惊悸养心,朱雀丸外用参枣;
养心汤 黄 、茯苓、茯神、半夏曲、当
归、川芎各五分,甘草四分,远志、辣桂、柏子仁、五味子、酸枣仁、人参各二分半,姜枣煎服(一方去芎、
桂、半夏,加麦门冬,白芍、陈皮、莲肉)。治劳苦忧思伤心,痰多少睡,惊悸不宁。如停水怔忡,加赤茯苓、
槟榔。
朱雀丸 茯神二两,沉香五钱,为末,蜜丸小豆大。每三十丸,食后人参煎汤下。治心神不定,恍惚健忘,
火不下降,时复振跳,常服滋阴养火,全心气。
参枣丸 人参、酸枣仁各一两,辰砂五钱,乳香二钱,为末,蜜丸弹子大。每一丸,薄荷煎汤化下。治一
切惊心怖胆,累效。
健忘固本,仁熟散中有茱萸。
加减固本丸 丹参、天门冬、熟地、人参、远志、朱砂、石菖蒲各五钱,麦门冬、白茯苓各一两,为末,蜜
丸梧子大,每五十丸至百丸,空心煎葱白化下。治中风后健忘,养神益志,和血荣腠理。
仁熟散 人参、枳壳、五味子、桂心、山茱萸、甘菊花、茯神、枸杞子各三分,柏子仁、熟地各一两,
为末,每二钱,温酒调服。治胆虚常多畏恐,不能独卧,头目不利。
咽痈消肿古荆黄,牛蒡射干二汤活;
古荆黄汤 荆芥四钱,大黄一钱,空心水煎服,治咽喉肿痛,大便闭结及风热结滞生疔疮。或加防风等
分,治头眩。
牛蒡子汤 牛蒡子二钱,玄参、犀角、升麻、黄芩、木通、桔梗、甘草各一钱,食后水煎服。治风热上壅,
初发牙关紧急,已发咽喉肿痛,或生疮痈,及愈后复攻胸胁,气促身热,不能言卧。如有痰,加栝蒌、贝母;
肝火加柴胡、吴萸、黄连;肾火加当归、生地、知母、倍玄参;畏下陷,加升麻;风盛,加荆芥、僵蚕;下元
虚,倍蜜炙附子。
射干汤 射干、升麻各二钱,马牙硝、马勃各一钱四分,水煎服,治风热咽喉肿痛。
喉痹开关金玉钥,仙末圣锭一字如。
金锁匙 朴硝一两,雄黄五钱,大黄一钱,为末,吹入喉中。治一切发风热咽喉闭塞,神效。
玉钥匙 焰硝一钱半,硼砂五钱,僵蚕、片脑各少许,为末,吹入喉中。治风热喉闭及缠喉风,神效。
二仙散 胆矾一钱,僵蚕一钱,为末,每吹少许入喉中。治缠喉风,急喉痹。
如圣金锭 硫黄、川芎、腊茶、薄荷、川乌、硝石、生地各等分为末,生葱汁和成锭子。每服一锭,先以
凉水灌嗽,次嚼薄荷五七叶,却用药同嚼烂,以井花咽下,甚者连进二服,并含之,治咽喉急闭,腮颔肿痛,乳
蛾结喉,木舌重舌。
一字散 枯矾、藜芦,雄黄、蝎梢、牙皂各等分为末,搐入鼻中。治时气缠喉风,渐入咽塞,水谷不下,
牙关紧急,不省人事。
雄黄解毒丸 巴豆十四粒,雄黄二两,郁金一钱,为末,醋糊丸绿豆大。每七丸,热茶下。如口噤,为末
搐鼻,须臾吐利顽痰即醒。如无此药,急用升麻四两,浓煎水灌之,或吐或不吐即安。治初发胸膈气促,咽
喉肿痛,手足厥冷,气闭不通即死。
冰梅三咽,破毒以除上热;
冰梅丸 鲜南星二十五个,鲜半夏五十个,皂角、白矾、食盐、防风、朴硝各四两,桔梗二两,略熟梅子
百个,先将盐以水浸化,然后将各药研碎入水拌匀,方以梅子入药水中,浸过三指为度,晒至水干,以瓷罐收
贮,密封如霜起最妙,用时以丝绵裹定含口中,令津液徐徐咽下,痰出自愈。治喉风肿痛如神。
龙脑破毒散 盆硝四两,僵蚕、甘草、青黛各八钱,马勃三钱,蒲黄五钱,脑麝各一钱,为末。每一钱,
共水调膏细咽,喉痹即破,出血便愈。若是诸般舌胀,用药五分,指蘸擦舌上下,咽津,如小儿用二分,亦
如前法。治急慢喉痹肿塞不通。
麝香朱砂丸 马牙硝七钱,铅白霜、龙脑各三钱,硼砂三两,寒水石一斤,麝香二钱,朱
砂一两半,为末,用甘草十两熬膏和丸梧子大,朱砂为衣,每含化一二丸。治咽喉肿闭,或生疮,或舌根肿痛。
蜜附一片,利膈兼补下虚。
蜜附子 用附子切片,蜜涂炙黄色,每含一片咽汁,味尽再易一片。治脏寒喉闭,吞吐不利。
利膈汤 薄荷、荆芥、防风、桔梗、人参、牛蒡子、甘草等分为末,沸汤点服一钱,治虚烦上盛,脾肺有
热,咽肿生疮,甚加僵蚕。
声不清兮固本,单炒槐花夜半服;
加味固本丸 天麦二门冬、诃子、阿胶、知母各五钱,生地、熟地、当归、茯苓、黄柏各一两,人参三
钱,乌梅十五个,人乳、牛乳、梨汁各一碗,为末,蜜丸黄豆大。每八九丸,诃子煎汤或萝卜煎汤下。治男妇
声音不清。
单槐花散 槐花瓦上炒香熟,三更后床上仰卧随意而食。治失音及咯血。
声暴失兮润肺,再炼蜜脂任意哺。
润肺丸 诃子、五倍子、五味子、黄芩、甘草各等分为末,蜜丸噙化。治嗽而失音。
诃子散 诃子去核,杏仁去皮尖各一两,通草二钱,每四钱煨生姜五片,水煎去渣温服。治久嗽语音不出
者宜用。
蜜脂煎 用猪脂二斤,熬去渣,入白蜜一斤,再炼少顷,滤净入瓷器内,俟成膏,不时挑服一茶匙。治暴
失音,常服润肺。
噫!痰咸也,口淡则咸腥不袭于肺胃;痰涎也,心清则涎自归于肾区。近时称病曰痰火,于此最精惟老朱。
千虚易补者,阳气虚弱,而无痰火之相杂;虚不受补者,阴虚火动,或有湿热兼攻。
补阴六味八味,而降火炒在虎潜龟版;
大补阴丸 黄柏、知母各四两,熟地、龟版各六两,为末,猪脊髓和蜜丸梧子大。每七十丸,空心盐汤下,
降阴火壮肾水之要药。如肾脉洪大,非惟不受峻补,虽枸杞、山茱补剂亦未可受者宜服。或去地黄,名三味补
阴丸,治酒色过伤少阴。此方去知、柏加玄参、乌梅等分,更加砂仁、炒黑干姜各五钱,善治阴虚中寒,外热
内泄,治伤之炒药也。
补阴丸 熟地五两,黄柏、知母、龟版各三两,锁阳、天门冬、枸杞子、白芍各二两,五味子一两,炒
黑干姜三钱(寒月加五钱,或换肉桂,引诸药入肾,为从治法也),为末,猪脊髓和蜜丸梧子大。每七八十丸,空心盐汤下,
寒月温酒下。梦遗精滑加牡蛎、白术、山茱萸、椿根皮;赤白浊加白术、白茯、山栀、黄连;脚弱无力加牛膝、
虎胫骨、防己、木瓜;疝气加苍术、黄连、姜汁炒山栀、川芎、吴萸、青皮;脾胃虚弱,恶寒易泄加白术、陈
皮、倍干姜;眼目昏暗加芎、归、菊花、柴胡、黄连、犀角、蔓荆子、防风;气虚加参、 ;左尺虚、右尺微,
命门火衰,阳事不举,加桂、附、沉香。
六味地黄丸 又名肾气丸。山药、山茱萸各四两,茯苓、泽泻、牡丹皮各三两,生地八两(如心气不足
及有瘀血,加牡丹皮至八两;如淋沥血肿加泽泻至八两;如脾胃弱加山药至八两;如遗精头昏加山茱萸至八两;
如痰火盛及小水不清,加茯苓至八两;如肾无邪水有遗漏者,去泽泻、茯苓,加茯神三两,益智、五味子、
麦门冬各二两),为末,蜜丸梧子大。每五十丸,空心白汤温酒下,有痰姜汤下。治少年水亏火旺,肾气久虚,
瘦弱无力,盗汗发热,五脏齐损,遗精便血淋浊等证及妇人气血虚无子,闭经潮热,咳红烦渴,能收精养气,
伐火导水,使机关利而脾土健实。一方加知母、黄柏,治阴虚大潮渴。如中寒少食易泄者,去知、柏,加砂仁,
炒黑干姜、北五味子。
八味丸 即肾气丸加附子、桂心各一两,治老年水火俱亏,肾虚气乏,下元冷惫,脐腹腰痛,夜多漩溺,脚
软件倦,面黄或黑及虚劳不足,渴欲饮水,小便不利,一切湿热等证,并皆治之。
二宜丸 当归身,生地黄各等分,用酒蒸七次,和炼蜜捣丸如梧桐子大,每七十丸,空
心酒下,补肾益阴添髓。
滋阴降火丸 黄柏一两半,知母、莲肉、茯神、人参、枸杞子各一两,为末,用熟地二两,捣膏和丸梧子大。
每百丸,空心白汤下。
虎潜丸 黄柏半斤,知母三两,龟版四两,熟地、陈皮、白芍各二两,锁阳一两半,虎骨一两(冬加干姜
五钱),为末,蜜和猪脊髓为丸梧子大,每五六十丸,空心盐汤下,干物压之,遗精加龙骨五钱,名龙虎济阴
丹。一方加参、 、山药、枸杞、菟丝、五味子、杜仲、故纸、牛膝。治诸虚不足,腰腿痿痛,行步无力,壮
元阳,滋肾水,养气血。
补阳三建四柱(散),而顺元更羡腽肭斑龙。
三建汤 川乌、附子、天雄各等分,姜煎。或入麝少许。治阳虚寒邪外攻,手足厥冷,六脉沉微,二便
滑数,上焦阳弱倍天雄,下部阴痿倍附子,自汗加肉桂、小麦。气逆加木香或沉香,名顺元散。胃冷加丁香、
胡椒,名丁胡三建汤。
四柱散 附子、木香、茯苓、人参各等分,姜枣煎,入盐少许温服。治真阳耗散,耳鸣头晕,脐腹冷痛,
滑泄脏寒。
三仙丹 川乌一两,用盐五钱炒裂,茴香三两炒,苍术二两,用葱一握炒黄,去葱为末,酒糊丸梧子大。
每五十丸空心盐汤下。忌诸血。补肾与膀胱,顺气搜风,兼治耳聋目暗,久服轻腰膝,驻颜活血,乌须延年。
鹿茸大补汤 鹿茸、黄 、当归、白茯、熟地各二分,白芍、白术、附子、人参、肉桂、半夏、石斛、
五味子各三分,肉苁蓉、杜仲各四分,甘草一分,空心姜枣煎服。治男子一切虚损,妇人亡血等证。
古茸附汤 鹿茸、附子等分,姜煎服,治精血虚耗,潮汗惊悸。
古沉附汤 附子三钱,沉香一钱半,姜煎。治上盛下虚,气不升降,阴阳不和,胸膈痞满,饮食不进,肢
节倦痛。
古参附汤 人参五钱,附子三钱,姜煎。治阳虚气弱,气短气喘,自汗盗汗,头眩等证。
古 附汤 等分,姜煎,治气虚自汗体倦。
古姜附汤 等分,水煎,治体中寒厥冷,强直失音,口禁吐沫,昏不知人,或阴盛发躁及脐腹冷痛,霍乱
转筋,一切虚寒并治。
古桂附汤 等分,姜枣煎,治自汗漏不止。
腽肭补天丸 腽肭脐、人参、白茯(姜汁煮)、当归、川芎、枸杞、小茴各一两半,白术二两半,粉草(蜜
炙)、木香、茯神各一两,白芍、黄 、熟地、杜仲、牛膝、故纸、川楝、远志各二两,胡桃肉三两,沉香五
钱(男加知、柏、女加附子),为末,用制腽肭酒煮糊丸梧子大。每六十丸,空心盐酒下。治男妇亡阳失阴,
诸虚百损,阴痿遗精,健忘白带,子宫虚冷,惟寡妇不宜。
斑龙丸 鹿角霜、鹿角胶、鹿茸、阳起石、附子、酸枣仁、柏子仁、肉苁蓉、黄 各一两,当归、熟地各
八钱,辰砂五钱,为末,酒糊丸梧子大。每五十丸,空心温酒盐汤任下。治真阴虚损,理百病,养五脏,补精
髓,壮筋骨,益心志,安魂魄,悦泽驻颜,延年益寿。
二至二神,异类有情,善补气血之齐损;
二至丸 熟地、龟版、白术,黄柏各三两,生地、山茱萸、当归、知母各二两,菟丝子、肉苁蓉、黄 、
牛膝、枸杞、故纸、五味子、白芍、虎胫骨、杜仲、山药、丹皮、白茯、人参各一两(黑瘦者人参减半),为
未,蜜丸梧子大。每八十丸,盐汤温酒下。名二至者,取冬至一阳生、夏至一阴生之义也。常服补虚损,暖
腰膝,壮筋骨,明眼目,滋阴降火神效。
二神交济丹 茯神、薏苡仁各三两,酸枣仁、枸杞、白术、神曲各二两,柏子仁、芡实、生地、麦门冬、
当归、人参、陈皮、白芍、白茯、砂仁各一两,以上十六味,每神字领八味,合八节,共二十四两,合二十四
气为一岁也,为末,用熟水四盏调炼蜜四两,煮山药四两,为丸,梧子大。每三五十丸,米饮下。血虚甚去芍
加鹿茸,脾亏甚去地黄加五味子,治心脾肾三经虚者。
异类有情丸 鹿角霜、龟板各三两六钱,鹿茸、虎胫骨各二两四钱,为末,雄猪脊髓九条同炼蜜捣丸梧子
大。每五七八十丸,空心盐汤下。盖鹿阳也,龟虎阴也,血气有情各从其类,非金石草木例也。如浓味善饮之
人,可加猪胆汁一二合,以寓降火之义也。
五脏六腑,诸虚丸丹,能交水火之重逢。
古庵心肾丸 熟地、生地、山药、茯神各三两,石枣、枸杞、龟版、牛膝、黄连、牡丹皮、鹿茸各一两,
当归、泽泻、黄柏各一两半,生甘草五钱,为末,蜜丸梧子大,辰砂为衣。每五十丸加至百丸,空心盐汤温
酒任下。法曰心恶热,肾恶燥,此方补精益血,清热润燥,治心肾虚而有热,惊悸怔忡,遗精盗汗,目暗耳鸣,腰
痛足痿、黑须发,久服令人有子。
究源心肾丸 牛膝、熟地、肉苁蓉、鹿茸、附子、人参、远志、茯神、黄 、山药、当归、龙骨、五味
各一两,菟丝子三两。浸药酒煮糊丸梧子大。每五十丸,空心枣汤下,治同上。常服调阴阳,补心肾虚,温寒
燥湿最效。
瑞莲丸子 苍术主脾一斤(生用四两,酒、醋、米泔各浸四两),莲肉主心一斤(去皮心,酒浸软,入猪
肚内煮极烂,取出焙干),枸杞子主肝,五味子主脉,熟地主血,故纸主肾,各二两,为末,用前猪肚捣膏,
同酒糊丸梧子大。每四五十丸,空心温酒下。定心暖肾,生血化痰。
养心汤:由黄芪、茯苓、茯神、半夏曲、当归、川芎各五分,甘草四分,远志、辣桂(肉桂)、柏子仁、五味子、酸枣仁、人参各二分半组成,加生姜、大枣煎服。(另一配方去掉川芎、桂枝、半夏,加入麦门冬、白芍、陈皮、莲肉)。治疗因劳累辛苦、忧思过度损伤心脏,导致痰多睡眠少,惊悸不安。如果有水饮停聚引起的心悸怔忡,加入赤茯苓、槟榔。
朱雀丸:由茯神二两,沉香五钱,研为细末,用蜂蜜制成如小豆大小的丸药。每次三十丸,饭后用人参煎汤送服。治疗心神不定,精神恍惚,健忘,心火不能下降,时常感到心跳震动,常服可滋阴降火,补益全心气。
参枣丸:由人参、酸枣仁各一两,辰砂五钱,乳香二钱,研为细末,用蜂蜜制成如弹子大小的丸药。每次一丸,用薄荷煎汤化开服用。治疗各种受惊吓、胆虚恐惧的症状,屡试屡效。
加减固本丸:由丹参、天门冬、熟地黄、人参、远志、朱砂、石菖蒲各五钱,麦门冬、白茯苓各一两,研为细末,用蜂蜜制成如梧桐子大小的丸药。每次五十至一百丸,空腹时用葱白煎汤化开服用。治疗中风后的健忘,养神益智,调和血液,荣养腠理。
仁熟散:由人参、枳壳、五味子、桂心、山茱萸、甘菊花、茯神、枸杞子各三分,柏子仁、熟地黄各一两,研为细末。每次二钱,用温酒调服。治疗胆气虚弱,经常害怕恐惧,不能独自睡觉,头目昏沉不清利。
古荆黄汤:由荆芥四钱,大黄一钱,空腹用水煎服。治疗咽喉肿痛,大便闭结以及风热郁结生成的疔疮。或者加入防风等量,治疗头晕目眩。
牛蒡子汤:由牛蒡子二钱,玄参、犀角、升麻、黄芩、木通、桔梗、甘草各一钱,饭后用水煎服。治疗风热上壅,初发时牙关紧急,已发时咽喉肿痛,或者生疮痈,以及痊愈后复发攻冲胸胁,气促身热,不能言语躺卧。如果有痰,加入栝蒌、贝母;肝火旺加柴胡、吴茱萸、黄连;肾火旺加当归、生地黄、知母,加倍玄参;担心药力下陷,加升麻;风邪盛,加荆芥、僵蚕;下元虚,加倍蜜炙附子。
射干汤:由射干、升麻各二钱,马牙硝、马勃各一钱四分,用水煎服。治疗风热引起的咽喉肿痛。
喉痹闭塞需要开关,金锁匙、玉钥匙、二仙散、如圣金锭、一字散等方剂效果神奇。
金锁匙:由朴硝一两,雄黄五钱,大黄一钱,研为细末,吹入喉中。治疗一切因风热引起的咽喉闭塞,神效。
玉钥匙:由焰硝一钱半,硼砂五钱,僵蚕、片脑(冰片)各少许,研为细末,吹入喉中。治疗风热喉闭及缠喉风,神效。
二仙散:由胆矾一钱,僵蚕一钱,研为细末,每次吹少许入喉中。治疗缠喉风,急喉痹。
如圣金锭:由硫黄、川芎、腊茶、薄荷、川乌、硝石、生地黄各等分,研为细末,用生葱汁调和做成锭子。每次服用一锭,先用凉水漱口,然后嚼食薄荷五七片,再将药锭同嚼烂,用井水咽下,病情重的连续服用两次,并含在口中。治疗咽喉急闭,腮帮下巴肿痛,乳蛾结喉,木舌重舌。
一字散:由枯矾、藜芦、雄黄、蝎梢、牙皂各等分,研为细末,搐入鼻中。治疗时气引起的缠喉风,逐渐进入咽喉堵塞,水谷难以下咽,牙关紧急,不省人事。
雄黄解毒丸:由巴豆十四粒,雄黄二两,郁金一钱,研为细末,用醋糊制成绿豆大小的丸药。每次七丸,用热茶送服。如果牙关紧闭,将药研末搐入鼻中,片刻后吐出顽痰即可苏醒。如果没有此药,急用升麻四两,浓煎水灌服,无论是否呕吐都能安定。治疗初发时胸膈气促,咽喉肿痛,手足厥冷,气闭不通即死。
冰梅丸:由鲜南星二十五个,鲜半夏五十个,皂角、白矾、食盐、防风、朴硝各四两,桔梗二两,略熟的梅子百个组成。先将盐用水浸化,然后将各药研碎放入水中拌匀,再把梅子放入药水中,浸泡深度以超过三指为度,晒至水干,用瓷罐收贮,密封,以出现霜状结晶为最佳。用时用丝绵包裹含在口中,让津液慢慢咽下,痰出则自愈。治疗喉风肿痛,效果如神。
龙脑破毒散:由盆硝四两,僵蚕、甘草、青黛各八钱,马勃三钱,蒲黄五钱,脑麝(冰片、麝香)各一钱,研为细末。每次一钱,共用水调成膏细细咽下,喉痹即破,出血便愈。如果是各种舌头肿胀,用药五分,用手指蘸药擦拭舌头上下,咽下津液,如果是小儿用二分,也按前法。治疗急慢喉痹肿塞不通。
麝香朱砂丸:由马牙硝七钱,铅白霜、龙脑各三钱,硼砂三两,寒水石一斤,麝香二钱,朱砂一两半,研为细末,用甘草十两熬膏和丸,制成梧桐子大小,朱砂为衣。每次含化一二丸。治疗咽喉肿闭,或者生疮,或者舌根肿痛。
蜜附子:用附子切片,涂蜂蜜炙烤至黄色,每次含一片咽下汁液,味道尽后再换一片。治疗脏寒引起的喉闭,吞吐不利。
利膈汤:由薄荷、荆芥、防风、桔梗、人参、牛蒡子、甘草等分,研为细末,用沸水点服一钱。治疗虚烦上盛,脾肺有热,咽喉肿痛生疮,严重时加僵蚕。
加味固本丸:由天冬、麦冬、诃子、阿胶、知母各五钱,生地黄、熟地黄、当归、茯苓、黄柏各一两,人参三钱,乌梅十五个,人乳、牛乳、梨汁各一碗,研为细末,用蜂蜜制成黄豆大小的丸药。每次八九丸,用诃子煎汤或萝卜煎汤送服。治疗男女声音不清。
单槐花散:将槐花在瓦上炒至香熟,三更后在床上仰卧随意食用。治疗失音及咯血。
润肺丸:由诃子、五倍子、五味子、黄芩、甘草各等分,研为细末,用蜂蜜制成丸药噙化。治疗咳嗽而失音。
诃子散:诃子去核,杏仁去皮尖各一两,通草二钱,每次四钱,加煨生姜五片,水煎去渣温服。治疗久咳语音不出者适宜使用。
蜜脂煎:用猪脂二斤,熬去渣,加入白蜜一斤,再炼制片刻,滤净装入瓷器内,等待成为膏状,不时挑取一茶匙服用。治疗突发失音,常服可润肺。
唉!痰味咸,口淡则咸腥味不会侵袭肺胃;痰涎属于心,心清则涎自然归于肾区。近代人称病为“痰火”,对此最精辟的论述来自老朱(朱丹溪)。
千般虚证容易补的是阳气虚弱,而没有痰火夹杂;虚不受补的是阴虚火动,或者有湿热兼攻。
大补阴丸:由黄柏、知母各四两,熟地黄、龟版各六两,研为细末,用猪脊髓和蜂蜜制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次七十丸,空腹用盐汤送服,是降低阴火、壮补肾水的要药。如果肾脉洪大,不仅不能承受峻补,即使是枸杞、山茱萸等补剂也不宜服用,此时宜服此方。或者去掉地黄,名为三味补阴丸,治疗因酒色过度损伤少阴经。此方去掉知母、黄柏,加入玄参、乌梅等分,再加砂仁、炒黑干姜各五钱,善于治疗阴虚中寒,外热内泄,这是针对伤损的炒制药物配方。
补阴丸:由熟地黄五两,黄柏、知母、龟版各三两,锁阳、天门冬、枸杞子、白芍各二两,五味子一两,炒黑干姜三钱(寒冷月份加五钱,或者换成肉桂,引导诸药入肾,这是从治法),研为细末,用猪脊髓和蜂蜜制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次七八十丸,空腹用盐汤送服,寒冷月份用温酒送服。梦遗精滑加牡蛎、白术、山茱萸、椿根皮;赤白浊加白术、白茯苓、山栀、黄连;脚弱无力加牛膝、虎胫骨、防己、木瓜;疝气加苍术、黄连、姜汁炒山栀、川芎、吴茱萸、青皮;脾胃虚弱,恶寒易腹泻加白术、陈皮、加倍干姜;眼目昏暗加川芎、当归、菊花、柴胡、黄连、犀角、蔓荆子、防风;气虚加人参、黄芪;左尺脉虚、右尺脉微,命门火衰,阳事不举,加肉桂、附子、沉香。
六味地黄丸:又名肾气丸。由山药、山茱萸各四两,茯苓、泽泻、牡丹皮各三两,生地黄八两组成。(如果心气不足及有瘀血,加牡丹皮至八两;如果淋沥血肿加泽泻至八两;如果脾胃弱加山药至八两;如果遗精头昏加山茱萸至八两;如果痰火盛及小便不清,加茯苓至八两;如果肾无邪水但有遗漏者,去掉泽泻、茯苓,加茯神三两,益智、五味子、麦门冬各二两),研为细末,用蜂蜜制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次五十丸,空腹用白开水或温酒送服,有痰者用姜汤送服。治疗少年水亏火旺,肾气久虚,瘦弱无力,盗汗发热,五脏齐损,遗精便血淋浊等证,以及妇女气血虚无子,闭经潮热,咳红烦渴,能收精养气,伐火导水,使关节灵活而脾土健实。一方加知母、黄柏,治疗阴虚大潮渴。如果中寒少食易腹泻者,去掉知母、黄柏,加砂仁,炒黑干姜、北五味子。
八味丸:即肾气丸加附子、桂心各一两,治疗老年水火俱亏,肾虚气乏,下元冷惫,脐腹腰痛,夜多小便,脚软疲倦,面色黄或黑及虚劳不足,渴欲饮水,小便不利,一切湿热等证,都一并治疗。
二宜丸:由当归身、生地黄各等分,用酒蒸七次,和炼蜜捣丸如梧桐子大小,每次七十丸,空腹用酒送服,补肾益阴添髓。
滋阴降火丸:由黄柏一两半,知母、莲肉、茯神、人参、枸杞子各一两,研为细末,用熟地黄二两,捣膏和丸梧桐子大小。每次一百丸,空腹用白开水送服。
虎潜丸:由黄柏半斤,知母三两,龟版四两,熟地黄、陈皮、白芍各二两,锁阳一两半,虎骨一两(冬季加干姜五钱),研为细末,用蜂蜜和猪脊髓为丸梧桐子大小,每次五六十丸,空腹用盐汤送服,用干物压住,遗精加龙骨五钱,名为龙虎济阴丹。另一方加人参、黄芪、山药、枸杞、菟丝子、五味子、杜仲、故纸(补骨脂)、牛膝。治疗诸虚不足,腰腿痿痛,行步无力,壮元阳,滋肾水,养气血。
三建汤:由川乌、附子、天雄各等分,生姜煎服。或者加入少许麝香。治疗阳虚寒邪外攻,手足厥冷,六脉沉微,二便滑数,上焦阳弱加倍天雄,下部阴痿加倍附子,自汗加肉桂、小麦。气逆加木香或沉香,名为顺元散。胃冷加丁香、胡椒,名为丁胡三建汤。
四柱散:由附子、木香、茯苓、人参各等分,生姜大枣煎服,加入少许盐温服。治疗真阳耗散,耳鸣头晕,脐腹冷痛,滑泄脏寒。
三仙丹:由川乌一两,用盐五钱炒裂,茴香三两炒,苍术二两,用葱一握炒黄,去掉葱,研为细末,用酒糊制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次五十丸空腹用盐汤送服。忌食各种血类食物。补肾与膀胱,顺气搜风,兼治耳聋目暗,久服轻腰膝,驻颜活血,乌须延年。
鹿茸大补汤:由鹿茸、黄芪、当归、白茯苓、熟地黄各二分,白芍、白术、附子、人参、肉桂、半夏、石斛、五味子各三分,肉苁蓉、杜仲各四分,甘草一分,空腹用生姜大枣煎服。治疗男子一切虚损,妇人亡血等证。
古茸附汤:由鹿茸、附子等分,生姜煎服,治疗精血虚耗,潮汗惊悸。
古沉附汤:由附子三钱,沉香一钱半,生姜煎服。治疗上盛下虚,气不升降,阴阳不和,胸膈痞满,饮食不进,肢节倦痛。
古参附汤:由人参五钱,附子三钱,生姜煎服。治疗阳虚气弱,气短气喘,自汗盗汗,头眩等证。
古姜附汤:由干姜、附子等分,水煎服,治疗体内寒厥冷,强直失音,口禁吐沫,昏不知人,或者阴盛发躁及脐腹冷痛,霍乱转筋,一切虚寒并治。
腽肭补天丸:由腽肭脐、人参、白茯苓(姜汁煮)、当归、川芎、枸杞、小茴各一两半,白术二两半,粉草(蜜炙)、木香、茯神各一两,白芍、黄芪、熟地黄、杜仲、牛膝、故纸(补骨脂)、川楝、远志各二两,胡桃肉三两,沉香五钱(男性加知母、黄柏,女性加附子),研为细末,用制腽肭酒煮糊制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次六十丸,空腹用盐酒送服。治疗男女亡阳失阴,诸虚百损,阴痿遗精,健忘白带,子宫虚冷,惟独寡妇不宜服用。
斑龙丸:由鹿角霜、鹿角胶、鹿茸、阳起石、附子、酸枣仁、柏子仁、肉苁蓉、黄芪各一两,当归、熟地黄各八钱,辰砂五钱,研为细末,用酒糊制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次五十丸,空腹用温酒盐汤任送服。治疗真阴虚损,理百病,养五脏,补精髓,壮筋骨,益心志,安魂魄,悦泽驻颜,延年益寿。
二至丸:由熟地黄、龟版、白术、黄柏各三两,生地黄、山茱萸、当归、知母各二两,菟丝子、肉苁蓉、黄芪、牛膝、枸杞、故纸(补骨脂)、五味子、白芍、虎胫骨、杜仲、山药、丹皮、白茯苓、人参各一两(黑瘦者人参减半),研为细末,用蜂蜜制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次八十丸,用盐汤温酒送服。名为二至,取冬至一阳生、夏至一阴生之义。常服补虚损,暖腰膝,壮筋骨,明眼目,滋阴降火神效。
二神交济丹:由茯神、薏苡仁各三两,酸枣仁、枸杞、白术、神曲各二两,柏子仁、芡实、生地黄、麦门冬、当归、人参、陈皮、白芍、白茯苓、砂仁各一两,以上十六味,每“神”字领八味,合八节,共二十四两,合二十四气为一岁也,研为细末,用熟水四盏调炼蜜四两,煮山药四两,制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次三五十丸,米饮送服。血虚甚去掉白芍加鹿茸,脾亏甚去掉生地黄加五味子,治疗心脾肾三经虚者。
异类有情丸:由鹿角霜、龟板各三两六钱,鹿茸、虎胫骨各二两四钱,研为细末,雄猪脊髓九条同炼蜜捣丸梧桐子大小。每次五七八十丸,空腹用盐汤送服。盖鹿属阳,龟虎属阴,血气有情之物各从其类,不同于金石草木之类。如果口味浓厚善饮酒的人,可加猪胆汁一二合,以寓降火之义。
古庵心肾丸:由熟地黄、生地黄、山药、茯神各三两,石枣、枸杞、龟版、牛膝、黄连、牡丹皮、鹿茸各一两,当归、泽泻、黄柏各一两半,生甘草五钱,研为细末,用蜂蜜制成梧桐子大小的丸药,朱砂为衣。每次五十丸加至一百丸,空腹用盐汤温酒任送服。法曰心恶热,肾恶燥,此方补精益血,清热润燥,治疗心肾虚而有热,惊悸怔忡,遗精盗汗,目暗耳鸣,腰痛足痿、黑须发,久服令人有子。
究源心肾丸:由牛膝、熟地黄、肉苁蓉、鹿茸、附子、人参、远志、茯神、黄芪、山药、当归、龙骨、五味子各一两,菟丝子三两。浸药酒煮糊制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次五十丸,空腹用枣汤送服,治疗同上。常服调阴阳,补心肾虚,温寒燥湿最效。
瑞莲丸子:由苍术主脾一斤(生用四两,酒、醋、米泔各浸四两),莲肉主心一斤(去皮心,酒浸软,入猪肚内煮极烂,取出焙干),枸杞子主肝,五味子主脉,熟地主血,故纸(补骨脂)主肾,各二两,研为细末,用前猪肚捣膏,同酒糊制成梧桐子大小的丸药。每次四五十丸,空腹用温酒送服。定心暖肾,生血化痰。
Palpitations and fright should be nourished by the Heart; Zhuque Wan (Vermilion Bird Pill) is taken externally with Ginseng and Jujube Decoction.
Yangxin Tang (Nourish the Heart Decoction): Consists of Astragali Radix (Huangqi), Poria (Fuling), Poria with Hostwood (Fushen), Fermented Wheat Dough (Banxiaqu), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong), each 5 fen; Licorice Root (Gancao) 4 fen; Polygala Tenuifolia Radix (Yuanzhi), Cinnamon Twig (Lagui), Biota Seed (Baiziren), Schisandra Fruit (Wuweizi), Sour Jujube Seed (Suanzaoren), and Ginseng Root (Renshen), each 2.5 fen. Decoct with Ginger and Jujube for administration. (Another formula removes Chuanxiong, Cinnamon, and Banxia, adding Ophiopogon Tuber (Maidong), White Peony Root (Baishao), Tangerine Peel (Chenpi), and Lotus Seed Meat (Lianrou)). It treats injuries to the Heart caused by overwork and excessive worry/thinking, resulting in profuse phlegm, poor sleep, palpitations, and restlessness. If water retention causes palpitations (Zhengchong), add Red Poria (Chifuling) and Areca Seed (Binglang).
Zhuque Wan (Vermilion Bird Pill): Consists of Poria with Hostwood (Fushen) 2 liang, and Agarwood (Chenxiang) 5 qian, ground into powder, formed into pills the size of small beans with honey. Take 30 pills after meals, washed down with Ginseng decoction. It treats unsettled mind, mental confusion, forgetfulness, failure of Heart Fire to descend, frequent palpitations/tremors. Regular use nourishes Yin, descends Fire, and tonifies the Qi of the entire Heart.
Shenzao Wan (Ginseng and Jujube Pill): Consists of Ginseng Root (Renshen) and Sour Jujube Seed (Suanzaoren), each 1 liang; Cinnabar (Chensha) 5 qian; Frankincense (Ruxiang) 2 qian, ground into powder, formed into pill-sized balls with honey. Take one pill at a time, dissolved in Mint decoction. It treats all forms of fright and cowardice, proving effective repeatedly.
Forgetfulness requires consolidating the root; Renshu San contains Cornus Fruit (Zhuyu).
Jiajian Guben Wan (Modified Root-Consolidating Pill): Consists of Salvia Root (Danshen), Asparagus Tuber (Tianmendong), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Ginseng Root (Renshen), Polygala Tenuifolia Radix (Yuanzhi), Cinnabar (Zhusha), Acorus Tatarinowii Rhizome (Shichangpu), each 5 qian; Ophiopogon Tuber (Maidong) and White Poria (Baifuling), each 1 liang, ground into powder, formed into pills the size of parasol tree seeds with honey. Take 50–100 pills, dissolved in Scallion White decoction on an empty stomach. It treats forgetfulness after stroke, nourishes the spirit and will, harmonizes blood, and enriches the interstices.
Renshu San: Consists of Ginseng Root (Renshen), Aurantium Fruit (Zhike), Schisandra Fruit (Wuweizi), Cassia Bark (Guixin), Cornus Fruit (Zhuyu), Chrysanthemum Flower (Ganjuhua), Poria with Hostwood (Fushen), Goji Berry (Gouqizi), each 3 fen; Biota Seed (Baiziren) and Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), each 1 liang, ground into powder. Take 2 qian, mixed with warm wine. It treats deficiency of Gallbladder Qi leading to constant fear, inability to sleep alone, and dullness of head and eyes.
Throat abscesses and swelling are resolved using ancient Jingjie and Dahuang; Niubangzi Tang and Shegan Tang are effective.
Gu Jinghuang Tang (Ancient Jingjie and Dahuang Decoction): Consists of Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie) 4 qian, Rhubarb (Dahuang) 1 qian, decocted in water on an empty stomach. It treats sore throat, constipation, and carbuncles arising from wind-heat stagnation. Alternatively, add Fangfeng in equal proportions to treat dizziness.
Niubangzi Tang (Arctium Decoction): Consists of Arctium Fruit (Niubangzi) 2 qian; Scrophularia Root (Xuanshen), Rhinoceros Horn (Xijiao - *note: substitute with buffalo horn in modern practice*), Cimicifuga Rhizome (Shengma), Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), Akebia Caulis (Mutong), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Licorice Root (Gancao), each 1 qian, decocted in water after meals. It treats wind-heat congesting upwards, initial stiffness of the jaw, subsequent sore throat, or sores/abscesses, and post-recovery attacks on chest/hypochondrium with shortness of breath, fever, inability to speak or lie down. If phlegm is present, add Trichosanthes Fruit (Gualou) and Fritillaria Bulb (Beimu); if Liver Fire, add Bupleurum Root (Chaihu), Evodia Fruit (Wuzhuyu), and Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian); if Kidney Fire, add Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Rehmannia Root (Shengdi), Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhimu), and double Xuanshen; if fearing downward sinking, add Shengma; if wind is prevalent, add Jingjie and Silkworm (Jiangcan); if lower origin is deficient, double Honey-fried Aconite Root (Fuzi).
Shegan Tang (Belamcanda Decoction): Consists of Belamcanda Rhizome (Shegan) and Cimicifuga Rhizome (Shengma), each 2 qian; Natrii Sulfas (Mayaxiao) and Fly Agaric (Mabo), each 1.4 qian, decocted in water. It treats wind-heat causing sore throat.
For throat obstruction requiring opening of the orifice, Jin Suoshi (Golden Lock Key), Yu Yaoshi (Jade Key), Erxian San, Rusheng Jinding, and Yizi San are miraculous.
Jin Suoshi (Golden Lock Key): Consists of Natrii Sulfas (Puxiao) 1 liang, Realgar (Xionghuang) 5 qian, Rhubarb (Dahuang) 1 qian, ground into powder, insufflated into the throat. It treats all cases of wind-heat causing throat obstruction, with miraculous effect.
Yu Yaoshi (Jade Key): Consists of Natrii Nitras (Yanxiao) 1.5 qian, Borax (Pengsha) 5 qian, Silkworm (Jiangcan) and Borneol (Piannao/Bingpian), each a small amount, ground into powder, insufflated into the throat. It treats wind-heat throat closure and strangling wind, with miraculous effect.
Erxian San (Two Immortals Powder): Consists of Alum (Danfan) 1 qian, Silkworm (Jiangcan) 1 qian, ground into powder, insufflate a small amount into the throat. It treats strangling wind and acute throat obstruction.
Rusheng Jinding (Like-Sage Gold Ingot): Consists of Sulfur (Liuhuang), Chuanxiong Rhizome (Chuanxiong), Winter Tea (Lacha), Mint (Bohe), Aconite Root (Chuanwu), Niter (Xiaoshi), and Rehmannia Root (Shengdi) in equal proportions, ground into powder, mixed with raw scallion juice to form ingots. Take one ingot per dose; first rinse mouth with cool water, then chew 5–7 mint leaves, chew the medicine ingot together until mashed, and swallow well water. Severe cases may take two doses consecutively while holding in the mouth. It treats acute throat closure, swelling of cheeks/jaw, tonsillar hypertrophy (Ru'e), laryngeal obstruction, wooden tongue, and double tongue.
Yizi San (One-Character Powder): Consists of Calcined Alum (Kufan), Veratrum Rhizome (Lilu), Realgar (Xionghuang), Scorpion Tail (Xieshao), and Soap Pod (Yazao) in equal proportions, ground into powder, insufflated into the nose. It treats epidemic strangling wind progressing to throat blockage, inability to swallow food/water, jaw stiffness, and unconsciousness.
Xionghuang Jiedu Wan (Realgar Detoxification Pill): Consists of 14 Croton Seeds (Badou), Realgar (Xionghuang) 2 liang, Curcuma Root (Yujin) 1 qian, ground into powder, formed into pill-sized beads with vinegar paste. Take 7 pills with hot tea. If jaw is locked, insufflate powder into nose; vomiting of stubborn phlegm occurs shortly after, waking the patient. If this medicine is unavailable, urgently use Cimicifuga Rhizome (Shengma) 4 liang, decoct strongly, and灌 (administer); whether vomiting occurs or not, peace is restored. It treats initial chest/diaphragm shortness of breath, sore throat, cold limbs, and fatal Qi obstruction.
Bingmei Sanyan (Ice Plum Three Swallows) breaks toxicity to remove upper heat.
Bingmei Wan (Ice Plum Pill): Consists of 25 fresh Arisaema Rhizomes (Xian Nanxing), 50 fresh Pinellia Tubers (Xian Banxia), Sophora Twig (Zaojiao), Alum (Baifan), Salt (Shiyan), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Natrii Sulfas (Puxiao), each 4 liang; Platycodon Root (Jiegeng) 2 liang; 100 slightly ripe plums (Lue shu meizi). First dissolve salt in water, then grind medicines and mix with water. Place plums in medicinal water, soaking depth exceeding three fingers. Sun-dry until water evaporates. Store in porcelain jar, sealed tightly; formation of frost-like crystals is best. When used, wrap in silk cotton, hold in mouth, allow saliva to drip down slowly; when phlegm exits, self-healing occurs. It treats throat wind swelling/pain with miraculous effect.
Longnao Podu San (Dragon Brain Toxin-Breaking Powder): Consists of Basin Niter (Penxiao) 4 liang, Silkworm (Jiangcan), Licorice Root (Gancao), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai), each 8 qian; Fly Agaric (Mabo) 3 qian; Polygonum Multiflorum Rootlet (Puhuang) 5 qian; Borneol and Musk (Naoshe), each 1 qian, ground into powder. Take 1 qian, mix with water to form paste, swallow finely; throat obstruction breaks, bleeding ensues, then healing. For various tongue swellings, use 5 fen, dip finger in medicine, rub tongue up and down, swallow saliva. For children, use 2 fen, same method. It treats acute/chronic throat obstruction/swelling.
Shexiang Zhusha Wan (Musk and Cinnabar Pill): Consists of Natrii Sulfas (Mayaxiao) 7 qian, Lead White Frost (Qianbaishuang), Borneol (Longnao), each 3 qian; Borax (Pengsha) 3 liang; Natron Stone (Han Shuishishi) 1 jin; Musk (Shexiang) 2 qian; Cinnabar (Zhusha) 1.5 liang, ground into powder. Use Licorice Root (Gancao) 10 liang boiled into paste to form pills the size of parasol tree seeds, coated with Cinnabar. Hold 1–2 pills in mouth to dissolve. It treats throat swelling/closure, sores, or root-of-tongue pain.
Honey-fried Aconite Slice benefits diaphragm and tonifies lower deficiency.
Mi Fuzi (Honey-Fried Aconite): Slice Aconite Root (Fuzi), coat with honey, roast until yellow. Hold one slice in mouth to swallow juice; replace when flavor fades. It treats cold-viscera throat closure with difficulty swallowing.
Lige Tang (Benefit Diaphragm Decoction): Consists of Mint (Bohe), Schizonepeta Spike (Jingjie), Saposhnikovia Root (Fangfeng), Platycodon Root (Jiegeng), Ginseng Root (Renshen), Arctium Fruit (Niubangzi), Licorice Root (Gancao) in equal proportions, ground into powder. Point 1 qian with boiling water. It treats deficiency-fire harassing upwards, Heat in Spleen/Lung, sore throat/sores; add Silkworm (Jiangcan) for severe cases.
Unclear voice requires consolidating the root; single roasted Sophora Flower taken at midnight.
Jiawei Guben Wan (Modified Root-Consolidating Pill): Consists of Asparagus Tuber (Tianmendong) and Ophiopogon Tuber (Maidong),诃子 (Hezi), Donkey-hide Gelatin (Ejiao), Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhimu), each 5 qian; Rehmannia Root (Shengdi), Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Poria (Fuling), Phellodendron Bark (Huangbai), each 1 liang; Ginseng Root (Renshen) 3 qian; Smoked Plum (Wumei) 15 pieces; Human Milk, Cow Milk, Pear Juice, each 1 bowl. Ground into powder, formed into soybean-sized pills with honey. Take 8–9 pills, washed down with Hezi decoction or Radish decoction. It treats unclear voice in men and women.
Dan Huaihua San (Single Sophora Flower Powder): Roast Sophora Flower (Huaihua) on tile until fragrant. Eat freely lying supine in bed after third watch. It treats aphonia and hemoptysis.
Sudden loss of voice requires moistening Lung; refined lard can be fed arbitrarily.
Runfei Wan (Moisten Lung Pill): Consists of诃子 (Hezi), Chinese Gall (Wubeizi), Schisandra Fruit (Wuweizi), Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), Licorice Root (Gancao) in equal proportions, ground into powder, formed into pills with honey to hold in mouth. It treats cough with aphonia.
Hezi San (诃子 Powder):诃子 pitted, Almond Kernel (Xingren) peeled/cored, each 1 liang; Trogopterus Dung (Tongcao) 2 qian. Take 4 qian per dose, with 5 slices of roasted Ginger, decoct in water, strain, drink warm. Suitable for chronic cough with voice loss.
Mizhi Jian (Honey-Lard Decoction): Use 2 jin Pig Lard, render and strain, add 1 jin White Honey, refine briefly, filter clean, store in porcelain. When it becomes paste, take one teaspoon occasionally. It treats sudden aphonia; regular use moistens Lung.
Alas! Phlegm is salty; if mouth taste is bland, salty/fishy odor does not invade Lung/Stomach. Saliva belongs to Heart; if Heart is clear, saliva returns to Kidney region. Recently, disease is called "Phlegm-Fire"; the most precise analysis comes from Lao Zhu (Zhu Danxi).
Of thousand deficiencies, Yang Qi deficiency is easy to tonify if not mixed with Phlegm-Fire; "deficiency unable to accept tonification" refers to Yin deficiency with Fire moving, or damp-heat attacking simultaneously.
Tonifying Yin uses Liuwei Dihuang Wan and Bawei Wan; descending Fire requires Tortoise Shell in Hujian Wan.
Dabuyin Wan (Great Tonify Yin Pill): Consists of Phellodendron Bark (Huangbai), Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhimu), each 4 liang; Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi), Tortoise Shell (Guiban), each 6 liang, ground into powder, formed into pill-sized beads with pig spinal cord and honey. Take 70 pills on empty stomach with salt water. It is a key medicine to descend Yin Fire and strengthen Kidney Water. If Kidney pulse is flooding,峻 tonification is not tolerated, nor even Gouqi/Shanzhu prescriptions; this formula is suitable. Or remove Rehmannia, named Sanwei Buyin Wan, treating Shaoyin injury from excess alcohol/sex. This formula removes Zhimu/Huangbai, adds Xuanshen/Wumei in equal parts, plus Cardamom (Sharen) and Charred Black Dried Ginger (Chaohei Ganjiang) each 5 qian; it treats Yin deficiency with middle-cold, external heat/internal diarrhea, specifically for injured patients.
Buyin Wan: Consists of Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shudi) 5 liang; Phellodendron Bark (Huangbai), Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhimu), Tortoise Shell (Guiban), each 3 liang; Cynomorium (Suoyang), Asparagus Tuber (Tianmendong), Goji Berry (Gouqizi), White Peony Root (Baishao), each 2 liang; Schisandra Fruit (Wuweizi) 1 liang; Charred Black Dried Ginger (Chaohei Ganjiang) 3 qian (add 5 qian in cold months, or replace with Cinnamon Twig (Rougui) to guide herbs to Kidney, a contrary treatment method). Ground into powder, formed into pill-sized beads with pig spinal cord and honey. Take 70–80 pills on empty stomach with salt water; warm wine in cold months. For nocturnal emission/slippery essence, add Ostrea Shell (Muli), Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome (Baizhu), Cornus Fruit (Shanzhuyu), Toona Bark (Chungenpi); for red/white turbid urine, add Baizhu, White Poria (Baifu), Gardenia Fruit (Shanzhi), Coptis Rhizome (Huanglian); for weak legs, add Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), Tiger Tibia Bone (Hujingggu), Pyrethrum Root (Fangji), Quince (Mugua); for hernia, add Atractylodes Rhizome (Cangzhu), Huanglian, Gardenia fried in ginger juice, Chuanxiong, Evodia Fruit (Wuzhuyu), Green Tangerine Peel (Qingpi); for Spleen/Stomach weakness with aversion to cold/easy diarrhea, add Baizhu, Chenpi, double Ganjiang; for dim vision, add Chuanxiong, Danggui, Chrysanthemum, Chaihu, Huanglian, Xijiao, Vitex Fruit (Manjingzi), Fangfeng; for Qi deficiency, add Renshen, Huangqi; for left Chi pulse deficiency/right Chi pulse faint, Mingmen Fire decline, impotence, add Rougui, Fuzi, Chenxiang.
Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill), also known as Shenqi Wan: Consists of Chinese Yam (Shanyao), Cornus Fruit (Shanzhuyu), each 4 liang; Poria (Fuling), Alisma Rhizome (Zexie), Moutan Cortex (Mudanpi), each 3 liang; Rehmannia Root (Shengdi) 8 liang. (If Heart Qi insufficient/blood stasis, increase Mudanpi to 8 liang; if dribbling/blood swelling, increase Zexie to 8 liang; if weak Spleen/Stomach, increase Shanyao to 8 liang; if seminal emission/dizziness, increase Shanzhuyu to 8 liang; if phlegm-heat/fullness/cloudy urine, increase Fuling to 8 liang; if Kidney has no evil water but leakage exists, remove Zexie/Fuling, add Fushen 3 liang, Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit (Yizhi), Wuweizi, Maidong, each 2 liang). Ground into powder, formed into pill-sized beads with honey. Take 50 pills on empty stomach with plain warm water or warm wine; ginger water if phlegm present. It treats youth with Water deficiency/Fire hyperactivity, long-term Kidney Qi deficiency, emaciation/weakness, night sweats/fever, damage to five zang organs, seminal emission/bloody stool/turbid urine, etc., and women with Qi/Blood deficiency infertility, amenorrhea/steaming bone disorder, coughing blood/thirst. It collects essence/nourishes Qi, subdues Fire/guides Water, making joints flexible and Spleen Earth solid. One variant adds Zhimu/Huangbai for Yin deficiency with large thirst. If middle-cold/low appetite/easy diarrhea, remove Zhimu/Huangbai, add Sharen, charred black Ganjiang, Bei Wuweizi.
Bawei Wan (Eight-Ingredient Pill): i.e., Shenqi Wan plus Aconite Root (Fuzi) and Cassia Bark (Guixin) each 1 liang. It treats elderly with Water/Fire both deficient, Kidney deficiency/Qi exhaustion, cold/laziness of lower origin, umbilical/abdominal/back pain, frequent nocturia, soft/weary legs, sallow/black complexion, deficiency consumption/thirst/drinking, difficult urination, and all damp-heat patterns.
Eryi Wan (Two-Suitable Pill): Consists of Danggui body and Shengdi in equal parts, steamed seven times in wine, pounded with refined honey into parasol-seed-sized pills. Take 70 pills on empty stomach with wine. Tonifies Kidney, benefits Yin, adds marrow.
Ziyin Jianghuo Wan (Nourish Yin Descend Fire Pill): Consists of Huangbai 1.5 liang; Zhimu, Lotus Seed Meat (Lianrou), Fushen, Renshen, Gouqizi, each 1 liang, ground into powder. Use Shudi 2 liang pounded into paste to form pills. Take 100 pills on empty stomach with plain water.
Hujian Wan (Tiger-Knee Pill): Consists of Huangbai 8 liang, Zhimu 3 liang, Guiban 4 liang, Shudi, Chenpi, Baishao, each 2 liang, Suoyang 1.5 liang, Tiger Bone (Hugu) 1 liang (add Ganjiang 5 qian in winter). Ground into powder, mixed with honey and pig spinal cord into pills. Take 50–60 pills on empty stomach with salt water, pressing with dry food. Add Longgu 5 qian for emission, named Longhu Ji Yin Dan. Another variant adds Renshen, Huangqi, Shanyao, Gouqizi, Tusizi, Wuweizi, Duzhong, Gubuzhi, Niuxi. It treats various deficiencies, waist/leg flaccidity/pain, weakness in walking, strengthens Yuan Yang, nourishes Kidney Water, nourishes Qi/Blood.
Tonifying Yang uses Sanjian Tang and Sizhu San; Shunyuan San is admired, along with Tan'na Biantian Wan and Banlong Wan.
Sanjian Tang (Three Establishments Decoction): Consists of Chuanwu, Fuzi, Tianxiong in equal parts, decoct with Ginger. Or add little Musk. Treats Yang deficiency with external Cold attack, cold limbs, deep/faint six pulses, slippery/fast bowel/bladder movements. If Upper Jiao Yang weak, double Tianxiong; if Lower Jiao impotence, double Fuzi. Spontaneous sweating add Rougui, Wheat. Qi rebellion add Muxiang or Chenxiang, named Shunyuan San. Cold Stomach add Dingxiang, Hulao, named Dinghu Sanjian Tang.
Sizhu San (Four Pillars Powder): Consists of Fuzi, Muxiang, Fuling, Renshen in equal parts, decoct with Ginger/Jujube, add little salt, drink warm. Treats True Yang dispersion, tinnitus/dizziness, cold pain in umbilicus/abdomen, slippery diarrhea/cold viscera.
Sanxian Dan (Three Immortals Elixir): Consists of Chuanwu 1 liang, stir-fried cracked with 5 qian salt; Huixiang 3 liang stir-fried; Cangzhu 2 liang, stir-fried yellow with one handful of Congbai, remove Congbai. Ground into powder, formed into pills with wine paste. Take 50 pills on empty stomach with salt water. Avoid blood products. Tonifies Kidney/Bladder, smooths Qi/searches wind, treats deafness/dim vision; long-term use lightens waist/knees, preserves face/promotes blood, darkens hair/extends life.
Lurong Dabu Tang (Deer Antler Great Tonification Decoction): Consists of Lurong, Huangqi, Danggui, Baifu, Shudi, each 2 fen; Baishao, Baizhu, Fuzi, Renshen, Rougui, Banxia, Shihu, Wuweizi, each 3 fen; Rongrong, Duzhong, each 4 fen; Gancao 1 fen. Decoct with Ginger/Jujube on empty stomach. Treats all male deficiencies, female blood loss patterns.
Gu Rongfu Tang (Ancient Deer-Aconite Decoction): Lurong and Fuzi in equal parts, decoct with Ginger. Treats Essence/Blood depletion, tidal sweating/palpitations.
Gu Chenfu Tang (Ancient Agar-Aconite Decoction): Fuzi 3 qian, Chenxiang 1.5 qian, decoct with Ginger. Treats upper excess/lower deficiency, non-rising/falling Qi, Yin/Yang disharmony, chest/diaphragm fullness, poor appetite, limb fatigue/pain.
Gu Shenfu Tang (Ancient Ginseng-Aconite Decoction): Renshen 5 qian, Fuzi 3 qian, decoct with Ginger. Treats Yang deficiency/Qi weakness, shortness of breath/panting, spontaneous/night sweating, dizziness.
Gu Qifu Tang (Ancient Astragalus-Aconite Decoction): Huangqi and Fuzi in equal parts, decoct with Ginger. Treats Qi deficiency with spontaneous sweating/body fatigue.
Gu Jiangfu Tang (Ancient Ginger-Aconite Decoction): Ganjiang and Fuzi in equal parts, decoct in water. Treats internal cold/cold limbs, rigidity/aphonia, jaw lock/spitting foam, unconsciousness, or Yin excess with irritability, cold pain in umbilicus/abdomen, cholera/cramps, all deficiency-cold patterns.
Gu Guifu Tang (Ancient Cinnamon-Aconite Decoction): Rougui and Fuzi in equal parts, decoct with Ginger/Jujube. Treats continuous leaking spontaneous sweating.
Tan'na Biantian Wan (Tan'na Sky-Replenishing Pill): Consists of Tan'na Qi (Sea Cat Genitalia), Renshen, Baifu (boiled in Ginger juice), Danggui, Chuanxiong, Gouqi, Xiaohui, each 1.5 liang; Baizhu 2.5 liang; Gancao (honey-roasted), Muxiang, Fushen, each 1 liang; Baishao, Huangqi, Shudi, Duzhong, Niuxi, Gubuzhi, Chuanlian, Yuanzhi, each 2 liang; Walnut Meat (Hetaorou) 3 liang; Chenxiang 5 qian (Males add Zhimu/Huangbai, Females add Fuzi). Ground into powder, formed into pills with Tan'na-wine paste. Take 60 pills on empty stomach with salt wine. Treats male/female loss of Yang/Yin, various deficiencies/injuries, impotence/emission, forgetfulness/leukorrhea, uterine cold; not suitable for widows.
Banlong Wan (Spotted Dragon Pill): Consists of Deer Antler Frost (Lujiaoshuang), Deer Antler Glue (Lujiaojiao), Deer Antler Tip (Lurong), Yangqishi, Fuzi, Suanzaoren, Baiziren, Rongrong, Huangqi, each 1 liang; Danggui, Shudi, each 8 qian; Chensha 5 qian. Ground into powder, formed into pills with wine paste. Take 50 pills on empty stomach with warm wine/salt water. Treats True Yin deficiency, manages hundred diseases, nourishes five zang, supplements essence/marrow, strengthens sinews/bones, benefits Heart will, calms soul, beautifies skin/preserves youth, extends life.
Erzhi Wan andershensanjiao Dan, animals/plants with emotion, good at tonifying Qi/Blood comprehensive deficiency.
Erzhi Wan: Consists of Shudi, Guiban, Baizhu, Huangbai, each 3 liang; Shengdi, Shanzhuyu, Danggui, Zhimu, each 2 liang; Tusizi, Rongrong, Huangqi, Niuxi, Gouqi, Gubuzhi, Wuweizi, Baishao, Hujingggu, Duzhong, Shanyao, Danpi, Baifu, Renshen, each 1 liang (reduce Renshen by half for dark/thin persons). Ground into powder, formed into pills with honey. Take 80 pills with warm salt wine. Named Erzhi for meaning of Winter Solstice (one Yang born) and Summer Solstice (one Yin born). Regular use tonifies deficiency, warms waist/knees, strengthens sinews/bones, brightens eyes, nourishes Yin/descends Fire miraculously.
ershensanjiao Dan (Two Spirits Mutual Harmony Elixir): Consists of Fushen, Coix Seed (Yiyiren), each 3 liang; Suanzaoren, Gouqi, Baizhu, Shenqu, each 2 liang; Baiziren, Qianshi, Shengdi, Maidong, Danggui, Renshen, Chenpi, Baishao, Baifu, Sharen, each 1 liang. The above sixteen flavors, each "Shen" character leads eight flavors, combining Eight Festivals, totaling 24 liang, corresponding to Twenty-Four Solar Terms of a year. Ground into powder, use four cups of cooked water to refine four liang honey, boil four liang Shanyao, form pills. Take 30–50 pills with rice drink. If Blood deficiency severe, remove Baishao, add Lurong; if Spleen deficiency severe, remove Shengdi, add Wuweizi. Treats Heart/Spleen/Kidney three meridians deficiency.
Yilei Youqing Wan (Different Kinds with Emotion Pill): Consists of Lujiaoshuang, Guiban, each 3.6 liang; Lurong, Hujingggu, each 2.4 liang, ground into powder. Nine male pig spinal cords refined with honey, pounded into pills. Take 50–80 pills on empty stomach with salt water. Deer is Yang, Turtle/Tiger are Yin; Qi/Blood with emotion follows its kind, unlike minerals/grasses/trees. For those with rich diet/alcohol, add 1–2 he of Pig Bile to imply descending Fire.
Five Zang and Six Fu, various deficiency pills/elixirs, can reconnect Water and Fire.
Gu'an Xinshen Wan (Ancient Hut Heart-Kidney Pill): Consists of Shudi, Shengdi, Shanyao, Fushen, each 3 liang; Shizao, Gouqi, Guiban, Niuxi, Huanglian, Mudanpi, Lurong, each 1 liang; Danggui, Zexie, Huangbai, each 1.5 liang; Sheng Gancao 5 qian. Ground into powder, formed into pills with honey, coated with Zhusha. Take 50–100 pills on empty stomach with warm salt wine. Principle: Heart hates Heat, Kidney hates Dryness. This formula supplements essence/blood, clears heat/moistens dryness. Treats Heart/Kidney deficiency with Heat, palpitations, seminal emission/night sweats, dim vision/tinnitus, back pain/leg flaccidity, blackening hair/beard; long-term use enables conception.
Jiuyuan Xinshen Wan (Source-Investigating Heart-Kidney Pill): Consists of Niuxi, Shudi, Rongrong, Lurong, Fuzi, Renshen, Yuanzhi, Fushen, Huangqi, Shanyao, Danggui, Longgu, Wuweizi, each 1 liang; Tusizi 3 liang. Soak in medicinal wine, cook into paste, form pills. Take 50 pills on empty stomach with Jujube decoction. Same treatment as above. Regular use harmonizes Yin/Yang, tonifies Heart/Kidney deficiency, warms cold/dries damp most effectively.
Ruilian Wanzi (Auspicious Lotus Pill): Consists of Cangzhu main Spleen 1 jin (raw 4 liang, soaked in wine/vinegar/rice wash each 4 liang); Lotus Meat main Heart 1 jin (peeled/cored, soaked in wine soft, boiled in pig stomach until very tender, dried); Gouqi main Liver; Wuweizi main Vessels; Shudi main Blood; Gubuzhi main Kidney, each 2 liang. Ground into powder, use previous pig stomach pounded into paste, mixed with wine paste into pills. Take 40–50 pills on empty stomach with warm wine. Calms Heart/warms Kidney, generates blood/resolves phlegm.