《三因》大黄左经汤 治四气流注足阳明经,致腰脚肿痛不可行,大小便秘,或恶饮食
,喘满自汗,呕吐腹痛。
大黄(煨) 细辛 羌活 前胡 杏仁(去皮尖,炒) 浓朴(制) 枳壳 黄芩 茯苓 炙
甘草(各一钱)
水二钟,姜三片,枣二枚,煎八分,食前服。
《千金》第一麻黄汤 治恶风毒瓦斯,脚弱无力,顽痹,四肢不仁,失音不能言,毒瓦斯冲
心。有人病此者,但一病相当,即服此第一方,次服第二、第三、第四方。
麻黄(一两) 大枣(十二枚) 茯苓(三两) 杏仁(三十枚) 防风 当归 白术 川芎 升麻 芍
药黄芩 桂心 麦冬 甘草(各二两)
上 咀。以水九升,清酒二升,合煮取二升半,分四服,日三夜一。覆令小汗,
粉之,莫令见风。
《千金》第二独活汤
独活(四两) 熟地黄(三两) 生姜(五两) 葛根 桂心 甘草 芍药 麻黄(各二两)
上 咀。以水八升,清酒二升,合煎取二升半,分四服,日三夜一。脚弱者,特
忌食瓠子、蕺菜,犯之则一世不愈。
《千金》第三兼补浓朴汤 并治诸气咳嗽,逆气呕吐。
浓朴 川芎 桂心 熟地黄 芍药 当归 人参(各二两) 黄 甘草(各三两) 吴茱萸(二
升) 半夏(七两) 生姜(一斤)
上 咀。以水二斗,煮猪蹄一具,取汁一斗二升,去上肥腻,入清酒三升,合煮
取三升,分四服。相去如人行二十里久,更进服。
《千金》第四风引独活汤 兼补方。
独活(四两) 茯苓 甘草(各三两) 升麻(一两半) 人参 桂心 防风 芍药 当归 黄
干姜 附子(各二两) 大豆(二升)
上 咀。以水九升,清酒三升,合煮三升半,分四服,相去如人行二十里久,更进服。
独活汤 治香港脚阳虚寒胜,经气不行,顽肿不用,如神。
独活 麻黄(去节) 川芎 熟附子 牛膝 黄 (炙) 人参 当归 白芍药 白茯苓
白术 杜仲(炒) 干姜 肉桂 木香 甘草(炙,等分)
上 咀。每服五、七钱,水一钟半,姜三片,枣三枚,煎八分,食前温服。
追毒汤 治肝脾肾三经为风寒热湿毒瓦斯上攻,阴阳不和,四肢拘挛,上气喘满,小便秘
涩,心热烦闷,遍身浮肿,脚弱不能行步。
半夏(汤泡七次) 黄 (去芦) 甘草(炙) 当归(去芦) 人参(去芦) 浓朴(姜制) 独活(去芦) 橘
红(各一两) 熟地黄 枳实(麸炒) 芍药 麻黄(去节,各二两) 桂心(三两)
上 咀。每服八钱,水一钟半,生姜七片,枣三枚,煎八分,食前温服,日三夜一。
《局方》排风汤 治风虚冷湿,邪气入脏,狂言妄语,精神错乱,及五脏风邪等证。
防风 白术 当归(酒浸) 芍药 肉桂 杏仁 川芎 白藓皮 甘草(炙,各一钱) 麻黄
(去节) 茯苓 独活(各三钱)
上分二服,水二钟,姜三片,煎七分,食远服。
阳毒升麻汤 治阳毒,赤斑狂言,吐脓血。
升麻(一钱半) 犀角(磨) 射干 黄芩 人参 甘草(各八分)
水一盏半,煎八分,纳犀角汁和匀服。
栝蒌根汤 治风温大渴。
栝蒌根 干姜 防风 人参 甘草(各一钱) 石膏(三钱) 水一盏半,煎八分服。
再造散 治伤寒头痛发热,恶寒无汗,用表药而汗不出,脉无力者。此以阳虚不能作汗
,名曰无阳。若医不识此,复用麻黄等药,及覆逼取汗,误杀者多矣。
人参 黄 川芎 甘草 熟附子 桂枝 细辛 羌活 防风 煨生姜 夏月热甚,或加石膏
水一钟半,枣二枚,煎八分,温服。
《本事》枳壳煮散 治悲哀烦恼伤肝,两胁骨痛,筋脉紧,腰脚重滞,筋急不能举动,
此药大治胁痛。
枳壳(麸炒,四两) 细辛 川芎 桔梗 防风(各二两) 葛根(一两半) 甘草(一两)
上咀。每服七、八钱,水一钟半,姜、枣同煮,食煎温服。
柴胡疏肝散 治胁肋疼痛,寒热往来。
陈皮(醋炒) 柴胡(各二钱) 川芎 枳壳(麸炒) 芍药(各一钱半) 甘草(炙,五分) 香附(一钱半)
水一钟半,煎八分,食前服。
《本事》桂枝散 治因惊伤肝,胁骨疼痛不已。
枳壳(一两,小者) 桂枝(半两)
上为细末。每服二钱,姜、枣汤调下。
(河间)葛根汤 治寒邪在经,胁下疼痛不可忍。
葛根 桂枝 川芎 细辛 防风(各一钱) 麻黄 枳壳 芍药 人参 炙甘草(各八分)
上咀。水一钟半,姜三片,煎八分,食远温服。
升麻汤 治无汗而喘,小便不利,烦渴发斑。
升麻 苍术 麦门冬 麻黄(各一钱) 黄芩 大青(各七分) 石膏(一、二钱) 淡竹叶(十片)
水二钟,煎八分,温服。
(仲景)柴胡桂枝干姜汤 治伤寒五、六日,汗下后,但头汗出,往来寒热,心烦者,邪未解也。
柴胡(半斤) 桂枝(三两) 干姜(二两) 栝蒌根(四两) 黄芩(三两) 牡蛎( ,二两) 甘草(炙,二
两)
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。初服微烦
,再服汗出便愈。
Da Huang Zuo Jing Tang (Rhubarb Left Meridian Decoction) from *San Yin Fang* is indicated for the flow and accumulation of the Four Qi (Wind, Cold, Summer-heat, Dampness) into the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian, resulting in swelling and pain in the waist and legs that prevents walking, constipation of both large and small intestines, aversion to food, panting and chest fullness, spontaneous sweating, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Ingredients: Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, baked), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, skin and tip removed, stir-fried), Nong Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, processed), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Fu Ling (Poria), Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (each 1 qian).
Administration: Decoct with 2 zhong of water, 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 2 dates until reduced to 8/10 volume. Take before meals.
Di Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction No. 1) from *Qian Jin Fang* is indicated for aversion to wind and toxic vapors, weakness and inability to support weight in the legs, stubborn numbness and bi-syndrome, insensibility of the four limbs, aphonia (loss of voice), and toxic vapors rushing to the heart. For those suffering from this condition, if the symptoms match, administer this First Formula immediately, followed sequentially by the Second, Third, and Fourth Formulas.
Ingredients: Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, 1 liang), Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus, 12 pieces), Fu Ling (Poria, 3 liang), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, 30 pieces), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba or Rubra), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 2 liang).
Administration: Coarsely crush the herbs. Decoct with 9 sheng of water and 2 sheng of Qing Jiu (clear wine) until 2.5 sheng remains. Divide into four doses; take three times during the day and once at night. Cover the patient to induce slight sweating, apply powder, and avoid exposure to wind.
Du Huo Tang (Angelicae Pubescentis Decoction No. 2) from *Qian Jin Fang*.
Ingredients: Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, 4 liang), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, 3 liang), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 5 liang), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba or Rubra), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba) (each 2 liang).
Administration: Coarsely crush the herbs. Decoct with 8 sheng of water and 2 sheng of Qing Jiu (clear wine) until 2.5 sheng remains. Divide into four doses; take three times during the day and once at night. Patients with weak legs must strictly avoid consuming Hu Zi (Lagenariae Sicerariae Fructus) and Ji Cai (Houttuyniae Herba); violation of this dietary taboo results in incurable disease throughout life.
Jian Bu Nong Po Tang (Supplementary Nong Po Decoction No. 3) from *Qian Jin Fang*, also indicated for various types of Qi counterflow cough and vomiting.
Ingredients: Nong Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba or Rubra), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 2 liang), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 3 liang), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus, 2 sheng), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 7 liang), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 1 jin).
Administration: Coarsely crush the herbs. Decoct one pig trotter in 2 dou of water until 1.2 dou of broth remains. Skim off the fat, add 3 sheng of Qing Jiu (clear wine), and decoct until 3 sheng remains. Divide into four doses. The interval between doses should be equivalent to the time it takes a person to walk 20 li. Administer the next dose after this interval.
Feng Yin Du Huo Tang (Wind-Guiding Angelicae Pubescentis Decoction No. 4) from *Qian Jin Fang*, a supplementary formula.
Ingredients: Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, 4 liang), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 3 liang), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1.5 liang), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba or Rubra), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (each 2 liang), Da Dou (Sojae Semen Album, 2 sheng).
Administration: Coarsely crush the herbs. Decoct with 9 sheng of water and 3 sheng of Qing Jiu (clear wine) until 3.5 sheng remains. Divide into four doses. The interval between doses should be equivalent to the time it takes a person to walk 20 li. Administer the next dose after this interval.
Du Huo Tang (Angelicae Pubescentis Decoction) is indicated for Hong Jiao (Foot Qi/Jama), characterized by Yang deficiency and excess cold, stagnation of meridian Qi, stubborn swelling and dysfunction, with miraculous efficacy.
Ingredients: Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, nodes removed), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Shu Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix, honey-fried), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Bai Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex, stir-fried), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (equal parts).
Administration: Coarsely crush the herbs. Each dose uses 5-7 qian, decocted with 1.5 zhong of water, 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 3 dates until reduced to 8/10 volume. Take warm before meals.
Zhui Du Tang (Poison-Chasing Decoction) is indicated when toxic vapors of Wind, Cold, Heat, and Dampness attack upward from the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney meridians, causing disharmony of Yin and Yang, spasm and contracture of the four limbs, upper body panting and fullness, scanty and difficult urination, internal heat and irritability, generalized edema, and leg weakness preventing walking.
Ingredients: Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, soaked in boiling water seven times), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix, rhizome removed), Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, rhizome removed), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, rhizome removed), Nong Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, ginger-processed), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, rhizome removed), Ju Hong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (each 1 liang), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, bran-fried), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba or Rubra), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, nodes removed) (each 2 liang), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 3 liang).
Administration: Coarsely crush the herbs. Each dose uses 8 qian, decocted with 1.5 zhong of water, 7 slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 3 dates until reduced to 8/10 volume. Take warm before meals, three times during the day and once at night.
Pai Feng Tang (Wind-Expelling Decoction) from *Ju Fang* is indicated for Wind deficiency with Cold-Dampness, pathogenic factors entering the Zang organs, delirious speech, mental confusion, and syndromes of Wind pathogens in the Five Viscera.
Ingredients: Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, wine-soaked), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba or Rubra), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Bai Xian Pi (Dictamni Cortex), Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (each 1 qian), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, nodes removed), Fu Ling (Poria), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) (each 3 qian).
Administration: Divide into two doses. Decoct with 2 zhong of water and 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) until reduced to 7/10 volume. Take well after meals.
Yang Du Sheng Ma Tang (Yang-Toxin Cimicifuge Decoction) is indicated for Yang Toxin, presenting with red macules, delirious speech, and expectoration of pus and blood.
Ingredients: Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1.5 qian), Xi Jiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, ground), She Gan (Belamcandae Rhizoma), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 8 fen).
Administration: Decoct with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8/10 volume. Mix in Xi Jiao Zhi (Rhinocerotis Cornu juice) and take.
Gua Lou Gen Tang (Trichosanthis Radix Decoction) is indicated for Wind-Warmth syndrome with severe thirst.
Ingredients: Gua Lou Gen (Trichosanthis Radix), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 qian), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 3 qian).
Administration: Decoct with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8/10 volume. Take.
Zai Zao San (Regeneration Powder) is indicated for Tai Yang Shang Han (Cold Damage) presenting with headache, fever, aversion to cold, anhidrosis, failure to sweat despite using diaphoretic agents, and a powerless pulse. This is due to Yang deficiency failing to generate sweat, termed "No Yang." If physicians fail to recognize this and re-administer Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba) etc., or cover the patient to force sweating, many deaths occur due to error.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Shu Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Wei Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, baked). In midsummer when heat is intense, add Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum).
Administration: Decoct with 1.5 zhong of water and 2 dates until reduced to 8/10 volume. Take warm.
Zhi Ke Zhu San (Tangerine Immature Fruit Decoction Powder) from *Ben Shi Fang* is indicated for Liver injury caused by sorrow and vexation, pain in the hypochondriac bones, tightness of sinews and vessels, heaviness and stagnation in the waist and legs, and acute spasms preventing movement. This formula is highly effective for treating hypochondriac pain.
Ingredients: Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, bran-fried, 4 liang), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 2 liang), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, 1.5 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang).
Administration: Coarsely crush the herbs. Each dose uses 7-8 qian, decocted with 1.5 zhong of water along with Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus). Take the decoction warm after meals.
Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder) is indicated for hypochondriac pain and alternating chills and fever.
Ingredients: Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, vinegar-fried), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) (each 2 qian), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, bran-fried), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba or Rubra) (each 1.5 qian), Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, 5 fen), Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma, 1.5 qian).
Administration: Decoct with 1.5 zhong of water until reduced to 8/10 volume. Take before meals.
Gui Zhi San (Cinnamon Twig Powder) from *Ben Shi Fang* is indicated for Liver injury due to fright, with persistent pain in the hypochondriac bones.
Ingredients: Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, smaller fruits, 1 liang), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 0.5 liang).
Administration: Grind into fine powder. Each dose uses 2 qian, taken with a decoction of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus).
Ge Gen Tang (Pueraria Decoction) by He Jian (Liu Wansu) is indicated for Cold pathogens in the meridians causing unbearable pain in the hypochondrium.
Ingredients: Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 1 qian), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba or Rubra), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried) (each 8 fen).
Administration: Coarsely crush the herbs. Decoct with 1.5 zhong of water and 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) until reduced to 8/10 volume. Take warm well after meals.
Sheng Ma Tang (Cimicifuge Decoction) is indicated for anhidrosis with panting, difficulty in urination, irritability, thirst, and eruption of macules.
Ingredients: Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba) (each 1 qian), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Da Qing (Isatidis Folium) (each 7 fen), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 1-2 qian), Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatheri Herba, 10 leaves).
Administration: Decoct with 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8/10 volume. Take warm.
Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang (Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig, and Dried Ginger Decoction) by Zhong Jing (Zhang Zhongjing) is indicated for Tai Yang Shang Han (Cold Damage) on the fifth or sixth day, after sweating or purging therapy, presenting with sweating only on the head, alternating chills and fever, and irritability, indicating unresolved pathogenic factors.
Ingredients: Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, 0.5 jin), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 3 liang), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 2 liang), Gua Lou Gen (Trichosanthis Radix, 4 liang), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, 3 liang), Mu Li (Ostreae Concha, calcined, 2 liang), Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, 2 liang).
Administration: Decoct the seven ingredients in 1.2 dou of water until 6 sheng remains. Strain the dregs, then decoct again until 3 sheng remains. Take 1 sheng warm, three times daily. Mild irritability may occur after the first dose; upon the second dose, sweating occurs and the patient recovers.