《济生》疏凿饮 治水气通身浮肿,喘呼气急,烦渴,大小便不利。
泽泻 茯苓皮 木通 商陆 大腹皮 槟榔 羌活(去芦) 秦艽(去芦) 椒目 赤小豆(炒)
上 咀。每服六、七钱,水一钟半,姜五片,煎服。
《良方》浓朴汤 治心腹胀满。此病气壅实者之治法也。
浓朴(四、五钱,姜汁炒)
加生姜五、七片,水煎,温服。或间用沉香降气散。
木香宽中散 治七情伤于脾胃,以致胸膈痞满,停痰气逆,或成五膈之病。
青皮 陈皮 丁香(各四两) 浓朴(制,一斤) 甘草(炙,五两) 白豆蔻(二两) 香附(炒) 砂
仁木香(各三两)
上为末。每服二钱,姜、盐汤调服。若脾胃虚损之证,不可过服,或与六君子兼用之。
(《良方》)木香分气饮 治气滞留注四肢,腹急中满,胸膈胁肋膨胀,虚气上冲,小便臭浊。
木香 猪苓 泽泻 赤茯苓 半夏 枳壳 槟榔 灯草 苏子(等分)
上 咀。每服一两,水一钟半,煎八分,入麝香末少许,食远服。
(《良方》)人参木香散 治水气病。
人参 木香 茯苓 滑石 琥珀 海金沙 枳壳 槟榔 猪苓 甘草(等分)
上 咀。每服一两,生姜三片,水一钟半,煎七分,日进三服,不拘时。
消导宽中汤 治气滞食滞,水肿胀满。
白术(一钱半) 枳实(麸炒) 浓朴(姜制) 陈皮 半夏 茯苓 山楂 神曲(炒) 麦芽(
炒) 萝卜子(炒,各一钱)
水一钟半,姜三片,煎八分,食远服。小便不利,加猪苓、泽泻。
化滞调中汤 治食滞胀满。
白术(钱半) 人参 白茯苓 陈皮 浓朴(姜汁炒) 山楂 半夏(各一钱) 神曲(炒) 麦芽
(炒,各八分) 砂仁(七分)
水一钟半,姜三片,煎七分,食前服。胀甚者,加萝卜子炒用一钱,面食伤者尤宜用。
(索矩)三和汤 治脾湿肿满。
陈皮 浓朴(姜炒) 白术 槟榔(各一钱) 紫苏(七分) 海金沙 木通(各五分)
水一钟半,姜三片,枣一枚,煎七分,食远服。
(《宝鉴》)导滞通经汤 治脾湿气不宣通,面目手足浮肿。
木香 白术 桑白皮 陈皮(各五钱) 茯苓(一两)
上 咀。每服七八钱,水一钟半,煎八分,食前温服。
(《良方》)导水茯苓汤 治水肿,头面手足遍身肿如烂瓜之状,按而塌陷,胸腹喘满,不
能转侧安睡,饮食不下,小便秘涩,溺出如割,或如黑豆汁而绝少,服喘嗽气逆诸药不效者
,用此即渐利而愈。
赤茯苓 麦门冬(去心) 泽泻 白术(各三两) 桑白皮 紫苏 槟榔 木瓜(各一两) 大腹
皮陈皮 砂仁 木香(各七钱半)
上 咀。每服一、二两,水二钟,灯草一、二十根,煎八分,食煎服。如病重者
可用药五两,再倍加麦冬及灯草半两,以水一斗,于砂锅内熬至一大碗,再下小铫内煎至一
钟,五更空心服, 再煎。连进此三服,自然小水通利,一日添如一日。
健脾散 和中健胃,消食快气。
人参 白术(炒) 丁香 藿香 砂仁(炒) 肉果(煨) 神曲(炒) 炙甘草(等分)
上为细末。每服二钱,不拘时,橘皮汤下。
参术健脾汤 治脾虚兼滞胀满。
人参 白茯苓 陈皮 半夏 砂仁 浓朴(姜制,各一钱) 白术(二钱) 甘草(三分)
水一钟半,姜三片,煎七分,食远服。加神曲、麦芽、山楂,消胀尤佳。
(《三因》)当归散 水肿之疾,多由火不养土,土不制水,故水气盈溢,脉道闭塞,渗透
经络,发为浮肿、心腹胀满之证。
当归 桂心 木香 赤茯苓 木通 槟榔 赤芍药 牡丹皮 陈皮 白术(各一钱半) 木瓜(一片)
水二钟,加紫苏五叶,煎八分,不拘时服。
当归活血散 治瘀血胀满。
赤芍药 归尾(酒洗) 生地黄(各钱半) 桃仁(去皮尖,炒) 红花(酒洗) 香附(童便浸,
各一钱) 川芎 牡丹皮 玄胡索 蓬术(炮,各八分) 三棱(炮) 青皮(各七分)
水一钟半,煎七分,食前服。
(《局方》)五皮散 治风湿客于脾经,以致面目虚浮,四肢肿满,心腹膨胀,上气急促,
兼治皮水、胎水。
五加皮 地骨皮 大腹皮 茯苓皮 生姜皮(等分)
上咀。每服三钱,水一大钟,煎七分,热服无时。
(《澹寮》)五皮散 治病后身面四肢浮肿,小便不利,脉虚而大。此由诸气不能营运,散
漫于皮肤肌腠之间,故令肿满,此药最宜。
大腹皮 陈皮 生姜皮 桑白皮(炒) 赤茯苓皮(各等分)
上 咀。每服五、六钱,水一大钟,煎八分,不拘时温服,日三次。忌生冷、油
腻、坚硬之物。
沉香琥珀丸 治水肿一切小便不通难治之证。
沉香 郁李仁(去皮) 葶苈(炒,各两半) 琥珀 杏仁(去皮尖) 紫苏 赤茯苓 泽泻(各
半两) 橘红 防己(各七钱半)
上为细末,炼蜜丸,梧子大,以麝香为衣。每服二十五丸,渐加至五、七十丸,空心人
参汤送下,量虚实增减。
法制陈皮 消食化气,宽利胸膈,美进饮食。
茴香(炒) 甘草(炙,各二两) 青盐(炒,一两) 干姜 乌梅肉(各半两) 白檀香(二钱半)
上六味,共为末,外以广陈皮半斤,汤浸去白,净取四两,切作细条子。用水一大碗,
煎药末三两,同陈皮条子一处慢火煮,候陈皮极软,控干,少时用余剩干药末拌匀,焙干。
每服不拘多少,细嚼温姜汤下,无时。
(《家秘》)祛痛散 治诸般心气痛,或气滞不行,攻刺心腹,痛连胸胁,小肠吊疝,及妇
人血气刺痛。此方屡用,无不神效。
青皮 五灵脂(去石) 川楝子 穿山甲 大茴香(各二钱) 良姜(香油炒) 玄胡索 没药
槟榔(各钱半) 沉香(一钱) 木香(钱二分) 砂仁(少许)
上咀,用木鳖子仁一钱二分,同前药炒令焦燥,去木鳖不用,共为细末。每服一钱,加
盐一星,用酒或滚水送下。
调痛散 治脾痛气膈。
木香 丁香 檀香 大香附 台乌药 莪术 肉桂 片姜黄 白生姜 白豆蔻 砂仁
炙甘草(等分)
上咀。每服二钱半,加紫苏四叶,煎汤服。
丁香止痛散 方在热阵。治心痛。
(《良方》)乌药散 治血气壅滞,心腹作痛。
乌药 莪术(醋浸炒) 桂心 桃仁 当归 青皮 木香(等分)
上为末。每服二钱,热酒调下。
(《奇效》)手拈散 治心脾气痛。
延胡索 五灵脂 草果 没药(等分)
上为细末。每服二三钱,不拘时,热酒调下。
(《良方》)游山散 治心脾痛。此药极奇,叶石林游山,见一小寺颇整洁,问僧所以仰给
者,则曰∶素无田产,亦不苦求,只货数药以赡,其脾疼药最为流布。有诗云∶
草果玄胡索,灵脂并没药。
酒调一、二钱,一似手拈却。
上等分为末。每服三钱,不拘时温酒调下。
舒筋汤 一名如神汤。治闪肭血滞,腰腹 痛,及产后血滞作痛者更妙。
当归 玄胡索 桂心(等分)
上为细末。每服二钱,不拘时温酒调服。一方加杜仲、牛膝、桃仁、续断亦可。
(丹溪)玄桂丸 治死血留胃脘,当心作痛。
玄胡索(一两半) 官桂 红花 红曲 滑石(各五钱) 桃仁(三十粒)
上为细末,汤浸蒸饼为丸,绿豆大。每服四十丸,姜汤下。
(洁古)枳术丸 治痞积,消食强胃。
枳实(去瓤,麸炒,一两) 白术(麸炒,二两)
上为末,荷叶裹烧饭为丸,桐子大。每服五十丸,白术汤下。但久服之,令人胃气强实
,不复伤也。东垣橘皮枳术丸,即前方加陈皮一两,半夏二两,即名橘半枳术丸。
香砂枳术丸 破滞气,消宿食,开胃进食。
木香 砂仁(各五钱) 枳实(麸炒,一两) 白术(米泔浸炒,二两)
上制,服如枳术丸法。
曲 枳术丸 治强食多食,心胸满闷不快。
神曲(炒) 麦 (炒) 枳实(麸炒,各一两) 白术(二两)
上制,服如枳术丸法。
(东垣)木香人参生姜枳术丸 开胃,进饮食。
木香(三钱) 人参(五钱) 干生姜(二钱半) 陈皮(四钱) 枳实(一两,炒) 白术(一两半)
上为细末,荷叶烧饭为丸,桐子大。每服三、五十丸,食前温水下。
(《直指》)加味枳术丸 治脾胃虚弱,食积气滞,胸腹胀满。常服进食宽中,和畅脾胃。
白术(泔浸土炒,二两) 枳实(麸炒,一两) 神曲(炒) 麦芽(炒) 陈皮 山楂 香附(炒,
(各一两) 砂仁(炒,半两)
如前法丸服。
(丹溪)枳实丸 专治食积癖块。
枳实 白术 山楂 麦芽 神曲 半夏(各一两) 苍术 陈皮(各五钱) 木香(钱半) 姜黄(三钱)
荷叶蒸饭为丸,桐子大。每服百丸,食后姜汤下。
(《医统》)大健脾丸 又名百谷丸。徐东皋曰∶此方健脾养胃,滋谷气,除湿热,宽胸膈
,去痞满。久服强中益气,百病不生。
人参 白茯苓(饭上蒸) 广陈皮(各二两) 枳实(饭上蒸) 青皮(米醋洗) 半夏曲(炒)
山楂肉(饭上蒸,各一两) 白术(土炒,三两) 谷芽(炒,一两六钱) 白豆蔻(炒) 广木香(各五钱)
川黄连(一两六钱,同吴茱萸五钱浸炒赤色,去茱萸)
上为末,用长流水煮荷叶老米粥捣丸,绿豆大。每服百丸,食前白汤下。愚按∶此方虽
佳,但脾多畏寒,若非有火,当去黄连,或仍加炮姜一、二两为妙。
(杨氏)启脾丸 治脾胃不和,气不升降,中满痞塞,心腹膨胀,肠鸣泄泻,不思饮食。
人参 白术 陈皮 青皮(去瓤) 神曲(炒) 麦芽(炒) 砂仁 浓朴 干姜(各一两) 甘
草(两半,炙)
炼蜜为丸,弹子大。每服一丸,食前细嚼,米饮下。
和中丸 治久病厌厌不能食,而脏腑或秘或溏,此皆胃虚所致。常服之,和中理气,消
痰积,去湿滞,浓肠胃,进饮食。
白术(麸炒,二两四钱) 浓朴(姜制,二两) 陈皮(一两六钱) 半夏(汤泡,一两) 槟榔(五钱)
枳实(五钱) 炙甘草(四钱) 木香(二钱)
上用生姜自然汁浸蒸饼为丸,桐子大。每服三、四十丸,食远温水送下。
(东垣)和中丸 开胃进食。
人参 白术(各三钱) 干姜(炮) 甘草(炙) 陈皮(各一钱) 木瓜(一枚)
上为末,蒸饼为丸,桐子大。食前白汤下三、五十丸。
养胃进食丸 治脾胃虚弱,心腹胀满,面色痿黄,肌肉消瘦,怠惰嗜卧,或不思食。常
服滋养脾胃,进饮食,消痰涎,辟风寒湿冷邪气。
人参 白茯苓 白术(泔浸,炒) 浓朴(姜炒,各二两) 神曲(二两半炒) 大麦 (
炒) 橘红(各一两半) 甘草(炙,一两) 苍术(坚小而甘者,米泔浸去皮,五两,炒)
上九味,为末,水面糊丸,桐子大。每服三、五十丸,食前米汤或姜汤送下。
消食丸 治一切食积停滞。
山楂 神曲(炒) 麦芽(炒) 萝卜子 青皮 陈皮 香附(各二两) 阿魏(一两,醋浸另研)
汤泡蒸饼为丸,桐子大。每服五十丸,食远姜汤下。
(《济生》)导痰汤 治一切痰涎壅盛,或胸膈留饮,痞塞不通。
陈皮 半夏 茯苓 甘草 南星 枳壳(炒)
上等分,每服六钱,水二钟,姜五片,或十片,煎七分,食后服。
(海藏)五饮汤 一留饮,在心下。二 饮,在胁下。三痰饮,在胃中。四溢饮,在
膈上。五流饮,在肠间。凡此五饮,以酒后饮冷过多所致。
旋复花 人参 橘红(炒) 枳实 浓朴(姜汁炒) 半夏 茯苓 泽泻 白术 猪苓(各八
分) 前胡 桂心 芍药 炙甘草(各五分)
水二钟,姜十片,煎八分,不拘时服。饮酒伤者,加葛根、砂仁。
《外台》茯苓饮 治胸有停痰宿水,自吐出水后,心胸间虚,气满不能食。消痰气,令能食。
茯苓 人参 白术(各三两) 枳实(二两) 陈皮(二两半) 生姜(四两)
上六味,水六升,煮取一升八合,分温三服,如人行八、九里进之。
茯苓饮子 治痰迷心窍,怔忡不止。
陈皮 半夏 茯苓 茯神 麦冬(各钱半) 沉香 甘草(各五分)
上水一钟半,姜五片,煎七分服。
千缗汤 治痰喘不得卧,人扶而坐,一服即安。
半夏(泡,七个) 炙甘草 皂角(炙,各一寸) 生姜(一指大)
水一钟半,煎七分,不拘时服。
玉液汤 治七情所伤,气郁生涎,随气上逆,头目眩晕,心 忪悸,眉棱骨痛。
半夏(大者六钱,汤泡七次,切片)
上作一服,水钟半,姜十片,煎七分,入沉香末少许,不拘时温服。
(《局方》)四七汤 治七情之气结成痰涎,状如破絮,或如梅核,在咽喉之间,咯不出,
咽不下,此七情所为也。或中脘痞满,气不舒快,痰饮呕恶,皆治之。
半夏(汤泡,钱半) 茯苓(一钱二分) 苏叶(六分) 浓朴(姜制,九分)
水一钟半,生姜七片,红枣二枚,煎八分,不时服。
Shuozao Yin (Draining and Dredging Decoction) from *Jisheng Fang* treats water qi disease manifesting as generalized edema, rapid breathing with asthma, irritability and thirst, and difficulty in urination and defecation.
Ingredients: Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie), Pericarpium Trichosanthis (Fulingpi), Akebiae Caulis (Mutong), Phytolaccae Radix (Shanglu), Arecae Pericarpium (Dafupi), Areca Seed (Binglang), Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo, removed rhizome base), Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix (Qinjiao, removed rhizome base), Zanthoxyli Semen (Jiaomu), Adzuki Bean (Chixiaodou, stir-fried).
The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 6-7 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhong of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct and take orally.
Nongpu Tang (Magnolia Bark Decoction) from *Liangfang* treats abdominal distension and fullness. This is a treatment method for conditions characterized by qi stagnation and excess.
Ingredients: Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu, 4-5 qian, stir-fried with ginger juice).
Add 5-7 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take warm. Alternatively, Chenxiang Jiangqi San (Agarwood Qi-Descending Powder) may be used intermittently.
Muxiang Kuanzhong San (Costus Root Middle-Widening Powder) treats spleen and stomach injury caused by the seven emotions, resulting in chest and diaphragm stuffiness and fullness, retained phlegm with rebellious qi, or the formation of the five types of Ge (obstruction) diseases.
Ingredients: Aurantii Fructus Viridis (Qingpi), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Caryophylli Flos (Dingxiang) (each 4 liang), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu, processed, 1 jin), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, honey-fried, 5 liang), Amomi Fructus Rotundus (Baidoukou), Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu) (stir-fried), Amomi Fructus (Sharen), Costi Radix (Muxiang) (each 3 liang).
The above herbs are powdered. Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with ginger and salt water. For patterns of spleen and stomach deficiency damage, do not take excessively; it may be combined with Liujunzi Tang (Six-Gentleman Decoction).
(Muxiang Fenqi Yin (Costus Root Qi-Separating Decoction) from *Liangfang* treats qi stagnation flowing into the four limbs, abdominal urgency and central fullness, chest and hypochondriac distension, rebellious deficient qi, and turbid urine with a foul odor.
Ingredients: Costi Radix (Muxiang), Polyporus (Zhuling), Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie), Red Poria (Chi Fuling), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia), Aurantii Fructus (Zhike), Areca Seed (Binglang), Juncus Effusus (Dengcao), Perilla Fructus (Suzi) (equal parts).
The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 1 liang per dose, add 1.5 zhong of water, decoct to 0.8 portion, add a small amount of Moschus powder (Shexiang), and take after meals.
(Renshen Muxiang San (Ginseng and Costus Root Powder) from *Liangfang* treats water qi disease.
Ingredients: Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), Costi Radix (Muxiang), Poria (Fuling), Talcum (Huashi), Succinum (Hupo), Chrysoprasis (Haijinsha), Aurantii Fructus (Zhike), Areca Seed (Binglang), Polyporus (Zhuling), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (equal parts).
The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 1 liang per dose, add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1.5 zhong of water, decoct to 0.7 portion, take three times daily without restriction on time.
Xiaodao Kuanzhong Tang (Digestion-Promoting and Middle-Widening Decoction) treats qi stagnation and food retention, edema, and distension.
Ingredients: Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 1.5 qian), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi, bran-fried), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu, ginger-processed), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia), Poria (Fuling), Crataegi Fructus (Shanzha), Malt (Shenqu, stir-fried), Hordeum Vulgare (Maiya, stir-fried), Raphani Semen (Luobozhi, stir-fried) (each 1 qian).
Add 1.5 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct to 0.8 portion, take after meals. If urination is difficult, add Polyporus (Zhuling) and Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie).
Huazhi Tiaozhong Tang (Stasis-Dissolving and Middle-Regulating Decoction) treats abdominal fullness due to food retention.
Ingredients: Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 1.5 qian), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), White Poria (Baifuling), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu, ginger juice-fried), Crataegi Fructus (Shanzha), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) (each 1 qian), Malt (Shenqu, stir-fried), Hordeum Vulgare (Maiya, stir-fried) (each 0.8 qian), Amomi Fructus (Sharen, 0.7 qian).
Add 1.5 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct to 0.7 portion, take before meals. For severe fullness, add stir-fried Raphani Semen (Luobozhi, 1 qian); this is especially suitable for injuries caused by wheat products.
(Sanjuo Tang (Three-Harmony Decoction) attributed to Suo Ju treats swelling and fullness due to spleen dampness.
Ingredients: Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu, ginger-fried), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Areca Seed (Binglang) (each 1 qian), Perillae Folium (Zisu, 0.7 fen), Chrysoprasis (Haijinsha), Akebiae Caulis (Mutong) (each 0.5 fen).
Add 1.5 zhong of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and one jujube, decoct to 0.7 portion, take after meals.
(Daoshi Tongjing Tang (Stasis-Conducting and Meridian-Unblocking Decoction) from *Baojian* treats spleen dampness with obstructed qi circulation, causing facial and extremity edema.
Ingredients: Costi Radix (Muxiang), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Morus Albae Cortex (Sangbaipi), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) (each 5 qian), Poria (Fuling, 1 liang).
The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 7-8 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhong of water, decoct to 0.8 portion, take warm before meals.
(Daoshui Fuling Tang (Water-Conducting Poria Decoction) from *Liangfang* treats edema where the head, face, hands, feet, and whole body swell like rotten melons, leaving an indentation upon pressure, accompanied by chest and abdominal asthma and fullness, inability to turn over or sleep comfortably, inability to eat, scanty and painful urination resembling cutting, or urine dark as black bean juice and extremely scarce. It is indicated when treatments for asthma, cough, and rebellious qi fail. Use this formula to gradually promote urination and achieve recovery.
Ingredients: Red Poria (Chi Fuling), Ophiopogonis Radix (Maimendong, removed heart), Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) (each 3 liang), Morus Albae Cortex (Sangbaipi), Perillae Folium (Zisu), Areca Seed (Binglang), Chaenomelis Fructus (Muqua) (each 1 liang), Arecae Pericarpium (Dafupi), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Amomi Fructus (Sharen), Costi Radix (Muxiang) (each 7.5 qian).
The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 1-2 liang per dose, add 2 zhong of water and 10-20 stalks of Juncus Effusus (Dengcao), decoct to 0.8 portion, take with the decoction. For severe cases, use 5 liang of herbs, double the amount of Ophiopogonis Radix (Maimendong) and Juncus Effusus (Dengcao) by half a liang, add one dou of water, simmer in a clay pot to one large bowl, then transfer to a small pot and decoct to one zhong. Take at the fifth watch on an empty stomach, and re-decoct. After taking these three doses consecutively, urination will naturally become unobstructed, improving day by day.
Jianpi San (Spleen-Strengthening Powder) harmonizes the middle, strengthens the stomach, promotes digestion, and moves qi.
Ingredients: Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, stir-fried), Caryophylli Flos (Dingxiang), Agastaches Herba (Huoxiang), Amomi Fructus (Sharen, stir-fried), Myristicae Semen (Guorou, baked), Malt (Shenqu, stir-fried), Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao) (equal parts).
The above herbs are finely powdered. Take 2 qian per dose without restriction on time, taken with Tangerine Peel Decoction (Jupitang).
Shenzhu Jianpi Tang (Ginseng and Atractylodes Spleen-Strengthening Decoction) treats spleen deficiency with accompanying stagnation and fullness.
Ingredients: Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), White Poria (Baifuling), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia), Amomi Fructus (Sharen), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu, ginger-processed) (each 1 qian), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 2 qian), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 0.3 qian).
Add 1.5 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct to 0.7 portion, take after meals. Adding Malt (Shenqu), Hordeum Vulgare (Maiya), and Crataegi Fructus (Shanzha) enhances the effect of reducing fullness.
(Danggui San (Angelica Decoction) from *Sanyin Fang* states that edema often arises from fire failing to nourish earth, and earth failing to control water, leading to overflowing water qi, blocked meridians, penetration into collaterals, and manifestation as edema and abdominal fullness.
Ingredients: Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin), Costi Radix (Muxiang), Red Poria (Chi Fuling), Akebiae Caulis (Mutong), Areca Seed (Binglang), Red Peony Root (Chishaoyao), Moutan Cortex (Mudanpi), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) (each 1.5 qian), Chaenomelis Fructus (Muqua, one slice).
Add 2 zhong of water and five leaves of Perillae Folium (Zisu), decoct to 0.8 portion, take without restriction on time.
Danggui Huoxue San (Angelica Blood-Invigorating Powder) treats abdominal fullness due to blood stasis.
Ingredients: Red Peony Root (Chishaoyao), Tail of Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Guiwei, wine-washed), Rehmanniae Radix Recens (Shengdihuang) (each 1.5 qian), Persicae Semen (Taoren, skin and tip removed, stir-fried), Carthami Flos (Honghua, wine-washed), Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu, soaked in child's urine) (each 1 qian), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong), Moutan Cortex (Mudanpi), Corydalis Rhizoma (Yanhusuo), Curcumae Zedoariae Rhizoma (Pengzhu, processed) (each 0.8 qian), Sparganii Rhizoma (Sanleng, processed), Aurantii Fructus Viridis (Qingpi) (each 0.7 fen).
Add 1.5 zhong of water, decoct to 0.7 portion, take before meals.
(Wupi San (Five-Bark Powder) from *Jufang* treats wind-dampness invading the spleen meridian, causing puffy edema of the face and eyes, swelling and fullness of the four limbs, abdominal distension, upper asthma and rapid breathing. It also treats Pi Shui (Skin Water) and Tai Shui (Fetal Water).
Ingredients: Acanthopanacis Cortex (Wujiapi), Lycii Cortex (Digupi), Arecae Pericarpium (Dafupi), Poria Pericarpium (Fulingpi), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiangpi) (equal parts).
The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 3 qian per dose, add one large zhong of water, decoct to 0.7 portion, take hot without restriction on time.
(Wupi San (Five-Bark Powder) from *Danliao Fang* treats post-illness edema of the body, face, and limbs, difficulty in urination, and a deficient and large pulse. This is caused by the failure of various qi to circulate and move, scattering into the skin and muscle interstices, leading to swelling and fullness. This formula is most suitable.
Ingredients: Arecae Pericarpium (Dafupi), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiangpi), Morus Albae Cortex (Sangbaipi, stir-fried), Red Poria Pericarpium (Chifulingpi) (equal parts).
The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 5-6 qian per dose, add one large zhong of water, decoct to 0.8 portion, take warm without restriction on time, three times daily. Avoid raw, cold, greasy, and hard foods.
Chenxiang Hupo Wan (Agarwood and Amber Pill) treats all difficult cases of urinary obstruction due to edema.
Ingredients: Agarwood (Chenxiang), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Yuliren, skin removed), Lepidium Seed (Tingli, stir-fried), Succinum (Hupo), Apricot Seed (Xingren, skin and tip removed), Perillae Folium (Zisu), Red Poria (Chi Fuling), Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie) (each half liang), Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae (Juhong), Podocarpus Root Bark (Fangji) (each 7.5 qian).
The above herbs are finely powdered, bound with refined honey into pills the size of wutong seeds, coated with Moschus powder. Take 25 pills per dose, gradually increasing to 50-70 pills, taken on an empty stomach with Ginseng Decoction, adjusting dosage according to deficiency or excess.
Fazhi Chenpi (Processed Tangerine Peel) promotes digestion, transforms qi, widens the chest and diaphragm, and improves appetite.
Ingredients: Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit (Huixiang, stir-fried), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, honey-fried) (each 2 liang), Green Salt (Qingyan, stir-fried, 1 liang), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang), Dried Flesh of Mume Fructus (Wumeirou) (each half liang), Santalum Album Lignum (Baitanxiang, 2.5 qian).
The above six ingredients are powdered together. Separately, take half a jin of Guang Chenpi (Broad-sense Tangerine Peel), soak in boiling water to remove the white pith, retain 4 liang, cut into thin strips. Add one large bowl of water, decoct 3 liang of the herb powder together with the tangerine peel strips over slow heat until the peel is very soft, drain, mix with the remaining dry powder, and bake dry. Chew thoroughly and take with warm ginger tea without restriction on time or amount.
(Qutong San (Pain-Relieving Powder) from *Jiami* treats various types of heart qi pain, qi stagnation with stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen, pain radiating to the chest and hypochondrium, intestinal hernia, and stabbing pain from blood and qi disorders in women. This formula has proven miraculous in repeated use.
Ingredients: Aurantii Fructus Viridis (Qingpi), Trogopteri Dung (Wulingzhi, cleaned of stones), Akebiae Fructus (Chuanlianzi), Pangolin Scale (Chuanshanjia), Star Anise (Da Huixiang) (each 2 qian), Galangal Rhizome (Liangjiang, fried in sesame oil), Corydalis Rhizoma (Yanhusuo), Myrrha (Moyao), Areca Seed (Binglang) (each 1.5 qian), Agarwood (Chenxiang, 1 qian), Costi Radix (Muxiang, 0.12 qian), Amomi Fructus (Sharen, a little).
The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Add 1.2 qian of Manihot Utilissima Seed (Mubiezi Ren), stir-fry with the previous herbs until scorched and dry, remove the Mubiezi, and powder together. Take 1 qian per dose, add a pinch of salt, and take with wine or boiling water.
Tiaotong San (Pain-Regulating Powder) treats spleen pain and qi obstruction.
Ingredients: Costi Radix (Muxiang), Caryophylli Flos (Dingxiang), Santalum Album Lignum (Tanxiang), Large Cyperi Rhizoma (Da Xiangfu), Lindera Root (Tai Wuyao), Curcuma Longa Rhizome (Ezhu), Cinnamon Twig (Rougui), Turmeric Rhizome (Pian Jianghuang), White Ginger (Baishengjiang), Amomi Fructus Rotundus (Baidoukou), Amomi Fructus (Sharen), Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao) (equal parts).
The above herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 2.5 qian per dose, add four leaves of Perillae Folium (Zisu), decoct in water and take.
Dingxiang Zhitong San (Clove Pain-Relieving Powder) is found in the "Heat Pattern" chapter. Treats heart pain.
(Wuyao San (Lindera Decoction) from *Liangfang* treats blood and qi stagnation causing heart and abdominal pain.
Ingredients: Lindera Root (Wuyao), Curcuma Zedoariae Rhizome (Ezhu, vinegar-soaked and stir-fried), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin), Persicae Semen (Taoren), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Aurantii Fructus Viridis (Qingpi), Costi Radix (Muxiang) (equal parts).
The above herbs are powdered. Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with hot wine.
(Shounian San (Hand-Picking Powder) from *Qixiao Fang* treats heart and spleen pain.
Ingredients: Corydalis Rhizoma (Yanhusuo), Trogopteri Dung (Wulingzhi), Tsaoko Fructus (Caoguo), Myrrha (Moyao) (equal parts).
The above herbs are finely powdered. Take 2-3 qian per dose without restriction on time, mixed with hot wine.
(Youshan San (Mountain-Wandering Powder) from *Liangfang* treats heart and spleen pain. This medicine is extremely effective. Ye Shilin, while wandering in the mountains, saw a small temple that was quite clean and asked the monks how they sustained themselves. They replied: "We have no land and do not strive for wealth; we simply sell a few medicines to support ourselves, among which our spleen-pain medicine is most popular." The poem goes:
Tsaoko Fructus and Corydalis Rhizoma,
Trogopteri Dung and Myrrha.
Mixed with wine, one or two qian,
Feels as if picked up by hand.
The above herbs are equal-part powdered. Take 3 qian per dose without restriction on time, mixed with warm wine.
Shujin Tang (Sinew-Relaxing Decoction), also known as Rushen Tang (God-Like Decoction), treats blood stasis due to sprains and contusions, waist and abdominal pain, and is especially excellent for postpartum pain due to blood stasis.
Ingredients: Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Corydalis Rhizoma (Yanhusuo), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin) (equal parts).
The above herbs are finely powdered. Take 2 qian per dose without restriction on time, mixed with warm wine. Another prescription adds Eucommiae Cortex (Duzhong), Achyranthes Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi), Persicae Semen (Taoren), and Dipsaci Radix (Xuduan).
(Xuangui Wan (Aconite and Cinnamon Pill) attributed to Danxi treats fixed blood stasis retained in the stomach region, causing pain in the center of the chest.
Ingredients: Corydalis Rhizoma (Yanhusuo, 1.5 liang), Official Cinnamon (Guangui), Carthami Flos (Honghua), Red Fermented Rice (Hongqu), Talcum (Huashi) (each 5 qian), Persicae Semen (Taoren, 30 grains).
The above herbs are finely powdered, bound with steamed dough soaked in water into pills the size of mung beans. Take 40 pills per dose with ginger tea.
(Zhizhu Wan (Aurantii and Atractylodes Pill) attributed to Jiegu treats epigastric fullness and accumulation, promoting digestion and strengthening the stomach.
Ingredients: Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi, pulp removed, bran-fried, 1 liang), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, bran-fried, 2 liang).
The above herbs are powdered, bound with rice wrapped in lotus leaf into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 50 pills per dose with Atractylodes Decoction. Long-term use strengthens stomach qi and prevents injury. The Jupi Zhizhu Wan (Tangerine Peel and Aurantii-Atractylodes Pill) of Dong Yuan is this formula plus 1 liang of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) and 2 liang of Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia), renamed Juban Zhizhu Wan (Pinellia-Tangerine-Aurantii-Atractylodes Pill).
Xiangsha Zhizhu Wan (Costus-Amomi-Aurantii-Atractylodes Pill) breaks qi stagnation, eliminates retained food, opens the stomach, and promotes intake.
Ingredients: Costi Radix (Muxiang), Amomi Fructus (Sharen) (each 5 qian), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi, bran-fried, 1 liang), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, soaked in rice wash and stir-fried, 2 liang).
Prepare as above, take according to the method for Zhizhu Wan.
Qu Zhizhu Wan (Malt-Aurantii-Atractylodes Pill) treats discomfort and chest fullness caused by forced eating or overeating.
Ingredients: Malt (Shenqu, stir-fried), Hordeum Vulgare (Maiya, stir-fried), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi, bran-fried) (each 1 liang), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 2 liang).
Prepare as above, take according to the method for Zhizhu Wan.
(Muxiang Renshen Shengjiang Zhizhu Wan (Costus-Ginseng-Ginger-Aurantii-Atractylodes Pill) attributed to Dong Yuan opens the stomach and promotes diet.
Ingredients: Costi Radix (Muxiang, 3 qian), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 5 qian), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, 2.5 qian), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, 4 qian), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi, 1 liang, stir-fried), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 1.5 liang).
The above herbs are finely powdered, bound with rice steamed in lotus leaf into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 30-50 pills per dose before meals with warm water.
(Jiawei Zhizhu Wan (Modified Aurantii-Atractylodes Pill) from *Zhizhi Fang* treats spleen and stomach weakness, food retention with qi stagnation, and chest and abdominal fullness. Regular use promotes appetite, widens the middle, and harmonizes the spleen and stomach.
Ingredients: Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, soaked in rice wash and soil-fried, 2 liang), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi, bran-fried, 1 liang), Malt (Shenqu, stir-fried), Hordeum Vulgare (Maiya, stir-fried), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Crataegi Fructus (Shanzha), Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu, stir-fried) (each 1 liang), Amomi Fructus (Sharen, stir-fried, half liang).
Prepare and take as described previously.
(Zhishi Wan (Aurantii Immature Fruit Pill) attributed to Danxi specializes in treating food retention and masses.
Ingredients: Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Crataegi Fructus (Shanzha), Hordeum Vulgare (Maiya), Malt (Shenqu), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) (each 1 liang), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) (each 5 qian), Costi Radix (Muxiang, 1.5 qian), Turmeric Rhizome (Jianghuang, 3 qian).
Bound with rice steamed in lotus leaf into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 100 pills per dose after meals with ginger tea.
(Dajianpi Wan (Great Spleen-Strengthening Pill) from *Yitong*, also known as Baigu Wan. Xu Donggao said: This formula strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach, tonifies grain qi, removes damp-heat, widens the chest and diaphragm, and eliminates fullness. Long-term use strengthens the middle and boosts qi, preventing various diseases.
Ingredients: Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), White Poria (Baifuling, steamed on rice), Broad-sense Tangerine Peel (Guang Chenpi) (each 2 liang), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi, steamed on rice), Aurantii Fructus Viridis (Qingpi, washed in rice vinegar), Pinelliae Fermentatum (Banxiaqu, stir-fried), Crataegi Fructus Flesh (Shanzharou, steamed on rice) (each 1 liang), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, soil-fried, 3 liang), Sprouted Grain (Guya, stir-fried, 1.6 liang), Amomi Fructus Rotundus (Baidoukou, stir-fried), Broad-sense Costus Root (Guangmuxiang) (each 5 qian), Coptis Rhizoma (Chuanhuanglian, 1.6 liang, soaked and stir-fried with 5 qian of Evodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu) until red, remove Wuzhuyu).
The above herbs are powdered, bound using old rice porridge boiled with lotus leaves in running water into pills the size of mung beans. Take 100 pills per dose before meals with plain water. Note: Although this formula is good, the spleen often fears cold. If there is no fire pathogen, remove Coptis Rhizoma (Chuanhuanglian), or adding 1-2 liang of Processed Ginger (Paojiang) would be better.
(Qipi Wan (Spleen-Opening Pill) attributed to Yang Shi treats spleen and stomach disharmony, failure of qi to ascend and descend, central fullness and obstruction, abdominal distension, borborygmus and diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
Ingredients: Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Aurantii Fructus Viridis (Qingpi, pulp removed), Malt (Shenqu, stir-fried), Hordeum Vulgare (Maiya, stir-fried), Amomi Fructus (Sharen), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang) (each 1 liang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, half liang, honey-fried).
Bound with refined honey into pills the size of bullet seeds. Take one pill per dose before meals, chew thoroughly, and swallow with rice drink.
Hezhong Wan (Middle-Harmonizing Pill) treats chronic illness with anorexia, constipation or loose stools, caused by stomach deficiency. Regular use harmonizes the middle, regulates qi, resolves phlegm accumulation, removes damp stagnation, thickens the intestines and stomach, and promotes diet.
Ingredients: Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, bran-fried, 2.4 liang), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu, ginger-processed, 2 liang), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, 1.6 liang), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, soup-soaked, 1 liang), Areca Seed (Binglang, 5 qian), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi, 5 qian), Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 4 qian), Costi Radix (Muxiang, 2 qian).
Soak the above in natural fresh ginger juice and bind with steamed dough into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 30-40 pills per dose after meals with warm water.
(Hezhong Wan (Middle-Harmonizing Pill) attributed to Dong Yuan opens the stomach and promotes diet.
Ingredients: Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) (each 3 qian), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, processed), Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) (each 1 qian), Chaenomelis Fructus (Muqua, one piece).
The above herbs are powdered, bound with steamed dough into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 30-50 pills per dose before meals with plain water.
Yangwei Jinshi Wan (Stomach-Nourishing and Diet-Promoting Pill) treats spleen and stomach weakness, chest and abdominal fullness, sallow complexion, emaciation, lethargy and desire to lie down, or anorexia. Regular use nourishes the spleen and stomach, promotes diet, resolves phlegm, and expels wind-cold-damp-cold pathogens.
Ingredients: Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), White Poria (Baifuling), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, soaked in rice wash and stir-fried), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu, ginger-fried) (each 2 liang), Malt (Shenqu, 2.5 liang stir-fried), Hordeum Vulgare (Maiya, stir-fried), Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae (Juhong) (each 1.5 liang), Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 1 liang), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu, firm and sweet ones, soaked in rice wash, peeled, 5 liang, stir-fried).
The above nine ingredients are powdered, bound with water paste into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 30-50 pills per dose before meals with rice tea or ginger tea.
Xiaoshi Wan (Food-Digesting Pill) treats all types of food retention and stagnation.
Ingredients: Crataegi Fructus (Shanzha), Malt (Shenqu, stir-fried), Hordeum Vulgare (Maiya, stir-fried), Raphani Semen (Luobozhi), Aurantii Fructus Viridis (Qingpi), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu) (each 2 liang), Ferulae Resina (awei, 1 liang, soaked in vinegar and ground separately).
Bound with dough soaked in water and steamed into pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 50 pills per dose after meals with ginger tea.
(Daotan Tang (Phlegm-Conducting Decoction) from *Jisheng Fang* treats excessive phlegm-fluid retention, or retained fluid in the chest and diaphragm causing obstruction.
Ingredients: Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia), Poria (Fuling), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao), Arisaematis Rhizoma (Nanxing), Aurantii Fructus (Zhike, stir-fried).
Equal parts. Take 6 qian per dose, add 2 zhong of water and 5-10 slices of fresh ginger, decoct to 0.7 portion, take after meals.
(Wuyin Tang (Five-Fluids Decoction) attributed to Haizang: One is Liuyin (Retained Fluid) in the lower chest. Two is Xuanyin (Hanging Fluid) under the hypochondrium. Three is Tanyin (Phlegm-Fluid) in the stomach. Four is Yiyin (Overflowing Fluid) above the diaphragm. Five is Liuyin (Flowing Fluid) in the intestines. These five fluids are often caused by drinking too much cold liquid after alcohol consumption.
Ingredients: Inulae Flos (Xuanfuhua), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, stir-fried), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu, ginger juice-fried), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia), Poria (Fuling), Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Polyporus (Zhuling) (each 0.8 fen), Peucedani Radix (Qianhu), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin), Paeoniae Radix (Shaoyao), Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao) (each 0.5 fen).
Add 2 zhong of water and 10 slices of fresh ginger, decoct to 0.8 portion, take without restriction on time. For alcohol injury, add Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen) and Amomi Fructus (Sharen).
(Fuling Yin (Poria Drink) from *Waitai Mi Yao* treats retained phlegm and old water in the chest. After vomiting out the fluid, the chest and heart feel empty, qi is full, and appetite is lost. It resolves phlegm and qi, enabling eating.
Ingredients: Poria (Fuling), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) (each 3 liang), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi, 2 liang), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, 2.5 liang), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 4 liang).
The above six ingredients, add 6 sheng of water, boil to obtain 1.8 sheng, divide into three warm doses, taken at intervals equivalent to walking 8-9 li.
Fuling Yinzi (Poria Drink) treats phlegm confusing the heart orifices and incessant palpitations.
Ingredients: Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia), Poria (Fuling), Poria Cum Radix (Fushen), Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong) (each 1.5 qian), Agarwood (Chenxiang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (each 0.5 fen).
Add 1.5 zhong of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct to 0.7 portion and take.
Qianmin Tang (Thousand-Silk Decoction) treats asthma with phlegm preventing lying down, requiring support to sit, providing relief after one dose.
Ingredients: Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, soaked, 7 pieces), Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao), Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina (Zaojiao, honey-fried) (each 1 cun), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, finger-sized).
Add 1.5 zhong of water, decoct to 0.7 portion, take without restriction on time.
Yuye Tang (Jade Liquid Decoction) treats injury from the seven emotions, qi stagnation generating saliva, rebellious qi ascending, causing dizziness and vertigo of the head and eyes, palpitations, and pain in the supraorbital ridge.
Ingredients: Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, large ones, 6 qian, soaked in water seven times, sliced).
Take as one dose, add 1.5 zhong of water and 10 slices of fresh ginger, decoct to 0.7 portion, add a small amount of Agarwood powder (Chenxiang), and take warm without restriction on time.
(Siqi Tang (Four-Seven Decoction) from *Jufang* treats phlegm-saliva formed by qi knotting due to the seven emotions, feeling like broken cotton or a plum pit in the throat, unable to expectorate or swallow, caused by emotional factors. It also treats epigastric fullness, uncomfortable qi, phlegm-fluid, and nausea/vomiting.
Ingredients: Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, soup-soaked, 1.5 qian), Poria (Fuling, 1.2 qian), Perillae Folium (Suzi, 0.6 fen), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpu, ginger-processed, 0.9 fen).
Add 1.5 zhong of water, 7 slices of fresh ginger, and two red dates, decoct to 0.8 portion, take at irregular intervals.