延年秘录论曰∶乳者，阳中之阴，石者，阴中之阳，乳石从来阴阳精体。处至阴之裹，
有正阳伏其中，正阳之中，复在至阴之裹，故阳生十一月甲子后服乳。阴生五月甲子后服石，
阴阳发明，互相为用而服之，皆理于内不泄于外也。夫人肤虚，皆带风气，处人全躯，常经
含象，理之有法，则祸害不生，乖于时候，则危瘵立至，窃览古法，皆云四月服石。此谓浮
学，不晓由来，按闻承开服石，佥曰四月虽开而未平。六月谓得气之节，他皆仿此，常以不
全
行之。（通按虽开而未五字疑有阙）
旧论曰∶神农桐君，深达药性，所以相反畏恶，备于本草，但深师祖学道洪，道洪所传
，何所依据云。
钟乳动术，令人头痛目疼，木动钟乳，即胸塞气短，海蛤动乳，即目疼气短，虽患不同
。其疗一矣，如与上患相应，速服葱白豉汤，其五石大散自后人发动将疗。亦非古法，乃云
钟乳与术更互相动，本草既无成文，但学人穿凿今但依头疼目痛，胸塞气短证候。速服葱白
豉汤
葱白（切一斤去青） 香豉（三升绵裹） 吴茱萸（一升） 甘草（三两炙切）
上四味，以水一斗半先煮葱白，澄清取八升，内药煮取三升，分三服讫，令人按摩摇动
，口中嚼物，然后仰卧覆以暖衣，汗出，去衣服汤，热歇，即便冷涛饭酱脯等物，任意食之
。（千金用葱半斤豉二升甘草人参各三两无吴茱萸 若服此不解复服甘草汤方）
甘草（三两炙） 桂心（二两） 豉（二升） 葱白（半斤）
上四味合服如上法，若服此已解，肺家犹有客热余气，复服桂心汤方。
桂心 麦门冬（去心各三两） 人参 甘草（各二两炙） 葱白（半两） 豉（二升）
上六味合服如前法。（出千金）
防风细辛动硫黄，令人烦热，脚疼腰痛，或嗔忿无常，或下痢不禁，防风细辛能动硫黄
。而硫黄不能动彼，才觉发，便服杜仲汤方。
杜仲（三两） 枳实（炙） 甘草（炙） 栀子仁（十四枚） 李核仁（去皮各二两） 豉
（二升）
上六味合服如上法，若不解，复服大麦奴汤方。
大麦奴（四两） 甘草（炙） 人参 芒硝 桂心（各一两） 麦门冬（去心半斤）
上六味合服如上法，若服此已解，脾肾犹有余热气或冷，复服人参汤方。
人参 干姜 甘草（炙） 当归（各一两） 附子（一枚炮）
上五味合服如上法。（出千金）
附子白石英两更相触，若白石英先发，令人烦热腹胀，若附子先发，令人呕逆不食，或
口噤不开，或言语难，手足酸疼，初觉宜服生麦门冬汤方。
生麦门冬（四两去心） 甘草（二两炙） 麻黄（二两去节） 豉（二升）
上四味切，先以水一斗煮麻黄，掠去沫讫，内诸药煮，取三升，分三服，服讫，若按摩
卧覆取汗，候药气散，温饭酱菜脯等任食，若热未退，更服大黄汤方。
大黄（三两别渍） 甘草（二两炙） 栀子（二十九枚劈） 豉（二升）
上四味切，以水九升煮甘草栀子，取二升半，然后下大黄煎三四沸，去滓，分三服，得
下便止，不下当尽服，一法若烦热，加细辛一两，若热势未除，视瞻高而患渴，复服栝蒌汤
方。
生栝蒌 大麦奴（各四两） 甘草（二两炙） 葱白（半斤） 豉（二升）
上五味合服如上法，稍稍一两合服之，隐约得一升许。便可食少糜，动热若已解，胃中
有余热，复服芒硝汤方。
芒硝 桂心（各二两） 通草 甘草（炙各三两） 白术（一两） 大枣（二十枚擘） 李
核仁
（二十一个去皮）
上七味合服如上法，若腹胀，去芒硝，加人参二两。（出千金）人参动紫石英，令人心
急
而痛，或惊悸不得卧，或恍惚忘误，失性发狂，或昏昏欲眠，或愦愦喜嗔，或瘥或剧，乍寒
乍热，或耳聋目暗，又防风虽不动紫石，而紫石犹动防风，为药中亦有人参，缘防风动人参
，转相发动，令人心痛烦热，头项强，才觉发，宜服麻黄汤方。（千金服后人参汤）
麻黄（二两去节） 人参（一两） 甘草（二两炙） 葱白（切一升） 豉（一升） 大
麦奴（一
把）
上六味切，以酒五升汤三升，煮取三升，分三服良。
又解服人参汤法
人参（三两） 细辛（一两炙） 白术（二两） 桂心（二两） 豉（三升）
上五味，以水一斗，煮取三升，去滓，分三服，若 盛，加大黄黄芩栀子各三两。（出
千金有甘草二两）
若忘误狂发犹未除，服麦门冬汤方。（在后 石发下）
若心有余热气，更服人参汤方。
人参 防风 甘草（炙各三两） 桂心（二两） 生姜（切） 白术（各一两）
上六味合服如上法。（出千金）
桔梗动赤石脂，令人心痛寒噤，手脚逆冷，心中烦闷，赤石脂动桔梗，令人头痛目赤，
身体壮热，始觉发，宜温清酒饮之，随能解，须酒势行则解，亦可服大麦 方。
大麦熬令汗出，燥止，勿令大焦，舂去皮，细捣筛，以冷水和服之，入蜜亦佳。（千金
翼云炒去皮蒸令熟曝干香捣筛）
石无所偏对，发则令人心急口噤，骨节疼强，或节节生疮，将食太过，发则多壮热，
以冷
水洗浴，然后用生熟汤五六石灌之，食少暖食，饮少热酒，行步自劳，即服麦门冬汤方。
麦门冬（半斤去心） 豉（二升） 葱白（半斤切）
上三味，以水七升，煮取三升，分三服，覆暖衣，汗出即瘥。一法加甘草三两，人参一
两半。千金又有桂心二两，云始觉发，即服葱白豉汤，用葱白半斤，豉二升，甘草二两炙，
三味
The *Yannian Milu* (Secret Records for Longevity) discusses: Ru (Zhongru, Stalactite), is Yin within Yang; Shi (Zhiyanshi, Purple Quartz and other mineral drugs), is Yang within Yin. Ru and Shi have always possessed the refined essence of Yin and Yang. Dwelling within the wrapping of extreme Yin, there lies Zhengyang (True Yang) hidden within it; within Zhengyang, it is again wrapped in extreme Yin. Therefore, one should take Ru after the Jiazi day in the eleventh month. One should take Shi after the Jiazi day in the fifth month. Through the emergence of Yin and Yang, they are taken mutually for use, regulating the interior without leaking to the exterior. Generally, human skin is deficient and carries wind-qi. When residing in the whole body and frequently undergoing the ingestion of minerals, if regulation follows proper methods, disaster will not arise; violating the timing, critical illness will arrive immediately. Privately reviewing ancient methods, all state that Shi is taken in the fourth month. This refers to superficial learning, not understanding the origin. According to inherited practices of taking Shi, everyone says that although the fourth month opens the season, it is not yet stable. The sixth month is considered the node of obtaining Qi, and other months follow this principle, but usually because it is not fully implemented. (Tong An: The five characters "sui kai er wei ping" [although opened but not yet flat/stable] are suspected to be missing.)
Old discussions state: Shennong and Tongjun deeply understood drug properties, so the mutual opposition and aversion among drugs are fully recorded in the *Bencao* (Materia Medica). However, regarding Dashī's master Dao Hong, on what basis did Dao Hong transmit his teachings?
If Zhongru interacts with Baizhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), it causes headache and eye pain. If Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) interacts with Zhongru, it causes chest fullness and shortness of breath. If Haihe (Arca Shell) interacts with Ru, it causes eye pain and shortness of breath. Although the symptoms differ, the treatment principle is the same. If corresponding to the above conditions, quickly take Congbai Chi Tang (Scallion and Fermented Soybean Decoction), or treat later-onset attacks using Wushi Dasan (Five Minerals Great Powder). This is also not an ancient method; some say Zhongru and Baizhu mutually interact. Since the *Bencao* has no explicit text, scholars rely on arbitrary interpretation. Now, relying only on the syndromes of headache, eye pain, chest fullness, and shortness of breath, quickly take Congbai Chi Tang.
Congbai (Scallion White, cut, 1 jin, remove green parts) Xiangchi (Fermented Soybean, 3 sheng, wrapped in silk) Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, 1 sheng) Gancao (Licorice Root, 3 liang, roasted and cut)
Take the above four ingredients, add 1 dan 5 sheng of water, first boil Congbai, clarify to obtain 8 sheng of liquid, add other medicines, boil to obtain 3 sheng, divide into three doses. After finishing the dose, have someone massage and shake the body, chew food in the mouth, then lie supine, cover with warm clothing until sweating occurs. Remove clothes and decoction, once heat subsides, one may eat cold noodles, sauce, dried meat, etc., at will. (*Qianjin Fang* uses half a jin of Congbai, 2 sheng of Chi, 3 liang each of Gancao and Renshen, without Wuzhuyu. If this does not resolve the condition, take Gancao Tang again.)
Gancao (Licorice Root, 3 liang, roasted) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart, 2 liang) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 2 sheng) Congbai (Scallion White, half a jin)
Combine the above four ingredients and take as previously described. If resolved by this, but residual pathogenic heat remains in the Lung system, take Guixin Tang again.
Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart) Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed, 3 liang each) Renshen (Ginseng Root) Gancao (Licorice Root, 2 liang each, roasted) Congbai (Scallion White, half a liang) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 2 sheng)
Combine the above six ingredients and take as previously described. (From *Qianjin Fang*)
Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) and Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) interact with Huanglian (Sulfur), causing irritability and heat, leg pain, and lower back pain, sometimes uncontrolled anger, sometimes uncontrollable diarrhea. Fangfeng and Xixin can activate Huanglian, but Huanglian cannot activate them. Upon feeling the onset, take Duzhong Tang immediately.
Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex, 3 liang) Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, roasted) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, 14 kernels) Liheren (Prunus Persica Kernel, peeled, 2 liang each) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 2 sheng)
Combine the above six ingredients and take as previously described. If unresolved, take Damainu Tang again.
Damainu (Hordei Fructus Germinatus, 4 liang) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Renshen (Ginseng Root) Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart, 1 liang each) Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed, half a jin)
Combine the above six ingredients and take as previously described. If resolved by this, but residual heat or cold remains in the Spleen and Kidney systems, take Renshen Tang again.
Renshen (Ginseng Root) Jiangjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted) Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 1 liang each) Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 1 piece, processed)
Combine the above five ingredients and take as previously described. (From *Qianjin Fang*)
Fuzi and Baiyuanshi (Quartzum Album) touch each other mutually. If Baiyuanshi acts first, it causes irritability, abdominal distension, and fullness. If Fuzi acts first, it causes vomiting, inability to eat, jaw lock, difficulty speaking, and soreness/pain in hands and feet. Upon initial onset, take Sheng Maidong Tang.
Sheng Maidong (Fresh Ophiopogonis Radix, 4 liang, heart removed) Gancao (Licorice Root, 2 liang, roasted) Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 2 liang, nodes removed) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 2 sheng)
Cut the above four ingredients. First, boil Mahuang in 1 dan of water, skim off the foam, add other medicines, boil to obtain 3 sheng, divide into three doses. After taking, if massaging, lying down, and covering induces sweat, wait for the medicinal qi to dissipate, then eat warm rice, sauce, vegetables, and dried meat at will. If heat persists, take Dahuang Tang again.
Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 3 liang, soaked separately) Gancao (Licorice Root, 2 liang, roasted) Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, 29 pieces, split) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 2 sheng)
Cut the above four ingredients. Boil Gancao and Zhizi in 9 sheng of water to obtain 2.5 sheng, then add Dahuang, boil for three to four boils, strain, divide into three doses. Stop if bowel movement occurs; otherwise, finish the dose. Another method: if irritable and hot, add Xixin 1 liang. If heat persists, accompanied by high gaze and thirst, take Gualou Tang again.
Sheng Gualou (Trichosanthis Radix, fresh) Damainu (Hordei Fructus Germinatus, 4 liang each) Gancao (Licorice Root, 2 liang, roasted) Congbai (Scallion White, half a jin) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 2 sheng)
Combine the above five ingredients and take as previously described, slightly reducing the dosage to combine. Obtain approximately 1 sheng. Then eat a small amount of thin porridge. If the moving heat has resolved but residual heat remains in the stomach, take Mangxiao Tang again.
Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart, 2 liang each) Tongcao (Tetrapanacis Medulla) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted, 3 liang each) Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 1 liang) Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, 20 pieces, split) Liheren (Prunus Persica Kernel, 21 pieces, peeled)
Combine the above seven ingredients and take as previously described. If abdominal distension occurs, remove Mangxiao and add Renshen 2 liang. (From *Qianjin Fang*)
Renshen interacts with Zhiyanshi (Quartzum Rubrum), causing urgent heart pain, palpitations, insomnia, confusion, forgetfulness, madness, drowsiness, irritability, fluctuating severity, alternating chills and fever, deafness, and dim vision. Furthermore, although Fangfeng does not activate Zhiyanshi, Zhiyanshi activates Fangfeng. Because the formula contains Renshen, and Fangfeng activates Renshen, they mutually trigger activation, causing heart pain, irritability, heat, and stiffness of the head and neck. Upon initial onset, take Mahuang Tang. (*Qianjin Fang* mentions taking Renshen Tang afterwards.)
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 2 liang, nodes removed) Renshen (Ginseng Root, 1 liang) Gancao (Licorice Root, 2 liang, roasted) Congbai (Scallion White, cut, 1 sheng) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 1 sheng) Damainu (Hordei Fructus Germinatus, one handful)
Cut the above six ingredients. Boil in 5 sheng of wine and 3 sheng of water to obtain 3 sheng, divide into three doses for good effect.
Another method for resolving the effects of taking Renshen Tang:
Renshen (Ginseng Root, 3 liang) Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang, roasted) Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 2 liang) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart, 2 liang) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 3 sheng)
Take the above five ingredients, boil in 1 dan of water to obtain 3 sheng, strain, divide into three doses. If pathogenic factors are strong, add Dahuang, Huangqin, and Zhizi, 3 liang each. (From *Qianjin Fang*, which includes Gancao 2 liang)
If confusion and madness persist, take Maidong Tang. (See below under Shi Fa)
If there is residual heat in the heart, take Renshen Tang again.
Renshen (Ginseng Root) Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) Gancao (Licorice Root, roasted, 3 liang each) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart, 2 liang) Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, cut) Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 1 liang each)
Combine the above six ingredients and take as previously described. (From *Qianjin Fang*)
Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) interacts with Chishizhi (Halloysitum Rubrum), causing heart pain, cold rigors, cold extremities, and mental restlessness. Chishizhi activates Jiegeng, causing headache, red eyes, and severe fever. Upon initial onset, drink warm clear wine; as the alcohol spreads, relief comes. Alternatively, take Damai Fang.
Damai (Hordeum Vulgare) is stir-fried until sweat appears, dried, not burnt too much, pounded to remove husks, finely ground and sifted. Mix with cold water and take; adding honey is also good. (*Qianjin Yi Fang* says stir-fry, remove husk, steam until cooked, dry, fragrant, pound and sift)
Shi (Mineral drugs) has no specific counter-agent. Onset causes urgent heart condition, jaw lock, joint pain and stiffness, or sores forming between joints. Overeating triggers severe fever. Wash with cold water, then pour 5-6 shi of raw and cooked soup over the body. Eat small amounts of warm food, drink small amounts of hot wine, walk to induce exertion, then take Maidong Tang.
Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, half a jin, heart removed) Chi (Fermented Soybean, 2 sheng) Congbai (Scallion White, half a jin, cut)
Take the above three ingredients, boil in 7 sheng of water to obtain 3 sheng, divide into three doses, cover with warm clothing. Sweating leads to recovery. Another method adds Gancao 3 liang and Renshen 1.5 liang. *Qianjin Fang* also includes Guixin 2 liang, stating that upon initial onset, take Congbai Chi Tang using Congbai half a jin, Chi 2 sheng, and Gancao 2 liang (roasted), these three ingredients...