凡人阴虚脾泄，岁久不止，或食而不化，或化而溏泄，方用∶
熟地（五钱） 山萸（五钱） 白术（一两） 山药（三钱） 茯苓（三钱） 五味子（一钱） 车前子（一钱）
肉桂（一钱） 升麻（三分）
水煎晚服。
此方纯是补阴之药，且有升麻以提阴中之气，〔阴气升而泄自止。〕乃又有温湿之品，以暖命门而健脾土，
何致再溏泄哉？〔此乃补升阴气之汤也。〕
此肾水虚兼感寒，或肾水亏竭，夜热昼寒，若认作阳症治之，则口渴而热益炽，必致消尽阴水，吐痰如絮，咳
嗽不已，声哑声嘶，变成劳瘵。法当峻补其阴，则阴水足而火自消，骨髓泰然矣。方用∶
熟地（一两） 地骨皮（三钱） 山萸（五钱） 元参（三钱） 沙参（五钱） 麦冬（五钱） 五味子（三钱）
白芥子（一钱） 芡实（五钱） 桑叶（七片） 丹皮（一钱） 车前子（一钱）
水煎服。
此方阴虚火动者神效。〔妙在全国纯阴之品，直进肾宫，滋其匮乏，则焦急之形，不上焰于口舌、皮毛之际。
又加元参、地骨皮、沙参、丹皮之品，少清其骨髓中之内热，自然阴长阳消，不治阳而自安也。〕
若阴寒无火者，方用∶
肉桂（一钱） 附子（一钱） 熟地（一两） 山萸（四钱） 白术（三钱） 人参（三钱） 柴胡（五分）
水煎服。
〔此方之妙，用桂、附祛寒之药，加之于熟地补阴之内，使阳得阴而有制，不至奔越沸腾。少加柴胡数分，
则阴邪自散矣。况肾中之火，必得水而后生，以此水非
邪水，乃真水也。邪水可以犯心而立死，真水可以救心而长延。盖阳根于阴，而真阴肾水，实为君、相二火之
母也。此方中加熟地、山萸，正是此意。恐人未知，故又表而出之。〕
〔以上〕二方，治阴之中即有以治阳，而治阳之中即藏于补阴也。
凡是阴虚导致脾虚泄泻，多年不愈，或者吃了东西不消化，或者消化后大便稀溏的，用以下方剂：
熟地（五钱） 山萸肉（五钱） 白术（一两） 山药（三钱） 茯苓（三钱） 五味子（一钱） 车前子（一钱）
肉桂（一钱） 升麻（三分）
用水煎煮，晚上服用。
这个方子纯粹是补阴的药物，并且有升麻来提举阴分中的气，〔阴气上升则泄泻自然停止。〕这里又有温燥祛湿的药物，用来温暖命门（肾阳）并健脾土，
怎么还会再次出现稀溏泄泻呢？〔这是一个补益并提升阴气的汤剂。〕
如果是肾水虚弱兼感寒邪，或者肾水枯竭，表现为夜间发热、白天发冷，如果误认为是阳证来治疗，那么口渴且热势更加炽盛，必然会导致耗尽阴液，呕吐出如棉絮般的痰，
咳嗽不止，声音嘶哑，最终变成劳瘵（肺结核类消耗性疾病）。治疗方法应当峻补其阴，那么阴液充足而虚火自然消除，骨髓也就安稳了。用以下方剂：
熟地（一两） 地骨皮（三钱） 山萸肉（五钱） 玄参（三钱） 沙参（五钱） 麦冬（五钱） 五味子（三钱）
白芥子（一钱） 芡实（五钱） 桑叶（七片） 丹皮（一钱） 车前子（一钱）
用水煎服。
这个方子对于阴虚火动（阴虚导致的虚火上炎）者效果神奇。〔妙在全方由纯阴药物组成，直接进入肾宫，滋润其匮乏，那么焦躁枯瘦的症状，就不会上炎于口舌、皮毛之间。
又加入玄参、地骨皮、沙参、丹皮等药物，稍微清解骨髓中的内热，自然阴气增长阳气消退，不直接治阳而阳气自然安宁。〕
如果是阴寒无火（真寒假热或纯阴寒证）的情况，用以下方剂：
肉桂（一钱） 附子（一钱） 熟地（一两） 山萸肉（四钱） 白术（三钱） 人参（三钱） 柴胡（五分）
用水煎服。
〔这个方子的妙处在于，使用肉桂、附子这些祛寒的药物，加入到熟地补阴的药性之中，使阳气得到阴液的制约，不至于奔越沸腾。少量加入几分柴胡，
那么阴寒之邪自然消散了。况且肾中的真火，必须依赖水才能产生，这水不是邪水，而是真水。邪水可以侵犯心脏导致立即死亡，真水可以救心而延长寿命。因为阳根源于阴，而真阴肾水，实际上是君火（心火）和相火（命门之火）的母亲。这个方中加入熟地、山萸肉，正是这个意思。担心人们不了解，所以特意阐明出来。〕
〔以上〕两个方子，体现了在治阴之中即包含治阳的方法，而在治阳之中即蕴藏于补阴的原理。
In cases where Yin deficiency leads to Spleen deficiency with diarrhea, persisting for years, characterized by either food stagnation without digestion or loose stools after digestion, the following prescription is used:
Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root) [5 qian], Shan Yu Rou (Cornus Fruit) [5 qian], Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome) [1 liang], Shan Yao (Dioscorea Opposita Rhizome) [3 qian], Fu Ling (Poria) [3 qian], Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit) [1 qian], Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed) [1 qian],
Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) [1 qian], Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome) [3 fen].
Decoct in water and take in the evening.
This prescription consists purely of Yin-nourishing herbs, and includes Sheng Ma to lift the Qi within the Yin. [When Yin Qi ascends, diarrhea naturally ceases.] It also contains warming and drying dampness agents to warm the Ming Men (Gate of Life/Kidney Yang) and strengthen the Spleen Earth,
so why would loose stools recur? [This is a decoction that tonifies and ascends Yin Qi.]
If there is Kidney Water deficiency combined with cold pathogen invasion, or exhaustion of Kidney Water, manifesting as night fever and daytime chills, if mistakenly treated as a Yang syndrome, thirst will increase and heat will become more intense, inevitably consuming all Yin fluids, leading to vomiting of phlegm like cotton wool,
unremitting cough, hoarseness, and eventually transforming into Lao Zhai (consumptive disease resembling tuberculosis). The method should be to vigorously tonify Yin; once Yin fluids are sufficient, fire will extinguish itself, and the Marrow will be at peace. Use the following prescription:
Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root) [1 liang], Di Gu Pi (Lycium Bark) [3 qian], Shan Yu Rou (Cornus Fruit) [5 qian], Xuan Shen (Scrophularia Root) [3 qian], Sha Shen (Glehnia or Adenophora Root) [5 qian], Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber) [5 qian], Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit) [3 qian],
Bai Jie Zi (White Mustard Seed) [1 qian], Qian Shi (Euryale Seed) [5 qian], Sang Ye (Mulberry Leaf) [7 pieces], Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) [1 qian], Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed) [1 qian].
Decoct in water and take.
This prescription is miraculous for Yin deficiency with Fire agitation. [Its brilliance lies in the use of pure Yin herbs that directly enter the Kidney Palace to nourish deficiencies, so that anxious and emaciated symptoms do not flare up to the mouth, tongue, skin, and hair.
Furthermore, the addition of Xuan Shen, Di Gu Pi, Sha Shen, and Dan Pi slightly clears internal heat from the Marrow, naturally allowing Yin to grow and Yang to decline; Yang is pacified without direct treatment.]
If there is Yin-cold without Fire (True Cold/False Heat or Pure Yin-Cold pattern), use the following prescription:
Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) [1 qian], Fu Zi (Aconite Lateralis Radix Praeparata) [1 qian], Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root) [1 liang], Shan Yu Rou (Cornus Fruit) [4 qian], Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome) [3 qian], Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) [3 qian], Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root) [5 fen].
Decoct in water and take.
[The妙 (wonder) of this prescription lies in using warming and dispelling-cold herbs like Rou Gui and Fu Zi within the context of Shu Di Huang's Yin-tonifying nature, ensuring Yang is controlled by Yin and does not rush or boil uncontrollably. Adding a small amount of Chai Hu allows Yin pathogens to dissipate naturally. Moreover, the Fire within the Kidney must arise from Water; this Water is not Pathogenic Water but True Water. Pathogenic Water can invade the Heart causing immediate death, whereas True Water can save the Heart and prolong life. Since Yang is rooted in Yin, True Yin Kidney Water is actually the mother of Jun Huo (Ministerial Fire) and Xiang Huo (Heart Fire). The inclusion of Shu Di Huang and Shan Yu Rou in this prescription embodies this principle. Fearing people might not understand, it is explicitly stated here.]
[Regarding] the above two prescriptions, they demonstrate treating Yang within the context of treating Yin, and concealing the principle of tonifying Yin within the treatment of Yang.