Lian Geng: Sweating, shortness of breath, accompanied by fever. This indicates deficiency of Ying (Nutrient Qi) and excess of Wei (Defensive Qi). It is appropriate to administer Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) to resolve the exterior; harmonizing Ying and Wei will lead to recovery.
Lian Xin: In cases of Shanghan (Cold Damage) or Zhongfeng (Wind Strike) lasting five to six days, there is alternating chills and fever with chest discomfort. The patient appears taciturn, has no desire for food, experiences irritability and vomiting, causing hesitation. The pathogenic factor has just entered... [text incomplete]
Lian Ren: Pathogenic factors and healthy Qi struggle and knot in the hypochondrium, resulting in alternating chills and fever. Occasionally, the patient remains silent and vomits. The effective prescription for curing this disease is Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction).
Lian Gui: Fever, aversion to wind, stiffness and pain in the head and nape, fullness in the hypochondrium, thirst, and warmth of the hands and feet. This is termed a Banbiao Banli (Half-Exterior Half-Interior) syndrome. When using Xiaochaihu Tang, do not delay.
Wu Jia: The pulse is choppy at the Yang position and wiry at the Yin position, indicating internal cold. There is acute pain in the abdomen; Jianzhong Tang (Establish the Middle Decoction) should be used. If it does not improve, it is still a Chaihu (Bupleurum) syndrome; remove Fuling (Poria) and add Shaoyao (Peony Root) to achieve cure.
Wu Yi: Two to three days after contracting Shanghan, when the disease is about to transmit but has not yet done so, and Qi and Blood are deficient. Palpitations and irritability occur; one should first strengthen the Interior. Xiaojiantang Tang (Minor Establish the Middle Decoction) is the primary treatment.
Wu Bing: More than ten days have passed since an erroneous purgative treatment was applied. There is slight irritability and restlessness, along with vomiting and discomfort. Urgency in the epigastrium is due to Stomach Heat. Using Dachaihu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction) makes the cure easy.
Wu Ding: Shanghan has remained unresolved for thirteen days. Vomiting and hypochondriac fullness originally indicated a Chaihu syndrome. The physician’s use of pill medicine was inappropriate. The tidal fever has worsened; it is advised to induce sweating during the Shen hour (3 PM to 5 PM). The heat has increased more... [text incomplete]