论曰虚劳潮热者，潮作有时也，此由阴阳不和，气有偏胜，其候头面 赤，体热潮躁，
卧寐不安者是也。
治虚劳潮热咳嗽，心腹妨闷，肢体疼痛，饮食减少，人参汤方
人参 鳖甲（去裙 醋炙） 泽泻 柴胡（去苗） 防风（去叉） 枳壳（去瓤麸炒） 生
干地
黄（焙） 白术 胡黄连 羚羊角（镑） 款冬花 甘草（炙锉）
上一十二味等分，粗捣筛，每服二钱匕，水一盏，入乌梅一枚，竹叶五片，煎至六分，
去滓温服，日三。
治虚劳肌热，烦躁少力，痰嗽颊赤，潮热，夜多盗汗，饮食无味，日渐羸瘦，五心烦热，
骨节酸疼，柳枝汤方
柳枝（锉半两） 柴胡（去苗） 鳖甲（去裙 醋炙各二两） 大黄（煨） 青橘皮（汤
浸去白
焙） 木香 甘草（炙锉各半两）
上七味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水一盏半，入青蒿一握切，小麦二百粒，同煎至一盏，
去滓食后温服。
治虚劳时发潮热，五心烦躁，口干，咽喉不利，羚羊角汤方
羚羊角（镑） 人参 白茯苓（去黑皮） 地骨皮 柴胡（去苗） 鳖甲（去裙 醋炙）
黄
（锉） 知母（焙） 葛根（锉） 生干地黄（切焙） 陈橘皮（汤浸去白焙） 麦门冬（去
心微炒）
羌活（去芦头锉） 酸枣仁（微炒） 甘草（炙锉）
上一十五味等分，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，以水一盏，入生姜半分拍破，煎至六分，去滓
食后热服。
治虚劳潮热，营卫不调，夜多盗汗，四肢烦疼，饮食减少，肌瘦面黄，麦煎汤方
鳖甲（去裙 醋炙） 秦艽（去苗土） 柴胡（去苗各二两） 玄参（三两） 干漆（炒
令烟出）
上九味，锉如麻豆，每服二钱匕，先以水一盏半，下小麦五十粒，煎至一盏，去麦入药，
煎至七分，去滓温服，食后临卧。
治虚劳发热，三焦不顺，饮食减少，肢节疼痛，秦艽人参汤方
秦艽（去苗土） 人参 柴胡（去苗） 鳖甲（去裙 醋炙） 玄参 葛根（锉） 附
子（炮裂
去皮脐） 干漆（炒令烟出） 白茯苓（去黑皮） 甘草（炙锉各半两） 干姜（炮一分）
上一十一味，锉如麻豆，每服三钱匕，水一盏，生姜三片，同煎至七分，去滓温服，空
心临卧。
治虚劳潮热，肌瘦减食，烦躁颊赤，夜多盗汗，常山汤方
常山 鳖甲（去裙 醋炙） 柴胡（去苗） 甘草（炙锉） 石膏（研） 人参 牵牛
子（炒）
干漆（炒令烟出） 陈橘皮（去白焙干） 大黄（锉炒） 当归（切焙各一两）
上一十一味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入小麦竹叶，煎至七分，去滓温服食后。
治虚劳潮热，咳嗽盗汗，进饮食，退肌热，人参汤方
人参（半两） 柴胡（去苗） 白术 黄 （锉） 知母（各一两） 槟榔（一枚锉） 桔
梗（炒
半两） 当归（切焙） 陈橘皮（去白焙干） 甘草（炙锉） 白茯苓（去黑皮） 白檀香
（锉各一两
上一十四味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，煎至七分，去滓温服食前。
治虚劳营卫不顺，潮热黄瘦，筋骨疼痛，多困少力，饮食进退，柴胡汤方
柴胡（去苗二两） 鳖甲（去裙 醋炙半枚） 甘草（炙锉一两） 秦艽（去苗土一两
半） 知
母（一两）
上五味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入枣二枚劈，煎取六分，去滓热服不拘时。
治虚劳潮热咳嗽，盗汗不止，秦艽汤方
秦艽（去苗土） 柴胡（去苗） 知母 甘草（锉炙各一两）
上四味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，煎至六分，去滓温服，不计时候。
治虚劳潮热，肌瘦咳嗽，骨节酸疼，面红颊赤，鳖甲汤方
鳖甲（去裙 醋炙） 柴胡（去苗） 甘草（炙锉） 半夏（生姜半两同捣作饼子晒干
如此三
次） 楝实（麸炒去核） 黄 （锉） 赤芍药（各一两） 秦艽（去苗土） 人参 白术 白
茯苓
（去黑皮） 桔梗（炒） 知母（焙） 枳壳（去瓤麸炒） 熟干地黄（焙） 地骨皮 草
豆蔻（去皮）
上二十味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，入生姜二片，枣一枚劈破，同煎至七分，去
滓温服，不拘时候。
治虚劳潮热，心神烦躁，咳嗽盗汗，肢节酸痛，夜卧不安，柴胡鳖甲汤方
柴胡（去苗一两） 鳖甲（小便浸三日逐日换小便炙黄去裙 脊骨一两半） 秦艽（去
苗土）
榔（锉） 紫菀（
去苗土） 桑根白皮（锉） 地骨皮 生干地黄（焙） 白术 知母（焙） 芍药（各一两）
甘草
（炙锉三分）
上一十八味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，童子小便各半盏同煎至七分去滓通口服空心日午临
卧各一。
治虚劳潮热，肢节烦疼，肌肤枯燥，面赤咽干，柴胡煮散方
柴胡（去苗） 人参 白茯苓（去黑皮） 当归（切焙） 桔梗（锉炒） 青橘皮（去
白炒） 芍
药芎 麦门冬（去心焙） 白术 升麻 桑根白皮（锉） 甘草（炙锉各一两）
上一十三味，粗捣筛，每服二钱匕，水一盏，煎至七分，去滓食后临卧温服。
治虚劳潮热，骨节酸疼，面赤口干，夜多盗汗，牛膝汤方
牛膝（酒浸切焙） 青蒿子 羌活（去芦头各半两） 柴胡（去苗） 当归（切焙） 秦
艽（去
苗土） 乌梅（去核炒） 芎 甘草（炙各一两） 青橘皮（汤浸去白炒） 酸枣仁 地
骨皮
桂（去粗皮） 本（去苗土各半两）
上一十四味，粗捣筛，每服二钱匕，水一盏，入生姜二片，枣一枚劈，同煎至七分，去
滓温服，不拘时候。
治虚劳潮热不食，及伤寒后不下食，羚羊角饮方
羚羊角（镑） 犀角（镑） 人参 甘草（炙锉各一两） 防风（去叉） 柴胡（去苗）
白茯苓
（去黑皮） 桔梗（炒） 黄 （锉） 半夏（汤洗去滑七遍切焙） 知母（焙各一两半） 升
麻（半
两）
上一十二味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，煎至七分，去滓温服不拘时。
治虚劳发热，肢体烦疼，柴胡汤方
柴胡（去苗） 麻黄（去根节汤煮掠去沫各一两）
上二味，粗捣筛，用童子小便五盏，同煎至两盏，去滓分温二服，出汗即瘥。
治虚劳阴阳不和有偏胜，早晚潮热，面赤颊燥，肢体疼痛，地骨皮汤方
地骨皮 鳖甲（去裙 醋炙） 当归（切焙） 秦艽（去苗土） 柴胡（去苗） 知母
（切焙）
贝母（去心）
上七味，等分，粗捣筛，每服二钱匕，水一盏，乌梅半个，桃柳枝各七寸椎碎，同煎至
七分，去滓温服。
治虚劳潮热，唇红颊赤，气粗口干，睡多盗汗，大小肠秘涩，饮食减少，鳖甲猪肚丸方
鳖甲（去裙 醋炙） 柴胡（去苗） 木香 青蒿 生干地黄（焙各一两） 黄连（去
须二两）
上七味，捣罗为末，用猪肚一枚净洗，入药末在内，紧系甑上蒸，取烂候冷和药，都杵
千百下，丸如绿豆大，每服十五丸，至二十丸，温水下，食前日午临卧服。
Discussion: Deficiency consumption with tidal fever refers to fever that occurs at regular intervals, like the tide. This is caused by disharmony between Yin and Yang, with Qi having a predominance in one direction. The manifestations include redness of the head and face, body heat with restlessness, and inability to sleep or lie down comfortably.
Ren Shen Tang (Ginseng Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever and cough, accompanied by chest and abdominal fullness, limb pain, and reduced appetite:
Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-fried), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, forked parts removed), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed, bran-fried), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix, dried and roasted), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Hu Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Ling Yang Jiao (Saiga Tataricae Cornu, shaved), Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped).
The above twelve ingredients are mixed in equal proportions, coarsely crushed, and sieved. For each dose, take two qian bi (approx. 6g), add one zhan (approx. 200ml) of water, one Wumei (Mume Fructus), and five Zhu Ye (Bambusae Folium). Decoct until six-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take warm. Administer three times daily.
Liu Zhi Tang (Willow Twig Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with muscular heat, irritability, weakness, phlegm-cough with red cheeks, tidal fever, night sweats, loss of taste, gradual emaciation, heat in the five centers, and soreness/pain of bone joints:
Liu Zhi (Salicis Tenuifoliae Ramulus, chopped, half liang), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-fried, two liang each), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, baked), Qing Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped, half liang each).
The above seven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. For each dose, take four qian bi (approx. 12g), add one and a half zhan of water, a handful of cut Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba), and two hundred grains of Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus). Decoct together until one zhan remains, remove the dregs, and take warm after meals.
Ling Yang Jiao Tang (Saiga Tataricae Cornu Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with intermittent tidal fever, heat in the five centers with irritability, dry mouth, and throat discomfort:
Ling Yang Jiao (Saiga Tataricae Cornu, shaved), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, black skin removed), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-fried), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, chopped), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, roasted), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, chopped), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix, sliced and dried/roasted), Chen Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed, slightly fried), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, rhizome removed, chopped), Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, slightly fried), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped).
The above fifteen ingredients are mixed in equal proportions, coarsely crushed, and sieved. For each dose, take three qian bi (approx. 9g), add one zhan of water, and half a fen of smashed Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until six-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take hot after meals.
Mai Jian Tang (Wheat Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever, disharmony of Ying and Wei (Nutritive and Defensive levels), night sweats, irritability and pain in the four limbs, reduced appetite, emaciation, and sallow complexion:
Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-fried), Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, shoots and soil removed), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed, two liang each), Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix, three liang), Gan Xi (Dryobalanops aromatica Resin, stir-baked until smoke appears).
The above nine ingredients are chopped like hemp seeds. For each dose, take two qian bi (approx. 6g). First, add one and a half zhan of water and fifty grains of Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus). Decoct until one zhan remains, remove the wheat, add the herbs, and decoct until seven-tenths remain. Remove the dregs and take warm after meals and before bedtime.
Qin Jiao Ren Shen Tang (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix and Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with fever, dysfunction of the San Jiao (Triple Burner), reduced appetite, and pain in the joints:
Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, shoots and soil removed), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-fried), Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, chopped), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, cracked, skin and umbilicus removed), Gan Xi (Dryobalanops aromatica Resin, stir-baked until smoke appears), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, black skin removed), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped, half liang each), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, processed, one fen).
The above eleven ingredients are chopped like hemp seeds. For each dose, take three qian bi (approx. 9g), add one zhan of water and three slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct together until seven-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take warm on an empty stomach and before bedtime.
Chang Shan Tang (Dichroae Radix Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever, emaciation, reduced appetite, irritability, red cheeks, and night sweats:
Chang Shan (Dichroae Radix), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-fried), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, ground), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Qian Niu Zi (Pharbitidis Semen, stir-baked), Gan Xi (Dryobalanops aromatica Resin, stir-baked until smoke appears), Chen Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, white pith removed, dried), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped and stir-baked), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and dried/roasted, one liang each).
The above eleven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. For each dose, take three qian bi (approx. 9g), add one zhan of water, Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus), and Zhu Ye (Bambusae Folium). Decoct until seven-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take warm after meals.
Ren Shen Tang (Ginseng Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever, cough, night sweats, improved appetite, and reduction of muscular heat:
Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, half liang), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, chopped), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, one liang each), Bing Lang (Arecae Semen, one piece, chopped), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, stir-fried, half liang), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and dried/roasted), Chen Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, white pith removed, dried), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, black skin removed), Bai Tan Xiang (Santalum Album Lignum, chopped, one liang each).
The above fourteen ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. For each dose, take three qian bi (approx. 9g), add one zhan of water. Decoct until seven-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take warm before meals.
Chai Hu Tang (Bupleuri Radix Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with disharmony of Ying and Wei (Nutritive and Defensive levels), tidal fever, sallow emaciation, bone and tendon pain, fatigue, weakness, and fluctuating appetite:
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed, two liang), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-fried, half piece), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped, one liang), Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, shoots and soil removed, one and a half liang), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, one liang).
The above five ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. For each dose, take three qian bi (approx. 9g), add one zhan of water and two split dates (Da Zao). Decoct until six-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take hot at any time.
Qin Jiao Tang (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever, cough, and incessant night sweats:
Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, shoots and soil removed), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, chopped and roasted, one liang each).
The above four ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. For each dose, take three qian bi (approx. 9g), add one zhan of water. Decoct until six-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take warm at any time.
Bie Jia Tang (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever, emaciation, cough, soreness/pain of bone joints, red face, and red cheeks:
Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-fried), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, pounded together with half liang of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) into cakes, dried; repeat this process three times), Lian Shi (Meliae Fructus, bran-fried, pits removed), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, chopped), Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra, one liang each), Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, shoots and soil removed), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, black skin removed), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, stir-fried), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, roasted), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed, bran-fried), Shu Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, dried/roasted), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Cao Dou Kou (Cardamomi Fructus, peel removed).
The above twenty ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. For each dose, take three qian bi (approx. 9g), add one zhan of water, two slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and one split date (Da Zao). Decoct together until seven-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take warm at any time.
Chai Hu Bie Jia Tang (Bupleuri Radix and Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever, mental irritability, cough, night sweats, joint pain, and restless sleep:
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed, one liang), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, soaked in urine of young boys for three days, changing urine daily, roasted yellow, skirt and spine removed, one and a half liang), Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, shoots and soil removed), Bing Lang (Arecae Semen, chopped), Zi Wan (Adenophorae Radix, shoots and soil removed), Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, chopped), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix, dried and roasted), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, roasted), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix, one liang each), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped, three fen).
The above eighteen ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. For each dose, take three qian bi (approx. 9g), add half a zhan of urine from a young boy. Decoct together until seven-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and drink through. Take on an empty stomach, at noon, and before bedtime.
Chai Hu Zhu San (Bupleuri Radix Decoction Powder) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever, irritability and pain in joints, dry skin, red face, and dry throat:
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, black skin removed), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and dried/roasted), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, chopped and stir-fried), Qing Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, white pith removed, stir-fried), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed, roasted), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, chopped), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped, one liang each).
The above thirteen ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. For each dose, take two qian bi (approx. 6g), add one zhan of water. Decoct until seven-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take warm after meals and before bedtime.
Niu Xi Tang (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever, soreness/pain of bone joints, red face, dry mouth, and night sweats:
Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, wine-soaked, sliced, and dried/roasted), Qing Hao Zi (Artemisiae Annuae Semen), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, rhizome removed, half liang each), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and dried/roasted), Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, shoots and soil removed), Wu Mei (Mume Fructus, pits removed, stir-fried), Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted, one liang each), Qing Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, stir-fried), Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, coarse bark removed), Ben Cao (Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma et Radix, shoots and soil removed, half liang each).
The above fourteen ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. For each dose, take two qian bi (approx. 6g), add one zhan of water, two slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and one split date (Da Zao). Decoct together until seven-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take warm at any time.
Ling Yang Jiao Yin (Saiga Tataricae Cornu Drink) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever and anorexia, as well as inability to eat after Shang Han (Cold Damage):
Ling Yang Jiao (Saiga Tataricae Cornu, shaved), Xi Jiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, shaved), Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped, one liang each), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, forked parts removed), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, black skin removed), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, stir-fried), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, chopped), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed in hot water seven times to remove slipperiness, sliced and dried/roasted), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, roasted, one and a half liang each), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, half liang).
The above twelve ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. For each dose, take three qian bi (approx. 9g), add one zhan of water. Decoct until seven-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take warm at any time.
Chai Hu Tang (Bupleuri Radix Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with fever and irritability/pain in the limbs:
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, roots and nodes removed, boiled in water, scum skimmed off, one liang each).
The above two ingredients are coarsely crushed and sieved. Use five zhan of urine from a young boy. Decoct together until two zhan remain, remove the dregs, divide into two doses, and take warm. Recovery occurs upon sweating.
Di Gu Pi Tang (Lycii Cortex Decoction) for treating deficiency consumption with disharmony of Yin and Yang and predominance in one direction, morning and evening tidal fever, red and dry cheeks, and limb pain:
Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-fried), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and dried/roasted), Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, shoots and soil removed), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, sliced and roasted), Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus, heart removed).
The above seven ingredients are mixed in equal proportions, coarsely crushed, and sieved. For each dose, take two qian bi (approx. 6g), add one zhan of water, half a Wu Mei (Mume Fructus), and seven cun (approx. 23cm) of Tao Zhi (Pruni Ramulus) and Liu Zhi (Salicis Tenuifoliae Ramulus), crushed. Decoct together until seven-tenths remain, remove the dregs, and take warm.
Bie Jia Zhu Du Wan (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum and Porci Ventriculus Pills) for treating deficiency consumption with tidal fever, red lips and cheeks, rough breathing, dry mouth, profuse night sweats during sleep, constipation of the Large and Small Intestines, and reduced appetite:
Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, vinegar-fried), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, shoots removed), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix, dried and roasted, one liang each), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, whiskers removed, two liang).
The above seven ingredients are pounded and sifted into fine powder. Clean one Zhu Du (Porci Ventriculus), insert the powder inside, tie it tightly, and steam it over a steamer until soft. Take out, let cool, mix with the medicine, and pound for a thousand times. Form pills the size of mung beans. Take fifteen to twenty pills per dose with warm water, before meals, at noon, and before bedtime.