治气结胸中,热在胃脘,饮食呕逆渴方。
前胡 枳实 桂心 大黄 寒水石 知母 甘草(各一两) 硝石 栝蒌根 石膏(各
二
两)
上十味 咀,以水一斗,煮取三升,分三服。
治热气手足心烦热如火方∶
竹叶(二升) 枳实(三两) 青葙子 白前(各一两) 吴茱萸 黄芩(各二分) 栝
蒌根
麦冬(各二两) 生姜(六两) 前胡(一作芍药) 半夏(各五两)
上十一味 咀,以水八升,煮取二升,分三服。
治热方。
地黄汁(四升三合) 茯神 知母 葳蕤(各四两) 栝蒌根(五两) 竹沥(三合,
一用竹
叶) 姜汁 白蜜 麦冬汁 鲜骨皮(各二升) 石膏(八两)
上十一味 咀,以水一斗二升,先煮诸药,取汁三升,去滓,下竹沥、地黄、麦冬汁
,微火煎四五沸,下蜜、姜汁,微火煎,取六升,初服四合,日三夜一。加至六七合。四月
五月作
治积热方∶
枳实 黄芩 大黄 黄连 芒硝(各二两)
上五味为末,蜜丸如梧子大,空心酒服三十丸,加至四十丸,日一服。
治膈上热方∶
苦参(十两) 元参(五两) 麦冬(三两) 车前子(二两)
上四味末,蜜丸如梧子大,一服十五丸,日二服。
治客热结塞不流利方。
大黄 葶苈(各三两) 香豉(三合) 杏仁 巴豆(各三分)。
上五味为末,蜜丸如梧子大,每日饮服二丸,以利为度。
治骨蒸羸瘦,烦闷短气,喘息鼻张,日西即发方∶
龙胆 川连 栝蒌根(各四分) 芒硝(二分) 栀子(十枚) 苦参 大黄 黄芩 芍
药
青葙子(各二两)
上十味为末,蜜丸如梧子大,饮服二丸,日二,以知为度。(一方无苦参以下,只五味)
(张
治骨蒸方∶
天灵盖如梳大,炙令黄碎,以水五升,煮取二升,分三服。起死人神方。
又方 水服芒硝一方寸匕,日二服,神良。
Translation for treating Qi stagnation and chest fullness, heat in the epigastrium, with vomiting, regurgitation, thirst after eating:
Qianhu (Peucedani Radix), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Hanshuishi (Halysidi Lapis Praeparatus), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 liang); Xiaoshi (Natrii Nitras), Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (each 2 liang).
The above ten ingredients are cut into small pieces. Decoct with 1 dou of water to obtain 3 sheng. Divide into three doses.
Formula for treating heat qi causing burning heat in the palms and soles:
Zhuye (Bambusae Folium) (2 sheng), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) (3 liang), Qingxiangzi (Celosiae Semen), Baiqian (Cynanchi Stauntonii Radix) (each 1 liang); Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (each 2 fen); Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (each 2 liang); Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (6 liang); Qianhu (Peucedani Radix) (alternatively Shaoyao/Paeoniae Radix), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) (each 5 liang).
The above eleven ingredients are cut into small pieces. Decoct with 8 sheng of water to obtain 2 sheng. Divide into three doses.
Formula for treating heat syndrome.
Dihuangzhi (Rehmanniae Juice) (4 sheng 3 he), Fushen (Poria cum Radix), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Weirui (Polygonati Rhizoma) (each 4 liang); Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix) (5 liang); Zhuli (Bambusae Sapo) (3 he, alternatively use Zhuye/Bambusae Folium); Jiangzhi (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens Juice), Baimi (Mel), Maidongzhi (Ophiopogonis Juice), Xianguopi (Fresh Bone Skin, likely referring to Moutan Cortex or Corticis Lycii), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) (each 2 sheng? Note: Text says "each 2 sheng" for these items which is physically impossible for solids like Shigao, likely a textual error in source or specific preparation ratio, translating literally as per instruction but noting context implies liquid/juice quantities or typo. Given "Shigao 8 liang" is separate, this list structure is complex. Translating strictly): Shigao (8 liang).
The above eleven ingredients are cut into small pieces. Decoct with 1 dou 2 sheng of water. First decoct the herbs, obtain 3 sheng of juice, filter out the dregs. Add Zhuli (Bambusae Sapo), Dihuangzhi (Rehmanniae Juice), Maidongzhi (Ophiopogonis Juice). Simmer over low heat for four or five boils. Add Baimi (Mel) and Jiangzhi (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens Juice). Simmer over low heat to obtain 6 sheng. Initial dose: 4 he. Take three times daily and once at night. Increase dosage gradually to 6-7 he. This formula is best prepared in April and May.
Formula for treating accumulated internal heat:
Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) (each 2 liang).
The above five ingredients are ground into powder. Make honey pills the size of wu zi (cuckoo seeds). Take 30 pills on an empty stomach with wine. Increase to 40 pills. Take once daily.
Formula for treating heat in the upper diaphragm:
Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix) (10 liang), Yuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (3 liang), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen) (2 liang).
The above four ingredients are ground into powder. Make honey pills the size of wu zi (cuckoo seeds). Take 15 pills per dose. Take twice daily.
Formula for treating exogenous heat obstruction causing sluggish flow:
Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Tingli (Descurainiae Semen seu Lepidii Semen) (each 3 liang); Xiangchi (Fermented Soybean) (3 he); Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Badou (Crotonis Fructus) (each 3 fen).
The above five ingredients are ground into powder. Make honey pills the size of wu zi (cuckoo seeds). Take 2 pills daily with warm water. Stop when bowel movement becomes smooth.
Formula for treating bone-steaming fever, emaciation, irritability, shortness of breath, panting with nasal flaring, occurring in the late afternoon:
Longdan (Gentianae Radix), Chuanlian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix) (each 4 fen); Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) (2 fen); Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus) (10 fruits); Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Qingxiangzi (Celosiae Semen) (each 2 liang).
The above ten ingredients are ground into powder. Make honey pills the size of wu zi (cuckoo seeds). Take 2 pills with warm water. Take twice daily. Discontinue when effective. (Another version excludes Kushen and below, containing only five ingredients).
(Zhang Zhongjing's Formula for Treating Bone-Steaming Fever:
Tianlinggai (Calvaria Humana), roasted until yellow and crushed to the size of a comb. Decoct with 5 sheng of water to obtain 2 sheng. Divide into three doses. A miraculous formula that revives the dead.
Another method: Take one fang cun bi (a square-inch measure) of Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) with water. Take twice daily. Highly effective.)