燥症脉微细涩小，间有虚大急数浮芤，重按无不细涩而微者。《入门》曰∶伤燥脉涩。
〔燥嗽〕清燥救肺汤 霜桑叶（三钱） 杏仁（七分） 麦冬（一钱二分） 石膏（二钱半） 人参（七分）
阿胶（八分） 胡麻 甘草（各一钱） 枇杷叶（一张）
〔干咳〕琼玉膏 地黄（四斤） 茯苓（十二两） 人参（六两） 白蜜（二斤）
〔合邪〕千金麦门冬汤 麦冬（二钱） 桔梗 桑皮 半夏 生地 紫菀 竹茹 麻黄（各七分） 炙草（五分）
五味子（十粒） 姜（一片）
〔肺痿〕炙甘草汤 见前中风。
〔伤阴〕金匮麦门冬汤 麦冬 半夏 人参 甘草 粳米 大枣
〔胃槁〕韭汁牛乳饮 韭汁 牛乳 有痰加姜汁。血膈，去牛乳，加陈酒。
〔胃热〕消渴方 黄连 花粉 生地汁 藕汁 牛乳
〔气秘〕通幽汤 当归 升麻 桃仁 红花 甘草 生地 熟
地或加槟榔末。
〔阳结〕润燥汤 大黄 归尾 桃仁 麻仁 升麻 红花 生地 熟地
〔脾约〕麻仁丸 浓朴 芍药 枳实（各二钱） 大黄（四钱） 麻仁 杏仁（各一钱五分） 炼蜜为丸。
〔风秘〕润肠丸 麻仁 桃仁 羌活 当归 大黄 皂角 秦艽 蜜丸。加郁李仁、防风，名润燥丸。
〔津桔〕润燥生津汤 当归 白芍 熟地 天冬 麦冬 栝蒌 桃仁 红花
〔便燥〕蜜煎导 白蜜 熬，捻如枣核，纳谷道中。
〔滋阴〕六味丸 见前中风。
〔血燥〕滋燥养营汤 当归 生地 熟地 白芍 甘草 黄芩 秦艽 防风
〔血燥〕大补地黄汤 二地 山药 山萸 杞子 白芍 当归 元参 知母 黄柏 苁蓉 蜜
〔痿弱〕虎潜丸 见前中风。
〔脏燥〕甘麦大枣汤 甘草 小麦 大枣
〔通治〕滋燥饮 秦艽 花粉 白芍 生地 天冬 麦冬 蜜或加人乳、牛乳、梨汁、蔗汁亦可。
〔通治〕生血润肤饮 生地 熟地（各二钱） 天冬（钱半） 麦冬 当归 黄 （各一钱） 黄芩
桃仁 栝蒌（各五分） 红花（一分） 五味子（九粒）
The pulse of dryness syndrome (Zao Zheng) is characterized as faint, fine, choppy, and small; occasionally it may appear deficient and large, rapid, floating, or hollow (Kou), but upon heavy pressure, it invariably presents as fine, choppy, and faint. *Ru Men* states: "Injury by dryness results in a choppy pulse."
[For Dry Cough] Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang (Clearing Dryness Decoction to Rescue the Lungs): Shuang Sang Ye (Frost-treated Mulberry Leaf, 3 qian), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed, 7 fen), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, 1.2 qian), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 2.5 qian), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 7 fen), E Jiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin, 8 fen), Hu Ma (Sesame Seed), Gan Cao (Licorice Root, each 1 qian), Pi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf, one piece).
[For Dry Hacking Cough] Qiong Yu Gao (Jade Dew Paste): Di Huang (Rehmannia Root, 4 jin), Fu Ling (Poria, 12 liang), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 6 liang), Bai Mi (White Honey, 2 jin).
[For Combined Pathogenic Factors] Qian Jin Mai Men Dong Tang (Thousand Gold Ophiopogon Decoction): Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, 2 qian), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Sang Pi (Mulberry Root Bark), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Sheng Di (Rehmannia Root, prepared), Zi Wan (Aster Root), Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings), Ma Huang (Ephedra Stem, each 7 fen), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root, 5 fen), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry, 10 grains), Jiang (Fresh Ginger, one slice).
[For Lung Withering] Zhi Gan Cao Tang (Honey-fried Licorice Decoction): See previous section on Wind-Stroke.
[For Yin Injury] Jin Kui Mai Men Dong Tang (Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet Ophiopogon Decoction): Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Jing Mi (Rice), Da Zao (Jujube Fruit).
[For Withering of the Stomach] Jiu Zhi Niu Nai Yin (Leek Juice and Cow's Milk Drink): Jiu Zhi (Leek Juice), Niu Nai (Cow's Milk); add Jiang Zhi (Ginger Juice) if phlegm is present. For Blood Obstruction (Xue Ge), remove Niu Nai and add Chen Jiu (Aged Wine).
[For Stomach Heat] Xiao Ke Fang (Decoction for Thirst and Wasting): Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome), Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root), Sheng Di Zhi (Juice of Rehmannia Root), Ou Zhi (Lotus Root Juice), Niu Nai (Cow's Milk).
[For Qi Constipation] Tong You Tang (Unblocking the Lower Decoction): Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), Tao Ren (Peach Kernel), Hong Hua (Carthamus Flower), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Sheng Di (Rehmannia Root), Shu Di (Rehmannia Root, prepared); alternatively, add Bing Lang Mo (Areca Nut Powder).
[For Yang Binding] Run Zao Tang (Moistening Dryness Decoction): Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome), Gui Wei (Tail of Angelica Sinensis), Tao Ren (Peach Kernel), Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis), Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), Hong Hua (Carthamus Flower), Sheng Di (Rehmannia Root), Shu Di (Rehmannia Root, prepared).
[For Spleen Restriction] Ma Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill): Hou Po (Magnolia Bark), Shao Yao (Peony Root), Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange, each 2 qian), Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome, 4 qian), Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed, each 1.5 qian), processed with refined honey into pills.
[For Wind Constipation] Run Chang Wan (Moistening Intestines Pill): Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis), Tao Ren (Peach Kernel), Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Rhizome and Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome), Zao Jiao (Gleditsia Spine), Qin Jiao (Gentiana Macrophylla Root), processed with honey into pills. If added with Yu Li Ren (Prunus Semen) and Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root), it is named Run Zao Wan (Moistening Dryness Pill).
[For Fluid Depletion] Run Zao Sheng Jin Tang (Moistening Dryness and Generating Fluids Decoction): Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Shu Di (Rehmannia Root, prepared), Tian Dong (Asparagus Tuber), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Gua Lou (Trichosanthes Fruit), Tao Ren (Peach Kernel), Hong Hua (Carthamus Flower).
[For Dry Stools] Mi Jian Dao (Honey Suppository): Bai Mi (White Honey) is boiled, shaped like a jujube pit, and inserted into the rectum.
[For Nourishing Yin] Liu Wei Wan (Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia): See previous section on Wind-Stroke.
[For Blood Dryness] Zi Zao Yang Ying Tang (Nourishing Dryness and Nourishing the Nutritive Decoction): Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Sheng Di (Rehmannia Root), Shu Di (Rehmannia Root, prepared), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Qin Jiao (Gentiana Macrophylla Root), Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root).
[For Blood Dryness] Da Bu Di Huang Tang (Great Tonifying Rehmannia Decoction): Er Di (Sheng Di and Shu Di), Shan Yao (Dioscorea Rhizome), Shan Yu (Cornus Fruit), Qi Zi (Goji Berry), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Yuan Shen (Scrophularia Root), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome), Huang Bo (Phellodendron Bark), Cong Rong (Cynomorium Herb), processed with honey into pills.
[For Flaccidity and Weakness] Hu Qian Wan (Tiger Stealth Pill): See previous section on Wind-Stroke.
[For Visceral Dryness] Gan Mai Da Zao Tang (Licorice, Wheat, and Jujube Decoction): Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Xiao Mai (Wheat Grain), Da Zao (Jujube Fruit).
[For General Treatment] Zi Zao Yin (Nourishing Dryness Drink): Qin Jiao (Gentiana Macrophylla Root), Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Sheng Di (Rehmannia Root), Tian Dong (Asparagus Tuber), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber); taken with honey, or human milk, cow's milk, pear juice, or sugarcane juice may be added.
[For General Treatment] Sheng Xue Run Fu Yin (Generating Blood and Moistening Skin Drink): Sheng Di (Rehmannia Root), Shu Di (Rehmannia Root, prepared, each 2 qian), Tian Dong (Asparagus Tuber, 1.5 qian), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root, each 1 qian), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Tao Ren (Peach Kernel), Gua Lou (Trichosanthes Fruit, each 5 fen), Hong Hua (Carthamus Flower, 1 fen), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry, 9 grains).