主消渴方。
葛根 栝蒌（各三两） 铅丹（二两） 附子（一两，炮去皮）
上四味，捣筛为末，炼蜜和丸，如梧子。饮服十丸，日三服，治日饮一石水者。春夏，
减附子。
主消渴，小便多，大便秘方。
大黄（一斤） 栝蒌 土瓜根（各八两） 杏仁（五合，去皮尖、双仁，熬）
上四味，破大黄如棋子，冷水渍一宿，蒸曝干，捣筛为末，炼蜜和丸，如梧子大。以饮
服五丸，日三，以知为度。
主消渴方。
酥（一升） 白蜜（三升） 芒硝（二两）
上三味合煎，欲渴即啜之，日六七，益气力，神效。
主消渴，口干濡咽方。
羊髓（二合无，即以酥代之） 白蜜（二合） 甘草（一两，炙，切）
上三味，以水三升，煮甘草取一升，去滓纳蜜、髓，煎令如饴，含之尽，复含。
主诸渴方。
酥（一升） 蜜（一升）
上二味合煎，令调和，一服二升，当令下利药出，明日更服一升，后日更服一升，即瘥
。慎酒及诸咸等。
主诸消渴方。
茯苓（二斤） 白蜜（四升）
上二味，于铜器中，重釜煎以两茎薤白为候，黄即煎熟。先食服如鸡子大，日三。
主消渴，肌肤羸瘦，或乃转筋不能自止，小便不禁，悉主之方。
木防己（一两） 栝蒌 铅丹 黄连（各二两）
上四味，捣筛为散。先食，以苦酒一升、以水二升合为浆，服方寸匕，日三服讫，当强
饮，极令盈溢，一日再服则憎水，当不欲饮也。
大渴，百方疗之不瘥方。
铅丹 胡粉（各半两） 栝蒌 甘草（炙，各二两半） 泽泻 石膏 赤石脂 白石脂
（各
五分）
上八味，捣筛为散。水服方寸匕，日三，壮人一匕半，一年病一日愈，二年病二日愈。
渴甚者，夜两服；腹痛者减之。丸服亦佳，一服十丸，伤多则腹痛也。
治口干燥方
酸枣（一升半，去核） 酸石榴子（五合，末） 乌梅（五十枚，去核） 麦门冬（四
两，去
心） 茯苓（三两半） 覆盆子 葛根（各三两） 石蜜（四两） 桂心（一两六铢） 栝
蒌（三两）
上一十味，捣筛为末，炼蜜和丸，如酸枣大。含之不限时节，以口有津液为度。忌如药
治。
Formulas for treating Xiao Ke (Wasting and Thirsting Syndrome).
Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix), Gua Lou (Trichosanthis Fructus) (each 3 liang), Qian Dan (Minii Oxidum Rubrum, Lead Monoxide, 2 liang), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, Prepared Aconite Root, 1 liang, processed and peeled).
The above four herbs are crushed, sifted into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of wu zi (seeds of Cerasus pseudocerasus). Take 10 pills with warm water, three times a day. This is indicated for those who drink one shi of water daily. In spring and summer, reduce the dosage of Fu Zi.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke with polyuria and constipation.
Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 1 jin), Gua Lou (Trichosanthis Fructus), Tu Gua Gen (Polyscias Boraakensis Radix or similar local root, each 8 liang), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, 5 he, peeled, tips removed, non-double kernels, roasted).
The above four herbs: Da Huang is broken into pieces the size of chess coins, soaked in cold water overnight, steamed, dried, then crushed and sifted into powder. Mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of wu zi. Take 5 pills with water, three times a day, until efficacy is achieved.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke.
Su (Butyrum, Clarified Butter, 1 sheng), Bai Mi (Mel Album, White Honey, 3 sheng), Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas, Mirabilite, 2 liang).
The above three ingredients are boiled together. Drink when thirsty, six to seven times a day. It replenishes qi and strength; the effect is miraculous.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke with dry mouth and parched throat.
Yang Sui (Medulla Ossis Ovis, Sheep Marrow, 2 he; if unavailable, substitute with Su/Clarified Butter), Bai Mi (Mel Album, White Honey, 2 he), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Licorice Root, 1 liang, roasted and cut).
The above three ingredients: Boil Gan Cao in 3 sheng of water to obtain 1 sheng of decoction. Remove dregs, add Bai Mi and Yang Sui, and boil until thick like yi tang (maltose syrup). Hold in the mouth until swallowed, then repeat.
Formula for treating various types of thirst.
Su (Butyrum, Clarified Butter, 1 sheng), Mi (Mel, Honey, 1 sheng).
The above two ingredients are boiled and mixed well. Take 2 sheng at once. The medicine should induce diarrhea to expel pathogenic factors. Take 1 sheng the next day, and another 1 sheng the day after. The condition will resolve. Avoid alcohol and salty foods.
Formula for treating various types of Xiao Ke.
Fu Ling (Poria, 2 jin), Bai Mi (Mel Album, White Honey, 4 sheng).
The above two ingredients are placed in a copper vessel and cooked using a double-boiler method. Use the color change of two stalks of Xie Bai (Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus, Garlic Sprout) as an indicator; when it turns yellow, it is ready. Take before meals, the size of a chicken egg, three times a day.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke with emaciation, muscle cramps that cannot stop spontaneously, and urinary incontinence.
Mu Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix, Stephania Root, 1 liang), Gua Lou (Trichosanthis Fructus), Qian Dan (Minii Oxidum Rubrum, Lead Monoxide), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, Coptis Rhizome) (each 2 liang).
The above four herbs are crushed and sifted into powder. Take before meals, mixed with 1 sheng of Ku Jiu (Acetum, Vinegar) and 2 sheng of water to form a liquid. Take one fang cun bi (a measure approx. 1 square inch) per dose, three times a day. After finishing the doses, drink heavily to fill the stomach. If taken again within one day, it may cause aversion to water, so do not drink more.
Formula for treating severe thirst unresponsive to hundred remedies.
Qian Dan (Minii Oxidum Rubrum, Lead Monoxide), Hu Fen (Cerussa, Basic Lead Carbonate) (each half liang), Gua Lou (Trichosanthis Fructus), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, Licorice Root, roasted) (each 2.5 liang), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma, Alisma Rhizome), Shi Gao (Gypsi Fibrosus, Gypsum Fibrosum), Chi Shi Zhi (Kaolin, Red Halloysite), Bai Shi Zhi (Halloysitum Album, White Halloysite) (each 5 fen).
The above eight herbs are crushed and sifted into powder. Take with water, one fang cun bi per dose, three times a day. For robust adults, take 1.5 fang cun bi. For a one-year illness, cure in one day; for a two-year illness, cure in two days. For severe thirst, take twice at night; reduce dosage if abdominal pain occurs. Pills are also suitable: take 10 pills per dose; excessive intake causes abdominal pain.
Formula for treating dry mouth.
Suan Zao (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, Sour Jujube Seed, 1.5 sheng, pitted), Suan Shi Liu Zi (Granati Pericarpium Semen, Acid Pomegranate Seed, 5 he, powdered), Wu Mei (Mume Fructus, Smoked Plum, 50 pieces, pitted), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, Ophiopogon Root, 4 liang, heart removed), Fu Ling (Poria, 3.5 liang), Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Caulis Fructus, Raspberry Fruit), Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix, Kudzu Root) (each 3 liang), Shi Mi (Saccharum, Rock Sugar), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus Cortex, Cinnamon Twig Bark, 1 liang 6 zhu), Gua Lou (Trichosanthis Fructus, 3 liang).
The above ten herbs are crushed and sifted into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of sour jujube seeds. Hold in the mouth without time limit, until saliva is produced. Observe dietary restrictions as per medicinal treatment.