（仲景）麻黄汤 治太阳经伤寒，发热无汗，恶寒及身痛。此峻逐阴邪之方也。
麻黄 桂枝（各三两） 甘草（一两） 杏仁（七十个）
上四味，以水九升，先煮麻黄减二升，去沫，纳诸药，煮取三升半，去 。温服八
合，覆取微汗。
麻黄加术汤 治风湿。
即前方加白术四两。
（仲景）麻黄附子细辛汤 治少阴伤寒，始得之，脉虽沉而反发热者，此阴分之表证也，
宜此主之。并治寒气厥逆，头痛，脉沉细者。
麻黄（去节） 细辛（各二两） 附子（一枚，炮去皮，切八片）
上三味，以水一斗，先煮麻黄减二升，去上沫，纳药煮取三升，去滓，温服一升，日三服。
《金匮》麻黄杏仁薏苡甘草汤 治风湿一身尽痛，发热，日晡剧者。因汗出当风，或久伤取冷所致。
麻黄（去节，汤泡） 薏仁（各半两） 甘草（炙，一两） 杏仁（十个，去皮尖，炒）
上每服四钱，水一盏半，煮八分，温服取微汗，避风。
（仲景）麻黄附子甘草汤 治少阴伤寒，二、三日，无别证，用此微发其汗，并治风湿通身浮肿。
麻黄（去节） 甘草（炙，各三两） 附子（一枚，炮去皮）
上三味，以水七升，先煮麻黄一两沸，去上沫，纳诸药，煮取三升，去滓，温服一升，日三服。
《金匮》麻黄甘草汤 治腰以上水肿者，宜此汗之。
麻黄（半两） 甘草（二钱半）
上咀。用水二钟，先煮麻黄三、四沸，去沫，入甘草，再煎至八分，食远热服取汗。有
人患气喘，积久不瘥，遂成水肿，服此效。
（仲景）大青龙汤 治伤寒头痛发热，无汗而烦躁。
麻黄（三钱） 桂枝 生姜（各一钱） 杏仁（五枚） 甘草（五分） 大枣（一枚，此非古数） 石膏（半鸡
子大一块）
水一钟半，煎分二服。
（仲景）小青龙汤 治伤寒表不解，心下有水气，呕哕而咳，发热，或渴，或利，或小水
不利，小腹满而喘，并治肺经受寒，咳嗽喘急，宜服此以发散表邪。
麻黄（去节） 桂枝 芍药 甘草 细辛 干姜（各三两） 半夏 五味（各半升）
上八味，以水一斗，先煮麻黄减二升，去上沫，纳诸药，煮取三升，温服一升。按∶上
方乃仲景古法，今当随证轻重，酌宜用之。
（仲景）桂枝汤 治太阳经伤风，发热，自汗，恶风。
桂枝 芍药 生姜（各三两） 甘草（二两） 大枣（十二枚）
上以水七升，微火煮取三升，去滓，适寒温服一升。服已须臾，食热稀粥一升余以助药
力，温覆一时许，令遍身微似有汗者佳，不可令如水流漓，病必不除。
桂枝加黄 汤 治黄胆脉浮者，当以汗解之。
即前桂枝汤加黄 二两。
桂枝加大黄汤
即前桂枝汤内加大黄一两。
栝蒌桂枝汤 治 。
即前桂枝汤加栝蒌根二两。
（仲景）桂枝人参汤 治太阳伤寒，表里不解，协热下利者。
桂枝（去皮） 炙甘草（各四两） 白术 人参 干姜（各三两）
上五味，以水九升，先煮四味取五升，后纳桂枝，更煮取三升。温服一升，日再夜一服。
（仲景）桂枝麻黄各半汤 治太阳伤寒如疟状，发热恶寒，不能得汗，热多寒少而身痒者。
桂枝（去皮） 麻黄（去节） 芍药 甘草（炙） 生姜（切，各一两） 大枣（四枚，擘） 杏仁（二
十四个，汤浸，去皮尖）
上七味，以水五升，先煮麻黄一、二沸，去上沫，内诸药，煮取一升八合，去滓。温服六合。
桂枝附子汤 方在热阵。治伤寒风湿身痛。
桂枝甘草汤 方在热阵。治过汗心悸。
桂枝葛根汤 方在痘疹。解散寒邪。
（仲景）柴胡桂枝汤 治伤寒发热，微恶寒，支节烦疼，微呕，心下支结，外证未去者。
柴胡（四两） 桂枝（去皮） 人参 黄芩 芍药 生姜（各一两半） 甘草（炙，一两） 半夏（二合
半） 大枣（六枚，擘）
上九味，以水七升，煮取三升，去滓，温服。
（仲景）小柴胡汤 治邪在肝胆半表半里之间，寒热往来，喜呕，或日晡发热，胁痛耳聋
，郁怒 疟等证。
柴胡（半斤） 半夏（半升） 人参 黄芩 生姜 甘草（各三两） 大枣（十二枚，擘）
上七味，以水一斗二升，煮取六升，去滓，再煎取三升，温服一升，日三服。若胸中烦
而不呕，去半夏、人参，加栝蒌实一枚；若渴者，去半夏，加人参合前成四两半，栝蒌根四
两；若腹中痛者，去黄芩，加芍药三两；若胁下痞硬，去大枣，加牡蛎四两；若心下悸
，小便不利者，去芩，加茯苓四两；若不渴，外有微热者，去人参，加桂三两，温覆取微汗
愈；若咳者，去人参、大枣、生姜，加五味子半升，干姜二两。
按∶上方乃汉时古数也，今方改用柴胡（二、三钱） 半夏 黄芩（各一、二钱） 人参（二、三
钱） 甘草（五、七分）
上加姜、枣，水煎服。
（薛氏）加味小柴胡汤 亦名柴胡栀子散。治乳母肝火发热，致儿为患，及风热生痰等证。
即前方加丹皮、栀子。
《良方》加味小柴胡汤 治伤寒胁痛，及少阳厥阴热疟。
即前方小柴胡汤加枳壳（面炒）、牡蛎粉
加姜三片，枣二枚，水二钟，煎服。
加减小柴胡汤 治脉弦，寒热，腹中痛。
即前小柴胡汤去黄芩，加芍药。
加姜、枣，水煎服。
柴胡石膏汤 治少阳阳明外感挟火，头痛口干，身热恶寒拘急。
柴胡（二钱） 石膏（三钱） 甘草（一钱）
上用姜、水煎服。气虚者，加人参。
大柴胡汤 方在攻阵。治表证未除，里证又急，汗下兼行，宜此。
柴平汤 方在和阵。治湿疟一身尽痛。
柴苓汤 方在和阵。治身热烦渴泄泻。
加减柴苓汤 方在和阵。治诸疝。和肝肾，顺气除湿。
（仲景）四逆散 治阳气亢极，血脉不通，四肢厥逆，在臂胫之下者。若是阴证，则上过
于肘，下过于膝，以此为辨，乃不当用此也。
柴胡 芍药 甘草 枳壳（各等分）
为细末。每服二钱，米饮调下，日三服。嗽加五味子、干姜各五分；悸者，加桂五分；
腹痛，加附子一枚炮令坼；泄利下重者，浓煎韭白汤调服。
（仲景）葛根汤 治太阳伤寒，项背强几几，无汗恶风，及太阳阳明合病下利者。此即桂
枝汤加麻黄、葛根也。
葛根（四两） 麻黄（去节） 生姜（各三两） 桂（去皮） 芍药 甘草（炙，各二两） 大枣（十二枚
上七味， 咀。以水一斗，先煮麻黄、葛根减二升，去沫，纳诸药，煮取三升，
去滓，温服一升，覆取微似汗，不须啜粥，余如桂枝法将息及禁忌。
升麻葛根汤 治伤寒阳明经证，目痛鼻干不眠，无汗恶寒发热，及小儿疮疹疫疠等证。
升麻 葛根 芍药 甘草（各等分）
水二钟，煎一钟，寒多，热服；热多，温服。
柴葛解肌汤 此《槌法》加减方。治足阳明证，目痛鼻干不眠，头疼，眼眶痛，脉微洪者。
柴胡 干葛 甘草 黄芩 芍药 羌活 白芷 桔梗
水二钟，姜三片，枣二枚，槌法加石膏末一钱煎之，热服。本经无汗恶寒者去黄芩，冬
月，加麻黄；他时，加苏叶。
葛根葱白汤 治伤寒已汗未汗，头痛。
葛根 芍药 川芎 知母（各二钱） 生姜（二钱） 葱白（五寸）
水二钟，煎一钟服。
连须葱白汤 治伤寒已汗未汗，头痛如破。
连须葱白（切，半片） 生姜（二两）
水三钟，煎一钟半，分二服。
《局方》参苏饮 治四时感冒伤寒，头痛发热，恶寒无汗，及伤风咳嗽声重，涕唾稠粘
，潮热往来。此药解肌宽中，孕妇伤寒、痘疹并治。
人参 苏叶 干葛 前胡 陈皮 枳壳 半夏 茯苓（各八分） 木香 桔梗 甘草（各五分）
水二钟，姜五片，枣一枚，煎八分，热服。
加减参苏饮 方在痘疹。治痘疹初热见点，解利之药。
败毒散 亦名人参败毒散。治四时伤寒瘟疫，憎寒壮热，风湿风眩项强，身体疼痛，不
问老少皆可服。或岭南烟瘴之地，疫疠时行，或处卑湿，香港脚痿弱等证，此药不可缺，日三
服，以效为度。
人参 茯苓 枳壳 甘草 川芎 羌活 独活 前胡 柴胡 桔梗（各等分）
水一钟半，姜三片，煎服；或为细末，沸汤点服。
加味败毒散 方在外科。解利足三阳热毒，寒热如疟。
荆防败毒散 方在痘疹。发散痘疹俱可用。
《局方》五积散 治感冒寒邪，头疼身痛，项背拘急，恶寒呕吐，肚腹疼痛，及寒湿客
于经络，腰脚骨髓酸痛，及痘疮寒胜等证。
当归 麻黄 苍术 陈皮（各一钱） 浓朴（制） 干姜（炮） 芍药 枳壳（各八分） 半夏（炮）
白芷（各七分） 桔梗 炙甘草 茯苓 肉桂 人参（各五分） 川芎（四分）
水二钟，姜三片，葱白三茎，煎八分，不拘时服。
又歌曰∶痢后遍生脚痛风，《局方》五积自能攻。
就中或却麻黄去，酒煮多多服见功。
十神汤 治时气瘟疫，感冒风寒，发热憎寒，头痛咳嗽无汗。此药不拘阴阳两感，一切发散宜此。
紫苏 干葛 升麻 芍药（各一钱） 麻黄 川芎 甘草（各八分） 白芷 陈皮 香附（各六分）
水二钟，姜三片，煎服。
（东垣）升阳散火汤 治胃虚血虚，因寒邪郁遏阳气，以致肌表俱热如火，扪之烙手。此
火郁发之之剂也。
升麻 葛根 羌活 独活 芍药 人参（各五分） 防风 炙甘草（各三分） 生甘草（二分） 柴
胡（八分）
水一钟半，加生姜三片，煎服。忌生冷。
升阳益胃汤 方在和阵。治秋燥行令，阳气渐衰，恶寒体倦。
圣散子 治一切山岚瘴气，时行瘟疫，伤寒风湿等疾，有非常之功，如李待诏所谓内寒
外热，上实下虚者，此药尤效通神。宋嘉 中，黄州民病疫瘴大行，得此药痊活者不可胜纪
，苏东坡撰文勒石以广其传，圣散子之功益着。徽州郑尚书在金陵，用此方治伤寒，活人甚
众。故知其大能发散寒湿，驱除瘴疟，实有超凡之效也。
苍术（制） 防风 浓朴（姜炒） 猪苓 泽泻（煨，各二两） 白芷 川芎 赤芍药 藿香
柴胡（各半两） 麻黄 升麻 羌活 独活 枳壳 吴茱萸（泡） 细辛 本 茯苓（各七钱） 石
菖蒲 草豆蔻 良姜（各八钱） 甘草（二两半） 大附子（一枚）
上为粗末。每服三钱，水二钟，枣一枚，煎八分，稍热服。
（易老）九味羌活汤 一名羌活冲和汤。治四时不正之气，感冒风寒，憎寒壮热，头疼身
痛，口渴，人人相似者，此方主之。
羌活 防风 苍术（各一钱） 白芷 川芎 生地 黄芩 甘草（各钱半） 细辛（七分）
水二钟，姜三片，枣一枚，煎八分，热服取汗。有汗者，去苍术，加白术；渴者，加葛
根、石膏。
六神通解散 方在寒阵。治发热头痛，脉洪身热无汗。
《局方》消风百解散 治四时伤寒，头痛发热，及风寒咳嗽，鼻塞声重，或喘急。
荆芥穗 麻黄 白芷 苍术 陈皮（各一钱） 甘草（五分）
水一钟半，加姜、葱煎八分，热服。嗽甚者，加乌梅一个。
《局方》消风散 一名人参消风散。治风热上攻，头目昏眩，鼻塞声重，及皮肤顽麻，瘾疹瘙痒等证。
荆芥穗 炙甘草 人参 川芎 防风 羌活 蒲荷 蝉蜕（炒） 僵蚕（炒） 茯苓（各二钱）
陈皮 浓朴（各一钱）
上为末。每服二、三钱，茶清调服，疮癣温酒下。
（子和）风消散
照前方，但无荆芥、防风、薄荷、甘草四味。
二味消风散 治皮肤瘙痒不能忍。
苏州薄荷叶 蝉蜕（去头足土，各等分）
上为末。食远温酒调下二钱。
《大旨》黄芩半夏汤 专治寒包热，兼治表里。
黄芩（酒炒） 半夏 麻黄 紫苏 桔梗 枳壳 杏仁 甘草（等分）
水二钟，姜三片，枣二枚，煎八分，食远服。天寒，加桂枝。
《金匮》续命汤 治中风肢体不收，口不能言，冒昧不知痛处，拘急不能转侧，并治但伏
不得卧，咳逆上气，面目浮肿。
麻黄（去节） 人参 当归 石膏 桂枝 川芎 干姜 甘草（各三两） 杏仁（四十枚，去皮尖）
上九味，以水一斗，煮取四升，温服一升。当小汗，薄覆脊，凭几坐，汗出则愈。不汗
更服。无所禁忌，勿当风。
《千金》小续命汤 通治八风五痹痿厥等证，又于六经分别随证加减用之。
麻黄（去节） 人参（去芦） 黄芩（去腐） 芍药 甘草（炙） 川芎 白术 防己 杏仁（
去皮尖，炒） 官桂（各一两） 防风（一两半） 附子（炮去皮脐，半两）
上 咀。每服五钱，用水一钟半，加姜五片，枣一枚，煎八分，温服。春夏，加
石膏、知母、黄芩；秋冬，加官桂、附子、芍药。可随证增减诸药用。
附云岐子加减法∶如精神恍惚，加茯苓、远志；心烦多惊，加犀角；骨节间烦疼有热者
，去附子，倍芍药；骨间冷痛，倍用桂枝、附子；燥闷、小便涩，去附子，倍芍药，入竹沥
一合煎；脏寒下痢，去防己、黄芩，倍附子、白术一两；热痢，减去附子；脚弱，加牛膝、
(Zhang Zhongjing) Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction): Treats Taiyang disease (disease of the Taiyang channel caused by cold pathogen), characterized by fever, absence of sweating, aversion to cold, and body pain. This is a potent formula for driving out Yin pathogens.
Herbs: Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝) (each 3 liang), Licorice Root (Gancao, 甘草) (1 liang), Apricot Seed (Xingren, 杏仁) (70 seeds).
Take the above four ingredients, add nine sheng of water, first boil Ephedra until the volume decreases by two sheng, skim off the foam, then add the remaining herbs, boil to obtain three and a half sheng of decoction, remove the dregs. Take eight he of the warm decoction, cover with blankets to induce slight perspiration.
Mahuang Jia Zhu Tang (Ephedra plus Atractylodes Macrocephala Decoction): Treats Wind-Dampness.
Add Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术) 4 liang to the previous formula.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Mahuang Fuzi Xixin Tang (Ephedra, Prepared Aconite Root, and Asarum Decoction): Treats Shaoyin disease (disease of the Shaoyin channel) due to cold invasion. In the early stage, although the pulse is deep, there is contrary fever; this is a exterior syndrome of the Yin aspect, and this formula is appropriate. It also treats cold qi causing cold extremities, headache, and deep, fine pulse.
Herbs: Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (remove nodes), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 细辛) (each 2 liang), Preparata Aconiti Lateralis Radix (Fuzi, 附子) (one piece, processed, skin removed, cut into eight slices).
Take the above three ingredients, add one dou of water, first boil Ephedra until the volume decreases by two sheng, skim off the foam, then add the other herbs, boil to obtain three sheng of decoction, remove the dregs. Take one sheng warm, three times a day.
Jinkui Yaolue (Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet) Mahuang Xingren Yiyi Gancao Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Seed, Coix Seed, and Licorice Decoction): Treats Wind-Dampness causing whole-body pain, fever, which worsens in the afternoon (Shen hour). This is caused by wind exposure after sweating or prolonged exposure to cold.
Herbs: Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (remove nodes, soak in hot water), Coicis Semen (Yiyiren, 薏苡仁) (each half liang), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (1 liang), Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xingren, 杏仁) (10 seeds, remove skin and tips, stir-fry).
Each dose uses four qian, add one and a half zhen of water, boil to eight parts, take warm to induce slight sweat, avoid wind.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang (Ephedra, Prepared Aconite Root, and Licorice Decoction): Treats Shaoyin disease due to cold invasion, occurring on the second or third day, without other syndromes; use this to slightly induce sweating. It also treats Wind-Dampness causing generalized edema.
Herbs: Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (remove nodes), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (each 3 liang), Preparata Aconiti Lateralis Radix (Fuzi, 附子) (one piece, processed, skin removed).
Take the above three ingredients, add seven sheng of water, first boil Ephedra for one or two boils, skim off the foam, add the other herbs, boil to obtain three sheng of decoction, remove the dregs. Take one sheng warm, three times a day.
Jinkui Yaolue (Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet) Mahuang Gancao Tang (Ephedra and Licorice Decoction): Treats edema above the waist; induce sweating with this formula.
Herbs: Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (half liang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) (two and a half qian).
Cut the herbs. Add two zhong of water, first boil Ephedra for three or four boils, skim off the foam, add Licorice, boil again to eight parts, take hot far from meals to induce sweat. Someone suffered from asthma for a long time without recovery, eventually developing edema; taking this formula was effective.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Da Qinglong Tang (Major Blue-Green Dragon Decoction): Treats Shanghan (cold damage) with headache, fever, absence of sweating, and irritability.
Herbs: Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (3 qian), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝), Fresh Ginger Shengjiang (生姜) (each 1 qian), Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xingren, 杏仁) (5 pieces), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (5 fen), Ziziphus Jujube (Dazao, 大枣) (one piece, not ancient measure), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, 石膏) (a piece the size of half an egg).
Add one and a half zhong of water, decoct and divide into two doses.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Xiao Qinglong Tang (Minor Blue-Green Dragon Decoction): Treats Shanghan where the exterior is not resolved, fluid retention in the heart region, vomiting, hiccups, cough, fever, thirst, diarrhea, or difficult urination, fullness in the lower abdomen with panting. It also treats Lung channel cold invasion causing cough and wheezing; use this to disperse exterior pathogens.
Herbs: Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (remove nodes), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 细辛), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, 干姜) (each 3 liang), Pinelliae Tuber (Banxia, 半夏), Schisandra Fruit (Wuweizi, 五味子) (each half sheng).
Take the above eight ingredients, add one dou of water, first boil Ephedra until volume decreases by two sheng, skim off the foam, add other herbs, boil to obtain three sheng of decoction, take one sheng warm. Note: The above formulas are ancient methods of Zhang Zhongjing; today, they should be used according to the severity of the condition.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction): Treats Taiyang channel wind strike, characterized by fever, spontaneous sweating, and aversion to wind.
Herbs: Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Fresh Ginger Shengjiang (生姜) (each 3 liang), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (2 liang), Ziziphus Jujube (Dazao, 大枣) (12 pieces).
Add seven sheng of water, simmer over low heat to obtain three sheng of decoction, remove dregs. Take one sheng at a comfortable temperature. Shortly after taking, drink more than one sheng of hot thin porridge to assist the medicinal power, cover with blankets for about an hour, aiming for slight general perspiration; do not allow profuse sweating, otherwise the disease will not be cured.
Guizhi Jia Huangqi Tang (Cinnamon Twig plus Astragalus Decoction): Treats jaundice with floating pulse; resolve via sweating.
Add Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 黄芪) 2 liang to the previous Guizhi Tang.
Guizhi Jia Dahuang Tang (Cinnamon Twig plus Rhubarb Decoction)
Add Rheum Palmatum Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang, 大黄) 1 liang to the previous Guizhi Tang.
Gualou Guizhi Tang (Trichosanthes Root and Cinnamon Twig Decoction): Treats [syndrome missing in original text].
Add Trichosanthis Radix (Gualougen, 栝蒌根) 2 liang to the previous Guizhi Tang.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Guizhi Renshen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Ginseng Decoction): Treats Taiyang Shanghan with simultaneous exterior and interior unresolved conditions, accompanied by diarrhea with fever.
Herbs: Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝) (remove bark), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (each 4 liang), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术), Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, 干姜) (each 3 liang).
Take the above five ingredients, add nine sheng of water, first boil the first four ingredients to obtain five sheng, then add Cinnamon Twig, boil again to obtain three sheng. Take one sheng warm, twice during the day and once at night.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Guizhi Mahuang Ge Ban Tang (Half-Half Decoction of Cinnamon Twig and Ephedra): Treats Taiyang Shanghan resembling malaria, with fever and aversion to cold, inability to sweat, more heat than cold, and body itching.
Herbs: Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝) (remove bark), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (remove nodes), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草), Fresh Ginger Shengjiang (生姜) (cut, each 1 liang), Ziziphus Jujube (Dazao, 大枣) (4 pieces, broken apart), Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xingren, 杏仁) (24 pieces, soaked in hot water, remove skin and tips).
Take the above seven ingredients, add five sheng of water, first boil Ephedra for one or two boils, skim off the foam, add other herbs, boil to obtain one sheng and eight he of decoction, remove dregs. Take six he warm.
Guizhi Fuzi Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Prepared Aconite Root Decoction): See "Heat Section". Treats body pain due to Shanghan and Wind-Dampness.
Guizhi Gancao Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Licorice Decoction): See "Heat Section". Treats palpitations caused by excessive sweating.
Guizhi Gegen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Kudzu Root Decoction): See "Smallpox/Rash Section". Disperses cold pathogens.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Chaihu Guizhi Tang (Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction): Treats Shanghan with fever, slight aversion to cold, painful limbs, slight vomiting, epigastric fullness/stuffiness, and unresolved exterior symptoms.
Herbs: Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 柴胡) (4 liang), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝) (remove bark), Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 黄芩), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Fresh Ginger Shengjiang (生姜) (each one and a half liang), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (1 liang), Pinelliae Tuber (Banxia, 半夏) (two and a half he), Ziziphus Jujube (Dazao, 大枣) (6 pieces, broken apart).
Take the above nine ingredients, add seven sheng of water, boil to obtain three sheng of decoction, remove dregs, take warm.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Xiao Chaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction): Treats pathogens between the half-exterior and half-interior of the Liver and Gallbladder, characterized by alternating chills and fever, frequent vomiting, afternoon fever, hypochondriac pain, deafness, and malaria induced by depression/anger.
Herbs: Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 柴胡) (half jin), Pinelliae Tuber (Banxia, 半夏) (half sheng), Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 黄芩), Fresh Ginger Shengjiang (生姜), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (each 3 liang), Ziziphus Jujube (Dazao, 大枣) (12 pieces, broken apart).
Take the above seven ingredients, add one dou and two sheng of water, boil to obtain six sheng, remove dregs, decoct again to obtain three sheng, take one sheng warm, three times a day. If vexation in the chest without vomiting, remove Pinelliae Tuber and Codonopsis Radix, add one Trichosanthes Fruit (Gualou, 栝蒌实); if thirsty, remove Pinelliae Tuber, increase Codonopsis Radix to total four and a half liang, add Trichosanthis Radix (Gualougen, 栝蒌根) four liang; if abdominal pain, remove Scutellariae Radix, add Paeonia Root three liang; if fullness/hardness under the ribs, remove Ziziphus Jujube, add Oyster Shell (Muli, 牡蛎) four liang; if palpitations with difficult urination, remove Scutellariae Radix, add Poria (Fuling, 茯苓) four liang; if no thirst with slight exterior heat, remove Codonopsis Radix, add Cinnamon Twig three liang, cover to induce slight sweat for cure; if coughing, remove Codonopsis Radix, Ziziphus Jujube, and Fresh Ginger, add Schisandra Fruit (Wuweizi, 五味子) half sheng, Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, 干姜) two liang.
Note: The above dosages are Han dynasty standards; modern usage employs Bupleuri Radix (2-3 qian), Pinelliae Tuber, Scutellariae Radix (each 1-2 qian), Codonopsis Radix (2-3 qian), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (5-7 fen), plus ginger and jujube, decocted in water.
(Xue's) Jiawei Xiao Chaihu Tang (Modified Minor Bupleurum Decoction): Also known as Chaihu Zhizi San (Bupleurum and Gardenia Powder). Treats fever due to Liver Fire in nursing mothers affecting the infant, and phlegm generated by Wind-Heat.
Add Moutan Cortex (Danpi, 丹皮) and Gardenia Fruit (Zhizi, 栀子) to the previous formula.
Liangfang (Good Prescriptions) Jiawei Xiao Chaihu Tang (Modified Minor Bupleurum Decoction): Treats hypochondriac pain due to Shanghan, and Shaoyin/Jueyin Heat Malaria.
Add Aurantii Fructus (Zhiqiao, 枳壳) (stir-fried with flour) and Oyster Shell Powder (Muli, 牡蛎) to the previous Xiao Chaihu Tang, add three slices of ginger, two jujubes, two zhong of water, decoct and take.
Jiajian Xiao Chaihu Tang (Reduced and Modified Minor Bupleurum Decoction): Treats wiry pulse, alternating chills and fever, abdominal pain.
Remove Scutellariae Radix and add Paeonia Root to the previous Xiao Chaihu Tang, add ginger and jujube, decoct in water.
Chaihu Shigao Tang (Bupleurum and Gypsum Decoction): Treats Shaoyang/Yangming exterior contraction with fire, headache, dry mouth, fever, aversion to cold, and stiffness.
Herbs: Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 柴胡) (2 qian), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, 石膏) (3 qian), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (1 qian).
Decoct with ginger and water. For Qi deficiency, add Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参).
Da Chaihu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction): See "Attack Section". Treats when exterior symptoms persist and interior symptoms are urgent; combines sweating and purging.
Chai Ping Tang (Bupleurum and Pinellia Decoction): See "Harmonizing Section". Treats Damp Malaria with whole-body pain.
Chai Ling Tang (Bupleurum and Poria Decoction): See "Harmonizing Section". Treats fever, vexation, thirst, and diarrhea.
Jiajian Chai Ling Tang (Reduced and Modified Bupleurum and Poria Decoction): See "Harmonizing Section". Treats various hernias. Harmonizes Liver and Kidney, regulates Qi, removes dampness.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Sini San (Four Reversals Powder): Treats extreme Yang hyperactivity, blood vessel obstruction, cold extremities below the arms and legs. If it is a Yin syndrome, the cold extends above the elbows and below the knees; distinguish accordingly, as this formula is inappropriate for such cases.
Herbs: Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 柴胡), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草), Aurantii Fructus (Zhiqiao, 枳壳) (equal parts).
Grind into fine powder. Take two qian each time, mixed with rice water, three times a day. For cough, add Schisandra Fruit (Wuweizi, 五味子) and Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, 干姜) each 5 fen; for palpitations, add Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝) 5 fen; for abdominal pain, add one Prepared Aconite Root (Fuzi, 附子) processed until cracked; for diarrhea with heaviness in the anus, mix with strong decoction of leek white parts.
(Zhang Zhongjing) Gegen Tang (Kudzu Root Decoction): Treats Taiyang Shanghan with stiff neck and back, absence of sweating, aversion to wind, and diarrhea due to concurrent Taiyang and Yangming diseases. This is Guizhi Tang plus Ephedrae Herba and Kudzu Root.
Herbs: Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen, 葛根) (4 liang), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (remove nodes), Fresh Ginger Shengjiang (生姜) (each 3 liang), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝) (remove bark), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (each 2 liang), Ziziphus Jujube (Dazao, 大枣) (12 pieces).
Cut the above seven ingredients. Add one dou of water, first boil Ephedrae Herba and Puerariae Lobatae Radix until volume decreases by two sheng, skim off foam, add other herbs, boil to obtain three sheng of decoction, remove dregs, take one sheng warm, cover to induce slight sweat. No need to drink porridge; rest and taboos follow Guizhi Tang method.
Shengma Gegen Tang (Cimicifuga and Kudzu Root Decoction): Treats Yangming channel Shanghan syndrome, eye pain, dry nose, insomnia, absence of sweating, aversion to cold and fever, and pediatric rashes/epidemics.
Herbs: Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 升麻), Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen, 葛根), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (equal parts).
Two zhong of water, decoct to one zhong. Take hot if cold predominates; take warm if heat predominates.
Chaige Jieji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Root Muscle-Releasing Decoction): Modified formula from "Chui Fa". Treats Foot Yangming syndrome, eye pain, dry nose, insomnia, headache, orbital pain, and slightly surging pulse.
Herbs: Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 柴胡), Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen, 葛根), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 黄芩), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo, 羌活), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi, 白芷), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng, 桔梗).
Two zhong of water, three slices of ginger, two jujubes, add one qian of Gypsum Fibrosum powder according to "Chui Fa", decoct and take hot. If no sweating and aversion to cold, remove Scutellariae Radix; in winter add Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄); otherwise add Perilla Leaf (Zisuye, 紫苏叶).
Gegen Congbai Tang (Kudzu Root and Scallion Decoction): Treats Shanghan with or without prior sweating, headache.
Herbs: Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen, 葛根), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu, 知母) (each 2 qian), Fresh Ginger Shengjiang (生姜) (2 qian), Scallion White (Congbai, 葱白) (5 cun).
Two zhong of water, decoct to one zhong and take.
Lianxu Congbai Tang (Scallion White with Roots Decoction): Treats Shanghan with or without prior sweating, severe headache.
Herbs: Scallion White with Roots (Lianxu Congbai, 连须葱白) (cut, half slice), Fresh Ginger Shengjiang (生姜) (2 liang).
Three zhong of water, decoct to one and a half zhong, divide into two doses.
Ju Fang (Formulary of the Imperial Medical Bureau) Rensu Yin (Ginseng and Perilla Drink): Treats seasonal cold damage/Shanghan, headache, fever, aversion to cold, absence of sweating, wind strike with heavy voice cough, thick sputum, tidal fever. This formula releases muscles and relaxes the middle; treats pregnant women with Shanghan and rashes.
Herbs: Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参), Perilla Leaf (Zisuye, 紫苏叶), Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen, 干葛), Peucedani Radix (Qianhu, 前胡), Citrus Reticulata Pericarpium (Chenpi, 陈皮), Aurantii Fructus (Zhiqiao, 枳壳), Pinelliae Tuber (Banxia, 半夏), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓) (each 8 fen), Aucklandiae Radix (Muxiang, 木香), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng, 桔梗), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (each 5 fen).
Two zhong of water, five slices of ginger, one jujube, decoct to eight parts, take hot.
Jiajian Rensu Yin (Reduced and Modified Ginseng and Perilla Drink): See "Smallpox/Rash Section". Medicine for resolving initial heat and appearance of smallpox/rashes.
Baidu San (Poison-Expelling Powder): Also known as Renshen Baidu San (Ginseng Poison-Expelling Powder). Treats seasonal Shanghan/plagues, aversion to cold with high fever, Wind-Damp/Wind-dizziness/stiff neck, body pain; suitable for all ages. Also for miasma in Lingnan, epidemics, damp lowlands, or beriberi/weakness. Indispensable medicine, take three times daily until effective.
Herbs: Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓), Aurantii Fructus (Zhiqiao, 枳壳), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草), Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo, 羌活), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Duohuo, 独活), Peucedani Radix (Qianhu, 前胡), Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 柴胡), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng, 桔梗) (equal parts).
One and a half zhong of water, three slices of ginger, decoct and take; or grind to powder, take with boiling water.
Jiawei Baidu San (Modified Poison-Expelling Powder): See "Surgery Section". Resolves Heat-Toxin of the three Yang channels, chills and fever like malaria.
Jingfang Baidu San (Schizonepeta and Saposhnikovia Poison-Expelling Powder): See "Smallpox/Rash Section". Can be used for dispersing rashes.
Ju Fang (Formulary of the Imperial Medical Bureau) Wuji San (Five Accumulations Powder): Treats cold pathogen contraction, headache, body pain, stiff neck/back, aversion to cold, vomiting, abdominal pain, cold-damp invading collaterals causing soreness/pain in waist/legs/bones, and cold-predominant rashes.
Herbs: Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 当归), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu, 苍术), Citrus Reticulata Pericarpium (Chenpi, 陈皮) (each 1 qian), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Houpo, 厚朴) (processed), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, 干姜) (processed), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Aurantii Fructus (Zhiqiao, 枳壳) (each 8 fen), Pinelliae Tuber (Banxia, 半夏) (processed), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi, 白芷) (each 7 fen), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng, 桔梗), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓), Cinnamon Bark (Rougui, 肉桂), Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参) (each 5 fen), Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎) (4 fen).
Two zhong of water, three slices of ginger, three stalks of scallion white, decoct to eight parts, take anytime.
Song says: After dysentery, gout appears everywhere; Wuji San can attack it. Remove Ephedra if needed, take much wine-boiled for effect.
Shishen Tang (Ten Gods Decoction): Treats seasonal plague, wind-cold contraction, fever, aversion to cold, headache, cough, absence of sweating. Suitable for all dispersing needs regardless of Yin/Yang dual infection.
Herbs: Perilla Leaf (Zisu, 紫苏), Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen, 干葛), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 升麻), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药) (each 1 qian), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄), Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (each 8 fen), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi, 白芷), Citrus Reticulata Pericarpium (Chenpi, 陈皮), Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu, 香附) (each 6 fen).
Two zhong of water, three slices of ginger, decoct and take.
(Dong Yuan) Shengyang Sanhuo Tang (Ascending Yang and Dispersing Fire Decoction): Treats Stomach and Blood deficiency, where cold pathogen constrains Yang Qi, causing surface heat like fire, burning to touch. This is a formula for dispersing constrained fire.
Herbs: Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 升麻), Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen, 葛根), Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo, 羌活), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Duohuo, 独活), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参) (each 5 fen), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 防风), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (each 3 fen), Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Shenggancao, 生甘草) (2 fen), Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 柴胡) (8 fen).
One and a half zhong of water, add three slices of ginger, decoct and take. Avoid raw/cold foods.
Shengyang Yiwang Tang (Ascending Yang and Benefiting Stomach Decoction): See "Harmonizing Section". Treats autumn dryness command, gradual decline of Yang Qi, aversion to cold and fatigue.
Shengsanzi (Holy Dispersion Substances): Treats mountain miasma, seasonal plagues, Shanghan, Wind-Damp, etc., with extraordinary efficacy. As Li Daizhao described for internal cold/external heat, upper excess/lower deficiency, this formula is particularly effective. During Song Jiayou era, epidemic miasma hit Huangzhou; countless were saved by this medicine. Su Dongpo wrote an inscription to spread its fame. Zheng Shangshu in Huizhou used it in Jinling to save many from Shanghan. Thus, it greatly disperses cold-damp and drives out miasma/malaria, showing transcendent effects.
Herbs: Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu, 苍术) (processed), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 防风), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Houpo, 厚朴) (stir-fried with ginger), Polyporus (Zuling, 猪苓), Alisma Rhizoma (Zexie, 泽泻) (roasted, each 2 liang), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi, 白芷), Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), Red Paeonia Root (Chishaoyao, 赤芍药), Agastache Herba (Huoxiang, 藿香), Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 柴胡) (each half liang), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 升麻), Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo, 羌活), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Duohuo, 独活), Aurantii Fructus (Zhiqiao, 枳壳), Evodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu, 吴茱萸) (soaked), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 细辛), Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix (Ben, 本), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓) (each 7 qian), Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (Shichangpu, 石菖蒲), Cardamomi Fructus (Caodoukou, 草豆蔻), Galangal Rhizome (Liangjiang, 良姜) (each 8 qian), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (2.5 liang), Large Prepared Aconite Root (Da Fuzi, 大附子) (one piece).
Grind to coarse powder. Take three qian each time, two zhong of water, one jujube, decoct to eight parts, take slightly hot.
(Yi Lao) Jiuwei Qianghuo Tang (Nine-Ingredient Notopterygium Decoction): Also known as Qianghuo Chonghe Tang. Treats irregular Qi of four seasons, wind-cold contraction, aversion to cold with high fever, headache, body pain, thirst, similar in everyone.
Herbs: Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo, 羌活), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 防风), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu, 苍术) (each 1 qian), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi, 白芷), Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), Rehmanniae Radix (Shengdi, 生地), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 黄芩), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (each 1.5 qian), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 细辛) (7 fen).
Two zhong of water, three slices of ginger, one jujube, decoct to eight parts, take hot to induce sweat. If sweating, remove Atractylodis Rhizoma, add Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术); if thirsty, add Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen, 葛根) and Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, 石膏).
Liushen Tongjie San (Six-Spirit Unblocking Powder): See "Cold Section". Treats fever, headache, surging pulse, body heat, absence of sweating.
Ju Fang (Formulary of the Imperial Medical Bureau) Xiaofeng Baijiesan (Wind-Expelling Hundred-Resolving Powder): Treats seasonal Shanghan, headache, fever, wind-cold cough, nasal congestion/heavy voice, or panting.
Herbs: Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie Sui, 荆芥穗), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi, 白芷), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu, 苍术), Citrus Reticulata Pericarpium (Chenpi, 陈皮) (each 1 qian), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (5 fen).
One and a half zhong of water, add ginger and scallion, decoct to eight parts, take hot. For severe cough, add one Chinese Date Plum (Wumei, 乌梅).
Ju Fang (Formulary of the Imperial Medical Bureau) Xiaofeng San (Wind-Expelling Powder): Also known as Renshen Xiaofeng San (Ginseng Wind-Expelling Powder). Treats Wind-Heat attacking upward, dizzy head/eyes, nasal congestion/heavy voice, skin numbness, urticaria/itching.
Herbs: Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie Sui, 荆芥穗), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草), Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参), Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 防风), Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo, 羌活), Menthae Haplocalycis Herba (Bohe, 薄荷), Cicadae Periostracum (Chantui, 蝉蜕) (stir-fried), Bombyx Batryticatus (Jiangcan, 僵蚕) (stir-fried), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓) (each 2 qian), Citrus Reticulata Pericarpium (Chenpi, 陈皮), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Houpo, 厚朴) (each 1 qian).
Grind to powder. Take 2-3 qian each time, mixed with clear tea water; for sores/tinea, take with warm wine.
(Heizi) Fengxiaosan (Wind-Dispersing Powder)
Follows the previous formula but lacks Schizonepeta Spike, Saposhnikoviae Radix, Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, and Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma.
Erwei Xiaofeng San (Two-Ingredient Wind-Expelling Powder): Treats unbearable skin itching.
Suzhou Mint Leaf (Suzhou Boheye, 苏州薄荷叶), Cicadae Periostracum (Chantui, 蝉蜕) (remove head/feet/dirt, equal parts).
Grind to powder. Take two qian far from meals with warm wine.
Dazhi (General Principles) Huangqin Banxia Tang (Scutellaria and Pinellia Decoction): Specifically treats Cold Wrapping Heat, also treats exterior-interior.
Herbs: Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 黄芩) (wine-fried), Pinelliae Tuber (Banxia, 半夏), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄), Perilla Leaf (Zisu, 紫苏), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng, 桔梗), Aurantii Fructus (Zhiqiao, 枳壳), Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xingren, 杏仁), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (equal parts).
Two zhong of water, three slices of ginger, two jujubes, decoct to eight parts, take far from meals. In cold weather, add Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝).
Jinkui Yaolue (Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet) Xuming Tang (Continuing Life Decoction): Treats stroke with limb flaccidity, inability to speak, confusion/unawareness of pain, stiffness/inability to turn, lying prone unable to sleep, cough/wheezing, facial/eye edema.
Herbs: Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (remove nodes), Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 当归), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, 石膏), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝), Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), Dried Ginger (Ganjiang, 干姜), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草) (each 3 liang), Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xingren, 杏仁) (40 pieces, remove skin/tips).
Take the above nine ingredients, add one dou of water, boil to obtain four sheng, take one sheng warm. Should induce slight sweat, cover spine thinly, sit leaning on table; if sweat occurs, cure. If no sweat, take again. No taboos, avoid wind.
Qianjin Fang (Thousand Gold Formulas) Xiao Xuming Tang (Minor Continuing Life Decoction): Generally treats Eight Winds, Five Obstructions, flaccidity, and cold extremities; also modified according to Six Channels.
Herbs: Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (remove nodes), Codonopsis Radix (Renshen, 人参) (remove rhizome), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 黄芩) (remove rot), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药), Preparata Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 炙甘草), Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术), Podagricae Rhizoma (Fangji, 防己), Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xingren, 杏仁) (remove skin/tips, stir-fry), Official Cinnamon (Guangui, 官桂) (each 1 liang), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 防风) (1.5 liang), Preparata Aconiti Lateralis Radix (Fuzi, 附子) (processed, remove skin/navel, half liang).
Cut. Take five qian each time, one and a half zhong of water, five slices of ginger, one jujube, decoct to eight parts, take warm. In spring/summer, add Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, 石膏), Anemarrhenae Rhizome (Zhimu, 知母), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 黄芩); in autumn/winter, add Official Cinnamon (Guangui, 官桂), Prepared Aconite Root (Fuzi, 附子), Paeonia Root (Shaoyao, 芍药). Modify herbs according to syndrome.
Append Yun Qizi modification method: For absent-mindedness, add Poria (Fuling, 茯苓) and Polygalae Radix (Yuanzhi, 远志); for vexation/fright, add Rhinoceros Horn (Xijiao, 犀角 - note: now prohibited/use substitute); for joint pain with heat, remove Prepared Aconite Root, double Paeonia Root; for cold pain in bones, double Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi, 桂枝) and Prepared Aconite Root (Fuzi, 附子); for dryness/distress, difficult urination, remove Prepared Aconite Root, double Paeonia Root, add Bamboo Juice (Zhuli, 竹沥) one he to decoct; for cold viscera diarrhea, remove Podagricae Rhizoma and Scutellariae Radix, double Prepared Aconite Root and Atractylodis Rhizoma by one liang; for heat diarrhea, reduce Prepared Aconite Root; for weak legs, add Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi, 牛膝),