论曰伤寒之病，多因发汗吐下乃解，病虽瘥，然腑脏俱伤，营卫皆耗，谷气未复，津液
不足，无以充养，故形体虚羸，内经所谓必养必和待其来复者此也，若其人本自虚弱，又因
大病之后，羸劣不复者，则易生劳伤诸疾，当先以气味养和，后以药石疗治，故曰气味和而
服之，以补精益气。
治伤寒后虚羸少力，呕哕气逆。人参汤方
人参 白茯苓（去黑皮各二分） 麦门冬（去心焙） 黄 （锉各一两） 半夏（汤洗
（七遍炒干） 白术 陈橘皮（汤浸去白焙各半两） 甘草（炙一分）
上八味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，入生姜一枣大拍碎，枣三枚劈破，同煎至八
分，去滓食前温服。
治伤寒后虚羸少力，补益元脏。附子汤方
附子（炮裂去皮脐） 萆 熟干地黄（焙） 人参（各一两） 芎 半夏（汤洗七
遍炒各半两） 白茯苓（去黑皮） 桂（去粗皮） 当归（切焙） 芍药 五味子 黄 （锉
各三分）
上一十二味，锉如麻豆，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，入生姜一枣大拍碎，枣三枚劈破，同
煎至八分，去滓空心温服。
治伤寒后体虚成劳，遍身盗汗，四肢无力，口苦憎寒，又多咳嗽。柴胡知母汤方
柴胡 知母 桔梗（炒） 浓朴（去粗皮生姜汁炙） 熟干地黄（焙） 白茯苓（去黑
皮） 山芋 黄 （锉） 紫菀（去苗土） 地骨皮（各一两） 黄芩（去黑心半两） 甘
草（炙锉） 桂（去粗皮） 半夏（汤洗七遍炒各三分）
上一十四味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，入生姜一枣大拍碎，枣三枚劈破，同煎
至八分，去滓空心温服、日再。
治伤寒后虚劳，羸瘦乏力。桂心汤方
桂（去粗皮） 人参 黄 （锉） 牛膝（酒浸切焙各一分） 甘草（炙锉二分） 白
茯苓（去黑皮三分）
上六味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入生姜三片，枣二枚劈破，同煎至六分，去滓
空心温服。
治伤寒后气血不复、虚羸。黄 芍药汤方
黄 （锉） 人参（各一两） 芍药 桂（去粗皮） 五味子（各三分） 白术（半两）
甘草（炙锉一分）
上七味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入生姜三片，枣二枚去核，同煎至六分，去滓
温服，空心食前。
治伤寒后虚劳短气，小肠急痛，羸劣。黄 甘草汤方
黄 （二两锉） 甘草（炙） 白茯苓（去黑皮） 芍药 白术（各半两） 桑螵蛸（炙）
桂（去粗皮各三分）
上七味， 咀如麻豆，每服四钱匕，水一盏半，入生姜一枣大拍碎，枣三枚劈破，同煎
至八分，去滓空心温服。
治伤寒后，五脏俱虚，羸劣不足。黄 薤白汤方
黄 人参（各半两） 白茯苓（去黑皮） 五味子 白术（各一分） 薤白（七茎） 葱
白（三茎） 粳米（半合） 芍药 生姜（各半分） 羊肾（一只去脂膜）
上一十一味，细锉分作三服，每服用水二盏，煎至一盏，去滓食前温服，一日服尽。
治伤寒后，脏气不足，虚乏。黄 姜桂汤方
黄 （锉一两） 桂（去粗皮） 干姜（炮） 人参 芍药（各半两） 甘草（炙锉一
分） 半夏（三分汤洗七遍炒）
上七味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入生姜三片，枣二枚劈破，同煎至六分，去滓
空心温服。
治伤寒后血气不足，脚膝无力，四肢羸劣。干地黄汤方
熟干地黄（焙） 地骨皮 五味子（各一两） 桂（去粗皮半两） 黄 （锉一两半） 羯
羊肾（一对切去筋膜）
上六味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，先将羊肾一只，去筋膜切，煮至一盏，次下
药，更煎至七分，去滓空心温服。
治伤寒后胃气虚乏，不思饮食，日渐羸瘦。白术黄 汤方
白术 黄 （锉各一两） 山茱萸 五味子 人参 茯神（去木各三分） 半夏（汤洗
七遍炒） 前胡（去芦头） 山芋 桔梗（炒各半两）
上一十味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，入生姜一枣大拍碎，同煎至八分，去滓空
心温服。
治伤寒后烦热憎寒，口苦不思饮食，日渐羸瘦。羚羊角汤方
羚羊角（镑） 柴胡（去苗） 鳖甲（去裙 醋炙） 人参（各三分） 知母 淡竹茹 黄
赤茯苓（去黑皮） 甘草（炙各半两） 麦门冬（去心焙一两）
上一十味，细锉如麻豆，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，煎至八分去滓，食后温服日二。
Translation:
It is discussed that the disease of Shanghan (Cold Damage) is mostly resolved through methods such as inducing sweating, vomiting, or purging. Although the illness has subsided, the Zang-Fu organs are all injured, and Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi) and Wei Qi (Defensive Qi) are both depleted. The essence from food and grain has not yet recovered, and body fluids are insufficient to provide adequate nourishment; therefore, the physical form becomes weak and emaciated. This corresponds to what the *Neijing* (Inner Canon) states: "One must nourish and harmonize, waiting for recovery to come naturally." If a person was originally constitutionally weak, and after a severe illness remains emaciated and fails to recover, they are prone to developing various diseases related to exhaustion and injury. In such cases, one should first use the flavors and properties of food to nourish and harmonize the body, and subsequently treat with medicinal herbs. Thus, it is said that when the flavors and properties of food are harmonized and consumed, they can replenish essence and boost Qi.
Ren Shen Tang (Ginseng Decoction), used to treat weakness and emaciation with lack of strength following Shanghan, accompanied by vomiting, hiccups, and rebellious Qi:
Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Chen Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
The above eight ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. For each dose, take five qian bi (approx. 5-10g depending on historical measure), add one dan and a half of water, one date-sized piece of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) smashed, and three dates (Da Zao) split open. Simmer together until reduced to eight-tenths of the original volume, strain, and take warm before meals.
Fu Zi Tang (Aconite Decoction), used to treat weakness and emaciation with lack of strength following Shanghan, to tonify the Yuan Zang (Primary Organs):
Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Bi Xie (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma), Shu Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Xiong Duan (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix).
The above twelve ingredients are crushed to the size of hemp seeds. For each dose, take five qian bi, add one dan and a half of water, one date-sized piece of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) smashed, and three dates (Da Zao) split open. Simmer together until reduced to eight-tenths of the original volume, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach.
Chai Hu Zhi Mu Tang (Bupleurum and Anemarrhena Decoction), used to treat post-Shanghan constitutional deficiency leading to consumptive disease, with night sweats over the whole body, weakness in the four limbs, bitter taste in the mouth, aversion to cold, and frequent coughing:
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Shu Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Shan Yu (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Zi Wan (Adenophorae Radix), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma).
The above fourteen ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. For each dose, take five qian bi, add one dan and a half of water, one date-sized piece of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) smashed, and three dates (Da Zao) split open. Simmer together until reduced to eight-tenths of the original volume, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach, twice daily.
Gui Xin Tang (Cinnamon Heart Decoction), used to treat post-Shanghan consumptive disease, emaciation, and lack of strength:
Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria).
The above six ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. For each dose, take three qian bi, add one dan of water, three slices of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang), and two dates (Da Zao) split open. Simmer together until reduced to six-tenths of the original volume, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach.
Huang Qi Shao Yao Tang (Astragalus and Peony Decoction), used to treat post-Shanghan failure of Qi and Blood to recover, resulting in weakness and emaciation:
Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
The above seven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. For each dose, take three qian bi, add one dan of water, three slices of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang), and two dates (Da Zao) with pits removed. Simmer together until reduced to six-tenths of the original volume, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach and before meals.
Huang Qi Gan Cao Tang (Astragalus and Licorice Decoction), used to treat post-Shanghan consumptive disease with shortness of breath, acute pain in the small intestine, and emaciation:
Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Sang Piao Xiao (Mantidis Oötheca), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus).
The above seven ingredients are crushed to the size of hemp seeds. For each dose, take four qian bi, add one dan and a half of water, one date-sized piece of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) smashed, and three dates (Da Zao) split open. Simmer together until reduced to eight-tenths of the original volume, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach.
Huang Qi Xie Bai Tang (Astragalus and Garlic Scallion Decoction), used to treat post-Shanghan deficiency of all five Zang organs, resulting in emaciation and insufficiency:
Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Xie Bai (Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus), Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus), Jing Mi (Oryzae Sativa Semen), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Yang Shen (Ovis/Capis Kidney).
The above eleven ingredients are finely crushed and divided into three doses. For each dose, use two dan of water, simmer until reduced to one dan, strain, and take warm before meals. Consume within one day.
Huang Qi Jiang Gui Tang (Astragalus, Ginger, and Cinnamon Decoction), used to treat post-Shanghan insufficiency of Zang Qi and general debility:
Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma).
The above seven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. For each dose, take three qian bi, add one dan of water, three slices of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang), and two dates (Da Zao) split open. Simmer together until reduced to six-tenths of the original volume, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach.
Gan Di Huang Tang (Rehmannia Decoction), used to treat post-Shanghan insufficiency of Qi and Blood, weakness in the feet and knees, and emaciation of the four limbs:
Shu Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Ge Yang Shen (Caprae/Ovis Kidney).
The above six ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. For each dose, take five qian bi, add one dan and a half of water. First, boil one kidney (cleaned and cut) in the water until reduced to one dan. Then add the other herbs and simmer until reduced to seven-tenths. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach.
Bai Zhu Huang Qi Tang (Atractylodes and Astragalus Decoction), used to treat post-Shanghan deficiency of Stomach Qi, loss of appetite, and progressive emaciation:
Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Shan Zhu Yu (Corni Fructus), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fu Shen (Poria cum Radix Xylodi), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix), Shan Yu (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix).
The above ten ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. For each dose, take five qian bi, add one dan and a half of water, one date-sized piece of fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) smashed. Simmer together until reduced to eight-tenths of the original volume, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach.
Ling Yang Jiao Tang (Antelope Horn Decoction), used to treat post-Shanghan irritability, heat, aversion to cold, bitter taste in the mouth, loss of appetite, and progressive emaciation:
Ling Yang Jiao (Saiga Tataricae Cornu), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Bie Jia (Trionycis Carapax et Plastrum), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Dan Zhu Ru (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Chi Fu Ling (Poria cum Rubro), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix).
The above ten ingredients are finely crushed to the size of hemp seeds. For each dose, take five qian bi, add one dan and a half of water, simmer until reduced to eight-tenths, strain, and take warm after meals, twice daily.