论曰春温夏热，秋凉冬寒，是为四时正气非其时，有其气，人或感之，病无少长率相似
者。谓之时气，如春时应温而或寒，夏时应热而或冷，以至当秋而热，当冬而温，皆是也，
其候与伤寒温病相类，但可汗可下之证，比伤寒温病疗之宜轻尔。
治时气二三日不解，头痛壮热恶寒。葛根汤方
葛根（锉一两） 麻黄（去根节煎掠去沫焙二两） 陈橘皮（汤浸去白焙） 甘草（炙
锉） 黄
芩（
上七味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕。水一盏，入生姜三片，同煎至七分，去滓温服。
治时气头痛壮热。石膏汤方
石膏（碎二两），葛根（锉） 栀子仁 柴胡（去苗） 赤芍药（各一两） 甘草（炙
锉半两）
上六味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，入生姜一枣大拍碎，煎至八分，去滓温服，
不拘
治时气壮热，头痛呕逆。前胡汤方
前胡（去芦头） 知母（焙） 犀角（镑） 葛根（锉） 赤芍药（各一两） 石膏（碎
二两）
上六味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，以水一盏半，入生姜半分拍碎，葱白二寸切，煎至八分，
去
治时气头痛壮热，肢体烦疼。七圣汤方
麻黄（去根节煎掠去沫焙三两） 苍术（炒二两） 橘皮（汤洗去白焙） 木通（锉各
一两）
桔梗（炒一两半） 山茵陈（一两） 甘草（炙锉二两）
上七味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入生姜三片，煎至七分，去滓温服。
治时气浑身疼痛，壮热不解。人参汤方
人参 赤茯苓（去黑皮） 白术 干葛（锉） 甘草（锉生用各一两） 麻黄（去根节
煎掠去
沫焙一两半）
上六味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入葱白盐豉各少许，同煎至六分，去滓温服。
治时气一二日，头痛壮热，心神烦闷。八神汤方
麻黄（去根节煎掠去沫焙一两） 当归（切焙） 甘草（炙锉） 大黄（锉炒） 白术 山
栀子
仁（各半两） 芍药 荆芥穗（各一分）
上八味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入薄荷三叶。葱白一寸，生姜二片，同煎至六
分，去滓热服。
治时行一日至三日，头痛壮热，心神烦闷。柴胡汤方
柴胡（去苗） 石膏（碎） 麻黄（去根节煎掠去沫焙各一两） 甘草（炙各半两）
上四味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入豉三十粒，葱白二寸，同煎至六分，去滓热
服，并三服汗出效，不计时。
治时行身热头疼，四肢酸痛。山茵陈散方
山茵陈（四两） 苍术（米泔浸一宿去皮作片炒三两） 麻黄（去根节煎掠去沫焙一两）
石
膏（
上四味，捣罗为散，每服二钱匕，热葱茶清调下；连并三服，衣覆取汗。
治时行憎寒壮热，骨节烦疼，项强。麻黄浓朴汤方
麻黄（去根节煎掠去沫一斤） 浓朴（去粗皮锉半斤） 甘草（锉） 大黄（锉各四两）
上四味，生用，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入生姜三片，葱白二寸，豉二十粒。同
煎至七分，去滓热服，连三服汗出立愈。
治时气头目昏疼，久积热毒，鼻口出血。清凉散方
麻黄（去根节煎掠去沫焙） 大黄（锉） 芍药（各一两）
上三味，捣罗为细散。每服一钱匕，沙糖冷水调下，食后服。
治时行表不解，壮热恶寒。人参干葛汤方
人参 干葛（锉） 白芍药 桔梗（炒各一两） 赤茯苓（去黑皮三分） 甘草（炙锉）
木香
（各
上八味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，煎至七分，去滓热服。并三两服温覆出汗。
治四时伤寒，头疼遍身壮热，口苦舌干。大安汤方
麻黄（去根节煎掠去沫） 恶实（炒各三两） 甘草（炙锉二两） 人参 赤茯苓（去
黑皮各
半两） 天门冬（去心焙） 麦门冬（去心焙各一两）
上七味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，生姜三片。枣二枚，同煎至七分，去滓温服，
并三服取汗瘥。
治时气头痛，五心烦热，语言狂乱。五解汤方
麻黄（去根节煎去沫二两） 白术 桔梗（炒） 石膏（碎） 杏仁（去皮尖双仁炒） 越
桃
（一半生一半炒各一两）
上六味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，豉七粒，葱白一寸，生姜三片，薄荷五叶。同
煎至七分，去滓热服，如欲出汗，并煎两服，衣被盖覆瘥。
治时气头痛壮热，或暑毒伏心，状如疟疾。茵陈麻黄散方
山茵陈（四两） 麻黄（去根节煎去沫焙五两） 石膏（碎一两） 蜀椒（去目并闭口
者炒出
汗） 苍术（水浸去粗皮二两）
上五味，捣罗为细散，每服二钱匕，点茶调下，如狂言热躁，沙糖冷水调下。
治时气出汗吐下后，四肢羸劣，呕逆减食。白术汤方
白术（锉炒一两） 浓朴（去粗皮生姜汁炙透） 黄 （细锉） 人参 白茯苓（去黑
皮） 桔
梗（
上九味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，煎至八分，去滓温服，不拘时。
治时气头痛壮热，三日，宜服麻黄大黄散方
麻黄（去根节一两） 大黄（锉） 桂（去粗皮） 黄芩（去黑心） 甘草（炙锉） 芍
药干姜
（炮各半两）
上七味，捣罗为散，每服三钱匕，暖酒调下，衣被盖取汗。
治初得伤寒时气。桂枝汤方
桂（去粗皮） 甘草（炙锉）芍药 干姜（炮各半两） 杏仁（去皮尖双仁炒黄四七枚）
麻黄
（去根节一两）
上六味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕。水一盏半，煎至八分，去滓并两服，以衣被盖，令汗透。
治时气，解表发汗，五苓散方
赤茯苓（去黑皮） 桂（去粗皮） 泽泻（锉） 白术（炒锉各一分） 猪苓（去黑皮
半两）
上五味，捣罗为散，每服五钱匕，以新汲水调，顿服讫，以葱豉粥投之，浓衣盖覆取汗。
治时气发汗。葱白汤方
葱白（烂研二两） 生姜（细切一两） 豉（一合拍碎） 细茶末（二钱）
上四味，先以水二盏，煎葱并姜，至一盏半，次下豉，煎少时；即入茶末，去滓顿服，
浓衣盖覆取汗。
治初得伤寒时气，壮热头痛。解表汤方
甘草（炙锉二两） 生姜（二两半） 黑豆（二合）
上三味， 咀，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，煎至八分，去滓顿服，浓衣盖覆出汗。
治伤寒时气。附桂散方
附子（炮裂去皮脐） 桂（去粗皮各半两）
上二味，捣罗为散，每服三钱匕，热酒调顿服，浓衣盖汗出为度。
和养三焦，调顺阴阳，升降痞滞，祛遣寒邪，温中散湿暖胃和脾，滋助气血，思美饮食，
虚
前胡（去芦头） 柴胡（去苗） 秦艽（去苗土） 甘草（炙各半斤） 香子（炒） 木
香桂
（去粗皮各一斤） 槟榔（十枚） 肉豆蔻（去壳半斤） 芍药（半斤） 青橘皮（去白半
斤） 芎
（半斤） 甜葶苈（半斤微炒） 桔梗（四两）
上一十四味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，大枣二枚劈破，同煎至七分，去滓食前温
服。
治时气热病，狂言心躁。苦参汤方
苦参（不拘多少）
上一味，焙燥粗捣筛，每服二钱匕，水一盏，煎至八分，去滓连三服瘥。
Discussion states: Spring is warm, summer is hot, autumn is cool, and winter is cold; these are the normal climates of the four seasons. If abnormal climate occurs out of season, and people contract this pathogenic factor, regardless of age, the resulting diseases present with similar symptoms. This is referred to as "Shi Qi" (Seasonal Epidemic Pathogen). For instance, spring should be warm but turns cold; summer should be hot but turns cold; autumn should be cool but turns hot; winter should be cold but turns warm—all these cases fall under this category. The clinical manifestations resemble those of Shang Han (Cold Damage) and Wen Bing (Warm Diseases), but for syndromes treatable by sweating or purging methods, the therapeutic intensity should be milder compared to Shang Han and Wen Bing.
For Shi Qi persisting for two to three days without resolution, presenting with headache, high fever, and aversion to cold, use Gegen Tang (Kudzu Decoction):
Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, crushed, 1 liang), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam, dried, 2 liang), Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Vetus, soaked in water, white pith removed, dried), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, crushed), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, sliced).
The above seven ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi (approx. 9-15g depending on era/measure). Add one zhan (approx. 200ml) of water and 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, and take warm.
For Shi Qi causing headache and high fever, use Shigao Tang (Gypsum Decoction):
Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed, 2 liang), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, crushed), Zhizi Ren (Gardeniae Semen, 1 liang), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, stems removed, 1 liang), Chi Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra, 1 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, crushed, 0.5 liang).
The above six ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi. Add 1.5 zhan of water and a piece of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) the size of a date (crushed). Decoct until reduced to 80%, strain, and take warm. Time is not restricted.
For Shi Qi causing high fever, headache, and vomiting/reversal of qi, use Qianhu Tang (Peucedani Decoction):
Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, rhizome removed), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, dried), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, shaved into flakes), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, crushed), Chi Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra, 1 liang each), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed, 2 liang).
The above six ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi. Add 1.5 zhan of water, half a portion of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, crushed), and 2 cun of Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus, cut). Decoct until reduced to 80%, strain, and take warm.
For Shi Qi causing headache, high fever, and irritative pain in limbs, use Qisheng Tang (Seven Sages Decoction):
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam, dried, 3 liang), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, fried, 2 liang), Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, washed with hot water, white pith removed, dried), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis, crushed, 1 liang each), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, fried, 1.5 liang), Shanyinchen (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba, 1 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, crushed, 2 liang).
The above seven ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi. Add one zhan of water and 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, and take warm.
For Shi Qi causing whole-body pain and unremitting high fever, use Renshen Tang (Ginseng Decoction):
Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Chifuling (Poria cum Risus, black skin removed), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gange (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, crushed), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, raw, crushed, 1 liang each), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam, dried, 1.5 liang).
The above six ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi. Add one zhan of water, a small amount of Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) and Yanchi (Sojae Semen Praeparatum). Decoct until reduced to 60%, strain, and take warm.
For Shi Qi occurring within one to two days, presenting with headache, high fever, and mental restlessness, use Bashen Tang (Eight Spirits Decoction):
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam, dried, 1 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and dried), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, crushed), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, crushed and fried), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Shanzhizi Ren (Gardeniae Semen, 0.5 liang each), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Jingjie Sui (Schizonepetae Spica, 1 fen each).
The above eight ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi. Add one zhan of water, 3 leaves of Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), 1 cun of Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus), and 2 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until reduced to 60%, strain, and take hot.
For Seasonal Epidemic Pathogens lasting one to three days, presenting with headache, high fever, and mental restlessness, use Chaihu Tang (Bupleuri Decoction):
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, stems removed), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam, dried, 1 liang each), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, 0.5 liang each).
The above four ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi. Add one zhan of water, 30 grains of Chi (Sojae Semen Praeparatum), and 2 cun of Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus). Decoct until reduced to 60%, strain, and take hot. Take three doses; efficacy is indicated by sweating, time is not restricted.
For Seasonal Epidemic Pathogens causing body heat, headache, and soreness/pain in four limbs, use Shanyinchen San (Artemisia Scoparia Powder):
Shanyinchen (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba, 4 liang), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, soaked overnight in rice wash water, skin removed, sliced, fried, 3 liang), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam, dried, 1 liang), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed, 1 liang).
The above four ingredients are pounded and sieved into a powder. Each dose consists of 2 qianbi, taken with hot Congcha (Scallion Tea). Take three consecutive doses, cover with clothing to induce sweating.
For Seasonal Epidemic Pathogens causing aversion to cold with high fever, irritative bone/joint pain, and neck stiffness, use Mahuang Nongpo Tang (Ephedra and Magnolia Bark Decoction):
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam, 1 jin), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, rough bark removed, crushed, 0.5 jin), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, crushed), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, crushed, 4 liang each).
The above four ingredients are used raw, coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi. Add one zhan of water, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), 2 cun of Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus), and 20 grains of Chi (Sojae Semen Praeparatum). Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, and take hot. Take three consecutive doses; immediate cure upon sweating.
For Shi Qi causing dizziness/headache, long-standing accumulation of heat-toxin, and bleeding from nose/mouth, use Qingliang San (Cooling Powder):
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam, dried), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, crushed), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, 1 liang each).
The above three ingredients are pounded and sieved into a fine powder. Each dose consists of 1 qianbi, taken with sugar and cold water after meals.
For Seasonal Epidemic Pathogens where exterior syndrome remains unresolved, presenting with high fever and aversion to cold, use Renshen Gange Tang (Ginseng and Kudzu Decoction):
Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Gange (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, crushed), Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, fried, 1 liang each), Chifuling (Poria cum Risus, black skin removed, 3 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, crushed), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, [dose missing in text]).
The above eight ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi. Add one zhan of water. Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, and take hot. Take two to three doses, cover with clothing to induce sweating.
For Four Seasons Shang Han presenting with headache, generalized high fever, bitter taste in mouth, and dry tongue, use Da'an Tang (Great Peace Decoction):
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam), Eshi (Arctii Fructus, fried, 3 liang each), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, crushed, 2 liang), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Chifuling (Poria cum Risus, black skin removed, 0.5 liang each), Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix, heart removed, dried), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed, dried, 1 liang each).
The above seven ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi. Add one zhan of water, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 2 dates. Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, and take warm. Take three doses to induce sweating and recovery.
For Shi Qi causing headache, five-palm heat, and delirious speech, use Wujie Tang (Five Resolutions Decoction):
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam, 2 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, fried), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed), Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, skin and tip removed, double-kernel fried), Yue Tao (Persicae Semen, half raw half fried, 1 liang each).
The above six ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi. Add one zhan of water, 7 grains of Chi (Sojae Semen Praeparatum), 1 cun of Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus), 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 5 leaves of Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba). Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, and take hot. To induce sweating, combine two doses, cover with bedding, and recover.
For Shi Qi causing headache and high fever, or summer-heat toxin lurking in the heart, resembling malaria, use Yinchen Mahuang San (Artemisia and Ephedra Powder):
Shanyinchen (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba, 4 liang), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, boiled to remove foam, dried, 5 liang), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed, 1 liang), Shujiao (Szechwan Pepper, eyes and closed-mouth ones removed, fried until oil appears), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, water-soaked, rough skin removed, 2 liang).
The above five ingredients are pounded and sieved into a fine powder. Each dose consists of 2 qianbi, taken with tea. If delirious or irritable/hot, take with sugar and cold water.
After Shi Qi treated with sweating, emesis, or purging, presenting with emaciated limbs, vomiting/reversal, and decreased appetite, use Baizhu Tang (Atractylodes Decoction):
Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, crushed and fried, 1 liang), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, rough bark removed, fried with ginger juice), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, finely crushed), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Baifuling (Poria cum Risus, black skin removed), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, [processing incomplete in text]).
The above nine ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi. Add 1.5 zhan of water. Decoct until reduced to 80%, strain, and take warm. Time is not restricted.
For Shi Qi with headache and high fever lasting three days, suitable for Mahuang Dahuang San (Ephedra and Rhubarb Powder):
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, 1 liang), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, crushed), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, rough bark removed), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, black heart removed), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, crushed), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, processed, 0.5 liang each).
The above seven ingredients are pounded and sieved into a powder. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, taken with warm wine. Cover with bedding to induce sweating.
For initial onset of Shang Han/Shi Qi, use Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction):
Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, rough bark removed), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, crushed), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, processed, 0.5 liang each), Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen, skin and tip removed, fried yellow, 4-7 seeds), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and joints removed, 1 liang).
The above six ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi. Add 1.5 zhan of water. Decoct until reduced to 80%, strain. Combine two doses, cover with bedding, and ensure thorough sweating.
For Shi Qi, to resolve exterior and induce sweating, use Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria):
Chifuling (Poria cum Risus, black skin removed), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, rough bark removed), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma, crushed), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, fried and crushed, 1 fen each), Zhuling (Polyporus, black skin removed, 0.5 liang).
The above five ingredients are pounded and sieved into a powder. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi, taken with fresh drawn water. After swallowing, drink Congchi Zhou (Scallion and Fermented Soybean Porridge), wear thick clothes, and cover to induce sweating.
To induce sweating for Shi Qi, use Congbai Tang (Scallion White Decoction):
Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus, mashed, 2 liang), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, finely cut, 1 liang), Chi (Sojae Semen Praeparatum, 1 he, crushed), Xi Cha Mo (Fine Tea Powder, 2 qian).
The above four ingredients: First, add 2 zhan of water, decoct scallion and ginger until reduced to 1.5 zhan. Then add Chi, decoct briefly. Finally add tea powder, strain, and take in one dose. Wear thick clothes and cover to induce sweating.
For initial onset of Shang Han/Shi Qi with high fever and headache, use Jiabiao Tang (Release Exterior Decoction):
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, crushed, 2 liang), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 2.5 liang), Heidou (Sojae Semen Nigrum, 2 he).
The above three ingredients are chopped. Each dose consists of 5 qianbi. Add 1.5 zhan of water. Decoct until reduced to 80%, strain, and take in one dose. Wear thick clothes and cover to induce sweating.
For Shang Han/Shi Qi, use Fugui San (Aconite and Cinnamon Powder):
Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, roasted, split, skin and umbilicus removed), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, rough bark removed, 0.5 liang each).
The above two ingredients are pounded and sieved into a powder. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi, taken with hot wine in one dose. Wear thick clothes until sweating occurs.
To harmonize and nourish the San Jiao (Triple Burner), regulate Yin and Yang, promote ascending/descending movement of stagnant Qi, dispel cold pathogens, warm the middle and scatter dampness, warm the stomach and harmonize the spleen, nourish Qi and Blood, improve appetite, and restore deficiency:
Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, rhizome removed), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, stems removed), Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, stems and soil removed), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, 0.5 jin each), Xiangzi (Costi Fructus, fried), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, rough bark removed, 1 jin each), Binglang (Arecae Semen, 10 pieces), Roudoukou (Myristicae Semen, shell removed, 0.5 jin), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, 0.5 jin), Qingjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, white pith removed, 0.5 jin), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 0.5 jin), Tiantili (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Descurainiae, 0.5 jin, lightly fried), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, 4 liang).
The above fourteen ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qianbi. Add one zhan of water and 2 dates (split). Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, and take warm before meals.
For Shi Qi Heat Disease presenting with delirious speech and mental restlessness, use Kushen Tang (Sophora Decoction):
Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix, any amount).
The above single ingredient is dried and coarsely pounded/sifted. Each dose consists of 2 qianbi. Add one zhan of water. Decoct until reduced to 80%, strain. Take three consecutive doses for cure.