(附论)
夫中气者。虽不见于方书。然暴喜伤阳。暴怒伤阴。忧愁不常。气多厥逆。往往多得
此
疾。
合香
者。
当推
之证
气则
当治
气分
不利
身
挟
气
方
桂附汤(出鲍氏方)治心下坚大如盘。边如旋盘。水饮所作。名曰气分。
桂心 甘草(炙) 麻黄(去节焙干称) 细辛(去苗各二两) 附子(四枚炮去皮脐)
上为
散。
枳术汤(出鲍氏方)治心下坚大如盘。边如旋盘。水饮所作。名曰气分。
枳实(一两半) 白术(三两) 上锉为散。每服四钱。水一盏半。煎至七分。去滓温
服。
腹中
独香汤(出危氏方)治中气闭目不语。四肢不收。精神昏困。
用南木香。不以多少为末。冬瓜子煎汤下。
术附汤(出危氏方)治中寒中气之候。四肢厥逆。口噤牙紧急。痰涎壅盛。
如
中风状者。
白术(四两去芦) 甘草(炙二两) 绵附子(炮去皮脐薄切片一两半) 上锉散。
每服三
钱。水
未退者
回阳汤(出澹寮方)治中寒脉弱。大段虚怯等证。
川乌(去皮脐) 附子(生去皮脐各半两) 干姜(炮二钱) 青皮(去瓤一两) 益
智仁(去
壳二
苏合香丸 治中气。如遇此证。急化四五粒灌之便醒。然后随宜调理。(方见尸
疰
门尸注 类)
治中气已死。
用理中丸二丸。浓煎橘皮汤送下。若或口噤便捏了病患鼻。斡开牙关,令吞下药。病者
即苏
调气丸(出卫生家宝方)治中气如中风状。中气而以风药治之。十无一愈。
中
风而以气药治
槟榔 木香 川芎 羌活 肉桂(去皮) 麻仁(各半两) 枳壳(一两去瓤麸炒) 沉
香
(一分)
每服三
十丸。
治中贼风口偏不语者。\x(出本草)
取食茱萸子一升。美豉三升。好酒五升。和煮四五沸。冷服半升。日三四服。得汗便瘥。
(Attached Discussion)
The condition of "Zhong Qi" (Qi Obstruction/Strike), although not explicitly recorded in medical formularies, arises from excessive joy damaging Yang Qi, excessive anger damaging Yin Qi, and constant worry causing Qi rebellion. Such conditions are frequently encountered.
Guifu Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction, from Bao's Formula): Treats hardness and distension in the epigastrium as large as a plate, with edges resembling a rotating dish, caused by fluid retention. This is named "Qi Fen" (Qi Division/Level).
Ingredients: Rougui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, honey-fried), Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, nodes removed and dried), Xixin (Radix Asari, roots removed, each 2 liang), Fuzi (Rhizoma Aconiti Lateralis Preparatus, four pieces, processed, skin and umbilicus removed).
Process into powder.
Zhi Zhu Tang (Immature Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Macrocephala Decoction, from Bao's Formula): Treats hardness and distension in the epigastrium as large as a plate, with edges resembling a rotating dish, caused by fluid retention. This is named "Qi Fen".
Ingredients: Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, 1.5 liang), Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 3 liang).
Cut into pieces and process into powder. Take 4 qian per dose, decoct with 1.5 sheng of water until reduced to 0.7 sheng, strain, and take warm.
Duxiang Tang (Single Musk Fragrance Decoction, from Wei's Formula): Treats Zhong Qi presenting with closed eyes and inability to speak, flaccidity of the four limbs, and mental confusion with lethargy.
Use Nanmuxiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum or related aromatic wood), amount unspecified, grind into powder. Take with decoction of Dongguazi (Semen Benincasae).
Shu Fu Tang (Atractylodes and Aconite Decoction, from Wei's Formula): Treats symptoms of Zhong Han (Cold Strike) and Zhong Qi, manifesting as cold extremities and reversal, locked jaw with tight teeth, and profuse phlegm-saliva, resembling stroke.
Ingredients: Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 4 liang, rhizome base removed), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, honey-fried, 2 liang), Mian Fuzi (Rhizoma Aconiti Lateralis Preparatus, processed, skin and umbilicus removed, sliced thinly, 1.5 liang).
Cut into pieces and process into powder. Take 3 qian per dose... [Text fragment missing regarding dosage instructions].
Huiyang Tang (Restore Yang Decoction, from Danliao's Formula): Treats Zhong Han with weak pulse, and severe deficiency and timidity syndromes.
Ingredients: Chuanwu (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii, skin and umbilicus removed), Fuzi (Rhizoma Aconiti Lateralis Preparatus, raw, skin and umbilicus removed, each 0.5 liang), Ganjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Preparatum, processed, 2 qian), Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride, pith removed, 1 liang), Yizhiren (Semen Alpiniae Oxyphyllae, shell removed, 2 ... [Text fragment missing]).
Suhe Xiang Wan (Styrax Pill): Treats Zhong Qi. Upon encountering this syndrome, immediately dissolve 4-5 pills and administer orally; the patient will regain consciousness. Subsequently, regulate according to circumstances. (See Shizhu Men/Shi Zhu Category for formula details).
Treats Zhong Qi leading to apparent death.
Administer two Li Zhong Wan (Regulate the Middle Pills) delivered with thickly decocted Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) soup. If the jaw is locked, pinch the patient's nose, pry open the mouth, and allow swallowing. The patient will revive.
Tiaoqi Wan (Regulate Qi Pill, from Weisheng Jiabao Fang): Treats Zhong Qi presenting like stroke. Treating Zhong Qi with wind-dispelling herbs results in no cures out of ten; treating stroke with Qi-regulating herbs... [Text fragment missing].
Ingredients: Binglang (Arecae Semen), Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae), Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii), Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi, bark removed), Haren (Semen Cannabis), Zhike (Fructus Aurantii, pith removed, stir-fried with bran, 1 liang), Chenxiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum, 1 fen).
Take 30 pills per dose.
Treats facial deviation and inability to speak due to Zhong Zeifeng (Thief Wind Strike). [From Bencao]
Take 1 sheng of Shizhuyu (Fructus Corni), 3 sheng of Meichi (Fermented Soybean), and 5 sheng of good wine. Boil together for 4-5 boils. Cool and take 0.5 sheng. Administer 3-4 times daily. Recovery occurs upon sweating.