(《三因》)理七情气,(七气,寒、热、喜、怒、忧、愁、恚也,亦名七气汤。)半夏浓
朴茯苓苏。〔半夏(姜汁炒)五钱,浓朴(姜汁炒)三钱,茯苓四钱,紫苏二钱。郁虽由乎
气,亦多挟湿挟痰,故以半夏、浓朴除痰散满,茯苓、苏叶利湿宽中。湿去痰行,郁自除矣。〕
姜枣煎之舒郁结,痰涎呕痛尽能纾。又有局方名四七汤,参桂夏草妙更殊。(人参、官桂、
半夏各一钱,甘草五分,加姜煎。人参补气,官桂平肝,姜制半夏祛痰,甘草和中,并不用
利气之药。汤名四七者,以四味治人之七情也。)
(汤,《严氏》)亦治七情侵,人参乌药及槟沉。(人参、乌药、槟榔、沉香等分。气逆,
故以乌药、槟榔降而顺之。加参者,恐伤其气也。)浓磨煎服调逆气,实者枳壳易人参。去
参加入木香枳(实),五磨饮子白酒斟。(白酒磨服,治暴怒卒死,名气厥。)
仲景用人参,半夏甘姜大枣临。重以镇逆咸软痞,痞硬(音硬)噫(音爱)气
(赭石一两,参二两,旋复、甘草各三两,半夏半升,生姜五两,枣十二枚。旋复之咸以软
坚,赭石之重以镇逆,姜、夏之辛以散虚痞,参、甘、大枣之甘以补胃弱。)
香附干姜苏叶陈。乌药舒郁兼除痛,气行血活自经匀。(香附八钱,乌药二钱,陈皮、
苏叶各一钱,干姜五分,每服五、六钱。乌、陈入气分而理气,香、苏入血分而利气,干姜
兼入气血,用辛温以顺气平肝,气行则血行经自调,而痛自止矣。)
(From *San Yin Fang*) Regulates the Qi of the Seven Emotions. (The "Seven Qi" refers to Cold, Heat, Joy, Anger, Worry, Sorrow, and Resentment; this formula is also known as Qi Qi Tang.) It consists of Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Fuling (Poria), and Zisu (Perillae Folium). [Banxia (stir-fried with ginger juice) 5 qian, Houpo (stir-fried with ginger juice) 3 qian, Fuling 4 qian, Zisu 2 qian. Stagnation originates from Qi dysfunction but often involves Dampness or Phlegm. Therefore, Banxia and Houpo are used to eliminate Phlegm and dissipate fullness, while Fuling and Perillae Folium promote diuresis to remove Dampness and broaden the Middle Jiao. Once Dampness is removed and Phlegm circulates, stagnation is naturally resolved.] Decoct with Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) to relieve emotional constraint; it can alleviate Phlegm-saliva, vomiting, and pain. There is also the Siqi Tang (Four-Seven Decoction) from the *Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang*, which uses Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Banxia, and Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), offering distinct efficacy. [Renshen, Guixin, and Banxia each 1 qian, Gancao 0.5 qian, decocted with ginger. Renshen tonifies Yuan Qi, Guixin calms Liver Qi, ginger-processed Banxia dispels Phlegm, and Gancao harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach; no Qi-moving herbs are used. The name "Siqi" implies that these four ingredients treat the Seven Emotions.]
(From *Yan Shi Ji Sheng Fang*) Also treats invasion by the Seven Emotions, composed of Renshen, Wuyao (Tso-o Wood), Binglang (Arecae Semen), and Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum). [Equal parts of Renshen, Wuyao, Binglang, and Chenxiang. Since Qi rebels upward, Wuyao and Binglang are used to descend and smooth the Qi. Renshen is added to prevent damage to Zheng Qi.] Grind thickly and decoct for oral administration to regulate rebellious Qi; in Excess patterns, Zhike (Aurantii Fructus) replaces Renshen. Remove Renshen and add Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) and Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) to create Wumo Yinzi (Five-Monk Decoction), taken with Baijiu (White Wine). [Taken with white wine to treat sudden collapse due to violent anger, known as Qi Jue (Qi Syncope).]
Zhang Zhongjing uses Renshen, Banxia, Gancao, Shengjiang, and Dazao together with Zheshi (Hematitum). [Zheshi 1 liang, Renshen 2 liang, Xuanfuhua (Inulae Flos) and Gancao each 3 liang, Banxia half sheng, Shengjiang 5 liang, Dazao 12 pieces. The salty nature of Xuanfuhua softens hardness; the heavy nature of Zheshi anchors rebellious Qi; the pungent nature of Shengjiang and Banxia disperses deficiency-type fullness; the sweet nature of Renshen, Gancao, and Dazao tonifies Spleen-Stomach weakness.]
(Xiangfu Cyperi Rhizoma, Ganjiang Zingiberis Rhizoma, Zisu Perillae Folium, Chenpi Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium.) Wuyao relieves constraint and alleviates pain; when Qi moves, Blood flows freely, and the meridians harmonize naturally. [Xiangfu 8 qian, Wuyao 2 qian, Chenpi and Zisu each 1 qian, Ganjiang 0.5 qian; take 5-6 qian per dose. Wuyao and Chenpi enter the Qi level to regulate Qi; Xiangfu and Zisu enter the Blood level to promote Qi circulation; Ganjiang enters both Qi and Blood levels. Using pungent-warm properties to smooth Qi and calm the Liver: when Qi moves, Blood moves, meridians become regulated, and pain ceases.]