桂枝汤 治伤寒脉浮，自汗恶寒。（方见伤湿。） 术附汤 治中湿脉细，自汗体重。（方见
心痛。） 防己黄 汤（见身重。） 当归六黄汤（见盗汗。）
黄 建中汤 治血气不足，体常自汗。
黄 桂（各一钱半） 白芍药（三钱） 甘草（一钱）
每服五钱，水一盅半，姜五片，枣二枚，煎八分，去滓，入稠饧一大匙，再煎服。旧
有微溏或呕者，不用饧。
附汤（《济生》） 治气虚阳弱，虚汗不止，肢体倦怠。
黄 （去芦，蜜炙） 附子（炮，去皮脐。各等分）
上 咀，每服四钱，水一盏，生姜十片，煎八分，食前温服，未应更加之。
参附汤 治真阳不足，上气喘急，自汗盗汗，气短头晕。
人参（一两） 附子（炮，去皮脐，半两）
上分作三服，姜水煎。
黄 六一汤 治男妇诸虚不足，肢体劳倦，胸中烦悸，时常焦渴，唇口干燥，面色
痿黄，不能饮食。常服平补气血，安和脏腑。
黄 （六两，去芦，蜜炙） 甘草（一两，炙）
每服五钱，水一盏，枣一枚，煎七分，不拘时温服。一方，加白术、白芍药。
玉屏风散（《得效》）
防风 黄 （各一两） 白术（二两）
每服三钱，水二盏，姜三片，煎六分，不拘时温服。
调卫汤（东垣） 治湿胜自汗，补卫气虚弱，表虚不任外寒。
黄 麻黄根（各一钱） 生甘草 当归梢 生黄芩 半夏（汤洗七次，各五分） 猪苓 羌
活（各七分） 麦门冬（去心） 生地黄（各三分） 五味子（七粒） 苏木 红花（各一分）
上 咀如麻豆大，作一服，水二盏，煎至一盏，去渣，稍热服。中风证必自汗，汗
多不得重发，故禁麻黄而用根节也。
羌活胜湿汤
甘草（炙，三钱） 黄 （七分） 生甘草（五分） 生黄芩 酒黄芩（各三分） 人参（三钱，助气益胃，
以上药泻胸中热） 川芎 本 防风（各三分） 独活（二分） 升麻 柴胡（各五分，以上风药胜其湿）
细辛 蔓荆子（各三分） 薄荷（一分，以上清利头目）
上作一服，水二盏，煎一盏半，后入细辛等四味，再煎至一盏，热服。
七气汤（见气。）
理气降痰汤
桔梗 枳壳（麸炒） 橘红 半夏（曲炒） 茯苓（去皮） 香附（童便浸） 贝母（各一钱二分） 桂枝
甘草（各五分）
水二盅，煎八分，食远服。
凉膈散（见发热。）
建中汤 治表虚自汗。
芍药（五钱） 官桂 甘草（炙。各二钱）
上作一服，水二盅，生姜五片，枣二枚，煎至一盅，食前服。本方加黄 二钱，名黄
建中汤，治虚劳自汗；加当归，名当归建中汤，治妇人血虚自汗；其自汗漏不止者，加
桂一钱，熟附子半个，名桂枝附子汤，煎，空心服。
白术散（《宣明》） 治虚风多汗，食则汗出如洗，少气痿劣，久不治，必为消渴证。
牡蛎（ ，三钱） 白术（一两二钱半） 防风（二两半）
上为末，每服一钱，温水调下，不拘时候。如恶风，倍防风、白术；如多汗面肿，倍牡蛎。
安胃汤（东垣） 治因饮食汗出，日久心虚，风虚邪入，令人半身不遂，见偏风痿痹之病，
先除其汗， 悍之气，按而收之。
黄连（去须） 五味子 乌梅肉 生甘草（各五分） 熟甘草（三分） 升麻梢（二分）
水二盏，煎一盏，食远温服。忌湿面、酒、五辛、大料物之类。
正元散 治下元气虚 脐腹胀满，心胁刺痛，泄痢呕吐，自汗，阳气甚微，手足厥
冷，及伤寒阴证，霍乱转筋，久下冷痢，少气羸困，一切虚寒。
红豆（炒） 干姜（炮） 陈皮（去白。各三钱） 人参 白术 甘草（炙） 茯苓（去皮。各二两） 肉桂
（去粗皮） 川乌（炮，去皮。各半两） 附子（炮，去皮尖） 山药（姜汁浸，炒） 川芎 乌药（去木） 干葛（各
一两） 黄 （炙，一两半）
上为细末，每服三钱，水一盏，姜三片，枣一枚，盐少许，煎七分，食前温服。常服
助阳消阴，正元气，温脾胃，进饮食。
八珍散（见虚劳。）
牡蛎散（《三因》） 治诸虚不足，及新病暴虚，津液不固，体常自汗，亦治盗汗不止。
黄 麻黄根 牡蛎（ ，研。各等分）
《得效方》有知母。又方，上三味各一两，白术（半两），甘草（二钱半。）
上锉散，每服三钱，水一盏半，小麦一百粒，煎八分，不拘时服。
茸朱丹（见头痛。） 黑锡丹（见诸逆冲上。） 灵砂丹（见呕吐。） 朱砂丹（削。）
大补黄 汤（《魏氏》）
黄 （蜜炙） 防风 山茱萸肉 当归 白术（炒） 肉桂 川芎 炙甘草 五味子 人参
（各一两） 白茯苓（一两半） 熟地黄（二两） 肉苁蓉（酒浸，三两）
每服五钱，水二盅，姜三片、枣二枚，煎八分，不拘时温服。
实表散（《澹寮》） 治感冒，腠理不密，自汗。
附子（炮） 肉苁蓉（酒炙） 细辛 五味子（各一两）
上 咀，以黄 建中汤相停和合匀，根据本方姜、枣加炒浮小麦煎，不三四服安。
黄 汤（《济生》） 治喜怒惊恐，房室虚劳，致阴阳偏虚，或发厥自汗，或盗汗不止。
黄 （去芦，蜜水炙，一两半） 白茯苓（去皮） 熟地黄（酒蒸） 肉桂（不见火） 天门冬（去心） 麻黄
根龙骨（各一两） 五味子 小麦（炒） 防风（去芦） 当归（去芦，酒浸） 甘草（炙。各半两）
上锉散，每服四钱，生姜五片煎，不拘时候。
发厥自汗加熟附子，发热自汗加石斛。未效，或多吃面食则安。
抚芎汤（《澹寮》） 治自汗头眩，痰逆恶心。
抚芎 白术（略炒去油） 橘红（各一两） 甘草（炙，半两）
上锉散，每服四钱，生姜七片煎，温服。
止自汗方
用川郁金研细末，临卧以唾津调敷乳上。
止汗温粉
川芎 白芷 本（各一两） 米粉（三两）
上为末，每用绵包裹，扑于身上。
止汗红粉
麻黄根 牡蛎（ 。各一两） 赤石脂 龙骨（各半两）
上为末，以绢袋盛贮，如扑粉用之。
止汗粉
麻黄根 牡蛎粉 败扇灰 栝蒌（以上各三两） 白术（二两） 米粉（三升）
上为末，和搅令匀，以生绢袋盛，用粉身体，日三两度。忌桃、李、雀肉。仍灸大
椎五六百炷，日灸二七五七，任心灸亦得，汗即渐止。
加脑子收阳粉 治一切虚汗、盗汗、自汗及漏风等证汗泄不禁，服诸药不能止者。
麻黄根 本 白芷 牡蛎（ ） 龙骨（以上各半两） 米粉（二两） 脑子（半钱）
上为细末，研匀，以纱帛包裹，于汗处扑敷之，汗止为度。
黄 汤
绵黄 陈皮（去白。各一两半）
上为细末，每服三钱，用大麻仁一合烂研，以水投，取浆一盏，滤去滓，于银石器
内煎，候有乳起，即入白蜜一大匙，再煎令沸，调药末空心服。治高年老人大便秘涩甚
者，两服愈。
三拗汤（见咳嗽。）
Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction): Treats Taiyang disease (disease of the Taiyang channel) with a floating pulse, spontaneous sweating, and aversion to cold. (Formula see Shangshi chapter.)
Shu Fu Tang (Atractylodes Macrocephala and Aconite Decoction): Treats dampness invasion with a fine pulse, spontaneous sweating, and heavy body. (Formula see Xin Tong chapter.)
Fangji Huangqi Tang (Stephania and Astragalus Decoction) (see Shen Zhong chapter). Danggui Liuhuang Tang (Angelica Sinensis and Six-Huang Decoction) (see Daohan chapter.)
Huangqi Jianzhong Tang (Astragalus and Middle-Builder Decoction): Treats deficiency of Qi and Blood, with frequent spontaneous sweating.
Composition: Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) (each 1 qian), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (3 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian).
Usage: Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhong of water, 5 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), 2 dates, decoct until 0.8 remains, filter dregs, add 1 large spoon of thick Yi (malt sugar), boil again, and take. For those who previously had slight diarrhea or vomiting, do not use Yi.
Fuzi Tang (Aconite Decoction) (from *Jisheng Fang*): Treats Qi deficiency and Yang weakness, incessant deficient sweating, and limb fatigue.
Composition: Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (remove radicle, honey-fried), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (processed, remove skin and umbilicus. Equal parts).
Usage: Coarsely crush, take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, 10 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), decoct until 0.8 remains, take warm before meals. If ineffective, increase dosage.
Shen Fu Tang (Ginseng and Aconite Decoction): Treats insufficiency of True Yang, panting and rapid breathing, spontaneous and night sweats, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
Composition: Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix) (1 liang), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (processed, remove skin and umbilicus, 0.5 liang).
Usage: Divide into three doses, decoct with ginger water.
Huangqi Liuyi Tang (Astragalus and Six-to-One Decoction): Treats various deficiencies in men and women, limb fatigue, mental restlessness and palpitations, frequent thirst, dry lips and mouth, sallow complexion, and inability to eat. Regular use harmoniously tonifies Qi and Blood and stabilizes Zang-Fu organs.
Composition: Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (6 liang, remove radicle, honey-fried), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 liang, fried).
Usage: Take 5 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, 1 date, decoct until 0.7 remains, take warm at any time. Another prescription adds Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) and Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba).
Yupingfeng San (Jade Windscreen Powder) (from *Defang Fang*)
Composition: Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (each 1 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (2 liang).
Usage: Take 3 qian per dose, add 2 zhan of water, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), decoct until 0.6 remains, take warm at any time.
Tiaowei Tang (Regulating Defense Decoction) (Dongyuan's formula): Treats spontaneous sweating due to excessive dampness, tonifies weak Wei Qi (Defensive Qi), and addresses exterior deficiency unable to withstand external cold.
Composition: Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Mahuang Gen (Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 qian), Sheng Gancao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Danggui Shao (Tip of Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Sheng Huangqin (Raw Scutellariae Radix), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum cum Ginger et Alumine) (washed seven times in boiling water, each 0.5 qian), Zhuling (Polyporus), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) (each 0.7 fen), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (remove heart), Sheng Dihuang (Raw Rehmanniae Radix) (each 0.3 fen), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus) (7 grains), Sumu (Sappan Lignum), Honghua (Carthami Flos) (each 0.1 fen).
Usage: Crush like hemp seeds, make one dose, add 2 zhan of water, decoct to 1 zhan, filter residue, take slightly warm. Stroke syndromes inevitably have spontaneous sweating; if sweating is profuse, re-inducing sweat is forbidden, hence Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) is prohibited and its root nodes are used instead.
Qianghuo Shengshi Tang (Notopterygium Overcoming Dampness Decoction)
Composition: Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (fried, 3 qian), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (0.7 fen), Sheng Gancao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (0.5 fen), Sheng Huangqin (Raw Scutellariae Radix), Jiu Huangqin (Wine-processed Scutellariae Radix) (each 0.3 fen), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix) (3 qian, assists Qi and benefits Stomach, above herbs drain heat in Chest), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Gaoben (Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 0.3 fen), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) (0.2 fen), Shengma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (each 0.5 fen, above wind herbs overcome dampness), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Manjingzi (Viticis Semen) (each 0.3 fen), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba) (0.1 fen, above clear and benefit Head and Eyes).
Usage: Make one dose, add 2 zhan of water, decoct to 1.5 zhan, then add Xixin etc. four herbs, decoct again to 1 zhan, take hot.
Qi Qi Tang (Seven Qi Decoction) (see Qi chapter).
Li Qi Jiang Tan Tang (Regulate Qi and Descend Phlegm Decoction)
Composition: Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) (bran-fried), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum cum Farina) (fermented), Fuling (Poria), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma) (soaked in child's urine), Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus) (each 1.2 qian), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 0.5 fen).
Usage: Add 2 zhong of water, decoct to 0.8 remaining, take far after meals.
Liangge San (Cool Diaphragm Powder) (see Fever chapter).
Jianzhong Tang (Middle-Builder Decoction): Treats exterior deficiency spontaneous sweating.
Composition: Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) (5 qian), Guanyi Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (fried. Each 2 qian).
Usage: Make one dose, add 2 zhong of water, 5 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), 2 dates, decoct to 1 zhong, take before meals. This formula plus 2 qian of Huangqi (Astragali Radix) is named Huangqi Jianzhong Tang, treating deficiency consumption spontaneous sweating; plus Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) is named Danggui Jianzhong Tang, treating women's blood deficiency spontaneous sweating; for those with incessant leaking sweat, add 1 qian of Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) and half a Shu Fuzi (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix), named Guizhi Fuzi Tang, decoct and take on an empty stomach.
Baizhu San (Atractylodes Powder) (from *Xuanming Lun*) : Treats deficient wind with profuse sweating, sweating like washing after eating, shortness of breath and flaccidity, which if untreated long-term will become Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome).
Composition: Muli (Ostreae Concha) (calcined, 3 qian), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (1.25 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (2.5 liang).
Usage: Grind into powder, take 1 qian per dose, mix with warm water, take at any time. If aversion to wind, double Fangfeng and Baizhu; if profuse sweating and facial swelling, double Muli.
Anwei Tang (Stomach-Calming Decoction) (Dongyuan's formula): Treats sweating caused by diet, leading to long-term Heart deficiency, wind-damp evil invasion, causing hemiplegia, presenting as Pi Feng (Partial Wind) and Wei Bi (Flaccidity Obstruction) diseases. First remove the sweat, restrain the fierce Qi, press and gather it.
Composition: Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (remove stamens), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Wumei Rou (Mume Fructus Flesh), Sheng Gancao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 0.5 fen), Shu Gancao (Cooked Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (0.3 fen), Shengma Shao (Tip of Cimicifugae Rhizoma) (0.2 fen).
Usage: Add 2 zhan of water, decoct to 1 zhan, take warm far after meals. Avoid wet noodles, alcohol, Five Spices, and strong spices.
Zhengyuan San (Upright Origin Powder): Treats deficiency of Lower Yuan Qi causing abdominal distension and fullness, stabbing pain in Heart and Hypochondrium, dysentery and vomiting, spontaneous sweating, very slight Yang Qi, cold extremities, as well as Yin syndromes of Cold Damage, Huoluan (Cholera-like disorder) with muscle cramps, chronic cold dysentery, shortness of breath and emaciation, and all deficiency-cold conditions.
Composition: Hongdou (Adzuki Bean) (fried), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (remove white pith. Each 3 qian), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (fried), Fuling (Poria) (remove bark. Each 2 liang), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Chuanwu (Aconiti Radix) (processed, remove skin. Each 0.5 liang), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (processed, remove skin and tip), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) (soaked in ginger juice, fried), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Wuyao (Litseae Fructus) (remove wood), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) (each 1 liang), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (fried, 1.5 liang).
Usage: Grind into fine powder, take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), 1 date, a little salt, decoct to 0.7 remaining, take warm before meals. Regular use assists Yang and dissipates Yin, rectifies Original Qi, warms Spleen and Stomach, and promotes appetite.
Bazhen San (Eight-Treasure Powder) (see Xu Lao chapter).
Muli San (Oyster Shell Powder) (from *Sanyin Fang*): Treats various deficiencies, acute deficiency from new illness, unconsolidated Jin Ye (Body Fluids), frequent spontaneous sweating, and also treats incessant night sweats.
Composition: Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Mahuang Gen (Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma), Muli (Ostreae Concha) (calcined, ground. Equal parts).
*Defang Fang* includes Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma). Another prescription: above three herbs each 1 liang, Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (0.5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (2.5 qian).
Usage: Cut into pieces, take 3 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, 100 Xiaomai (Tritici Fructus), decoct to 0.8 remaining, take at any time.
Rongzhu Dan (Velvet Antler and Cinnabar Pill) (see Tou Tong chapter). Heixi Dan (Black Tin Pill) (see Zhu Ni Chongshang chapter). Lingsha Dan (Cinnabar and Mercury Pill) (see Ou Tu chapter). Zhusha Dan (Cinnabar Pill) (scraped off).
Da Bu Huangqi Tang (Great Tonification Astragalus Decoction) (from *Wei Shi*)
Composition: Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (honey-fried), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Shanzhuyu Rou (Corni Fructus Flesh), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (fried), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Zhi Gancao (Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Renshen (Panacis Ginseng Radix) (each 1 liang), Bai Fuling (White Poria) (1.5 liang), Shu Dihuang (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix) (2 liang), Roushoucong (Cistanche Deserticolae Caulis) (wine-soaked, 3 liang).
Usage: Take 5 qian per dose, add 2 zhong of water, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), 2 dates, decoct to 0.8 remaining, take warm at any time.
Shibiao San (Exterior-Solidifying Powder) (from *Danliao Fang*): Treats common cold, loose pores, and spontaneous sweating.
Composition: Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (processed), Roushoucong (Cistanche Deserticolae Caulis) (wine-fried), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus) (each 1 liang).
Usage: Coarsely crush, blend evenly with Huangqi Jianzhong Tang (Astragalus and Middle-Builder Decoction) in equal proportions, add Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), dates, and fried Xiaomai (Tritici Fructus) according to the original formula, decoct. Settles within three to four doses.
Huangqi Tang (Astragalus Decoction) (from *Jisheng Fang*): Treats anger, joy, fear, and fright, sexual exhaustion, leading to Yin-Yang partial deficiency, or syncope with spontaneous sweating, or incessant night sweats.
Composition: Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (remove radicle, honey-water fried, 1.5 liang), Bai Fuling (White Poria), Shu Dihuang (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix) (wine-steamed), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) (do not expose to fire), Tiandong (Asparagi Radix) (remove heart), Mahuang Gen (Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma), Longgu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi et Femoris) (each 1 liang), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Xiaomai (Tritici Fructus) (fried), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (remove radicle), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (remove radicle, wine-soaked), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (fried. Each 0.5 liang).
Usage: Cut into pieces, take 4 qian per dose, decoct with 5 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), take at any time.
For syncope with spontaneous sweating, add Shu Fuzi (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix); for fever with spontaneous sweating, add Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis). If ineffective, or if eating more wheat products brings relief.
Fuxiong Tang (Supporting Xiong Decoction) (from *Danliao Fang*): Treats spontaneous sweating with dizziness, rebellious Phlegm, and nausea.
Composition: Fuxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (lightly fried to remove oil), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum) (each 1 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (fried, 0.5 liang).
Usage: Cut into pieces, take 4 qian per dose, decoct with 7 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), take warm.
Formula to Stop Spontaneous Sweating
Use Chuan Yujin (Curcumae Radix) ground into fine powder. Before sleep, mix with saliva and apply to the breasts.
Warm Powder to Stop Sweat
Composition: Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Gaoben (Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma) (each 1 liang), Rice Flour (3 liang).
Usage: Grind into powder, wrap in cotton cloth each time, and dust on the body.
Red Powder to Stop Sweat
Composition: Mahuang Gen (Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma), Muli (Ostreae Concha) (calcined. Each 1 liang), Chishizhi (Halloysit Rubra), Longgu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi et Femoris) (each 0.5 liang).
Usage: Grind into powder, store in silk bag, use like dusting powder.
Powder to Stop Sweat
Composition: Mahuang Gen (Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma), Muli Fen (Ground Ostreae Concha), Baishan Hui (Ash of Old Fans), Gualou (Trichosanthis Fructus) (above each 3 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (2 liang), Rice Flour (3 sheng).
Usage: Grind into powder, mix thoroughly, store in raw silk bag, use to dust body, 3-4 times daily. Avoid peaches, plums, and sparrow meat. Also moxa Dazhui (GV14) 500-600 cones, daily 14 or 35 cones, or as desired; sweat will gradually stop.
Brain-Added Yang-Receiving Powder: Treats all deficient sweat, night sweats, spontaneous sweating, and Lou Feng (Wind Leakage) where sweat flows uncontrollably and other medicines fail to stop it.
Composition: Mahuang Gen (Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma), Gaoben (Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Muli (Ostreae Concha) (calcined), Longgu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi et Femoris) (above each 0.5 liang), Rice Flour (2 liang), Naozi (Camphor) (0.5 qian).
Usage: Grind into fine powder, mix evenly, wrap in gauze, dust on sweaty areas, until sweat stops.
Huangqi Tang (Astragalus Decoction)
Composition: Mian Huangqi (Milky Astragali Radix), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) (remove white pith. Each 1.5 liang).
Usage: Grind into fine powder, take 3 qian per dose. Use 1 he of Hemp Seed (Cannabis Semen) ground into paste, mix with water, extract 1 zhan of liquid, filter dregs, decoct in silver or earthenware vessel. When milky foam rises, add 1 large spoon of White Honey, boil again, mix with powder, take on empty stomach. Treats severe constipation in elderly people; cured in two doses.
San'ao Tang (Three Unobstructed Decoction) (see Ke Sou chapter).