〔丹〕健忘精神短少者多，亦有痰者。
〔《灵》〕黄帝曰∶人之善忘者，何气使然？岐伯曰∶上气不足，下气有余，肠胃实而心气虚，
虚则荣卫留于下，久之不以时上，故善忘也。（大惑论）
〔《千》〕孔子大圣枕中方
龟甲（即龟板自败者） 龙骨 远志 菖蒲
上四味，等分为末，酒服方寸匕，日三服。常令人大聪明。（《衍义》云，龟甲以其灵于
物象，用补心甚验。）
治多忘方。
菖蒲（一分） 茯苓 茯神 人参（各五分） 远志（七分）
上五味为末，酒服方寸匕，日三夜一，五日效。
〔《局》〕定志丸 治善忘，安神定志。（方见惊门。）
〔《圣》〕《千金翼》、《圣惠》同，补心虚治健忘，令人耳目聪明。用戊子日服，开心不忘方。
菖蒲 远志（各一分）
上捣为细末，服方寸匕，食后令人耳目聪明，从外见里，及千里外事。令人长生，去三百病，
毒不能为害。
〔《肘》〕治人心孔 塞，多忘喜误，丁酉日密自至市，买远志着巾角中为末，服之，勿令
人知。
肾盛怒而不止则伤志，志伤则喜忘其前言。（全文见诊死生。）
血并于下，气并于上，乱而喜忘。（全文见刺虚实。）
运气 喜忘皆属心火虚。经云∶火不及曰伏明，伏明之纪，其病昏或悲忘。又云∶太阳司天，
寒气下临，心气上从善忘。又云∶太阳之复，甚则入心，善忘善悲是也。
《本草》商陆花，主人心 塞，多忘喜误，取花阴干百日，捣末，日暮水服方寸匕，
卧思念所欲事，即于眼中自觉。
〔《集》〕健忘∶列缺 心俞 神门 中脘 三里 少海（灸）。
〔无〕 KT 者心高，心高则满于肺，中 而善忘，难开以言。（全文见诊。）
〔丹〕健忘症多因精神元气短少所致，也有由痰浊引起的。
〔《灵枢》〕黄帝问：人之所以容易遗忘，是什么气机导致的？岐伯回答：上部正气不足，下部邪气有余，肠胃充实而心气虚弱，虚则营卫之气滞留于下，久而久之不能按时上行，所以容易遗忘。（出自《大惑论》）
〔《千金方》〕孔子大圣枕中方
龟甲（即自然死亡的乌龟的背甲，即龟板） 龙骨 远志 石菖蒲
以上四味药，等分研为细末，用酒送服一方寸匕，每日三次服用。常服可使人头脑聪明。（《衍义》说，龟甲因其灵性应于物象，用来补心非常有效。）
治疗多忘症的方子。
石菖蒲（一分） 茯苓 茯神 人参（各五分） 远志（七分）
以上五味药研为细末，用酒送服一方寸匕，白天三次、夜间一次，五日见效。
〔《局方》〕定志丸 治疗善忘，安神定志。（方剂见惊悸门。）
〔《圣济总录》〕《千金翼方》、《太平圣惠方》相同，补心虚治疗健忘，使人耳目聪明。选择在戊子日服用，开心不忘方。
石菖蒲 远志（各一分）
以上捣碎研为细末，服用一方寸匕，饭后服用使人耳目聪明，能洞察内外，甚至知晓千里之外的事。令人长寿，去除三百种疾病，毒邪不能侵害。
〔《肘后备急方》〕治疗人心窍闭塞，多忘且喜欢出错，在丁酉日秘密前往集市，购买远志放在头巾角中研为细末，服用它，不要让人知道。
肾气过盛发怒不止则会伤及志，志受伤则喜欢忘记以前的话。（全文见诊死生篇。）
血气并聚于下部，气并聚于上部，气血逆乱而喜欢遗忘。（全文见刺虚实篇。）
运气学说认为，喜忘都属于心火虚。经书说：火运不及称为伏明，伏明之纪，其病症表现为昏沉或悲伤健忘。又说：太阳司天之年，寒气下临，心气上从，易患善忘。又说：太阳复气发作，严重时入心，表现为善忘和善悲。
《本草》记载商陆花，主治人心窍闭塞，多忘且喜欢出错，取花朵阴干一百天，研为细末，傍晚用水送服一方寸匕，躺下思念想要做的事，就会在眼中自觉显现。
〔《针灸大成》〕健忘：列缺 心俞 神门 中脘 足三里 少海（施灸）。
〔无〕KT者心高，心高则满于肺，中焦痞塞而善忘，难以用言语开导。（全文见诊法篇。）
[Dan] Amnesia is mostly caused by a deficiency of spirit and vital energy, but there are also cases caused by phlegm.
[Ling Shu] The Yellow Emperor asked: What qi mechanism causes people to be prone to forgetfulness? Qibo replied: When the qi in the upper part is insufficient and the qi in the lower part is excessive, the intestines and stomach are full while the heart qi is deficient. Due to this deficiency, Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) qi remain stagnant in the lower part, and over time fail to ascend to the upper part when they should, thus leading to forgetfulness. (From "Da Huo Lun")
[Qian Jin] Kongzi Dasheng Zhenzhong Fang (Great Sage Pillow-Middle Decoction of Confucius)
Guizhi (Tortoise Plastron, specifically from naturally deceased tortoises) Longgu (Dragon Bone) Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix) Changpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma)
The above four herbs are ground into fine powder in equal proportions. Take one fangcun bi (a traditional measuring spoon) with wine, three times a day. Regular use enhances mental clarity. (Yan Yi states that Guizhi, due to its spiritual resonance with phenomena, is very effective for tonifying the heart.)
Formula for treating frequent forgetting.
Changpu (1 fen) Fuling (Poria) Fushen (Poria with Hostwood) Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 5 fen) Yuanzhi (7 fen)
The above five herbs are ground into powder. Take one fangcun bi with wine, three times during the day and once at night; efficacy is expected within five days.
[Jufang] Dingzhi Wan (Calming Will Pill) Treats amnesia, calms the spirit and stabilizes the will. (Formula seen under Jing Men/Palpitation Section.)
[Shengji Zonglu] Qianjin Yifang and Taiping Shenghui Fang are identical. Tonifies heart deficiency to treat amnesia, making ears and eyes sharp. Take on a Wuzi day. Kaixin Buwang Fang (Open Heart Forget-Not Formula).
Changpu Yuanzhi (each 1 fen)
Crush and grind into fine powder. Take one fangcun bi. Taken after meals, it sharpens hearing and vision, allowing one to see inside from outside, and even perceive events a thousand li away. It promotes longevity, eliminates three hundred diseases, and prevents harm from toxins.
[Zhouhou Beiji Fang] To treat blocked heart orifices, frequent forgetting, and errors: On a Dingyou day, secretly go to the market, buy Yuanzhi, place it in the corner of a headscarf, grind it into powder, and take it without letting others know.
If kidney qi becomes excessively angry and does not subside, it injures the Zhi (Will). If Zhi is injured, one tends to forget previous words. (Full text seen in Zhen Si Sheng section.)
When blood accumulates in the lower part and qi accumulates in the upper part, chaos ensues leading to forgetfulness. (Full text seen in Ci Xu Shi section.)
According to Yunqi (Five Movements and Six Qi) theory, amnesia belongs to Heart Fire deficiency. The classics state: When Fire movement is insufficient, it is called Fu Ming (Hidden Brightness). In the Ji (Pattern) of Fu Ming, the disease manifests as dizziness or sorrowful forgetfulness. It also states: When Taiyang governs the year, cold qi descends, and Heart qi follows upward, leading to amnesia. It also states: When Taiyang reversion occurs, if severe, it enters the Heart, manifesting as amnesia and sorrow.
Bencao records Shanglu Flower (Phytolaccae Radix flower), which treats blocked heart orifices, frequent forgetting, and errors. Take flowers, dry them in shade for one hundred days, grind into powder, and take one fangcun bi with water at dusk. Lie down and think about desired matters, and one will perceive them visually.
[Jicheng] Amnesia: Lieque Xinshu Shenmen Zhongwan Zusanli Shaohai (Moxibustion).
[Wu] KT refers to a high-positioned Heart. A high Heart leads to fullness in the Lung, obstruction in the middle Jiao, and amnesia, making it difficult to open the mind with words. (Full text seen in Zhen Fa section.)