(主肾虚。出《素问·逆调论》)
身寒大,衣不能热,肾脂枯涸不行,髓少 弱,不冻栗,故挛急。
附子汤 主之∶治肾藏风寒湿骨痹,腰脊痛,不得俯仰,两脚冷,受热不遂,头昏耳
聋音浑。
附子(炮) 独活 防风(去苗) 川芎 丹参 萆 菖蒲 天麻 官桂 当归(各一两)
黄 细辛(去苗) 山茱萸 白术 甘菊花 牛膝(酒浸) 甘草(炙) 枳壳(麸炒,
去穣。各半两)
上为末,每服三钱,水一大盏,生姜五片,煎至七分,去滓,温服,不计时候,日进三服。
(主营虚卫实。出《素问·逆调论》)
人之肉苛者虽近衣絮,犹尚苛也,营气虚则不仁,其证 重,为苛也以。
前胡散 主之∶治营虚卫实,肌肉不仁,致令 重,名曰肉苛,虚其气。
前胡(去苗) 白芷(锉) 细辛(去苗) 官桂 白术 川芎(各三两) 川椒(去目、
闭口者,生用,二钱) 吴茱萸(汤洗,炒) 附子(炮) 当归(去苗。各二两)
上锉捣,以茶酒三升,拌匀,同窨一宿。以炼成猪脂膏五斤,入药微煎,候白芷
黄紫色,沪出滓,成膏。病在处,摩之病,以热调此药樱桃大。 瘕疮痍皆治,并去
诸风,疮痒疼痛,伤折坠损,故摩内皆可用之。
(主心肺。出《素问·气厥论》)
心移寒于肺,肺消,饮少溲多,当补肺平心。死不可治,乃心肺为贼也。
黄 汤 主之∶治肺消,饮少溲多,补肺平心。移寒在肺,痿劣。
黄 (三两) 五味子 人参 桑白皮(锉。各二两) 麦门冬(去心,二两)
枸杞子 熟地黄(各一两半)
上为末,每服五钱,水二盏,煎至一盏,去滓,温服,无时。
(Indicated for Kidney Deficiency. From *Suwen: Ni Diao Lun*)
The body feels extremely cold, and even wearing clothes cannot bring warmth. This is due to the depletion and stagnation of Kidney essence (Jing), resulting in a deficiency of Marrow. Although there is no shivering from cold, there is spasticity and tightness.
Fuzi Tang (Aconite Decoction) is indicated for treating Bone Bi syndrome caused by Wind-Cold-Dampness invading the Kidney organ. Symptoms include pain in the lower back and spine, inability to bend or extend, coldness in both feet, discomfort despite exposure to heat, dizziness, tinnitus, and muffled hearing.
Ingredients: Fuzi (Pao/Cinnamon Twig processed Aconite Root), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, stems removed), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Dan Shen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix), Bi Xie (Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma), Shi Chang Pu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), Tian Ma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma), Guan Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) [each 1 liang]; Huang Qi (Astragali Membranacei Radix), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, stems removed), Shan Zhu Yu (Corni Fructus), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Gan Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Indici Flos), Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, soaked in wine), Gan Cao (Zhi/Roasted Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Zhi Ke (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, bran-fried, pulp removed) [each 0.5 liang].
Preparation and Administration: Grind all ingredients into fine powder. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 da zhen (large cup) of water and 5 slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome). Decoct until reduced to 7/10 volume. Strain and take warm. Administer at any time, three times daily.
(Indicated for Ying Deficiency and Wei Excess. From *Suwen: Ni Diao Lun*)
Patients suffering from Rou Ke (Muscular Heaviness/Numbness) feel heavy and numb even when close to clothing or cotton wadding. This occurs because Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi) deficiency leads to anesthesia (loss of sensation). The symptom is heaviness, hence termed "Rou Ke," caused by Qi deficiency.
Qian Hu San (Peucedani Radix Powder) is indicated for treating Ying Deficiency and Wei Excess, characterized by muscular anesthesia leading to heaviness, known as Rou Ke, which signifies Qi deficiency.
Ingredients: Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, stems removed), Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, chopped), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, stems removed), Guan Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) [each 3 liang]; Chuan Jiao (Sichuan Pepper, remove eyes and closed ones, raw use, 2 qian); Wu Zhu Yu (Evodiae Fructus, washed with hot water, stir-fried), Fu Zi (Pao/Processed Aconite Root), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, stems removed) [each 2 liang].
Preparation and Administration: Chop and crush the herbs. Mix with 3 sheng of tea and wine. Seal and steep overnight. Add 5 jin of refined lard (pig fat). Simmer gently over low heat until Bai Zhi turns yellow-purple. Strain out the dregs to form an ointment. Massage onto the affected area. For severe conditions, mix with hot wine to form a pill size of a cherry and ingest orally. This ointment treats abdominal masses (Jia/Jia), sores, ulcers, expels various Winds, treats sore itching and pain from sores, and traumatic injuries/fractures. It can be used for massage on any affected part.
(Indicated for Heart and Lung Pathology. From *Suwen: Qi Jue Lun*)
When Cold transfers from the Heart to the Lung, it causes Fei Xiao (Lung Wasting-Thirst). Symptoms include drinking little but urinating much. Treatment should tonify the Lung and calm the Heart. If it progresses to a fatal stage, it is incurable, representing mutual damage between Heart and Lung.
Huang Qi Tang (Astragalus Decoction) is indicated for treating Fei Xiao, characterized by drinking little and urinating much. Its function is to tonify the Lung and calm the Heart. If Cold transfers to the Lung, it may lead to flaccidity and weakness.
Ingredients: Huang Qi (Astragali Membranacei Radix, 3 liang); Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, chopped) [each 2 liang]; Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed, 2 liang); Gou Qi Zi (Lycii Fructus), Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata) [each 1.5 liang].
Preparation and Administration: Grind all ingredients into fine powder. Take 5 qian per dose, add 2 zhan (cups) of water. Decoct until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take warm. Administer at any time.