夫冲任之脉。起于胞内。为经脉之海。手太阳少阴心与小肠也。二经为表里。心主于血。
上
名
治室女月水不通。两颊多赤。口干心躁。四肢烦热疼痛。咳嗽喘促。不思饮食。牡
丹散方。
牡丹(一两) 蒲黄(一两) 柴胡(一两去苗) 鳖甲(一两涂醋炙令黄去裙 ) 赤
芍药
(半两)
角
屑(半两)
琥珀
(三分)
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服三钱。以水一中盏。
煎至六分。去滓。不计时候温服。
治女子年长。月水未来。颜色萎黄。气力渐少。饮食无味。宜服此黄芩散方。
黄芩 牡丹 瞿麦 赤芍药 桃仁(汤浸去皮尖双仁) 枳实(麸炒微黄) 芎 射
干
海藻
(五十
枚微
上件药。捣筛为散。每服三钱。以水一中盏。
煎至六分。去滓。每于食前温服。
治室女月水不通。心神烦热。四肢疼痛。不思饮食。地骨皮散方。
地骨皮(一两) 柴胡(一两去苗) 琥珀(三两细研) 赤芍药(半两) 土瓜根(半
两) 木
通(
炒) 牡丹
(半
上件药。捣筛为散。每服三钱。以水一中盏。入生姜半分。
煎至六分。去滓。每于食前温服。
治室女月水不通。烦热咳嗽。不思饮食。渐加瘦弱。桃仁散方。
桃仁(汤浸去皮尖双仁麸炒微黄) 川大黄(锉微炒) 鳖甲(涂醋炙令黄去裙 ) 龙
胆
(去芦
仁麸炒
微黄)
上件药。捣筛为散。每服三钱。以水一大盏。入生姜半分。桃柳心各半握。薄荷二七叶。
豉
治室女月水不通。时作寒热。当归散方。
当归(半两锉微炒) 延胡索(半两) 川大黄(半两锉微炒) 铅霜(一分细研) 桃
仁(三
分汤
分炒微
黄)
上件药。捣细罗为散。铅霜同研令匀。每于食前。以温酒调下一钱。
治室女月水不通。立效方。
百草霜(一两细研) 大戟(一分锉微炒杵为末) 麝香(半两细研)
上件药。都研令匀。每至五更。以温酒调下一钱。服药后。且宜吃粥。
治室女月水不通。琥珀丸方。
琥珀(一两细研) 虻虫(半两去头翅足微炒) 水蛭(半两微炒) 川大黄(三两锉
微炒)
桃仁
上件药。捣罗为末。入研了药令匀。以酽醋三升。熬药末。候可丸。即丸如梧桐子大。
每日
治室女成长。月事不通。脐腹积滞。宜服狗胆丸方。
狗胆(五枚) 砂(半两) 没药(三分) 赤芍药(一两) 木香(半两) 桃仁
(三分汤浸
去皮
上件药。捣罗为末。先将狗胆 砂桃仁硝石。用酒一中盏。同熬成膏。后入药末和丸。
如绿
治室女月事过期不通。诸药无效。凌霄花丸方。
凌霄花(三分) 没药(三分) 桃仁(半两汤浸去皮尖双仁麸炒微黄) 水蛭(三分
微炒)
滑石
上件药。捣罗为末。用软饭和丸。如梧桐子大。每于食前。以温酒下七丸。
治室女月水不通。桃仁丸方。
桃仁(二两汤浸去皮尖双仁麸炒微黄) 川大黄(半两锉微炒) 虻虫(半两炒微黄) 朴
硝
(半
上件药。捣罗为末。铜器内。先煎米醋一升如膏。后相次下药末。以慢火熬。候可丸。
即丸
良
久。
治室女月水不通。心神恍惚。烦热方。
生地黄汁(三合) 铅霜(半两细研)
上以地黄汁一合。调下铅霜半钱。日三四服。
治室女月水不通方。
鼠屎(一两烧灰)
上细研空心。以温酒调下一钱。神效。
治室女月水不通。血结成块。多攻心腹疼痛。宜服此方。
质汗 姜黄 川大黄(锉微炒各半两)
上件药。捣细罗为散。每于食前。以温酒调下一钱。
The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) originate within the Bao Gong (Uterus) and are referred to as the Sea of the Twelve Meridians. The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian and Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian form an interior-exterior relationship; the Heart governs Blood.
The following prescriptions treat amenorrhea in unmarried women, characterized by redness on both cheeks, dry mouth, mental restlessness, irritability and pain in the four limbs, cough with rapid breathing, and loss of appetite.
Mudan San (Tree Peony Powder):
Mudan Pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 1 liang), Puhuang (Pollen Typhae, 1 liang), Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri, 1 liang, remove seedlings), Biejia (Carapax Testudinis, 1 liang, coat with vinegar, roast until yellow, remove skirt edge), Chi Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 0.5 liang), Jiaoxie (Horn fragments, 0.5 liang), Hupo (Succinum, 3 fen).
Crush the above herbs into a coarse powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one zhong zhan (approx. 200-250ml) of water until reduced to 6 fen (approx. 120-150ml), strain, and take warm at any time.
For older women whose menstruation has not yet begun, presenting with sallow complexion, gradual decline in physical strength, and tasteless diet, Huangqin San (Scutellaria Powder) is suitable:
Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Mudan (Cortex Moutan Radicis), Qumai (Herba Dianthi), Chi Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra), Taoren (Semen Persicae, soaked in hot water, remove skin and pointed ends, use double kernels), Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, bran-fried until slightly yellow), Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Shegan (Rhizoma Belamcandae), Haizao (Thallus Sargassii, 50 pieces, lightly fried).
Crush and sieve the above herbs into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one zhong zhan of water until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take warm before meals.
For unmarried women with amenorrhea, mental restlessness and heat, pain in the four limbs, and loss of appetite, Digupi San (Cortex Lycii Powder) is prescribed:
Digupi (Cortex Lycii Radicis, 1 liang), Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri, 1 liang, remove seedlings), Hupo (Succinum, 3 liang, finely ground), Chi Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 0.5 liang), Tugua Gen (Radix Trichosanthis Kirilowii, 0.5 liang), Mutong (Caulis Akebiae, fried), Mudan (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 0.5 liang).
Crush and sieve the above herbs into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one zhong zhan of water plus 0.5 fen of fresh ginger until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take warm before meals.
For unmarried women with amenorrhea, irritability, heat, cough, loss of appetite, and progressive emaciation, Taoren San (Peach Kernel Powder) is prescribed:
Taoren (Semen Persicae, soaked in hot water, remove skin and pointed ends, bran-fried until slightly yellow), Chuan Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, chopped and lightly fried), Biejia (Carapax Testudinis, coat with vinegar, roast until yellow, remove skirt edge), Longdan (Radix Gentianae, remove rhizome), Xingren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum, bran-fried until slightly yellow).
Crush and sieve the above herbs into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, decoct with one large zhan of water plus 0.5 fen of fresh ginger, half a handful of peach and willow heart, fourteen leaves of Bohe (Folium Menthae), and appropriate amount of Chijiao (Faber Sojae Preparata).
For unmarried women with amenorrhea and alternating chills and fever, Danggui San (Angelica Sinensis Powder) is prescribed:
Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 0.5 liang, chopped and lightly fried), Yanhusuo (Rhizoma Corydalis, 0.5 liang), Chuan Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 0.5 liang, chopped and lightly fried), Qianshuang (Plumbi Subcarbonas, 1 fen, finely ground), Taoren (Semen Persicae, 3 fen, soaked in hot water, remove skin and pointed ends, use double kernels), Honghua (Flos Carthami, 3 fen, fried until slightly yellow).
Grind the above herbs into a fine powder, mixing evenly with the finely ground Qianshuang. Take 1 qian per dose before meals, mixed with warm wine.
Immediate Effect Prescription for Amenorrhea in Unmarried Women:
Baicaoshuang (Fuligo Silicea, 1 liang, finely ground), Daji (Radix Euphorbiae Humifusae, 1 fen, chopped and lightly fried, pounded into powder), Shexiang (Moschus, 0.5 liang, finely ground).
Grind all ingredients uniformly. At wu geng (approx. 1-3 AM), take 1 qian mixed with warm wine. After taking the medicine, it is advisable to consume congee.
Hupo Wan (Succinum Pill) for Amenorrhea in Unmarried Women:
Hupo (Succinum, 1 liang, finely ground), Mengchong (Body Blatta, 0.5 liang, remove head, wings, legs, lightly fried), Shuizhi (Hirudo, 0.5 liang, lightly fried), Chuan Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 3 liang, chopped and lightly fried), Taoren (Semen Persicae, 0.5 liang, soaked in hot water, remove skin and pointed ends, use double kernels, bran-fried until slightly yellow).
Pound and sieve the above herbs into powder, mix evenly with the pre-ground ingredients. Use three sheng of strong vinegar to boil the powder into a paste. When ready to form pills, shape them into pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take daily.
Gou Dan Wan (Dog Gallbladder Pill) for Growth Period Amenorrhea with Abdominal Accumulation:
Gou Dan (Vesica Bile Canis, five pieces), Naosha (Natrii Nitras, 0.5 liang), Moyao (Resina Myrrhae, 3 fen), Chi Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 1 liang), Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae, 0.5 liang), Taoren (Semen Persicae, 3 fen, soaked in hot water, remove skin and pointed ends, use double kernels), Xiaoshi (Natrii Nitratis Crystal, 0.5 liang).
Pound and sieve the above herbs into powder. First, boil Gou Dan, Naosha, Taoren, and Xiaoshi in one zhong zhan of wine until forming a paste. Then add the herb powder and form pills the size of mung beans.
Lingxiao Hua Wan (Campsis Flower Pill) for Delayed Menstruation Unresponsive to Other Medicines:
Lingxiao Hua (Flos Campsis, 3 fen), Moyao (Resina Myrrhae, 3 fen), Taoren (Semen Persicae, 0.5 liang, soaked in hot water, remove skin and pointed ends, use double kernels, bran-fried until slightly yellow), Shuizhi (Hirudo, 3 fen, lightly fried), Huashi (Talcum, 3 fen).
Pound and sieve the above herbs into powder. Mix with soft cooked rice to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Take seven pills before meals with warm wine.
Taoren Wan (Peach Kernel Pill) for Amenorrhea in Unmarried Women:
Taoren (Semen Persicae, 2 liang, soaked in hot water, remove skin and pointed ends, use double kernels, bran-fried until slightly yellow), Chuan Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 0.5 liang, chopped and lightly fried), Mengchong (Body Blatta, 0.5 liang, fried until slightly yellow), Puxiao (Natrii Sulfas, 0.5 liang).
Pound and sieve the above herbs into powder. In a copper vessel, first decoct one sheng of rice vinegar until it resembles a paste. Then sequentially add the herb powder. Simmer over low heat. When ready to form pills, shape them. Take after a long period.
Prescription for Amenorrhea with Mental Fluctuation and Irritability:
Sheng Dihuang Zhi (Fresh Juice of Radix Rehmanniae, 3 he), Qianshuang (Plumbi Subcarbonas, 0.5 liang, finely ground).
Take one he of Sheng Dihuang Zhi to mix with half a qian of Qianshuang. Take three to four times daily.
Prescription for Amenorrhea:
Shoushi (Faeces Muscae Domesticae, 1 liang, burnt to ash).
Finely grind. Take 1 qian mixed with warm wine on an empty stomach. Highly effective.
Prescription for Amenorrhea with Blood Stasis Forming Masses and Abdominal Pain:
Yanzhihong (Zhihan, Radix Curcumae Longae? Note: Text says "Zhihan", often refers to specific processed Curcuma or similar, here listed separately from Jianghuang), Jianghuang (Rhizoma Curcumae Longae), Chuan Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, chopped and lightly fried, 0.5 liang each).
Pound and sieve into a fine powder. Take 1 qian mixed with warm wine before meals.