四君子汤
人参 茯苓 白术（土炒，各二钱） 甘草（一钱）
上四味姜三片，枣二枚，水煎服。
四物汤
川芎（一钱五分） 当归（酒洗，三钱） 白芍（炒，二钱） 地黄（三钱）
上四味，水煎服。
八珍汤
人参（一钱） 茯苓（一钱） 白术（一钱五分） 甘草（炙，五分） 川芎（一钱） 当归（一钱）
白芍（炒，一钱） 地黄（一钱）
上八味，水煎服。
十全大补汤
于八珍汤内加黄 、肉桂，水煎服。
人参养荣汤
于十全大补汤内去川芎，加陈皮、远志、五味子，水煎服。
内补黄 汤
于十全大补汤内去白术，加远志、麦门冬，水煎服。
【按】四君子汤，补气不足者也。四物汤，补血不足者也。八珍汤，双补血气不足者也。十全大补汤，
大补气血诸不足者也。人参养荣汤，去川芎者，因面黄血少，加陈皮以行气之滞，五味子以收敛气血，
远志以生心血也。内补黄 汤，治溃疡口干，去白术者，避其燥能亡津也，加远志、麦冬者，以生血生
津也。如痛者，加乳香、没药以定痛；硬者，加穿山甲、皂角刺以消硬也。以上诸方，凡痈疽溃后诸虚者，
悉准于此，当随证酌用之。
【方歌】四君参苓白术草，四物芎归芍地黄，二方双补八珍是，更加 桂十补汤。荣
去芎加陈远味，内去术加远冬良，痛甚乳没硬穿皂，溃后诸虚斟酌方。
异功散
人参（二钱） 白术（土炒，二钱） 茯苓（一钱） 甘草（炙，五分） 陈皮（五分）
上五味，姜三片，枣二枚，水煎服。
理中汤
人参（二钱） 白术（土炒，三钱） 干姜（一钱） 甘草（炙，五分）
上四味，水煎服。
六君子汤
人参（二钱） 白术（土炒，二钱） 茯苓（一钱） 甘草（炙，一钱） 陈皮（一钱） 半夏（制，一钱五分）
上六味，姜三片，枣二枚，水煎服。
香砂六君子汤
人参（一钱） 白术（土炒，二钱） 茯苓（一钱） 甘草（炙，五分） 藿香（或木香，一钱）
陈皮（一钱） 半夏（制，一钱五分） 砂仁（五分）
上八味，姜三片，水煎服。
【按】四君子汤加陈皮，名异功散，溃后脾虚气滞者宜之。四君子汤减茯苓，加干姜，
名曰理中汤，溃后脾虚寒滞者宜之。盖气虚则阳虚，阳虚生寒，故于补气药中，加温热
之味也。四君子汤加陈皮、半夏，名六君子汤，溃后气虚，有痰者宜之。六君子汤加藿
香（或木香）、砂仁，名香砂六君子汤，溃后，
胃虚痰饮呕吐者宜之。无痰饮气虚，呕逆甚者，加丁香、沉香。溃后，气虚有寒，加肉
桂、附子。溃后泻者，加诃子、肉豆蔻。肠滑不固，加罂粟壳。食少咳嗽者，加桔梗、
麦冬、五味子。渴者加干葛。伤食脾胃虚弱，加山楂、神曲、谷芽（或麦芽）。此皆溃后气
不足者，以四君子汤为主，随证加减也。
【方歌】四君加陈异功散，理中减苓加干姜，有痰陈半六君子，呕吐砂仁木藿香，逆加丁沉寒桂附，
泻加诃蔻粟滑肠，咳桔冬味渴加葛，伤食楂曲谷麦良。
托里定痛汤
于四物汤内加肉桂、乳香、没药、粟壳，水煎服。
圣愈汤
于四物汤内加柴胡，人参、黄 ，水煎服。
柴胡四物汤
于四物汤内加柴胡、人参、黄芩、半夏、甘草，水煎服。
地骨皮饮
于四物汤内加丹皮、地骨皮。
知柏四物汤
于四物汤内加知母、黄柏。
三黄四物汤
于四物汤内加黄连、黄芩、黄柏。
【按】托里定痛汤，溃后血虚疼痛者宜之。圣愈汤，溃后血虚内热，心烦气少者宜之。
柴胡四物汤，溃后血虚有寒热者宜之。地骨皮饮，溃后不寒者宜之。知柏四物汤，溃后五
脏阴火骨蒸者宜之。三黄四物汤，溃后六腑阳火烦热者宜之。盖血虚则阴虚，阴虚生热，
故补血药中，多加寒凉之味也。此皆溃后血不足者，以四物汤为主，随证加减也。
【方歌】四物加桂乳没粟，托里定痛功效奇，圣愈四物参 入，血虚血热最相宜。血
虚寒热小柴合，惟热加丹地骨皮，阳火烦热三黄合，阴火骨蒸加柏知。
补中益气汤 补中益气汤，治疮疡元气
不足，四肢倦怠，口干时热，饮食无味，脉洪大无力，心烦气怯者，俱宜服之。
人参（一钱） 当归（一钱） 生黄 （二钱） 白术（土炒，一钱） 升麻（三分） 柴胡（三分）
甘草（炙，一钱） 麦冬（去心，一钱） 五味子（研，五分） 陈皮（五分）
上十味，水二盅，姜三片，枣二枚，煎一盅，空心热服。
人参黄 汤 治溃疡虚热，不睡少食，或寒湿相凝作痛者效。即前方去柴胡，加神曲
五分炒，苍术五分炒，黄柏五分炒。
【方歌】补中益气加麦味，溃后见证同内伤，参 归术升柴草，麦味陈皮引枣姜，人
参黄 寒湿热，加曲苍柏减柴方。
独参汤 此汤治溃疡脓水出多，元气虚馁，外无邪气，自汗脉虚者宜服之。
人参（二两）
上一味，水二盅，枣十枚，或莲肉、元眼肉，煎好徐徐服之。若煎至稠浓，即成膏
矣，作三次用，醇酒热化服之亦可。
【方歌】脓水过多元气馁，不生他恙独参宜，徐徐代饮无穷妙，枣莲元肉共煎之。
温胃饮 此汤治痈疽脾胃虚弱，或内伤生冷，外感寒邪，致生呃逆、中脘疼痛、呕
吐清水等证，宜急服之。
人参（一钱） 白术（土炒，二钱） 干姜（炮，一钱） 甘草（一钱） 丁香（五分）
沉香（一钱） 柿蒂（十四个） 吴萸（酒洗，七分） 附子（制，一钱）
上九味，水三盅，姜三片，枣二枚，煎八分，不拘时服。
【方歌】温胃饮治寒呃逆，内伤外感胃寒生，理中加丁沉柿蒂，寒盛吴萸附子宁。
橘皮竹茹汤 此汤治溃疡，胃火上逆气冲，以致时时呃逆、身热烦渴、口干唇焦，此
热呃也，服之有效。
橘红（二钱） 竹茹（三钱） 生姜（一钱） 柿蒂（七个） 人参（一钱） 黄连（一钱）
上六味，水二盅，煎八分，空心温服。
【方歌】橘皮竹茹热呃逆，胃火气逆上冲行，橘红竹茹姜柿蒂，虚加参补热连清。
胃爱丸 此丸治溃疡脾胃虚弱，诸味不喜者，宜服此丸，助脾气开胃口，而饮食自进矣。
人参（一两） 山药（肥大上白者，切片，男乳拌令透，晒后微焙，一两） 建莲肉（去皮、心，
五钱） 白豆蔻（三钱） 小紫苏（蜜拌晒干，微蒸片时，连梗叶切片，五钱） 陈皮（用陈老米先炒
黄色，方入同炒，微燥，勿焦，六钱） 云片白术（鲜白者，米泔浸去涩水，切片晒干，同麦芽拌
炒，一两） 甘草（炙，三钱） 上白茯苓（切一分浓咀片，用砂仁二钱同茯苓合碗内，饭上蒸熟，一两）
上九味，共为细末，用老米二合，微焙碾粉，泡荷叶熬汤打糊丸，梧桐子大。每服
八十丸，清米汤送下，不拘时服。
【方歌】不思饮食宜胃爱，开胃扶脾效若仙，异功山药苏梗叶，建莲白蔻米糊丸。
清震汤 治溃疡脾肾虚弱，或误伤生冷，或气恼劳役，或病后入房太早，以致寒邪乘
入中脘，乃生呃逆，急服之。
人参 益智仁 半夏（制，各一钱） 泽泻（三分） 香附 陈皮 白茯苓（各一钱） 附子（制，
一钱） 炙甘草（一钱） 柿蒂（二十四个）
【方歌】清震汤治肾家寒，人参益智半夏攒，泽泻香附陈茯苓，附子甘草柿蒂煎。
二神丸 此丸治痈疽，脾肾虚弱，饮食不消，黎明溏泻者，服之有效。
肉果（面裹煨肥大者，捣去油，二两） 补骨脂（微炒香，四两）
上二味共为细末，用大枣四十九枚，老生姜四两切片，水浸姜、枣，煮至水干为度，
取枣肉为丸，桐子大。每夜半，用清米汤，送下七十丸，治肾泻脾泻甚效。
【方歌】二神丸治脾肾弱，饮食不化泻黎明，肉果补脾骨脂肾，生姜煮枣肉丸成。
加味地黄丸 此丸治痈疽已溃，虚火上炎，口干作渴者，宜服之。
熟地（酒蒸，捣膏，八两） 山药（炒，四两） 山萸肉（去核，五两） 白茯苓（四两） 牡丹皮
（酒洗，四两）
泽泻（蒸，三两） 肉桂（六钱） 五味子（炒，三两）
上八味共为末，炼蜜丸如梧桐子大。每服二钱，空心盐汤送下。
【方歌】加味地黄劳伤肾，水衰津少渴良方，山萸山药丹苓泽，肉桂五味熟地黄。
参术膏 此膏治痈疽发背等证，大溃脓血之后，血气大虚，急宜用此补之。
人参（切片，用水五大碗，砂锅慢火熬至三碗，将渣再煎汁一碗，共享密绢滤净，复熬稠浓，
瓷碗内收贮，听用，半斤） 云片白术（六两） 怀庆熟地（俱熬，同上法，六两）
以上三膏，各熬完毕，各用瓷罐盛之，入水中待冷取起，密盖勿令泄气。如患者精神
短少，懒于言动，短气自汗者，以人参膏三匙，白术膏二匙，地黄膏一匙，俱用无灰好
酒一杯，炖热化服。如脾虚弱，饮食减少，或食不知味，或已食不化者，用白术膏三匙，人
参膏二匙，地黄膏一匙，热酒化服。如腰膝酸软，腿脚无力，皮肤枯槁者，用地黄膏三
匙，参术膏各二匙化服。如气血脾胃相等，无偏胜者，三膏每各二匙，热酒化服。此膏用
于清晨及临睡时，各进一次，自然强健精神，顿生气血，新肉易长，疮口易合，一切疮形
危险，势大脓多者，服之自无变证也。夏天炎热，恐膏易变，令作二次熬用亦好。愈后
常服，能须发变黑，返老还童。以上诸方，功难及此。
【方歌】参术膏治大脓后，血气双补此方宗，人参白术同熟地，熬成膏服有奇功。
八仙糕 此糕治痈疽脾胃虚弱，食少呕泄，精神短少，饮食无味，食不作饥，及平
常无病久病者服之，能健脾胃。
山药（六两） 人参（六两） 粳米（七升） 糯米（七升） 白蜜（一斤） 白糖霜（二两半） 莲肉（六两） 芡
实（六两） 白茯苓（六两）
上将山药、人参、莲肉、芡实、茯苓五味，各为细末，再将粳、糯米为粉，与上药
末和匀；将白糖入蜜汤中炖化，随将粉药乘热和匀，摊铺笼内，切成条蒸熟，火上烘干，
瓷器收贮。每日清早用白汤泡数条，或干用亦可，饥时随用，服至百日，启脾壮胃，功难笔述。
【方歌】八仙糕用健脾胃，食少呕泄服之灵，山药人参粳糯米，蜜糖莲芡白云苓。
Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction)
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, stir-baked with soil, each 2 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, 1 qian).
Take the above four herbs, add three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and two dates (Da Zao), decoct in water, and take orally.
Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction)
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome, 1.5 qian), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Radix, washed with wine, 3 qian), Bai Shao (White Peony Root, stir-baked, 2 qian), Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix, 3 qian).
Take the above four herbs, decoct in water, and take orally.
Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction)
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, 1 qian), Fu Ling (Poria, 1 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 1.5 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried, 0.5 qian), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome, 1 qian), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Radix, 1 qian), Bai Shao (White Peony Root, stir-baked, 1 qian), Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix, 1 qian).
Take the above eight herbs, decoct in water, and take orally.
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (Complete Great Tonifying Decoction)
Add Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) and Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) to Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction), decoct in water, and take orally.
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang (Ginseng Nourishing Harmony Decoction)
Remove Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome) from Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (Complete Great Tonifying Decoction), add Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Yuan Zhi (Polygalae Radix), and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus), decoct in water, and take orally.
Nei Bu Huang Qi Tang (Internal Tonification Astragalus Decoction)
Remove Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) from Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (Complete Great Tonifying Decoction), add Yuan Zhi (Polygalae Radix) and Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), decoct in water, and take orally.
[Commentary] Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) is used for deficiency of Qi. Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) is used for deficiency of Blood. Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction) tonifies both Qi and Blood deficiencies. Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (Complete Great Tonifying Decoction) greatly tonifies various deficiencies of Qi and Blood. In Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang (Ginseng Nourishing Harmony Decoction), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome) is removed because of sallow complexion and blood deficiency; Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) is added to move stagnant Qi, Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus) to astringe Qi and Blood, and Yuan Zhi (Polygalae Radix) to generate Heart Blood. Nei Bu Huang Qi Tang (Internal Tonification Astragalus Decoction) treats dry mouth due to ulcers; Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) is removed to avoid its drying nature consuming body fluids, while Yuan Zhi (Polygalae Radix) and Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber) are added to generate Blood and fluids. If there is pain, add Ru Xiang (Frankincense) and Mo Yao (Myrrh) to alleviate pain; if there is induration, add Shan Jia Qiao (Pangolin Scales) and Zao Jiao Ci (Gleditsiae Spina) to dissipate hardness. For all the above formulas, whenever any deficiency patterns occur after the ulceration of carbuncles and sores, these formulas serve as the standard basis and should be selected according to specific symptoms.
[Folk Song] Si Jun Zi Tang consists of Ginseng, Poria, Atractylodes, and Licorice; Si Wu Tang comprises Ligusticum, Angelica, White Peony, and Rehmannia. The combination of these two forms Ba Zhen Tang; adding Astragalus and Cinnamon creates Shi Quan Da Bu Tang. Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang removes Ligusticum, adds Citrus, Polygala, and Schisandra. Nei Bu Huang Qi Tang removes Atractylodes, adds Polygala and Ophiopogon. For severe pain, use Frankincense and Myrrh; for hardness, use Pangolin Scales and Gleditsia Spines. After ulceration, adjust formulas based on deficiencies.
Yi Gong San (Extraordinary Efficacy Powder)
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, 2 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, stir-baked with soil, 2 qian), Fu Ling (Poria, 1 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried, 0.5 qian), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 0.5 qian).
Take the above five herbs, add three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and two dates (Da Zao), decoct in water, and take orally.
Li Zhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction)
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, 2 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, stir-baked with soil, 3 qian), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger, 1 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried, 0.5 qian).
Take the above four herbs, decoct in water, and take orally.
Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction)
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, 2 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, stir-baked with soil, 2 qian), Fu Ling (Poria, 1 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried, 1 qian), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 1 qian), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, processed, 1.5 qian).
Take the above six herbs, add three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and two dates (Da Zao), decoct in water, and take orally.
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang (Amomum and Costus Six Gentlemen Decoction)
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, 1 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, stir-baked with soil, 2 qian), Fu Ling (Poria, 1 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried, 0.5 qian), Huo Xiang (Patchouli Herba) or Mu Xiang (Costi Radix, 1 qian), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 1 qian), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, processed, 1.5 qian), Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus, 0.5 qian).
Take the above eight herbs, add three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), decoct in water, and take orally.
[Commentary] Yi Gong San (Extraordinary Efficacy Powder) is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), suitable for post-ulceration spleen deficiency with Qi stagnation. Li Zhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) minus Fu Ling (Poria) plus Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), suitable for post-ulceration spleen deficiency with cold stagnation. Since Qi deficiency leads to Yang deficiency, and Yang deficiency generates cold, warming herbs are added to Qi-tonifying formulas. Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction) is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) and Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), suitable for post-ulceration Qi deficiency with Phlegm. Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang (Amomum and Costus Six Gentlemen Decoction) is Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction) plus Huo Xiang (Patchouli Herba) [or Mu Xiang (Costi Radix)] and Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus), suitable for post-ulceration stomach deficiency with Phlegm-fluids and vomiting. If there are no Phlegm-fluids but Qi deficiency with severe vomiting, add Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos) and Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum). For post-ulceration Qi deficiency with cold, add Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) and Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata). For post-ulceration diarrhea, add He Zi (Terminalia Chebulae Fructus) and Rou Dou Kou (Myristicae Semen). For intestinal slipping and instability, add Ying Su Ke (Papaveris Capsicum). For poor appetite and cough, add Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus). For thirst, add Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix). For food stagnation with spleen-stomach weakness, add Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus), Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata), and Gu Ya (Setariae Fructus Germinatus) [or Mai Ya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus)]. These are all cases of Qi insufficiency after ulceration, using Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) as the main formula, modified according to symptoms.
[Folk Song] Yi Gong San adds Citrus to Four Gentlemen; Li Zhong reduces Poria and adds Dried Ginger. For Phlegm, Citrus and Pinellia form Six Gentlemen; for vomiting, Amomum and Patchouli/Costus. For regurgitation, add Clove and Agarwood; for cold, Cinnamon and Aconite. For diarrhea, add Chebula, Nutmeg, and Poppy Shell. For cough, Platycodon, Ophiopogon, and Schisandra; for thirst, Kudzu root. For food stagnation, Hawthorn, Fermented Leaven, and Sprouted Grain are beneficial.
Tuo Li Ding Tong Tang (Support Interior and Alleviate Pain Decoction)
Add Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Ru Xiang (Frankincense), Mo Yao (Myrrh), and Ying Su Ke (Papaveris Capsicum) to Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction), decoct in water, and take orally.
Sheng Yu Tang (Succeeding Vitality Decoction)
Add Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), and Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) to Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction), decoct in water, and take orally.
Chai Hu Si Wu Tang (Bupleurum Four Substance Decoction)
Add Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), and Gan Cao (Licorice Root) to Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction), decoct in water, and take orally.
Di Gu Pi Yin (Lycii Cortex Decoction)
Add Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) and Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex) to Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction).
Zhi Bai Si Wu Tang (Anemarrhena and Phellodendron Four Substance Decoction)
Add Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) and Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) to Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction).
San Huang Si Wu Tang (Three Yellows Four Substance Decoction)
Add Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), and Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) to Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction).
[Commentary] Tuo Li Ding Tong Tang (Support Interior and Alleviate Pain Decoction) is suitable for post-ulceration blood deficiency with pain. Sheng Yu Tang (Succeeding Vitality Decoction) is suitable for post-ulceration blood deficiency with internal heat, vexation, and shortness of breath. Chai Hu Si Wu Tang (Bupleurum Four Substance Decoction) is suitable for post-ulceration blood deficiency with alternating chills and fever. Di Gu Pi Yin (Lycii Cortex Decoction) is suitable for post-ulceration without chills. Zhi Bai Si Wu Tang (Anemarrhena and Phellodendron Four Substance Decoction) is suitable for post-ulceration Yin fire steaming from bones due to Five Zang organs. San Huang Si Wu Tang (Three Yellows Four Substance Decoction) is suitable for post-ulceration Yang fire causing vexation and heat due to Six Fu organs. Since blood deficiency leads to Yin deficiency, and Yin deficiency generates heat, cooling herbs are added to blood-tonifying formulas. These are all cases of blood insufficiency after ulceration, using Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) as the main formula, modified according to symptoms.
[Folk Song] Adding Cinnamon, Frankincense, Myrrh, and Poppy Shell to Four Substance supports interior and alleviates pain wonderfully. Sheng Yu Tang adds Ginseng and Astragalus to Four Substance, best for blood deficiency and heat. For blood deficiency with chills/fever, combine with Xiao Chai Hu Tang; for heat alone, add Moutan and Lycii Cortex. For Yang fire heat, combine with Three Yellows; for Yin fire bone-steaming, add Phellodendron and Anemarrhena.
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment Qi Decoction) Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang treats sores and ulcers with insufficient Yuan Qi, fatigue in the four limbs, dry mouth with intermittent fever, loss of taste, a large but forceless pulse, mental restlessness, and timidity; it is suitable for all such cases.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, 1 qian), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Radix, 1 qian), Sheng Huang Qi (Raw Astragali Radix, 2 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, stir-baked with soil, 1 qian), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 0.3 qian), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, 0.3 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried, 1 qian), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber, heart removed, 1 qian), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus, crushed, 0.5 qian), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 0.5 qian).
Take the above ten herbs, add two bowls of water, three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and two dates (Da Zao), decoct until one bowl remains, and take hot on an empty stomach.
Ren Shen Huang Qi Tang (Ginseng and Astragalus Decoction) Treats ulcerative deficiency heat, insomnia, poor appetite, or pain caused by congealing cold-dampness; it is effective. It is the previous formula minus Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), plus Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata, stir-fried, 0.5 qian), Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, stir-fried, 0.5 qian), and Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, stir-fried, 0.5 qian).
[Folk Song] Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang adds Ophiopogon and Schisandra; post-ulceration signs resemble internal injury. Ginseng, Astragalus, Angelica, Atractylodes, Cimicifuga, Bupleurum, and Licorice, with Ophiopogon, Schisandra, Citrus, Ginger, and Dates guiding. Ren Shen and Huang Qi treat cold, damp, and heat; add Fermented Leaven, Atractylodes, and Phellodendron, removing Bupleurum.
Du Shen Tang (Single Ginseng Decoction) This decoction treats excessive discharge of pus and fluid from ulcers, depleted Yuan Qi, absence of external pathogenic factors, spontaneous sweating, and a deficient pulse; it is suitable for such cases.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, 2 liang).
Take the single herb, add two bowls of water and ten dates (Da Zao), or Lotus Seeds (Lian Zi Rou) and Longan Aril (Yuan Yan Rou), decoct well, and take slowly. If decocted until thick and concentrated, it becomes a paste; divide into three doses, taken dissolved in warm strong wine.
[Folk Song] Excessive pus depletes Qi; Du Shen Tang is suitable if no other ailments arise. Taking it slowly as a drink is infinitely wonderful; decoct with Dates, Lotus Seeds, and Longan Aril together.
Wen Wei Yin (Warm the Stomach Decoction) This decoction treats carbuncles and sores with spleen-stomach weakness, or internal injury from raw/cold foods, or external contraction of cold pathogens, leading to hiccups, epigastric pain, and vomiting of clear fluid; it should be taken urgently.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, 1 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, stir-baked with soil, 2 qian), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger, processed, 1 qian), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, 1 qian), Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos, 0.5 qian), Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum, 1 qian), Shi Di (Kaki Calyx, 14 pieces), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus, washed with wine, 0.7 qian), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed, 1 qian).
Take the above nine herbs, add three bowls of water, three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and two dates (Da Zao), decoct until 0.8 bowls remain, and take at any time.
[Folk Song] Wen Wei Yin treats cold hiccups; internal injury and external cold cause stomach cold. Regulating the Middle plus Clove, Agarwood, and Kaki Calyx; for severe cold, Evodia and Aconite calm it.
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang (Citrus Peel and Bamboo Shaving Decoction) This decoction treats ulcers where Stomach Fire rebels upward, causing frequent hiccups, fever, vexation, thirst, dry mouth, and scorched lips; this is heat-type hiccups, and taking this is effective.
Ju Hong (Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae Rubrum, 2 qian), Zhu Ru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia, 3 qian), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger, 1 qian), Shi Di (Kaki Calyx, 7 pieces), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, 1 qian), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 1 qian).
Take the above six herbs, add two bowls of water, decoct until 0.8 bowls remain, and take warm on an empty stomach.
[Folk Song] Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang treats heat hiccups; Stomach Fire and Qi rebel upward. Citrus Red, Bamboo Shavings, Ginger, and Kaki Calyx; deficiency is supplemented with Ginseng, heat is cleared with Coptis.
Wei Ai Wan (Stomach Love Pill) This pill treats ulcers with spleen-stomach weakness and aversion to all foods; it is suitable for taking this pill to assist Spleen Qi, open the appetite, and promote natural food intake.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, 1 liang), Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma, plump and white, sliced, mixed thoroughly with male milk, sun-dried, then lightly baked, 1 liang), Jian Lian Rou (Nelumbinis Semen, skin and heart removed, 5 qian), Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus, 3 qian), Xiao Zi Su (Perillae Folium, small purple perilla, mixed with honey, sun-dried, lightly steamed for a moment, sliced with stem and leaves, 5 qian), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, stir-fried with old rice until yellow, then mixed and stir-fried with herbs, slightly dry, not burnt, 6 qian), Yun Pian Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, fresh white ones, soaked in rice wash water to remove astringency, sliced, sun-dried, mixed with Mai Ya and stir-fried, 1 liang), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried, 3 qian), Shang Bai Fu Ling (Poria, cut into thick slices, mixed with 2 qian Sha Ren in a bowl, steamed over rice until cooked, 1 liang).
Take the above nine herbs, grind into fine powder. Use 2 he of old rice, lightly bake and grind into powder, soak He Ye (Lotus Leaf) to make soup, mix with powder to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 80 pills each time, delivered with clear rice soup, at any time.
[Folk Song] For lack of appetite, Wei Ai Wan is suitable; opening the stomach and supporting the spleen is efficacious as immortal. Extraordinary Efficacy, Dioscorea, Perilla stems and leaves, Nelumbo seeds, Amomi, and rice paste form the pill.
Qing Zhen Tang (Clear Shake Decoction) Treats ulcers with spleen-kidney weakness, or accidental injury from raw/cold foods, or emotional anger and labor, or sexual activity too early after illness, causing cold pathogens to enter the middle jiao, resulting in hiccups; take urgently.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Yi Zhi Ren (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, processed, each 1 qian), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma, 0.3 qian), Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, each 1 qian), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed, 1 qian), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root, 1 qian), Shi Di (Kaki Calyx, 24 pieces).
[Folk Song] Qing Zhen Tang treats Kidney cold; Ginseng, Alpinia, and Pinellia gather. Alisma, Cyperus, Citrus, and Poria; Aconite, Licorice, and Kaki Calyx decoct.
Er Shen Wan (Two Spirits Pill) This pill treats carbuncles and sores with spleen-kidney weakness, undigested food, and morning diarrhea; it is effective.
Rou Guo (Arecae Semen, wrapped in flour and baked until plump, pounded to remove oil, 2 liang), Bu Gu Zhi (Psoraleae Fructus, lightly stir-fried until fragrant, 4 liang).
Grind the above two herbs into fine powder. Use 49 dates (Da Zao) and 4 liang of old Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) sliced. Soak ginger and dates in water, boil until water is dry. Take date flesh to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. At midnight, deliver 70 pills with clear rice soup; very effective for Kidney diarrhea and Spleen diarrhea.
[Folk Song] Er Shen Wan treats weak Spleen and Kidney; undigested food causes morning diarrhea. Areca tonifies Spleen, Psoralea tonifies Kidney; boiled with Ginger and Date flesh, the pill is formed.
Jia Wei Di Huang Wan (Modified Rehmannia Pill) This pill treats ulcerated sores with deflected deficiency Fire rising, dry mouth, and thirst; it is suitable for taking.
Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix, steamed with wine, pounded into paste, 8 liang), Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma, stir-baked, 4 liang), Shan Zhu Yu (Corni Fructus, pitted, 5 liang), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, 4 liang), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex, washed with wine, 4 liang), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma, steamed, 3 liang), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark, 6 qian), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus, stir-baked, 3 liang).
Grind the above eight herbs into powder, refine honey to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 2 qian each time, delivered with salt water on an empty stomach.
[Folk Song] Modified Di Huang treats kidney damage from overwork; a good prescription for water decline, fluid scarcity, and thirst. Cornus, Dioscorea, Moutan, Poria, Alisma, Cinnamon, Schisandra, and Prepared Rehmannia.
Shen Zhu Gao (Ginseng and Atractylodes Paste) This paste treats carbuncles and back sores after massive pus and blood discharge, when Qi and Blood are severely deficient; it should be used urgently to tonify.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, sliced, decocted in five big bowls of water in a clay pot over slow fire until three bowls remain; dregs decocted again for one bowl; combined, filtered through fine silk, reheated until thick and concentrated, stored in porcelain bowls for use, half a jin), Yun Pian Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, six liang), Huai Qing Shu Di (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix from Huaiqing, decocted same as above, six liang).
After the above three pastes are finished, store each in porcelain jars, place in water to cool, remove, seal tightly to prevent air leakage. If the patient has short spirit, reluctance to speak or move, shortness of breath, and spontaneous sweating, take three spoons of Ren Shen Gao (Ginseng Paste), two spoons of Bai Zhu Gao (Atractylodes Paste), and one spoon of Di Huang Gao (Rehmannia Paste), dissolve in one cup of good non-ashy wine heated. If Spleen is weak, food intake is reduced, taste is lost, or food is not digested, take three spoons of Bai Zhu Gao (Atractylodes Paste), two spoons of Ren Shen Gao (Ginseng Paste), and one spoon of Di Huang Gao (Rehmannia Paste), dissolved in hot wine. If waist and knees are sore and soft, legs and feet are weak, and skin is withered, take three spoons of Di Huang Gao (Rehmannia Paste) and two spoons each of Shen Zhu Gao (Ginseng and Atractylodes Paste), dissolved. If Qi, Blood, Spleen, and Stomach are balanced without excess, take two spoons of each paste, dissolved in hot wine. Take this paste once in the morning and once before bed; naturally strengthens spirit, generates Qi and Blood, promotes new flesh growth, and heals sores easily. For dangerous sore shapes with large volume and much pus, taking it prevents complications. In hot summer, fearing paste spoilage, making two batches for use is also good. Regular use after recovery can turn hair black and reverse aging. The efficacy of the above formulas cannot compare with this.
[Folk Song] Shen Zhu Gao treats after massive pus; this formula tonifies both Qi and Blood. Ginseng, Atractylodes, and Prepared Rehmannia; decocted into paste with miraculous merit.
Ba Xian Gao (Eight Immortals Cake) This cake treats carbuncles and sores with spleen-stomach weakness, poor appetite, vomiting/diarrhea, short spirit, loss of taste, lack of hunger sensation, and is suitable for healthy people or those with chronic illness to strengthen spleen and stomach.
Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma, six liang), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix, six liang), Jing Mi (Glutinous Rice, seven sheng), Nuomi (Glutinous Rice, seven sheng), Bai Mi (White Honey, one jin), Bai Tang Shuang (White Sugar Frost, two and a half liang), Lian Rou (Nelumbinis Semen, six liang), Qian Shi (Euryales Semen, six liang), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, six liang).
First, grind Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Lian Rou (Nelumbinis Semen), Qian Shi (Euryales Semen), and Bai Fu Ling (Poria) into fine powder. Then grind Jing Mi (Glutinous Rice) and Nuomi (Glutinous Rice) into flour, and mix evenly with the above powders. Dissolve Bai Tang Shuang (White Sugar Frost) in honey soup, then mix the flour and medicine while hot. Spread in a steamer basket, cut into strips, steam until cooked, dry over fire, and store in porcelain. Each morning, soak several strips in white water, or eat dry; use as needed when hungry. After taking for 100 days, it opens the spleen and strengthens the stomach; its merits are hard to describe.
[Folk Song] Ba Xian Gao strengthens spleen and stomach; effective for poor appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Dioscorea, Ginseng, Glutinous Rice, Honey, Sugar, Nelumbo, Euryale, and Poria.