金水六君煎 治肺肾虚寒,水泛为痰,或年迈阴虚,血气不足,外受风寒,咳嗽呕恶,
多痰喘急等证,神效。
当归(二钱) 熟地(三、五钱) 陈皮(一钱半) 半夏(二钱) 茯苓(二钱) 炙甘草(一钱)
水二钟,生姜三、五、七片,煎七、八分,食远温服。如大便不实而多湿者,去当归,
加山药;如痰盛气滞,胸胁不快者,加白芥子七、八分;如阴寒盛而嗽不愈者,加细辛五、
七分;如兼表邪寒热者,加柴胡一、二钱。
六安煎 治风寒咳嗽,及非风初感,痰滞气逆等证。
陈皮(一钱半) 半夏(二、三钱) 茯苓(二钱) 甘草(一钱) 杏仁(一钱,去皮尖,切) 白芥子(五
、七分,老年气弱者不用)
水一钟半,加生姜三、五、七片,煎七分,食远服。凡外感风邪咳嗽而寒气盛者,多不
易散,宜加北细辛七、八分或一钱;若冬月严寒邪甚者,加麻黄、桂枝亦可;若风胜而邪不
甚者,加防风一钱,或苏叶亦可;若头痛鼻塞者,加川芎、白芷、蔓荆子皆可;若兼寒热者
,加柴胡、苏叶;若风邪咳嗽不止,而兼肺胃之火者,加黄芩一、二钱,甚者再加知母、石
膏,所用生姜,只宜一片;凡寒邪咳嗽痰不利者,加当归二、三钱,老年者尤宜;若气血不
足者,当以金水六君煎与此参用;凡非风初感,痰胜而气不顺者,加藿香一钱五分;兼胀满
者,加浓朴一钱,暂开痰气,然后察其寒热虚实而调补之。若气虚猝倒,及气平无痰者,皆
不可用此。
和胃二陈煎 治胃寒生痰,恶心呕吐,胸膈满闷嗳气。
干姜(炒,一、二钱) 砂仁(四、五分) 陈皮 半夏 茯苓(各一钱半) 甘草(炙,七分)
水一钟半,煎七分,不拘时温服。
苓术二陈煎 治痰饮水气停蓄心下,呕吐吞酸等证。
猪苓(一钱半) 白术(一、二钱) 泽泻(一钱半) 陈皮(一钱) 半夏(二、三钱) 茯苓(一钱半) 炙
甘草(八分) 干姜(炒黄,一、二钱)
水一钟半,煎服。如肝肾兼寒者,加肉桂一、二钱。
和胃饮 治寒湿伤脾,霍乱吐泻,及痰饮水气,胃脘不清,呕恶胀满腹痛等证。此即平
胃散之变方也。凡呕吐等证,多有胃气虚者,一闻苍术之气,亦能动呕,故以干姜代之。
陈皮 浓朴(各一钱半) 干姜(炮,一、二钱) 炙甘草(一钱)
水一钟半,煎七分,温服。此方凡藿香、木香、丁香、茯苓、半夏、扁豆、砂仁、泽泻
之类,皆可随宜增用之。若胸腹有滞而兼时气寒热者,加柴胡。
排气饮 治气逆食滞胀痛等证。
陈皮(一钱五分) 木香(七分或一钱) 藿香(一钱五分) 香附(二钱) 枳壳(一钱五分) 泽泻(二钱)
乌药(二钱) 浓朴(一钱)
水一钟半,煎七分,热服。如食滞者,加山楂、麦芽各二钱;如寒滞者,加焦干姜、吴
茱萸、肉桂之属;如气逆之甚者,加白芥子、沉香、青皮、槟榔之属;如呕而兼痛者,加半
夏、丁香之属;如痛在小腹者,加小茴香;如兼疝者,加荔枝核,煨熟捣碎,用二、三钱。
大和中饮 治饮食留滞积聚等证。
陈皮(一、二钱) 枳实(一钱) 砂仁(五分) 山楂(二钱) 麦芽(二钱) 浓朴(一钱半) 泽
泻(一钱半)
水一钟半,煎七、八分,食远温服。胀甚者,加白芥子;胃寒无火或恶心者,加炮干姜
一、二钱;疼痛者,加木香、乌药、香附之类;多痰者,加半夏。
小和中饮 治胸膈胀闷,或妇人胎气滞满等证。
陈皮(一钱五分) 山楂(二钱) 茯苓(一钱半) 浓朴(一钱五分) 甘草(五分) 扁豆(炒,二钱)
水一钟半,加生姜三、五片,煎服。如呕者,加半夏一、二钱;如胀满气不顺者,加砂
仁七、八分;如火郁于上者,加焦栀子一、二钱;如妇人气逆血滞者,加紫苏梗、香附之属
;如寒滞不行者,加干姜、肉桂之属。
大厘清饮 方在寒阵五。
小厘清饮 治小水不利,湿滞肿胀,不能受补等证,此方主之。
茯苓(二、三钱) 泽泻(二、三钱) 薏仁(二钱) 猪苓(二、三钱) 枳壳(一钱) 浓朴(一钱)
水一钟半,煎七、八分,食前服。如阴虚水不能达者,加生地、牛膝各二钱;如黄胆者
,加茵陈二钱;如无内热而寒滞不行者,加肉桂一钱。
解肝煎 治暴怒伤肝,气逆胀满阴滞等证。如兼肝火者,宜用化肝煎。
陈皮 半夏 浓朴 茯苓(各一钱半) 苏叶 芍药(各一钱) 砂仁(七分)
水一钟半,加生姜三、五片,煎服。如胁肋胀痛,加白芥子一钱;如胸膈气滞,加枳壳
、香附、藿香之属。
二术煎 治肝强脾弱,气泄湿泄等证。
白术(炒,二钱或三钱) 苍术(米泔浸,炒,一、二钱) 芍药(炒黄,二钱) 陈皮(炒,一钱五
分) 炙甘草(一钱) 茯苓(一、二钱) 浓朴(姜汤炒,一钱) 木香(六、七分) 干姜(炒黄,一、二钱)
泽泻(炒,一钱半)
水一钟半,煎七分,食远服。
廓清饮 治三焦壅滞,胸膈胀满,气道不清,小水不利,年力未衰,通身肿胀,或肚腹
单胀,气实非水等证。
枳壳(二钱) 浓朴(一钱半) 大腹皮(一、二钱) 白芥子(五、七分或一、二钱) 萝卜子(生捣,
一钱,如中不甚胀,能食者,不必用此) 茯苓(连皮用,二、三钱) 泽泻(二、三钱) 陈皮(一钱)
水一钟半,煎七分,食远温服。如内热多火,小水热数者,加栀子、木通各一、二钱;
如身黄,小水不利者,加茵陈二钱;如小腹胀满,大便坚实不通者,加生大黄三、五钱;如
肝滞胁痛者,加青皮;如气滞胸腹疼痛者,加乌药、香附;如食滞者,加山楂、麦芽。
扫虫煎 治诸虫上攻,胸腹作痛。
青皮(一钱) 小茴香(炒,一钱) 槟榔 乌药(各一钱半) 细榧肉(三钱,敲碎) 吴茱萸(一钱)
乌梅(二个) 甘草(八分) 朱砂 雄黄(各五分,俱为极细末)
上将前八味,用水一钟半,煎八分,去 ,随入后二味,再煎三、四沸,搅匀,徐
徐服之。如恶心作吐,加炒干姜一、二钱,或先啖牛肉脯少许,俟一茶顷,顿服之更妙。
十香丸 治气滞寒滞诸痛。
木香 沉香 泽泻 乌药 陈皮 丁香 小茴香 香附(酒炒) 荔核(煨焦,各等分) 皂
角(微火烧烟尽)
为末,酒糊丸。弹子大者,磨化服;丸桐子大者,汤引下。 疝之属,温酒下。
芍药枳术丸 治食积痞满,及小儿腹大胀满,时常疼痛,脾胃不和等证。此方较之枳术
丸,其效如神。
白术(二两,面炒) 赤芍药(二两,酒炒) 枳实(一两,面炒) 陈皮(一两)
荷叶汤煮黄老米粥为丸,桐子大。米饮或滚白汤任下百余丸。如脏寒,加干姜炒黄者五
钱或一、二两;如脾胃气虚,加人参一、二两。
苍术丸 治寒湿在脾,泄泻久不能愈者。
云苓(四两) 白芍药(炒黄,四两) 炙甘草(一两) 川椒(去闭口者,炒去汗) 小茴香(炒,各
(一两) 浓朴(三两,姜汁炒) 真茅山苍术(八两,米泔浸一宿,切,炒。如无,即以好白术代之)
破故纸(酒浸二日,晒干,炒香,四两)
上为末,糯米糊为丸,桐子大。每食远清汤送下七、八十丸。
贝母丸 消痰热,润肺止咳,或肺痈肺痿,乃治标之妙剂。
贝母一两为末,用砂糖或蜜和丸,龙眼大。或噙化,或嚼服之。若欲劫止久嗽,每贝母
一两,宜加百药煎、蓬砂、天竺黄各一钱佐之尤妙。如无百药煎,即醋炒文蛤一钱亦可,或
粟壳亦可酌用。若治肺痈,宜加白矾一钱,同贝母丸服如前,最妙。
括痰丸 治一切停痰积饮,吞酸呕酸,胸胁胀闷疼痛等证。
半夏(制,二两) 白芥子(二两) 干姜(炒黄,一两) 猪苓(二两) 炙甘草(五钱) 陈皮(四两,切
碎,用盐二钱入水中拌浸一宿,晒干)
上为末,汤浸蒸饼为丸,绿豆大。每服一钱许,滚白汤送下。如胸胁疼痛者,加台乌药二两。
神香散 治胸胁胃脘逆气难解,疼痛呕哕胀满,痰饮膈噎,诸药不效者,惟此最妙。
丁香 白豆蔻(或砂仁亦可)
二味等分为末。清汤调下五、七分,甚者一钱,日数服不拘。若寒气作痛者,姜汤送下。
[Jinshui Liujun Decoction] Treats deficiency-cold of the Lung and Kidney, with water flooding to form phlegm, or in elderly patients with yin deficiency and insufficient qi and blood, who are externally affected by wind-cold, presenting with cough, nausea, vomiting, excessive phlegm, and urgent wheezing. It is highly effective.
Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (2 qian), Shudi (Prepared Radix Rehmanniae) (3-5 qian), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) (1.5 qian), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) (2 qian), Fuling (Poria) (2 qian), Zhigancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae) (1 qian).
Add two bowls of water, and 3-7 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Rhizoma Zingiberis). Decoct until reduced to 0.7 parts. Take warm after meals. If loose stools and dampness are present, remove Danggui and add Shanyao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae). If there is excessive phlegm and qi stagnation causing chest and hypochondriac discomfort, add Baijiezi (Semen Sinapis Albae) (0.7-0.8 qian). If severe yin-cold persists with unrelenting cough, add Xixin (Herba Asari) (0.5-0.7 qian). If accompanied by exterior syndrome with alternating chills and fever, add Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri) (1-2 qian).
[Liu'an Decoction] Treats wind-cold cough, initial stage of non-stroke conditions (Feifeng), phlegm obstruction, and rebellious qi.
Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) (1.5 qian), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) (2-3 qian), Fuling (Poria) (2 qian), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) (1 qian), Xingren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum) (1 qian, skin and tips removed, sliced), Baijiezi (Semen Sinapis Albae) (0.5-0.7 qian; avoid in elderly with weak qi).
Add one and a half bowls of water, and 3-7 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Rhizoma Zingiberis). Decoct until reduced to 0.7 parts. Take after meals. For wind-cold cough with severe cold, which is difficult to disperse, add Beixixin (Herba Asari) (0.7-0.8 qian or 1 qian). In severe winter cold, Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae) and Guizhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) may be added. If wind predominates with mild pathogen, Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae) (1 qian) or Ziye (Folium Perillae) may be added. For headache and nasal congestion, Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), and Manjingzi (Fructus Viticis) are suitable. If accompanied by chills and fever, add Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri) and Ziye (Folium Perillae). If wind-cold cough persists with lung and stomach heat, add Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae) (1-2 qian); for severe cases, add Zhimu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae) and Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), using only one slice of Shengjiang (Fresh Rhizoma Zingiberis). For cold-induced cough with difficult expectoration, add Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (2-3 qian), especially suitable for the elderly. If qi and blood are deficient, combine with Jinshui Liujun Decoction. For initial non-stroke conditions with abundant phlegm and stagnant qi, add Huoxiang (Herba Agastaches) (1.5 qian). If accompanied by distension, add Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) (1 qian) to temporarily open phlegm and qi, then adjust tonification based on cold/heat and deficiency/excess. Contraindicated in sudden collapse due to qi deficiency or when there is no phlegm.
[Hewei Erchen Decoction] Treats stomach cold generating phlegm, nausea, vomiting, chest and diaphragm fullness, and belching.
Ganjiang (Dried Rhizoma Zingiberis) (stir-fried, 1-2 qian), Sharen (Fructus Amomi Rotundus) (0.4-0.5 qian), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), Fuling (Poria) (each 1.5 qian), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) (prepared, 0.7 fen).
Add one and a half bowls of water. Decoct until reduced to 0.7 parts. Take warm at any time.
[Lingzhu Erchen Decoction] Treats retention of phlegm-fluid and water-qin under the heart (epigastrium), vomiting, and acid regurgitation.
Zhuling (Polyporus) (1.5 qian), Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) (1-2 qian), Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis) (1.5 qian), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) (1 qian), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) (2-3 qian), Fuling (Poria) (1.5 qian), Zhigancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae) (0.8 fen), Ganjiang (Dried Rhizoma Zingiberis) (stir-fried yellow, 1-2 qian).
Add one and a half bowls of water. Decoct and take. If Liver and Kidney cold coexist, add Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi) (1-2 qian).
[Hewei Yin] Treats spleen injury from cold-damp, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, phlegm-fluid retention, unclear epigastrium, nausea, distension, abdominal pain. This is a modification of Pingwei San. Since vomiting often involves stomach qi deficiency, and the aroma of Cangzhu may induce vomiting, Ganjiang is used instead.
Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) (each 1.5 qian), Ganjiang (Dried Rhizoma Zingiberis) (processed, 1-2 qian), Zhigancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae) (1 qian).
Add one and a half bowls of water. Decoct until reduced to 0.7 parts. Take warm. Huoxiang (Herba Agastaches), Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae), Dingxiang (Flos Caryophylli), Fuling (Poria), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), BianDou (Semen Dolichoris), Sharen (Fructus Amomi Rotundus), Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis) can be added as appropriate. If chest/abdominal stagnation accompanies seasonal chills/fever, add Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri).
[Paiqi Yin] Treats rebellious qi, food stagnation, distension, and pain.
Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) (1.5 qian), Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae) (0.7 fen or 1 qian), Huoxiang (Herba Agastaches) (1.5 qian), Xiangfu (Rhizoma Cyperi) (2 qian), Zhiqiao (Fructus Aurantii) (1.5 qian), Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis) (2 qian), Wuyao (Radix Linderae) (2 qian), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) (1 qian).
Add one and a half bowls of water. Decoct until reduced to 0.7 parts. Take hot. For food stagnation, add Shanzha (Fructus Crataegi) and Maiya (Fructus Hordei Germinatus) (each 2 qian). For cold stagnation, add Jiaoganjiang (Charred Dried Rhizoma Zingiberis), Wuzhuyu (Fructus Evodiae), Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi). For severe rebellious qi, add Baijiezi (Semen Sinapis Albae), Chenxiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum), Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride), Binglang (Semen Arecae). For vomiting with pain, add Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), Dingxiang (Flos Caryophylli). For lower abdominal pain, add Xiaohuixiang (Fructus Foeniculi). For hernia, add Lizhihe (Arillus Litchi) (roasted, crushed, 2-3 qian).
[Dazhonghe Yin] Treats food retention and accumulation.
Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) (1-2 qian), Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) (1 qian), Sharen (Fructus Amomi Rotundus) (0.5 qian), Shanzha (Fructus Crataegi) (2 qian), Maiya (Fructus Hordei Germinatus) (2 qian), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) (1.5 qian), Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis) (1.5 qian).
Add one and a half bowls of water. Decoct until reduced to 0.7-0.8 parts. Take warm after meals. For severe distension, add Baijiezi (Semen Sinapis Albae). For stomach cold without fire or nausea, add Paoganjiang (Processed Dried Rhizoma Zingiberis) (1-2 qian). For pain, add Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae), Wuyao (Radix Linderae), Xiangfu (Rhizoma Cyperi). For excessive phlegm, add Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae).
[Xiaozhonghe Yin] Treats chest and diaphragm distension/fullness, or fetal qi stagnation in women.
Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) (1.5 qian), Shanzha (Fructus Crataegi) (2 qian), Fuling (Poria) (1.5 qian), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) (1.5 qian), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) (0.5 qian), BianDou (Semen Dolichoris) (stir-fried, 2 qian).
Add one and a half bowls of water, and 3-5 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Rhizoma Zingiberis). Decoct and take. For vomiting, add Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) (1-2 qian). For distension and stagnant qi, add Sharen (Fructus Amomi Rotundus) (0.7-0.8 qian). For fire郁 (depression) above, add Jiaozhizi (Charred Fructus Gardeniae) (1-2 qian). For women with rebellious qi and blood stagnation, add Zisugeng (Caulis Perillae) and Xiangfu (Rhizoma Cyperi). For cold stagnation, add Ganjiang (Dried Rhizoma Zingiberis) and Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi).
[Daliqing Yin] See Cold Pattern No. 5.
[Xiaoliqing Yin] Treats difficult urination, damp stagnation edema, and inability to tolerate tonification.
Fuling (Poria) (2-3 qian), Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis) (2-3 qian), Yiren (Semen Coicis) (2 qian), Zhuling (Polyporus) (2-3 qian), Zhiqiao (Fructus Aurantii) (1 qian), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) (1 qian).
Add one and a half bowls of water. Decoct until reduced to 0.7-0.8 parts. Take before meals. For yin deficiency preventing fluid distribution, add Shengdi (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata) and Niuxi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae) (each 2 qian). For jaundice, add Yinchen (Herba Artemisiae Scopariae) (2 qian). For cold stagnation without internal heat, add Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi) (1 qian).
[Jiegan Jian] Treats liver injury from sudden anger, rebellious qi, distension, and yin stagnation. If accompanied by liver fire, use Huagan Jian.
Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis), Fuling (Poria) (each 1.5 qian), Ziye (Folium Perillae), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) (each 1 qian), Sharen (Fructus Amomi Rotundus) (0.7 fen).
Add one and a half bowls of water, and 3-5 slices of Shengjiang (Fresh Rhizoma Zingiberis). Decoct and take. For costal distension/pain, add Baijiezi (Semen Sinapis Albae) (1 qian). For chest/diaphragm qi stagnation, add Zhiqiao (Fructus Aurantii), Xiangfu (Rhizoma Cyperi), Huoxiang (Herba Agastaches).
[Erlu Jian] Treats strong liver and weak spleen, qi diarrhea, and damp diarrhea.
Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) (stir-fried, 2 or 3 qian), Cangzhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis) (soaked in rice wash, stir-fried, 1-2 qian), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) (stir-fried yellow, 2 qian), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) (stir-fried, 1.5 qian), Zhigancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae) (1 qian), Fuling (Poria) (1-2 qian), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) (stir-fried in ginger juice, 1 qian), Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae) (0.6-0.7 qian), Ganjiang (Dried Rhizoma Zingiberis) (stir-fried yellow, 1-2 qian), Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis) (stir-fried, 1.5 qian).
Add one and a half bowls of water. Decoct until reduced to 0.7 parts. Take after meals.
[Kuoqing Yin] Treats triple burner obstruction, chest/diaphragm distension, unclear airways, difficult urination, generalized edema in those not yet aged, or isolated abdominal distension due to excess qi rather than water.
Zhiqiao (Fructus Aurantii) (2 qian), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) (1.5 qian), Dafupi (Pericarpium Arecae) (1-2 qian), Baijiezi (Semen Sinapis Albae) (0.5-0.7 qian or 1-2 qian), Luoboz (Semen Brassicae) (raw, crushed, 1 qian; omit if not severely distended and able to eat), Fuling (Poria) (with peel, 2-3 qian), Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis) (2-3 qian), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) (1 qian).
Add one and a half bowls of water. Decoct until reduced to 0.7 parts. Take warm after meals. For internal heat/fire with hot/frequent urination, add Zhizi (Fructus Gardeniae) and Mutong (Caulis Akebiae) (each 1-2 qian). For yellow body and difficult urination, add Yinchen (Herba Artemisiae Scopariae) (2 qian). For lower abdominal distension and hard constipation, add Shengdahu (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) (3-5 qian). For liver stagnation with costal pain, add Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride). For qi stagnation chest/abdominal pain, add Wuyao (Radix Linderae) and Xiangfu (Rhizoma Cyperi). For food stagnation, add Shanzha (Fructus Crataegi) and Maiya (Fructus Hordei Germinatus).
[Saochong Jian] Treats various parasites attacking upward, causing chest/abdominal pain.
Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride) (1 qian), Xiaohuixiang (Fructus Foeniculi) (stir-fried, 1 qian), Binglang (Semen Arecae), Wuyao (Radix Linderae) (each 1.5 qian), Feirou (Endocarpum Euosmi) (3 qian, crushed), Wuzhuyu (Fructus Evodiae) (1 qian), Wumei (Fructus Mume) (2 pieces), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) (0.8 fen), Zhusha (Cinnabar), Xionghuang (Realgar) (each 0.5 fen, finely powdered).
Decoct the first eight ingredients in one and a half bowls of water until reduced to 0.8 parts. Strain, then add the last two powders. Boil 3-4 times, mix well, and take slowly. For nausea/vomiting, add Choganjiang (Stir-fried Dried Rhizoma Zingiberis) (1-2 qian), or eat a little beef jerky first, wait about the time it takes to drink tea, then take all at once for better effect.
[Shixiang Wan] Treats pains due to qi and cold stagnation.
Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae), Chenxiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum), Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis), Wuyao (Radix Linderae), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Dingxiang (Flos Caryophylli), Xiaohuixiang (Fructus Foeniculi), Xiangfu (Rhizoma Cyperi) (wine-fried), Lizhihe (Arillus Litchi) (roasted charred), Zaojiao (Fructus Gleditsiae Sinensis) (burned lightly until smoke ceases).
Grind into powder, make pills with wine paste. Pill size of a bullet: grind and dissolve before taking. Pill size of a paulownia seed: swallow with decoction. For hernia, take with warm wine.
[Shaoyao Zhi Zhu Wan] Treats food accumulation,痞满 (fullness), pediatric abdominal distension with frequent pain, and spleen/stomach disharmony. More effective than Zhi Zhu Wan.
Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) (2 liang, flour-fried), Chishaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) (2 liang, wine-fried), Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) (1 liang, flour-fried), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) (1 liang).
Make pills using porridge made from yellow millet boiled in lotus leaf soup, size of paulownia seeds. Take over 100 pills with millet drink or boiling water. For organ cold, add Choganjiang (Stir-fried Dried Rhizoma Zingiberis) (5 qian or 1-2 liang). For spleen/stomach qi deficiency, add Renshen (Radix Ginseng) (1-2 liang).
[Cangzhu Wan] Treats spleen cold-damp with chronic diarrhea.
Yunling (Poria) (4 liang), Baishaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) (stir-fried yellow, 4 liang), Zhigancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae) (1 liang), Chuanjiao (Pericarpium Zanthoxyli) (remove closed ones, stir-fried to remove moisture), Xiaohuixiang (Fructus Foeniculi) (stir-fried, each 1 liang), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) (3 liang, ginger juice-fried), Maoshan Cangzhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis) (8 liang, soaked in rice wash overnight, sliced, stir-fried; substitute good Baizhu if unavailable), Poguzhi (Fructus Psoraleae) (wine-soaked 2 days, dried, stir-fried fragrant, 4 liang).
Grind into powder, make pills with glutinous rice paste, size of paulownia seeds. Take 70-80 pills with clear water after meals.
[Beimu Wan] Clears phlegm-heat, moistens lungs, stops cough; or treats lung abscess and flaccidity. A superb symptomatic treatment.
Beimu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae) 1 liang, powder. Mix with rock sugar or honey to make pills size of longan. Or hold in mouth to dissolve, or chew. To stop chronic cough strongly, add Baiyaojian (Pilula Centaurii Composita), Pengsha (Borax), Tianzhuhuang (Sap Bambusae) (each 1 qian per 1 liang of Beimu). If Baiyaojian is unavailable, Cuwenhai (Concha Meretricis Preparata) (vinegar-fried, 1 qian) or Sushe (Pericarpium Papaveris) can be used. For lung abscess, add Baifan (Alumen) (1 qian), take with Beimu pills as above.
[Kuotan Wan] Treats all retained phlegm and accumulated fluids, acid regurgitation, chest/hypochondriac distension/pain.
Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) (processed, 2 liang), Baijiezi (Semen Sinapis Albae) (2 liang), Ganjiang (Dried Rhizoma Zingiberis) (stir-fried yellow, 1 liang), Zhuling (Polyporus) (2 liang), Zhigancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae) (5 qian), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) (4 liang, sliced, soaked overnight in water with 2 qian salt, dried).
Grind into powder, make pills with steamed cake dipped in water, size of mung beans. Take approx. 1 qian with boiling water. For chest/hypochondriac pain, add Tai Wuyao (Radix Linderae Aggregate) (2 liang).
[Shenxiang San] Treats difficult-to-resolve rebellious qi in chest/hypochondriac/epigastric regions, pain, vomiting, hiccups, distension, phlegm-fluid, dysphagia, where other medicines fail. This is best.
Dingxiang (Flos Caryophylli), Baixiudoukou (Fructus Cardamomi) (or Sharen is acceptable).
Equal parts ground to powder. Take 0.5-0.7 fen mixed with clear water, or 1 qian for severe cases. Frequency不拘 (unrestricted). For pain due to cold, take with ginger water.