《金匮》∶咳而脉浮者，浓朴麻黄汤主之。
浓朴（五两） 麻黄（四两） 石膏（如鸡子大） 杏仁 半夏 五味子（各半升） 干姜 细辛（各二
两） 小麦（一升）
上以水一斗三升，先煮小麦熟，去渣，内诸药，煮取三升，温服一升，日三服。
安肾丸（《直指》） 治肾经虚寒，咳嗽痰唾，面色黯黑，小腹动气作痛。（见喘。）
桂枝汤（见伤湿。）
《易简》杏子汤 治咳嗽，不问外感风寒，内伤生冷，及虚劳咯血，痰饮停积，皆治疗之。
人参 半夏 茯苓 细辛（减半） 干姜（减半） 甘草 桂枝（减半） 五味子 芍药（各等分）
上 咀，每服四钱，水一盏半，杏仁去皮尖锉五枚，生姜三片，煎至六分，去渣温服。
若感冒得加麻黄（等分。） 若脾胃素实者，用御米壳去筋膜，锉碎，以醋淹炒，等分加
之，每帖加乌梅一枚煎服，尤妙。呕逆恶心者，不可用此。若久年咳嗽，气虚喘急，去
杏仁、人参，倍加麻黄，芍药、干姜、五味子各增一半，一名小青龙汤。
附∶《济生》橘苏散 治伤风咳嗽，身热有汗恶风，脉浮数有热，服杏子汤不得者。
橘红 紫苏叶 杏仁（去皮） 五味子 制半夏 桑白皮（炙） 贝母（去心） 白术（各一两）
甘草（炙，半两）
上 咀，每服四钱，水一盏，生姜五片，煎七分，温服，无时。
二陈汤（见痰饮。）
宁嗽化痰汤 治感冒风寒，咳嗽鼻塞。
桔梗 枳壳（麸炒） 半夏（姜汤泡七次） 陈皮 前胡 干葛 茯苓（各一钱） 紫苏（一钱二分）
麻黄（一钱，冬月加，夏月减） 杏仁（炒，去皮尖） 桑皮（各一钱） 甘草（四分）
水二盅，姜三片，煎八分，食远热服。
金沸草散（《和剂》） 治肺感寒邪，鼻塞声重，咳嗽不已。
旋复花（去梗） 麻黄（去节） 前胡（去芦。各七分） 荆芥穗（一钱） 甘草（炒） 半夏（汤洗七次，姜
汁浸）赤芍药（各五分）
水一盏半，生姜三片，枣一枚，煎八分，不拘时温服。
消风散（见眩晕。） 六君子汤（见痰饮。） 六味丸（见虚劳。） 黄连解毒汤（见发热。）
栀子仁汤
郁金 枳壳（麸炒） 升麻 山栀仁（炒。各等分）
上每服五钱，水煎。
麦门冬汤 治火热乘肺，咳嗽有血，胸膈胀满，五心烦热。
麦门冬 桑白皮（炒） 生地黄（各一钱） 半夏 紫菀 桔梗 淡竹叶 麻黄（各七分） 五
味子 甘草（各五分）
上姜水煎服。
白虎汤（见发热。）
香薷饮（见中暑。） 补中益气汤（见劳倦。）
华盖散（《和剂》） 治肺受风寒，咳嗽声重，胸膈烦满，头目昏眩。
麻黄（去根节） 紫苏子（炒） 杏仁（炒，去皮尖） 桑白皮（炒） 赤茯苓（去皮） 橘红（以上各一钱）
甘草（五分）
水二盅，生姜五片，红枣一枚，煎至一盅，去滓，不拘时服。
加减麻黄汤 治肺感寒邪咳嗽。
麻黄（去节，二钱） 杏仁（炒，去皮尖） 半夏（姜制） 陈皮（各一钱） 辣桂 甘草（炙，各半钱）
水二盅，生姜四片，紫苏半钱，同煎至一盅，去滓，不拘时服。
小柴胡汤（见往来寒热。）
小青龙汤
麻黄 芍药 干姜 炙甘草 细辛 桂枝（各三两） 五味子 半夏（各半升，汤洗）
上八味，以水一斗，先煮麻黄减二升，去上沫，内诸药，煮取三升，去滓，温服一升。
白术酒（见中湿。） 辰砂化痰丸（见痰饮。）
八风丹 治诸风及痰热上攻，头痛面赤，目眩旋运，鼻塞咽干，颈项不利，痰唾稠浊，
神情如醉，百节疼痛，耳啸蝉鸣，面上游风，口眼蠕动。
滑石（细研） 天麻（酒浸。各一两） 龙脑（研） 麝香（研。各二钱五分） 白僵蚕（微炒） 白附子（炮。
各半两） 半夏（白矾制，二两） 凝水石（火烧通赤，细研水飞，半斤）
上件药，捣罗为细末，入研者药同研令匀，炼蜜和丸，如樱桃大。每服一丸，细嚼，
温荆芥汤下，茶清亦得，食后服。
竹叶石膏汤（见消瘅。）
应梦人参散（《和剂》）
甘草（炙，六两） 人参 桔梗 青皮 白芷 干葛 白术（各三两） 干姜（炮，五钱半）
每服三钱，水一盏，姜二片，枣二枚，煎七分，不拘时热服。
观音应梦散（《夷坚志》）
人参（一寸，用官楝者） 胡桃（二枚，去壳，不去皮）
上以水二盏，姜五片，枣二枚，临卧煎服。盖人参定喘，带皮胡桃能敛肺也。
款冬花散（《和剂》）
知母 桑叶（洗，焙） 款冬花（去梗。各十两） 阿胶（炒） 麻黄（去根节） 贝母（去心，炒） 杏仁（去
皮尖，各四十两） 甘草（炙） 半夏（汤洗，姜制。各二十两）
每服三钱，水一盏，姜三片，煎七分，食后温服。
二母散（《和剂》）
知母 贝母（各等分）
每服五钱，水二盏，姜三片，煎八分，温服无时。
四七汤（见气。）
紫菀茸汤（《济生》） 治饮食过度，或食煎爆，邪热伤肺，咳嗽咽痒，痰多唾血，喘急
胁痛，不得睡卧。
紫菀茸（洗） 款冬花 百合（蒸，焙） 杏仁（去皮尖） 阿胶（蛤粉炒） 经霜桑叶 贝母（去心） 蒲
黄（炒） 半夏（各一两，制） 犀角（镑） 甘草（炙） 人参（各半两）
上 咀，每服四钱，水盏半，姜五片，煎八分，食后温服。
润肺丸（《统旨》）
诃子 五味子 五倍子 甘草（各等分）
上为末，蜜丸噙化。久嗽，加罂粟壳。
清音丸（《统旨》）
桔梗 诃子（各一两） 甘草（五钱） 硼砂 青黛（各三钱） 冰片（三分）
上为细末，炼蜜丸，如龙眼大，每服一丸，噙化。
橄榄丸（《得效》）
百药煎 乌梅 甘草 石膏（各等分）
上为末，炼蜜丸，如弹子大。临卧噙化一丸。
清咽宁肺汤（《统旨》
桔梗（二钱） 山栀（炒） 黄芩 桑皮 甘草 前胡 知母 贝母（各一钱）
水二盅，煎八分，食后服。
蛤蚧汤 治咳嗽吐脓血，及肺痿羸瘦，涎涕稠粘。
蛤蚧（酒浸，酥炙） 知母（焙） 贝母（焙） 鹿角胶（炙令燥） 枇杷叶（去毛，炙） 葛根 桑皮（炙）
人参 甘草（炙） 杏仁（汤浸，去皮尖双仁，炒，以上各一两）
每服三钱，水一盏半，煎至八分，去滓，不拘时温服。
保和汤 治劳证久嗽，肺燥成痿，服之决效。
知母 贝母 天门冬（去心） 麦门冬（去心） 款冬花（各一钱） 天花粉 薏苡仁（炒） 杏仁
（去皮尖，炒，各五分） 五味子（十二粒） 马兜铃 紫菀 桔梗 百合 阿胶（蛤粉炒） 当归 百
部（各六分） 粉草（炙） 紫苏 薄荷（各四分）
水二盅，姜三片，煎七分，入饴糖一匙，食后服。
吐血或痰带血，加炒蒲黄、生地黄、小蓟。痰多加橘红、茯苓、栝蒌仁。喘去紫苏、
薄荷，加苏子、桑皮、陈皮。
知母茯苓汤 治肺痿喘嗽不已，往来寒
热，自汗。
知母 白术（各八分） 茯苓（去皮） 五味子 人参 半夏（汤泡七次） 柴胡 甘草（炙。各一
钱） 薄荷 川芎 阿胶（各半钱） 款冬花 桔梗 麦门冬 黄芩（各七分）
水二盅，生姜五片，煎至一盅，食后服。
紫菀散 治咳中有血，虚劳肺痿。
人参 紫菀（各一钱） 茯苓 知母 桔梗（各一钱半） 阿胶（蛤粉炒，一钱） 贝母（一钱二分）
五味子（十五粒） 甘草（五分）
水二盅，煎八分，食后服。
五味子汤 治咳嗽，皮肤干燥，唾中有血，胸膈疼痛。
五味子（炒） 桔梗（炒） 紫菀 甘草（炒） 续断（各五分） 竹茹（一钱） 赤小豆（一撮） 生地黄
桑白皮（炒。各二钱）
上水煎服。
《本事》鳖甲丸 治劳嗽虚证，及鼻流清涕，耳作蝉鸣，眼见黑花，一切虚证，丈夫
妇人皆可服。
五味子（二两） 鳖甲 地骨皮（各三两）
上为末，炼蜜丸，如梧子大。空心食前，温酒或盐汤任意服三五十丸，妇人醋汤下。（此
方乃曲江人家秘方，服效者众，且处方有理。）
三拗汤（《和剂》） 治寒燠不常，暴嗽喘急，鼻塞痰壅。
麻黄（不去节） 杏仁（不去尖） 甘草（不炙。各等分，一本甘草减半）
每服五钱，水一盅，生姜五片，煎服。有汗即愈。
青金丸（《三因》） 治肺虚风壅，咳嗽喘满，咯痰血。
杏仁（去皮尖，二两，用牡蛎 成粉，与杏仁同炒黄色，去牡蛎粉不用） 青黛（一两）
上为末，研匀，用黄蜡一两熔化搜和丸，如弹子大，压扁如饼。每用梨三个，或软柿
饼一个去核，入药在内，湿纸裹煨，约药熔方取出，去火毒，细嚼，糯米饮下。
一方，名甲乙饼，治咳出血片，兼痰内有血丝，不问年深日近，但只声在，一服取
效。上用青黛一两，牡蛎粉七钱，杏仁七粒去皮尖研，蜡丸，汤使同上。
人参养肺丸 治肺胃俱伤，气奔于上，客热熏肺，咳嗽喘急，胸中烦悸，涕唾稠粘，吐
血呕血，并皆治之。
人参（去芦） 黄 （蜜炙。各一两八钱） 白茯苓（去皮） 栝蒌根（各六钱） 杏仁（炒，去皮，二两四
钱） 半夏曲（炒，四两） 皂角子（三十个，炒，去皮）
上为细末，炼蜜和丸，如弹子大。每服一丸，食后细嚼，用紫苏汤送下，喘用桑白皮汤下。
宁肺汤 治荣卫俱虚，发热自汗，肺气喘急，咳嗽痰涎。
人参 当归 白术 熟地黄 川芎 白芍药 五味子 麦门冬（去心） 桑白皮 白茯
苓（去皮） 甘草（炙，以上各一钱） 阿胶（蛤粉炒，一钱半）
上作一服，用水二盅，生姜五片，煎至一盅，食后服。
贝母散 治暴发咳嗽，多日不愈。
贝母 杏仁（去皮尖） 桑白皮（各二钱） 五味子 知母 甘草（各一钱） 款冬花（一钱半）
上作一服，用水二盅，生姜三片，煎至一盅，食后服。
治嗽得效方 治诸嗽久不瘥。
人参 款冬花 白矾（枯） 佛耳草 甘草（各二钱）
上锉碎，作一服，用水二盅，生姜三片，枣一枚，乌梅半个，煎至七分，食后服。
治嗽补虚方
牛骨（一副，取髓） 白沙蜜（八两） 杏仁（四两，汤去皮尖，另研如泥） 干山药（刮去
皮，四两，研为细末） 胡桃肉（四两，去皮，另研如泥）
上将牛骨髓、沙蜜，砂锅内煎熬沸，以绢帛滤去滓，盛在瓷瓶内，将山药、杏仁、胡
桃三味亦入瓶内，以纸密封瓶口，重汤内煮一日一夜取出，每日早晨用白汤化一匙服。
雌黄丸 治暴嗽，久嗽，劳嗽。
上以金粟丸叶子雌黄一两，研细，用纸筋泥固济小盒子一个，令干，勿令泥浓，将
药入盒子内，水调赤石脂封盒子口，更以泥封之，候干，坐盒子于地上，上面以未入窑
瓦坯子拥盒子，令作一尖子，上用炭十斤簇定，顶上着火，一熨斗笼起，令火从上渐炽，
候火销三分去一，看瓦坯通红，则去火候冷，开盒子取药，当如镜面光明红色，入乳钵内
细研，汤浸蒸饼和丸，如粟米大。每服三丸、五丸，食后用甘草汤下，服后睡良久，妙。
紫金散 治一切痰嗽，日夜不得眠卧。
天南星（去皮脐） 白矾 甘草（以上各半两） 乌梅（取肉，二两）
上为粗散，用慢火于银石器内炒令紫色，放冷，研为细末。每服二钱，临卧时身体都
入铺卧内，用齑汁七分，温汤三分，暖令稍热，调前药末服之。咽下便仰卧低枕，想药
入于肺中，须臾得睡，其嗽立止。
治久咳嗽上气，心胸烦热，唾脓血。
紫苏子（微炒） 鹿角胶（捣碎，炒） 杏仁（汤泡，去皮尖双仁，炒微黄，以上各三两） 生姜汁（一合）
白蜜（一中盏） 生地黄汁（一合）
上前三味，都捣令熟，入姜汁，地黄汁，蜜相和，以慢火熬成膏，于不津器中密封之。
每服半匙许，用温粥饮调下，日三四服。
苏子煎 治上气咳嗽。
紫苏子 生姜汁 生地黄汁 白蜜 杏仁（各一升）
上捣苏子，以地黄汁、姜汁浇之，以绢绞取汁，更捣以汁浇之，绞令味尽，去滓，熬
令杏仁微黄黑如脂，又以汁浇之，绢绞往来六七度，令味尽去滓，纳蜜合和，置铜器中，
于汤上煎之，令如饴。每服方寸匕，日三夜一。一方，无地黄汁。
救急疗上气咳，肺气胸痛。《病源》∶咳嗽上气者，肺气有余也。肺感于寒，则成咳
嗽。肺主气，气有余则喘咳上气。此为邪搏于气，气壅滞不得宣通，是为有余，故咳嗽
而上气也。其状，喘咳上气，及多涕唾，面目浮肿，则气逆也。
杏仁（三大升，去皮尖及双仁者，研如泥） 白蜜（一大升） 牛酥（二大升）
上将杏仁于瓷盆中，用水研取汁五升，净磨铜铛，勿令脂腻，先倾三升汁于铛中，刻
木记其深浅，又倾汁二升，以缓火煎，减至于所记处，即内蜜、酥等，煎还至木记处，药
乃成，贮于不津瓷器中。每日三度，以暖酒服一大匙，不能饮酒，和粥服亦得。服至一
七日唾色变白，二七日唾稀，三七日咳断。此方非独治咳，兼补虚损，去风冷，悦肌肤白
*Jingui Yaolue* (Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet) records: For cough with a floating pulse, Nongpo Mahuang Tang (Pseudostellaria and Ephedra Decoction) is the primary treatment.
Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpo, 5 liang), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 4 liang), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, size of a chicken egg), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi) (each half sheng), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin) (each 2 liang), Triticum aestivum (Xiaomai, 1 sheng).
Take 13 sheng of water, first decoct Xiaomai until cooked, remove the dregs, add the other herbs, decoct to obtain 3 sheng of liquid. Take 1 sheng warm, three times daily.
Anshen Wan (Kidney-Anchoring Pill, from *Zhizhi*) treats deficiency-cold of the Kidney channel, cough with sputum, dark complexion, and qi movement pain in the lower abdomen. (See Asthma.)
Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) (See Wind-Cold-Dampness Injury.)
*Yijian Fang* Xingzi Tang (Apricot Kernel Decoction) treats cough, regardless of external contraction of wind-cold, internal injury from cold/raw food, consumption with hemoptysis, or retention of phlegm-fluids.
Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia), Poria (Fuling), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, halved dose), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang, halved dose), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao), Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi, halved dose), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao) (equal parts).
Cut into pieces. Each dose takes 4 qian, add 1.5 sheng of water, Apricot Kernel (Xingren) peeled and cored (5 pieces), fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices). Decoct to 0.6 portion, remove dregs, take warm.
If caused by common cold, add Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang) (equal amount). If the Spleen and Stomach are naturally robust, use Papaveris Pericarpium (Yumiqiao) without membranes, cut, soaked in vinegar and stir-fried, added in equal amounts. Add one Mume Fructus (Wumei) per dose for decoction; this is especially effective. Not suitable for those with vomiting, nausea, or malaise. For chronic cough with qi-deficiency asthma, remove Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren) and Ginseng Radix (Renshen), double the dose of Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang), and increase Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang), and Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi) by half. This is also known as Xiao Qinglong Tang (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction).
Appendix: *Jisheng Fang* Jusu San (Tangerina and Perilla Powder) treats wind-stroke cough, fever with sweating and aversion to wind, floating and rapid pulse with heat sensation, when Xingzi Tang is ineffective.
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum (Juhong), Perillae Folium (Zisuye), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, peeled), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), Prepared Pinelliae Rhizoma (Zhi Banxia), Mori Cortex (Sangbaipi, roasted), Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu, heart removed), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) (each 1 liang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, roasted, 0.5 liang).
Cut into pieces. Each dose takes 4 qian, add 1 sheng of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 5 slices). Decoct to 0.7 portion, take warm at any time.
Erchen Tang (Two-Aged Decoction) (See Phlegm-Fluids.)
Ningsou Huatan Tang (Cough-Calming and Phlegm-Resolving Decoction) treats wind-cold invasion, cough, and nasal congestion.
Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhike, bran-roasted), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, ginger-water soaked 7 times), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi), Peucedani Radix (Qianhu), Puerariae Radix (Gange), Poria (Fuling) (each 1 qian), Perillae Folium (Zisu, 1.2 qian), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 1 qian, increased in winter, decreased in summer), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, roasted, peeled and cored), Mori Cortex (Sangpi, each 1 qian), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 0.4 qian).
Add 2 zhong of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices). Decoct to 0.8 portion, take hot long after meals.
Jinfei Cao San (Boilweed Powder, from *Heji Ju Fang*) treats lung affected by cold pathogen, nasal congestion with heavy voice, and persistent cough.
Inulae Flos (Xuanfuhua, stem removed), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, nodes removed), Peucedani Radix (Qianhu, rhizome removed) (each 0.7 fen), Schizonepetae Spica (Jingjie Sui, 1 qian), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, roasted), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, boiled water washed 7 times, ginger juice soaked), Paeoniae Radix Rubra (Chishaoyao) (each 0.5 fen).
Add 1.5 sheng of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices), Zizyphi Fructus (Zao, 1 piece). Decoct to 0.8 portion, take warm at any time.
Xiaofeng San (Wind-Dispersing Powder) (See Dizziness.) Liujunzi Tang (Six-Gentlemen Decoction) (See Phlegm-Fluids.) Liuwei Wan (Six-Ingredient Pill) (See Consumption.) Huanglian Jiedu Tang (Coptis Detoxification Decoction) (See Fever.)
Zhizi Ren Tang (Gardenia Seed Decoction)
Curcumae Radix (Yujin), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhike, bran-roasted), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma), Gardeniae Fructus (Zhizi Ren, roasted) (equal parts).
Each dose takes 5 qian, decoct in water.
Maimen Dong Tang (Ophiopogon Decoction) treats fire-heat invading the Lung, cough with blood, chest and diaphragm fullness, and five-palm heat.
Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong), Mori Cortex (Sangbaipi, roasted), Rehmanniae Radix Recens (Shengdihuang) (each 1 qian), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia), Asteris Radix et Rhizoma (Ziwan), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng), Lophatheri Herba (Danzhuyè), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang) (each 0.7 fen), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (each 0.5 fen).
Decoct in ginger water and take.
Baitu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) (See Fever.)
Xiangru Yin (Elsholtzia Drink) (See Summerheat.) Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Supplement the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) (See Fatigue.)
Huagai San (Canopy Powder, from *Heji Ju Fang*) treats Lung affected by wind-cold, cough with heavy voice, chest and diaphragm irritability and fullness, and dizziness of head and eyes.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, roots and nodes removed), Perillae Semen (Zisuzi, roasted), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, roasted, peeled and cored), Mori Cortex (Sangbaipi, roasted), Red Poria (Chifuling, peeled), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum (Juhong) (each 1 qian above), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 0.5 fen).
Add 2 zhong of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 5 slices), Zizyphi Fructus (Zao, 1 red date). Decoct to 1 zhong, remove dregs, take at any time.
Jiajian Mahuang Tang (Modified Ephedra Decoction) treats Lung affected by cold pathogen causing cough.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, nodes removed, 2 qian), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, roasted, peeled and cored), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, ginger-processed), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) (each 1 qian), Cinnamomi Cortex (Lagui), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, roasted) (each 0.5 fen).
Add 2 zhong of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 4 slices), Perillae Folium (Zisu, 0.5 fen). Decoct together to 1 zhong, remove dregs, take at any time.
Xiao Chaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) (See Alternating Chills and Fever.)
Xiao Qinglong Tang (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction)
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang), Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gancao), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin), Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi) (each 3 liang), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) (each half sheng, washed in boiling water).
Take the eight ingredients, add 10 sheng of water. First decoct Mahuang to reduce by 2 sheng, remove foam on surface. Add other herbs, decoct to obtain 3 sheng. Remove dregs, take 1 sheng warm.
Baizhu Jiu (Atractylodes Wine) (See Dampness Invasion.) Chen Sha Huatan Wan (Cinnabar Phlegm-Resolving Pill) (See Phlegm-Fluids.)
Bafeng Dan (Eight-Wind Elixir) treats various wind pathogens and phlegm-heat attacking upward, headache with red face, dizziness, nasal congestion and dry throat, stiff neck, thick and turbid sputum, drunken-like demeanor, joint pain, tinnitus, facial migratory wind, and twitching of mouth and eyes.
Talcum (Huashi, finely ground), Gastrodiae Rhizoma (Tianma, wine-soaked) (each 1 liang), Borneolum Syntheticum (Longnao, ground), Moschus (Shexiang, ground) (each 2.5 qian), Bombyx Batryticatus (Bai Jiangcan, slightly roasted), Typhonii Rhizoma (Baifuzi, processed) (each 0.5 liang), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, alum-processed, 2 liang), Alum Stone (Ningshuishi, fired red, finely ground and water-washed, 0.5 jin).
Pulverize all herbs to fine powder, mix with ground ingredients evenly. Blend with refined honey to form pills the size of cherries. Take one pill each time, chew thoroughly, swallow with warm Jingjie decoction or tea clear, after meals.
Zhuye Shigao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction) (See Diabetes-Thirst.)
Yingmeng Renshen San (Dream-Answering Ginseng Powder, from *Heji Ju Fang*)
Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gancao, 6 liang), Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng), Aurantii Fructus (Qingpi), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Puerariae Radix (Gange), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) (each 3 liang), Zingiberis Rhizoma (Ganjiang, processed, 0.55 liang).
Each dose takes 3 qian, add 1 sheng of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 2 slices), Zizyphi Fructus (Zao, 2 pieces). Decoct to 0.7 portion, take hot at any time.
Guanyin Yingmeng San (Guanyin Dream-Answering Powder, from *Yijian Zhi*)
Ginseng Radix (Renshen, 1 cun, using official Catalpa wood), Walnut (Hutao, 2 pieces, shell removed, skin retained).
Add 2 sheng of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 5 slices), Zizyphi Fructus (Zao, 2 pieces). Decoct and take before bed. Ginseng calms asthma, and walnut with skin astringes Lung qi.
Kuidonghua San (Winter Flower Powder, from *Heji Ju Fang*)
Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu), Morus Folium (Sangye, washed and dried), Kadsurae Longipedunculati Flos (Kuidonghua, stem removed) (each 10 liang), Colla Corii Asini (Ejiao, roasted), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, roots and nodes removed), Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu, heart removed, roasted), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, peeled and cored) (each 40 liang), Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gancao), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, boiled water washed, ginger-processed) (each 20 liang).
Each dose takes 3 qian, add 1 sheng of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices). Decoct to 0.7 portion, take warm after meals.
ERMu San (Two Mothers Powder, from *Heji Ju Fang*)
Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu), Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu) (equal parts).
Each dose takes 5 qian, add 2 sheng of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices). Decoct to 0.8 portion, take warm at any time.
Siqi Tang (Four-Seven Decoction) (See Qi Stagnation.)
Ziwan Rong Tang (Aster Root Hair Decoction, from *Jisheng Fang*) treats overeating or consuming fried/spicy foods, evil heat injuring the Lung, cough with itchy throat, profuse sputum and hemoptysis, asthma and hypochondriac pain, inability to sleep.
Asteris Radix et Rhizoma (Ziwanrong, washed), Kadsurae Longipedunculati Flos (Kuidonghua), Lilii Bulbus (Baihe, steamed and dried), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, peeled and cored), Colla Corii Asini (Ejiao,炒 with clam powder), Frost-fallen Morus Folium (Jingshuang Sangye), Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu, heart removed), Polygoni Multiflori Caulis (Puhuang, roasted), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) (each 1 liang, processed), Rhinocerotis Cornu (Xijiao, shaved), Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gancao), Ginseng Radix (Renshen) (each 0.5 liang).
Cut into pieces. Each dose takes 4 qian, add 1.5 sheng of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 5 slices). Decoct to 0.8 portion, take warm after meals.
Runfei Wan (Lung-Moistening Pill, from *Tongzhi*)
Terminalia Chebula Retzii Fructus (Hezi), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), Gambir (Wubeizi), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (equal parts).
Pulverize, blend with honey to form pills for holding in mouth. For chronic cough, add Papaveris Pericarpium (Yingsuke).
Qinyin Wan (Voice-Clearing Pill, from *Tongzhi*)
Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng), Terminalia Chebula Retzii Fructus (Hezi) (each 1 liang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 5 qian), Borax (Pengsha), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai) (each 3 qian), Borneolum Syntheticum (Bingpian, 3 fen).
Pulverize to fine powder, blend with refined honey to form pills the size of longan. Take one pill each time, hold in mouth to dissolve.
Ganlan Wan (Olive Pill, from *Defang*)
Fermented Medicinal Brew (Baiyaojian), Mume Fructus (Wumei), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao) (equal parts).
Pulverize, blend with refined honey to form pills the size of marbles. Hold one pill in mouth before bed to dissolve.
Qingyan Ningfei Tang (Throat-Clearing and Lung-Calming Decoction, from *Tongzhi*)
Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng, 2 qian), Gardeniae Fructus (Zhizi, roasted), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin), Mori Cortex (Sangpi), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao), Peucedani Radix (Qianhu), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu), Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu) (each 1 qian).
Add 2 zhong of water, decoct to 0.8 portion, take after meals.
Gejie Tang (Gecko Decoction) treats cough with pus and blood, Lung flaccidity with emaciation, and thick sticky saliva and nasal discharge.
Gekko Geckus (Gejie, wine-soaked,酥-roasted), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu, dried), Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu, dried), Cervi Cornu Colla (Lu jiaojiao, roasted dry), Loquat Folium (Pipaye, hair removed, roasted), Puerariae Radix (Gegen), Mori Cortex (Sangpi, roasted), Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gancao), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, water-soaked, peeled and cored, double-kernel removed, roasted) (each 1 liang above).
Each dose takes 3 qian, add 1.5 sheng of water, decoct to 0.8 portion, remove dregs, take warm at any time.
Baohe Tang treats chronic cough due to labor disease, Lung dryness leading to flaccidity. It is decisively effective.
Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu), Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu), Asparagi Radix (Tianmendong, heart removed), Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong, heart removed), Kadsurae Longipedunculati Flos (Kuidonghua) (each 1 qian), Trichosanthis Radix (Tianhuafen), Coicis Semen (Yiyiren, roasted), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, peeled and cored, roasted) (each 0.5 fen), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 12 grains), Aristolochiae Fructus (Madouling), Asteris Radix et Rhizoma (Ziwan), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng), Lilii Bulbus (Baihe), Colla Corii Asini (Ejiao, clam powder-roasted), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Stemona Radix (Baibu) (each 6 fen), Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Fengcao, roasted), Perillae Folium (Zisu), Menthae Haplocalycis Herba (Bohe) (each 4 fen).
Add 2 zhong of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices). Decoct to 0.7 portion, add one spoonful of maltose (Yitang), take after meals.
For hemoptysis or blood-tinged sputum, add roasted Polygoni Multiflori Caulis (Puhuang), Rehmanniae Radix Recens (Shengdihuang), and Herba Setariae Verticillatae (Xiaoji). For excessive phlegm, add Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum (Juhong), Poria (Fuling), and Trichosanthis Semen (Gualouren). For asthma, remove Perillae Folium (Zisu) and Menthae Haplocalycis Herba (Bohe), add Perillae Semen (Suzi), Mori Cortex (Sangpi), and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi).
Zhimu Fuling Tang (Anemarrhena and Poria Decoction) treats Lung flaccidity with persistent asthma and cough, alternating chills and fever, and spontaneous sweating.
Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu), Atractylodis Rhizoma (Baizhu) (each 0.8 fen), Poria (Fuling, peeled), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, boiled water soaked 7 times), Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu), Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gancao) (each 1 qian), Menthae Haplocalycis Herba (Bohe), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong), Colla Corii Asini (Ejiao) (each 0.5 fen), Kadsurae Longipedunculati Flos (Kuidonghua), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng), Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin) (each 0.7 fen).
Add 2 zhong of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 5 slices). Decoct to 1 zhong, take after meals.
Ziwan San (Aster Powder) treats cough with blood, consumption, and Lung flaccidity.
Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Asteris Radix et Rhizoma (Ziwan) (each 1 qian), Poria (Fuling), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng) (each 1.5 qian), Colla Corii Asini (Ejiao, clam powder-roasted, 1 qian), Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu, 1.2 qian), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 15 grains), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 0.5 fen).
Add 2 zhong of water, decoct to 0.8 portion, take after meals.
Wuweizi Tang (Schisandra Decoction) treats cough, dry skin, blood in saliva, and chest/diaphragm pain.
Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, roasted), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng, roasted), Asteris Radix et Rhizoma (Ziwan), Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gancao), Dipsaci Radix (Xuduan) (each 0.5 fen), Bamboo Sap (Zhuru, 1 qian), Adzuki Bean (Chixiaodou, a pinch), Rehmanniae Radix Recens (Shengdihuang), Mori Cortex (Sangbaipi, roasted) (each 2 qian).
Decoct in water and take.
*Benshi Fang* Biejia Wan (Softshell Turtle Pill) treats labor cough with deficiency syndrome, runny clear nose, tinnitus, visual black spots, and all deficiency syndromes. Suitable for both men and women.
Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 2 liang), Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum (Biejia), Lycii Cortex (Digupi) (each 3 liang).
Pulverize, blend with refined honey to form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 30-50 pills with warm wine or salt water before meals on an empty stomach. Women should use vinegar water. (This formula is a secret recipe from Qujiang family, widely effective and logically sound.)
San'ao Tang (Three Un-twisted Decoction, from *Heji Ju Fang*) treats irregular temperature changes, sudden cough with asthma, nasal congestion, and phlegm obstruction.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, nodes not removed), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, tips not removed), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, not roasted) (equal parts, another version halves Gancao).
Each dose takes 5 qian, add 1 zhong of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 5 slices). Decoct and take. Cures if sweating occurs.
Qingjin Wan (Blue Gold Pill, from *Sanyin*) treats Lung deficiency with wind-phlegm obstruction, cough with asthma and fullness, and hemoptysis.
Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, peeled and cored, 2 liang, stir-fried with Oyster Shell (Muli) powder until yellow, remove Oyster Shell powder), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai, 1 liang).
Pulverize and mix evenly. Melt 1 liang of Yellow Beeswax (Huangla) and blend to form pills the size of marbles, flattened like cakes. Use 3 pears or 1 soft persimmon cake (pitted), insert medicine inside, wrap in wet paper and bake until medicine melts. Remove, eliminate fire toxicity, chew thoroughly, swallow with glutinous rice drink.
Another prescription, named Jiayi Bing, treats cough with blood clots and blood threads in phlegm, regardless of duration, as long as voice remains, one dose brings effect. Use 1 liang Qingdai, 0.7 liang Oyster Shell powder, 7 kernels of Xingren peeled and cored and ground. Make wax pills, usage same as above.
Renshen Yangfei Wan (Ginseng Lung-Nourishing Pill) treats simultaneous injury of Lung and Stomach, qi rushing upward, guest heat steaming Lung, cough with asthma, chest irritability and palpitations, thick sticky sputum, hematemesis and hemoptysis.
Ginseng Radix (Renshen, rhizome removed), Astragali Membranacei Radix (Huangqi, honey-roasted) (each 1.8 liang), White Poria (Baifuling, peeled), Trichosanthis Radix (Gualougen) (each 6 qian), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, roasted, peeled, 2.4 liang), Pinelliae Fermentatum (Banxiaqu, roasted, 4 liang), Gleditsiae Spina (Zaojiaoziren, 30 pieces, roasted, peeled).
Pulverize to fine powder, blend with refined honey to form pills the size of marbles. Take one pill after meals, chew thoroughly, swallow with Zisu decoction. For asthma, swallow with Sangbaipi decoction.
Ningfei Tang (Lung-Calming Decoction) treats deficiency of Ying and Wei, fever with spontaneous sweating, Lung asthma and急促 cough with phlegm-saliva.
Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Prepared Rehmanniae Radix (Shudihuang), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong, heart removed), Mori Cortex (Sangbaipi), White Poria (Baifuling, peeled), Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gancao) (each 1 qian above), Colla Corii Asini (Ejiao, clam powder-roasted, 1.5 qian).
One dose, add 2 zhong of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 5 slices). Decoct to 1 zhong, take after meals.
Beimu San (Fritillaria Powder) treats sudden onset cough persisting for many days.
Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, peeled and cored), Mori Cortex (Sangbaipi) (each 2 qian), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (each 1 qian), Kadsurae Longipedunculati Flos (Kuidonghua, 1.5 qian).
One dose, add 2 zhong of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices). Decoct to 1 zhong, take after meals.
Zhise Defang (Effective Prescription for Cough) treats various chronic coughs not healing.
Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Kadsurae Longipedunculati Flos (Kuidonghua), Calcined Alum (Baifan, calcined), Petasitis Herba (Foercao), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (each 2 qian).
Cut into pieces, one dose. Add 2 zhong of water, fresh Ginger (Shengjiang, 3 slices), Zizyphi Fructus (Zao, 1 piece), Mume Fructus (Wumei, half). Decoct to 0.7 portion, take after meals.
Zhise Buxu Fang (Cough-Treating and Deficiency-Supplementing Formula)
Cow Bone (Niugu, 1 pair, extract marrow), White Honey (Baishami, 8 liang), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, 4 liang, water-peeled and cored, ground to paste), Dried Yam (Ganshanyao, peeled, 4 liang, ground to fine powder), Walnut Meat (Hutaorou, 4 liang, peeled, ground to paste).
First boil cow marrow and honey in clay pot until boiling. Filter through silk cloth to remove dregs, store in porcelain bottle. Add Yam, Almond, and Walnut to the bottle. Seal mouth with paper, boil in water bath for one day and night. Take one spoonful dissolved in white water every morning.
Cihuang Wan (Realgar Pill) treats sudden cough, chronic cough, and labor cough.
Take 1 liang of Cihuang (Realgar) from Jin Su Wan leaves, grind finely. Seal a small box with paper-ni mud, let dry (do not make mud too thick). Put medicine in box, seal mouth with Chishizhi (Red Halloysite) mixed with water, then seal with mud again. Let dry. Place box on ground, cover with un-fired brick shards to form a peak. Stack 10 jin of charcoal on top, ignite from top, cover with a shovel to intensify heat from above. When fire reduces by one-third and brick turns red, remove fire and let cool. Open box to retrieve medicine, which should be bright red like a mirror. Grind finely in mortar, mix with steamed dough soaked in water to form pills the size of millet seeds. Take 3-5 pills after meals with Gancao decoction. Sleep for a long time after taking; this is excellent.
Zijin San (Purple Gold Powder) treats all phlegm-coughs preventing day and night sleep.
Arisaema Cum Bile (Tian Nanxing, peel and navel removed), Alum (Baifan), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (each 0.5 liang above), Mume Fructus (Wumei, flesh only, 2 liang).
Make coarse powder. Stir-fry slowly in silver/copper vessel until purple color. Cool, grind to fine powder. Take 2 qian each time. Before bed, get fully under covers. Mix 0.7 part pickle juice with 0.3 part warm water, warm slightly. Mix with powder and take. Lie supine with low pillow immediately after swallowing, visualize medicine entering Lung. Fall asleep shortly after, cough stops instantly.
Treats chronic cough with qi rebellion, chest/heart irritability, and pus-blood sputum.
Perillae Semen (Zisuzi, slightly roasted), Cervi Cornu Colla (Lu jiaojiao, crushed, roasted), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, water-soaked, peeled and cored, double-kernel removed, roasted slightly yellow) (each 3 liang above), Fresh Ginger Juice (Shengjiang zhi, 1 he), White Honey (Baimi, 1 medium bowl), Fresh Rehmanniae Juice (Shengdihuang zhi, 1 he).
Crush the first three ingredients thoroughly. Mix with ginger juice, rehmanniae juice, and honey. Simmer slowly over low heat to form paste. Seal in non-porous container.
Take about half a spoonful each time, mixed with warm porridge drink. Take 3-4 times daily.
Suzi Jian (Perilla Paste) treats qi rebellion and cough.
Perillae Semen (Zisuzi), Fresh Ginger Juice (Shengjiang zhi), Fresh Rehmanniae Juice (Shengdihuang zhi), White Honey (Baimi), Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren) (each 1 sheng).
Crush Zisuzi, pour rehmanniae and ginger juices over it, squeeze juice through silk cloth. Crush again, pour juice, squeeze until flavor is exhausted. Remove dregs. Simmer Xingren until slightly yellow-black like fat. Pour juice over again, squeeze back and forth 6-7 times until flavor exhausted. Remove dregs, mix with honey, place in copper vessel, simmer over water bath until like maltose. Take one fangcun bi (square inch spoonful) each time, 3 times daily and 1 time at night. Another version has no rehmanniae juice.
Emergency Treatment for Qi Rebellion Cough and Lung Qi Chest Pain. *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* states: Cough with qi rebellion indicates excess Lung qi. Lung affected by cold becomes cough. Lung governs qi; excess qi leads to asthma and cough with qi rebellion. This is evil fighting qi, qi stagnation failing to diffuse, constituting excess, hence cough with qi rebellion. Symptoms include asthma, cough, qi rebellion, excessive mucus/saliva, and edema of face and eyes, indicating qi rebellion.
Prunus Armeniaca Seed (Xingren, 3 large sheng, peeled, cored, double-kernel removed, ground to paste), White Honey (Baimi, 1 large sheng), Cow Butter (Niusu, 2 large sheng).
First, grind Xingren in porcelain basin with water to obtain 5 sheng of juice. Clean bronze cauldron, ensure no grease. Pour 3 sheng juice into cauldron, mark depth with wood. Pour remaining 2 sheng juice. Simmer gently until reduced to marked level. Add honey and butter, simmer back to marked level. Medicine is ready. Store in non-porous porcelain. Take one large spoonful with warm wine three times daily. If unable to drink wine, mix with porridge. After 7 days, sputum turns white. After 14 days, sputum thins. After 21 days, cough ceases. This formula not only treats cough but also supplements deficiency, dispels wind-cold, and beautifies skin.