《病源论》云∶利后虚烦者，由腑脏尚虚而气内搏之所为也。
《短剧方》大乌梅汤治被下之以后，虚烦燥不得眠，剧者颠倒心中懊 （奴道反）方∶
大乌梅（十四枚，擘） 好豉（七合）
凡二物，以水四升，煮梅令得二升半，纳豉令四、五沸，得一升半，分二服。
《千金方》治下后烦，气暴上，香苏汤方∶
香豉（五两） 生苏（一把，冬用子三两）
凡二物，水五升，煮取二升，顿服。
《僧深方》治大下后虚烦不得眠，剧者颠倒懊 欲死方∶
栀子（十四枚，擘） 好豆豉（七合）
凡二物，水四升，先煮栀子，令余二升半汁，乃纳豉，二三沸，去滓，服一升。一服安
者，
《病源论》云∶利后不能食者，由脾胃虚弱、气逆胸间之所为也。
《千金方》治大下后腹中空竭，胸中虚满不得食方∶
夕药（一两） 甘草（一两） 当归（二两） 生姜（五两）桂心（三两） 浓朴（二
两） 半夏（一两）
凡七物，水八升，煮取三升，分三服。
《病源论》云∶下断之后，脾胃虚，气逆，遇冷折之，其气不通则令哕。
《范汪方》治大下之后，下止，呕哕、胸中满塞、水浆不下方∶
橘皮（一两） 人参（一两） 香豉（一升，一方一两） 桂心（二两） 生姜（五两）
半夏（三两） 甘草（一两）
凡七物，切，以水九升，煮豉取七升，去滓，纳诸药，微火上煮取二升半，分三服。
The *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* (Treatise on the Pathogenesis and Symptoms of All Diseases) states: "Post-dysenteric deficiency vexation" arises because the fu-zang organs remain deficient, allowing pathogenic qi to contend internally.
The *Duanju Fang* (Short-Script Formulas) prescribes Da Wumei Tang (Great Mume Pill Decoction) for cases following purgative treatment, characterized by deficiency vexation, dryness, restlessness, and insomnia; in severe cases, patients experience extreme mental agitation and distress (*ao nao*). Formula:
Da Wumei (Mume Fructus, 14 pieces, split)
Hao Chi (Prepared Soybean, 7 he)
These two ingredients are boiled in four sheng of water. Boil the Mume fruit until half remains (2.5 sheng), then add the Prepared Soybean and boil for four or five cycles. The final yield is 1.5 sheng, divided into two doses.
The *Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) treats post-purgative vexation with sudden upward rushing of qi using Xiangsu Tang (Fragrant Perilla Decoction). Formula:
Xiang Chi (Prepared Soybean, 5 liang)
Sheng Su (Fresh Perilla Leaf, 1 bundle; use Perilla Seed, 3 liang, in winter)
These two ingredients are boiled in five sheng of water until two sheng remain, taken in one dose.
The *Sengshen Fang* (Monk Shen's Formulas) treats severe post-purgative deficiency vexation with insomnia, where severe cases suffer from extreme mental agitation and distress (*ao nao*) feeling as if death were imminent. Formula:
Zhizi (Gardenia Fruit, 14 pieces, split)
Hao Douchi (High-Quality Fermented Soybean, 7 he)
These two ingredients are boiled in four sheng of water. First boil the Gardenia until 2.5 sheng of decoction remains, then add the Fermented Soybean and boil for two or three cycles. Strain the dregs and administer one sheng. If the patient feels calm after one dose,
The *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* states: Post-dysenteric inability to eat results from spleen-stomach deficiency and rebellious qi rising to the chest.
The *Qianjin Fang* treats severe post-purgative abdominal emptiness and depletion, accompanied by chest fullness and distension preventing food intake. Formula:
Xiyao (Peony Root, 1 liang)
Gancao (Licorice Root, 1 liang)
Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, 2 liang)
Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger, 5 liang)
Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart, 3 liang)
Nongpo (Magnolia Bark, 2 liang)
Banxia (Pinellia Tuber, 1 liang)
These seven ingredients are boiled in eight sheng of water until three sheng remain, divided into three doses.
The *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* states: After severe purging, the spleen and stomach become deficient. Rebellious qi, when checked by cold, fails to flow smoothly, resulting in hiccups (yue).
The *Fanwang Fang* treats cases following severe purging where diarrhea has ceased but vomiting, hiccups, chest fullness and obstruction occur, making it impossible to swallow even liquids. Formula:
Jupi (Citrus Rind, 1 liang)
Renshen (Ginseng Root, 1 liang)
Xiang Chi (Prepared Soybean, 1 sheng; alternative version: 1 liang)
Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart, 2 liang)
Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger, 5 liang)
Banxia (Pinellia Tuber, 3 liang)
Gancao (Licorice Root, 1 liang)
These seven ingredients are chopped. Boil the Prepared Soybean in nine sheng of water until seven sheng remain, strain the dregs, add the remaining herbs, and simmer over low heat until 2.5 sheng remain. Divide into three doses.