四君子汤中和义,参术茯苓甘草比,益以(半)夏陈(皮)名六君(子汤),祛痰补气阳虚饵。除却半夏名(五味)异功(散),或加(木)香砂(仁)胃寒使。脾虚泄泻宜七味(白术散),霍(香干)葛木香四君子(原注:四君子加黄耆、山药,名正元丹)。
补中(益气汤人)参草术归陈,耆得升(麻)柴(胡)用更神;劳倦内伤功独擅,阳虚外感亦堪珍。
血虚身热有奇方,须用当归补血汤,五倍黄耆归一分,真阴濡布在扶阳。
一切气虚保元汤,耆外参内草中央,加(肉)桂能生命门气,痘疮灰陷与清浆。四物(汤生)地归芍药芎,血家百病此方通。八珍合入四君子,气血平调补化工。益以黄耆兼肉桂,十全大补(汤)补方雄。去芎加(五)味陈(皮)远志,人参养荣(汤)法建中(原注:四物汤加参耆,名圣愈汤)。
天王补心(丹)元(参)丹(参人)参,生地(天麦)二冬柏子仁,远志枣仁归五味,茯苓桔梗朱砂寻。
六味地黄(丸)山茱肉,丹皮泽泻苓山药,火衰附子肉桂加(名桂附八味丸),水亏黄柏知母著(名知柏地黄丸)。劳嗽(加)五味名都气(丸),八仙长寿(丸)麦(冬五)味酌。桂附八味加车(前牛)膝,丸名肾气蛊胀作(原注:桂附八味丸加玄参、芍药,名十味地黄丸,治上热下寒)。
归脾汤用术参耆,归草茯神远志随,酸枣木香龙眼肉,煎加姜枣益心脾。
托里十宣(散)参耆芎,挂心白芷(厚)朴防风,甘桔(梗)当归酒调服,疡痈脉弱赖之充。
阴盛阳虚汗自流,肾阳欲脱附(子人)参求(名参附汤),脾阳遏郁术和附(名术附汤),若卫阳虚耆附投(名耆附汤)。(原注:木附汤加姜、枣、甘草,名近效白木汤)。
重可镇逆之剂(歌七首,方八)
磁朱丸最媾阴阳,神曲能俾谷气昌,内障黑花聋并治,若医癫痫有奇长。(苏子)降气汤中苏半(夏生)姜,前(胡)陈(皮茯)苓朴草沉香,风寒咳嗽痰涎喘,肺气不行宜此方。
(朱砂)安神丸剂在清凉,归草朱(砂黄)连生地黄,昏乱怔忡时不寐,操存须令守此乡。
四磨汤治七情侵,乌药参槟(榔)及黑沉(香),磨汁微煎调逆气,虚中实证此方寻。
镇纳浮阳黑锡丹,硫黄入锡结成团,胡芦(巴破)故纸(小)茴沉(香)木(香),(肉)桂附金铃肉蔻丸。
镇阴煎用熟地甘,附(子肉)桂牛膝泽泻兼,全真一气(汤入)参(麦)冬(五)味,附术(熟)地牛(膝)降火炎。
二加龙骨治虚劳,男子失精女梦交;牡蛎白薇兼附子,(白)芍甘(草生)姜枣去浮嚣。
轻可去实之剂(歌十七者,方十九)
人参败毒(散)茯苓草,枳(壳)桔柴前(胡)羌独(活川)芎,薄荷少许姜三片,时行感冒有奇功。去参加入防(风)荆芥,荆防败毒(散)消热风;若入连翘金银花,连翘败毒(散)治疮痈。(原注:本方加陈米,名仓廪散。)
九味羌活(汤,一名冲和汤)用防风,细辛苍(术白)芷与川芎,黄芩生地同甘草,三阳解表益姜葱。
参苏饮内用陈皮,枳壳前胡半夏随,干葛木香甘桔茯,内伤外感此方奇。
香(附)苏饮内草陈皮,汗顾阴阳用颇奇,荆芥芎防(风)秦艽蔓(荆字),解肌轻剂虚人宜。
钱氏升麻葛根汤,芍药甘草合成方,阳明发热兼头痛,下利发癍痘疹良(原注:升麻葛根汤加人参、秦艽、桂枝、白芷、防风、葱白,治中风口眼喁斜,名秦艽升麻汤)。
藿香正气(散)大腹苏,芷桔二陈(汤)术朴俱,加入枣姜和胃土,感伤岚瘴力能驱。
五积散治五般积,麻黄苍(术白)芷芍归芎,枳桔桂姜甘茯薄,陈皮半夏益姜葱。
小续命汤桂(枝)附芎,麻黄参芍杏防风,薄荷半夏归甘草,风中诸经以此通。四时合病在三阳,柴葛解肌(汤)柴葛羌,白芷桔芩膏芍草,利减石膏呕(加)半姜。
苍耳散中用薄荷,辛夷白芷四般和,姜葱调服疏肝肺,清升浊降鼻渊瘥。
川芎茶调散荆防(风),(细)辛芷薄荷甘草羌,目昏鼻塞风攻上,正偏头痛悉平康(一加僵蚕、菊花)。
葛根汤内麻黄襄,二味加入桂枝汤,二阳合病自下利,无汗恶风项背强。
鸡鸣散是绝奇方,苏叶吴萸桔梗(生)姜,(木)瓜橘槟(榔)煎冷服,肿浮脚气效彰彰。
普济消毒(饮)板蓝根,翘荷甘桔与玄参,僵蚕马勃牛蒡子,荆芥银花鲜苇烹。
辛凉平剂银(花连)翘散,桔梗薄荷豆豉淡,竹叶牛(蒡)甘荆芥穗,清肃上焦温热减。
升阳散火(汤)羌柴防,参苓加入升葛汤,胃虚食冷脾阳郁,发热恶寒此剂良。
二陈(汤)平胃(散)威灵仙,柴苓青皮槟(榔生)姜添,无汗(加)麻黄头痛(加白)芷,湿寒疟疾此方先。
宣可决壅之剂(歌三首,方五)
稀涎汤用皂(角)半(夏白)矾,卒中风痰姜汤添,更有通关(散细)辛皂末,吹来得嚏生可还。
逍遥散用当归芍,柴苓术草加姜薄,取郁除蒸功最奇,调经八味(逍遥散粉)丹(皮山)栀著。
真人活命(饮)金银花,防芷归陈草节加,贝母天化兼乳没,穿山皂刺酒煎嘉。
通可行滞之剂(歌五首,方六)
导赤(散)生地与木通,草稍竹叶四般攻;口糜茎痛兼淋沥,泻火功归补水中。
五淋散用草栀仁,归芍灯心赤茯苓,热入膀胱便不利,调行水道妙通神。
溺癃不渴下焦枯,知(母黄)柏同行肉桂扶,丸号通关能利水,又名滋肾补阴虚。
六一散中滑石甘,夏天中暑渴兼烦,益元(傲)再入朱砂研,泻北玄机在补南。抑木和中(汤)白蒺藜,郁金二术青陈皮,当归砂半茯苓朴,佛手檀香木香随。
泄可去闭之剂(歌五首,方六)
(干)姜(巴)豆大黄备急丸,专攻闭痛及停寒,更疗中恶人昏倒,阴结垂危得此安。
温脾(汤)桂附与干姜,朴草同行佐大黄泄泻流连知痼冷,温通并用效非常。
防风通圣(散)大黄硝,荆芥麻黄栀芍翘,甘桔芎归膏滑石,薄荷芩术解三焦(原注:加人参、熟地、黄柏、黄连、羌活、独活、天麻、全蝎、细辛,名驱风至宝丹,治诸风热)。
凉膈(散芒)硝黄栀子翘,黄芩甘草薄荷饶,再加竹叶调蜂蜜,膈上如焚一服消。
失(笑)散蒲黄及五灵(脂),血迷心窍酒煎斟,山楂一味(童)便(饴)糖入,独圣(散)功专疗血停。
滑可去著之剂(歌七首,方七)
初痢多宗芍药汤,芩连归草桂(枝)槟(榔木)香,血多地榆槐花入,寒益黑姜热大黄。
隐君遗下滚痰方,礞石(滚痰丸)黄芩及大黄,少佐沉香为引导,顽痰怪证力能匡。
地黄饮子少阴痱,桂附苁苓薄荷(山)萸,麦(冬五)味远(志昌)蒲巴战斛,舌喑足废此方宜。
妄行独语病如狂,无热脉浮己地汤,防己防风桂枝草,汁和生地疗风扬。
脾缓中风解语汤,舌强不语用羌防,天麻桂附羚羊角,甘草枣仁竹沥姜。
催生保产(无忧散)有良方,朴艾归芎荆芥羌,耆芍菟丝枳贝草,生姜煎服子母康(朴艾七分,耆芥八分,枳壳六分,川贝一钱,归芎钱半,菟丝一钱四分,羌草五分,芍钱二分,姜三片,催生去艾加红花七分)。
侯氏黑散菊花芩,参术归芎姜桂(枝细)辛,防风牡蛎矾苓桔,为散填空酒服灵。
涩可固脱之剂(歌九首,方十)
火炎盗汗六黄汤,二地芩连柏与当,倍用黄耆偏走表,苦坚妙用敛浮阳。
卫阳不固汗洋洋,急用黄耆附子汤,止汗又传微汗出,玉屏风散术耆防。
下血淋漓治颇难,济生遗下乌梅丸,僵蚕炒研乌梅捣,醋下几回病即安。
真人养脏(汤)木香诃(子),肉蔻当归粟壳多,术芍桂参甘草共,脱肛久痢即安和。
斗门原有秘传方,黑豆干姜芍药良,甘草地榆罂粟壳,痢门逆证总堪尝。
四神(丸)故纸与吴萸,肉蔻除油五味须,大枣生姜同煮烂,五更肾泻火衰扶,
金锁固精(丸)芡莲胡,龙骨牡蛎沙蒺藜,连粉糊丸盐酒下,涩精秘气止滑遗。妄梦遗精封髓丹,砂仁黄柏草和丸,盐汤调下交水火,封固肾藏梦魂安。
甲乙归藏(汤治隔宵难睡)夜交藤,龙齿柴(胡类醋炒)簿柏子仁,生地芍归真珠母,枣沉夜合花丹参。
湿可润燥之剂(歌三首,方三)
救肺汤中杏石膏,人参甘草与阿胶,枇杷(脂)麻麦(冬)干桑叶,解郁滋干拯肺劳。
琼玉膏中生地黄,参苓白蜜炼膏尝,肺枯干咳虚劳证,金水相滋效倍彰。
生胀(散)麦冬五味参,保肺清心治暑淫,气少汗多兼口渴,病危脉绝急煎斟。
燥可去湿之剂(歌六首,方九)
干胃散中苍术朴,陈皮甘草四般药,除湿散满驱瘴岚,调味诸方从此扩。或合二陈(汤名乎陈汤)或五苓(散名胃苓汤),硝黄麦(芽神)曲均堪著,若合小柴(胡汤)名柴平(汤),煎加姜枣除食疟。
葛花解酲(汤)木香砂(仁),二苓参术蔻仁加,神曲干姜陈滓泻,温中利湿酒伤瘥。
五皮饮用五般皮,陈茯姜桑大腹奇,或用五加易桑白,脾虚腹胀此方宜。
二陈汤中半夏陈,益以茯苓甘草神,利气调中兼去湿,诸凡痰饮此为珍。
萆薢分清(饮)石菖蒲,草稍乌药智仁扶,或益茯苓盐少许,遗精白浊化为无。腰疼如带五千钱,肾著汤方古所传,甘草茯苓干姜术,补脾行水是真诠。
寒能胜热之剂(歌十三首,方十五)
泻白(散)桑皮地骨皮,甘草粳米四般宜。秋伤燥令成痰嗽,火气乘金此法奇。甘露(饮)二冬二地均,枇杷(叶黄)芩枳(壳石)斛茵陈,合和甘草平虚热,口烂龈糜吐衄珍。
(吴)茱(一分)连(六分)六一左金丸,肝郁胁疼吞吐酸,更有痢门通用剂,(木)香(黄)连丸子服之安。
温胆汤方本二陈(汤),竹茹枳实合和匀,不眠惊悸虚烦呕,日暖风和木气伸。
龙胆泻肝(汤木)通泽柴,车前生地草归偕,栀芩一派清凉品,湿热肝邪力可排。
党归芦荟(丸)黛栀将,木麝二香及四黄(黄芩、黄连、黄柏、大黄),龙胆共成十一味,肝经实火此丸攘。
犀角地黄(汤)芍药丹(皮),血升胃热火邪干,斑黄阳毒皆堪治,或益柴芩总伐肝。
四生丸用叶三般,艾(叶侧)柏(叶皆用鲜)鲜荷(叶大)生地斑,共捣成团入水化,血随火降一时还。
黄连解毒汤四味,黄柏黄芩栀子备,燥狂大热呕不眠,吐衄斑黄均可使。若云三黄石膏汤,再益麻黄及豆豉,此系伤寒温毒盛,三焦表里相兼治。
清骨散用银柴胡,胡连秦艽鳖甲符,地骨青蒿知母草,骨蒸痨热保无虞。
竹叶石膏汤人参,麦冬半夏与同斟,甘草生姜兼粳米,暑烦热渴脉虚寻。
地骨皮散四物(汤)兼,益以丹皮合三钱,阴虚火旺骨蒸热,滋肾清肝治不眠。
清营汤用玄丹参,犀角黄连竹叶心,生地麦冬银翘入,暑温谵语急煎斟。
热可制寒之剂(歌四首,方四)
回阳救急(汤)用六君,桂附干姜五味群,加麝三厘猪胆汁,三阴寒厥见奇勋。
益元(汤)艾附与干姜,麦(冬五)味知(母黄)连参草将,葱白童便为引导,内寒外热是奇方。
三生饮用(天南)星附(子川)乌,三皆生用木香扶,加参对半扶元气,卒中痰迷服之苏。
扶阳助胃(汤)吴茱萸,附(子肉)桂干姜芍陈皮,草蔻智仁甘(草)白术,虚寒上逆胃痛除。
附:《药性赋》三篇
甘性药类(凡六十种)
(黄耆)达表补虚,(白术)健脾燥湿,(地黄)有滋肾填髓之功,(人参)擅养阴生津之益。(甘草)解毒而和中,(饴糖)益荣以止渴,助脾固肾(山药)为良,利水宁心(茯苓)难得。(龙骨)降逆而安神,(鹿茸)益精而生血,补中益气多服(鹿胶),消痞软坚无如(鳖甲)。(天门冬)除湿清火,能疗偏枯。(麦门冬)润燥生津,兼通络脉,镇心宜用(朱砂),定魄还须(珀琥),(黑脂麻)润肺通肠,(赤石脂)燥湿除热。补脾益胃,久食(黄精)解毒,调中共推(白蜜),固肾者(续断),强阴者(苁蓉)。(石斛)益脾清肺,(葳蕤)除热祛风,(使君子)消积健脾,(蒲公英)散肿治痈,(乌梅)敛肝而清热,(扁豆)下气以和中。养血安胎(阿胶)为最,软坚敛汗(牡蛎)有功。(白石英、紫石英)温中无异,(兔丝子、覆盆子)益髓相同。(牛膝)治痿,(龟板)益阴,(杞子)滋肾,(枣仁)宁心,(杜仲)能健腰膝,(锁阳)最壮骨筋。(土茯苓)治痈解毒,(山茱肉)敛火涩精。消毒祛风(银花)为上,安中益气(大枣)堪珍,(苡仁)理拘挛而除湿,(柏实)养心气而平惊。明目养肝,(益母、蒺藜)俱重,壮阳起痿,(胡芦、巴戟)同称。(猪苓)利水,(羊藿)益阴。补心脾者(益智),涩精气者(金樱)。(桑螵蛸)之固肾,(骨碎补)之强筋。(五味)则肺气能敛,(木瓜)则脚气可平。(龙眼肉)补心神,暂时见效。(何首乌)止血脱,久疟宜寻。
辛性药类(凡八十二种)
四君子汤具有平和正义的功效,由人参、白术、茯苓、甘草四味药等分组成。若在此基础上加入半夏和陈皮,则称为六君子汤,适用于祛除痰湿并补益气虚及阳虚之证。若去掉半夏,则称为异功散;若在异功散基础上再加入木香和砂仁,则适用于胃寒之证。脾虚导致的泄泻适宜使用七味白术散(原注:四君子汤加黄芪、山药,名为正元丹)。
补中益气汤包含人参、甘草、白术、当归、陈皮,若加入黄芪,再配合升麻和柴胡,其功效更为神奇;此方擅长治疗因劳累过度导致的内伤,对于阳虚兼外感的情况也极为珍贵。
血虚导致的身热有一个奇特的方剂,即当归补血汤,其中黄芪与当归的比例为五比一,通过扶助阳气来滋养真阴。
一切气虚之证可使用保元汤,方中黄芪在外、人参在内、甘草居中,若加入肉桂能温补命门之火,可用于治疗痘疮塌陷不起以及清浆(指痘疹后期脓液稀薄)之症。四物汤由熟地黄、当归、芍药、川芎组成,是治疗血病各类疾病的通用方。将八珍汤中的四物汤与四君子汤合用,可气血双补,调和平衡。若再加入黄芪和肉桂,即为十全大补汤,是补方中的雄健之作。若去掉川芎,加入五味子、陈皮、远志,则为人参养荣汤(原注:四物汤加人参、黄芪,名为圣愈汤)。
天王补心丹由玄参、丹参、人参、生地黄、天冬、麦冬、柏子仁、酸枣仁、远志、五味子、当归、茯苓、桔梗、朱砂组成。
六味地黄丸由山茱萸、牡丹皮、泽泻、茯苓、山药组成。若火衰(肾阳不足),加入附子和肉桂,名为桂附八味丸;若水亏(肾阴不足),加入黄柏和知母,名为知柏地黄丸。劳嗽(慢性咳嗽)加入五味子,名为都气丸;八仙长寿丸则在都气丸基础上酌加麦冬和五味子。在桂附八味丸基础上加入车前子和牛膝,名为肾气丸,用于治疗蛊胀(腹部积水肿胀)(原注:桂附八味丸加玄参、芍药,名为十味地黄丸,治疗上热下寒)。
归脾汤由白术、人参、黄芪、当归、甘草、茯神、远志、酸枣仁、木香、龙眼肉组成,煎煮时加入生姜和大枣,以补益心脾。
托里十宣散由人参、黄芪、川芎、挂金灯(或作“挂心”,疑为笔误或别名,此处依原文)、白芷、厚朴、防风、甘草、桔梗、当归组成,用酒调服,适用于疮疡痈肿且脉象虚弱者,赖此方以充实体气。
阴盛阳虚导致汗出不止,若肾阳欲脱,需用人参和附子,名为参附汤;若脾阳被遏郁,需用白术和附子,名为术附汤;若卫阳虚,需用黄芪和附子,名为耆附汤(原注:术附汤加姜、枣、甘草,名为近效白术汤)。
重镇降逆的药剂(歌诀七首,方剂八个):
磁朱丸最能调和阴阳,神曲能促进谷气昌盛,可治疗内障、眼前黑花、耳聋,若用于治疗癫痫也有奇效。苏子降气汤中包含苏子、半夏(生)、生姜、前胡、陈皮、茯苓、厚朴、甘草、沉香,适用于风寒咳嗽、痰涎多、气喘,因肺气不宣宜用此方。
朱砂安神丸属于清凉剂,由当归、甘草、朱砂、黄连、生地黄组成,适用于神志昏乱、心悸、失眠,心神需守于此方所定之安宁。
四磨汤治疗七情(喜怒忧思悲恐惊)侵袭所致的气逆,由乌药、人参、槟榔、黑沉香组成,磨汁微煎后服用以调理逆气,虚实夹杂之证可用此方。
黑锡丹用于镇纳浮越之阳气,由硫黄与铅锡结成团块,加入葫芦巴、破故纸(补骨脂)、小茴香、沉香、木香、肉桂、附子、金铃子(川楝子)、肉蔻(肉豆蔻)制成丸药。
镇阴煎由熟地黄、甘草、附子、肉桂、牛膝、泽泻组成。全真一气汤加入人参、麦冬、五味子、附子、白术、熟地黄、牛膝,以降火炎。
二加龙骨散治疗虚劳,男子遗精、女子梦交;由牡蛎、白薇、附子、白芍、甘草、生姜、大枣组成,可去除浮越之邪气。
轻扬发散以去实邪的药剂(歌诀十七首,方剂十九个):
人参败毒散由茯苓、甘草、枳壳、桔梗、柴胡、前胡、羌活、独活、川芎组成,加少许薄荷和三片生姜,对时行感冒有奇效。若加入防风、荆芥,即为荆防败毒散,可消除风热;若加入连翘、金银花,即为连翘败毒散,治疗疮痈(原注:本方加陈米,名为仓廪散)。
九味羌活汤(一名冲和汤)使用防风、细辛、苍术、白芷、川芎、黄芩、生地黄、甘草,配合生姜、葱白,可解三阳经表邪。
参苏饮内含陈皮、枳壳、前胡、半夏、干葛(葛根)、木香、甘草、桔梗、茯苓,对内伤兼外感之证有奇效。
香苏饮内含甘草、陈皮,调和阴阳之用颇奇特,若加入荆芥、川芎、防风、秦艽、蔓荆子,则为解肌轻剂,适宜体虚之人使用。
钱氏升麻葛根汤由芍药、甘草合成,适用于阳明经发热兼头痛,以及下利、发斑、痘疹良效(原注:升麻葛根汤加人参、秦艽、桂枝、白芷、防风、葱白,治中风口眼歪斜,名为秦艽升麻汤)。
藿香正气散含大腹皮、紫苏、白芷、桔梗、二陈汤(半夏、陈皮)、白术、厚朴,加入大枣、生姜以调和胃气,能驱除感受岚瘴之气。
五积散治疗五种积滞,由麻黄、苍术、白芷、芍药、当归、川芎、枳壳、桔梗、桂枝、生姜、甘草、茯苓、薄荷、陈皮、半夏组成,煎煮时加生姜、葱白。
小续命汤含桂枝、附子、川芎、麻黄、人参、芍药、杏仁、防风、薄荷、半夏、当归、甘草,可通治风中诸经之证。四时合病在三阳经,可用柴葛解肌汤(柴胡、葛根、羌活),若见白芷、桔梗、黄芩、石膏、芍药、甘草,若利减则去石膏,呕吐则加半夏、生姜。
苍耳散中使用薄荷、辛夷、白芷四味药调和,加姜葱调服可疏肝肺,使清气上升浊气下降,鼻渊(鼻窦炎)自愈。
川芎茶调散由荆芥、防风、细辛、白芷、薄荷、甘草、羌活组成,适用于目昏鼻塞、风邪攻上引起的正偏头痛,皆可平复(一加僵蚕、菊花)。
葛根汤内含麻黄,这两味药加入桂枝汤中,适用于二阳合病自下利、无汗恶风、项背强几几之证。
鸡鸣散是绝妙的方剂,由苏叶、吴茱萸、桔梗、生姜、木瓜、橘红、槟榔组成,煎好后冷服,治疗肿浮脚气效果显著。
普济消毒饮含板蓝根、连翘、荷梗(或作荷叶,原文为翘荷,疑指连翘、荷梗或类似组合,此处依常见配伍理解为连翘、薄荷等,但严格按原文提取实体)、甘草、桔梗、玄参、僵蚕、马勃、牛蒡子、荆芥、金银花、鲜苇茎烹煮。
银翘散为辛凉平剂,由金银花、连翘、桔梗、薄荷、淡豆豉、竹叶、牛蒡子、甘草、荆芥穗组成,可清肃上焦温热。
升阳散火汤由羌活、柴胡、防风组成,加入人参、茯苓即为升葛汤(此处原文表述略有混淆,通常升阳散火汤含升麻、葛根等,原文意指加入参苓后的变化或相关方义),适用于胃虚食冷、脾阳郁结导致的发热恶寒,此剂良效。
二陈汤合平胃散加威灵仙,再加柴胡、茯苓、青皮、槟榔、生姜,若无汗加麻黄,头痛加白芷,此为治疗湿寒疟疾的首选方。
宣通决壅的药剂(歌诀三首,方剂五个):
稀涎汤由皂角、半夏、白矾组成,卒然中风痰迷,加姜汤送服。另有通关散,由细辛、皂角末组成,吹入鼻孔得嚏则生机可还。
逍遥散由当归、芍药、柴胡、茯苓、白术、甘草组成,加生姜、薄荷,取疏郁除蒸之功最奇。若加入丹皮、栀子,即为八味逍遥散(逍遥散粉加丹皮、栀子)。
真人活命饮由金银花、防风、白芷、当归、陈皮、甘草节、贝母、天花粉、乳香、没药、穿山甲、皂角刺组成,用酒煎服佳。
通利行滞的药剂(歌诀五首,方剂六个):
导赤散由生地黄、木通、甘草梢、竹叶四味药组成,治疗口糜、茎痛、淋沥,泻火之功归于补水(滋阴)。
五淋散由甘草、栀子仁、当归、芍药、灯心草、赤茯苓组成,热入膀胱致小便不利,调行水道妙如通神。
溺癃(小便不通)不渴属下焦枯,知母、黄柏同用,肉桂扶持,丸剂名为通关丸,能利水,又名滋肾丸,补阴虚。
六一散由滑石、甘草组成,夏天中暑口渴心烦,益元散再入朱砂研末,泻北方(肾/水)玄机在于补南方(心/火)。抑木和中汤由白蒺藜、郁金、白术、苍术、青皮、陈皮、当归、砂仁、半夏、茯苓、厚朴、佛手、檀香、木香组成。
泄下以去闭结的药剂(歌诀五首,方剂六个):
备急丸由干姜、巴豆、大黄组成,专攻闭痛及停寒,更疗中恶人昏倒,阴结垂危得此安。
温脾汤由桂枝、附子、干姜、厚朴、甘草、大黄组成,佐大黄泄下,治疗泻痢流连、知痼冷,温通并用效非常。
防风通圣散由大黄、芒硝、荆芥、麻黄、栀子、芍药、连翘、甘草、桔梗、川芎、当归、石膏、滑石、薄荷、黄芩、白术组成,解三焦之邪(原注:加人参、熟地、黄柏、黄连、羌活、独活、天麻、全蝎、细辛,名为驱风至宝丹,治诸风热)。
凉膈散由芒硝、大黄、栀子、连翘、黄芩、甘草、薄荷组成,再加竹叶调蜂蜜,膈上如火烧,一服即消。
失笑散由蒲黄及五灵脂组成,血迷心窍,酒煎斟服。山楂一味加童便、饴糖,独圣散功专疗血停。
滑润以去著留的药剂(歌诀七首,方剂七个):
初痢多宗芍药汤,由黄芩、黄连、当归、甘草、桂枝、槟榔、木香组成,血多加地榆、槐花,寒加黑姜,热加大黄。
隐君遗下滚痰方,即礞石滚痰丸,由礞石、黄芩、大黄组成,少佐沉香为引导,顽痰怪证力能匡扶。
地黄饮子治少阴痱证,由桂枝、附子、苁蓉、茯苓、薄荷、山茱萸、麦冬、五味子、远志、石菖蒲、巴戟天、石斛组成,舌喑足废此方适宜。
妄行独语病如狂,无热脉浮用己地汤,由防己、防风、桂枝、甘草、生地黄组成,汁和生地疗风扬。
脾缓中风解语汤,舌强不语用羌活、防风、天麻、桂枝、附子、羚羊角、甘草、枣仁、竹沥、生姜。
催生保产无忧散有良方,由厚朴、艾叶、当归、川芎、荆芥、羌活、黄芪、芍药、菟丝子、枳壳、贝母、甘草组成,生姜煎服子母康(厚朴艾叶七分,黄芪荆芥八分,枳壳六分,川贝一钱,归芎钱半,菟丝一钱四分,羌活甘草五分,芍药钱二分,姜三片,催生去艾加红花七分)。
侯氏黑散由菊花、黄芩、人参、白术、当归、川芎、生姜、桂枝、细辛、防风、牡蛎、白矾、茯苓、桔梗组成,为散填空酒服灵。
涩敛以固脱的药剂(歌诀九首,方剂十个):
火炎盗汗用六黄汤,由二地(生地、熟地)、黄芩、黄连、黄柏、当归组成,倍用黄芪偏走表,苦坚妙用敛浮阳。
卫阳不固汗洋洋,急用黄芪附子汤,止汗又传微汗出,玉屏风散由白术、黄芪、防风组成。
下血淋漓治颇难,济生遗下乌梅丸,僵蚕炒研、乌梅捣碎,醋下几回病即安。
真人养脏汤由木香、诃子、肉蔻、当归、粟壳(罂粟壳)组成,加白术、芍药、桂枝、人参、甘草共奏,脱肛久痢即安和。
斗门原有秘传方,黑豆、干姜、芍药良,甘草、地榆、罂粟壳,痢门逆证总堪尝。
四神丸由破故纸(补骨脂)与吴茱萸、肉蔻、五味子、大枣、生姜同煮烂组成,五更肾泻火衰扶。
金锁固精丸由芡实、莲子、沙苑蒺藜、龙骨、牡蛎组成,连粉糊丸盐酒下,涩精秘气止滑遗。妄梦遗精封髓丹,由砂仁、黄柏、甘草和丸,盐汤调下交水火,封固肾藏梦魂安。
甲乙归藏汤治隔宵难睡,由夜交藤、龙齿、柴胡(醋炒)、柏子仁、生地黄、芍药、当归、真珠母、枣仁、沉水香、夜合花、丹参组成。
湿润以润燥的药剂(歌诀三首,方剂三个):
救肺汤中杏(杏仁)、石膏、人参、甘草、阿胶、枇杷叶、麻仁、麦冬、干桑叶,解郁滋干拯肺劳。
琼玉膏中生地黄、人参、茯苓、白蜜炼膏尝,肺枯干咳虚劳证,金水相滋效倍彰。
生胀散由麦冬、五味子、人参组成,保肺清心治暑淫,气少汗多兼口渴,病危脉绝急煎斟。
燥烈以去湿的药剂(歌诀六首,方剂九个):
干胃散中苍术、厚朴、陈皮、甘草四般药,除湿散满驱瘴岚,调味诸方从此扩。或合二陈汤名平陈汤,或合五苓散名胃苓汤,硝黄麦芽神曲均堪著,若合小柴胡汤名柴平汤,煎加姜枣除食疟。
葛花解酲汤由木香、砂仁、茯苓、人参、白术、蔻仁、神曲、干姜、陈皮组成,温中利湿酒伤瘥。
五皮饮用五种皮,陈皮、茯苓、生姜、桑白皮、大腹皮奇,或用五加皮易桑白皮,脾虚腹胀此方宜。
二陈汤中半夏、陈皮,益以茯苓、甘草、神曲,利气调中兼去湿,诸凡痰饮此为珍。
萆薢分清饮由石菖蒲、甘草梢、乌药、益智仁组成,或益茯苓盐少许,遗精白浊化为无。腰疼如带五千钱,肾著汤方古所传,由甘草、茯苓、干姜、白术组成,补脾行水是真诠。
寒凉以胜热的药剂(歌诀十三首,方剂十五个):
泻白散由桑白皮、地骨皮、甘草、粳米四般宜。秋伤燥令成痰嗽,火气乘金此法奇。甘露饮由二冬(天冬、麦冬)、二地(生地、熟地)、枇杷叶、黄芩、枳壳、石斛、茵陈、甘草组成,合和甘草平虚热,口烂龈糜吐衄珍。
左金丸由吴茱萸一分、黄连六分组成,治肝郁胁疼吞吐酸,更有痢门通用剂,木香黄连丸子服之安。
温胆汤方本二陈汤,竹茹、枳实合和匀,不眠惊悸虚烦呕,日暖风和木气伸。
龙胆泻肝汤由木通、泽泻、柴胡、车前子、生地黄、甘草、当归、栀子、黄芩组成,一派清凉品,湿热肝邪力可排。
当归芦荟丸由当归、芦荟、青黛、栀子、木香、麝香、二香(可能指沉香、木香或其他,原文简略)、四黄(黄芩、黄连、黄柏、大黄)、龙胆共成十一味,肝经实火此丸攘。
犀角地黄汤由芍药、丹皮、犀角、生地黄组成,血升胃热火邪干,斑黄阳毒皆堪治,或益柴芩总伐肝。
四生丸用叶三般,艾叶、侧柏叶、鲜荷叶、生地黄,共捣成团入水化,血随火降一时还。
黄连解毒汤四味,黄柏、黄芩、栀子、黄连备,燥狂大热呕不眠,吐衄斑黄均可使。若云三黄石膏汤,再益麻黄及豆豉,此系伤寒温毒盛,三焦表里相兼治。
清骨散用银柴胡、胡黄连、秦艽、鳖甲、地骨皮、青蒿、知母、甘草,骨蒸痨热保无虞。
竹叶石膏汤由人参、麦冬、半夏、甘草、生姜、粳米组成,暑烦热渴脉虚寻。
地骨皮散四物汤兼,益以丹皮合三钱,阴虚火旺骨蒸热,滋肾清肝治不眠。
清营汤由玄参、丹参、犀角、黄连、竹叶心、生地黄、麦冬、金银花、连翘组成,暑温谵语急煎斟。
温热以制寒的药剂(歌诀四首,方剂四个):
回阳救急汤用六君子汤,加桂枝、附子、干姜、五味子群,加麝三厘猪胆汁,三阴寒厥见奇勋。
益元汤由艾叶、附子、干姜、麦冬、五味子、知母、黄连、人参、甘草组成,葱白童便为引导,内寒外热是奇方。
三生饮由天南星、附子、川乌组成,三皆生用,木香扶,加参对半扶元气,卒中痰迷服之苏。
扶阳助胃汤由吴茱萸、附子、肉桂、干姜、芍药、陈皮、草蔻、益智仁、甘草、白术组成,虚寒上逆胃痛除。
附:《药性赋》三篇
甘性药类(凡六十种)
黄芪达表补虚,白术健脾燥湿,地黄有滋肾填髓之功,人参擅养阴生津之益。甘草解毒而和中,饴糖益荣以止渴,助脾固肾山药为良,利水宁心茯苓难得。龙骨降逆而安神,鹿茸益精而生血,补中益气多服鹿胶,消痞软坚无如鳖甲。天门冬除湿清火,能疗偏枯。麦门冬润燥生津,兼通络脉,镇心宜用朱砂,定魄还须琥珀,黑脂麻润肺通肠,赤石脂燥湿除热。补脾益胃,久食黄精解毒,调中共推白蜜,固肾者续断,强阴者苁蓉。石斛益脾清肺,葳蕤除热祛风,使君子消积健脾,蒲公英散肿治痈,乌梅敛肝而清热,扁豆下气以和中。养血安胎阿胶为最,软坚敛汗牡蛎有功。白石英、紫石英温中无异,兔丝子、覆盆子益髓相同。牛膝治痿,龟板益阴,杞子滋肾,枣仁宁心,杜仲能健腰膝,锁阳最壮骨筋。土茯苓治痈解毒,山茱肉敛火涩精。消毒祛风银花为上,安中益气大枣堪珍,苡仁理拘挛而除湿,柏实养心气而平惊。明目养肝,益母、蒺藜俱重,壮阳起痿,胡芦、巴戟同称。猪苓利水,羊藿益阴。补心脾者益智,涩精气者金樱。桑螵蛸之固肾,骨碎补之强筋。五味则肺气能敛,木瓜则脚气可平。龙眼肉补心神,暂时见效。何首乌止血脱,久疟宜寻。
辛性药类(凡八十二种)
Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) embodies the principle of harmony and righteousness. It consists of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), Poria (Fuling), and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) in equal proportions. If Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi) are added, it is called Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction), which is indicated for dispelling phlegm and tonifying Qi deficiency and Yang deficiency. If Banxia is removed, it is named Yi Gong San (Extraordinary Efficacy Powder); if Muxiang (Vladimiria Root) and Sharen (Amomum Fruit) are further added to Yi Gong San, it is suitable for treating Stomach Cold. Pi Xu Xie Xie (Spleen Deficiency Diarrhea) is best treated with Qi Wei Bai Zhu San (Seven-Ingredient Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder) (Original Note: Si Jun Zi Tang plus Astragali Radix (Huangqi) and Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Shanyao) is named Zheng Yuan Dan).
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) contains Renshen, Gancao, Baizhu, Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), and Chenpi. When Huangqi (Astragalus Root) is added, along with Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu) and Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma), its efficacy becomes even more miraculous; this formula excels in treating internal injury due to fatigue and overwork, and is also precious for cases of Yang deficiency with external contraction.
For body heat caused by Blood deficiency, there is a unique formula: Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang (Tangkuei Decoction for Tonifying Blood), where the ratio of Huangqi to Danggui is five to one. True Yin is nourished and distributed by supporting Yang.
For all types of Qi deficiency, Bao Yuan Tang (Preserve the Origin Decoction) can be used. In this formula, Huangqi is on the outside, Renshen inside, and Gancao in the center. Adding Rougui (Cinnamon Bark) can warm and tonify the Gate of Vitality (Mingmen). It is indicated for sunken acne sores and thin pus. Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) consists of Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Shudi), Danggui, Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao), and Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong); it is a universal formula for treating various diseases related to Blood. Combining Si Wu Tang with Si Jun Zi Tang forms Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction), which harmonizes and tonifies both Qi and Blood. Adding Huangqi and Rougui creates Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (Ten Significant Great Tonification Decoction), a powerful tonic formula. Removing Chuanxiong and adding Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), Chenpi, and Polygalae Radix (Yuanzhi) yields Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang (Ginseng Nourishing the Vigor Decoction) (Original Note: Si Wu Tang plus Renshen and Huangqi is named Sheng Yu Tang).
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Emperor of Heaven Pill to Tonify the Heart) contains Scrophulariae Radix (Xuanshen), Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Danshen), Renshen, Rehmanniae Radix (Shengdi), Asparagi Racemosi Rhizoma (Tian Dong), Ophiopogonis Radix (Mai Dong), Semen Ziziphi Spinosae (Baiziren), Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (Suanzaoren), Polygalae Radix (Yuanzhi), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi), Danggui, Fuling, Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng), and Cinnabaris (Zhusha).
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) consists of Corni Fructus (Shanzhuyu), Moutan Cortex (Danpi), Alisma Rhizoma (Zexie), Fuling, and Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Shanyao). For Fire Decline (Kidney Yang Deficiency), add Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata (Fuzi) and Rougui, named Gui Fu Ba Wei Wan (Cinnamon and Aconite Eight-Ingredient Pill); for Water Deficiency (Kidney Yin Deficiency), add Phellodendri Cortex (Huangbai) and Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu), named Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Anemarrhena and Phellodendron Rehmannia Pill). For chronic cough (Lao Sou) with Wuweizi, it is named Du Qi Wan (Nine-Energy Pill); Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan (Eight Immortals Longevity Pill) adds Maidong and Wuweizi to Du Qi Wan. Adding Cheqianzi (Plantago Seed) and Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi) to Gui Fu Ba Wei Wan creates Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill), used for Gu Zhang (Abdominal Distension/Ascites) (Original Note: Gui Fu Ba Wei Wan plus Scrophulariae Radix (Xuan Shen) and Baishao is named Shi Wei Di Huang Wan, treating Upper Heat and Lower Cold).
Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction) uses Baizhu, Renshen, Huangqi, Danggui, Gancao, Fushen (Poria with Wood), Yuanzhi, Suanzaoren, Muxiang, and Longyanrou (Longan Aril). Decoct with Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger) and Dazao (Jujube) to benefit the Heart and Spleen.
Tuo Li Shi Xuan San (Interior-Supporting Ten Exposures Powder) contains Renshen, Huangqi, Chuanxiong, Guaxin (likely a variant or error, possibly referring to Gualou or similar, but kept as per text), Baihz, Houpo, Fangfeng, Gancao, Jiegeng, and Danggui. Taken with wine, it supports patients with ulcers and carbuncles who have weak pulses.
When Yin is Excess and Yang is Deficient, sweat flows spontaneously. If Kidney Yang is about to collapse, use Renshen and Fuzi, named Shen Fu Tang (Ginseng and Aconite Decoction). If Spleen Yang is suppressed, use Baizhu and Fuzi, named Shu Fu Tang (Atractylodes and Aconite Decoction). If Wei Yang (Defensive Yang) is deficient, use Huangqi and Fuzi, named Qi Fu Tang (Astragalus and Aconite Decoction) (Original Note: Shu Fu Tang plus Shengjiang, Dazao, and Gancao is named Jin Xiao Bai Zhu Tang).
**Formulas for Heavy Sedation to Descend Rebellion (7 Verses, 8 Formulas)**
Ci Zhu Wan (Magnetite and Cinnabar Pill) best harmonizes Yin and Yang. Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) promotes grain Qi. It treats internal eye obstructions, black spots in vision, and deafness, and has miraculous effects for epilepsy.
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Seed Decoction to Direct Qi Downward) contains Su Zi, Banxia (raw), Shengjiang, Qianhu (Peucedani Radix), Chenpi, Fuling, Houpo, Gancao, and Chenxiang (Aquilaria Wood). It is indicated for Wind-Cold cough with profuse sputum and wheezing due to Lung Qi stagnation.
Zhu Sha An Shen Wan (Cinnabar Calming the Spirit Pill) is a cooling formula containing Danggui, Gancao, Zhusha, Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), and Shengdi. It treats confusion, palpitations, and insomnia, helping the mind find peace.
Si Mo Tang (Four Grinds Decoction) treats Qi rebellion caused by emotional disturbances. It contains Wuyao (Lindera Root), Renshen, Binglang (Areca Seed), and Heichenxiang (Black Agarwood). Ground into juice and slightly decocted, it regulates rebellious Qi and is suitable for mixed deficiency-excess patterns.
Hei Xi Dan (Black Tin Pill) sedates floating Yang. It is made from Sulfur and Lead-Tin alloy, plus Hu Lu Ba (Mucuna Seed), Gubuzhi (Psoralea Fruit), Xiaohui (Fennel Fruit), Chenxiang, Muxiang, Rougui, Fuzi, Jinlingzi (Toosendan Fruit), and Roudoukou (Nutmeg).
Zhen Yin Jian (Settling Yin Decoction) uses Shudi, Gancao, Fuzi, Rougui, Niuxi, and Zexie. Quanzhen Yiqi Tang (Complete True One-Energy Decoction) adds Renshen, Maidong, Wuweizi, Fuzi, Baizhu, Shudi, and Niuxi to descend fire.
Er Jia Long Gu San (Two Shells and Dragon Bone Powder) treats consumptive disease: seminal emission in men and nocturnal dreams in women. It contains Musculus Ostreae Concha (Muli), Baiwei (Cynanchum Atratum Root), Fuzi, Baishao, Gancao, Shengjiang, and Dazao to disperse floating pathogenic factors.
**Formulas for Light Dispersal to Remove Excess (17 Verses, 19 Formulas)**
Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Detoxifying Powder) contains Fuling, Gancao, Zhike (Bitter Orange Peel), Jiegeng, Chaihu, Qianhu, Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), and Chuanxiong. Add a little Bohe (Mint) and three slices of Shengjiang for epidemic colds. Adding Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) and Jingjie (Schizonepeta Spike) creates Jing Fang Bai Du San (Schizonepeta and Saposhnikovia Detoxifying Powder) for wind-heat. Adding Lianqiao (Forsythia Fruit) and Yinhua (Honeysuckle Flower) creates Lianqiao Bai Du San for carbuncles (Original Note: Adding aged rice creates Cang Lin San).
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine-Ingredient Notopterygium Decoction, also known as Chonghe Tang) uses Fangfeng, Xixin (Asarum Root), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), Chuanxiong, Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Shengdi, and Gancao. With Shengjiang and Congbai, it releases the exterior of the Three Yang meridians.
Shen Su Yin (Ginseng and Perilla Infusion) contains Chenpi, Zhike, Qianhu, Banxia, Gange (Kudzu Root), Muxiang, Gancao, Jiegeng, and Fuling. It is effective for internal injury with external contraction.
Xiang Su Yin (Costus and Perilla Infusion) contains Gancao and Chenpi, balancing Yin and Yang. Adding Jingjie, Chuanxiong, Fangfeng, Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix), and Manjingzi (Vitex Fruit) creates a mild muscle-relieving formula suitable for deficient persons.
Qian Shi Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang (Dr. Qian's Kudzu and Cimicifuga Decoction) combines Shaoyao and Gancao. It treats Yangming fever with headache, diarrhea, macules, and chickenpox (Original Note: Adding Renshen, Qinjiao, Guizhi, Baizhi, Fangfeng, and Congbai treats facial paralysis, named Qin Jiao Sheng Ma Tang).
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Agastache Regulating Qi Powder) contains Dafupi (Areca Peel), Zisu (Perilla Leaf), Baizhi, Jiegeng, Er Chen Tang (Pinellia and Citrus Decoction), Baizhu, and Houpo. Adding Dazao and Shengjiang harmonizes the Stomach and expels miasma.
Wu Ji San (Five Accumulations Powder) treats five types of accumulation. It contains Mahuang (Ephedra), Cangzhu, Baizhi, Baishao, Danggui, Chuanxiong, Zhike, Jiegeng, Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), Shengjiang, Gancao, Fuling, Bohe, Chenpi, and Banxia. Decoct with Shengjiang and Congbai.
Xiao Xu Ming Tang (Minor Continuation of Life Decoction) contains Guizhi, Fuzi, Chuanxiong, Mahuang, Renshen, Baishao, Xingren (Apricot Seed), Fangfeng, Bohe, Banxia, Danggui, and Gancao. It treats wind striking various meridians. For four-season combined diseases in the Three Yang meridians, use Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Muscle-Releasing Decoction) containing Chaihu, Genge, Qianghuo, Baizhi, Jiegeng, Huangqin, Shigao (Gypsum), Baishao, and Gancao. Reduce Shigao if diarrhea decreases; add Banxia and Shengjiang if vomiting occurs.
Cang Er San (Xanthium Powder) uses Bohe, Xinyi (Magnolia Flower), and Baizhi. With Shengjiang and Congbai, it disperses Liver and Lung wind, raising clear Qi and lowering turbid Qi, curing Bi Yuan (Sinusitis).
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Chuanxiong Tea-Promoting Powder) contains Jingjie, Fangfeng, Xixin, Baizhi, Bohe, Gancao, and Qianghuo. It treats blurred vision, nasal congestion, and headaches caused by wind attacking upwards (Add Jiangcan and Juhua for enhanced effect).
Ge Gen Tang (Kudzu Decoction) contains Mahuang. Added to Gui Zhi Tang, it treats concurrent diseases of two Yang meridians with spontaneous diarrhea, aversion to wind, and stiffness of the neck and back.
Ji Ming San (Rooster Crowing Powder) is an excellent formula containing Suye (Perilla Leaf), Wuyu (Evodia Fruit), Jiegeng, Shengjiang, Mugua (Chaenomeles Fruit), Juhong (Citrus Peel), and Binglang. Taken cold after decoction, it effectively treats edematous gout.
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Benefit Toxin-Resolving Infusion) contains Banlangen (Isatis Root), Lianqiao, Hegeng (Lotus Stem), Gancao, Jiegeng, Xuanshen, Jiangcan (Silkworm), Mabo (Stelechocarpus Spore), Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus), Jingjie, Yinhua, and Xianweigen (Reed Rhizome).
Yinqiao San (Forsythia Powder) is a neutral-cooling agent containing Yinhua, Lianqiao, Jiegeng, Bohe, Danshi (Fermented Soybean), Zhuye (Bamboo Leaf), Niubangzi, Gancao, and Jingjie Sui (Schizonepeta Tip). It clears and purifies the Upper Jiao and reduces warm-heat.
Sheng Yang San Huo Tang (Raise Yang Scatter Fire Decoction) contains Qianghuo, Chaihu, and Fangfeng. Adding Renshen and Fuling creates Sheng Ge Tang. It treats fever and aversion to cold due to Stomach deficiency, cold food intake, and Spleen Yang depression.
Er Chen Tang (Two-Chen Decoction) combined with Ping Wei San (Peaceful Stomach Powder) plus Weilingxian (Syneilesis Root), Chaihu, Fuling, Qingpi (Green Citrus Peel), Binglang, and Shengjiang. Add Mahuang for no sweating, Baizhi for headache. This is the primary formula for Wet-Cold Malaria.
**Formulas for Opening to Resolve Obstruction (3 Verses, 5 Formulas)**
Xi Xian Tang (Clear Saliva Infusion) uses Zaorao (Soap Pod), Banxia, and Baifan (Alum). For sudden stroke with phlegm obstruction, take with Shengjiang decoction. Tong Guan San (Pass Through Orifice Powder) made of Xixin and Zaorao powder blown into the nose induces sneezing and restores life.
Xiao Yao San (Free and Easy Wanderer Powder) contains Danggui, Baishao, Chaihu, Fuling, Baizhu, and Gancao, with Shengjiang and Bohe. It excellently resolves stagnation and steaming bone disorder. Adding Danpi (Moutan Cortex) and Zhizi (Gardenia Fruit) creates Ba Wei Xiao Yao San (Eight-Ingredient Free and Easy Wanderer Powder).
Zhen Ren Huo Ming Yin (True Person Reviving Life Infusion) contains Yinhua, Fangfeng, Baizhi, Danggui, Chenpi, Gancao Jie (Licorice Knot), Beimu (Fritillaria Bulb), Tianhua Fen (Trichosanthes Root), Ruxiang (Frankincense), Moyao (Myrrh), Shanzhijia (Pangolin Scale), and Zaocis Spina (Hedgehog Spine). Decoct with wine.
**Formulas for Unblocking to Promote Circulation (5 Verses, 6 Formulas)**
Dao Chi San (Direct to the Heart Powder) contains Shengdi, Mutong (Akebia Stem), Gancao Shao (Licorice Tip), and Zhuye. It treats mouth ulcers, penile pain, and dribbling, clearing fire by nourishing water.
Wu Lin San (Five Strangury Powder) contains Gancao, Zhizi Ren (Gardenia Seed), Danggui, Baishao, Dengxin Cao (Juncus Medulla), and Chi Fuling (Red Poria). It treats heat entering the Bladder causing difficult urination, regulating the water pathways.
Niao Long (Urinary Retention) without thirst indicates Lower Jiao dryness. Zhimu and Huangbai are used together with Rougui. The pill is named Tong Guan Wan (Pass Through Orifice Pill) to promote urination, also known as Zi Shen Wan (Nourish Kidney Pill) for Yin deficiency.
Liu Yi San (One-to-Six Powder) contains Huashi (Talcum) and Gancao. For summer heatstroke with thirst and irritability, add Zhusha to create Yi Yuan San (Benefit Origin Powder). Clearing the North (Water/Kidney) relies on nourishing the South (Fire/Heart). Yi Mu He Zhong Tang (Suppress Wood Harmonize Middle Decoction) contains Baijili (Tribulus Fruit), Yujin (Curcuma Rhizome), Baizhu, Cangzhu, Qingpi, Chenpi, Danggui, Sharen, Banxia, Fuling, Houpo, Foshou (Buddha's Hand), Tanxiang (Sandalwood), and Muxiang.
**Formulas for Purging to Remove Closure (5 Verses, 6 Formulas)**
Bei Ji Wan (Emergency Pill) contains Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), Badou (Croton Seed), and Dahuang (Rhubarb Root). It specifically attacks closure pain and retained cold, treating sudden evil fainting and critical Yin constipation.
Wen Pi Tang (Warm the Spleen Decoction) contains Guizhi, Fuzi, Ganjiang, Houpo, Gancao, and Dahuang. Assisted by Dahuang to purge, it treats lingering diarrhea due to chronic cold, combining warming and unblocking for extraordinary efficacy.
Fang Feng Tong Sheng San (Saposhnikovia Universal Victory Powder) contains Dahuang, Xiaoshio (Mirabilite), Jingjie, Mahuang, Zhizi, Baishao, Lianqiao, Gancao, Jiegeng, Chuanxiong, Danggui, Shigao, Huashi, Bohe, Huangqin, and Baizhu. It resolves the Three Jiao (Original Note: Adding Renshen, Shudi, Huangbai, Huanglian, Qianghuo, Duhuo, Tianma, Quanxie, and Xixin creates Qu Feng Zhi Bao Dan, treating various wind-heat).
Liang Ge San (Cool the Diaphragm Powder) contains Xiaoshio, Dahuang, Zhizi, Lianqiao, Huangqin, Gancao, and Bohe. Add Zhuye and honey to instantly relieve burning sensation in the diaphragm.
Shi Xiao San (Laughing Out Pain Powder) contains Puhuang (Lygodium Spore) and Wulingzhi (Trogopterorus Faeces). Decoct with wine for blood confusing the heart orifices. Shanzha (Hawthorn Fruit) alone with Tongbian (Child's Urine) and Yitang (Maltose) forms Du Sheng San, specializing in stopping blood stasis.
**Formulas for Sliding to Remove Adherence (7 Verses, 7 Formulas)**
Initial dysentery often follows Shao Yao Tang (Peony Decoction) containing Huangqin, Huanglian, Danggui, Gancao, Guizhi, Binglang, and Muxiang. Add Diyü (Sanguisorba Root) and Huaihua (Sophora Flower) for more blood; add Heijiang (Charred Ginger) for cold; add Dahuang for heat.
The Rolling Phlegm Formula left by Yin Jun (Rolling Phlegm Pill) contains Mengshi (Hydrophilic Magnetite), Huangqin, and Dahuang. A little Chenxiang guides it to treat stubborn phlegm and strange syndromes.
Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Decoction) treats Shaoin Fei (Flaccidity Syndrome). It contains Guizhi, Fuzi, Rongrong (Cynomorium), Fuling, Bohe, Shanzhuyu, Maidong, Wuweizi, Yuanzhi, Shichangpu (Acorus Rhizome), Bazhitan (Morinda Root), and Shihu (Dendrobium Stem). It is suitable for tongue stiffness and leg weakness.
Wild talk and madness-like behavior with no fever and floating pulse is treated with Ji Di Tang, containing Fangji (Stephania Root), Fangfeng, Guizhi, Gancao, and Shengdi. Juice mixed with Shengdi treats wind agitation.
Pi Huan Zhong Feng Jie Yu Tang (Spleen Flaccidity Stroke Speech-Unblocking Decoction) for stiff tongue and inability to speak uses Qianghuo, Fangfeng, Tianma (Gastrodia Rhizome), Guizhi, Fuzi, Lingyangjiao (Saiga Antelope Horn), Gancao, Zaoren, Zhuli (Bamboo Juice), and Shengjiang.
Cu Sheng Bao Chan Wu You San (Urgent Birth Protecting Product Worries-Free Powder) is an excellent formula containing Houpo, Aiye (Mugwort Leaf), Danggui, Chuanxiong, Jingjie, Qianghuo, Huangqi, Baishao, Tusisi (Cuscuta Seed), Zhike, Beimu, Gancao, and Shengjiang. Decoct with ginger for mother and child health (Specific dosages provided in original note: remove Aiye and add Honghua for urgent birth).
Hou Shi Hei San (Master Hou's Black Powder) contains Juhua (Chrysanthemum Flower), Huangqin, Renshen, Baizhu, Danggui, Chuanxiong, Shengjiang, Guizhi, Xixin, Fangfeng, Muli (Oyster Shell), Baifan, Fuling, and Jiegeng. Made into powder and taken with wine.
**Formulas for Astringing to Secure Collapse (9 Verses, 10 Formulas)**
Liu Huang Tang (Six Yellow Decoction) treats night sweats due to fire flare-up. It contains Erdì (Shengdi and Shudi), Huangqin, Huanglian, Huangbai, and Danggui. Doubling Huangqi directs action to the exterior; bitter astringency calms floating Yang.
Wei Yang Bu Gu (Defensive Yang not firm) causes profuse sweating. Urgently use Huangqi and Fuzi. For slight sweating, Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Powder) using Baizhu, Huangqi, and Fangfeng is transmitted.
Profuse lower bleeding is hard to treat. Ji Sheng leaves Wu Mei Wan (Medlar Pill). Jiangcan (powdered) and Wu Mei (crushed) taken with vinegar bring quick relief.
Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang (True Person Nourish Viscera Decoction) contains Muxiang, Kezi (Areca Nut), Roudoukou, Danggui, and Yuke (Poppy Husk). Combined with Baizhu, Baishao, Guizhi, Renshen, and Gancao, it treats prolapse and chronic dysentery.
Dou Men Secret Recipe contains Heidou (Black Soybean), Ganjiang, Baishao, Gancao, Diyü, and Yingsuke (Poppy Husk), effective for severe dysentery.
Si Shen Wan (Four Spirits Pill) contains Gubuzhi (Psoralea Fruit), Wuyu (Evodia Fruit), Roudoukou, Wuweizi, Dazao, and Shengjiang. Boiled together, it treats dawn diarrhea due to Kidney Fire Decline.
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Golden Lock Essence-Stabilizing Pill) contains Qianshi (Euryale Seed), Lianzi (Lotus Seed), Shayuanjili (Asterisk Fern Spore), Longgu (Dragon Bone), and Muli. Rolled in paste and taken with salt wine, it secures essence and stops leakage. Feng Sui Dan (Seal Marrow Pill) for dream emission contains Sharen, Huangbai, and Gancao. Taken with salt water to harmonize Water and Fire, it secures the Kidney storehouse.
Jia Yi Gui Cang Tang (Jia-Yi Return to Storehouse Decoction) for sleeplessness contains Yejiaoteng (Polygonum Vine), Longchi (Dragon Teeth), Chaihu (vinegar-fried), Baiziren, Shengdi, Baishao, Danggui, Zhenzhumu (Pearl Mother), Zaoren, Chenxiang, Yehehua (Albizia Flower), and Danshen.
**Formulas for Moistening to Dryness (3 Verses, 3 Formulas)**
Jiu Fei Tang (Save Lung Decoction) contains Xingren (Apricot Seed), Shigao, Renshen, Gancao, Ejiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), Pipaye (Loquat Leaf), Maziren (Hemp Seed), Maidong, and Sangye (Mulberry Leaf). It resolves stagnation, moistens dryness, and saves Lung consumption.
Qiong Yu Gao (Jade Dew Paste) is made from Shengdi, Renshen, Fuling, and white honey. It treats Lung dryness, dry cough, and consumption, with double efficacy in nourishing Metal and Water.
Sheng Zhang San (Generate Swelling Powder) contains Maidong, Wuweizi, and Renshen. It protects the Lung, clears the Heart, and treats Summerheat. For shortness of breath, excessive sweating, and thirst in critical conditions with absent pulse, decoct urgently.
**Formulas for Drying to Remove Dampness (6 Verses, 9 Formulas)**
Gan Wei San (Dry Stomach Powder) contains Cangzhu, Houpo, Chenpi, and Gancao. It removes dampness, dissipates fullness, and drives out miasma. Combined with Er Chen Tang, it is named Ping Chen Tang; combined with Wu Ling San, it is named Wei Ling Tang. Adding Xiaoshio, Dahuang, Maiya (Barley Sprout), and Shenqu is effective. Combined with Xiao Chai Hu Tang, it is named Chai Ping Tang, with Shengjiang and Dazao to treat food-type malaria.
Ge Hua Jie Cheng Tang (Kudzu Flower Relieve Intoxication Decoction) contains Muxiang, Sharen, Fuling, Renshen, Baizhu, Roudoukou, Shenqu, Ganjiang, and Chenpi. It warms the middle, promotes dampness removal, and cures alcohol injury.
Wu Pi Yin (Five Peels Infusion) uses five peels: Chenpi, Fuling, Shengjiang, Sangbaipi (Mulberry Root Bark), and Dafupi. Using Wujiaopi (Acanthopanacis Cortex) instead of Sangbaipi is suitable for Spleen deficiency abdominal distension.
Er Chen Tang (Two-Chen Decoction) contains Banxia and Chenpi, plus Fuling, Gancao, and Shenqu. It benefits Qi, harmonizes the middle, and removes dampness; it is precious for all phlegm-fluid retention.
Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Clear Turbid Infusion) contains Shichangpu, Gancao Shao, Wuyao, and Zhiren (Smartweed Seed). Adding Fuling and a little salt eliminates seminal emission and leukorrhea. Yao Teng Ru Dai Wu Qian Qian (Waist Pain like Five-Thousand Coins) is treated with Shen Zhuo Tang (Kidney Fixation Decoction): Gancao, Fuling, Ganjiang, and Baizhu, truly supplementing the Spleen and moving water.
**Formulas for Cold to Overcome Heat (13 Verses, 15 Formulas)**
Xie Bai San (Drain White Powder) contains Sangbaipi (Mulberry Root Bark), Digupi (Lycium Root Bark), Gancao, and Jingmi (Coix Seed). It treats autumn dryness-induced phlegm-cough and fire attacking Metal. Gan Lu Yin (Sweet Dew Infusion) contains Erdong (Tian Dong and Mai Dong), Erdì (Shengdi and Shudi), Pipaye, Huangqin, Zhike, Shihu, Yinchen (Capillaris Herb), and Gancao. Harmonized with Gancao, it clears deficiency heat and treats mouth ulcers and gum erosion.
Zuo Jin Wan (Left Metal Pill) contains Wuzhuyu (Evodia Fruit) and Huanglian (Coptis Rhizoma). It treats Liver stagnation rib pain and acid regurgitation. Muxiang and Huanglian pills are also general agents for dysentery.
Wen Dan Tang (Warm Gallbladder Decoction) is based on Er Chen Tang, adding Zhuru (Bamboo Shavings) and Zhishi (Bitter Orange Fruit). It treats insomnia, palpitations, deficiency vexation, and vomiting.
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentian Drain Liver Decoction) contains Mutong, Zexie, Chaihu, Cheqianzi, Shengdi, Gancao, Danggui, Zhizi, and Huangqin. These cooling herbs drain damp-heat Liver pathogens.
Dang Gui Lu Hui Wan (Tangkuei and Aloe Pill) contains Danggui, Luhui (Aloe), Qingdai (Indigo Naturalis), Zhizi, Muxiang, Shexiang (Musk), Er Xiang, Si Huang (Huangqin, Huanglian, Huangbai, Dahuang), and Longdan. It drains excess fire of the Liver meridian.
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang (Rhinoceros Horn Rehmannia Decoction) contains Baishao, Danpi, Xi Jiao (now substituted by Shuiniu Jiao or other substitutes), and Shengdi. It treats rising blood, Stomach fire, macules, jaundice, and Yang toxicity. Adding Chaihu and Huangqin generally drains the Liver.
Si Sheng Wan (Four Raw Herbs Pill) uses Aiye (Mugwort Leaf), Cebeiye (Platycladus Leaf), Xianhaye (Lotus Leaf), and Shengdi. Crushed and dissolved in water, it descends blood with fire.
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang (Coptis Resolving Toxicity Decoction) contains Huangbai, Huangqin, Zhizi, and Huanglian. It treats restlessness, mania, high fever, vomiting, insomnia, hematemesis, epistaxis, macules, and jaundice. San Huang Shi Gao Tang adds Mahuang and Danshi for severe Warm-Toxin in Taiyang/Yangming, treating both exterior and interior of the Three Jiao.
Qing Gu San (Clear Bone Powder) contains Yin Chaihu (Stellariae Radix), Hulant (Picrorhiza Rhizome), Qin Jiao (Gentian Root), Biejia (Turtle Shell), Digupi, Qinghao (Artemisia Annua), Zhimu, and Gancao. It prevents bone-steaming tuberculosis fever.
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction) contains Renshen, Maidong, Banxia, Gancao, Shengjiang, and Jingmi. It treats summer heat, vexation, thirst, and weak pulse.
Digupi San (Lycium Root Bark Powder) combines Si Wu Tang with Danpi. It treats Yin deficiency with fire hyperactivity, bone-steaming heat, nourishes the Kidney, clears the Liver, and treats insomnia.
Qing Ying Tang (Clear Camp Decoction) contains Xuanshen, Danshen, Xi Jiao, Huanglian, Zhuye Xin (Bamboo Leaf Heart), Shengdi, Maidong, Yinhua, and Lianqiao. Decoct urgently for summer-warmth with delirium.
**Formulas for Heat to Control Cold (4 Verses, 4 Formulas)**
Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang (Return Yang Rescue Emergency Decoction) uses Liu Jun Zi Tang plus Guizhi, Fuzi, Ganjiang, and Wuweizi. Adding Moshe (Musk) and Zhuyedan (Pig Bile) shows miraculous merit for Three-Yin cold厥 (cold extremities).
Yi Yuan Tang (Benefit Origin Decoction) contains Aiye, Fuzi, Ganjiang, Maidong, Wuweizi, Zhimu, Huanglian, Renshen, and Gancao. Guided by Congbai and Tongbian, it is a unique formula for internal cold and external heat.
San Sheng Yin (Three Raw Decoction) contains Tian Nanxing (Arisaema Rhizome), Fuzi, and Chuanwu (Aconitum Carmichaelii Root). All raw, guided by Muxiang. Adding half dose of Renshen supports primal Qi; it revives patients with stroke-phlegm confusion.
Fu Yang Zhu Wei Tang (Support Yang Assist Stomach Decoction) contains Wuzhuyu, Fuzi, Rougui, Ganjiang, Baishao, Chenpi, Cao Kou (Black Cardamom), Zhiren, Gancao, and Baizhu. It removes stomach pain from deficiency-cold counterflow.
**Appendix: "Properties of Medicinals" Three Sections**
Written by Xiao Huan of Luling, courtesy name Lianquan.
**Category of Sweet-Natured Medicinals (60 kinds)**
Huangqi (Astragalus Root) reaches the exterior and tonifies deficiency; Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) strengthens the Spleen and dries dampness; Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) has the merit of nourishing the Kidney and filling marrow; Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) excels in nourishing Yin and generating fluids. Gancao (Licorice Root) detoxifies and harmonizes the middle; Yitang (Maltose) benefits nutritive Qi and stops thirst; Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) is good for assisting the Spleen and securing the Kidney; Fuling (Poria) is rare for promoting urination and calming the Heart. Longgu (Dragon Bone) descends rebellion and calms the spirit; Lurong (Deer Antler Glue) benefits essence and generates blood; Lu Jiao Jiao (Deer Antler Gelatin) tonifies the middle and benefits Qi when taken in excess; Biejia (Turtle Shell) is unsurpassed for dissipating masses and softening hardness. Tianmendong (Asparagus Racemosus Rhizome) removes dampness and clears fire, treating hemiplegia. Maidong (Ophiopogon Root) moistens dryness and generates fluids, connecting collaterals; Zhusha (Cinnabar) should be used to calm the Heart; Pohu (Amber) is needed to stabilize the soul; Heizhima (Black Sesame) moistens the Lungs and unblocks the intestines; Chishizhi (Red Kaolin) dries dampness and removes heat. Huangjing (Polygonatum Rhizome) detoxifies with long-term use for strengthening the Spleen and Stomach; Baimi (White Honey) is recommended for harmonizing the middle; Xuduan (Dipsacus Root) secures the Kidney; Congrong (Cynomorium) strengthens Yin. Shihu (Dendrobium Stem) benefits the Spleen and clears the Lungs; Weirui (Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome) removes heat and dispels wind; Shijunzi (Quisqualis Fruit) eliminates accumulation and strengthens the Spleen; Pugongying (Dandelion) dissipates swelling and treats carbuncles; Wumei (Mume Fruit) astringes the Liver and clears heat; Bidou (Lablab Bean) directs Qi downward and harmonizes the middle. Ejiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin) is best for nourishing Blood and calming the fetus; Muli (Oyster Shell) has merit in softening hardness and stopping sweating. Baishiying (White Quartz) and Zishiying (Purple Quartz) equally warm the middle; Tusizi (Cuscuta Seed) and Fupenzi (Rubus Fruit) similarly benefit marrow. Niuxi (Achyranthes Root) treats flaccidity; Guiban (Turtle Shell) benefits Yin; Gouqi (Goji Berry) nourishes the Kidney; Suanzaoren (Ziziphus Seed) calms the Heart; Duzhong (Eucommia Bark) strengthens waist and knees; Suoyang (Cynomorium) most strongly strengthens bones and sinews. Tufuling (Smilax Glabra Rhizome) treats carbuncles and detoxifies; Shanzhuyu (Cornus Fruit) astringes fire and secures essence. Yinhua (Honeysuckle Flower) is superior for detoxifying and dispelling wind; Dazao (Jujube) is precious for calming the middle and benefiting Qi; Yiren (Coix Seed) relieves spasms and removes dampness; Baishi (Lotus Seed Endosperm) nourishes Heart Qi and calms fright. Yimucao (Motherwort) and Jili (Tribulus Fruit) are both important for brightening eyes and nourishing the Liver; Huluhba (Mucuna Seed) and Bajitian (Morinda Root) are jointly praised for strengthening Yang and treating impotence. Zhuling (Polyporus) promotes urination; Yangyuanhu (Epimedium) benefits Yin. Yizhi (Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit) tonifies Heart and Spleen; Jinying (Cherokee Rose Fruit) astringes essence. Sangpiaoxiao (Mantis Egg-case) secures the Kidney; Gusuibu (Drynaria Rhizome) strengthens sinews. Wuweizi (Schisandra Fruit) can astringe Lung Qi; Mugua (Chaenomeles Fruit) can level Gout. Longyanrou (Longan Aril) tonifies Heart Spirit with temporary effect; Heshouwu (Polygonum Multiflorum Root) stops bleeding and is sought for chronic malaria.
**Category of Acrid-Natured Medicinals (82 kinds)**