黄芩加半夏生姜汤（仲景）
黄芩（三两） 甘草（炙，二两） 芍药（三两） 半夏（半斤） 生姜（四两） 大枣（二十枚）
上水一斗，煮取三升，温服一升，日再夜一服。
黄芩汤（《外台》）
黄芩（二两） 人参 干姜（各三两） 桂枝（一两） 半夏（半两） 大枣（十二枚）
上水七升，煮取三升，温分三服。
理中丸（见痞。）
六一散 即益元散。（见伤暑。）
水煮金花丸（洁古） 治风痰。
半夏（汤洗） 天南星（洗） 寒水石（烧存性，各一两） 天麻（半两） 雄黄（一钱半） 白面（四两）
上为末，滴水为丸，桐子大。每服百丸，先煎浆水沸，下药煮令浮为度，漉出，生姜汤下，食前。
加减理中汤（《良方》）
人参 干姜 白术（各三钱） 甘草（炙，一钱）
水二盅，煎一盅，不拘时服。
若为寒湿气所中者，加附子一钱，名附子理中汤。
若霍乱吐泻者，加橘红、青皮各一钱半，名治中汤。
若干霍乱心腹作痛，先以盐汤少许频服，候吐出令透，即进此药。
若呕吐者，于治中汤内加丁皮、半夏各一钱，生姜十片煎。
若泄泻者，加橘红、茯苓各一钱，名补中汤。
若溏泄不已者，于补中汤内加附子一钱；不喜饮食，水谷不化者，再加砂仁一钱。
若霍乱呕吐，心腹作痛，手足逆冷，于本方内去白术，加熟附子，名四顺汤。
若伤寒结胸，先加桔梗、枳壳等分，不愈者，及诸吐痢后胸痞欲绝，心胸高起急痛，
手不可近者，加枳实、白茯苓各一钱，名枳实理中汤。
若渴者，再于枳实理中汤内加栝蒌根一钱。
若霍乱后转筋者，理中汤内加火 石膏一钱。
若脐上筑者，肾气动也，去术，加官桂一钱半。肾恶燥，去术；恐作奔豚，故加官桂。
若悸多者，加茯苓一钱。
若渴欲饮水者，加白术半钱。
若寒者，加干姜半钱。
若腹满者，去白术，加附子一钱。
若饮酒过多，及啖炙爆热食，发为鼻衄，加川芎一钱。
若伤胃吐血，以此药能理中脘，分利阴阳，安定血脉，只用本方。
二香散（《良方》） 治暑湿相搏，霍乱转筋，烦渴闷乱。
藿香 白术 浓朴 陈皮 茯苓 半夏 紫苏 桔梗 白芷 香薷 黄连 扁豆（各
一钱） 大腹皮 甘草（各半钱）
水二盅，姜五片，葱白三根，煎至一盅，不拘时服。
香薷散（《活人》） 治阴阳不顺，清浊相干，气郁中焦，名为霍乱。此皆饱食多饮，复睡
冷席，外邪内积，结而不散，阴阳二气，壅而不反，阳气欲降，阴气欲升，阴阳交错，变
成吐痢，百脉混乱，荣卫俱虚，冷搏筋转，皆宜服此。
浓朴（去皮，姜汁炒） 黄连（姜汁炒，各二两） 香薷（四两） 甘草（半两）
上为末，每服四钱，水煎，不犯铁器，慢火煎之。兼治不时吐痢，霍乱，腹撮痛，大
渴烦躁，四肢逆冷，冷汗自出，两脚转筋，痛不可忍者，须井中沉令极冷，顿服之乃效。
桂苓白术散（《宝鉴》） 治冒暑饮食所伤，传受湿热内盛，霍乱吐泻，转筋急痛，满腹
痛闷，小儿吐泻惊风，皆宜服此。
桂枝 人参 白术 白茯苓（各半两） 泽泻 甘草 石膏 寒水石（各一两） 滑石（二两）
一方，有木香、藿香、葛根各半两。
上为细末，每服三钱，白汤调下，或新汲水姜汤下亦可。
桂苓甘露饮（《宝鉴》） 流湿润燥，治痰涎，止咳嗽，调脏腑寒热呕吐，服之令人遍身气
液宣平，及治水肿泄痢。
肉桂 藿香 人参（各半两） 木香（二钱半） 白茯苓（去皮） 白术 甘草 泽泻 葛根
石膏 寒水石（各一两） 滑石（二两）
上为末，每服三钱、白汤、冷水任调下。
六和汤（见伤暑。）
苏合香丸（见卒中。）
除湿汤（见中湿。）
诃子散（《三因》） 治老幼霍乱，一服即效。
诃子（炮，去核） 甘草（炙） 浓朴（姜制） 干姜（炮） 神曲（炒） 草果（去壳） 良姜（炒） 茯苓 麦
芽（炒） 陈皮（各等分）
上为细末，每服二钱，候发不可忍时，用水煎，入盐少许服之。
七气汤（《三因》） 治七气郁结五脏之间，互相刑克，阴阳不和，挥霍变乱，吐痢交作。
半夏（汤泡） 浓朴 白芍药 茯苓（各二钱） 桂心 紫苏 橘红 人参（各一钱）
上作一服，用水二盅，生姜七片，红枣一枚，煎至一盅，不拘时服。
吴茱萸汤（《良方》） 治冒暑伏热，腹痛作泻或痢，并饮水过度，霍乱吐泻，其证始因
饮冷，或冒寒，或忍饥，或大怒，或乘舟车，伤动胃气，令人上吐下泻并行，头旋眼晕，手
脚转筋，四肢逆冷，用药迟慢，须臾不救。
吴茱萸 木瓜 食盐（各半两）
上同炒令焦，先用瓷瓶盛水三升，煮令百沸，入药煎至二升以下，倾一盏，冷热随
病患服之。卒无前药，用枯白矾为末，每服一大钱，沸汤调服。更无前药，用盐一撮，醋
一盏，同煎至八分，温服。或盐梅咸酸等物皆可服。
通脉四逆汤（见泄泻。） 五苓散（见消瘅。） 四逆汤（见厥。） 平胃散（见中食。） 建中汤（见伤寒吐。）
建中加木瓜柴胡汤 平胃散加木瓜亦可。
桂枝（二两半） 芍药（二两） 甘草（一两） 胶饧（半升） 生姜（一两半） 大枣（六枚） 木瓜 柴胡（各五钱）
每服一两，水三盏，煎一盏半，去渣，下胶饧两匙服。
四君子加白芍药高良姜汤
四君子汤（各一两） 白芍药 良姜（各五钱）
同前法煎服。
四君子加姜附浓朴汤
四君子汤（各一两） 生姜 附子（炮） 浓朴（姜制。各三钱）
同前法煎服。
建中加附子当归汤
桂枝（一两） 芍药（二两） 甘草（半两） 胶饧（半升） 附子（炮） 当归（各三钱） 生姜（一两半） 大枣（六枚）
同前法煎。
藿香正气散（见中风。） 来复丹（见中暑。） 神保丸（见伤饮食。） 养正丹（见气。） 四顺汤
即理中汤倍加甘草。十补散即十全大补汤。
木瓜汤（《直指》） 治吐泻不已，转筋扰闷。
酸木瓜（一两） 茴香（二钱半，微炒） 吴茱萸（半两，汤洗七次） 甘草（炙，二钱）
上锉散，每四钱，姜五片，紫苏十叶，空腹急煎服。
止渴汤（《良方》）
人参（去芦） 麦门冬（去心） 茯苓（去皮） 桔梗 栝蒌根 葛根 泽泻 甘草（炙。各五钱）
上为细末，每服二钱，不拘时，蜜汤调下。
增损缩脾饮（《宝鉴》）
草果 乌梅 甘草 砂仁（各四两） 干葛（二两）
每服五钱，生姜五片同煎以水浸极冷，旋旋服之，无时。
茯苓泽泻汤（《三因》）
茯苓（八两） 泽泻（四两） 甘草（炙） 桂心（各二两） 白术（三两）
每服四钱，生姜三片同煎，食前服。一方，有小麦五两。
麦门冬汤（《良方》）
麦门冬（去心） 白茯苓（去皮） 半夏（汤泡七次） 橘皮 白术（各一钱半） 人参 小麦 甘草
（炙，各一钱）
水二盅，生姜五片，乌梅少许，同煎至一盅，不拘时服。
白术散（《良方》） 治伤寒杂病一切吐泻烦渴，霍乱虚损气弱，保养衰老，及治酒积呕哕。
白术 茯苓（去皮） 人参 藿香（各半两） 葛根（一两） 木香（二钱半） 甘草（炙，一两半）
上为细末，每服二钱，白汤调下。如烦渴，加滑石二两，甚者加姜汁，续续饮之，无时。
乌梅散（《良方》）
乌梅肉（微炒） 黄连（去须，微炒） 当归（微炒） 附子（炮裂，去皮脐） 熟艾（以上各七钱半） 阿胶
（捣碎，炒令燥） 肉豆蔻（去壳） 赤石脂（以上各一两） 甘草（炙，半两）
上为细末，不拘时，粥饮调下二钱。
黄连丸（《良方》）
黄连（去须，微炒） 黄柏（微炒） 浓朴（去皮，生姜汁涂炙令香，以上各七钱半） 当归（微炒） 干姜
（炮裂） 木香（不见火） 地榆（以上各半两） 阿胶（捣碎，炒黄燥，一两）
上为末，炼蜜和捣二三百杵，丸如桐子大。每服二十丸，不拘时，粥饮送下。
止血汤（《良方》） 治霍乱下焦虚寒，或便利后见血。
当归（焙） 桂心（去粗皮） 续断（各三两） 生地黄（焙） 干姜（炮制。各四两） 阿胶（炙令燥） 蒲黄
甘草（炙。各二两）
上捣筛，每服三钱，水一盏，煎七分，去滓温服，日三服。
赤石脂汤（《良方》） 治霍乱下焦热结，或痢下脓血烦痛。
赤石脂（四两） 升麻 白术（各一两半） 乌梅（去核，炒干） 干姜（炮裂。各一两） 陈廪米（微炒）
栀子仁（各半两）
上捣筛，每服五钱，水一盏半，煎八分，去滓，空心温服。
浓朴汤（《良方》） 治干霍乱。
浓朴（去皮，生姜汁涂炙令香） 枳壳（去瓤，麸炒） 高良姜 槟榔 朴硝（各七钱半） 大黄（炒，二两）
上捣筛，每服三钱，水一盏半，煎一盏，温服。
活命散 治脾元虚损，霍乱不吐泻，腹胀如鼓，心胸痰壅。
丁香（七粒） 菖蒲根（半两） 甘草（炙，一两） 生姜（半两） 盐（一合）
上锉碎，用童便一盏半，煎一盏，分二次温服。
冬葵子汤（《良方》） 治干霍乱，大小便不通，手足俱热，闷乱。
冬葵子 滑石（研） 香薷（各二两） 木瓜（一枚，去皮瓤）
上捣筛，每服五钱，水二盅，煎一盅，温服，日四五服。
人参散（《大全》） 治脾胃虚寒，霍乱吐泻，心烦腹痛，饮食不入。
人参 浓朴（姜制） 橘红（各一钱） 当归 干姜（炮） 甘草（炙。各五分）
上用枣，水煎服。
人参白术散（《良方》） 治脾胃虚弱，吐泻作渴，不食。
白术 茯苓 人参 甘草（炒） 木香 藿香（各五分） 干葛（一钱）
上用水煎服。吐甚，加生姜汁频饮之。
木瓜煎（《良方》） 治吐泻转筋，闷乱。
吴茱萸（汤炮七次） 生姜（切。各二钱半） 木瓜（木刀切，一两半）
每服二三钱，用水煎。
Huangqin Jia Banxia Shengjiang Tang (Decoction of Scutellaria with Pinellia and Fresh Ginger) (from Zhang Zhongjing)
Herbs: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 3 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, 2 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, 3 liang), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, half jin), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 4 liang), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, 20 pieces).
Take the above herbs, add one dou of water, decoct to obtain three sheng. Take one sheng warm, twice during the day and once at night.
Huangqin Tang (Decoction of Scutellaria) (from *Waitai Miyao*)
Herbs: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 2 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, each 3 liang), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 1 liang), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, half liang), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, 12 pieces).
Take the above herbs, add seven sheng of water, decoct to obtain three sheng. Divide into three doses and take warm.
Lizhong Wan (Pill of Regulating the Middle) (see "Pi Syndrome" chapter).
Liuyi San (Powder of Six-to-One) is also known as Yiyuan San. (see "Heatstroke due to Summer-heat" chapter).
Shuizhu Jinhua Wan (Water-boiled Golden Flower Pill) (from Li Jiegou) Treats Wind-phlegm.
Herbs: Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed in boiling water), Tian Nanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma, washed), Hanshuishi (Calcitritum, burned to retain its nature, each 1 liang), Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma, half liang), Xionghuang (Realgar, 1 qian half), Baifan (Tritici Concretio Siliceum, 4 liang).
Grind the above herbs into fine powder, add drops of water to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 100 pills per dose. First boil Jiangshui (fermented grain water) until bubbling, add the pills and cook until they float. Remove them, and take with Shengjiang Tang (Fresh Ginger Decoction) before meals.
Jiajian Lizhong Tang (Modified Decoction of Regulating the Middle) (from *Liangfang*)
Herbs: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, each 3 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, 1 qian).
Add two zhong of water, decoct to obtain one zhong. Take at any time.
If affected by Cold-dampness, add Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, 1 qian), named Fuzi Lizhong Tang (Decoction of Aconite for Regulating the Middle).
If suffering from Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) with vomiting and diarrhea, add Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum) and Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, each 1 qian half), named Zhizhong Tang (Decoction for Regulating the Middle).
If suffering from Gan Huoluan (Dry Cholera) causing heart and abdominal pain, first take a small amount of Yan Tang (Salt Water) frequently. Wait until vomiting occurs to expel the pathogen, then administer this medicine.
If there is vomiting, add Dingpi (Symplocos Radix Cortex) and Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, each 1 qian), and ten slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) to the Zhizhong Tang.
If there is diarrhea, add Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum) and Fuling (Poria, each 1 qian), named Buzhong Tang (Decoction for Tonifying the Middle).
If loose stools persist, add Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, 1 qian) to the Buzhong Tang. If there is loss of appetite and indigestion of food and water, add Sharen (Amomi Fructus, 1 qian).
If suffering from Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) with vomiting, heart and abdominal pain, and cold limbs, remove Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) from the original formula and add Shu Fuzi (Prepared Aconite), named Sishun Tang (Decoction for Four Directions Smoothness).
If suffering from Shanghan (Cold Damage) Jie Xiong (Chest Binding), first add Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) and Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) in equal parts. If ineffective, and after various vomiting/diarrhea syndromes leading to severe chest oppression, acute pain in the heart/chest area, and tenderness to touch, add Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) and Baifuling (Poria with White Wood, each 1 qian), named Zhishi Lizhong Tang (Decoction of Aurantium for Regulating the Middle).
If there is thirst, add Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix, 1 qian) to the Zhishi Lizhong Tang.
If convulsions occur after Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome), add Huo Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 1 qian) to the Lizhong Tang.
If there is pulsation above the navel, it indicates Kidney Qi moving. Remove Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) and add Guanzi Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex, 1 qian half). The Kidney dislikes dryness, hence remove Baizhu; to prevent Ben Tun (Running Piglet), add Guanzi Gui.
If palpitations are frequent, add Fuling (Poria, 1 qian).
If thirsty and desiring to drink water, add Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, half qian).
If feeling cold, add Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, half qian).
If abdominal fullness, remove Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) and add Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, 1 qian).
If excessive alcohol consumption or eating roasted/fried hot foods leads to nosebleeds, add Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 1 qian).
If stomach injury causes hematemesis, this medicine regulates the Zhongwan point, separates Yin and Yang, and stabilizes blood vessels; use only the base formula.
Erxiang San (Powder of Two Fragrances) (from *Liangfang*) Treats Summer-heat and Dampness clashing, Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) with convulsions, irritability, thirst, and mental confusion.
Herbs: Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Fuling (Poria), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Zisu (Perillae Folium), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Xiangru (Moslae Herba), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Biandou (Dolichi Lablabis Semen Album, each 1 qian), Dafupi (Arecae Catechu Pericarpium), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, each half qian).
Add two zhong of water, five slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and three stalks of Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus). Decoct to obtain one zhong. Take at any time.
Xiangru San (Powder of Mosla) (from *Heren Shu*) Treats disharmony of Yin and Yang, interference between Clear and Turbid Qi, Qi stagnation in the Middle Jiao, named Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome). This usually results from overeating and drinking, followed by sleeping on cold mats, causing external pathogens and internal accumulation to bind together without dispersing. Yin and Yang Qi become stagnant and cannot restore themselves; Yang Qi desires to descend, Yin Qi desires to ascend. Their intersection transforms into vomiting and diarrhea. The hundred vessels become chaotic, Ying and Wei Qi are both deficient, Cold combats the sinews causing convulsions. All these cases are suitable for this formula.
Herbs: Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, peeled, stir-fried with Ginger Juice), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, stir-fried with Ginger Juice, each 2 liang), Xiangru (Moslae Herba, 4 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, half liang).
Grind the above into powder. Take 4 qian per dose, decoct with water. Do not use iron vessels; decoct slowly over low fire. It also treats intermittent vomiting/diarrhea, Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome), abdominal cramping pain, extreme thirst and irritability, cold limbs, spontaneous cold sweating, and leg convulsions intolerable to pain. The decoction must be cooled in well water until extremely cold, then taken in one dose for efficacy.
Guiling Baizhu San (Powder of Cinnamon, Poria, and Atractylodes) (from *Baojian*) Treats injury from Summer-heat and diet, transmission of internal excess Damp-Heat, Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) with vomiting/diarrhea, painful convulsions, abdominal fullness/pain/distension, and pediatric vomiting/diarrhea with wind-stroke. All are suitable for this formula.
Herbs: Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Baifuling (Poria with White Wood, each half liang), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Hanshuishi (Calcitritum, each 1 liang), Huashi (Talcum, 2 liang).
Another prescription includes Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), and Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, each half liang).
Grind the above into fine powder. Take 3 qian per dose, mix with white boiled water, or fresh well water/Shengjiang Tang (Fresh Ginger Decoction).
Guiling Ganlu Yin (Drink of Cinnamon, Poria, and Sweet Dew) (from *Baojian*) Moistens dampness, dries dryness, treats Phlegm-Saliva, stops cough, harmonizes organ Cold/Heat and vomiting. Taking it makes Qi and Fluids flow smoothly throughout the body. Also treats Edema and Dysentery.
Herbs: Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, each half liang), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 2 qian half), Baifuling (Poria with White Wood, peeled), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Hanshuishi (Calcitritum, each 1 liang), Huashi (Talcum, 2 liang).
Grind the above into powder. Take 3 qian per dose, mix with white boiled water or cold water as desired.
Liuhe Tang (Decoction of Six Harmonies) (see "Heatstroke due to Summer-heat" chapter).
Suhe Xiang Wan (Pill of Liquid Amber) (see "Apoplexy" chapter).
Chushi Tang (Decoction for Expelling Dampness) (see "Dampness Invasion" chapter).
Hezi San (Powder of Chebula) (from *Sanyuan Fang*) Treats Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) in old and young; effective after one dose.
Herbs: Hezi (Chebulae Fructus, processed, pitted), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, ginger-processed), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, processed), Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata, fried), Caoguo (Tsaoko Fructus, dehusked), Liangjiang (Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma, fried), Fuling (Poria), Maiya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus, fried), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, equal parts).
Grind the above into fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose. When the attack becomes unbearable, decoct with water, add a little salt, and take.
Qi Qi Tang (Decoction of Seven Qi) (from *Sanyuan Fang*) Treats Stagnation of Seven Qi between the Five Zang Organs, mutual overcoming, Yin-Yang disharmony, sudden turmoil, alternating vomiting and diarrhea.
Herbs: Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, soaked in boiling water), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Fuling (Poria, each 2 qian), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Zisu (Perillae Folium), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, each 1 qian).
Combine as one dose. Add two zhong of water, seven slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and one Hongzao (Jujubae Fructus). Decoct to obtain one zhong. Take at any time.
Wuzhuyu Tang (Decoction of Evodia) (from *Liangfang*) Treats latent Summer-heat, abdominal pain with diarrhea or dysentery, excessive drinking, Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) with vomiting/diarrhea. The condition begins due to drinking cold liquids, exposure to Cold, fasting, anger, or travel by boat/car, damaging Stomach Qi, causing simultaneous upper vomiting and lower diarrhea, vertigo, dizziness, limb convulsions, cold limbs. Delayed treatment may lead to death quickly.
Herbs: Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus), Yanshi (Sal, each half liang).
Stir-fry together until scorched. Use a porcelain bottle to hold three sheng of water, boil vigorously. Add herbs and decoct to less than two sheng. Pour out one cup. Administer warm or cool according to the patient's preference. If previous medicines are unavailable, use Kubaiji (Alumen, dried) ground to powder. Take one large qian, mixed with boiling water. If still unavailable, use a pinch of salt and one cup of vinegar, decoct to eight-tenths, and take warm. Salt plums or other sour/salty items can also be used.
Tongmai Sini Tang (Decoction for Unblocking the Pulse and Reviving Yang) (see "Diarrhea" chapter).
Wuling San (Powder of Five Ling) (see "Xiao Dao" chapter).
Sini Tang (Decoction for Reviving Yang) (see "Jue Syndrome" chapter).
Pingwei San (Powder for Leveling the Stomach) (see "Food Retention" chapter).
Jianzhong Tang (Decoction for Building the Middle) (see "Shanghan Vomiting" chapter).
Jianzhong Jia Mugua Chaihu Tang (Decoction for Building the Middle plus Chaenomeles and Bupleurum) Pingwei San plus Mugua is also acceptable.
Herbs: Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 2.5 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, 2 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang), Jiaoxi (Maltose, half sheng), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 1.5 liang), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, 6 pieces), Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, each 5 qian).
Take 1 liang per dose. Add three zhan of water, decoct to 1.5 zhan. Strain, add two spoons of Jiaoxi (Maltose), and take.
Sijunzi Jia Baishaoyao Gaoliangjiang Tang (Decoction of Four Gentlemen plus White Peony and Galangal)
Sijunzi Tang (Decoction of Four Gentlemen, each 1 liang), Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Gaoliangjiang (Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma, each 5 qian).
Decoct and take using the previous method.
Sijunzi Jia Jiang Fu Nongpo Tang (Decoction of Four Gentlemen plus Ginger, Aconite, and Magnolia Bark)
Sijunzi Tang (Decoction of Four Gentlemen, each 1 liang), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, processed), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, ginger-processed, each 3 qian).
Decoct and take using the previous method.
Jianzhong Jia Fuzi Danggui Tang (Decoction for Building the Middle plus Aconite and Angelica)
Herbs: Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 1 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, 2 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, half liang), Jiaoxi (Maltose, half sheng), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, processed), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, each 3 qian), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 1.5 liang), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, 6 pieces).
Decoct using the previous method.
Huoxiang Zhengqi San (Powder of Agastache for Rectifying Qi) (see "Wind Stroke" chapter).
Laifu Dan (Pellet of Returning to Origin) (see "Heatstroke" chapter).
Shenbao Wan (Pill of Divine Treasure) (see "Dietary Injury" chapter).
Yangzheng Dan (Pellet for Nourishing Righteousness) (see "Qi Disorders" chapter).
Sishun Tang (Decoction for Four Directions Smoothness) is Lizhong Tang with doubled Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Shibu San (Powder of Ten Tonifications) is Shiquan Dabu Tang (Decoction of Ten Ingredients for Great Tonification).
Mugua Tang (Decoction of Chaenomeles) (from *Zhizhi Fang*) Treats persistent vomiting/diarrhea, convulsions, and mental distress.
Herbs: Suan Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus Acidum, 1 liang), Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus, 2.5 qian, lightly fried), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, half liang, washed seven times in boiling water), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, 2 qian).
Cut into pieces. Take 4 qian per dose with five slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and ten leaves of Zisu (Perillae Folium). Decoct urgently and take on an empty stomach.
Zhi Ke Tang (Decoction for Stopping Thirst) (from *Liangfang*)
Herbs: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, removed rhizome), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, removed core), Fuling (Poria, peeled), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, each 5 qian).
Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose at any time, mixed with Honey Water.
Zengsun Suopi Yin (Modified Drink for Shrinking the Spleen) (from *Baojian*)
Herbs: Caoguo (Tsaoko Fructus), Wumei (Mume Fructus), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Sharen (Amomi Fructus, each 4 liang), Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix, 2 liang).
Take 5 qian per dose with five slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Decoct, immerse in water until extremely cold, and take gradually at any time.
Fuling Zexie Tang (Decoction of Poria and Alisma) (from *Sanyuan Fang*)
Herbs: Fuling (Poria, 8 liang), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma, 4 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, each 2 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 3 liang).
Take 4 qian per dose with three slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Take before meals. Another prescription adds Xiaomai (Tritici Semen, 5 liang).
Maidong Tang (Decoction of Ophiopogon) (from *Liangfang*)
Herbs: Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, removed core), Baifuling (Poria with White Wood, peeled), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, soaked in boiling water seven times), Ju pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, each 1.5 qian), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Xiaomai (Tritici Semen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, each 1 qian).
Add two zhong of water, five slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and a little Wumei (Mume Fructus). Decoct to obtain one zhong. Take at any time.
Baizhu San (Powder of Atractylodes) (from *Liangfang*) Treats all vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, and thirst from Shanghan (Cold Damage) and miscellaneous diseases; deficiency and Qi weakness from Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome); preservation of the elderly; and vomiting/regurgitation from Wine Accumulation.
Herbs: Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria, peeled), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba, each half liang), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix, 1 liang), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 2 qian half), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, 1.5 liang).
Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with white boiled water. If irritable and thirsty, add Huashi (Talcum, 2 liang). In severe cases, add Jiangzhi (Ginger Juice) and drink continuously at any time.
Wumei San (Powder of Mume) (from *Liangfang*)
Herbs: Wumei Rou (Mume Fructus Flesh, lightly fried), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, removed stamen, lightly fried), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, lightly fried), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, cracked, skin and umbilicus removed), Shuai Ai (Artemisiae Argyi Folium, prepared, each 7.5 qian above), Ejiao (Asini Corii Colla, crushed, fried until dry), Roudoukou (Myristicae Semen, dehusked), Chishizhi (Halloysit Rubra, each 1 liang above), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, half liang).
Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian at any time, mixed with Porridge Water.
Huanglian Wan (Pill of Coptis) (from *Liangfang*)
Herbs: Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, removed stamen, lightly fried), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, lightly fried), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, peeled, coated with Ginger Juice and roasted until fragrant, each 7.5 qian above), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, lightly fried), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, cracked), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, no fire contact), Diyu (Sanguisorbae Radix, each half liang above), Ejiao (Asini Corii Colla, crushed, fried yellow and dry, 1 liang).
Grind into powder. Mix with refined honey and pound 200-300 times. Form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills at any time, sent down with Porridge Water.
Zhi Xue Tang (Decoction for Stopping Bleeding) (from *Liangfang*) Treats Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) with Lower Jiao Deficiency-Cold, or bleeding after bowel movements.
Herbs: Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, baked), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, removed coarse bark), Xuduan (Dianthi Radix, each 3 liang), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Recens, baked), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, processed, each 4 liang), Ejiao (Asini Corii Colla, roasted until dry), Puhuang (Pollinis Typhae), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, each 2 liang).
Pound and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose. Add one zhan of water, decoct to seven-tenths. Strain and take warm. Three times daily.
Chishizhi Tang (Decoction of Halloysit Rubra) (from *Liangfang*) Treats Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) with Lower Jiao Heat Binding, or dysentery with pus/blood, irritability, and pain.
Herbs: Chishizhi (Halloysit Rubra, 4 liang), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, each 1.5 liang), Wumei (Mume Fructus, pitted, roasted dry), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, cracked, each 1 liang above), Chen Linmi (Old Rice, lightly fried), Zhizi Ren (Gardeniae Semen, each half liang).
Pound and sieve. Take 5 qian per dose. Add one and a half zhan of water, decoct to eight-tenths. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach.
Nongpo Tang (Decoction of Magnolia Bark) (from *Liangfang*) Treats Gan Huoluan (Dry Cholera).
Herbs: Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, peeled, coated with Ginger Juice and roasted until fragrant), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, removed pulp, bran-roasted), Gaoliangjiang (Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma), Binglang (Arecae Semen), Puxiao (Natrii Sulfas, each 7.5 qian), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, fried, 2 liang).
Pound and sieve. Take 3 qian per dose. Add one and a half zhan of water, decoct to one zhan. Take warm.
Huoming San (Powder for Saving Life) Treats Spleen Yuan Deficiency, Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) without vomiting/diarrhea, abdominal distension like a drum, and Phlegm obstruction in the chest/heart.
Herbs: Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos, 7 grains), Changpu Gen (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma, half liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, 1 liang), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, half liang), Yan (Sal, one he).
Cut into pieces. Use one and a half zhan of Tongbian (Child's Urine). Decoct to one zhan. Divide into two doses and take warm.
Dongkuizi Tang (Decoction of Malva Seed) (from *Liangfang*) Treats Gan Huoluan (Dry Cholera), blockage of urination and defecation, heat in hands and feet, and mental distress.
Herbs: Dongkuizi (Malvae Semen), Huashi (Talcum, ground), Xiangru (Moslae Herba, each 2 liang), Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus, one piece, peeled and seeded).
Pound and sieve. Take 5 qian per dose. Add two zhong of water, decoct to one zhong. Take warm. Four to five times daily.
Renshen San (Powder of Ginseng) (from *Daquan*) Treats Spleen-Stomach Deficiency-Cold, Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome) with vomiting/diarrhea, heart vexation and abdominal pain, inability to eat.
Herbs: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, ginger-processed), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum, each 1 qian), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, processed), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, processed with honey, each 5 fen).
Use Jujube, decoct with water, and take.
Renshen Baizhu San (Powder of Ginseng and Atractylodes) (from *Liangfang*) Treats Spleen-Stomach Weakness, vomiting/diarrhea with thirst, and anorexia.
Herbs: Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, fried), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba, each 5 fen), Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix, 1 qian).
Decoct with water and take. For severe vomiting, add Jiangzhi (Ginger Juice) and drink frequently.
Mugua Jian (Electuary of Chaenomeles) (from *Liangfang*) Treats vomiting/diarrhea with convulsions and mental distress.
Herbs: Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, soaked in boiling water seven times), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, sliced, each 2.5 qian), Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus, cut with wooden knife, 1.5 liang).
Take 2-3 qian per dose. Decoct with water.