杨(左) 平素每易呕痰,兹则腿股作痛牵掣,腰膂亦觉不舒。两关脉滑。此痰湿流入经络。
制半夏 川桂枝 制南星 橘红 白僵蚕 炒枳实 威灵仙 煨天麻 云茯苓 指迷茯苓丸
倪(右) 不时内热,热在腿股为甚,形神并不消瘦,此肝火挟湿,郁陷于下也。
粉归身 泽泻 杭白芍 青防风 制香附 羌活 赤白苓 二妙丸
孙(左) 热势降序,头痛仿佛止住,然右足作痛异常,色带赤肿。脉数细弦。肝火湿热袭入足三阳经,脚
气情形。况从湿温传变而来,恐有冲心等患。
川萆 粉丹皮 汉防己 宣木瓜 生薏仁 当归身 丝瓜络 赤白茯苓 盐水炒川柏 龟甲心(炙先服)
左 肝火郁于足三阴经,足心作痛,按之愈甚。
广郁金 杭白芍 阿胶 黑山栀 小青皮 龟甲心
左 膝肿且痛,恐成鹤膝。
左秦艽 生薏仁 独活 酒炒红花 汉防己 川桂枝 萆 建泽泻 威灵仙 赤白苓 当归 二妙丸
荣(左) 左足膝仍然作痛。脉数滑,苔白质腻。风湿热袭入足三阳之络,为势尚盛。
苍术 酒炒防己 萆 威灵仙 赤白茯苓 独活
姜汁炒黄柏 秦艽 上广皮 木瓜 泽泻 制半夏 桂枝
改方加桑寄生当归,活络丸一粒,陈酒化服。
赵(左) 大便已实,咳嗽胸痛亦止。惟膝膑酸楚,足心刺痛,皆肾虚见象。
生地炭(四钱) 白茯苓(三钱) 炒山药(三钱) 怀牛膝(三钱) 泽泻(二钱) 粉丹皮(一钱五分)
扁豆衣(三钱炒) 川贝母(二钱) 海蛤粉(三钱) 虎潜丸(三钱分二次服)
邵(左) 上春两膝作痛,几成鹤膝。今则外寒束缚里热,致风湿热袭入络隧。腿前廉两肩臂作痛,不能
举动,痛后经络烙热,内经所谓脉痹,即热痹也。拟辛温寒以通络泄热。
川桂枝(五分) 光杏仁(三钱) 左秦艽(一钱五分) 射干(五分) 生甘草(五分) 煨石膏(五钱)
木防己(三钱) 酒炒丝瓜络(二钱) 桔梗(一钱)
梁(左) 足心烙热,每至睡醒,辄腰府作痛,运动即定,两太阳亦时作痛。皆湿痰内阻,络隧不宣,甲木从
而少降。宜化痰宣络。
制半夏(二钱) 陈胆星(六分) 制香附(二钱) 上广皮(一钱) 茯苓(三钱) 川萆 (一钱)
炊枳壳(八分) 白僵蚕(二钱) 丝瓜络(二钱酒炒) 清气化痰丸(三钱另服)
毛(右) 左半腰腿仍痛,痛处自觉火热。风湿热乘虚入络。病在产后势难急切从事。
川桂枝(五分) 炙乳没(各三分) 秦艽 当归 桑寄生 羚羊片(八分) 川芎 桑枝 丝瓜络
Yang (Left) Usually prone to vomiting phlegm, now experiencing pain and pulling sensations in the thighs and legs, with discomfort in the lower back and spine. The pulse at both Guan positions is slippery. This is caused by Phlegm-Dampness flowing into the meridians.
Prepared Pinellia Rhizome (Zhi Banxia), Cinnamon Twig (Chuan Guizhi), Prepared Arisaema Rhizome (Zhi Nanting), Tangerine Peel (Juhong), White Silkworm (Bai Jiangcan), Stir-fried Immature Bitter Orange (Chao Zhishi), Spirit of Clematis Root (Weilingxian), Calcuated Gastrodia Tuber (Wei Tianma), Poria (Yun Fuzhu), Zhimi Fuzhu Wan (Pinellia Pill for Confusion).
Ni (Right) Intermittent internal heat, most severe in the thighs, yet body shape and spirit remain unemaciated. This is Liver Fire carrying Dampness, stagnating and sinking into the Lower Jiao.
Angelica Sinensis Root (Fen Guishen), Alisma Rhizome (Zexie), Hangzhou White Peony Root (Hang Baishao), Blue Green Ephedra/Prevented Wind (Qing Fangfeng - *Note: Qing Fangfeng usually refers to Saposhnikovia*), Prepared Cyperus Rhizome (Zhi Xiangfu), Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo), Red and White Poria (Chi Bai Ling), Ermiao Wan (Two Marvels Pill).
Sun (Left) Heat intensity has gradually decreased, headache seems to have stopped, however, the right foot is exceptionally painful, with redness and swelling. The pulse is rapid, fine, and wiry. Liver Fire and Damp-Heat invading the Foot Triple Yang Meridians, presenting as symptoms of Gout/Ji Qi. Furthermore, since it evolved from Damp-Warmth, there is fear of complications such as Evil rushing to the Heart.
Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome (Chuan Bibai), Moutan Bark (Fen Danpi), Han Fangji (Han Fangji), Xuanchuan Quince (Xuan Mugua), Raw Coix Seed (Sheng Yiren), Angelica Sinensis Root Body (Danggui Shen), Luffa Loop (Sigualuo), Red and White Poria (Chi Bai Fuling), Sichuan Sophora Root stir-fried with salt water (Yanshui Chuanbai), Tortoise Plastron Heart (Guijia Xin - *prepared first*).
Left Liver Fire stagnating in the Foot Triple Yin Meridians, causing pain in the sole of the foot, exacerbated by pressure.
Curcuma Aromatica Rhizome (Guang Yujin), Hangzhou White Peony Root (Hang Baishao), Donkey-hide Gelatin (Ejiao), Black Gardenia Fruit (Hei Shanzhi), Small Green Citrus Peel (Xiao Qingpi), Tortoise Plastron Heart (Guijia Xin).
Left Knee swelling and pain, fearing development into Crane's Knee Disease (He Xi Feng).
Qin Jiao (Zuo Qinjiao), Raw Coix Seed (Sheng Yiren), Angelica Pubescens Root (Duhuo), Safflower (Honghua) stir-fried with wine, Han Fangji (Han Fangji), Cinnamon Twig (Chuan Guizhi), Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome (Bibai), Jian Ze Xie (Jian Zexie), Spirit of Clematis Root (Weilingxian), Red and White Poria (Chi Bai Ling), Angelica Sinensis (Danggui), Ermiao Wan (Two Marvels Pill).
Rong (Left) Left knee still painful. Pulse is rapid and slippery, tongue coating white, tongue substance greasy. Wind-Damp-Heat invading the collaterals of the Foot Triple Yang Meridians, pathogenic force is still strong.
Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Cangzhu), Fangji (Fangji) stir-fried with wine, Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome (Bibai), Spirit of Clematis Root (Weilingxian), Red and White Poria (Chi Bai Fuling), Angelica Pubescens Root (Duhuo).
Phellodendron Bark (Huangbai) stir-fried with ginger juice, Qin Jiao, Upper Grade Tangerine Peel (Shang Guangpi), Quince (Mugua), Alisma Rhizome (Zexie), Prepared Pinellia Rhizome (Zhi Banxia), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi).
Modified prescription adds Taxillus Stem (Sangjisheng) and Angelica Sinensis (Danggui), take one Huoluo Wan (Collateral-Activating Pill), dissolved in aged rice wine.
Zhao (Left) Stool has become solid, cough and chest pain have also ceased. Only knee soreness and stabbing pain in the sole of the foot remain, all signs of Kidney Deficiency.
Charred Rehmannia Root (Shengdi Tan), White Poria (Baifuling), Stir-fried Yam (Chaoshanyao), Huai Achyranthes Root (Huainiuxi), Alisma Rhizome (Zexie), Moutan Bark (Fendanpi).
Coix Husk (Biandouyi) stir-fried, Fritillaria Bulb (Chuanbeimu), Clam Shell Powder (Haigefen), Hujian Wan (Tiger-Hiding Pill).
Shao (Left) Early spring, both knees painful, nearly forming Crane's Knee. Now external cold binds internal heat, causing Wind-Damp-Heat to invade the collateral tunnels. Pain in the anterior aspect of the legs and both shoulders/arms, inability to move. After pain, meridians feel burning hot. As stated in the Neijing, this is Mai Bi (Pulse Bi), which is Re Bi (Heat Bi). Proposing acrid-warm and cold herbs to unblock collaterals and drain heat.
Cinnamon Twig (Chuan Guizhi), Apricot Kernel (Guang Xingren), Qin Jiao (Zuo Qinjiao), Belamcanda Rhizome (Shegan), Raw Licorice Root (Sheng Gancao), Calcuated Gypsum (Wei Shigao).
Stephania Tetrandra (Mu Fangji), Luffa Loop (Sigualuo) stir-fried with wine, Platycodon Root (Jiegeng).
Liang (Left) Sole of foot feels burning hot. Upon waking from sleep, lower back often hurts; movement resolves it. Both temporal regions also occasionally hurt. All due to internal obstruction by Damp-Phlegm, collaterals and tunnels not unblocked, Liver/Gallbladder Qi failing to descend sufficiently. Suitable to resolve phlegm and unblock collaterals.
Prepared Pinellia Rhizome (Zhi Banxia), Aged Arisaema (Chen Danning), Prepared Cyperus Rhizome (Zhi Xiangfu), Upper Grade Tangerine Peel (Shang Guangpi), Poria (Fuling), Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome (Chuan Bibai).
Stir-fried Immature Bitter Orange (Chao Zhike), White Silkworm (Bai Jiangcan), Luffa Loop (Sigualuo) stir-fried with wine, Qingqi Huatan Wan (Clear Qi and Resolve Phlegm Pill).
Mao (Right) Left half of waist and leg still painful, pain site feels self-generated heat. Wind-Damp-Heat entering collaterals via deficiency. Condition postpartum makes urgent treatment difficult.
Cinnamon Twig (Chuan Guizhi), Prepared Frankincense and Myrrh (Zhi Rumu), Qin Jiao, Angelica Sinensis, Taxillus Stem (Sangjisheng), Antelope Horn Slice (Lingyangpian), Ligusticum Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Mulberry Twig (Sangzhi), Luffa Loop (Sigualuo).