主散发,诸气逆,心腹绞痛,不得气息,命在转烛方∶
人参 枳实(炙) 甘草(炙,各九分) 栝蒌根 干姜 白术(各一两半)
上六味, 咀,以水九升,煮取三升,分三服。若短气者,稍稍数服,无苦也,能如方
者佳。冬月温食,胸腹热者便冷食。夏月冷食,以水服药冷食过多腹冷者,作汤即自解便止。
主散发,热攻胸背,呕逆烦闷,卧辄大睡乘热,觉四肢不快,寒热往来,大小
白鸭通(新者) 大黄(二两) 石膏(碎) 知母(各一两) 豉(一升) 麻黄(三
两,去节)
上一十味, 咀,以汤一斗二升淋鸭通,乃以汁煮药取三升半,去滓。然后纳豉,更煮
三沸。去豉,未食前服一升。
主散家患气不能食若气逆方∶
人参 茯苓 桂心 浓朴(炙) 半夏(洗) 甘草(炙,各一两) 麦门冬(去心) 生
姜(
各三两,切) 大枣(二十枚,擘)
上九味, 咀,以水八升,煮取二升六合,分服七合。
主散发头欲裂,眼疼欲出,恶寒骨肉痛,状如伤寒,鼻中清涕出方∶
以香豉五升,熬令烟出,以酒一斗投之。滤取汁,任性饮多少,欲令小醉便解,更饮之
,取解为度。亦主时行寒食散发,或口噤不可开,肠满胀急欲决。此久坐温衣生食所为。皇
甫云口不开去齿,下此酒五合,热饮之,须臾开。能者多饮至醉益佳,不能者任性,腹胀满
不通,导之令下。
善服散家痰饮,心胸客热,闷者吐之,方∶
甘草(五两,生用)
上一味, 咀,以酒五升煮取二升半,空腹分再服之。服别相去如行五六里,快吐止。
主散发黄,胸中热,气闷方∶
胡荽(一把,切)
上一味,以水七升,煮取二升半,分再服便愈,如不瘥,更作,亦主通身发黄者,浓煮
大黄叶令温,自洗渍尤良。并主热毒及胸中毒瓦斯相攻。若不尽复,烦闷或痛饮如故,亦主新
热下痢。
解散主诸石热毒方∶
白鸭通(五升,新者)
上一味,汤一斗渍之,澄清候冷冻饮料之。任性多少,以瘥为度。
Mainly treats Sanfa (diseases induced by taking mineral powders such as Five-Mineral Powder), various rebellious Qi movements, severe cramping pain in the heart and abdomen, dyspnea, and critical condition. Formula:
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange, stir-baked), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, stir-baked, each 9 fen), Gua Lou Gen (Trichosanthes Root), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome, each 1 liang 5 qian).
The above six herbs are chopped, boiled with 9 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng, and divided into three doses. If there is shortness of breath, it can be taken slightly more frequently without harm; following this prescription is ideal. In winter, eat warm food; if the chest and abdomen feel hot, eat cold food. In summer, eat cold food; if excessive cold food or cold water medicine causes abdominal coldness, taking this decoction will resolve it naturally.
Mainly treats Sanfa where heat attacks the chest and back, causing vomiting and reflux, irritability and oppression, lethargy upon lying down exacerbated by heat, waking up with discomfort in the four limbs, alternating chills and fever, and abnormalities in urination and defecation. Formula:
Da Ya Tong Cao (Tetrapanacis Medulla, fresh), Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome, 2 liang), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizome, each 1 liang), Chi Shao Dou (Prepared Soybean, 1 sheng), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, 3 liang, nodes removed).
The above ten herbs are chopped. Pour 12 sheng of boiling water over the Da Ya Tong Cao, then use this liquid to decoct the other herbs until reduced to 3.5 sheng. Strain the dregs. Then add Chi Shao Dou, boil for three more boils. Remove the Chi Shao Dou, and take 1 sheng before meals.
Mainly treats patients who have taken powder medicines suffering from Qi stagnation preventing eating, or rebellious Qi movements. Formula:
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria), Gui Xin (Cinnamon Twig Heart), Hou Po (Magnolia Bark, stir-baked), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Tuber, washed), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, stir-baked, each 1 liang), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, core removed), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger, each 3 liang, sliced), Da Zao (Jujube, 20 pieces, torn open).
The above nine herbs are chopped, boiled with 8 sheng of water until reduced to 2.6 sheng, and divided into doses of 0.7 sheng.
Mainly treats Sanfa causing a sensation of the head splitting, eyes hurting as if protruding, aversion to cold, bone and muscle pain, symptoms resembling Taiyang disease (Cold Damage), and clear nasal discharge. Formula:
Use Xiang Chi (Fragrant Prepared Soybean, 5 sheng), roast until smoke emerges, and pour 1 dou of wine over it. Filter to obtain the juice. Drink as much as desired until slightly intoxicated to achieve relief. Drink again until cured. This also treats epidemic Cold-Eating Sanfa, or trismus (lockjaw) where the mouth cannot open, and intestinal fullness and urgency threatening rupture. These conditions result from sitting for long periods in warm clothing and consuming raw/cold food. Huangfu Mi stated that for lockjaw, pry the teeth open and administer 5 he of this wine, heated. It should open shortly. Those capable should drink to intoxication for better effect; those unable should drink as tolerated. For abdominal fullness and obstruction, promote downward movement.
For those skilled at taking powder medicines who develop Phlegm-Fluid retention, guest-heat in the chest and heart, and oppression, inducing vomiting is indicated. Formula:
Gan Cao (Licorice Root, 5 liang, raw).
The above single herb is chopped, boiled with 5 sheng of wine until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Take on an empty stomach in two doses. The interval between doses should be equivalent to walking five or six li. Stop when comfortable vomiting occurs.
Mainly treats Sanfa jaundice, heat in the chest, and Qi oppression. Formula:
Hu Sui (Coriandri Fructus, one handful, chopped).
The above single herb is boiled with 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Divide into two doses for cure. If not healed, prepare again. This also treats generalized jaundice: boil Da Huang Ye (Rhubarb Leaf) thickly until warm, and wash/soak with it externally, which is particularly effective. It also treats Heat-Toxin and toxic vapors attacking the chest. If symptoms persist with irritability or pain, it also treats new-onset Heat Dysentery.
To dissipate and treat Heat-Toxin from various Stone Medicines. Formula:
Da Ya Tong Cao (Tetrapanacis Medulla, 5 sheng, fresh).
The above single herb is soaked in 1 dou of boiling water. Clarify the liquid and drink it when cooled and frozen. Drink as much as desired until cured.