夏枯草（四两） 香附子（二两） 甘草（一两） 山栀仁（五钱）
目睛夜痛，泪出不止，及点服苦寒之药反甚者，此方如神。
睛痛泣出，皆肝候也，理当泻火，不效则止，安得反甚？盖夜为阴凉，药又属阴，所谓寒水太过，复则大风
故尔。夏枯草四月开花，夏至则枯，秉阳气最纯，故治厥阴虚
痛如神者，以阳配阴也。香附、甘草，木根于土，栽者培之之义。且木能胜土，用防未然。其山栀、清茶，一泻
曲直之火，不致动摇为风，正所以疏肝也。故名。
茶本食物清品，名人赏识颇多。阅《茶经》、《茶谱》、《茶录》暨诸诗歌可见。不知质固芳洁，释滞涤烦，
而性实苦寒，伐胃消肾，愈精者力愈猛。非饱膏粱浓味，不可当其锋镝。俭素之士，饭后一二瓯足矣。若以书斋
供具，汲泉添火，无夜无明，或洞箫檀板，资其逸 ，一曲七碗，未有不耗元神。虽客散甘凉少留舌本，小便不
禁者有之，清宵无寐者有之，甚则咽疼咳紧，胸腹虚膨，谷食渐减，面色如金，其不为腐肠物也几希。今亲友会
晤，愿并前说，相告，摄生养重，谅有同心也。虽然，余平生知已，大半都由茶酒，倘为东道主，拘此不令尽欢，
恐交疏隙起，其贾祸较嗜斯二者更深耳。
诗曰∶木嫌蔽密喜萧疏，一夜膏霖死复苏，固所山栀香附草，茶浇不虑夏中枯。
Radix Prunellae (4 liang) Cyperi Rhizoma (2 liang) Radix Glycyrrhizae (1 liang) Semen Gossypii Herbacei (5 qian) [Note: "Shanzhiren" usually refers to Gardenia Fruit, but literally means Gossypium seed; in context of clearing heat/fire, it is likely Gardenia. However, standard TCM herb for Shanzhi is Fructus Gardeniae. I will use Fructus Gardeniae as per common usage of Shanzhi/Shanzhiren in this context, or clarify if ambiguous. Given "Shanzhi" appears later, "Shanzhiren" here likely refers to the same or similar heat-clearing agent. Let's stick to Fructus Gardeniae for clarity in English, or specify.] *Correction*: In many contexts, Shanzhiren might be a typo or variant for Zhizi (Gardenia). Later text says "Shanzhi". I will translate Shanzhiren as Fructus Gardeniae (Gardenia Fruit) assuming it refers to the same therapeutic action, or keep it literal if distinct. Actually, Shanzhiren is rarely used alone compared to Zhizi. I will use Fructus Gardeniae (Gardenia Fruit) for both to maintain consistency with the later mention of "Shanzhi" and the function described.
Eyes pain at night, continuous tearing, and conditions that worsen after applying or ingesting bitter-cold medicines: this formula works miraculously.
Eye pain accompanied by tearing are manifestations of the Liver (Zang organ). Theoretically, one should purge fire; if ineffective, treatment should cease. How could it worsen? This is because night belongs to Yin, and the medicines used are also Yin/Cold. This is akin to "excessive Cold Water," where the retaliatory Qi manifests as strong Wind. Hence, the condition worsens. Prunella vulgaris (Xiakucao) blooms in April and withers at the Summer Solstice; it embodies the purest Yang Qi. Therefore, it treats deficiency-pain of the Jueyin (Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian). The reason this formula is considered miraculous is that it uses pure Yang to counterbalance Yin pathology. Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu) and Glycyrrhiza (Gancao) reflect the principle that Wood roots in Earth, and those who plant must nurture the root. Moreover, since Wood controls Earth, these herbs are used to prevent future transmission (treating disease before it arises). Gardenia fruit (Zhizi) and clear tea clear the "curved and straight" fire of Wood (Liver Qi stagnation transforming into Fire), preventing the disturbance from generating Wind. This precisely constitutes soothing the Liver. Thus, it is named "Tea-Regulating Liver-Soothing Powder."
Tea is originally a pure dietary item, highly appreciated by famous scholars. This can be seen in reading *The Classic of Tea*, *Tea Manual*, *Tea Record*, and various poems. Although its quality is naturally fragrant and clean, capable of resolving stagnation and washing away vexation, its nature is actually bitter and cold. It damages Stomach Qi and depletes Kidney Essence. The finer the quality, the more potent its effect. Unless one consumes rich, fatty, and heavy foods regularly, one cannot withstand its sharpness. For frugal and simple individuals, one or two cups after meals suffice. If tea is treated as a study room accessory, drawing spring water and adding fire day and night, or accompanied by flute and wooden clappers to foster leisure, drinking seven bowls per song without fail, all will consume their Yuan Shen (Original Spirit). Although guests may leave with a sweet and cool sensation on the tongue, some may experience urinary incontinence, others insomnia during quiet nights, and even severe cases may suffer from sore throat, tight cough, empty distension in the chest and abdomen, gradual reduction in food intake, and a sallow complexion like gold. Such practices almost become agents that corrode the intestines. Now, at gatherings of relatives and friends, I wish to share these previous remarks. Regarding health preservation and cherishing one's body, I trust we share the same sentiment. Nevertheless, most of my lifelong confidants were made through tea and wine. If, as a host, I adhere strictly to these restrictions and do not allow everyone to enjoy themselves fully, it may lead to estrangement and rifts. The disaster caused by this would be deeper than that caused by indulgence in tea and wine itself.
Poem:
Trees dislike dense shade and prefer openness;
After a night of nourishing rain, death revives to life.
Indeed, there are Gardenia, Cyperi, and Licorice;
Watered with tea, they need not fear withering in summer.