夫中恶者。是人精神衰弱。为鬼邪之气卒中之也。夫人阴阳顺理。荣卫调平。神守则强
。邪
凡卒
死。
治卒中恶。客忤。飞尸入腹。鬼击。及中蛊毒。吐血下血。心腹卒痛满。及热毒
痛。六
雄黄（一两细研） 朱砂（半两细研） 附子（半两炮裂去皮脐） 桂心（一两） 藜
芦（一分
去芦头） 野葛（半两
去皮心
研纸裹压去油） 芫
上件药。捣细罗为散。每服。以温水调下半钱。服后或吐或汗出。即住服。
治中恶喘急。心腹胸胁 痛。宜服此方。
东引桃枝皮〔二两（一握）〕 白杨皮（一握） 真珠（一两细研） 栀子仁（十四枚）
当归
（
上件药。捣筛为散。每服三钱。以水一中盏。入生姜半分。豉五十粒。
煎至六分。去滓。不计时候温服。
治中恶。心腹痛。胸胁短气。当归散方。
当归（二两锉碎微炒） 栀子仁（一两） 桃白皮（二两） 附子（一两炮裂去皮脐） 赤
芍药
（一两） 蓬莪术（一两） 桂心（一两） 吴茱萸（一两汤浸七遍焙干微炒）
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服三钱。以水一中盏。入豉五十粒。煎至六分。去滓。不计时
候温服。
治中恶客忤垂死。宜服朱砂丸方。
朱砂（一两细研水飞过） 雄黄（一两细研水飞过） 麝香（一分细研入） 附子（一
两炮裂
去皮脐为末） 巴豆（二十枚去皮心研纸裹压去油）
上件药。都细研令匀。炼蜜和捣三五百杵。丸如麻子大。每服。不计时候。以粥饮下三
丸。不利更服三丸。渐加至
又方。
空青（一两细研） 麝香（一分细研） 朱砂（一两细研水飞过） 雄黄（半两细研）
上件药相和。研令匀。每服。以醋一合汤一合相合。调散半钱。不计时候服之。须臾即
吐为效。
治卒中恶。心腹 刺痛。气急胀满方。
雄黄（半两） 赤小豆（半两炒熟） 瓜蒂（半两）
上件药。捣细罗为散。每服。不计时候。以温浆水调服一钱半。当小吐立止。不吐加至
二钱。
治卒中恶。心腹刺痛烦乱方。
麝香（一分细研） 犀角屑（半两） 木香（三分）
上件药。捣罗为散。每服。不计时候。以温浆水调服一钱半。加至二钱。频三五服即瘥
治中恶。心神烦闷。腹胁刺痛。宜服此方。
韭根（一把） 乌梅（七颗） 吴茱萸（一分汤浸七遍焙干微炒）
上件药。以水一大盏。煎至七分。去滓。不计时候。分温二服。
治中恶。闷乱腹痛。心膈不利。宜服此吐方。
桂心（半两细锉） 生姜（一两细切） 栀子仁（十四枚） 豉（二合） 人参芦头（一
分细锉）
上件药。都以酒二大盏。煎取一盏。去滓。不计时候分温二服。取吐为度。
治中恶。遁尸。心腹及身体痛甚者。短气不语。不知痛处。手摸按之。即知痛处
遍。宜
上以艾叶 令碎。着痛上令浓二寸。以熨斗纳着灰火熨艾上。令热透。如冷即再熨之。
治中恶。心痛欲绝方。
釜底墨（半两） 盐（一钱）
上件药。和研。以热水一盏调。顿服之。
治卒中恶方。
牛粪新者。绞取汁三合为一服。若口不开。拗开口纳药也。若无新者。干即加水煮之。
治卒中恶气绝方。
上以上好朱砂细研。于舌上书鬼字。额上亦书之。此法极效。
Zhong'e (Sudden Attack by Evil Qi) refers to a condition where the spirit and vitality are weakened, and the body is suddenly invaded by the qi of ghosts or evil pathogens. If the yin and yang of the human body are in harmony, and Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) qi are balanced, with the Shen (Spirit) remaining guarded within, the body remains strong, and evil pathogens cannot invade.
Treatment for sudden attack by Zhong'e, Ke Wu (Guest Hostility), Fei Shi (Flying Corpse entering the abdomen), Gui Ji (Ghost Strike), as well as poisoning from Gu (Gu Poison), hematemesis (vomiting blood), hematochezia (blood in stool), sudden pain and fullness in the heart and abdomen, and heat-toxin pain.
Xionghuang (Realgar, Realgar) (1 liang, finely ground) Zhusha (Cinnabar, Cinnabaris) (0.5 liang, finely ground) Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateralis Radix, Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata) (0.5 liang, processed until cracked, peel and umbilicus removed) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig, Ramulus Cinnamomi) (1 liang) Lilu (Veratrum Rhizome, Rhizoma Veratri) (1 fen, remove rhizome head) Yege (Kadsura Stem, Caulis Kadsurae) (0.5 liang, remove peel and heart, grind and press oil out using paper wrapping) Yuanhua (Genkwa Flower, Flos Genkwaes) (0.5 liang, remove heart)
The above medicines are pounded into a fine powder through a silk sieve. For each dose, take half qian, mixed with warm water. If vomiting or sweating occurs after taking the medicine, stop administration.
For Zhong'e causing panting and urgency, pain in the heart, abdomen, chest, and hypochondrium. This formula is suitable.
Dongyin Taozhipi (Bark of Peach Branch Growing Eastward, Cortex Persicae) [2 liang (one handful)] Baiyangpi (White Poplar Bark, Cortex Populi Albae) (one handful) Zhenzhu (Pearl, Concha Margaritifera) (1 liang, finely ground) Zhizi Ren (Gardenia Seed, Semen Gardeniae) (14 seeds) Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Root, Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (1 liang, cut into pieces and lightly stir-fried)
The above medicines are pounded and sifted into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Add one zhong of water, half qian of fresh ginger, and 50 grains of fermented soybeans (Chi Dou). Decoct until reduced to 6/10 of the original volume. Strain and discard the dregs. Take warm at any time.
For Zhong'e causing heart and abdominal pain, shortness of breath in the chest and hypochondrium. Danggui San Formula.
Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Root, Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (2 liang, cut into pieces and lightly stir-fried) Zhizi Ren (Gardenia Seed, Semen Gardeniae) (1 liang) Taobaipi (Inner Bark of Peach Tree, Cortex Persicae Albus) (2 liang) Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateralis Radix, Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata) (1 liang, processed until cracked, peel and umbilicus removed) Chishao Yao (Red Peony Root, Radix Paeoniae Rubra) (1 liang) Peng'ezhu (Curcuma Longa Rhizome, Rhizoma Curcumae Longae) (1 liang) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig, Ramulus Cinnamomi) (1 liang) Wuzhuyu (Evodia Fruit, Fructus Evodiae) (1 liang, soaked in hot water seven times, dried and lightly stir-fried)
The above medicines are coarsely pounded and sieved into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Add one zhong of water and 50 grains of fermented soybeans (Chi Dou). Decoct until reduced to 6/10 of the original volume. Strain and discard the dregs. Take warm at any time.
For Zhong'e and Ke Wu approaching death. Zhusha Wan Formula is suitable.
Zhusha (Cinnabar, Cinnabaris) (1 liang, finely ground and washed with water) Xionghuang (Realgar, Realgar) (1 liang, finely ground and washed with water) Shexiang (Musk, Moschus) (1 fen, finely ground and added) Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Lateralis Radix, Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata) (1 liang, processed until cracked, peel and umbilicus removed, made into powder) Badou (Croton Seed, Semen Crotonis) (20 seeds, remove peel and heart, grind and press oil out using paper wrapping)
The above medicines are all finely ground and mixed evenly. Mix with refined honey and pound 300-500 times. Form pills the size of hemp seeds. For each dose, take 3 pills with millet broth at any time. If diarrhea does not occur, take another 3 pills. Gradually increase the dosage.
Another prescription.
Kongqing (Azurite, Azurite) (1 liang, finely ground) Shexiang (Musk, Moschus) (1 fen, finely ground) Zhusha (Cinnabar, Cinnabaris) (1 liang, finely ground and washed with water) Xionghuang (Realgar, Realgar) (0.5 liang, finely ground)
Mix the above medicines and grind evenly. For each dose, mix half qian of powder with one ge of vinegar and one ge of decoction. Take at any time. Vomiting shortly after ingestion indicates efficacy.
For sudden attack by Zhong'e, stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen, urgent breathing, and distension/fullness.
Xionghuang (Realgar, Realgar) (0.5 liang) Chixiaodou (Adzuki Bean, Semen Vigna Angularis) (0.5 liang, roasted until cooked) Gouti (Melon Peduncle, Pedunculus Cucumeris) (0.5 liang)
The above medicines are pounded into a fine powder through a silk sieve. Take at any time, mixing 1.5 qian with warm sour rice water. Mild vomiting should stop the symptoms immediately. If no vomiting occurs, increase to 2 qian.
For sudden attack by Zhong'e, stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen, restlessness.
Shexiang (Musk, Moschus) (1 fen, finely ground) Xijiao Xie (Rhinoceros Horn Shavings, Cornu Rhinocerotis - *Note: Use substitute in modern practice*) (0.5 liang) Muxiang (Costus Root, Radix Aucklandiae) (3 fen)
The above medicines are pounded and sieved into a powder. Take at any time, mixing 1.5 qian with warm sour rice water. Increase to 2 qian if necessary. Taking 3-5 doses frequently will lead to recovery.
For Zhong'e causing mental restlessness and oppression, stabbing pain in the abdomen and hypochondrium. This formula is suitable.
Jiu Gen (Garlic Chive Root, Radix Allii Tuberosi) (one handful) Wumei (Chinese Plum Fruit, Fructus Mume) (7 fruits) Wuzhuyu (Evodia Fruit, Fructus Evodiae) (1 fen, soaked in hot water seven times, dried and lightly stir-fried)
The above medicines are decocted in one da zhong of water until reduced to 7/10. Strain and discard the dregs. Divide into two warm doses, taken at any time.
For Zhong'e causing confusion, abdominal pain, and obstruction in the heart and diaphragm. This emetic formula is suitable.
Guixin (Cinnamon Twig, Ramulus Cinnamomi) (0.5 liang, finely cut) Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger, Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) (1 liang, finely chopped) Zhizi Ren (Gardenia Seed, Semen Gardeniae) (14 seeds) Chi (Fermented Soybeans, Semen Sojae Preparatum) (2 ge) Renshen Lutou (Ginseng Rhizome Head, Rhizoma et Radix Ginseng) (1 fen, finely cut)
The above medicines are all decocted in two da zhong of wine until one da zhong remains. Strain and discard the dregs. Divide into two warm doses, taken at any time. The goal is to induce vomiting.
For Zhong'e, Dun Shi (Hidden Corpse), severe pain in the heart, abdomen, and body. Shortness of breath, inability to speak, unawareness of pain location, but knowing the pain location when touched or pressed throughout the body. Suitable for moxibustion therapy.
Take the above mugwort leaves (Ai Ye, Folium Artemisiae Argyi) and crush them. Place on the painful area with a thickness of about 2 cun. Use an iron warmer filled with ash and fire to moxa the mugwort. Allow the heat to penetrate thoroughly. If it cools, re-moxa.
For Zhong'e causing heart pain nearing death.
Fudi Mo (Soot from Pot Bottom, Fuliginis) (0.5 liang) Yan (Salt, Natrii Chloridum) (1 qian)
Mix and grind the above medicines. Dissolve in one zhong of hot water and take in one dose.
For sudden attack by Zhong'e.
Extract juice from fresh cow dung (Niufen, Stercus Bovis) three he as one dose. If the mouth is closed, pry it open to administer the medicine. If fresh ones are unavailable, use dry ones boiled with water.
For sudden attack by Zhong'e leading to cessation of qi/breath.
Finely grind high-quality Zhusha (Cinnabar, Cinnabaris). Write the character "Gui" (Ghost) on the tongue. Also write it on the forehead. This method is extremely effective.