产川中者名川芎。今通用之。产江西抚州者名抚芎
主治。行血。祛风。壮筋骨。破症结。驱宿血。养新血。中风。中恶。头痛妇人经闭崩
中。脑痈发背。
芎 汤。川芎黄 白芍干地黄吴茱萸炙草各二两。当归干姜各一两。水一斗。煎取三升。
分三服。治风寒冷热。劳损冲任。月经不调。崩中带下。腰重里急。淋沥不断。或妊娠胎动
不安。下血连日。小便频数。肢体烦倦。头晕目暗。不欲饮食。或产后崩漏。下血不止。若
经后有赤白带下者。去地黄吴茱萸。加人参杜仲各二两。
芎术丸。川芎三钱五分。苍术白术各五钱。枳壳甘草白茯苓桔梗各三钱五分。乌药威灵
仙陈皮羌活白芷当归黄芩苍耳子秦艽杜仲熟地香附海风藤牛膝木瓜防风红花薏仁荆芥各五
钱。川乌草乌各一钱。白花蛇一寸。用麻袋入药盛酒坛内。封固。隔汤煮半日许。候透。埋
土中一日夜去火。每日不拘时服一茶杯。服尽愈。治痛风及诸风。
芎辛汤。芎 细辛生附子（去皮）生乌头（去皮）天南星（姜汤泡去涎）生干姜各一钱。
炙草
五分。生姜七片。芽茶一撮。水煎放凉临卧服。面赤戴阳。加葱白二茎。童便半杯。不应。
加黄连（酒炒）三分治寒厥头痛。
又方。川芎一钱五分。细辛五分。炙草六分。生姜五片。水煎食后热服。治热厥头痛。
有热加黄芩（酒炒）一钱五分。不应加生石膏三钱。乌头二分。胃虚者去白芷。加白术。芎
葛
汤。川芎干葛桂枝枳壳（麸炒）细辛芍药麻黄人参防风各五钱。炙草二钱。为粗末。每服五
钱。
水二钟。加生姜三片。煎至七分。去滓温服。日三次。有汗避风。治风寒胁痛。
芎归胶艾汤。川芎二两。当归三两。阿胶二两。艾叶（炒）三两。炙草二两。干地黄六
两。
白芍四两。水五升。清酒三升合煮。取三升。去滓。纳胶令消尽。温服一升。日三次。不瘥
更服。治妊娠腹痛。胞阻。胎漏。及妊娠下血。或半产后下血不绝。
芎 散。川芎前胡白僵蚕（炒）人参各一两。蔓荆子天麻（酒浸焙）防风各五钱。研末。
每
服二钱。食后温酒下。治头风眩晕。目昏痛。体倦心忪。
芎苏散。川芎一钱。苏叶柴胡各二钱。葛根枳壳桔梗陈皮半夏茯苓各一钱。炙草七分。
生姜三片。大枣一枚。研末。每服五钱。水煎去滓温服。治感冒偏于血分。及妊娠伤寒。如
喘嗽加杏仁桑皮。
芎归饮。当归二两或三两。（酒浸洗）抚芎一两。水二碗。酒一碗半。煎至八分。作二
次
服。治因伤失血涌吐。及跌打陨坠。致伤脉络。令血大吐者。如有瘀血。或加大黄下之。或
加桃仁红花破之。或加郁金黄酒行之。审证酌定。
Produced in the central region of Sichuan, it is named Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong). It is currently widely used. Produced in Fuzhou, Jiangxi, it is named Fuxiong.
[Indications]
It promotes blood circulation, dispels wind, strengthens muscles and bones, breaks up masses and accumulations, drives out old blood stasis, and nourishes new blood. It treats stroke, Zhong'e (acute illness caused by exposure to foul pathogens), headache, amenorrhea or metrorrhagia in women, brain abscess, and back carbuncle.
[Chuanxiong Decoction]
Formula: Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), White Peony Root (Baishao), Dried Rehmannia Root (Shengdihuang), Evodia Fruit (Wuzhuyu), and Prepared Licorice Root (Zhigancao) each 2 liang; Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui) and Dried Ginger (Ganjiang) each 1 liang.
Preparation and Administration: Decoct with one dou of water until three sheng remain. Divide into three doses.
Indications: Invasion by cold, wind, and heat pathogens; damage to the Chong and Ren meridians due to overwork; irregular menstruation; metrorrhagia and leukorrhea; heaviness in the waist and urgency/tightness in the abdomen; continuous dribbling dysuria. Or, restless fetus during pregnancy, continuous bleeding for several days, frequent urination, restlessness and fatigue in limbs, dizziness and blurred vision, loss of appetite. Or, postpartum metrorrhagia with continuous bleeding. If red and white leukorrhea occurs after menstruation, remove Shengdihuang and Wuzhuyu, and add Codonopsis Root (Renshen) and Eucommia Bark (Duzhong) each 2 liang.
[Chuanxiong Atractylodes Pill]
Formula: Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong) 3 qian 5 fen; Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Cangzhu) and Atractylodes Rhizome (Baizhu) each 5 qian; Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao), Prepared Licorice Root (Zhigancao), Poria (Baifuling), and Platycodon Root (Jiegeng) each 3 qian 5 fen; Lindera Root (Wuyao), Spirit Cress Seed (Weilingxian), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Notopterygium Rhizome (Qianghuo), Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi), Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui), Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), Cocklebur Fruit (Cangerzi), Gentian Root (Qinjiao), Eucommia Bark (Duzhong), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudihuang), Cyperus Rhizome (Xiangfu), Sea Wind Vine (Haifengteng), Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), Chinese Quince Fruit (Mugua), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Safflower (Honghua), Coix Seed (Yiren), and Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie) each 5 qian; Aconite Lateral Root Preparata (Chuanwu) and Aconite Root (Caowu) each 1 qian; One inch of Bungarus multicinctus (Baihuashe).
Preparation and Administration: Place the herbs in a cloth bag inside a jar filled with wine. Seal tightly. Steam over boiling water for about half a day until the medicinal properties penetrate thoroughly. Bury in soil for one day and night to remove the "fire" energy. Take one teacupful at any time daily. Cure upon finishing the dose.
Indications: Gout and various wind-pathogen disorders.
[Chuanxiong Asarum Decoction]
Formula: Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Asarum Root (Xixin), Raw Aconite Lateral Root (Shengfuzi, peeled), Raw Aconite Root (Shengwutou, peeled), Pinellia Tuber (Tiannanxing, soaked in ginger juice to remove saliva/phlegm), Raw Dried Ginger (Shenganjiang) each 1 qian; Prepared Licorice Root (Zhigancao) 5 fen; Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang) 7 slices; Young Tea Leaves (Yacha) one pinch.
Preparation and Administration: Decoct with water, let cool, and take before sleep. For facial flushing and Daiyang syndrome (floating yang), add two stalks of Scallion White (Congbai) and half a cup of child's urine. If ineffective, add Scutellaria Root (Huangqin) stir-fried with wine, 3 fen.
Indications: Headache caused by cold jue (yin collapse).
[Another Prescription]
Formula: Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong) 1 qian 5 fen, Asarum Root (Xixin) 5 fen, Prepared Licorice Root (Zhigancao) 6 fen, Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang) 5 slices.
Preparation and Administration: Decoct with water, take hot after meals.
Indications: Headache caused by heat jue. If heat signs are present, add Scutellaria Root (Huangqin) stir-fried with wine, 1 qian 5 fen. If ineffective, add Raw Gypsum (Shengshigao) 3 qian and Aconite Root (Wutou) 2 fen. For those with weak stomach qi, remove Angelica Dahurica Root (Baizhi) and add Atractylodes Rhizome (Baizhu).
[Chuanxiong Kudzu Decoction]
Formula: Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Kudzu Root (Gegen), Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi), Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao, bran-fried), Asarum Root (Xixin), Peony Root (Shaoyao), Ephedra Stem (Mahuang), Codonopsis Root (Renshen), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng) each 5 qian; Prepared Licorice Root (Zhigancao) 2 qian.
Preparation and Administration: Grind into coarse powder. Each dose uses 5 qian. Add two zhong of water and three slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until seven parts remain. Strain and take warm. Three times daily. Avoid wind if sweating occurs.
Indications: Hypochondriac pain caused by wind-cold.
[Chuanxiong Angelica Mucilage Artemisia Decoction]
Formula: Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong) 2 liang, Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui) 3 liang, Donkey-hide Gelatin (Ejiao) 2 liang, Mugwort Leaf (Aiye, fried) 3 liang, Prepared Licorice Root (Zhigancao) 2 liang, Dried Rehmannia Root (Shengdihuang) 6 liang, White Peony Root (Baishao) 4 liang.
Preparation and Administration: Decoct with five sheng of water and three sheng of clear wine until three sheng remain. Strain, add Ejiao and melt completely. Take one sheng warm, three times daily. If not cured, continue taking.
Indications: Abdominal pain during pregnancy, Baozu (placental obstruction), Tai lou (threatened miscarriage bleeding), and vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Or continuous bleeding after spontaneous abortion.
[Chuanxiong Powder]
Formula: Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Peucedanum Root (Qianhu), White Silkworm (Baijiangcan, fried), Codonopsis Root (Renshen) each 1 liang; Vitex Fruit (Manjingzi), Gastrodia Rhizome (Tianma, soaked in wine and baked), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng) each 5 qian.
Preparation and Administration: Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose, wash down with warm wine after meals.
Indications: Head wind causing vertigo, dim and painful eyes, body fatigue, and palpitations.
[Chuanxiong Perilla Dispersion]
Formula: Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong) 1 qian, Perilla Leaf (Suye) and Bupleurum Root (Chaihu) each 2 qian; Kudzu Root (Gegen), Bitter Orange (Zhiqiao), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), Pinellia Tuber (Banxia), Poria (Fuling) each 1 qian; Prepared Licorice Root (Zhigancao) 7 fen; Fresh Ginger (Shengjiang) 3 slices, Jujube (Dazao) 1 piece.
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder. Take 5 qian per dose, decoct with water, strain, and take warm. For asthma and cough, add Apricot Seed (Xingren) and Mulberry Bark (Sangpiao).
Indications: Common cold affecting the blood level, and typhoid fever during pregnancy.
[Chuanxiong Angelica Drink]
Formula: Angelica Sinensis Root (Danggui) 2 or 3 liang (soaked and washed in wine), Fuxiong 1 liang.
Preparation and Administration: Decoct with two bowls of water and one and a half bowls of wine until eight parts remain. Divide into two doses.
Indications: Vomiting blood due to injury and blood loss, or severe hematemesis caused by trauma/falls damaging collaterals. If there is blood stasis, add Rhubarb (Dahuang) to purge it; or add Peach Kernel (Taoren) and Safflower (Honghua) to break stasis; or add Curcuma Longa Rhizome (Yujin) and yellow wine to promote qi and blood circulation. Adjust according to the specific syndrome.