五苓散(方见寒暑湿门伤寒中暑类)
(案原方∶泽泻二两半。桂心一两。猪苓去皮。赤茯苓去皮。白术去芦各一两半。上为
末。
热在
糖少
各二
枚。
乌梅一
服加栀
淡竹
暑
加真车前子末少许。不省人事者。宜先服苏合香丸。候其苏省。却以此药加黄连羌活各一钱
。暑湿肿满。香苏散合和。加生姜三片。木瓜二片。车前草二根。伏暑头疼。小便涩浊。加
山茵陈车前草各二根。霍乱吐利。加木瓜二片。霍香少许。生姜三片。伤暑腹痛。加陈大蓼
三寸。陈壁土一指头大。木瓜二片。脏腑有热便血。加黄连浓朴枳壳乌梅各一钱。小便血。
瞿麦穗一钱。车前子一撮。灯心二十茎并加之。感暑湿手足缱痛痹冷。合和香苏散。每服四
钱。姜三片。木瓜三片。陈大蓼三寸。煎服。留滓再加葱叶橘叶椒叶陈大蓼各一握。水一斗
煮七分。先熏后洗立效。香港脚作痛行步艰辛。每料加入木瓜羌活炒苍术枳壳去瓤陈皮半夏甘
草各一两。成十味。每服加生姜三片。葱白二根。脾胃不和。呕逆恶心。冒暑心腹胀满。去
羌活。如霍香乌梅各一钱。壮热大渴。肚皮热或五心热加灯心二十茎。麦门冬去心。白茅根
各一钱。淡竹叶十片。晚禾根净洗一握。四时感冒呕泻。亦合和香苏散。每服四钱。加生姜
五
皆
渴
效
苓
故
桂
服
大承气汤(方见伤寒门)
(案原方∶大黄四两苦寒酒洗。浓朴半斤苦温炙去皮。枳实五枚苦寒炙。芒硝三合咸寒。
上
微一两沸。分温再服。得下。余勿服)
立效散(方见小便淋涩门血淋类)
(案原方∶瞿麦穗。耳草。山栀子。上为末。每五钱至七钱。水一碗。入连须葱根七个。
灯
宜
理
八正散(方见小便淋秘门小便淋涩类)
(案原方∶大黄面。瞿麦穗。木通。飞滑石。大 蓄各等分。车前子微炒研。山栀子酒
焙研
石苇散(方见小便淋秘门小便难类)
(案原方∶石苇。瞿麦各一两。赤芍药。白茅根锉。陈橘皮汤浸各二两。上为散。每服
四钱
四物汤(方见妇人诸疾门症瘕积聚类)
(案原方∶熟干地黄酒蒸。白芍药。当归去芦酒浸微炒。川芎各等分。上为粗末。每服
三钱
同煎
抵当汤丸(方见伤寒门)
(案抵当汤方∶水蛭三十个熬味咸苦寒。虻虫三十个熬去翅足味苦微寒。桃仁二十个去
皮
不
大黄三两。上四味。杵。分为四丸。以水一升。煮一丸。取七合。服之。 时当下血。若不
下者更服)气分热
柴胡饮子(方见伤寒门过经不解类)
(案原方∶柴胡。人参。黄芩。甘草。大黄。当归。芍药各半两。上为末。每服炒三钱。
水
子
半
白虎汤(方见伤寒门)
(案原方∶知母六两味苦寒。石膏一斤碎味辛寒。甘草二两味甘平。粳米六合味甘平。
上四
清凉饮子(方见婴孩门诸热疽肿类)
(案原方∶赤芍药。当归去芦。甘草炙。大黄各等分。上为粗末。每服一钱。水一中盏。
煎
桃仁承气汤
通治大热
三黄丸
黄连解毒丸(方见热病门热病呕逆类)
(案原方∶黄连三两。黄柏。黄芩各二两。栀子一十四枚。上水六升。煎取二升。分再
服。
除热
生姜
煎如
三焦寒用药大例
Wuling San (Five-Ling Powder) (See formula in "Cold, Heat, and Dampness Section: Cold Damage and Summerheat Disease Category")
(Original prescription: Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome) 2.5 liang, Gui Xin (Cinnamon Twig Heart) 1 liang, Zhu Ling (Polyporus), peeled; Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), peeled; Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), de-rhizomed, each 1.5 liang. The above ingredients are ground into fine powder.)
If heat is in the exterior, add a small amount of sugar; if thirst is present with little fluid, add one Wu Mei (Mume Fruit) and appropriate amounts of Dan Zhu Ye (Bamboo Leaf).
If it is a summerheat syndrome, add a small amount of Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit).
If consciousness is lost or the patient is unconscious, Su He Xiang Wan (Styrax Pill) should be administered first. After regaining consciousness, add Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) and Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Rhizome), each 1 qian, to this medicine.
If edema and fullness are caused by summerheat-dampness, combine this formula with Xiang Su San (Perilla Powder). Add 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), 2 slices of Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit), and 2 roots of Che Qian Cao (Plantago Herb).
If headache is caused by latent summerheat, with turbid and difficult urination, add 2 roots of Shan Yin Chen (Artemisia Capillaris Herb) and 2 roots of Che Qian Cao (Plantago Herb).
If vomiting and diarrhea occur due to cholera-like symptoms, add 2 slices of Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit), a small amount of Huo Xiang (Patchouli Herb), and 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger).
If abdominal pain is caused by summerheat injury, add 3 cun of Chen Da Liao (Polygonum orientale Herb, aged), an amount of Chen Bi Tu (Old Wall Soil) the size of a finger, and 2 slices of Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit).
If internal organ heat causes blood in stool, add Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome), Hou Po (Magnolia Bark), Zhi Ke (Immature Bitter Orange), and Wu Mei (Mume Fruit), each 1 qian.
If blood appears in urine, add 1 qian of Qu Mai Sui (Dianthus Flower Spike), a pinch of Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed), and 20 stems of Deng Xin Cao (Juncus Medulla), adding them all for decoction.
If summerheat-dampness causes pain and cold bi-syndrome in the hands and feet, combine this formula with Xiang Su San (Perilla Powder). Take 4 qian per dose, add 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), 3 slices of Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit), and 3 cun of Chen Da Liao (Polygonum orientale Herb, aged). Decoct and drink.
Retain the dregs, then add a handful each of Cong Ye (Scallion Leaf), Ju Ye (Tangerine Leaf), Jiao Ye (Pepper Leaf), and Chen Da Liao (Polygonum orientale Herb, aged). Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 7/10. Fumigate first, then wash; immediate effect is expected.
If suffering from Hong Kong Foot (podagra/gout with foot swelling and difficulty walking), add Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit), Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Rhizome), Chao Cang Zhu (Fried Atractylodes Rhizome), Zhi Ke (Immature Bitter Orange, pith removed), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), and Gan Cao (Licorice Root), each 1 liang, totaling ten herbs. Take 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and 2 roots of Cong Bai (Scallion White) per dose.
If spleen and stomach disharmony causes vomiting and nausea, and heart/abdominal fullness occurs after exposure to summerheat, remove Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Rhizome). If Huo Xiang (Patchouli Herb) and Wu Mei (Mume Fruit) are added, each 1 qian.
If high fever and intense thirst occur, with heat in the abdomen or five-center heat, add 20 stems of Deng Xin Cao (Juncus Medulla), 1 qian of Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, de-heart), 1 qian of Bai Mao Gen (Imperata Rhizome), 10 pieces of Dan Zhu Ye (Bamboo Leaf), and a handful of washed Wan He Gen (Rice Root).
If common cold in any season is accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, Xiang Su San (Perilla Powder) may also be combined. Take 4 qian per dose, add 5 slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger).
Da Cheng Qi Tang (Major Order the Qi Decoction) (See formula in "Cold Damage Section")
(Original prescription: Da Huang (Rhubarb Root) 4 liang, bitter-cold, washed with wine; Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) 0.5 jin, bitter-warm, stir-fried and peeled; Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange) 5 pieces, bitter-cold, stir-fried; Mang Xiao (Mirabilite) 3 he, salty-cold. The above ingredients are boiled in 1 dou of water to obtain 2.5 sheng. Remove dregs, add Mang Xiao (Mirabilite), boil briefly over fire for a moment. Divide into two warm doses. If bowel movement occurs, do not take the remainder.)
Li Xiao San (Instant Effect Powder) (See formula in "Difficult Urination Section: Blood Lin Category")
(Original prescription: Qu Mai Sui (Dianthus Flower Spike), Er Cao (Eclipta Herb), Shan Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit). The above ingredients are ground into powder. Take 5 to 7 qian per dose, with 1 bowl of water, add 7 scallion roots with whiskers, and Deng Xin Cao (Juncus Medella); decoct and drink.)
Ba Zheng San (Eight-Righteousness Powder) (See formula in "Urinary Retention Section: Difficult and Painful Urination Category")
(Original prescription: Da Huang Mian (Rhubarb Flour), Qu Mai Sui (Dianthus Flower Spike), Mu Tong (Akebia Stem), Fei Hua Shi (Precipitated Talc), Da Ji (Great Thistle Root), each equal parts; Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed), slightly stir-fried and ground; Shan Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit), roasted with wine and ground.)
Shi Wei San (Pyrrosia Powder) (See formula in "Urinary Retention Section: Difficulty in Urination Category")
(Original prescription: Shi Wei (Pyrrosia Leaf), Qu Mai (Dianthus Herb), each 1 liang; Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root), Bai Mao Gen (Imperata Rhizome), cut; Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), soaked in decoction, each 2 liang. The above ingredients are made into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs, and take warm.)
Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) (See formula in "Women's Diseases Section: Masses and Accumulations Category")
(Original prescription: Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root), steamed with yellow wine; Bai Shao Yao (White Peony Root); Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root), de-rhizomed, soaked in wine and slightly stir-fried; Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage Rhizome), each equal parts. The above ingredients are ground into coarse powder. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs, and take warm.)
Di Dang Tang Wan (Di-Dang Decoction Pills) (See formula in "Cold Damage Section")
(Original prescription: Shui Zhi (Leech) 30 pieces, fried, salty-bitter-cold; Meng Chong (Blue Bottle Fly) 30 pieces, fried, wings and legs removed, bitter-mildly-cold; Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) 20 pieces, skin and tip removed; Da Huang (Rhubarb Root) 3 liang. The above four ingredients are pounded together and divided into four pills. Boil one pill in 1 sheng of water to obtain 7 he. Take orally. Blood should pass down at this time; if not, take another dose.)
Chai Hu Yin Zi (Bupleurum Drink) (See formula in "Cold Damage Section: Unresolved Disease After Passage of Time Category")
(Original prescription: Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Ren Shen (Ginseng Root), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Da Huang (Rhubarb Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root), Shao Yao (Peony Root), each 0.5 liang. The above ingredients are ground into powder. Take 3 qian, stir-fried, with 1 zhan of water, decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs, and take warm.)
Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) (See formula in "Cold Damage Section")
(Original prescription: Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome) 6 liang, bitter-cold; Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) 1 jin, crushed, pungent-cold; Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 2 liang, sweet-ping; Jing Mi (Glutinous Rice) 6 he, sweet-ping. The above four ingredients are boiled in 1 dou of water until the rice is cooked and the decoction is ready. Remove dregs, take 1 sheng warm, three times a day.)
Qing Liang Yin Zi (Cooling Drink) (See formula in "Infants Section: Various Heat Carbuncles and Swellings Category")
(Original prescription: Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root, de-rhizomed), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, stir-fried), Da Huang (Rhubarb Root), each equal parts. The above ingredients are ground into coarse powder. Take 1 qian per dose, with 1 zhong zhan of water, decoct to 6 fen, remove dregs, and take warm.)
Tao Ren Cheng Qi Tang (Peach Kernel Order-the-Qi Decoction)
Universal treatment for severe heat
San Huang Wan (Three-Yellow Pill)
Huang Lian Jie Du Wan (Coptis Detoxification Pill) (See formula in "Heat Disease Section: Vomiting and Reversal in Heat Disease Category")
(Original prescription: Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) 3 liang; Huang Bo (Phellodendron Bark), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), each 2 liang; Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit) 14 pieces. The above ingredients are boiled in 6 sheng of water to obtain 2 sheng. Divide into two doses.)
Eliminate heat
Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger)
Decoct as directed
General Principles for Medicines Used in San Jiao Cold