人参 黄 白术 山药(各二两) 当归 半夏 云苓 甘草(各一两) 砂仁 香附(捣成粉用姜酒蒸极熟) 橘
皮六神曲(取粉) 麦芽炒 楂肉(五钱)
小儿一切目疾,以此收效。
小儿寒暑可慎,饮食大难节制。盖含饴分甘,老人天性。而赖多嫌恶,稚子良知。是故父母无贵贱,常悦伊芳
适口果服。病从口入,乃有热湿郁积,久而上目之祸。今云收效,幸诸证已除。但君以参、 、术、草助脾阳,
臣以当归、山药助脾阴。香、砂、橘、夏之佐,疏其湿也,楂、苓、曲、芽之使,利其积也。夫湿去则郁除,积
行则肌解。不助之助,正所以深助之也,矧炼蜜印饼,丈其助脾之五候鲭者乎?
诗曰∶术草参苓橘夏 ,山楂怀药附当归,砂仁蜜麦春成曲,印赠婴童助肺脾。
人参 天冬(各二两) 麦冬 生地 熟地黄(各四两)
本犹根也,肺气根于丹田,故肺肾为子母之脏。乃用人参益肺,二冬清肺,熟地补肾,生地凉肾。肺足自生
水,且使肾能纳气。水足可胜火,而后火不刑金。二本固,则肺劳虚热等证,计日可瘥。
诗曰∶人参固本,二冬二地,金水同疗,何简而易。
(碾极细,淡姜汤入薄荷汁少许调)
柴胡 当归 白术 茯苓 白芍(各等分) 甘草(减半)
肝燥劳蒸,咳嗽而渴,往来寒热,月事不调,此方主之。
肝藏血,虚则燥而病矣,故骨蒸潮热,月事不调。肝火乘肺,故咳嗽口渴。肝邪移胆,故寒热往来。是方之
制,燥当滋养,当归与之。木盛恐土衰,白术与之。柴胡升阳也,合芍药则敛风,而使木得条达。茯苓渗湿也,
得甘草则和中,且令金能发越。再用生姜散郁温寒,薄荷利气疏逆,则
肝气渐舒,前证顿除,以故有逍遥之名。
[Zhupi Mibingzi (Spleen-Assisting Honey Cakes)]
Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) (each 2 liang); Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Yunling (Poria with Hostwood), Gancao (Licorice Root) (each 1 liang); Sharen (Amomi Fructus), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma) (pounded into powder, steamed thoroughly with ginger juice and wine); Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Liushenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) (take the powder), Chai Maiya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus, stir-fried), Zharonrou (Crataegi Fructus flesh) (each 5 qian).
For all kinds of eye diseases in children, this prescription is effective.
Children need to be cautious regarding cold and heat changes, and their diet is difficult to regulate. This is largely because elders naturally enjoy sharing sweets with grandchildren, while young children often develop aversions due to overindulgence; this is the innate wisdom of infants. Therefore, regardless of the parents' status, they always desire their children's comfort and palatability of food. Diseases enter through the mouth, leading to the accumulation of damp-heat. Over time, this accumulates upward, causing harm to the eyes. Now that it is said to be "effective," it is fortunate that all symptoms have been eliminated. However, the Sovereign drugs—Renshen, Huangqi, Baizhu, and Gancao—assist Spleen Yang; the Minister drugs—Danggui and Shanyao—assist Spleen Yin. The Assistant drugs—Xiangfu, Sharen, Chenpi, and Banxia—dredge dampness; the Guide drugs—Zharon, Ling, Shenqu, and Maiya—promote the resolution of stagnation. When dampness is removed, stagnation is cleared; when stagnation moves, muscle tissue relaxes. This method of assisting by not directly tonifying is precisely a deeper form of assistance. Moreover, how much more so does the honey-cake preparation enhance the five aspects of Spleen assistance?
Poem: Baizhu, Gancao, Renshen, Ling, Chenpi, Banxia; Shan Zha, Huai Yao, Xiang Fu, Dang Gui; Sha Ren, Mi, Mai Ya, Chun Cheng Qu; Printed and gifted to infants and children to assist Lung and Spleen.
[Huihe Fang]
The disease presents as excess but the physical form is deficient; neither attacking nor tonifying alone is appropriate. To achieve balance, treatment must be gradual.
Huihe Fang Composition:
Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Tiandong (Asparagi Radix) (each 2 liang); Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix), Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (each 4 liang).
"Ben" (Root) implies origin. Lung Qi originates from the Dantian; thus, Lung and Kidney are mother-child organs. Therefore, Renshen tonifies Lung Qi; Er Dong (Tiandong and Maidong) clears and moistens the Lungs; Shudihuang tonifies Kidney essence; Shengdi cools Kidney water. When Lung Qi is sufficient, it naturally generates Kidney water, and enables the Kidney to grasp Qi. When Kidney water is sufficient, it controls Fire, preventing Fire from punishing Metal. Once the root is solidified, conditions such as Lung consumption and deficiency heat will heal within days.
Poem: Renshen Gu Ben (Solidify the Root); Er Dong and Er Di; Metal and Water treated together, how simple and easy.
(Pounded into an extremely fine powder, mixed with light Ginger Decoction and a few drops of Mint Juice)
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (equal parts); Gancao (Licorice Root) (half dose).
Liver dryness and consumption steaming, accompanied by cough and thirst, alternating chills and fever, and irregular menstruation; this formula governs these conditions.
The Liver stores Blood; deficiency leads to dryness and disease, hence bone-steaming tidal fever and irregular menstruation. Liver Fire attacks the Lung, hence cough and thirst. Liver pathogen transfers to the Gallbladder, hence alternating chills and fever. The formulation principle is: for dryness, nourishment is required, so Danggui is used; if Wood is excessive, Earth may decline, so Baizhu is used; Chaihu raises Yang, combined with Baishao it敛 (astringes/collects) wind, allowing Wood to flow smoothly; Fuling drains dampness, combined with Gancao it harmonizes the Middle Jiao, allowing Metal to vent freely. Additionally, Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) disperses depression and warms cold; Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) benefits Qi and disperses rebellion. Thus, Liver Qi gradually relaxes, and previous symptoms are instantly eliminated, hence the name Xiaoyao (Free and Easy Wanderer).