论曰水性润下，阳与之升，故津液相成，神乃自生，今肾居下焦，膀胱为表，膀胱者，
津液之府，若其人劳伤，阴阳断隔，不能升降，下焦虚寒，上焦生热，热即水不胜火，津液
涸竭，致有口舌干燥之候。
治五劳七伤，小腹拘急，脐下膨胀，两胁胀满，腰脊引痛，鼻口干燥，目视 ，忽忽
不乐，胸中气逆，不下饮食，茎中痛，小便赤黄而有余沥，夜梦失精，惊恐虚乏。建中汤方
黄 （锉） 远志（去心） 芍药 龙骨（各一两） 甘草（炙锉半两）
上五味，粗捣筛，每用六钱匕，水一盏半，枣二枚劈破，同煎至一盏，去滓下饴糖少许，
分温二服，空腹日午各一。
治虚劳腹中痛，梦寐失精，四肢酸痛，手足烦热，咽干口燥，并妇人小腹痛，桂心汤方
桂（去粗皮一两半） 芍药（三两） 甘草（炙锉半两）
上三味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，生姜一枣大切，枣二枚劈破，煎至七分，去滓
下饴糖一分温服，空心日午夜卧各一。
治虚劳骨肉酸疼，吸吸少气，少腹拘急，腰背强痛，心中虚悸，咽干唇燥，面无颜色，
饮食无味，阴阳废弱，悲忧惨戚，多卧少起，枸杞汤方
枸杞根（锉） 黄 （锉各三分） 甘草（炙锉） 麦门冬（去心焙） 桂（去粗皮各
半两）
上五味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，生姜一枣大切，粳米一匙，煎至一盏，去滓
温服，空心夜卧各一。
治虚劳不足，少腹拘急，腰脊引痛，口燥咽干，目视 ，心中愦愦，小便余沥，夜梦
交通，大建中黄 汤方
黄 （锉） 远志（去心） 当归（切焙） 泽泻（各一两半） 芍药（二两） 人参 龙
骨甘
上八味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，生姜一枣大切，枣二枚劈破，煎至七分，去滓
入饴糖少许，空腹食前温服。
治大虚不足，小腹里急，气上冲胸，口舌干燥，短气烦悸，言语谬误，不能饮食，吸吸
少气，黄 汤方
黄 （锉三两） 半夏（汤洗去滑姜汁制五两） 甘草（炙锉） 人参 芍药（各二两）
桂（
上六味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，生姜半分切，枣二枚劈破，煎至七分，去滓温
服，空心日午夜卧各一，手足寒加附子，炮去皮脐一两。
治虚劳发热，心中烦闷，面黄口干，腹中虚满，腰背急痛，柴胡汤方
柴胡（去苗） 赤茯苓（去黑皮各一两半） 枳壳（去瓤麸炒三两） 白术 地骨皮（各
一两）
上九味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，生姜一枣大切碎，煎至一盏，去滓空腹温服、
日再。
治五劳七伤虚损，阴阳废弱，津液不荣，口燥咽干，多卧少起，黄 汤方
黄 白茯苓（去黑皮各一两半） 桂（去粗皮一两） 人参 酸枣仁（微炒各一两半）
甘
上七味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，枣二枚劈破，煎至一盏，去滓温服，空腹日
晚各一。
治虚劳口燥苦渴，骨筋烦热或寒，枸杞汤方
枸杞白皮（锉焙五两） 麦门冬（去心焙一两）
上二味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，小麦一百粒，先煎数沸，后下药，煎至七分，
去滓温服不拘时。
治虚劳水脏虚损，脚膝无力，口舌干燥，补益干地黄汤方
熟干地黄（焙） 黄 （锉各半两） 地骨皮（一分） 枳壳（去瓤麸炒半两） 蒺藜
子（炒去
上八味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，先用水一盏半，入羊肾一只细切，煎三五沸，次下药末，
枣二枚劈破，煎至一盏，去滓空腹温服。
治虚劳烦热，口干舌燥，欲得饮水，麦门冬汤方
麦门冬（去心焙二两） 淡竹叶（洗切一握） 半夏（汤洗七遍焙二两） 甘草（炙锉
一两一
上四味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，生姜一枣大切碎，大枣二枚劈破，粳米半合，
同煎取一盏，去滓温服。
治虚劳口舌干燥，津液减耗，及口疮牙齿宣露，天门冬汤方
天门冬（去心焙） 麦门冬（去心焙） 柴胡（去苗） 桑根白皮（锉） 甘草（炙各
二两） 山
熟干地黄（焙） 生干地黄（焙各三两） 枇杷叶（拭去毛） 枳壳（去瓤麸炒） 石
槲（去根）
上一十三味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，煎至七分，去滓温服，食后，日二。
治五劳七伤，口舌干燥，鹿茸丸方
鹿茸（去毛酥炙） 五味子 白茯苓（去黑皮） 黄 （锉） 远志（去心各一两半） 熟
干地
上八味，捣罗为末，炼蜜和丸，如梧桐子大，每服三十丸，食前黄 汤下。
Commentary states: Water nature is moistening and flows downward, while Yang Qi ascends with it; thus, body fluids (Jin-Ye) are mutually generated, and the Spirit (Shen) naturally arises. Now, the Kidney resides in the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner), and the Bladder serves as its exterior counterpart. The Bladder is the mansion of body fluids. If a person suffers from labor-induced injury, causing a severance and blockage between Yin and Yang, preventing their normal ascending and descending movements, it results in deficiency-cold in the Lower Jiao and heat generation in the Upper Jiao (Upper Burner). When heat prevails, water cannot control fire, leading to the depletion of body fluids, thereby causing symptoms of dry mouth and tongue.
Jianzhong Tang Formula: Treats five types of chronic fatigue and seven types of internal injuries, characterized by spasmodic urgency in the lower abdomen, distension below the umbilicus, fullness in both hypochondriac regions, pain radiating from the waist and spine, dryness of the nose and mouth, blurred vision, mental agitation and unhappiness, rebellious Qi in the chest, inability to eat or drink, pain in the urethra, red-yellow urine with dribbling after urination, nocturnal emission during dreams, and palpitations due to fright and deficiency.
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragali Radix, chopped), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix, heart removed), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, white), Longgu (Fossi Mamutis Os, each 1 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped, 0.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above five herbs. For each dose, take 6 qianbi (approx. 18-24g depending on era standard, literally "six spoonfuls"), add 1.5 zhan (approx. 300ml) of water, and two split dates. Decoct until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain the dregs, add a small amount of Yitang (Malt Sugar), and divide into two warm doses. Take one dose on an empty stomach and one at noon.
Guixin Tang Formula: Treats abdominal pain due to deficiency-fatigue, nocturnal seminal emission, soreness and pain in the four limbs, vexing heat in the hands and feet, dry throat and mouth, and lower abdominal pain in women.
Ingredients: Guirou/Cuixin (Cinnamomi Cortex, bark removed, 1.5 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, 3 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped, 0.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above three herbs. For each dose, take 3 qianbi, add 1 zhan of water, one large slice of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Fresh, size of a date), and two split dates. Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, add 1/10 part Yitang, and take warm. Take on an empty stomach, at noon, midnight, and before sleep.
Gouqi Tang Formula: Treats deficiency-fatigue causing soreness in muscles and bones, shallow and weak breathing, spasmodic urgency in the lower abdomen, stiffness and pain in the waist and back, empty palpitations in the heart, dry throat and lips, lack of luster in the face, loss of taste for food, exhaustion and weakness of Yin and Yang, sadness and grief, excessive sleeping with little rising.
Ingredients: Gouqigen (Lycii Radix Cortex, chopped), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, chopped, each 3 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed and dried), Guirou (Cinnamomi Cortex, bark removed, each 0.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above five herbs. For each dose, take 5 qianbi, add 1.5 zhan of water, one large slice of Shengjiang, and one spoonful of Jingmi (Oryza Sativa Glutinosa). Decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take warm. Take on an empty stomach and before sleep.
Dajianzhong Huangqi Tang Formula: Treats deficiency-fatigue insufficiency, spasmodic urgency in the lower abdomen, pain radiating from the waist and spine, dry mouth and throat, blurred vision, mental confusion and discomfort, residual urinary dribbling, and sexual dreams at night.
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragali Radix, chopped), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix, heart removed), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and dried), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma, each 1.5 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, 2 liang), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Longgu (Fossi Mamutis Os, processed with Gancao).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above eight herbs. For each dose, take 3 qianbi, add 1 zhan of water, one large slice of Shengjiang, and two split dates. Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, add a small amount of Yitang, and take warm before meals on an empty stomach.
Huangqi Tang Formula: Treats severe deficiency and insufficiency, internal urgency in the lower abdomen, Qi rushing up to the chest, dry mouth and tongue, shortness of breath with vexation and palpitations, erroneous speech, inability to eat, shallow breathing, and shortness of breath.
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragali Radix, chopped, 3 liang), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed in water to remove slipperiness, processed with ginger juice, 5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, each 2 liang), Guirou (Cinnamomi Cortex).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above six herbs. For each dose, take 3 qianbi, add 1 zhan of water, half a piece of chopped Shengjiang, and two split dates. Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, and take warm. Take on an empty stomach, at noon, midnight, and before sleep. If hands and feet are cold, add Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), one piece, roasted, skin and root removed, 1 liang.
Chaihu Tang Formula: Treats deficiency-fatigue fever, mental vexation, yellowish complexion with dry mouth, false fullness in the abdomen, and urgent pain in the waist and back.
Ingredients: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, seedlings removed), Chi Fuling (Polyporus with red hue, black skin removed, each 1.5 liang), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed, stir-fried with bran, 3 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Digupi (Lycii Cortex Radicis, each 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above nine herbs. For each dose, take 5 qianbi, add 1.5 zhan of water, chopped Shengjiang (size of a date), decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach. Twice daily.
Huangqi Tang Formula: Treats deficiency caused by five labors and seven injuries, exhaustion and weakness of Yin and Yang, body fluids failing to nourish, dry mouth and throat, excessive sleeping with little rising.
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Baifuling (Polyporus, black skin removed, each 1.5 liang), Guirou (Cinnamomi Cortex, bark removed, 1 liang), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, lightly stir-fried, each 1.5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above seven herbs. For each dose, take 5 qianbi, add 1.5 zhan of water, and two split dates. Decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take warm. Take on an empty stomach and in the evening.
Gouqi Tang Formula: Treats deficiency-fatigue with dry mouth and bitter thirst, vexing heat or cold in bones and sinews.
Ingredients: Gouqibaipi (Lycii Cortex Radicis, chopped and dried, 5 liang), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed and dried, 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above two herbs. For each dose, take 5 qianbi, add 1.5 zhan of water, and 100 grains of Xiaomai (Tritici Fructus). Boil briefly first, then add the herbs. Decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, and take warm at any time.
Buyi Gan Dihuang Tang Formula: Treats deficiency-fatigue with kidney organ damage, weakness in legs and knees, and dry mouth and tongue.
Ingredients: Shugan Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, dried), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, chopped, each 0.5 liang), Digupi (Lycii Cortex Radicis, 1 fen), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed, stir-fried with bran, 0.5 liang), Jilibizi (Tribuli Fructus, stir-fried, spines removed).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above eight herbs. For each dose, take 5 qianbi. First, use 1.5 zhan of water and one finely chopped sheep kidney. Boil for three to five boils, then add the herb powder and two split dates. Decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach.
Maimendong Tang Formula: Treats deficiency-fatigue with vexing heat, dry mouth and tongue, and desire to drink water.
Ingredients: Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed and dried, 2 liang), Danzhuye (Lophatheri Herba, washed and chopped, one handful), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed seven times in water and dried, 2 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped, 1+ liang).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above four herbs. For each dose, take 5 qianbi, add 1.5 zhan of water, chopped Shengjiang (size of a date), two split large dates, and 0.5 he of Jingmi. Decoct together to obtain 1 zhan, strain, and take warm.
Tianmendong Tang Formula: Treats deficiency-fatigue with dry mouth and tongue, depletion of body fluids, as well as mouth sores and exposed teeth roots.
Ingredients: Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix, heart removed and dried), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed and dried), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, seedlings removed), Sangbaipipi (Mori Cortex, chopped), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, each 2 liang), Shan Yao/Shan Zhu Yu (Mountain herb, likely Yam or Cornelian Cherry based on context, but text says "Shan"), Shugan Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, dried), Shenggan Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, dried, each 3 liang), Pipaye (Eriobotryae Folium, brushed to remove hairs), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed, stir-fried with bran), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis, roots removed).
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely crush and sieve the above thirteen herbs. For each dose, take 3 qianbi, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 70%, strain, and take warm after meals. Twice daily.
Lurong Wan Formula: Treats five labors and seven injuries, dry mouth and tongue.
Ingredients: Lurong (Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum, hair removed, roasted with butter), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Baifuling (Polyporus, black skin removed), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, chopped), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix, heart removed, each 1.5 liang), Shugan Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata).
Preparation and Administration: Crush and sieve the above eight herbs into powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills per dose, swallowed with Huangqi Tang before meals.