喻氏进退黄连汤 平调营卫,不偏阴,不偏阳,所谓运中枢以听其进退也。
黄连(八分姜汁炒) 炮姜(八分) 人参(一钱五分人乳拌蒸) 桂枝(一钱) 半夏(
一钱五分姜制) 大枣(二枚) 进法本方诸药俱不制,水三钟,煎一半,温服。退法不用桂枝,
黄连减半,或加肉桂五分,如上逐味制熟,煎服法同。每早加服附桂八味丸三钱。
资液救焚汤 治五志厥阳之火。
生地(二钱取汁) 麦冬(二钱取汁) 人参(一钱五分人乳拌蒸) 炙甘草(一钱) 阿胶
(一钱) 胡麻仁(一钱炒研) 柏子仁(七分) 五味子(四分) 紫石英(一钱) 寒水石(
一钱) 生犀汁(二分磨) 滑石(一钱二分敲碎不为末) 生姜汁(二茶匙) 除四汁及阿胶共八
味,用名山泉水四钟,缓火煎至一杯半,去渣,入四汁及阿胶,再缓火略煎至胶烊化,斟出,调牛
黄末五厘,日中分二、三次热服。空朝先服附桂八味丸三钱。
(此等方法断不可用,录之以为鉴戒。)
柏子仁方
人参 半夏 茯苓 陈皮 柏仁 甘草 麝香 郁李仁 姜(三片)
人参散
人参 麝香 冰片 甘草汤调服
既济丸
附子 人参 麝香
槟榔益气汤
槟榔 人参 白术 当归 黄 陈皮 升麻 甘草 柴胡 枳壳 生姜 煎服。
木通二陈汤
木通 陈皮 半夏 茯苓 甘草 枳壳 生姜煎服。
导气清利汤
猪苓 泽泻 白术 人参 甘草 木通 栀子 茯苓 槟榔 枳壳 大黄 浓朴 麝香 黑牵牛
广皮 半夏 藿香 柏仁 生姜煎服。
加味麻仁丸
大黄 白芍 浓朴 当归 杏仁 麻仁 槟榔 木香 枳壳 蜜为丸。
皂角散
大皂角 烧存性,研细末,以猪脂一两调服。又服八正散加槟榔、枳壳、朴硝、桃仁、灯芯,茶服。
大承气汤
大黄 芒硝 枳实 浓朴
以上九方,只图取快目前,罔顾削伐元气。然此等药入口,轻者增剧,剧者立毙,究竟目前亦不快也。
Yu's Progressive and Regressive Coptis Decoction: This formula harmonizes Ying (Nutritive Qi) and Wei (Defensive Qi), neither leaning towards Yin nor Yang. This is what is meant by regulating the central pivot to manage its progression and regression.
Coptidis Rhizoma (8 fen, stir-fried with ginger juice) Prepared Zingiberis Rhizoma (8 fen) Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (1 qian 5 fen, steamed with human milk) Cinnamomi Ramulus (1 qian) Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum (1 qian 5 fen, processed with ginger) Jujubae Fructus (2 pieces)
Progressive Method: All herbs in this formula are used without special processing. Add three zhong of water, decoct until half remains, and take warm.
Regressive Method: Do not use Cinnamomi Ramulus; reduce the dosage of Coptidis Rhizoma by half, or add Cinnamomi Cortex (5 fen). Process each herb as described above for decoction and administration. Take Sanqian (3 qian) of Fuzi Guizhi Bawei Wan (Aconite and Cinnamon Eight-Ingredient Pill) every morning.
Ziye Jiufen Tang (Fluid-Nourishing Fire-Saving Decoction): Treats Jueyang Fire caused by the transformation of heat from the Five Emotions (Joy, Anger, Worry, Thought, Fear).
Rehmanniae Radix (2 qian, extract juice) Ophiopogonis Radix (2 qian, extract juice) Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (1 qian 5 fen, steamed with human milk) Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Praeparata cum Melle (1 qian) Eboris Corium Colla (1 qian) Sesami Semen (1 qian, fried and crushed) Platycodeonis Radix (7 fen) Schisandrae Fructus (4 fen) Pyroclastum Flavum (1 qian) Calcitum (1 qian) Rhinocerotis Cornu (2 fen, ground to extract juice) Talcum (1 qian 2 fen, crushed but not powdered) Zingiberis Recens Juice (2 tea spoons)
Except for the four juices and Eboris Corium Colla, the remaining eight ingredients are decocted with four zhong of spring water from a famous mountain over slow fire until one and a half cups remain. Strain, then add the four juices and Eboris Corium Colla. Simmer slowly over low heat until the glue dissolves. Pour out, mix with five li of Bovis Calculus powder, and take hot in two or three doses around noon. On an empty stomach, first take Sanqian (3 qian) of Fuzi Guizhi Bawei Wan.
(These methods must absolutely not be used; they are recorded here as a warning.)
Baoren Formula
Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Poria Coos Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Platycodonis Radix Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Moschus Pruni Semen Zingiberis Recens (3 slices)
Renshen San (Ginseng Powder)
Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma Moschus Borax Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, taken mixed with decoction.
Jiji Wan (Ji-Ji Pill)
Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma Moschus
Binglang Yiqi Tang (Areca Seed Qi-Nourishing Decoction)
Arecae Semen Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma Angelicae Sinensis Radix Astragali Membranacei Radix Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Cimicifugae Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Bupleuri Radix Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Zingiberis Recens, decoct and take.
Mutong Erchen Tang (Akebia Decoction Combined with Two-Aged Decoction)
Akebiae Caulis Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Poria Coos Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Zingiberis Recens, decoct and take.
Daoqi Qingli Tang (Qi-Guiding Clearing and Draining Decoction)
Polyporus Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Akebiae Caulis Gardeniae Fructus Poria Coos Arecae Semen Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Rheum Palmati Radix Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex Moschus Strychni Semen Nigrum Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Pogostemonis Herba Platycodonis Radix Zingiberis Recens, decoct and take.
Jiawei Mahuan Wan (Modified Hemp Seed Pill)
Rhei Radix et Rhizoma Paeoniae Radix Alba Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex Angelicae Sinensis Radix Armeniacae Semen Amarum Sesami Indici Fructus Arecae Semen Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum Aurantii Fructus Immaturum, made into pills with honey.
Zaojiao San (Soap Pod Powder)
Gardeniae Japonicae Fructus (Large soap pod), burned until carbonized but retaining efficacy, ground into fine powder, taken mixed with one liang of lard. Additionally, take Bazheng San (Eight-Right Decoction) added with Arecae Semen, Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, Natrii Sulfas, Persicae Semen, and Junci Medulla, taken with tea.
Da Chengqi Tang (Major Order the Qi Decoction)
Rhei Radix et Rhizoma Natrii Sulfas Ziziphi Spinosae Semen Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex
The above nine formulas only seek immediate relief, disregarding the depletion of Yuan Qi (Original Qi). However, once these medicines enter the mouth, mild conditions worsen, and severe conditions lead to immediate death; ultimately, there is no immediate relief at all.