经曰∶不痛不仁为麻痹,即麻木证。又曰∶麻属气虚,木者属死血。此证由气血两虚,风寒
湿乘之。病邪入深,荣卫之行既涩,经络时疏,故不痛;皮肤不荣故不仁,如绳扎缚初解之状也
。治宜先汗后补。或痰滞四肢,或手指麻木,脉浮涩而濡。防为类中风之征,宜预调之。
主方 苍术 羌活 川芎 白芷 陈皮 半夏 茯苓(各八分) 桂枝 麻黄 升麻 附
子(制) 甘草(各三分)上加姜、枣,水煎服。
补气养荣汤 气血虚而邪乘,先散邪后用此补养,兼清湿热。
人参 黄 天麻 当归 芍药 茯苓 黄连 黄柏(俱酒炒) 苍术 牛膝 泽泻(等分)
姜、枣煎服。
温经丸 治遍身麻木。
附子(一个,制去皮脐) 黄 (一两) 人参 当归 白芍(酒炒。各五钱)
上为细末,炼蜜丸如桐子大。每服五十丸,酒下,早晚服。
十指疼麻∶附子(一钱) 煎成,调木香末(一钱)服。有痰常服滚痰丸。
黄帝问曰∶厥之为寒热者何也?岐伯对曰∶阳气衰于下,则为寒厥;阴气衰于下,则为热厥
。又曰∶厥令人腹满,或暴不知人,或半日、一日知人者何也?伯曰∶阴气盛于上,则下虚腹满
,阳气盛于上,则邪气逆、阳气乱,暴不知人也,名曰尸厥。气复则生,不复则死。皆因斫丧伤
精,致阳气日损,阴气独盛。邪在三阴,则为寒厥,身冷脉沉,面惨唇青,眼反,蜷卧。若醉饱
入房,致阴精日竭,阳火独炽。邪在三阳,则为热厥;身热脉数;便秘烦渴,甚至昏仆。又有气
血两虚,痰郁暴怒,及吊丧入庙,登冢夜行,飞尸鬼击,忽然厥冷,神昏妄言者,先掐人中。两
人分提顶发, 面;用皂荚末搐鼻取嚏;或针入人中至齿,灸关元(脐下三寸)百壮。鼻尖有汗
,苏为度。妇人灸乳下。
主方 (阳厥) 大黄 黄芩 白芍 浓朴 枳壳 柴胡 甘草(各一钱) 水煎成,化
入芒硝(一钱),热服。或六一散(暑门)、白虎汤(伤寒)。
附子理中汤 (方见中寒)治阴厥。冷甚,重用附子、肉桂;腹痛,吴茱萸。
异香平胃散 治尸厥,中恶邪气。
苍术(二两) 陈皮 浓朴(两半) 甘草 白豆蔻 丁香 檀香 木香 砂仁 藿香(各
一两)
为末,二钱,枣汤少入盐调下。
减桂麻黄汤 治卒厥暴死。摄生饮可服(类中风门)。
麻黄(三钱) 杏仁(十五粒,研) 炙草(一钱)
水煎,灌下即苏,提发引肩臂。
返魂汤 血逆卒厥,并产后血厥,昏晕目闭、口噤,妇人多患此。
当归(酒洗) 川芎 肉桂 干姜(炮) 赤芍药 甘草 黑豆(炒,去壳) 紫苏(等分)
上水煎服。或为细末,每服二钱,酒调下。
八味顺气散 (方见中风) 治气厥。
导痰汤 (方见痰门)治痰厥。
酒厥 生姜汁灌。
四物汤 (方见妇科) 治失血发厥。
蛔厥∶乌梅、川椒煎服(加黄连、楝树根皮尤效)。
苏合香丸 (方见中寒)、玉枢丹(方见蛊毒),诸厥效。更以菖蒲末、枯矾、雄黄吹鼻。
The ancient texts state: "Painlessness and loss of sensation are termed 'Ma Bi' (numbness and paralysis), which is the syndrome of numbness." It is further stated that: "Numbness (Ma) belongs to Qi deficiency, while woodiness/stiffness (Mu) belongs to dead blood (stasis)." This condition arises from a dual deficiency of Qi and Blood, with Wind-Cold-Dampness taking advantage of this weakness. When pathogenic factors penetrate deeply, the circulation of Ying (Nutrient) and Wei (Defensive) Qi becomes sluggish, and the meridians are occasionally empty and sparse; thus, there is no pain. Because the skin lacks nourishment, there is a lack of sensation, resembling the feeling when ropes binding the body are first untied. Treatment should prioritize releasing the exterior through sweating, followed by tonification. Alternatively, phlegm stagnation in the four limbs or numbness in the fingers may present with a floating, choppy, and soggy pulse. One must guard against signs of stroke-like syndromes (Lei Zhong Feng) and intervene preemptively.
Main Formula: Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria) (each 8 fen); Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 3 fen). Add fresh ginger and jujube, decoct in water, and take orally.
Bu Qi Yang Rong Tang (Tonify Qi and Nourish Blood Decoction): Indicated for cases where Qi and Blood are deficient and pathogens invade; disperse pathogens first, then use this formula for tonification, simultaneously clearing damp-heat.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix), Tian Ma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Fu Ling (Poria), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex) (all stir-fried with wine), Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) (equal parts). Decoct with ginger and jujube, and take orally.
Wen Jing Wan (Warm Meridians Pill): Treats generalized numbness.
Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (one piece, prepared, skin and umbilicus removed), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) (1 liang), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (stir-fried with wine, each 5 qian).
Grind into fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 50 pills per dose, washed down with wine, morning and evening.
Numbness and pain in the ten fingers: Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (1 qian), decoct, and mix with Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) powder (1 qian) to take. If phlegm is present, regularly take Tun Tan Wan (Rolling Phlegm Pill).
The Yellow Emperor asked: "Why does Jue syndrome manifest as cold or heat?" Qi Bo replied: "When Yang Qi declines at the lower part, it forms Cold Jue; when Yin Qi declines at the lower part, it forms Hot Jue." He further said: "Jue causes abdominal fullness, or sudden unconsciousness, or consciousness returning after half a day or a day. Why is this?" Qi Bo answered: "When Yin Qi is excessive in the upper part, the lower part becomes deficient, leading to abdominal fullness. When Yang Qi is excessive in the upper part, pathogenic Qi rebels and Yang Qi becomes chaotic, causing sudden unconsciousness. This is named Shi Jue (Corpse Jue). If Qi recovers, life is preserved; if not, death ensues. All these result from excessive depletion damaging Essence, causing daily decline of Yang Qi and dominance of Yin Qi alone. When pathogens affect the Three Yin meridians, it is Cold Jue: body cold, pulse deep, face pale, lips cyanotic, eyes rolling back, curled up posture. If sexual intercourse occurs after drunkenness or overeating, Yin Essence depletes daily while Yang Fire burns exclusively. When pathogens affect the Three Yang meridians, it is Hot Jue: body hot, pulse rapid, constipation, irritability, thirst, even fainting and collapsing. There are also cases of sudden cold extremities, coma, and delirious speech due to dual deficiency of Qi and Blood, phlegm stagnation combined with violent anger, attending funerals in temples, walking at night in graveyards, or encountering so-called 'Flying Corpse Ghost Strikes' (sudden mysterious pathogenic factors). First, pinch the Renzhong point (GV26). Two people should lift the hair separately, facing the patient; blow Saponariae Fructus powder into the nose to induce sneezing; or needle into Renzhong (GV26) to the depth of the teeth, and moxa Guanyuan (CV4, 3 cun below the umbilicus) for 100 moxa cones. The treatment is complete when sweat appears on the tip of the nose and the patient regains consciousness. For women, moxa the area below the breast.
Main Formula (Yang Jue): Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 qian). Decoct in water, dissolve Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) (1 qian) into the liquid, and take hot. Alternatively, use Liu Yi San (Six-to-One Powder) (see Summerheat section) or Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) (see Cold Damage section).
Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang (Aconite and Magnolia Root Regulate the Middle Decoction) (Formula see Cold Damage section): Treats Yin Jue. For severe cold, heavily use Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) and Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex); for abdominal pain, add Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus).
Yi Xiang Ping Wei San (Fragrant Calm Stomach Powder): Treats Shi Jue (Corpse Jue) and poisoning by evil Qi.
Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (2 liang), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) (1.5 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos), Tan Xiang (Santalum Album Lignum), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus), Huo Xiang (Pogostemonis Herba) (each 1 liang).
Grind into powder. Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with a small amount of jujube soup and salt.
Jian Gui Ma Huang Tang (Reduced Cinnamon Twig and Ephedra Decoction): Treats sudden Jue and apparent death. She Sheng Yin (Preserve Life Drink) can also be taken (see Stroke-like Syndromes section).
Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba) (3 qian), Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) (15 grains, crushed), Zhi Cao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian).
Decoct in water, administer via gavage to restore consciousness, while lifting the hair and pulling the shoulders and arms.
Fan Hun Tang (Return Soul Decoction): Treats blood rebellion causing sudden Jue, and postpartum blood Jue, characterized by coma, closed eyes, and locked jaw. Women suffer from this frequently.
Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (washed with wine), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (roasted), Chi Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Hei Dou (Sojae Semen Nigrum) (fried, husk removed), Zi Su (Perillae Folium) (equal parts).
Decoct in water and take orally. Or grind into fine powder, take 2 qian per dose, mixed with wine.
Ba Wei Shun Qi San (Eight-Ingredient Smooth Qi Powder) (Formula see Stroke section): Treats Qi Jue.
Dao Tan Tang (Guide Out Phlegm Decoction) (Formula see Phlegm section): Treats Phlegm Jue.
Jiu Jue (Alcohol Jue): Administer fresh ginger juice.
Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) (Formula see Gynecology section): Treats Jue caused by blood loss.
Hui Jue (Roundworm Jue): Decoct Mei Zi (Mume Fructus) and Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) to take (adding Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) and Liu Shu Gen Pi (Toosendan Cortex) is especially effective).
Su He Xiang Wan (Styrax Pill) (Formula see Cold Damage section), Yu Shu Dan (Jade Pivot Elixir) (Formula see Poisonous Worms section) are effective for various Jue syndromes. Additionally, blow powder of Shi Chang Pu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), Ku Fan (Alumen Exsiccatum), and Xiong Huang (Realgar) into the nose.