(主心痛。出《素问·腹中论》)
膺肿颈痛,胸满腹胀,上实下虚,气厥而逆,阳气有余于胸也,不可针灸,宜服顺气汤。
小茯苓汤 主之∶治厥逆病,三焦不调升降,胸膈膺肿,胸满腹胀,冷气冲注,刺痛。
赤茯苓 人参 陈皮(去白) 桔梗(锉,炒。各等分)
上为末,每服三钱,水一盏半,生姜五片,同煎至八分,去滓,不计时候。
(主风。出《素问·脉要精微论》)
因于露风,寒热之始腠理,次入胃,食不化,热则消中,寒栗振动也。
解风散 主之∶治风成寒热,头目昏眩,肢体疼痛,手足麻痹,膈上壅滞。
人参 川芎 独活 麻黄(去节,汤洗,焙。各一两) 甘草(一两) 细辛(去苗,半两)
上为末,每服三钱,水一盏半,生姜五片、薄荷叶少许,同煎至八分,不计时候。
(主风。出《素问·风论》)
风气与阳明入胃,循脉而上至目 ,津液所生为泣也。
当归汤 主之∶治风邪所伤,寒中,目泣自出,肌瘦,泄汗不止。
当归 人参 官桂(各三钱) 干姜(炮) 白术 白茯苓 甘草 川芎 白芍药(各半两)
细辛(去苗,半两) 陈皮(一两,去白)
上为末,每服三钱,水一盏半,生姜三片、枣二枚,同煎至八分,去滓,热服,不计时
候,并三服。
(Indicated for Heart Pain. From *Suwen: Fuzhong Lun*)
Swelling of the chest and neck, fullness in the chest and abdomen, excess at the upper part and deficiency at the lower part, Qi Jue (Qi reversal) with counterflow, caused by an excess of Yang Qi in the chest. Acupuncture and moxibustion are contraindicated; it is appropriate to take Shunqi Tang (Regulate Qi Decoction).
Xiao Fuling Tang (Minor Poria Decoction) is indicated: It treats Jue Ni disease (Disease of Reversal), where the Sanjiao (Triple Burner, the pathways for Qi and fluid metabolism in the upper, middle, and lower body) fails to regulate ascending and descending functions, resulting in swelling of the chest, diaphragm, and pectoral region, chest fullness, abdominal distension, rushing sensation of cold Qi, and stabbing pain.
Ingredients: Chi Fuling (Red Poria), Renshen (Ginseng Root), Chenpi (Aged Tangerine Peel, white pith removed), Jiegeng (Platycodon Root, sliced and stir-fried). Each in equal parts.
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder. Take 3 qian per dose, with 1.5 liang of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until reduced to 0.8 liang. Strain and remove dregs. Take at any time.
(Indicated for Wind Pathogens. From *Suwen: Maiyao Jingwei Lun*)
Due to exposure to wind and dew, the initial stage of chills and fever occurs at the Couli (interstices between skin and muscle). Subsequently, it enters the Stomach, leading to indigestion. If heat predominates, it causes Xiaozhong (excessive hunger due to stomach heat); if cold predominates, it causes chills and tremors.
Jiefeng San (Wind-Resolving Powder) is indicated: It treats Wind-induced Chills and Fever, characterized by dizziness of the head and eyes, limb pain, numbness of hands and feet, and stagnation above the diaphragm.
Ingredients: Renshen (Ginseng Root), Chuanxiong (Szechuan Lovage Rhizome), Duhuo (Angelica Pubescens Root), Mahuang (Ephedra Herb, nodes removed, washed in hot water, dried), each 1 liang; Gancao (Licorice Root) 1 liang; Xixin (Asarum Root, rhizomes removed) 0.5 liang.
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder. Take 3 qian per dose, with 1.5 liang of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and a small amount of Bohe Ye (Mint Leaf). Decoct until reduced to 0.8 liang. Take at any time.
(Indicated for Wind Pathogens. From *Suwen: Feng Lun*)
Wind Qi enters the Stomach via the Yangming Meridian, travels up along the meridian to the eyes, causing fluids to transform into tears (Qi).
Danggui Tang (Angelica Sinensis Decoction) is indicated: It treats injury by Wind pathogens, Cold invading the interior, spontaneous tearing, emaciation, and incessant sweating.
Ingredients: Danggui (Chinese Angelica Root), Renshen (Ginseng Root), Guigui (Cinnamon Twig), each 3 qian; Ganjiang (Dried Ginger, processed), Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Bai Fuling (White Poria), Gancao (Licorice Root), Chuanxiong (Szechuan Lovage Rhizome), Baishao (White Peony Root), each 0.5 liang; Xixin (Asarum Root, rhizomes removed) 0.5 liang; Chenpi (Aged Tangerine Peel, white pith removed) 1 liang.
Preparation and Administration: Grind into powder. Take 3 qian per dose, with 1.5 liang of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 dates. Decoct until reduced to 0.8 liang. Strain and remove dregs. Take while hot. Do not restrict timing. Administer three doses in total.