夫骨蒸劳者。由热毒瓦斯附骨。故谓之骨蒸也。亦曰传尸。亦谓 。亦称复连。亦名无
辜。
肤。
胀或妨
既受病
往忪悸
既受病
目昏暗
治妇人骨蒸劳。身体壮热。手臂疼痛。月水不通。日渐瘦瘁。两胁气刺。四肢羸
弱。腹
人参（三两去芦头） 鳖甲（三两涂醋炙令黄去裙 ） 羚羊角屑（二两） 赤茯苓（二
两）
知母
两去苗）
赤
（二两）
贝
去皮尖双
仁
赤锉）
紫菀（一两洗去苗土） 麦门冬（一两半去心） 天门冬（一两半去心焙） 天灵盖（一两
半涂酥
炙
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服四钱。以水一中盏。入生姜半分。枣三枚。煎至六分。去滓。
食前温服。
治妇人骨蒸气劳。四肢无力。每至晚间即热。两颊红色。食饮不下。心神烦躁。天
灵盖
天灵盖（一两涂酥炙令微黄） 鳖甲（二两涂醋炙令黄去裙 ） 柴胡（一两半去苗） 安
息
香（
茯苓（一
两半
去心）
阿
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服四钱。以童子小便一大盏。入桃枝柳枝各七寸。生姜半分。
葱白五寸。煎至五分。去滓。不计时候温服。
治妇人骨蒸劳热。四体昏沉。背膊疼痛。面色萎黄。渐渐无力。黄连散方。
黄连（一两去须） 知母〔二（一）两〕 鳖甲（二两涂醋炙令黄去裙 ） 麦门冬（三
分去
心） 龙
（三分）
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服四钱。以水一中盏。入生姜半分。淡竹叶三七片。煎至六分。
去滓。不计时候温服。
治妇人骨蒸劳热。四肢烦疼。日渐羸瘦。青蒿散方。
青蒿（二两） 龙胆（三分半去芦头） 栀子仁（三分） 知母（三分） 黄连（一两
去须） 鳖
甲（二
术（一
两）
上件药。捣罗为散。每服四钱。以水一中盏。入生姜半分。煎至六分。去滓。不计时候
温服。
治妇人骨蒸劳热。咳嗽。胸膈痰壅。腹胁妨闷。不欲饮食。柴胡散方。
柴胡（一两去苗） 半夏（半两汤洗七遍去滑） 川大黄（三分锉碎微炒） 枳壳（三
分麸炒
微黄
茯苓（一
两）
（半两炙微
赤锉）
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服三钱。以水一中盏。入生姜半分。煎至六分。去滓。不计时
候温服。
治妇人骨蒸及血劳等疾。面色黄瘦。四肢无力。烦疼。痰壅涕唾稠粘。不思饮食。
赤茯
赤茯苓（一两） 鳖甲（二两涂醋炙令黄去裙 ） 柴胡（一两去苗） 麦门冬（一两
去心）
人参（三分去芦头） 桃仁（三分汤浸去皮尖双仁麸炒微黄） 木香（三分） 白术（三分）
桂心
（半
夏（三分汤
洗七
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服四钱。以水一中盏。入生姜半分。煎至六分。去滓。不计时
候温服。
治妇人骨蒸劳瘦。月候不通。心神烦热。四肢疼痛。不能饮食。益母草煎丸方。
益母草（二斤） 青蒿（二斤） 桃枝（一握长一尺） 柳枝（一握长一尺）
以上四味细锉。用童子小便一斗。于银铛中。煎至三升。绞去滓。煎成膏。
柴胡〔二（三）两去心〕 朱砂（一两细研水飞过） 天灵盖（一两涂酥炙令微黄） 鳖
甲（
二两涂
炙微赤锉）
麝
上件药。捣罗为末。用益母草煎。都和。捣五七百杵。丸如梧桐子大。每服不计时候。
用乌梅甘草煎汤下三十丸。
治妇人骨蒸劳热。体瘦烦疼。不欲饮食。獭肝丸方。
獭肝（一具微炙） 柴胡（一两半去苗） 知母（一两） 地骨皮（一两） 栀子仁（一
两） 犀
角屑
裙）
川升
两细
研水
上件药。捣罗为末。炼蜜和捣三二百杵。丸如梧桐子大。每服不计时候。以温水下三十
丸。
治妇人骨蒸烦热。四肢羸瘦疼痛。口干心躁。不得眠卧。黄 丸方。
黄 〔一分（两）锉〕 麦门冬（一两去心焙） 人参（三分去芦头） 黄芩（三分） 枸
杞子
（三分
仁
（三分微
黄去裙 ）
杏仁
仁（三
分汤
上件药。捣罗为末。炼蜜和捣三二百杵。丸如梧桐子大。每服不计时候。以清粥饮下三
十丸。
治妇人骨蒸。传尸劳瘦。鬼气伏连。煞鬼丸方。
麝香（三分细研） 犀角屑（一两） 木香（一两） 白术（一两） 虎头骨（一两半
涂醋炙微
黄） 光明砂（一两半细研） 雄黄（一两半细研） 天灵盖（一两半涂醋炙微黄） 鬼箭
羽（一两）
桃
上件药。捣罗为末。入研了药令匀。炼蜜和捣三五百杵。丸如梧桐子大。食前。以温水
下二十丸。此药辟温疫。亦可带之。
治妇人骨蒸劳。月水不通。胁下 癖。继之腹痛。鳖甲丸方。\x
鳖甲〔一（二）两涂酥（醋）炙令黄去裙 〕 土瓜根（一两） 桂心（一两） 京三
棱（一两）
牡丹
（一两细
研） 桃
上件药。捣罗为末。炼蜜和捣三二百杵。丸如梧桐子大。不计时候。以桃仁汤下三十丸
Bone-steaming consumption disease is caused by heat-toxic qi attaching to the bones, hence it is called "bone-steaming." It is also referred to as "transmitting corpse" (Chuan Shi), "consumption with transmission" (Lao Zhu), "repeated connection" (Fu Lian), and also named "innocent" (Wu Gu).
Treatment for women's bone-steaming consumption. Symptoms include high fever of the body, pain in the arms, amenorrhea, progressive emaciation and debility, a sensation of qi stabbing in both hypochondria, and emaciation and weakness of the four limbs.
Prescription: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 3 liang, remove Lu Tou (radicle); Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) 3 liang, coat with vinegar and roast until yellow, remove skirt edge; Ling Yang Jiao (Saiga Tataricae Cornu) shavings 2 liang; Chi Fu Ling (Poria) 2 liang; Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) 2 liang, remove Miao (sprouts); Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra) 2 liang, cut into pieces; Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus) 1.5 liang, remove Pi (skin) and Jian (tip); Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) 1.5 liang, soak in water, remove skin and tip, use double kernels, stir-fry with bran until slightly yellow; Zi Wan (Asteris Radix et Rhizoma) 1 liang, wash to remove Miao (sprouts) and Tu (soil); Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 1.5 liang, remove Xin (heart); Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix) 1.5 liang, remove Xin (heart), bake; Tian Ling Gai (Cranii Os) 1.5 liang, coat with Su (butter) and roast.
The above medicines are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Each dose consists of 4 qian. Take 1 zhong zhan (approx. 200ml) of water, add 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 3 dates. Decoct until 6 fen remains. Remove the dregs. Take warm before meals.
Treatment for women's bone-steaming qi consumption. Symptoms include weakness of the four limbs, fever occurring every evening, redness of both cheeks, difficulty in eating and drinking, and mental restlessness and irritability.
Prescription: Tian Ling Gai (Cranii Os) 1 liang, coat with Su (butter) and roast until slightly yellow; Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) 2 liang, coat with vinegar and roast until yellow, remove skirt edge; Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) 1.5 liang, remove Miao (sprouts); An Xi Xiang (Styrax) 1 liang, boil in wine, filter out the clear liquid; Chi Fu Ling (Poria) 1.5 liang, remove Xin (heart); E Jiao (Colla Corii Asini) 1 liang, crush into bean-sized particles, fry with Ge Fen (Geodermatis Pulvis) until bead-like.
The above medicines are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Each dose consists of 4 qian. Take 1 da zhan (approx. 250ml) of Tong Zi Xiao Nian (urine of a young boy), add Tao Zhi (Persicae Ramulus) and Liu Zhi (Salicis Ramulus), each 7 cun long, 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 5 cun of Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus). Decoct until 5 fen remains. Remove the dregs. Take warm at any time.
Treatment for women's bone-steaming consumption-heat. Symptoms include heaviness and lethargy of the four limbs, pain in the back and shoulders, sallow complexion, and gradual loss of strength. Huang Lian San (Coptis Powder) formula.
Prescription: Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 1 liang, remove Xu (mustache/rootlets); Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) 2 liang; Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) 2 liang, coat with vinegar and roast until yellow, remove skirt edge; Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 3 fen, remove Xin (heart); Long Dan (Gentianae Radix) 3 fen.
The above medicines are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Each dose consists of 4 qian. Take 1 zhong zhan (approx. 200ml) of water, add 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and 37-70 pian (slices) of Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatheri Herba). Decoct until 6 fen remains. Remove the dregs. Take warm at any time.
Treatment for women's bone-steaming consumption-heat. Symptoms include vexatious pain in the four limbs and progressive emaciation. Qing Hao San (Artemisiae Annuae Herba Powder) formula.
Prescription: Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba) 2 liang; Long Dan (Gentianae Radix) 3.5 fen, remove Lu Tou (radicle); Zhi Zi Ren (Gardeniae Semen) 3 fen; Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) 3 fen; Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 1 liang, remove Xu (mustache/rootlets); Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) 2 liang, coat with vinegar and roast until yellow, remove skirt edge; Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) 1 liang.
The above medicines are finely ground and sifted into a powder. Each dose consists of 4 qian. Take 1 zhong zhan (approx. 200ml) of water, add 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until 6 fen remains. Remove the dregs. Take warm at any time.
Treatment for women's bone-steaming consumption-heat. Symptoms include cough, phlegm obstruction in the chest and diaphragm, abdominal and hypochondriac fullness and oppression, and lack of appetite. Chai Hu San (Bupleuri Powder) formula.
Prescription: Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) 1 liang, remove Miao (sprouts); Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) 0.5 liang, wash seven times in hot water to remove slipperiness; Chuan Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) 3 fen, cut into pieces and stir-fry slightly; Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) 3 fen, stir-fry with bran until slightly yellow; Chi Fu Ling (Poria) 1 liang; Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Cortex) 0.5 liang, roast until slightly red and cut into pieces.
The above medicines are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Each dose consists of 3 qian. Take 1 zhong zhan (approx. 200ml) of water, add 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until 6 fen remains. Remove the dregs. Take warm at any time.
Treatment for women's bone-steaming and blood consumption diseases. Symptoms include sallow and thin complexion, weakness of the four limbs, vexatious pain, phlegm obstruction with thick and sticky nasal discharge and saliva, and lack of appetite.
Prescription: Chi Fu Ling (Poria) 1 liang; Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) 2 liang, coat with vinegar and roast until yellow, remove skirt edge; Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) 1 liang, remove Miao (sprouts); Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 1 liang, remove Xin (heart); Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 3 fen, remove Lu Tou (radicle); Tao Ren (Persicae Semen) 3 fen, soak in water, remove skin and tip, use double kernels, stir-fry with bran until slightly yellow); Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) 3 fen; Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) 3 fen; Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Cortex) 0.5 liang; Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) 3 fen, wash seven times in hot water to remove slipperiness.
The above medicines are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Each dose consists of 4 qian. Take 1 zhong zhan (approx. 200ml) of water, add 0.5 fen of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct until 6 fen remains. Remove the dregs. Take warm at any time.
Treatment for women's bone-steaming consumption with emaciation. Symptoms include amenorrhea, mental restlessness and heat, pain in the four limbs, and inability to eat. Yi Mu Cao Jian Wan (Leonurus Honey-Pill) formula.
Prescription: Yi Mu Cao (Leonuri Herba) 2 jin; Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba) 2 jin; Tao Zhi (Persicae Ramulus) one handful, 1 chi long; Liu Zhi (Salicis Ramulus) one handful, 1 chi long.
The above four ingredients are finely cut. Use 1 dou (approx. 10 liters) of Tong Zi Xiao Nian (urine of a young boy). In a silver cauldron, decoct until 3 sheng (approx. 3 liters) remain. Strain to remove dregs, then further reduce to a paste.
Separately: Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) 3 liang, remove Xin (heart); Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris) 1 liang, finely ground and washed with water; Tian Ling Gai (Cranii Os) 1 liang, coat with Su (butter) and roast until slightly yellow; Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) 2 liang, coat with vinegar and roast until slightly red and cut into pieces; She Xiang (Moschus) 1 fen, finely ground.
The above medicines are finely ground into powder. Mix with the Yi Mu Cao paste, and pound 500-700 times. Form pills the size of Wutong seeds. At any time, take 30 pills down with a decoction of Wu Mei (Mume Fructus) and Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Treatment for women's bone-steaming consumption-heat. Symptoms include emaciation, vexatious pain, and lack of appetite. Ta Gan Wan (Tadpole Liver Pill) formula.
Prescription: Ta Gan (Leporis Hepatis) one piece, lightly roasted; Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) 1.5 liang, remove Miao (sprouts); Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) 1 liang; Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex) 1 liang; Zhi Zi Ren (Gardeniae Semen) 1 liang; Xi Jiao Xie (Rhinocerotis Cornu) shavings 1 liang; Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) 2 liang, coat with vinegar and roast until yellow, remove skirt edge; Chuan Sheng Ma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma) 1 liang, finely ground and washed with water.
The above medicines are finely ground into powder. Mix with refined honey and pound 300-200 times. Form pills the size of Wutong seeds. At any time, take 30 pills down with warm water.
Treatment for women's bone-steaming vexatious heat. Symptoms include emaciation and pain in the four limbs, dry mouth, mental irritability, and insomnia. Huang Qi Wan (Astragali Pill) formula.
Prescription: Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) 1 fen, cut into pieces; Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 1 liang, remove Xin (heart), bake; Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 3 fen, remove Lu Tou (radicle); Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) 3 fen; Gou Qi Zi (Lycii Fructus) 3 fen; Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) 3 fen, slightly yellow, remove skirt edge; Bai Zi Ren (Platycladi Semen) 3 fen, slightly yellow, remove skirt edge; Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) 3 fen, soak in water, remove skin and tip, use double kernels.
The above medicines are finely ground into powder. Mix with refined honey and pound 300-200 times. Form pills the size of Wutong seeds. At any time, take 30 pills down with clear rice drink.
Treatment for women's bone-steaming, transmitting corpse consumption with emaciation, and ghost qi latent connection. Sha Gui Wan (Ghost-Slaying Pill) formula.
Prescription: She Xiang (Moschus) 3 fen, finely ground; Xi Jiao Xie (Rhinocerotis Cornu) shavings 1 liang; Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) 1 liang; Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) 1 liang; Hu Tou Gu (Tigris Os) 1.5 liang, coat with vinegar and roast until slightly yellow); Guang Ming Sha (Realgar) 1.5 liang, finely ground; Xiong Huang (Realgar) 1.5 liang, finely ground; Tian Ling Gai (Cranii Os) 1.5 liang, coat with vinegar and roast until slightly yellow); Gui Jian Yu (Toosendan Fructus) 1 liang; Tao Ren (Persicae Semen) 1 liang, soak in water, remove skin and tip, use double kernels, stir-fry with bran until slightly yellow).
The above medicines are finely ground into powder. Add the already ground medicines and mix evenly. Mix with refined honey and pound 300-500 times. Form pills the size of Wutong seeds. Before meals, take 20 pills down with warm water. This medicine can ward off epidemic warmth and can also be worn on the person.
Treatment for women's bone-steaming consumption. Symptoms include amenorrhea, hypochondriac masses (Pi), followed by abdominal pain. Bie Jia Wan (Testudo Pill) formula.
Prescription: Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum) 2 liang, coat with Su (butter) or vinegar and roast until yellow, remove skirt edge); Tu Gua Gen (Trichosanthis Radix) 1 liang; Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Cortex) 1 liang; Jing San Leng (Sparganii Rhizoma) 1 liang; Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) 1 liang, finely ground); Tao Ren (Persicae Semen) 1 liang, soak in water, remove skin and tip, use double kernels, stir-fry with bran until slightly yellow).
The above medicines are finely ground into powder. Mix with refined honey and pound 300-200 times. Form pills the size of Wutong seeds. At any time, take 30 pills down with Tao Ren Tang (Persicae Seed Decoction).