夫酒者。祭天享地。顺世和人。行气和血。乃可陶情性。世人能饮者。固不可缺。凡遇
天寒
冒露。或入病家。则饮酒三五盏。壮精神。辟疫疠。饮者不过。量力而已。过则耗伤血气也
古云。饮酒无量。不及乱。此言信矣。饮者未尝得于和气血。抑且有伤脾胃。伤于形。乱
于性。颠倒是非。皆此物也。早酒伤胃。宿酒伤脾。为呕吐痰沫。醉后入房。以竭其精。令
人死亦不知。虽知者亦迷而不戒。养活高人。当寡欲而养精神。节饮食以介眉寿。此先圣之
格言。实后人之龟鉴也。本草云。酒性大热有毒。大能助火。一饮下咽。肺先受之。肺为五
脏之华盖。属金本燥。酒性喜升。气必随之。痰郁于上。溺涩于下。肺受贼邪。不生肾水。
水不能制心火。诸病生焉。其始也病浅。或呕吐。或自汗。或疮疥。或鼻 。或泄利。或心
脾痛。尚可散而出也。其久也病深。或为消渴。为内疽。为肺痿。为痔漏。为鼓胀。为黄
疸。为失明
为哮喘。为劳嗽。为血衄。为颠痫。为难状之病。倘非高明。未易处治。凡嗜酒者。可不
慎乎。
一论治酒病当发汗。其次莫如利小便。使上下分消其湿可也。此药治饮酒太过。呕吐痰
逆。心神烦乱。胸膈痞塞。手足战摇。小便不利。大便稀溏。饮食减少等症。宜服
葛花解酲汤
葛花(五钱) 砂仁(五钱) 白豆蔻(去壳五钱) 人参(二钱五分) 白术(去芦炒二钱)
白茯苓(去皮一钱五分) 青皮(去穣一钱五分) 陈皮(一钱五分) 木香(五钱) 猪苓(
一钱五分) 泽泻(二钱) 神曲(二钱炒) 干生姜(二钱) 素有热者。加黄连。(姜汁炒一
钱)
上为细末和匀。每服三钱。白汤调下。但得微汗。酒病去矣。论云。此皆不得已用之。
岂可
恃赖以日日饮酒耶。是方气味辛温。偶因病酒服之。则不损元气。何者。敌酒病故也。若频
服之。则损人天年也。
一治烧酒醉伤不醒者。急用绿豆粉荡皮切片。将箸开口。用冷水送下。
一论此药能壮脾进饮食。令人饮酒不醉。用
八仙锉散
丁香 砂仁 白豆蔻(去壳各三钱) 粉葛(二两) 百药煎(二钱半) 木瓜(盐窖一两)
烧盐(一两) 甘草(一钱半)
上细锉。人不能饮酒者。只抄一钱细嚼。温酒下。即能饮酒不醉。只可暂服。过服。未
有不伤人之元气也。
一论饮酒过多。大醉难醒。服此即解。
石葛汤
石膏(五两) 葛根(锉) 生姜(锉各五钱)
上锉。每服五钱。水煎温服。
一论腹中膈气痞满。面色黄黑。将成癖疾。饮食不进。日渐肌瘦。如欲饮酒。先服之。
多饮不醉。
百杯丸
丁香(五十个) 橘红 小茴香 三棱(炮三钱) 莪术(炮三钱) 砂仁 白豆蔻(三十
个) 干姜(三钱) 生姜(一两去皮切片盐一两浸一宿焙干) 甘草(炙二钱) 人参(三钱
)木香(二钱)
上为细末。炼蜜为丸。朱砂为衣。每一两作五丸。每服一丸。细嚼。生姜汤送下。
一论酒积。面黄黑色。腹胀不消。甘遂一钱为末。用槽头猪肉一两。细切如泥。入遂末
在内。和匀。通作一丸。纸裹。烧令香熟。取出。临卧细嚼。用好酒送下。
解酒仙丹 曾府传。
白果仁(八两) 葡萄(八两) 薄荷叶(一两) 侧柏枝(一两) 细辛(五分) 朝脑(五分
)细茶(四两) 当归(五钱) 丁香(五分) 官桂(五分) 砂仁(一两) 甘松(一两)
上为细末。炼蜜为丸。如芡实大。每服一丸。细嚼。清茶送下。极能解。
神仙醒酒丹(周藩京山王传)。
葛花(五分) 赤小豆花 绿豆花(各二两) 家葛花(捣碎水澄粉八两) 真柿霜(四两)
白豆蔻(五钱)
上取细末。和匀。用生藕汁捣和作丸。如弹子大。每用一丸。嚼而咽之。立醒。
一论饮酒人。元气虚弱。四肢无力。饮食减少。面红如妆。宜用补中益气汤(方见补益)
加
陈皮、半夏、干葛、白芍、神曲、麦芽、枳壳。小便闭。加麦门冬三钱。大便闭。加桃仁一
钱。红花一钱。火麻仁一钱五分。
一儒者善饮。便滑溺涩。食减胸满。腿足渐肿。症属脾肾虚寒。用加减金匮肾气丸。进
食消肿。更用八味丸。胃强脾健而愈。
一人善饮酒。泄泻腹胀。吐痰作呕口干。此脾胃之气虚。先用六君子加神曲止呕。再用
益气汤加茯苓、半夏泄胀。亦愈。
此症若湿热壅滞。当用葛花解酲汤分消其湿。湿既去而泻未已。须用六君子加神曲。实
脾土。化酒积。然虽为酒而作。实因脾土虚弱。不能专主湿热。
醒醉汤 用青橄榄。黄损者不用。瓦上磨去粗皮核。细切如缕一斤。以粉草末二两。炒
盐二两。拌匀。入瓷罐内密封。以沸汤点服。自然生津液。醒醉极妙。
饮酒不醉方
薄荷(五钱) 干葛(二两) 桂花(三钱) 白梅肉(五钱)
上为末为丸。先放口内舌下。自然酒化。
断酒法 用驴胞衣烧灰调酒服。
伤酒不药法 心中酒食停积。或被人劝饮过多。一切服下。胸腹胀满不消。
用盐花频擦牙齿。温水漱下。不过三次。如汤泼雪。实时宽肠通快。诚妙法也。
一治饮酒过多。蕴热胸膈。以致吐血衄血。
葛花(二两) 黄连(四两)
上为末。以大黄末熬膏。和为丸如梧子大。每服百丸。温水送下。
一人饮酒过度。大醉不醒。一家怆惶。无计可施。来告予。用樟树上嫩叶晒干为末。真
葛花末。二味各等分。每服三钱。白滚水调服立愈。
Wine is originally used for sacrificing to Heaven and Earth, harmonizing with the world and interpersonal relations, circulating Qi and Blood, thereby tempering one's nature. For those in the world who can drink, it is indeed indispensable not to lack it completely. However, whenever encountering cold weather, exposure to rain and dew, or entering a sick person's home, one should only drink three to five cups to invigorate the spirit and ward off epidemics. Drinkers must act according to their capacity. Excessive drinking will consume and damage Qi and Blood.
As the ancients said: "Drink without losing measure, do not reach the point of confusion." This statement is indeed credible. Drinkers rarely obtain the benefit of harmonizing Qi and Blood; instead, they often injure the Spleen and Stomach, damage the physical form, disturb their temperament, and reverse right and wrong, all due to this substance. Morning drinking injures the Stomach; overnight wine injures the Spleen, leading to vomiting of phlegm and foam. Engaging in sexual activity after getting drunk exhausts Essence (Jing), causing people to die without even knowing it. Even those who know better are often intoxicated by it and fail to abstain. Truly wise individuals should practice restraint in desires to nourish their Spirit (Shen) and regulate their diet to prolong their lifespan. These are the maxims of the ancient sages and serve as a mirror for future generations.
The *Bencao* states: Wine has a great heat property and is toxic; it greatly assists Fire. Once swallowed, the Lung receives it first. The Lung is the canopy of the five Zang organs, belongs to Metal, and is naturally dry. Wine's nature tends to ascend, so Qi follows it upward, causing Phlegm to stagnate in the upper Jiao and urine to become obstructed in the lower Jiao. When the Lung is invaded by pathogenic factors, it fails to generate Kidney Water. Without sufficient Water to control Heart Fire, various diseases arise. Initially, the disease is shallow, manifesting as vomiting, spontaneous sweating, sores and scabies, epistaxis, diarrhea or dysentery, or Heart-Spleen pain, which can still be dispersed and expelled. If prolonged, the disease becomes deep, potentially developing into Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst syndrome), internal abscesses, Fei Wei (lung atrophy), hemorrhoids and fistulas, Gu Zhang (drum-like distension/ascites), Huang Dan (jaundice), blindness, asthma, Lao Sou (chronic cough), blood epistaxis/hematemesis, Dian Xian (epilepsy), and other indescribable conditions. Unless treated by a highly skilled physician, these are difficult to manage. Can those addicted to wine afford to be careless?
First Discussion: To treat alcohol-related illness, diaphoresis (sweating) should be employed first; alternatively, promoting urination is effective, allowing the dampness to be eliminated from above and below. This prescription treats symptoms caused by excessive drinking, such as vomiting with phlegm reversal, mental restlessness and confusion, chest and diaphragm fullness and obstruction, trembling of hands and feet, difficulty in urination, loose stools, and reduced appetite. It is suitable to take Ge Hua Jie Cheng Tang (Kudzu Flower Decoction to Relieve Intoxication).
Ge Hua (Kudzu Flower, 5 qian) Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit, 5 qian) Bai Dou Kou (White Cardamom, peeled, 5 qian) Ren Shen (Ginseng Root, 2.5 qian) Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome, de-rhizome and stir-fried, 2 qian) Bai Fu Ling (Poria, peeled, 1.5 qian) Qing Pi (Green Tangerine Peel, de-albedo, 1.5 qian) Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel, 1.5 qian) Mu Xiang (Costus Root, 5 qian) Zhu Ling (Polyporus, 1.5 qian) Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome, 2 qian) Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven, stir-fried, 2 qian) Gan Sheng Jiang (Dried Ginger, 2 qian). For those with existing heat, add Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome, stir-fried with ginger juice, 1 qian).
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix evenly. Take 3 qian each time, mixed with warm water. As long as a slight sweat occurs, the alcohol illness will be resolved. The discussion states: These measures are used only when unavoidable. How can one rely on them to drink every day? This formula has acrid and warm properties. Taking it occasionally for alcohol illness will not damage Yuan Qi (Original Qi), because it counteracts the alcohol illness. However, frequent use will damage one's natural lifespan.
Second Treatment: For coma due to strong liquor intoxication, urgently use slices of Mung Bean Powder skin. Pry open the mouth with chopsticks and administer with cold water.
Third Discussion: This medicine strengthens the Spleen, promotes appetite, and prevents drunkenness. Use Ba Xian Cuo San (Eight Immortals Chopped Powder).
Ding Xiang (Clove) Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit) Bai Dou Kou (White Cardamom, peeled, 3 qian each) Fen Ge (Kudzu Root, 2 liang) Bai Yao Jian (Fermented Tea Cake, 2.5 qian) Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit, salt-cured, 1 liang) Shao Yan (Calcined Salt, 1 liang) Gan Cao (Licorice Root, 1.5 qian).
Chop finely. For those unable to drink alcohol, chew 1 qian thoroughly and swallow with warm wine. One will be able to drink without getting drunk. This may only be taken temporarily; excessive consumption will inevitably damage Yuan Qi.
Fourth Discussion: For excessive drinking resulting in severe intoxication and inability to wake, taking this formula will resolve it.
Shi Ge Tang (Gypsum and Kudzu Decoction)
Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 5 liang) Ge Gen (Kudzu Root, chopped) Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger, chopped, 5 qian each).
Chop finely. Take 5 qian each time, decoct in water and take warm.
Fifth Discussion: For abdominal and diaphragmatic Qi stagnation with fullness, yellow-black complexion, impending accumulation disease, loss of appetite, and progressive emaciation. If one wishes to drink, take this beforehand to avoid drunkenness even with heavy consumption.
Bai Bei Wan (Hundred Cups Pill)
Ding Xiang (Clove, 50 pieces) Ju Hong (Tangerine Albedo) Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel Seed) San Leng (Curcuma Zedoaria Rhizome, processed, 3 qian) E Zhu (Curcuma Phaeocaulis Rhizome, processed, 3 qian) Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit) Bai Dou Kou (White Cardamom, 30 pieces) Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger, 3 qian) Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger, 1 liang, peeled, sliced, soaked in 1 liang salt overnight, then dried) Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried, 2 qian) Ren Shen (Ginseng Root, 3 qian) Mu Xiang (Costus Root, 2 qian).
Grind into a fine powder, make pills with refined honey, coat with Cinnabar (Zhu Sha). Each 1 liang makes 5 pills. Take 1 pill each time, chew thoroughly, and swallow with Ginger Decoction.
Sixth Discussion: For Alcohol Accumulation (Jiu Ji), presenting with yellow-black complexion and persistent abdominal distension. Take Gan Sui (Euphorbia Kansui Root) 1 qian powdered, mixed with 1 liang of pork neck meat cut into paste. Mix evenly, form one pill, wrap in paper, and roast until fragrant and cooked. Remove and chew thoroughly before bed, swallowing with good wine.
Jie Jiu Xian Dan (Immortal Alcohol-Resolving Elixir) (Transmitted by the Zeng Family).
Bai Guo Ren (Ginkgo Seed, 8 liang) Pu Tao (Grape, 8 liang) Bo He Ye (Mint Leaf, 1 liang) Ce Bai Zhi (Platycladus Branch, 1 liang) Xi Xin (Asarum Root, 5 fen) Nao Nao (Camphor/Borneol, 5 fen) Xi Cha (Fine Tea, 4 liang) Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root, 5 qian) Ding Xiang (Clove, 5 fen) Guan Gui (Cinnamon Bark, 5 fen) Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit, 1 liang) Gan Song (Nardostachys Root, 1 liang).
Grind into a fine powder, make pills with refined honey, size like Euryale Seed (Qian Shi). Take 1 pill each time, chew thoroughly, and swallow with clear tea. Extremely effective in resolving intoxication.
Shen Xian Xing Jiu Dan (Immortal Awakening Alcohol Elixir) (Transmitted by Prince Jingshan of Zhou Fan).
Ge Hua (Kudzu Flower, 5 fen) Chi Xiao Dou Hua (Red Adzuki Bean Flower) Lv Dou Hua (Mung Bean Flower, 2 liang each) Jia Ge Hua (Domestic Kudzu Flower, pounded and washed for starch, 8 liang) Zhen Shi Shuang (True Persimmon Frost, 4 liang) Bai Dou Kou (White Cardamom, 5 qian).
Take the fine powder, mix evenly, and knead into pills using fresh Lotus Root Juice, size like marbles. Take 1 pill each time, chew and swallow. Instantly awakens the patient.
Seventh Discussion: For drinkers with deficient Yuan Qi, weak limbs, reduced appetite, and flushed face resembling makeup. Use Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction - see Tonification section), adding Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Gan Ge (Dried Kudzu Root), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven), Mai Ya (Barley Sprout), and Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange Fruit). If urine is obstructed, add Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, 3 qian). If stool is obstructed, add Tao Ren (Peach Seed, 1 qian), Hong Hua (Safflower, 1 qian), and Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seed, 1.5 qian).
Eighth Case: A scholar who drinks heavily presented with loose stools, difficult urination, reduced food intake, chest fullness, and gradual swelling of legs and feet. The syndrome belongs to Spleen-Kidney Yang Deficiency and Cold. Use Jia Jian Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (Modified Golden Chamber Kidney Qi Pill) to improve appetite and reduce swelling. Subsequently use Ba Wei Wan (Eight-Ingredient Pill), resulting in recovery through strengthened Stomach and Spleen function.
Ninth Case: A man who drinks heavily presented with diarrhea, abdominal distension, vomiting of phlegm, and dry mouth. This indicates deficiency of Spleen-Stomach Qi. First use Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction) plus Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) to stop vomiting. Then use Yi Qi Tang (Qi-Augmenting Decoction) plus Fu Ling (Poria) and Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber) to resolve distension. Also recovered.
If this syndrome is due to Damp-Heat congestion, use Ge Hua Jie Cheng Tang to separate and eliminate dampness. After dampness is removed but diarrhea persists, use Liu Jun Zi Tang plus Shen Qu to strengthen the Spleen Earth and transform alcohol accumulation. Although caused by alcohol, the root cause is actually Spleen Earth weakness, failing to properly manage Damp-Heat.
Xing Zui Tang (Awakening Drunkenness Decoction): Use green olives. Discard yellow/damaged ones. Rub off the rough skin and pits on a tile, slice finely into shreds (1 jin). Mix with 2 liang of Licorice Powder and 2 liang of stir-fried salt. Seal in a porcelain jar. Take by pouring boiling water over it. Naturally generates body fluids; excellent for waking from drunkenness.
Jiu Yin Bu Zui Fang (Formula for Drinking Without Getting Drunk)
Bo He (Mint Herb, 5 qian) Gan Ge (Dried Kudzu Root, 2 liang) Gui Hua (Osmanthus Flower, 3 qian) Bai Mei Rou (White Plum Flesh, 5 qian).
Grind into powder and make pills. Place under the tongue before drinking; alcohol will naturally dissolve.
Duan Jiu Fa (Method to Quit Alcohol): Burn Donkey Placenta (Lv Bao Yi) to ash, mix with wine, and take.
Shang Jiu Bu Yao Fa (Non-Medicinal Method for Alcohol Injury): For feeling of stagnation of alcohol and food in the heart/chest, or excessive drinking urged by others, resulting in unrelieved chest and abdominal fullness.
Frequently rub teeth with Salt Flower (Yan Hua), rinse mouth with warm water and swallow. Within three times, it feels like hot water pouring on snow, instantly relaxing the intestines and bringing relief. A truly wonderful method.
Tenth Treatment: For excessive drinking causing heat accumulation in the chest and diaphragm, leading to hematemesis or epistaxis.
Ge Hua (Kudzu Flower, 2 liang) Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome, 4 liang).
Grind into powder. Make pills using Da Huang (Rhubarb Rhizome) powder boiled into a paste, size like Wutong seeds. Take 100 pills each time, swallow with warm water.
Eleventh Case: A man drank excessively, fell into deep drunkenness, and could not wake up. His family was panicked and helpless. They came to me. I used tender leaves from a Camphor tree, dried and powdered, mixed equally with true Ge Hua powder. Take 3 qian each time, mixed with plain boiled water. Immediately cured.