夫消渴者。为虽渴而不小便是也。由少年服五石诸丸。积经年岁。石势结于肾中。使人
下焦
也。
其脉
此五
此
治消渴。体热烦闷。头痛。不能食。麦门冬散方。
麦门冬（二两去心） 茅根（二两锉） 栝蒌根（二两） 芦根（一两锉） 石膏（二
两） 甘草
（一两炙微赤锉）
上件药。捣粗罗为散。每服四钱。以水一中盏。入小麦一百粒。煎至六分。去滓。不计
时候温服。
治消渴不止。心神烦乱。宜服此方。
铁粉（一两细研） 麦门冬（二两去心焙） 牡蛎（一两烧为粉） 知母（一两） 黄
连（二两
去须） 苦参〔一（二）两锉〕 栝蒌根（二两） 金箔（一百片细研） 银箔〔五十（二
百）片细
研〕
上件药。捣细罗为散。入铁粉等。同研令匀。每服不计时候。以清粥饮调下一钱。
治消渴。心神烦闷。头痛。黄丹散方。
黄丹（三分炒令紫色） 栝蒌根（一两） 前胡〔（胡粉）一两〕 甘草（一两炙微赤
锉） 泽
泻
（半两） 石膏（一两细研） 赤石脂（半两细研） 贝母（半两煨令微黄）
上件药。捣细罗为散。入研了药令匀。不计时候。以清粥饮调服一钱。
治消渴不止。宜服此方。
黄丹（一两炒令紫色） 栝蒌根（一两） 麦门冬（二两去心焙） 甘草（二两炙微赤
锉） 赤
茯苓（一两）
上件药。捣细罗为散。入黄丹研令匀。每服不计时候。以温水调下一钱。
又方。
铅霜（半两细研） 黄连（半两去须） 栝蒌根（半两） 人参（半两去芦头） 黄丹
（半两炒
令紫色）
上件药。捣细罗为散。入研了药令匀。不计时候。以温水调下半钱。
治消渴。心烦躁方。
栝蒌根（一两） 石膏（二两） 甘草（一两炙微赤锉） 柑子皮（一两汤浸去白瓤）
上件药。捣细罗为散。每服不计时候。煮大麦饮调下一钱。
治消渴。心神烦乱。唇口焦干。咽喉不利。赤茯苓煎方。
赤茯苓（五两为末） 白蜜（半斤） 淡竹沥（一小盏） 生地黄汁（一中盏）
上件药。调搅令匀。以慢火煎成膏。每服不计时候。以清粥饮调下一茶匙。
治消渴。吃水渐多。小便涩少。皮肤干燥。心神烦热。宜服此方。
密陀僧（半两细研） 黄连（半两去须） 滑石（半两细研） 栝蒌根（半两）
上件药。捣细罗为散。入研了药令匀。不计时候。用清粥饮调下一钱。
治消渴。润肺心。黄连散方。
黄连（二两去须捣罗为末） 生地黄汁（三合） 生栝蒌汁（三合） 牛乳（三合）
上用三味汁相和。每服三合。不计时候。调下黄连末一钱。
又方。
白羊肺（一具切片） 牡蛎（二两烧为粉） 胡燕窠中草（烧灰一两）
上件药。捣细罗为散。每于食后。以新汲水调下二钱。
治消渴久不瘥。体瘦心烦。黄连丸方。
黄连（半两去须） 黄 （半两锉） 栀子仁（一分） 苦参（半两锉） 人参〔一两
（分）去芦
头〕 葳蕤（一分） 知母（一分） 麦门冬（一两去心焙） 栝蒌根（半两） 甘草（一
分炙微赤
锉） 地
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。以粥饮下三十丸。
治消渴。不问年月深浅。困笃者。宜服此铁粉丸方。
铁粉（二两细研） 鸡 （一两微炙） 栝蒌根（三分） 土瓜根（一两） 苦参（三
分锉）
黄连（三分去
箔（五
十片细研）
上件药。捣罗为末。入研了药。更研令匀。炼蜜和捣三五百杵。丸如梧桐子大。每服。
不计时候。以清粥饮下三十丸。
治消渴。心神虚烦燥闷。栝蒌根丸方。
栝蒌根（一两） 麦门冬（一两去心焙） 甘草（三分炙微赤锉） 黄连（三分去须） 赤
石脂
（半两） 泽泻（半两） 石膏（一两）
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。以清粥饮下三十丸。
治消渴久不止。心神烦壅。眠卧不安。宜服此方。
黄连（一两去须） 皂荚树鹅（一两微炙） 苦参（二两锉） 栝蒌根（二两） 赤茯
苓（二两）
知母（二两） 白石英（一两细研） 金箔（五十片细研） 银箔（五十片细研）
上件药。捣罗为末。入石英金银箔相和。研令匀。以炼蜜和捣三五百杵。丸如梧桐子大
每服不计时候。煮小麦汤下三十丸。竹叶汤下亦得。
治消渴。四肢烦热。口干心燥。宜服此方。
栝蒌根（二两） 麦门冬（二两去心焙） 苦参（三分锉） 人参（三分去芦头） 知
母（三分）
上件药。捣罗为末。用牛胆汁和丸。如小豆大。不计时候。以清粥饮下二十丸。
又方。
水蛇（一条活者剥皮炙黄捣末） 蜗牛（不限多少水浸五日取涎入腻粉一分煎令稠） 麝
香
（一分细研）
上件药。用粟米饭和丸。如绿豆大。每服。不计时候。以生姜汤下十丸。
治消渴烦热闷乱。宜服此方。
苦参（三两锉） 黄连（一两去须） 麝香（一钱细研）
上件药。捣罗为末。入麝香。研令匀。炼蜜和丸。如梧桐子大。每服不计时候。以清粥
饮下二十丸。
治消渴久不瘥。吃食少。心神烦乱。宜服此方。
黄连〔一两（斤）去须〕 生地黄（五斤烂研布绞取汁）
上捣黄连碎。入地黄汁内。浸一宿。曝干。又浸。又曝。令地黄汁尽为度。曝干捣罗为
末。炼蜜和捣三五百杵。丸如梧桐子大。不计时候。以清粥饮下二十丸。
治消渴。饮水绝多。身体黄瘦方。
栝蒌根 黄连（去须） 铁粉（细研以上各等分）
上件药。捣罗为末。入铁粉研令匀。炼蜜和丸。如梧桐子大。不计时候。煎茅根汤下二
十丸。
又方。
黄连（半两去须） 黄丹（半两炒令紫色） 豆豉（半两炒干）
上件药。捣罗为末。入黄丹研令匀。用软饭和丸。如梧桐子大。每于食后。以温水下十
五丸。
又方。
密陀僧（三分细研） 黄连（三分去须）
上件药。捣细罗为散。都研令细。每遇渴时。抄一字于舌上。以水下之。
又方。
瓦窑突上黑煤。结干似铁屎者。半斤。捣取末。更以生姜四两同捣。绢袋盛。以水五升
浸。取汁。不计时候。冷冻饮料半合。
治消渴。小便不利方。
宜多烧竹沥。食后时饮一合。
又方。
黄柏半斤。细锉。以水一斗。煮三二十沸。去滓。恣意饮之。便愈。
又方。
故屋上古瓦两口。净洗捶碎。以水煮取浓汁。食后。温频服一小盏。
又方。
黄连（三两去须）
上捣罗为末。炼蜜和丸。如梧桐子大。每于食后。以温水下二十丸。
又方。
桑根白皮（三两锉）
上以水三大盏。煎至二盏。去滓。温温频服一小盏。
治消渴热。或心神烦乱。宜服此方。
冬瓜一枚。近一头切断。去子。以黄连二两。去须。杵为末。纳瓜中。合定。用绳缚。
蒸半
劳。
又方。
生栝蒌根五两。烂研。用水三大盏。浸一宿。绞取汁。每于食后。服一小盏。
又方。
秋麻子半升。以水三大盏。煎至二盏。去滓。时服一小盏。
又方。
罂粟一合。细研。以温水一大盏。调令匀。分三服。食前服之。
又方。
活蜗牛四十九枚。以水一大盏。于瓷器中浸一宿。以器盖之。其蜗牛自缘其器上
。取水顿服之。重者不过三服。
又方。
桑椹熟之时。尽意多食之。唯多益佳。渴即便瘥。
又方。
地骨皮（一两末）
上以半天河水一中盏。井华水一大盏。同煎至一大盏。去滓。食后分温二服。
又方。
冬瓜瓤一两。曝干捣碎。以水一中盏。煎至六分。去滓温服。
又方。
黍米泔一大盏。温服之。
又方。
田中活螺（三升洗去土）
上以糯米二升。煮为稀粥。可及二斗。已来。候冷。即将田螺置于冷粥盆内。以物盖养
之。待螺食尽粥。却吐出沫。收之。任性饮之。
又方。
黄肥栝蒌一颗。以酒一中盏。洗取瓤。去皮子。煎成膏。入白矾末一两。和丸。如梧桐
子大。每服不计时候。以粥饮下十丸。
又方。
黑铅锉为末。用水银同结如泥。取大豆许大。常含咽津。
又方。
黄丹（不限多少）
上每服。以新汲水调下一钱。兼每日作荞麦仁粥。空腹食一大盏。
又方。
蚕蛹（一两）
上以无灰酒一中盏。水一大盏。同煮取一中盏。澄清。去蚕蛹服之。
又方。
顿服乌麻油一二合。神验。
又方。
黄瓜根（三两） 黄连（三两去须）
上件药。捣罗为末。炼蜜和丸。如梧桐子大。每于食后。以温水下二十丸。
又方。
兔骨（一具炙微黄捣碎） 大麦苗（二斤切）
上以水一斗。煮取汁五升。每服一小盏。日三四服。
治消渴发动。饮水无限。口干渴方。
生萝卜。烂捣绞汁二升。任性渴即饮之。
又方。
豆豉三合。以水二大盏。煎取浓汁。顿服。
Xiaoke (Wasting and Thirsting Syndrome) is characterized by thirst without a corresponding increase in urination volume. This condition arises from the long-term accumulation of mineral drugs, such as Wushi Wan (Five-Mineral Pills), taken in youth, leading to the binding of mineral toxicity in the Kidneys and dysfunction of the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner).
For Xiaoke presenting with body heat, mental restlessness, headache, and inability to eat, use Maidong San (Ophiopogon Powder).
Maidong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 2 liang, heart removed) Maogen (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 2 liang, sliced) Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 2 liang) Lugeng (Bambusae Caulis Retinens, 1 liang, sliced) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 2 liang) Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 1 liang, honey-fried until slightly red and sliced)
Crush the above herbs into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhong of water and 100 grains of wheat. Decoct until 6 fen remains. Strain. Take warm at any time.
For persistent Xiaoke accompanied by mental restlessness and confusion, this formula is suitable.
Tiefen (Plumbum Metallicum, 1 liang, finely ground) Maidong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 2 liang, heart removed and dried) Muli (Concha Ostreae, 1 liang, calcined to powder) Zhimu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 1 liang) Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 2 liang, stamens removed) Kushen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, 1 or 2 liang, sliced) Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 2 liang) Jinbo (Folium Aurum, 100 pieces, finely ground) Yinbo (Folium Argenti, 50 or 200 pieces, finely ground)
Pulverize the above herbs into a fine powder. Mix in the Tiefen and other ingredients evenly. Take 1 qian per dose mixed with thin rice gruel at any time.
For Xiaoke presenting with mental restlessness and headache, use Huangdan San (Minium Powder).
Huangdan (Minium, 3 fen, stir-fried until purple) Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 1 liang) Qianhu (Radix Peucedani, 1 liang) Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 1 liang, honey-fried until slightly red and sliced) Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 0.5 liang) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 1 liang, finely ground) Chishizhi (Halloysitum Rubrum, 0.5 liang, finely ground) Beimu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae, 0.5 liang, baked until slightly yellow)
Pulverize the above herbs into a fine powder. Mix with the pre-ground ingredients evenly. Take 1 qian mixed with thin rice gruel at any time.
For persistent Xiaoke, this formula is suitable.
Huangdan (Minium, 1 liang, stir-fried until purple) Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 1 liang) Maidong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 2 liang, heart removed and dried) Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 liang, honey-fried until slightly red and sliced) Chifuling (Poria Cocos with Red Cortex, 1 liang)
Pulverize the above herbs into a fine powder. Mix with Huangdan evenly. Take 1 qian mixed with warm water at any time.
Another prescription.
Qianshuang (Plumbi Subcarbonas, 0.5 liang, finely ground) Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 0.5 liang, stamens removed) Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 0.5 liang) Renshen (Radix Ginseng, 0.5 liang, radix removed) Huangdan (Minium, 0.5 liang, stir-fried until purple)
Pulverize the above herbs into a fine powder. Mix with the pre-ground ingredients evenly. Take 0.5 qian mixed with warm water at any time.
For Xiaoke with heart fire and irritability, use Xin Fan Zao Fang.
Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 1 liang) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 2 liang) Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 1 liang, honey-fried until slightly red and sliced) Ganzipi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, 1 liang, soaked in hot water, white pith removed)
Pulverize the above herbs into a fine powder. Take 1 qian mixed with decoction of large barley at any time.
For Xiaoke presenting with mental restlessness, dry lips and mouth, and throat discomfort, use Chifuling Jian.
Chifuling (Poria Cocos with Red Cortex, 5 liang, powdered) Baimi (Mel, 0.5 jin) Danzhuli (Spiritus Bambusae, 1 xiao zhan) Shengdihuangzhi (Succus Radix Rehmanniae Recens, 1 zhong)
Mix and stir evenly. Simmer over low heat until it becomes an ointment. Take one tea spoon mixed with thin rice gruel at any time.
For Xiaoke with increasing water intake, scanty and painful urination, dry skin, and mental heat, this formula is suitable.
Mituo seng (Lithargyrus, 0.5 liang, finely ground) Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 0.5 liang, stamens removed) Huashi (Talcum, 0.5 liang, finely ground) Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 0.5 liang)
Pulverize the above herbs into a fine powder. Mix with the pre-ground ingredients evenly. Take 1 qian mixed with thin rice gruel at any time.
For Xiaoke to moisten the Lungs and Heart, use Huanglian San.
Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 2 liang, stamens removed, pulverized) Shengdihuangzhi (Succus Radix Rehmanniae Recens, 3 he) Sheng Gualouzhi (Succus Fructus Trichosanthis, 3 he) Niuru (Lac Bubali, 3 he)
Mix the three juices together. Take 3 he per dose. Mix with 1 qian of Huanglian powder at any time.
Another prescription.
Baiyangfei (Pul Avis Caprae Hirci, 1 piece, sliced) Muli (Concha Ostreae, 2 liang, calcined to powder) Huyan ke zhong cao (Herba within Swallow's Nest, 1 liang, charred to ash)
Pulverize the above herbs into a fine powder. Take 2 qian mixed with fresh well water after meals.
For chronic Xiaoke not healing, with emaciation and mental restlessness, use Huanglian Wan.
Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 0.5 liang, stamens removed) Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae, 0.5 liang, sliced) Zhizi ren (Semen Gossypii Herbacei, 1 fen) Kushen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, 0.5 liang, sliced) Renshen (Radix Ginseng, 1 liang or 1 fen, radix removed) Weirui (Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati, 1 fen) Zhimu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 1 fen) Maidong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 1 liang, heart removed and dried) Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 0.5 liang) Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 1 fen, honey-fried until slightly red and sliced)
Pulverize the above herbs. Mix with refined honey and pound 200-300 times. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 30 pills with rice gruel at any time.
For severe Xiaoke regardless of duration, this Tiefen Wan is suitable.
Tiefen (Plumbum Metallicum, 2 liang, finely ground) Ji Neijin (Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli, 1 liang, lightly roasted) Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 3 fen) Tugua gen (Radix Cucumis Meloidis, 1 liang) Kushen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, 3 fen, sliced) Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 3 fen, stamens removed) Jinbo (Folium Aurum, 50 pieces, finely ground) Yinbo (Folium Argenti, [text missing, inferred Silver Leaf], finely ground)
Pulverize the above herbs. Mix with pre-ground ingredients and grind evenly. Mix with refined honey and pound 300-500 times. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 30 pills with thin rice gruel at any time.
For Xiaoke with deficient mental restlessness and oppression, use Gualougen Wan.
Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 1 liang) Maidong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 1 liang, heart removed and dried) Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 3 fen, honey-fried until slightly red and sliced) Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 3 fen, stamens removed) Chishizhi (Halloysitum Rubrum, 0.5 liang) Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 0.5 liang) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 1 liang)
Pulverize the above herbs. Mix with refined honey and pound 200-300 times. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 30 pills with thin rice gruel at any time.
For persistent Xiaoke with mental congestion, sleeplessness, this formula is suitable.
Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 1 liang, stamens removed) Zhaojia shu e (Insect on Soap Pod Tree, 1 liang, lightly roasted) Kushen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, 2 liang, sliced) Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 2 liang) Chifuling (Poria Cocos with Red Cortex, 2 liang) Zhimu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 2 liang) Bai shiy ing (Quartzum Album, 1 liang, finely ground) Jinbo (Folium Aurum, 50 pieces, finely ground) Yinbo (Folium Argenti, 50 pieces, finely ground)
Pulverize the above herbs. Mix with quartz and gold/silver leaf, grind evenly. Mix with refined honey and pound 300-500 times. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 30 pills with wheat decoction at any time. Zhu Ye Tang (Bamboo Leaf Decoction) may also be used.
For Xiaoke with vexatious heat in four limbs, dry mouth, and dry heart, this formula is suitable.
Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis, 2 liang) Maidong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 2 liang, heart removed and dried) Kushen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, 3 fen, sliced) Renshen (Radix Ginseng, 3 fen, radix removed) Zhimu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 3 fen)
Pulverize the above herbs. Mix with ox bile to form pills the size of small beans. Take 20 pills with thin rice gruel at any time.
Another prescription.
Shui she (Natrix natrix, 1 live snake, skinned, roasted yellow, powdered) Wo niu (Helix Aspersa, quantity unspecified, soaked in water for 5 days, mucus extracted, mixed with Nifen, boiled to thickness) Shexiang (Moschus, 1 fen, finely ground)
Mix with millet rice to form pills the size of mung beans. Take 10 pills with ginger decoction at any time.
For Xiaoke with vexatious heat and confusion, this formula is suitable.
Kushen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, 3 liang, sliced) Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 1 liang, stamens removed) Shexiang (Moschus, 1 qian, finely ground)
Pulverize the above herbs. Mix in Shexiang, grind evenly. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 20 pills with thin rice gruel at any time.
For chronic Xiaoke with poor appetite and mental restlessness, this formula is suitable.
Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 1 liang or 1 jin, stamens removed) Sheng Dihuang (Radix Rehmanniae Recens, 5 jin, mashed and juiced through cloth)
Crush Huanglian. Soak in Dihuang juice overnight. Dry in sun. Repeat soaking and drying until juice is absorbed. Pulverize. Mix with refined honey and pound 300-500 times. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 20 pills with thin rice gruel at any time.
For Xiaoke with excessive drinking and sallow emaciation, use this formula.
Gualougen (Radix Trichosanthis) Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, stamens removed) Tiefen (Plumbum Metallicum, finely ground; equal parts of above)
Pulverize the above herbs. Mix with Tiefen evenly. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 20 pills with Maogen decoction at any time.
Another prescription.
Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 0.5 liang, stamens removed) Huangdan (Minium, 0.5 liang, stir-fried until purple) Dou chi (Sojaes Semen Preparatum, 0.5 liang, stir-fried dry)
Pulverize the above herbs. Mix with Huangdan evenly. Mix with soft rice to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 15 pills with warm water after meals.
Another prescription.
Mituo seng (Lithargyrus, 3 fen, finely ground) Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 3 fen, stamens removed)
Pulverize the above herbs finely. When thirsty, place a "yi" (approx. 0.1 qian) on the tongue and wash down with water.
Another prescription.
Black coal from kiln flues, hardened like iron slag, 0.5 jin. Pulverize. Mix with 4 liang of fresh ginger and pound again. Place in silk bag. Soak in 5 sheng of water. Extract juice. Drink 0.5 he cold at any time.
For Xiaoke with difficult urination, burn much Bamboo Sap (Zhu Li). Drink 1 he after meals.
Another prescription.
Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri, 0.5 jin), finely sliced. Boil in 1 dou of water for 20-30 boils. Strain. Drink freely until cured.
Another prescription.
Two old roof tiles from an old house, cleaned and crushed. Boil in water to extract thick juice. Drink 1 xiao zhan warm frequently after meals.
Another prescription.
Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 3 liang, stamens removed)
Pulverize. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 20 pills with warm water after meals.
Another prescription.
Sanggen baipi (Cortex Mori Radicis, 3 liang, sliced)
Boil 3 zhong of water down to 2 zhong. Strain. Drink 1 xiao zhan warm frequently.
For Xiaoke with heat or mental restlessness, this formula is suitable.
One winter melon. Cut off one end, remove seeds. Insert 2 liang of Huanglian powder (stamens removed). Seal and tie with rope. Steam for half a shi (approx. 2 hours).
Another prescription.
5 liang of fresh Gualougen. Mash. Soak in 3 zhong of water overnight. Squeeze out juice. Drink 1 xiao zhan after meals.
Another prescription.
0.5 sheng of autumn hemp seeds. Boil in 3 zhong of water down to 2 zhong. Strain. Drink 1 xiao zhan occasionally.
Another prescription.
1 he of poppy seeds, finely ground. Mix with 1 zhong of warm water. Divide into 3 doses. Take before meals.
Another prescription.
49 live snails. Soak in 1 zhong of water in a porcelain vessel overnight, covered. Collect the liquid exuded by the snails climbing out. Drink at once. Severe cases: no more than 3 doses.
Another prescription.
Eat ripe mulberries abundantly when in season. The more, the better. Thirst will resolve immediately.
Another prescription.
Digupi (Cortex Lycii Radicis, 1 liang, powdered)
Boil 1 zhong of "half-day river water" and 1 zhong of well-drawn morning water down to 1 zhong. Strain. Take 2 warm doses after meals.
Another prescription.
1 liang of winter melon pulp, dried and crushed. Boil in 1 zhong of water down to 6 fen. Strain and take warm.
Another prescription.
1 zhong of Sorghum washing water (second rinse). Take warm.
Another prescription.
3 sheng of live field snails, washed clean. Cook with 2 sheng of glutinous rice into thin porridge, using up to 2 dou of water. Cool. Place snails in cold porridge bowl, cover, and let them feed. When they finish the porridge, collect the foam they spit out. Drink freely.
Another prescription.
One large yellow Gualou. Wash pulp with 1 zhong of wine. Remove skin and seeds. Boil to paste. Mix with 1 liang of Baifan (Alumen) powder. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 10 pills with rice gruel at any time.
Another prescription.
Black lead (He qian), pounded to powder. Combine with mercury to form mud. Take a soybean-sized amount. Hold in mouth and swallow saliva constantly.
Another prescription.
Huangdan (Minium), quantity unspecified. Take 1 qian mixed with fresh well water per dose. Also, make buckwheat porridge daily. Eat 1 zhong on an empty stomach.
Another prescription.
Can yong (Silkworm pupae, 1 liang)
Boil with 1 zhong of clear wine and 1 zhong of water down to 1 zhong. Clarify. Discard pupae. Drink the liquid.
Another prescription.
Drink 1-2 he of black sesame oil at once. Highly effective.
Another prescription.
Huanggua gen (Radix Cucumis Sativi, 3 liang) Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 3 liang, stamens removed)
Pulverize. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take 20 pills with warm water after meals.
Another prescription.
Tu gu (Rabbit bone, 1 set, roasted yellow and crushed) Da mai miao (Young Hordeum Vulgare, 2 jin, chopped)
Boil in 1 dou of water to extract 5 sheng of juice. Take 1 xiao zhan per dose, 3-4 times daily.
For acute Xiaoke with unlimited thirst and dry mouth, use this formula.
Fresh radish. Mash and squeeze out 2 sheng of juice. Drink freely according to thirst.
Another prescription.
3 he of Dou chi. Boil in 2 zhong of water to extract thick juice. Take at once.