藿香、苍术、柴胡、羌活各二钱,泽泻、木通各一钱,神曲、陈茶叶各三钱,老葱(连
根)两条,水煎服。此四川吕祖庙内碑刻神方。轻者服一二剂,至重四剂全愈。活人无算,
屡试如神。
又方∶男子以手挽其阳物向上,女子以手牵其乳向两旁,即愈,甚效。
又方∶芥菜子研细末填脐内,立效如神。
又方∶热醋煮青布抹之。或用布蘸极滚水抹之,冷则随换。
又方∶大蒜头捣烂敷两足心,立愈。
又方∶皂角末吹一豆大入鼻,取嚏即安。
又方∶令病患面墙直立,一人以手蘸温热水在腿弯上拍打数十下,有青筋现出,即将针
刺出黑血。即止。
又方∶以墨书木瓜二字于痛处,仍令病患口呼木瓜、随声而愈、屡试甚效。或用木瓜煎
服亦可。
又方∶勉强站起直立,少顷即愈,屡验。
吴茱萸二分,炒,酒二盏,煎一盏分二服,得下即安。
真乌梅煎水,和蜜饮之。
三香宝暑散∶专治七十二种痧症,霍乱转筋尤为神妙。凉茶吞服,忌米饮,每服一钱,
重者二钱,立愈。小儿减半。同治癸亥年,上海救活无数,皆此方也,幸勿轻视。方用细辛
三钱,荆芥四钱,郁金一钱,檀香三钱,沉香三钱,上药生晒研末,滚水调,丸如绿豆大,
或研末用亦可,勿令泄气,只可少服。
Huo Xiang (Agastache Herba), Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), and Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) each 2 qian, Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) and Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis) each 1 qian, Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) and aged tea leaves each 3 qian, Lao Cong (Allium fistulosum bulb with root) two stalks. Decoct in water and take orally. This is a divine prescription recorded on the stele inscriptions within the Lüzu Temple in Sichuan. For mild cases, one to two doses are sufficient; for the most severe cases, four doses lead to complete recovery. It has saved countless lives and has proven miraculous upon repeated trials.
Another prescription: Men should pull their genitals upward by hand, while women should pull their breasts outward to both sides; this will bring immediate relief and is highly effective.
Another prescription: Grind mustard seeds into a fine powder and apply it inside the umbilicus. Relief is immediate and miraculous.
Another prescription: Boil green cloth in hot vinegar and wipe the affected area. Alternatively, dip cloth in boiling water and wipe the area, replacing it immediately as it cools.
Another prescription: Mashed garlic applied to the soles of both feet brings immediate cure.
Another prescription: Blow a dose of Sophora flavescens bark powder (Zao Jiao Mo) into the nostrils, equivalent to the size of a bean. Inducing sneezing provides immediate relief.
Another prescription: Have the patient stand upright facing a wall. One person dips their hand in warm water and slaps the popliteal fossa (back of the knee) dozens of times until blue veins appear. Then, prick the veins with a needle to release dark blood. Stop when bleeding ceases.
Another prescription: Write the characters "Mu Gua" (Chaenomeles fruit) with ink on the painful area. Simultaneously, have the patient call out "Mu Gua." Recovery occurs with the chanting, proving highly effective upon repeated trials. Alternatively, decoct Chaenomeles fruit and take orally.
Another prescription: Forcefully stand upright; relief comes after a short while. This method has been repeatedly verified.
Coptis chinensis rhizome (Wu Zhu Yu) 2 fen, stir-fried, with two cups of wine. Decoct to one cup and divide into two doses. Relief follows the passage of stool.
Real Chinese plum (Zhen Wu Mei) decocted in water, mixed with honey, and drunk.
San Xiang Bao Shu San (Three Fragrances Treasure Summer-Heat Powder): Specifically treats seventy-two types of Sha syndrome (heatstroke/toxin patterns); particularly miraculous for cholera with muscle cramps. Take with cool tea. Avoid rice drink. Each dose is 1 qian; for severe cases, 2 qian. Immediate recovery ensues. Reduce dosage by half for children. In the Guihai year of the Tongzhi reign, this formula saved countless lives in Shanghai. Do not underestimate it. The formula consists of: Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) 3 qian, Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Spica) 4 qian, Yu Jin (Curcumae Radix) 1 qian, Tan Xiang (Sandalwood) 3 qian, Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum) 3 qian. The above herbs are sun-dried, ground into powder, mixed with boiling water to form pills the size of mung beans, or used directly as powder. Keep sealed to prevent loss of aroma; administer only small doses.