三为木数，从肝经血分也。凡人素禀阴分不足，或肝经血少，而偶感风寒者
邪不深，可兼补而散者，或病后产后感冒，有不得不从解散，而血气虚弱，不能外达者，宜
此主之。
柴胡（二三钱） 芍药（钱半） 炙甘草（一钱） 陈皮（一钱） 生姜（五七片） 当归（二钱
，溏泄者易以熟地）
水一盅半，煎七八分，温服。如微寒咳呕者，加半夏一二钱。
四为金数，从气分也。凡人元气不足，或忍饥劳倦，而外感风寒，六脉紧数
微细，正不胜邪等症，必须培助元气，兼之解散，庶可保全，宜此主之。
柴胡（一二三钱） 炙甘草（一钱） 生姜（三五七片） 当归（二三钱，泻者少用） 人参（
二三钱或五七钱，酌而用之）
水二盅，煎七八分，温服。如胸膈滞闷者，加陈皮一钱。
五为土数，从脾胃也。脾土为五脏之本，凡中气不足，而外邪有不散者，非
。此与四柴胡饮相表里，但四柴胡饮止调气分，此则兼培血气，以逐寒邪，尤切于时用者也
，神效不可尽述。
柴胡（一二三钱） 当归（二三钱） 熟地（三五钱） 白术（二三钱） 芍药（钱半，炒用）
炙甘草（一钱） 陈皮（酌用或不必用）
水一盅半，煎七分，食远热服。寒胜无火者，减芍药，加生姜三五七片，或炮干姜一
或再加桂枝一二钱，则更妙。脾滞者，减白术。气虚者，加人参随宜。腰痛者，加杜仲。头
痛者，加川芎。劳倦伤脾阳虚者，加升麻一钱。
Third Chaihu Decoction (New Formula): Three is the number of Wood, corresponding to the Blood aspect of the Liver Meridian. It is suitable for individuals who are constitutionally deficient in Yin, or have scant blood in the Liver Meridian, and accidentally contract Wind-Cold. If the pathogenic factor is not deep-seated, it can be treated by simultaneously tonifying and dispersing; or for those who, after an illness or postpartum, contract a cold and must undergo dispersion therapy, but their Qi and Blood are weak and unable to expel the pathogen outwardly, this formula is indicated.
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) (2-3 qian), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (1.5 qian), Zhi Gan Cao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (1 qian), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (5-7 slices), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (2 qian; replace with Shu Di Huang [Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata] if loose stools occur).
Add 1.5 cups of water, decoct until approximately 70-80% remains, and take warm. For symptoms of slight aversion to cold, cough, or vomiting, add Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) (1-2 qian).
Fourth Chaihu Decoction (New Formula): Four is the number of Metal, corresponding to the Qi aspect. It is indicated for cases where Yuan Qi (Original Qi) is insufficient, or due to fasting and overexertion, one contracts Wind-Cold, presenting with tight, rapid, fine, and subtle pulses in all six positions, and signs of righteous Qi failing to overcome the pathogenic factor. It is necessary to tonify and assist the Yuan Qi while simultaneously dispersing the pathogen, so as to preserve life; this formula is indicated.
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) (1-3 qian), Zhi Gan Cao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (3-5-7 slices), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (2-3 qian; use less if diarrhea is present), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) (2-3 qian or 5-7 qian, use according to discretion).
Add 2 cups of water, decoct until approximately 70-80% remains, and take warm. For sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, add Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (1 qian).
Fifth Chaihu Decoction (New Formula): Five is the number of Earth, corresponding to the Spleen and Stomach. Spleen Earth is the root of the five Zang organs. For cases where Middle Qi is insufficient and external pathogens cannot be dispersed... (Note: The original text appears to have a lacuna here, implying that simple dispersion is insufficient). This formula stands in a exterior-interior relationship with the Fourth Chaihu Decoction. However, while the Fourth Chaihu Decoction only regulates the Qi aspect, this formula simultaneously tonifies Qi and Blood to drive out Cold pathogens, making it particularly applicable to clinical practice. Its miraculous effects cannot be fully described.
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) (1-3 qian), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (2-3 qian), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) (3-5 qian), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (2-3 qian), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (1.5 qian, stir-fried), Zhi Gan Cao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (use according to discretion or omit).
Add 1.5 cups of water, decoct until approximately 70% remains, and take hot well after meals. For cases with excess Cold and absence of Fire, reduce the dosage of Shao Yao, add Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (3-5-7 slices), or Pao Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum) (one slice), or additionally add Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (1-2 qian) for better effect. For Spleen stagnation, reduce the dosage of Bai Zhu. For Qi deficiency, add Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) as appropriate. For lower back pain, add Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex). For headache, add Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma). For spleen Yang deficiency caused by fatigue and overexertion, add Sheng Ma (Ephedrae Herba / Cimicifugae Rhizoma - *Note: Context implies Cimicifugae Rhizoma/Sheng Ma despite potential confusion with Ephedra, standard TCM uses Sheng Ma for ascending Yang*) (1 qian).