脾胃不和,中寒上冲,胸胁逆满,心腹 痛,痰逆恶心,或时呕吐,心下虚痞
通,饮食减少,短气羸困,温中逐水,止汗去湿。又肠胃冷湿,泄泻注下,水谷不
雷鸣,伤寒时气,里寒外热,霍乱吐利,手足厥冷,胸痹心痛,逆气结气,并皆治
人参 甘草(炒) 白术 干姜(炮,各三两)
上粗末。每三钱,以水一盏半,煎取中盏,去滓,稍热服,空心、食前。
调中顺气,除邪养正。治心腹暴痛,胸膈痞满,短气烦闷,痰逆恶心,食
多倦。常服饮食增进,腑脏和平,肌肤光悦,颜色光润。
麝香(研,半钱) 沉香(二两) 生龙脑(研,一钱) 甘草(炙,一分) 木香 白
豆蔻
上为细末,入研药匀。每服半钱,用沸汤点服,或入生姜一片、盐少许亦得。酒食后服
之大妙。
治气滞不匀,胸膈虚痞,宿冷不消,心腹刺痛。除胀满噎塞,止呕吐恶心。常
胃,进美饮食。
丁香 檀香 木香 白豆蔻仁(各二两) 藿香叶 甘草( ,各八两) 缩砂仁(四
两)
上为末。每服一钱,入盐末一字,用沸汤点服,不计时候。
和一切气,除一切冷,调中补五脏,益精壮阳道,暖腰膝,去邪气。治吐泻转
疼痛,风水毒肿,冷风麻痹。又主中恶心腹痛,蛊毒疰忤鬼气,宿食不消,天行瘴
肾间冷气攻冲,背膂俯仰不利,及妇人血气攻击,心腹撮痛,并宜服之。
天台乌(一百两) 沉香(五十两) 人参(三两) 甘草( ,四两半)
上为末。每服半钱,入生姜三片,盐少许,沸汤点服,空心、食前。
[ Lizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) ]
When the Spleen and Stomach are disharmonious, Cold from the Middle Jiao rushes upward, causing Qi rebellion and fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, pain in the heart and abdomen, rebellious Phlegm with nausea, occasional vomiting, empty stifling sensation in the epigastrium, borborygmus (rumbling of the intestines), reduced appetite, shortness of breath, emaciation, and fatigue. This formula warms the Middle, expels Water, stops sweating, and removes Dampness. It is also indicated for cold-dampness in the intestines and stomach leading to diarrhea with watery stools and undigested food, loud borborygmus; for exterior Cold with interior Heat in Shanghan (Cold Damage) and Shiqi (Seasonal Epidemic diseases); for Huoluan (Cholera-like disorder) with vomiting and diarrhea; for cold extremities; for Xiongbi (Chest Bi syndrome) and heart pain; and for rebellious Qi and stagnant Qi. All these conditions are treated by this formula.
Herbs: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gancao (Licorice Root, stir-fried), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), each 3 liang.
Preparation and Administration: Coarsely powder the herbs. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains, strain, and take slightly warm on an empty stomach or before meals.
[Wuchen Tang (Agarwood and Musk Decoction)]
This formula regulates the Middle, smooths Qi, dispels pathogenic factors, and nourishes Healthy Qi. It treats sudden severe pain in the heart and abdomen, stifling fullness in the chest and diaphragm, shortness of breath with irritability, rebellious Phlegm with nausea, poor appetite, and frequent fatigue. Regular consumption improves dietary intake, harmonizes the Zang-Fu organs, makes the skin lustrous, and gives a healthy complexion.
Herbs: Shexiang (Musk, ground, half qian), Chenxiang (Aquilaria Wood, 2 liang), Sheng Longnao (Borneol, ground, 1 qian), Gancao (Licorice Root, honey-fried, 1 fen), Muxiang (Costus Root), Baidoukou (Cardamom Fruit).
Preparation and Administration: Powder the herbs finely and mix uniformly with the ground ingredients. Take half qian per dose, dissolve in boiling water. Alternatively, add one slice of fresh ginger and a pinch of salt. It is highly recommended to take it after wine or meals.
[Unnamed Formula]
It treats stagnant Qi causing uneven flow, empty stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm, indigestion of retained Cold, and stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen. It relieves distension, dysphagia, vomiting, and nausea. Regular use warms the Stomach and promotes good appetite.
Herbs: Dingxiang (Clove), Tanxiang (Sandalwood), Muxiang (Costus Root), Baidoukou Ren (Cardamom Seed, each 2 liang), Huoxiangye (Patchouli Leaf), Gancao (Licorice Root, processed, each 8 liang), Suosharen (Amomum Fruit, 4 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Powder the herbs. Take 1 qian per dose, add a small amount of salt powder, and dissolve in boiling water. Time of administration is not restricted.
[Tiantai Wuyao San / Wuchen Tang Variation]
It harmonizes all Qi, dispels all Cold, regulates the Middle, tonifies the Five Zang organs, benefits Essence, strengthens Yang, warms the waist and knees, and expels pathogenic factors. It treats vomiting, diarrhea, and tetany with pain; Fengshui toxic swelling; paralysis due to Cold Wind. It also treats Zhong'e (sudden collapse due to evil qi) with heart and abdominal pain, Guduzhuwu Guiqi (parasitic or epidemic spirit diseases), retention of undigested food, Tianxing Zhangqi (epidemic miasma). For Cold Qi attacking from between the Kidneys causing stiffness and difficulty in bending or extending the back, and for women's Blood and Qi attacks causing cramping pain in the heart and abdomen, this formula is suitable.
Herbs: Tiantai Wuyao (Tiantai Sarcode of Linderia, 100 liang), Chenxiang (Aquilaria Wood, 50 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 3 liang), Gancao (Licorice Root, processed, 4.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Powder the herbs. Take half qian per dose, add three slices of fresh ginger and a pinch of salt, and dissolve in boiling water. Take on an empty stomach or before meals.