《葛氏方》云∶重下,此谓今赤白滞下也,今人下部疼重,故名重下,去脓血如鸡子白,
日
又方∶乌梅二十枚,打破,以水二升,煮取一升,顿服。
又方∶赤石脂一升,乌梅三十枚,干姜三两,合粳米一升,水七升煮,取米熟去滓,一
服七合
《龙门方》治重下方∶取鼠尾草花,曝干末,服三方寸匕,验。
又方∶末黄连和水服之。
《令李方》治下利重下方∶
干姜(二两) 蜀椒(二两) 桂心(二两)
凡三物,冶下筛,以如枣许从下部中纳半,亦治毒。
《范汪方》治重下方∶蓼满一虎口,以水三升,煮取一升,顿服,不过再,神良。
《录验方》治下腹中绞痛重下,下赤白当归散方∶
当归(二两) 黄连(二两) 黄柏(二两) 干姜(一两)
凡四物,合下筛,以乌梅汁,服方寸匕,日三。若腹中绞痛,加当归;下赤加黄柏;重
下增
《病源论》云∶甘是人有嗜甘味多,而动肠胃间诸虫,致令侵食腑脏,此犹是 虫也,
从肠
《要急方》治赤白疳利方∶头发灰如鸡子大,水服立验。
《龙门方》治蚶利积年出无禁止者∶韭,两手握,细切,豉一升,酒三升,煮取一升,
顿服
《病源论》云∶岁时寒暑不调,则有湿毒之气伤人,随渐至于脏腑。大肠虚者,毒瓦斯乘
之,
鸡肝
《短剧方》治时岁蛊蛀毒下,诸汤煎不能治欲死者方∶
干姜(二两) 附子(二两,炮) 黄连(二两) 矾石(二两)
凡四物,为散,酒服方寸匕,日三。亦可以饮服。
又方∶黄连一分,面二分,冶末,蜜丸,水服如梧子。
《葛氏方》若时岁蛊注毒下者方∶黄连、黄柏分等,捣,蓝汁丸如梧子,服六七丸至十
四五
又方∶秫米一升,烧成炭,水三升,和饮之。
*Ge Shi Fang* (Prescriptions by Ge Hong) states: "Zhongxia" (Heavy Downfall/Severe Dysentery) refers to what is now known as Chi Bai Zhi Xia (Dysentery with red and white discharge). It is currently called Zhongxia because patients experience pain and heaviness in the lower body, and they expel pus and blood resembling egg whites.
Another prescription: Twenty Wu Mei (Mume Fruit), broken open, boiled in two sheng of water until one sheng remains, taken in a single dose.
Another prescription: One sheng of Chishizhi (Halloysitum Rubrum), thirty Wu Mei (Mume Fruit), three liang of Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), combined with one sheng of Jingmi (Rice). Boil in seven sheng of water until the rice is cooked, strain off the dregs, and take seven he as a single dose.
*Long Men Fang* (Prescriptions from Long Men) for treating Zhongxia: Take flowers of *Artemisia capillaris* (Shu Wei Cao), dry them in the sun, powder them, and take three fang cun bi (a traditional measuring spoon) per dose. This has been verified to be effective.
Another prescription: Powder Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) and take it mixed with water.
*Ling Li Fang* (Prescriptions by Ling Li) for treating Xiali Zhongxia (Dysenteric Heaviness):
Ganjiang (Dried Ginger) (two liang) Shujiao (Sichuan Pepper) (two liang) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart) (two liang)
These three substances are crushed and sifted. Insert half the amount (roughly the size of a jujube pit) into the anus from the lower orifice. This also treats toxic conditions.
*Fan Wang Fang* (Prescriptions by Fan Wang) for treating Zhongxia: A handful of Liao (Smartweed), boil in three sheng of water until one sheng remains, take in a single dose. Not exceeding two doses; it is miraculous and excellent.
*Lu Yan Fang* (Verified Prescriptions) for treating abdominal cramping pain with Zhongxia and expulsion of red and white discharge, Dang Gui San (Angelica Powder):
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (two liang) Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (two liang) Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex) (two liang) Ganjiang (Dried Ginger) (one liang)
These four substances are combined, crushed, and sifted. Take one fang cun bi with Wumei juice (juice of Mume fruit), three times daily. If there is abdominal cramping pain, increase the dosage of Danggui; if red discharge occurs, increase the dosage of Huangbai; for severe Zhongxia, increase... [text cuts off]
*Bing Yuan Lun* (Discussion on the Origins and Manifestations of Diseases) states: When people consume excessive sweet flavors, it agitates various parasites within the intestines and stomach, causing them to invade and eat away at the fu organs. This is still considered a parasite condition, originating from the intestines... [text cuts off]
*Yao Ji Fang* (Urgent Prescriptions) for treating Chi Bai Gan Li (Red and White Parasitic Dysentery): Hair ash, the size of an egg, taken with water, produces immediate results.
*Long Men Fang* for treating Han Li (Clam Dysentery) that has persisted for years without cessation: Two handfuls of Jiu (Chinese Chives), finely chopped, one sheng of Chi (Fermented Soybeans), three sheng of wine. Boil until one sheng remains, take in a single dose.
*Bing Yuan Lun* states: When seasonal cold and heat are not harmonious, damp-toxic qi invades the human body, gradually penetrating into the zang-fu organs. In cases of large intestine deficiency, toxic qi takes advantage of this weakness... chicken liver... [text cuts off]
*Duan Ju Fang* (Short Drama Prescriptions) for treating seasonal Gu Zhu Du Xia (Gu Poison Dysentery) when various decoctions fail to cure and the patient is near death:
Ganjiang (Dried Ginger) (two liang) Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root) (two liang, processed) Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (two liang) Fanshi (Alumen) (two liang)
These four substances are made into a powder. Take one fang cun bi with wine, three times daily. It can also be taken with plain water.
Another prescription: One part Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), two parts flour, crush and powder, form pills with honey the size of a wutong seed. Take with water.
*Ge Shi Fang* for seasonal Gu Zhu Du Xia (Gu Poison Dysentery): Equal parts Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) and Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex), crush, mix with Lan Zhi (Indigo Juice) to form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take six to seven pills up to ten to fifteen pills.
Another prescription: One sheng of Shumi (Glutinous Millet), burn it into charcoal, mix with three sheng of water, and drink.