《病源论》云∶霍乱而心腹痛者,是风冷之气客于腑脏之间,冷气与真气相击,或上攻
心,
《葛氏方》治霍乱若心腹痛、急似中恶者方∶捣生菖蒲根饮汁,少少令下咽即瘥。
又云∶卒得霍乱先腹痛者方∶灸脐上一夫十四壮,名太仓。若绕脐痛者,灸脐下三寸四
壮,
《极要方》疗霍乱心腹激痛方∶
当归(三两) 桂心(三两) 干姜(三两) 甘草(一两)
上,以水七升,煮取二升,分三服。
《短剧方》治心腹暴痛,及宿食不消,或宿冷烦满成霍乱方∶作盐汤三升,使极咸,热
饮一
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又云∶霍乱腹痛吐下方∶取桃叶,冬天用皮,绞取汁,一服一杯,立愈。亦可浓煮,饮
三升
《耆婆方》治霍乱先腹痛方∶煮生姜热饮之。
又方∶浓朴汁饮之。
《僧深方》治霍乱腹痛而烦方∶高良姜四两,以水五升,煮取二升,分二服。
《苏敬本草注》霍乱绞痛方∶粟米泔汁,饮数升,立瘥。
《广济方》疗霍乱心腹痛烦呕不止方∶
浓朴(四两) 橘皮(二两) 人参(二两) 当归(二两) 藿香(一两) 高良姜
(四两,切)
以水七升,煮取二升五合,分温三服,忌生冷、粘食。
《通玄方》治霍乱先腹痛方∶好验酢细细饮一盏许。
又方∶用火灸腹及背,得汗即愈。
The *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* (Treatise on the Pathogenesis and Manifestations of All Diseases) states: In cases of Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome with sudden vomiting and diarrhea) accompanied by heart and abdominal pain, this is due to Wind-Cold pathogenic factors invading the space between the Fu and Zang organs. The Cold Qi clashes with the True Qi, or attacks upward toward the Heart.
The *Ge Shi Fang* (Formulas from Ge's Manual) for treating Huoluan where there is heart and abdominal pain, urgently resembling an attack by malignant evil pathogens: Crush fresh Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii (Shichangpu, 石菖蒲) root and drink its juice; swallow it in small amounts gradually until recovery.
It also states: For sudden onset of Huoluan preceded by abdominal pain: Moxibustion at one cun above the umbilicus, fourteen moxa cones, named Taicang (CV11). If the pain surrounds the umbilicus, moxibustion at three cun below the umbilicus, four moxa cones.
The *Ji Yao Fang* (Essential Formulas) for treating Huoluan causing severe heart and abdominal pain:
Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, 当归) (3 liang), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 桂心) (3 liang), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang, 干姜) (3 liang), Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata (Gancao, 甘草) (1 liang).
These ingredients are boiled in seven sheng of water until two sheng remain; divide into three doses.
The *Duan Ju Fang* (Short-Term Treatment Formulas) for treating sudden heart and abdominal pain, as well as undigested food retention, or Huoluan resulting from chronic cold, irritability, and fullness: Prepare three sheng of salt soup, make it extremely salty, and drink one sheng while hot.
It also states: For treating Huoluan with abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea: Take peach leaves; in winter, use the bark instead. Crush and extract the juice; take one cup per dose for immediate cure. Alternatively, boil it strongly and drink three sheng.
The *Qipo Fang* (Formulas of Qibo) for treating Huoluan preceded by abdominal pain: Boil fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 生姜) and drink it while hot.
Another formula: Drink the juice of Magnolia Officinalis Bark (Houpo, 厚朴).
The *Seng Shen Fang* (Formulas of Monk Shen) for treating Huoluan with abdominal pain and irritability: Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma (Gaoliangjiang, 高良姜) 4 liang, boiled in five sheng of water until two sheng remain; divide into two doses.
Su Jing's Commentary on Materia Medica for treating Huoluan with colicky pain: Drink several sheng of rice washing water (the liquid obtained from washing millet); recovery is immediate.
The *Guang Ji Fang* (Broad Salvation Formulas) for treating Huoluan causing heart and abdominal pain, irritability, and incessant vomiting:
Magnolia Officinalis Bark (Houpo, 厚朴) (4 liang), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, 橘皮) (2 liang), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参) (2 liang), Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui, 当归) (2 liang), Agastachis Herba (Huoxiang, 藿香) (1 liang), Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma (Gaoliangjiang, 高良姜) (4 liang, sliced).
Boil in seven sheng of water until two sheng and five he remain; divide into three warm doses. Avoid raw, cold, and sticky foods.
The *Tong Xuan Fang* (Formulas of Tong Xuan) for treating Huoluan preceded by abdominal pain: Sip good vinegar slowly, about one zhan.
Another formula: Apply fire moxibustion to the abdomen and back; recovery occurs upon sweating.