经曰。肝青象木。肺白象金。今（补注脱一今字）肝得水而沉。夫木得水而浮。金得水而沉。今乃木沉金浮。其意
何也。然肝者非纯木。乙酉也。庚之柔宗。大言阴与阳。小言夫与妇。释其微阳。而吸其微之气。其意乐金。又行阴道
多。故今肝得水而沉。肺者。非为纯金。辛巳也。丙之柔宗。大言阴与阳。小言夫与妇。释其微阴。婚而就火。其意乐
火。返行阳道多。故今肺得水而浮。肺热而沉者。何故。知辛当归庚。乙当纳甲。
心经有余。
黄连解毒散心中。连柏黄芩栀子同。独活引经宜仔细。其中妙法少人通。
心经不足。
清心莲子补心中。甘草黄芩并麦门。莲肉车前 最补。茯苓八味共人参。
小肠经有余。
八正散能散小肠。木通瞿麦大黄良。车前滑石兼甘草。 蓄山栀引 姜。
小肠经不足。
吴茱萸补小肠经。甘草干姜及好参。吴茱萸多如法制。引经黄柏并麦门。
肝经有余。
桃仁承气散肝经。浓朴芒硝枳实真。生熟大黄随证用。青皮为引及桃仁。
肝经不足。
木香化滞补肝枯。芍药当归枳实扶。半夏青陈皮草豆。红花九味引柴胡。
胆经有余。
小柴汤散胆经余。半夏人参甘草随。多用柴胡尤是引。黄芩五味莫踌蹰。
胆经不足。
温胆汤能补太阳。人参半夏竹茹良。苓芩甘草陈皮合。芍药黄芩九味长。
肾经有余。
大承汤散肾经余。浓朴将军枳实除。更用芒硝须仔细。引经知母一同医。
肾经不足。
四逆汤能补肾虚。引经知母本相宜。干姜附子须炮制。甘草人参芍药医。
膀胱有余。
人参败毒散膀胱。甘草前胡柴独羌。茯苓枳壳芎桔梗。引经 本正相当。
膀胱不足。
桂枝人参补膀胱。四君子对炙干姜。白术芍药茯苓草。七味能除便得康。
肺经有余。
知母茯苓散肺余。四君五味款药皮。苓翘荷梗麦门半。阿及柴防十八枝。
肺经不足。
麦门引子肺虚空。君子陈皮五味冬。半夏桔同成九味。引经升芷又兼葱。
脾经有余。
桂枝大黄汤散脾。大黄甘草桂枝宜。引经芍药同兼治。赤破其经白补之。
脾经不足。
治中汤补太阴脾。甘草陈皮白术宜。芍药引经参主宰。干姜六味及青皮。
胃经有余。
调胃汤能散有余。大黄浓朴最为奇。更兼枳实共甘草。引子升麻芷葛宜。
胃经不足。
调中益气胃中虚。白术人参甘草归。苍芍柴 五味子。升麻十一共陈皮。
大肠有余。
导滞汤能散大肠。当归黄柏共槟榔。木香引正青皮是。更入黄连与大黄。
大肠不足。
补中汤补大肠经。苍术黄 及四君。泽泻猪苓能正泄。陈皮引正定扬名。
心包络有余。
抵当汤散心包余。水蛭虻虫治血宜。多用大黄须辨正。桃仁四味引青皮。
心包络不足。
当归四逆补心色。甘草当归芍药交。通草细辛芍桂枝。引经黄柏及阿胶。
三焦有余。
凉膈散能散三焦。连翘栀子大黄硝。薄荷甘草黄芩等。七味同和治热烧。
The classic states: The Liver is green and symbolizes Wood; the Lungs are white and symbolize Metal. Now (the annotation notes a missing "now"), the Liver sinks in water. According to principle, Wood floats in water, while Metal sinks in water. Yet now it is Wood that sinks and Metal that floats. What is the meaning of this?
However, the Liver is not pure Wood, but Yi-You (Yi Wood and You Metal). It is the soft subordinate of Geng Metal. In grand terms, it discusses Yin and Yang; in small terms, it discusses husband and wife. It releases its subtle Yang and absorbs subtle Yin Qi. Its inclination favors Metal, and it performs the path of Yin more frequently. Therefore, the Liver sinks in water.
The Lungs are not pure Metal, but Xin-Si (Xin Metal and Si Fire). They are the soft subordinate of Bing Fire. In grand terms, they discuss Yin and Yang; in small terms, they discuss husband and wife. They release their subtle Yin, marry and tend toward Fire. Their inclination favors Fire, and they perform the path of Yang more frequently. Therefore, the Lungs float in water.
Why do Lungs with Heat sink? One must know that Xin should belong to Geng, and Yi should be incorporated into Jia.
Excess of the Heart Channel:
Huanglian Jiedu San (Coptis Decoction for Resolving Toxicity) clears heat from the center of the Heart. Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis), Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), and Zhizi (Fructus Gardeniae) are used together. Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis) serves as the guiding herb and requires careful consideration. The profound methods within are understood by few.
Deficiency of the Heart Channel:
Qingxin Lianzi Yin (Lotus Seed Decoction for Clearing the Heart) tonifies the center of the Heart. Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), and Maidong (Radix Ophiopogonis) are included. Lianrou (Semen Nelumbinis) and Cheqianzi (Semen Plantaginis) are most tonifying. Fuling (Poria) combined with ingredients from Bawei Wan (Eight-Tonics Pill) and Renshen (Radix Ginseng) are used.
Excess of the Small Intestine Channel:
Bazheng San (Eight-Righteousness Powder) can dissipate damp-heat in the Small Intestine. Mutong (Caulis Akebiae), Qumai (Herba Dianthi), and Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) are effective. Cheqianzi (Semen Plantaginis), Huashi (Talcum), and Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) are used together. Xuxingcao (Herba Siegesbeckiae) and Shanzhi (Fructus Gardeniae) serve as guiding herbs, along with Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens).
Deficiency of the Small Intestine Channel:
Wuzhuyu Tang (Evodia Decoction) tonifies the Small Intestine Channel. Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Ganjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis), and high-quality Renshen (Radix Ginseng) are used. Wuzhuyu (Fructus Evodiae) is prepared in large quantities according to this method. The guiding herbs are Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri) and Maidong (Radix Ophiopogonis).
Excess of the Liver Channel:
Taoren Chengqi Tang (Peach Kernel and Rheum Decoction) treats excess in the Liver Channel. Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), and Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) are truly effective. Sheng Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) and Shu Dahuang are used according to the syndrome. Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride) serves as the guiding herb along with Taoren (Semen Persicae).
Deficiency of the Liver Channel:
Muxiang Huazhi Tang (Costus Regulating Stagnation Decoction) tonifies Liver dryness. Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba or Rubra), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), and Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) support righteousness. Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), and Doukou (Fructus Cardamomi) are included. Honghua (Flos Carthami) in nine ingredients uses Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri) as the guide.
Excess of the Gallbladder Channel:
Xiaochai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) dissipates residual heat in the Gallbladder Channel. Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), Renshen (Radix Ginseng), and Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) are adjusted as needed. Using more Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri) is particularly suitable as a guiding herb. Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae) and Wuweizi (Fructus Schisandrae) should not be hesitated over.
Deficiency of the Gallbladder Channel:
Wendan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction) tonifies the Taiyang (Note: Text likely implies Shaoyang/Gallbladder context, translated literally as Taiyang). Renshen (Radix Ginseng), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), and Zhuru (Spongia Praeparata) are excellent. Fuling (Poria), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), and Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) are combined. Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae) and Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae) among nine ingredients are long-lasting in effect.
Excess of the Kidney Channel:
Da Chengqi Tang (Major Order the Qi Decoction) dissipates residual heat in the Kidney Channel (Note: Contextually refers to clearing excess heat/toxins). Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis), Jiangjun (alias for Dahuang/Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), and Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) remove stagnation. Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) must be used carefully. Zhimu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae) serves as the guiding herb for treatment.
Deficiency of the Kidney Channel:
Sini Tang (Recover the Prostrate Decoction) tonifies Kidney deficiency. Zhimu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae) is suitable as a guiding herb. Ganjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis) and Fuzi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata) must be processed. Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Renshen (Radix Ginseng), and Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae) treat the condition.
Excess of the Bladder Channel:
Renshen Baidu San (Ginseng Detoxification Powder) treats Bladder channel excess. Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Qianhu (Radix Peucedani), Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis), and Qianghuo (Rhizoma Notopterygii) are used. Fuling (Poria), Zhike (Fructus Aurantii), Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong), and Jiegeng (Radix Platycodi) are included. Gaoben (Rhizoma Ligustici Wallichii) serves as the appropriate guiding herb.
Deficiency of the Bladder Channel:
Guizhi Renshen Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Ginseng Decoction) tonifies the Bladder. Sizijun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) is paired with Zhi Ganjiang (Prepared Rhizoma Zingiberis). Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae), Fuling (Poria), and Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) constitute seven ingredients that eliminate disease and restore health.
Excess of the Lung Channel:
Zhimu Fuling San (Anemarrhena and Poria Powder) dissipates residual heat in the Lung. Sizijun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), Wuweizi (Fructus Schisandrae), and Kuandonghua (Flos Farfarae) are used. Lingjiao (Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati or similar, text says Ling Qiao which might imply Lianqiao/Huangqin context but listed separately), Lianqiao (Fructus Forsythiae), He Geng (Petiolus Nelumbinis), Maidong (Radix Ophiopogonis), and Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae). Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini) along with Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri) and Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae) make eighteen ingredients.
Deficiency of the Lung Channel:
Maidong Yinzi (Ophiopogon Guiding Agent) treats Lung emptiness. Sizijun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Wuweizi (Fructus Schisandrae), and Dongchongxiacao (Cordyceps) are used. Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) and Jiegeng (Radix Platycodi) form nine ingredients. Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae), Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), and Congbai (Bulbus Allii Cepae) serve as guiding herbs.
Excess of the Spleen Channel:
Guizhi Dahuang Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Rheum Decoction) dissipates Spleen channel excess. Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), and Guizhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) are suitable. Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae) serves as the guiding herb for combined treatment. Chishao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) breaks excess, while Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) tonifies.
Deficiency of the Spleen Channel:
Zhizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) tonifies the Taiyin Spleen. Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), and Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) are suitable. Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae) guides, and Renshen (Radix Ginseng) acts as the master. Ganjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis) in six ingredients plus Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride) are used.
Excess of the Stomach Channel:
Tiaowei Chengqi Tang (Harmonize the Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction) dissipates excess pathogens. Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) and Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) are most remarkable. Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) and Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) are combined. Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae), Baizhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), and Gegen (Radix Puerariae) are suitable as guiding agents.
Deficiency of the Stomach Channel:
Tiaozhong Yiqi Tang (Regulate the Middle and Boost Qi Decoction) treats Stomach deficiency. Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), Renshen (Radix Ginseng), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), and Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) are used. Cangzhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae), Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri), and Wuweizi (Fructus Schisandrae) are included. Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae) in eleven ingredients combined with Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) are used.
Excess of the Large Intestine Channel:
Daozhi Tang (Guide Out Stagnation Decoction) dissipates Large Intestine excess. Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri), and Binglang (Semen Arecae) are used. Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae) guides correctly, and Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride) is primary. Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis) and Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) are added.
Deficiency of the Large Intestine Channel:
Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Boost Qi Decoction) tonifies the Large Intestine Channel. Cangzhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis), Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri), and Sizijun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) are used. Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis) and Zhuling (Polyporus) stop diarrhea. Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) guides and stabilizes.
Excess of the Pericardium Channel:
Didang Tang (Severe Stasis Decoction) dissipates Pericardium excess. Shuizhi (Hirudo) and Mengchong (Eupolyphaga) treat blood stasis appropriately. Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) must be used in larger amounts with correct differentiation. Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) in four ingredients guides using Qingpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride).
Deficiency of the Pericardium Channel:
Danggui Sini Tang (Angelica Decoction for Cold Extremities) tonifies Heart blood. Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), and Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae) interact. Tongcao (Medulla Tetrapanacis), Xixin (Herba Asari), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae), and Guizhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) are used. Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri) and Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini) serve as guiding herbs.
Excess of the Sanjiao Channel:
Liangge San (Cool the Diaphragm Powder) dissipates Sanjiao residual heat. Lianqiao (Fructus Forsythiae), Zhizi (Fructus Gardeniae), Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), and Xiaoshi (Natrii Sulfas) are used. Bohe (Herba Menthae), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), and Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae) etc. Seven ingredients harmonize to treat heat burning.