治久患气嗽，发时奔喘，坐卧不得，并喉里呀声，气欲绝方。
麻黄（去节三两） 杏仁（去尖皮两仁者碎三两） 紫菀（三两） 柴胡（四两） 橘
皮（四两）
上五味，切，以水六升，煮取二升半，去滓，分三服，一剂不瘥，频两、三剂，从来用
甚验。（《外台》卷九）
治寒冷咳嗽，上气胸满，唾腥脓血，四味石钟乳散方。
钟乳（碎研） 白 石（炼） 款冬花 桂心（各一分）
上四味，捣合下筛，以筒吸之，如大豆许，一匕聚，先食，日三，不知稍增之，数试有
验。当作七聚遂吸之。忌生葱。（《外台》卷九）
补肺汤，治肺气不足，咳逆短气，寒从背起，口中如含霜雪，语无音声而渴，舌本干燥
方。
五味子 白石英（研绵裹） 钟乳（同上） 桂心 橘皮 桑根白皮（各三两） 粳米
（二合） 茯苓 竹叶 款冬花 紫菀（各二两） 大枣（五十枚） 杏仁（五十枚去两仁
尖皮） 苏子（一升）
上十六味，切，以水一斗三升，先煮桑白皮、枣、粳米熟，去滓，内诸药，煮取四升，
分三服，日再夜一。忌大酢、生葱。（《外台》卷十）
治肺胀，咳嗽上气，咽燥，脉浮，心下有水，麻黄汤方。
麻黄 芍药 生姜（五两） 细辛 桂心（各三两） 半夏（半升洗） 石膏（四两） 五
味子（半
上八味，切，以水一斗，煮取三升，分三服。忌生葱、羊肉、饧、生菜。（《外台》卷十）
沃雪汤，治上气不得息卧，喉中如水鸡声，气欲绝方。
麻黄（四两去节） 细辛（二两） 五味子（半升） 桂心 干姜（各一两） 半夏（八
枚洗去滑一
上六味，切，以水一斗，煮取三升，绞去滓，适寒温服一升，投杯则卧，一名投杯麻黄
汤。令人汗出不得卧，勿怪。亦可从五合，不知稍增，日再，凡煮麻黄先煎二沸，去上沫，
又内余药。忌生葱、生菜、羊肉、饧。（《外台》卷十）
治大走马奔走喘乏，便饮冷水冷冻饮料，因得上气发热方。
竹叶（三两） 橘皮（三两切）
上二味，以水一斗半，煮取三升，去滓，分为三服，三日服一剂，良。（《外台》卷十）
治咳嗽冷气，结胀方。
干姜为末，热酒调半钱服。兼治头旋眼眩，立效。（《证类本草》卷八）
肺热闷不止，胸中喘急，悸，客热往来，欲死，不堪服药，泄胸中喘气方。
用桃皮、芫花各一升，二物，以水四升，煮取一升五合，去滓，以故布手巾内汁中，薄
胸，温四肢，不盈数刻即歇。（《证类本草》卷二十三）
Formula for treating chronic Qi cough, with sudden panting upon onset, inability to sit or lie down comfortably, wheezing sounds in the throat, and impending respiratory failure.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) [remove joints, 3 liang]
Semen Armeniacae Amarum (Xingren, 杏仁) [remove tips and skins, crush two kernels, 3 liang]
Asteris Radix et Rhizoma (Ziwan, 紫菀) [3 liang]
Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 柴胡) [4 liang]
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi, 橘皮) [4 liang]
The above five herbs are cut, boiled in 6 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng, strained, and divided into three doses. If not cured after one dose, continue with two or three more doses; historically used with great efficacy. (Waitai Mi Yao, Vol. 9)
Powder formula containing four ingredients of Stalactite for treating cold-induced cough, upward rushing Qi, chest fullness, and expectoration of foul-smelling purulent blood.
Stalactite (Zhongru, 钟乳) [crushed and ground]
Lapis Gypsum Fibrosum (Baishi, 白石) [refined]
Flos Dendrobii (Kuandonghua, 款冬花)
Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guixin, 桂心) [each 1 fen]
The above four herbs are pounded, mixed, and sifted. Inhale through a tube, taking an amount the size of a soybean per dose, gathered on a spoon. Take before meals, three times daily. If ineffective, slightly increase the dose; repeated trials have proven effective. Inhale seven times consecutively. Avoid raw green onions. (Waitai Mi Yao, Vol. 9)
Bufe Tang (Tonify Lung Decoction), for treating insufficient Lung Qi, cough with reverse flow of Qi, shortness of breath, cold sensation rising from the back, feeling as if frost and snow are held in the mouth, voicelessness with thirst, and dryness at the root of the tongue.
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis (Wuweizi, 五味子)
Quartz (Baishiyin, 白石英) [ground, wrapped in cotton]
Stalactite (Zhongru, 钟乳) [same preparation as above]
Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guixin, 桂心)
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi, 橘皮)
Morus Albae Cortex (Sangbaipipi, 桑根白皮) [each 3 liang]
Oryza Sativa (Jingmi, 粳米) [2 he]
Poria (Fuling, 茯苓)
Phragmitis Caulis (Zhuye, 竹叶)
Flos Dendrobii (Kuandonghua, 款冬花)
Asteris Radix et Rhizoma (Ziwan, 紫菀) [each 2 liang]
Jujubae Fructus (Dazao, 大枣) [50 pieces]
Semen Armeniacae Amarum (Xingren, 杏仁) [50 pieces, remove tips and skins]
Perillae Fructus (Suzi, 苏子) [1 sheng]
The above sixteen herbs are cut. Boil Morus Albae Cortex, Jujubae Fructus, and Oryza Sativa in 13 sheng of water until cooked. Strain, add the remaining herbs, and boil until reduced to 4 sheng. Divide into three doses: twice during the day and once at night. Avoid strong vinegar and raw green onions. (Waitai Mi Yao, Vol. 10)
Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) for treating Lung distension, cough with upward rushing Qi, dry throat, floating pulse, and fluid retention under the heart.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄)
Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao, 芍药)
Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 生姜) [5 liang]
Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 细辛)
Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guixin, 桂心) [each 3 liang]
Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum (Banxia, 半夏) [half sheng, washed]
Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, 石膏) [4 liang]
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis (Wuweizi, 五味子) [half sheng]
The above eight herbs are cut, boiled in 10 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng, and divided into three doses. Avoid raw green onions, mutton, maltose, and raw vegetables. (Waitai Mi Yao, Vol. 10)
Woxue Tang (Snow-Melting Decoction) for treating upward rushing Qi preventing breathing and lying down, croaking sounds in the throat like a water frog, and impending respiratory failure.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) [4 liang, remove joints]
Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin, 细辛) [2 liang]
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis (Wuweizi, 五味子) [half sheng]
Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guixin, 桂心)
Zingiberis Rhizoma (Ganjiang, 干姜) [each 1 liang]
Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum (Banxia, 半夏) [8 pieces, washed to remove slipperiness]
The above six herbs are cut, boiled in 10 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng, strained, and taken warm, one sheng per dose. Lie down immediately after drinking; this is also known as Toubei Mahuang Tang (Toubei Ephedra Decoction). If it induces sweating preventing sleep, do not be alarmed. Start with half a sheng; if ineffective, slightly increase the dose, twice daily. When boiling Ephedrae Herba, boil first for two boils, remove the foam on top, then add the other herbs. Avoid raw green onions, raw vegetables, mutton, and maltose. (Waitai Mi Yao, Vol. 10)
Formula for treating panting and fatigue from strenuous running, followed by drinking cold water or frozen beverages, leading to upward rushing Qi and fever.
Phragmitis Caulis (Zhuye, 竹叶) [3 liang]
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi, 橘皮) [3 liang, cut]
The above two herbs are boiled in 15 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng, strained, and divided into three doses. Take one dose every three days; highly effective. (Waitai Mi Yao, Vol. 10)
Formula for treating cough due to cold Qi and condensation causing distension.
Grind Zingiberis Rhizoma (Ganjiang, 干姜) into powder, mix with half a qian of hot wine, and take. Also treats dizziness and vertigo, with immediate effect. (Zhenglei Bencao, Vol. 8)
Formula for venting chest Qi in cases of persistent lung heat oppression, urgent chest panting, palpitations, wandering pathogenic heat, extreme distress, and inability to tolerate oral medication.
Take Pruni Cortex (Taopi, 桃皮) and Genkwa Flos (Yuanhua, 芫花), each 1 sheng. Boil these two herbs in 4 sheng of water until reduced to 1.5 sheng. Strain. Soak an old cloth towel in the decoction, apply thinly to the chest, and warm the limbs. Symptoms will cease within a short time. (Zhenglei Bencao, Vol. 23)