论治膏粱宜补正气
天师曰∶富治者，治膏粱富贵之人也。身披重裘，口食肥甘，其腠理必疏，脾胃必弱。一旦感中邪
气，自当补正为先，不可以祛邪为急。若惟知推荡外邪，而不识急补正气，必至变生不测，每至丧亡，不
可不慎也。方用人参三钱，白术三钱，甘草一钱，陈皮五分，茯苓三钱，半夏五分，为君主之药。倘有风
邪，加入桂枝一钱，或柴胡一钱；伤暑，加入香薷一钱；伤湿，加入猪苓二钱；伤热，加入黄连一钱；
伤燥，加入苏子一钱、麦冬五钱；伤气，加入白芍五钱；伤寒，加入肉桂一钱，水煎服。此方之妙，妙在
健脾顺气，正补而邪自退。况又逐经各有加减妙法，使膏粱之子，永无屈死矣。此富贵之善治也。
张公曰∶富贵治法，已备极细微，不必再行加减。
论贫贱不可与富贵同治
天师曰∶贫治者，藜藿之民，单寒之子，不可与富贵同为治法，故更立一门。盖贫贱之人，其筋骨
过劳，腠理必密，所食者粗 ，无燔熬烹炙之味入于肠胃，则胃气健刚
可知。若亦以富贵治法治之，未必相宜也，方用白术二钱，茯苓三钱，白芍三钱，甘草一钱，半夏一钱，
陈皮五分，浓朴五分，共七味为主。有风者，加桂枝一钱，或柴胡一钱；有火者，加黄连一钱，或栀子一
钱∶有湿者，加猪苓二钱；有燥者，加麦冬五钱，苏叶一钱；有寒者，加肉桂一钱；有暑者，加香薷一
钱，有热者，加石膏一钱；伤米食者，加麦芽二钱；伤肉食者，加山楂二十粒；伤面食者，加萝卜子一
钱。以此方加减，无不神效。此贫贱治法，实有圆机，赖世医审之。
张公曰∶贫贱治亦同，实无可传，非好隐也。
[On the Principle of Tonifying Righteous Qi When Treating Those Who Consume Rich Foods]
The Heavenly Master said: "Rich treatment" refers to treating those who live in luxury and consume rich, fatty, and sweet foods. They wear heavy furs and eat greasy, sweet delicacies; consequently, their Couli (skin pores and interstices) are necessarily loose, and their Spleen and Stomach functions are necessarily weak. Once they contract pathogenic factors, the priority must be to tonify Righteous Qi (Zheng Qi, the body's vital energy and resistance), rather than urgently expelling pathogens. If one only knows how to push away external pathogens without recognizing the urgency of tonifying Righteous Qi, it will inevitably lead to unpredictable changes in the condition, often resulting in death. This must be handled with caution. The prescription uses Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) 3 qian, Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) 3 qian, Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 1 qian, Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) 5 fen, Fu Ling (Poria) 3 qian, and Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) 5 fen as the principal drugs (Jun-Chen herbs). If Wind pathogen is present, add Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) 1 qian, or Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) 1 qian; if Summerheat injury occurs, add Xiang Ru (Moslae Herba) 1 qian; if Dampness injury occurs, add Zhu Ling (Polyporus) 2 qian; if Heat injury occurs, add Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 1 qian; if Dryness injury occurs, add Su Zi (Perillae Fructus) 1 qian and Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 5 qian; if Qi injury occurs, add Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) 5 qian; if Cold injury occurs, add Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) 1 qian. Decoct in water and take orally. The brilliance of this formula lies in strengthening the Spleen and smoothing Qi; when Righteous Qi is tonified, pathogens recede naturally. Moreover, there are ingenious methods for modification according to each meridian, ensuring that these children of wealth never die unjustly due to misdiagnosis. This is the proper treatment for the wealthy.
Master Zhang said: The treatment method for the wealthy is already extremely detailed and refined; no further modifications are necessary.
[On the Inappropriateness of Treating the Poor and Lowly in the Same Manner as the Wealthy]
The Heavenly Master said: "Poor treatment" refers to the common people who eat coarse food and suffer from cold and poverty. They cannot be treated using the same methods as the wealthy; therefore, a separate category is established. Generally speaking, the poor and lowly suffer excessive physical labor, so their Couli are necessarily dense. Their diet consists of coarse grains, lacking the flavors of roasting, frying, and grilling that enter the stomach and intestines; thus, their Stomach Qi can be known to be robust and strong. If one were to use the treatment methods for the wealthy on them, it would likely be inappropriate. The prescription uses Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) 2 qian, Fu Ling (Poria) 3 qian, Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) 3 qian, Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 1 qian, Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) 1 qian, Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) 5 fen, and Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) 5 fen, totaling seven ingredients as the main drugs. If Wind is present, add Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) 1 qian, or Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) 1 qian; if Fire is present, add Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 1 qian, or Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus) 1 qian; if Dampness is present, add Zhu Ling (Polyporus) 2 qian; if Dryness is present, add Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 5 qian and Su Ye (Perillae Folium) 1 qian; if Cold is present, add Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) 1 qian; if Summerheat is present, add Xiang Ru (Moslae Herba) 1 qian; if Heat is present, add Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) 1 qian; if injured by rice food, add Mai Ya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus) 2 qian; if injured by meat food, add Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus) 20 pills; if injured by wheat/noodle food, add Luo Bo Zi (Raphani Semen) 1 qian. By modifying this formula, miraculous effects are invariably achieved. This treatment method for the poor and lowly possesses true flexibility and ingenuity; I rely on physicians of the world to examine it carefully.
Master Zhang said: The treatment for the poor and lowly is essentially the same; there is truly nothing more to transmit. It is not out of a desire to conceal knowledge.