phellodendron Bark), and Gancao (Licorice); this formula should ideally contain Yinchin (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba). Yinchin Hao Tang consists of Yinchin (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba), Zhizi (Gardenia Fruit), and Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome and Rhizome).
Dahuang Huanglian Xiexin Tang (Rhubarb and Coptis Decoction to Drain the Heart), Fuzi Xiexin Tang (Aconite Decoction to Drain the Heart), Gancao Xiexin Tang (Licorice Decoction to Drain the Heart), Banxia Xiexin Tang (Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Heart), Shengjiang Xiexin Tang (Fresh Ginger Decoction to Drain the Heart), Xuanfu Daizhe Shi Tang (Inula and Hematite Decoction).
22. Dahuang Huanglian Xiexin Tang is prepared by steeping Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome and Rhizome) and Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome) in boiling water before consumption. Fuzi Xiexin Tang involves decocting Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root) separately, then mixing its juice with the infusion of Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome and Rhizome), Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome), and Huangqin (Scutellaria Root). Gancao Xiexin Tang consists of Gancao (Licorice), Huangqin (Scutellaria Root), Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), Banxia (Pinellia Tuber), and Dazao (Jujube). Banxia Xiexin Tang adds Renshen (Ginseng) to the above formula. Shengjiang Xiexin Tang adds Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) to Banxia Xiexin Tang. Xuanfu Daizhe Shi Tang consists of Xuanfuhua (Inula Flower), Daizhe Shi (Hematite), Gancao (Licorice), Banxia (Pinellia Tuber), Dazao (Jujube), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and Renshen (Ginseng).
Shizao Tang (Ten-Jujube Decoction), Baisan Fang (White Powder Formula), Tiaowei Chengqi Tang (Regulate the Stomach and Descend Rebellious Qi Decoction), Da Xianxiong Tang (Major Chest-Binding Decoction), Da Xianxiong Wan (Major Chest-Binding Pill), Xiao Xianxiong Tang (Minor Chest-Binding Decoction).
23. Shizao Tang consists of ten Jujubes, Yuanhua (Genkwa Flower), Gansui (Kansui Root), and Daji (Euphorbia Lathyris Root). Baisan consists of Jiegeng (Platycodon Root), Beimu (Fritillaria Bulb), and Badoushuang (Processed Croton Seed). Tiaowei Chengqi Tang consists of Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome and Rhizome), Mangxiao (Mirabilite), and Gancao (Licorice). Da Xianxiong Tang is Tiaowei Chengqi Tang without Gancao (Licorice) plus a small amount of Gansui (Kansui Root). Da Xianxiong Wan adds Xingren (Apricot Seed), Kutingli Zi (Descurainia Seed), and Honey to Da Xianxiong Tang to form pills. Xiao Xianxiong Tang consists of Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome), Banxia (Pinellia Tuber), and Gualou Shi (Trichosanthes Fruit).
Xiao Chengqi Tang (Minor Descending Rebellious Qi Decoction), Da Chengqi Tang (Major Descending Rebellious Qi Decoction), Maren Wan (Semen Cannabis Pill), Tao Ren Chengqi Tang (Peach Kernel Descending Rebellious Qi Decoction), Didang Tang/Wan (Attack the Fixed Mass Decoction/Pill), Sanyi Chengqi Tang (Three-in-One Descending Rebellious Qi Decoction), Huanglong Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction).
24. Xiao Chengqi Tang consists of Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome and Rhizome), Zhishi (Immature Bitter Orange), and Houpo (Magnolia Bark). Adding Mangxiao (Mirabilite) creates Da Chengqi Tang. Maren Wan is Xiao Chengqi Tang added with Maren (Semen Cannabis), Xingren (Apricot Seed), and Shaoyao (Peony Root). Tao Ren Chengqi Tang is Tiaowei Chengqi Tang added with Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) and Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig). Didang Tang and Didang Wan differentiate based on the severity of the condition, both using Tao Ren (Peach Kernel), Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome and Rhizome), Shuizhi (Leech), and Mengchong (Dragonfly Larva). Sanyi Chengqi Tang combines Da Chengqi Tang, Xiao Chengqi Tang, and Tiaowei Chengqi Tang into one formula. Adding Renshen (Ginseng), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis), and Jiegeng (Platycodon Root) to Sanyi Chengqi Tang creates Huanglong Tang.
Xiao Chaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction), Da Chaihu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction), Chaihu Jia Mangxiao Tang (Bupleurum Decoction plus Mirabilite), Chaihu Guizhi Tang (Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction).
25. Xiao Chaihu Tang consists of Chaihu (Bupleurum Root), Huangqin (Scutellaria Root), Banxia (Pinellia Tuber), Renshen (Ginseng), and Gancao (Licorice). Da Chaihu Tang consists of Chaihu (Bupleurum Root), Huangqin (Scutellaria Root), Banxia (Pinellia Tuber), Zhishi (Immature Bitter Orange), Shaoyao (Peony Root), and Dahuang (Rhubarb Rhizome and Rhizome). Chaihu Jia Mangxiao Tang is Xiao Chaihu Tang added with Mangxiao (Mirabilite). Chaihu Guizhi Tang combines Guizhi Tang and Xiao Chaihu Tang into one formula.
Zhuling Tang (Polyporus Decoction), Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction), Zhuye Shigao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction).
26. Zhuling Tang consists of Zhuling (Polyporus), Fuling (Poria), Ejiao (Donkey-Hide Gelatin), Huashi (Talcum), and Zexie (Alisma Rhizome). Baihu Tang consists of Shigao (Gypsum), Zhimu (Anemarrhena Rhizome), Gancao (Licorice), and Jingmi (Rice). Zhuye Shigao Tang is Baihu Tang without Zhimu (Anemarrhena Rhizome), added with Renshen (Ginseng), Zhuye (Bamboo Leaf), Banxia (Pinellia Tuber), and Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber).
Zhigancao Tang (Honey-Fried Licorice Decoction).
27. Deficiency irritability and palpitations after sweating or purgation should be treated with Xiaojianzhong Tang. Palpitations in the epigastrium caused by excessive fluid intake and scanty urination are termed "water palpitations" and should be treated with Fuling Gancao Tang. Palpitations resulting from sweating or purgation are termed "deficiency palpitations" and should be treated with Zhigancao Tang, which consists of Zhigancao (Honey-Fried Licorice), Shengdi (Rehmannia Root Prepared), Ejiao (Donkey-Hide Gelatin), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Suanzaoren (Ziziphus Seed), Renshen (Ginseng), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and Dazao (Jujube), decocted with wine. For Lung萎 (Flaccidity Syndrome), Maren Wan (Semen Cannabis Pill) may be used.
Taohua Tang (Peach Blossom Decoction), Chishizhi Yuyuliang Tang (Red Halloysite and Megacrin Decoction), Huangqin Tang (Scutellaria Decoction), Baitouweng Tang (Pulsatilla Decoction).
28. Taohua Tang consists of Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), Chishizhi (Red Halloysite), and Nuomi (Glutinous Rice). Chishizhi Yuyuliang Tang consists of these two herbs and has the function of securing collapse. Huangqin Tang consists of Huangqin (Scutellaria Root), Gancao (Licorice), Baishao (White Peony Root), and Dazao (Jujube). Baitouweng Tang consists of Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome), Huangbai (Phellodendron Bark), Qinpi (Ash Bark), and Baitouweng (Pulsatilla Root).
Ge Gen Huanglian Huangqin Tang (Kudzu, Coptis, and Scutellaria Decoction), Ganjiang Huanglian Huangqin Tang (Dried Ginger, Coptis, and Scutellaria Decoction), Huanglian Tang (Coptis Decoction), Huanglian Ejiao Tang (Coptis and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction).
29. Ge Gen Huanglian Huangqin Tang consists of Ge Gen (Pueraria Root), Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome), Huangqin (Scutellaria Root), and Gancao (Licorice). Ganjiang Huanglian Huangqin Tang consists of Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome), Huangqin (Scutellaria Root), and Renshen (Ginseng). Huanglian Tang consists of Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome), Renshen (Ginseng), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), Gancao (Licorice), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), Banxia (Pinellia Tuber), and Dazao (Jujube). Huanglian Ejiao Tang consists of Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome), Ejiao (Donkey-Hide Gelatin), Huangqin (Scutellaria Root), Baishao (White Peony Root), and Ji Zi Huang (Egg Yolk).
Sini San (Cold-Reversal Powder), Wuzhuyu Tang (Evodia Decoction), Wumei Wan (Mume Pill).
30. Sini San consists of Chaihu (Bupleurum Root), Baishao (White Peony Root), Zhishi (Immature Bitter Orange), and Gancao (Licorice). Wuzhuyu Tang consists of Renshen (Ginseng), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Dazao (Jujube), and Wuzhuyu (Evodia Fruit). Wumei Wan consists of Wumei (Mume Fruit), Renshen (Ginseng), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis), Huanglian (Coptis Rhizome), Huangbai (Phellodendron Bark), Xixin (Asarum), Chuanjiao (Sichuan Pepper), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), and Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateral Root), ground into powder and formed into pills with Kujiu (Vinegar).