论曰∶夫乳石之性，缓而且速，能悍风寒，逐暑湿，导经脉，行饮食之气，在阴即补其
不足。在阳即能发其炎，阴盛阳虚，则二仪亢位，所以炎上腑之受邪。则表热气隔，至阴之
伏也，脉形阳浮而数，阴伏而沉，理之于经，自然通泰，若灸之于孙络，即血脉遄流，或全
抑之，则乖于石性，理而兼助，则表里周营，若遇小发，可自劳力按摩，不可即治，热不已
者。别法随事择用解散方。
疗寒热胸中塞，面肿，手足烦疼，是钟乳发，宜服生麦门冬汤方。
生麦门冬（四两去心） 豉（三升绵裹） 葱白（切半斤）
上三味，以水八升，煮取三升分服，体气热是客热，当自渐加衣物，虽似恶，加之后必
佳，忌如常法，此方甚良（千金同）
又压丹石发方。（天台山国清师所敷用）
杏仁（一百枚去皮尖）
上一味，以水一升于盘中研之，绞取汁令尽，以白面二升用杏仁汁溲作 。还以杏仁
汁煮，务令极熟，其病者量性多少啖之，令尽讫，又取美酒数升煮十余沸，候热讫，病者量
性多少饮之，徐令尽，盖覆安卧，初觉心闷，顷间四体轻虚，一服三年不发，大效。
又疗乳石发方。
甘草（炙） 麻黄（去节各一两）
上二味切，以水三升，煮取半升和清酒半升，其患者先须火边灸，热彻欲汗，承热服令
尽，盖衣卧，须臾大汗即瘥。（千金翼同）
又若因食仓米臭肉动乳方。
必须葱豉汤细细服之，五六度，即瘥。（千金翼同）
又食饮损者方。
于葱豉汤中加当归一两煎之，去滓分服即瘥，若未，可即服芦根汤。（千金翼同）
又若已服安和药，仍不退者，此小触动，服葱豉等汤不解者，可服芦根汤解压之方。
芦根 地榆 五加根（各一两）
上三味切，以水三升，煮取一升服之即解（千金翼同）
又若得时气，冷热不调动乳者，皆是寒热所致，其状似疟。久久不疗，损人性命，纵服
汤药，必终难瘥，宜作生熟汤浴之方。
以大器盛汤，若大热投少冷水，即于汤中坐勿动，须臾百节开，寒热之气皆从毛孔中
出，变作流汗，若心中热闷者，还服少许热汤即定，久乃出汤，以衣被覆盖睡，豁然平复，
如患太重者，不过三两度即瘥。（千金翼同）
又解一切石发方。（HT 法）
胡豆（半升）
上一味捣，研之以水八合，绞取汁饮之，即瘥，虚弱人半升，中平以意量之。
又大黄丸方。
大黄（五两捣末） 大麻子（五两熬勿令焦待冷于簸箕中以手 去皮取仁研如膏）
上二味合治令匀，以蜜和丸如梧子大，以汤饮下十丸至二十丸，以宣利为度，此方甚妙
，通阳壅秘，服之尤良，忌如常法。
华陀荠 汤，疗石毒卒发者，栗栗如寒，或欲食，或不欲食，若服紫石英发毒者，亦热
闷昏昏喜卧，起止无气力，或寒，皆是腑脏气不和所生，疗之方。
荠 （四两） 甘草 蓝子（各一两） 茯苓 黄芩（各二两） 蔓菁子（一升） 人
参（一两）
上八味切，以水一斗煮蔓菁子，取八升，去滓内余药煎取三升，去滓分三服，日三，若
虚弱倍人参，若气上加茯苓荠 一两，甚良，（千金翼云若体寒者倍人参减黄芩若气上倍茯
苓加荠 一两）
应杨州所得异故单葱白汤药，疗沉体中数年或更发宜服之方。
葱白（一斤切）
上一味，以水五升，煮取二升半，去滓服尽，未定，更作服之，至三剂即瘥止。
又疗乳石发，樊尚书传，萧亮常服良验，余因热重盛，切虑不安，遍于李虔 率更吴升
诺议处求解法，亦称此味奇绝方。
甘草（二两炙） 生犀角（一两牛屑） 葳蕤（三两）
上三味切，以水四升，煮取一升半，分服甚效。
又方
乌豆（二升）
上一味，以水九升，煮取五升，去滓，以铜钵重汤煮，取一升，每服一匙，尽即瘥，
未定更作佳。
又若盛热发方。
取无灰酒煮三五沸，承稍热服之，以布手巾两个，浸水以拓热处，取瘥为妙，更互用之
又疗诸乳石发动，口干寒热，似鬼神为病方。
麦门冬（八分去心） 五加皮 犀角（屑） 黄芩（各四分） 葳蕤（四两） 栀子（四
分） 升
麻（四两） 大黄（五分） 芍药（四分） 大青 甘草（炙各三分） 苦参（六分）
上十二味捣筛，密丸，食后以蜜水服十四丸，渐加至二十丸，日再，以意加减。（千金
翼同）
又疗诸石发热困苦方。
猪脂（五合成炼者） 芒硝（四分） 葱白（五合切） 豉心（三合）
上四味，以水三升煮葱豉，取一升二合，去滓下猪脂芒硝，分三服，未瘥再服。（千金
翼同）
又疗石发，热盛充实，四体烦满，脉急数，大小便赤涩，升麻汤方。
升麻 黄柏 黄连 甘草（炙各三两） 黄芩（四两） 芍药（六两） 白鸭通（五两）
淡竹
叶（切一升） 栀子（十四枚） 豉（一升） 大黄（三两）
上十一味切，以水二斗煮竹叶鸭通，取一斗一升，去滓澄清，取一斗，内诸药，煮取四
升，去滓分三服，若上气者，加杏仁五合，满加石膏二两。（千金同）
又常防备热发法方。
麦门冬（三两去心） 甘草（一两） 人参（二两）
上三味捣筛，蜜和丸如弹丸，一日服三丸甚良。（千金翼同）
又三黄汤，折石热，通气，泄肠胃，解肌方。
大黄（三两别渍） 黄芩（二两） 栀子（一七枚） 甘草（二两炙） 豉（一升） 麻
黄（一两
去节）
上六味切，以水九升煮麻黄，去上沫，下诸药煎，取三升半，下大黄三五沸，去滓分服，
得利以瘥止。（千金翼同）
又方
黄芩（二两） 豉（五合绵裹） 葱白（五合） 栀子（二七枚）
上四味切，以水四升，煮取一升八合，去滓分服，三剂瘥止。（千金翼同）
又疗石发，身热如火烧，黄芩汤方。（靳邵法）
黄芩（三两） 枳实（二两炙） 浓朴（炙） 栝蒌 芍药（各一两） 栀子仁（十四
枚） 甘草
（炙一两）
上七味切，以水七升，煮取三升，去滓，分三服，忌如常法。（千金翼同）
又疗热气结滞，经年数数发方。
胡荽（半斤五月五日采阴干如此物可先收贮备之）
上一味，以水七升，煮取一升半，去滓分服，未瘥更作服。春夏取叶，秋冬取根茎用。
又疗膈上热方。
柴胡 黄芩 甘草（炙） 茯苓 麦门冬（去心） 枳实（炙） 生地黄（各三两） 竹
叶（切
一升）
上八味切，以水一斗，煮取三升，去滓分服。
又方
取河中石不限多少，烧令赤，投小便一大升，候冷顿服之良。
又方
取寒水石长含，以瘥为度。
又方
取黄连水渍，服一升最良。
又疗心下烦热闷，内热不安，冷石汤方。
冷石（半两细研之）
上一味，以水搅如白饮，顿服，不瘥更作。
又去石毒，麻黄汤方。
麻黄（二两去节） 甘草（二两炙） 豉（一升绵裹）
上三味切，以水五升，煮取一升，去滓分温再服之。
又猪膏汤，解大散方。
猪膏（二两烊之） 豉（一升）
上二味，以水三升煮豉，取汁一升，内猪膏，服七合，日三，服石人饮食宜清冷，不宜
热。热即气拥痞石，唯酒一种须热也。（千金翼同）
又疗乳石发，如寒热状似疟方。
前胡（半升） 黄芩 甘草（炙） 生姜 知母（各三两） 牡蛎（熬） 石膏（各六
两） 大枣
（二十枚擘）
上八味切，以水一斗，煮取四升，去滓分为四服，取瘥为度，此方甚良。
又疗胸背头中游热，补虚方。
黄 芍药（各三两） 甘草（炙） 桂心（各一两） 茯苓 人参 石膏 生干地黄 生
姜
上十三味切，以水一斗二升煮竹叶，取一斗，去滓下诸药煎，取三升，去滓分服之。（
一方无茯苓有大黄）
又疗石发，诸药疗不瘥方。
以硝石含之效。
又方
若热盛，可向冷地卧，腰下以浓物荐之，腰以上令薄，使受稍似凉即起，不得过度。
又三黄丸，疗虚热气壅不通方。
黄连 黄芩（各三两） 大黄（二两）
上三味捣筛，蜜丸，以汤饮下十五丸至二十丸如梧子，以利即瘥。
又疗精神如失，气攻上，骨热方。
柴胡 升麻 黄芩 泽泻（各三两） 淡竹叶（切一升） 生地黄（切二升） 干蓝 芒
硝（
各二两）
上九味切，以水八升，煮取三升，去滓下芒硝，分服，取利止，忌如常法。
又疗石热将行，体微筋啬，郎此方从叔汾州刺史河东公口受此法，余久服石，每服此饮，
颇甚为效方。
茱萸 葳蕤（各一两） 豉心（一升） 葱白（一握）
上四味切，以水四升，煮取减半，分服。
又疗服诸药石后，或热不禁，多向冷地卧，又不得食诸热面酒等方。
五加根皮（二两）
上一味切，以水四升，煮取二升半，候石发之时便服，未定更作服。
又疗诸石盛热不除，心腹满，小便赤，大便不利，吐逆气冲胸，口焦干，目赤重热，三
黄汤方。
黄连 芒硝（各二两） 甘草（炙） 大黄（一两） 黄芩（三两）
上五味切，以水五升煮，取二升半，去滓下芒硝，分服，以利为度，甚良妙。
又疗天行丹石发动，上下拥隔不通，头痛，口苦不能食立效方。（醴泉杜主薄传）
青木香 紫葛 紫参 玄参 丹参 苦参 人参 石膏 代赭 细辛 桂心 独活 苁
蓉干姜 齐盐 吴蓝（各一分） 巴豆（二分去皮心熬）
上十七味捣筛，蜜和丸如梧子，有患服三丸，强者服五丸，余即量与之，以饮下，得快
利三两行即瘥，忌如常法。
又疗石发，内有虚热，胸中痞满，外风湿不解，肌肉拘急方。
香豉（一升） 栀子（十四枚） 葱白（一握） 黄芩（二两）
上四味切，以水七升，煮豉五六沸，去豉内药煮，取三升，分三服之，不止更为之。（
千金翼同）
又疗热肿初起，始欲作痈，便宜服升麻汤方。
升麻 大黄 黄芩 芍药 枳实（各二两） 甘草（炙） 当归（各一两）
上七味切，以水八升，煮取三升，分三服，肿即消散，如热加黄芩三两。（千金翼同）
又淡竹叶汤方。
淡竹叶（切一升） 茯苓 白术 甘草（炙） 枳实（炙） 栀子 人参（各一两） 大
黄（二
两） 黄芩（三两）
上八味切，以水七升，煮取三升，分服以瘥止。
又疗服散不得力，食不下，饮酒解散，辄呕吐，七味三黄汤方。
豉（五合绵裹） 栀子（十四枚） 枳实（八分炙） 甘草（炙） 前胡 大黄（各一
两） 芒硝
（二两）
上药切，以水七升，煮取三升分服。
又增损竹叶汤，解散下气方。
黄连 麦门冬（去心） 竹叶（切） 人参（各二两） 枳实（炙） 栀子（各一两） 甘
草（炙） 茯苓（各二两）
上八味切，以水八升，煮取三升分服之，瘥止。
又疗心忪热烦闷如火气上方。
石膏（八两） 茯神 葳蕤 黄芩（各四两） 橘皮 五味子 干蓝 麻黄（去节） 甘
草（
炙） 犀角屑（各二两） 杏仁（去皮尖） 栀子（各三两）
上十二味切，以水八升，煮取三升，分服之，瘥止。
又疗虚劳，下焦虚热，骨节烦疼，肌肉急，内痞，小便不利，大便数而少，吸吸口燥，
少气，折石热方。
大麻仁（五合研） 豉（二升）
上二味，以水四升合煮，取一升五合，分三服，三剂即止。（千金翼同）
又疗内热结不除，或更服散，或以饮酒冷食澡洗犹不解，或腹胀头痛，眼眶疼，或先有
癖实不消，或连饮不食，或时作心痛，服此汤皆愈方。
甘草（炙） 黄芩 大黄（各二两）
上三味切，以水五升，煮取二升，分三服。（千金翼同）
又散热，白鸭通汤方。
白鸭通（五升以沸汤二斗半淋之澄清取一斗） 麻黄（四两去节） 豉（二升） 冷石
（一两）
上七味切，以鸭通汁煮，取六升，去滓内豉煮三沸，一每服五合，若觉冷，小便利润，
其闲若热犹盛，小便赤促，服之不限五合，宜小小劳，渐渐进食，不可令食少，但勿顿多耳
。（千金同）
又下气除热，前胡汤方。
前胡 黄芩 甘草（炙） 茯苓（各二两） 栀子仁 枳实（炙） 大黄（各一两） 杏
仁（六
十枚去尖皮） 生姜（三两切）
上九味切，以水九升，煮取二升半，分服。
又麻黄汤，下气解肌折热方。
麻黄（四两） 黄芩 甘草（炙） 石膏（各三两碎） 升麻（二两） 栀子仁（一两）
上六味切，以水一斗，煮取三升半，分三服之。
又疗服升麻汤内解外不解者，宜此麻黄汤方。
麻黄（去节） 升麻 大黄 黄芩 石膏（各三两碎） 甘草（一两炙） 栀子仁（三
合）
上七味切，以水九升，煮取三升，分服之瘥止。
又疗腹中无妨，直患虚汗方。
泽泻 知母 石膏（各二两碎） 当归 甘草（炙） 人参 桂心 黄芩 茯苓（各三
两）
麦门冬（三两去心） 竹叶（切三升）
上十一味切，以水一斗二升煮竹叶，取一斗，去滓下诸药煮，取四升，分服瘥，忌如常
Commentary states: The nature of Rushi (mineral-based tonics, such as Stalactite) is both slow-acting and rapid; it can drive out wind-cold, dispel summerheat-dampness, unblock meridians, and circulate the qi of food and drink. When there is a deficiency in Yin, it supplements the insufficiency; when Yang is excessive, it tends to flare up inflammation. If Yin is excessive and Yang is deficient, the two polarities become imbalanced, leading to heat rising to affect the Fu organs. This results in external heat obstruction, which is the submergence of extreme Yin. The pulse presents as floating and rapid in the Yang position, and submerged and deep in the Yin position. According to meridian theory, regulation naturally leads to smooth flow. If moxibustion is applied to the collateral vessels (Sunluo), blood vessels will flow rapidly; if completely suppressed, it contradicts the nature of the mineral stones. If regulated and assisted simultaneously, the exterior and interior will circulate uniformly. If mild symptoms occur, one may engage in moderate labor and massage; immediate treatment with medication is not advised. If the heat persists, other methods should be selected based on the situation to resolve the condition.
To treat alternating chills and fever, chest fullness, facial swelling, and vexing pain in the hands and feet, which are manifestations of Zhongru Shi (Stalactite) activation, Sheng Maidong Tang (Raw Ophiopogon Decoction) is appropriate.
Sheng Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, 4 liang, heart removed) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 3 sheng, wrapped in silk) Congbai (Scallion White, cut, 0.5 jin)
The above three ingredients are boiled in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng, then taken in divided doses. Body heat is due to guest heat (external pathogenic heat); one should gradually add clothing for warmth. Although it may seem like aversion to cold, adding clothes will bring comfort. Dietary restrictions follow standard protocols. This formula is very effective (identical to Qianjin Fang).
Another formula to suppress Dan Shi (Cinnabar and Stone mineral) activation (Applied by monks from Guoqing Temple, Tiantai Mountain):
Xingren (Apricot Kernel, 100 pieces, skin and tip removed)
The single ingredient is ground in 1 sheng of water in a plate, strained to extract all juice. Two sheng of white flour are kneaded with the apricot kernel juice to form dough. The dough is cooked in apricot kernel juice until thoroughly done. The patient eats an amount suitable for their constitution until finished. Then, several sheng of fine wine are boiled for over ten boils. After cooling slightly, the patient drinks an amount suitable for their constitution slowly. Cover with blankets and rest quietly. Initially, there may be chest stuffiness, but soon the limbs feel light and empty. One dose prevents recurrence for three years; highly effective.
Another formula to treat Rushi activation:
Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Mahuang (Ephedra Stem, nodes removed, each 1 liang)
The two ingredients are chopped, boiled in 3 sheng of water until reduced to half a sheng, mixed with half a sheng of clear wine. The patient should first undergo moxibustion near a fire until heat penetrates and sweating is desired. Take the medicine while hot until finished, cover with clothes, and lie down. Profuse sweating occurs shortly after, leading to recovery. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another formula for Rushi activation caused by eating spoiled grain or meat:
One must take Congchi Tang (Scallion and Fermented Soybean Decoction) slowly and carefully, five or six times, until recovered. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another formula for dietary injury:
Add Danggui (Angelica Sinensis, 1 liang) to Congchi Tang, boil, strain, and take in divided doses to recover. If not recovered, immediately take Lugen Tang (Reed Rhizome Decoction). (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
If Anhe medicines have been taken but heat persists, this indicates minor triggering. If Congchi Tang fails to resolve it, take Lugen Tang Jieya Fang (Reed Rhizome Detoxifying Formula).
Lugen (Reed Rhizome) Diyü (Sanguisorba Root) Wujia Gen (Acanthopanacis Cortex, each 1 liang)
Chop the three ingredients, boil in 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng, and take to resolve the condition. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
If contracted seasonal epidemic qi, causing cold-heat imbalance that triggers Rushi, these are caused by cold and heat, resembling malaria. Long-term neglect damages life. Even with decoctions, recovery is difficult. It is advisable to use Shengshu Tang Yu (Hot and Cold Bath Decoction).
Use a large vessel for the bath. If too hot, add a little cold water. Sit in the water without moving. Soon, all joints open, and cold-heat qi exits through pores, turning into sweat. If chest heat/stuffiness occurs, take a small amount of hot soup to settle it. Stay in the bath for a long time, then exit, cover with blankets, and sleep. Recovery is sudden. For severe cases, two or three sessions suffice. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another formula to resolve all Stone activations (HT Method):
Hudou (Faba Bean, half sheng)
Pound and grind the single ingredient, mix with 8 ge of water, strain, and drink to recover. Weak patients take half sheng; average patients adjust according to judgment.
Another Dahuang Wan (Rhubarb Pill) Formula:
Dahuang (Rhubarb Root, 5 liang, pounded to powder) Dama Zi (Hemp Seed, 5 liang, fried until not burnt, cooled, winnowed to remove skins, kernels ground into paste)
Mix the two ingredients evenly, bind with honey into pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 10–20 pills with warm water. Stop when bowel movement is unobstructed. This formula is excellent for unblocking Yang stagnation and constipation; highly effective. Follow standard dietary restrictions.
Huato Qi Tang (Huato Shepherd's Purse Decoction), for sudden onset of Stone toxicity: Chills/shivering, variable appetite. If triggered by Zhi Yanshi (Fluorspar), symptoms include heat, stuffiness, drowsiness, lethargy, weakness, or chills. These arise from disharmony of Zang-Fu qi. Treatment formula:
Qini (Adenophorae Radix, 4 liang) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Lanzi (Isatidis Semen, each 1 liang) Fuling (Poria, Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, each 2 liang) Manjingzi (Brassicae Napus Seed, 1 sheng) Renshen (Ginseng Root, 1 liang)
Chop the eight ingredients. Boil Manjingzi in 1 dou of water until reduced to 8 sheng. Strain, add remaining herbs, boil until reduced to 3 sheng. Strain and divide into three doses daily. Increase Renshen for weakness. If Qi rebels upward, add Fuling and Qini (each 1 liang); very effective. (Qianjin Yi Fang notes: Increase Renshen and decrease Huangqin for cold body; increase Fuling and add Qini for Qi rebellion)
Ying Yangzhou Suode Yigu Dancong Bai Tang Yao (Single Scallion White Decoction obtained from Yangzhou), for chronic internal stagnation recurring over years:
Congbai (Scallion White, 1 jin, cut)
Boil the single ingredient in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Strain and drink completely. If unresolved, prepare again. Three doses cure.
Another formula for Rushi activation, transmitted by Fan Shangshu, often used by Xiao Liang with good results. Due to my severe heat, I sought advice from Li Qian, Lvgeng Wu Shengnuo, etc., who praised this unique formula.
Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted, 2 liang) Sheng Xijiao (Fresh Rhinoceros Horn, 1 liang) Weirui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma, 3 liang)
Chop the three ingredients, boil in 4 sheng of water until reduced to 1.5 sheng. Divide and take; very effective.
Another Formula:
Wudou (Black Soybean, 2 sheng)
Boil in 9 sheng of water until reduced to 5 sheng. Strain. Re-boil in a copper bowl over water until reduced to 1 sheng. Take one spoonful per dose; cures upon completion. Prepare again if necessary.
Another formula for intense heat activation:
Boil non-ash wine for 3–5 boils. Drink while slightly warm. Soak two cloth towels in water and apply compresses to hot areas until cured. Alternate usage.
Another formula for various Rushi activations causing dry mouth, chills/fever, resembling ghost possession:
Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, 8 fen, heart removed) Wujia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex) Xijiao (Rhinoceros Horn, shaved) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, each 4 fen) Weirui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma, 4 liang) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, 4 fen) Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 4 liang) Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 5 fen) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, 4 fen) Daqing (Isatidis Folium) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted, each 3 fen) Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix, 6 fen)
Pound and sieve the twelve ingredients. Seal and make pills. Take 14 pills with honey-water after meals, gradually increasing to 20 pills. Take twice daily, adjusting as needed. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another formula for distress caused by Stone heat:
Zhizhi (Pig Fat, 5 he, refined) Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas, 4 fen) Congbai (Scallion White, 5 he, cut) Dixin (Fermented Soybean Heart, 3 he)
Boil Cong and Chi in 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1.2 sheng. Strain, add Zhizhi and Mangxiao. Divide into three doses. Repeat if not cured. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another Shengma Tang (Cimicifuga Decoction) for Stone activation with excess heat, fullness, limb vexation, rapid/tight pulse, red/scanty urination and defecation:
Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex) Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted, each 3 liang) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, 4 liang) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, 6 liang) Baiyatong (Asparagus Fern Stem, 5 liang) Danzhuye (Liriopes Leaf, cut, 1 sheng) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, 14 pieces) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 1 sheng) Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 3 liang)
Chop the eleven ingredients. Boil Danzhuye and Baiyatong in 2 dou of water until reduced to 1.1 dou. Strain and clarify, take 1 dou. Add other herbs, boil until reduced to 4 sheng. Strain and divide into three doses. If Qi rebels upward, add Xingren (Apricot Kernel, 5 he). If fullness is severe, add Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 2 liang). (Identical to Qianjin Fang)
Another preventive formula for heat activation:
Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, 3 liang, heart removed) Gancao (Licorice Root, 1 liang) Renshen (Ginseng Root, 2 liang)
Pound and sieve the three ingredients. Bind with honey into pills the size of bullet seeds. Take three pills daily; very effective. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another Sanhuang Tang (Three Yellow Decoction) to reduce Stone heat, unblock Qi, drain intestines/stomach, and release muscle layer:
Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 3 liang, soaked separately) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, 2 liang) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, 17 pieces) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted, 2 liang) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 1 sheng) Mahuang (Ephedra Stem, 1 liang, nodes removed)
Chop the six ingredients. Boil Mahuang in 9 sheng of water, skim foam. Add other herbs, boil until reduced to 3.5 sheng. Add Dahuang, boil 3–5 more boils. Strain and divide. Stop when bowel movement occurs. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another Formula:
Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, 2 liang) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 5 he, wrapped in silk) Congbai (Scallion White, 5 he) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, 14 pieces)
Chop the four ingredients. Boil in 4 sheng of water until reduced to 1.8 sheng. Strain and divide. Three doses cure. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another Huangqin Tang (Scutellaria Decoction) for Stone activation with burning body heat (Method of Jin Shao):
Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, 3 liang) Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus, roasted, 2 liang) Houpo (Magnolia Bark, roasted) Gualou (Trichosanthes Fruit) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, each 1 liang) Zhiren (Gardeniae Semen, 14 pieces) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted, 1 liang)
Chop the seven ingredients. Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Strain and divide into three doses. Follow standard dietary restrictions. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another formula for heat qi stagnation recurring annually:
Huisu (Coriander Herb, 0.5 jin, harvested May 5th, dried in shade; store in advance)
Boil the single ingredient in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 1.5 sheng. Strain and divide. Prepare again if not cured. Use leaves in spring/summer, roots/stems in autumn/winter.
Another formula for upper diaphragm heat:
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Fuling (Poria) Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed) Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus, roasted) Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, each 3 liang) Zhuye (Liriopes Leaf, cut, 1 sheng)
Chop the eight ingredients. Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Strain and divide.
Another Formula:
Take river stones (any amount), burn red-hot, drop into 1 sheng of urine. Cool and drink at once; effective.
Another Formula:
Long-term sucking of Hanshui Shi (Calcitum, Alumen Rubrum); stop when cured.
Another Formula:
Soak Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) in water, drink 1 sheng; best effect.
Another Lengshi Tang (Cold Stone Decoction) for lower chest vexation/heat, internal heat discomfort:
Lengshi (Cold Stone, 0.5 liang, finely ground)
Mix the single ingredient with water to resemble white drink. Take at once. Prepare again if not cured.
Another Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) to remove Stone toxicity:
Mahuang (Ephedra Stem, 2 liang, nodes removed) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted, 2 liang) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 1 sheng, wrapped in silk)
Chop the three ingredients. Boil in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng. Strain, divide into two warm doses.
Another Zhu Gao Tang (Pig Fat Decoction) to resolve Dasan Powder:
Zhu Gao (Pig Fat, 2 liang, melted) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 1 sheng)
Boil Chi in 3 sheng of water until juice is 1 sheng. Add Zhu Gao. Take 0.7 sheng, three times daily. Patients taking stone minerals should eat cool/clear foods, not hot. Heat causes Qi stagnation and Stone toxicity blockage. Only wine needs to be heated. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another formula for Rushi activation resembling malaria chills/fever:
Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, 0.5 sheng) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, each 3 liang) Muli (Ostrea Shell, processed) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, each 6 liang) Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, 20 pieces, split)
Chop the eight ingredients. Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 4 sheng. Strain and divide into four doses. Stop when cured; very effective.
Another formula for wandering heat in chest/back/head, tonifying deficiency:
Huangqi (Astragali Radix) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, each 3 liang) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig, each 1 liang) Fuling (Poria) Renshen (Ginseng Root) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) Sheng Gan Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger)
Chop the thirteen ingredients. Boil Danzhuye in 1.2 dou of water until reduced to 1 dou. Strain, add other herbs, boil until reduced to 3 sheng. Strain and divide. (One variation lacks Fuling but includes Dahuang)
Another formula for Stone activation unresponsive to other treatments:
Containing Xiaoshi (Natrii Nitras) is effective.
Another Formula:
If heat is severe, lie on cold ground. Pad waist thickly below, thinly above. Rise when slightly cool; do not overdo.
Another Sanhuang Wan (Three Yellow Pill) for deficiency heat and Qi stagnation:
Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, each 3 liang) Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang)
Pound and sieve. Bind with honey into pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 15–20 pills with warm water. Stop when bowel movement occurs.
Another formula for mental loss, Qi attacking upward, bone heat:
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root) Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma, each 3 liang) Danzhuye (Liriopes Leaf, cut, 1 sheng) Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, cut, 2 sheng) Ganlan (Isatidis Folium Dried) Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas, each 2 liang)
Chop the nine ingredients. Boil in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Strain, add Mangxiao. Divide and take. Stop when bowel movement occurs. Follow standard dietary restrictions.
Another formula for impending Stone heat, slight muscle stiffness (Received orally from Uncle, Governor of Fenzhou, Duke of Hedong; effective for long-term stone users):
Zhuyu (Corni Fructus) Weirui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma, each 1 liang) Dixin (Fermented Soybean Heart, 1 sheng) Congbai (Scallion White, one handful)
Chop the four ingredients. Boil in 4 sheng of water until halved. Divide and take.
Another formula for post-stone medication heat intolerance, lying on cold ground, avoiding hot noodles/wine:
Wujia Genpi (Acanthopanacis Cortex, 2 liang)
Chop. Boil in 4 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Take when Stone activation occurs. Prepare again if unresolved.
Another Sanhuang Tang (Three Yellow Decoction) for intense Stone heat, abdominal fullness, red urine, constipation, vomiting, Qi rushing to chest, dry mouth, red eyes, heavy heat:
Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas, each 2 liang) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, 3 liang)
Chop the five ingredients. Boil in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Strain, add Mangxiao. Divide and take. Stop when bowel movement occurs; excellent.
Another Lifaxiao Formula for Epidemic Dan Shi Activation with upper/lower obstruction, headache, bitter taste, inability to eat (Transmitted by Du Zhubo of Liquan):
Qingmuxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) Zige (Ampelopsis Radix) Zishen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma? Note: Text says Zishen, likely distinct herb) Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix) Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix) Renshen (Ginseng Root) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) Daizhe (Haematitum) Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig) Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) Rongsheng (Cistanches Herba) Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Dried) Qiyan (Halloysitum Rubrum) Wulan (Isatidis Folium, each 1 fen) Badou (Crotonis Semen, 2 fen, skin/core removed, fried)
Pound and sieve the seventeen ingredients. Bind with honey into pills the size of Sophora seeds. Patients take 3 pills, strong ones 5 pills. Others adjust dose. Take with drink. Rapid bowel movement of 2–3 times cures. Follow standard dietary restrictions.
Another formula for Stone activation with internal deficiency heat, chest fullness, external wind-dampness, muscle tightness:
Xiangchi (Fermented Soybean, 1 sheng) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, 14 pieces) Congbai (Scallion White, one handful) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, 2 liang)
Chop the four ingredients. Boil Chi in 7 sheng of water for 5–6 boils. Remove Chi, add other herbs, boil until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into three doses. Repeat if persistent. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another Shengma Tang (Cimicifuga Decoction) for early-stage heat swelling about to become abscess:
Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root) Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus, each 2 liang) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, each 1 liang)
Chop the seven ingredients. Boil in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into three doses. Swelling dissipates. If heat is heavy, add Huangqin 3 liang. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another Danzhuye Tang (Liriope Leaf Decoction):
Danzhuye (Liriopes Leaf, cut, 1 sheng) Fuling (Poria) Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus, roasted) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus) Renshen (Ginseng Root, each 1 liang) Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, 3 liang)
Chop the eight ingredients. Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide and take until cured.
Another Qiwei Sanhuang Tang (Seven-Ingredient Three-Yellow Decoction) for ineffective powder intake, poor appetite, vomiting after wine:
Chi (Fermented Soybean, 5 he, wrapped in silk) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, 14 pieces) Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus, roasted, 8 fen) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Qianhu (Peucedani Radix) Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, each 1 liang) Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas, 2 liang)
Chop herbs. Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide and take.
Another Zengsun Ye Zhu Tang (Modified Liriope Leaf Decoction) to resolve heat and descend Qi:
Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed) Zhuye (Liriopes Leaf, cut) Renshen (Ginseng Root, each 2 liang) Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus, roasted) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, each 1 liang) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Fuling (Poria, each 2 liang)
Chop the eight ingredients. Boil in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide and take until cured.
Another formula for palpitations, heat, vexation, feeling like fire rising:
Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 8 liang) Fushen (Poria with Hostwood) Weirui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root, each 4 liang) Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus) Ganlan (Isatidis Folium Dried) Mahuang (Ephedra Stem, nodes removed) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Xijiao Xie (Rhinoceros Horn, shaved, each 2 liang) Xingren (Apricot Kernel, skin/tip removed) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, each 3 liang)
Chop the twelve ingredients. Boil in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide and take until cured.
Another Zhe Shi Re Fang (Stone Heat Reducing Formula) for consumptive disease, lower Jiao deficiency heat, joint pain, muscle tightness, internal fullness, urinary difficulty, frequent/scanty stool, dry mouth, shortness of breath:
Dama Ren (Hemp Seed, 5 he, ground) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 2 sheng)
Boil together in 4 sheng of water until reduced to 1.5 sheng. Divide into three doses. Three courses stop symptoms. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another formula for persistent internal heat binding, unrelieved by powders, cold food/bathing, or accompanied by abdominal distension, headache, eye socket pain, prior phlegm-fluid retention, continuous drinking/eating issues, or occasional heart pain:
Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root) Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, each 2 liang)
Chop the three ingredients. Boil in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng. Divide into three doses. (Identical to Qianjin Yi Fang)
Another Baiyatong Tang (Asparagus Fern Decoction) to dissipate heat:
Baiyatong (Asparagus Fern Stem, 5 sheng, poured over with 2.5 dou boiling water, clarified to take 1 dou) Mahuang (Ephedra Stem, 4 liang, nodes removed) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 2 sheng) Lengshi (Cold Stone, 1 liang)
Chop the seven ingredients. Boil in Baiyatong juice until reduced to 6 sheng. Strain, add Chi, boil 3 boils. Take 5 he per dose. If feeling cold or urination becomes profuse, continue. If heat persists and urine is red/scanty, dose is not limited to 5 he. Engage in mild labor, eat gradually, avoid starvation but do not overeat. (Identical to Qianjin Fang)
Another Qianhu Tang (Peucedani Radix Decoction) to descend Qi and remove heat:
Qianhu (Peucedani Radix) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Fuling (Poria, each 2 liang) Zhiren (Gardeniae Semen) Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus, roasted) Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, each 1 liang) Xingren (Apricot Kernel, 60 pieces, tip/skin removed) Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger, 3 liang, cut)
Chop the nine ingredients. Boil in 9 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng. Divide and take.
Another Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) to descend Qi, release muscle, and reduce heat:
Mahuang (Ephedra Stem, 4 liang) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, each 3 liang, crushed) Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 2 liang) Zhiren (Gardeniae Semen, 1 liang)
Chop the six ingredients. Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 3.5 sheng. Divide into three doses.
Another Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) for cases where Shengma Tang resolves internal heat but not external:
Mahuang (Ephedra Stem, nodes removed) Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, each 3 liang, crushed) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted, 1 liang) Zhiren (Gardeniae Semen, 3 he)
Chop the seven ingredients. Boil in 9 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide and take until cured.
Another formula for spontaneous sweating without abdominal issues:
Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma) Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, each 2 liang, crushed) Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Renshen (Ginseng Root) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig) Huangqin (Scutellaria Root) Fuling (Poria, each 3 liang) Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, 3 liang, heart removed) Zhuye (Liriopes Leaf, cut, 3 sheng)
Chop the eleven ingredients. Boil Zhuye in 1.2 dou of water until reduced to 1 dou. Strain, add other herbs, boil until reduced to 4 sheng. Divide and take until cured. Follow standard dietary restrictions.