此厥阴经证。其筋脉循阴器。络舌本。厥阴经受病。其筋脉劲急。故舌卷囊缩者难治。治用当
归四逆汤。（方见前。与吴茱萸生姜汤同为一方）吴茱萸生姜汤。（可加当归四逆。名曰当归四
逆。加吴茱萸生姜汤）
吴茱萸（二两） 生姜（半斤切） 人参
上用水煎。不拘时服。
【代灸涂脐膏】
附子 马兰子 蛇床子 木香
肉桂 吴茱萸（各等分）
上六味细末。用面一匙。药一匙。或各半匙。生姜汁和煨成膏。摊纸上。圆三寸许。贴脐下关
元、气海。自晓至晚。其火力可代灸百壮。脐痛亦可贴之。
（此邪热客心肺。上攻头目为肿盛。俗云大头天行病）
头面肿盛。目不能关。上喘。咽喉不利。舌干口燥。治用试效方普济消毒饮子。
黄芩 黄连（各半两） 人参（三钱） 橘红
玄参 生甘草 柴胡 桔梗（各二钱）
黍粘子 马勃 板蓝根（各一钱） 僵蚕（炒）
升麻（各五分） 连翘（一钱）
上十四味细末。半以汤调。时时服之。半用蜜丸。口噙化之。或加防风、薄荷、川芎、当归身
。咀。或大便硬。加酒煨大黄一钱或二钱以利之。如肿势盛大。宜针刺之。
（此是病瘥已好。或因饮食或因动作而再病者。曰劳复）
瘥后又头重目眩。治用小柴胡汤。（方见前）
瘥后又自热无汗。神气不清爽。治用小柴胡汤。（方见前）
瘥后又身热无汗。心下大烦。骨节疼痛。目眩。恶寒。食则呕。用三因橘皮汤。
橘皮（一两半） 甘草（炙。半两） 人参（二钱半） 竹茹（半两）
上锉。每服五钱。水一盏半。生姜三片。枣子一枚。煎七分。食前服。
瘥后面肿。或腰以下肿。治用索矩三和汤。
橘皮 浓朴 槟榔 白术（各三两）
甘草（炙） 紫苏（各二两。去粗梗） 木通 海金沙（各一两）
上锉。每服五钱。水一盏。生姜三片。煎至八分。温服。
如鼻上有汗出。必气血和而自愈。
大病瘥后。虚烦不得眠。此胆寒也。治用三因温胆汤。
半夏 枳实 竹茹（各二两） 橘皮（三两）
甘草（一两） 白茯苓（一两）
上六味锉。每服酌量多少。水一盏半。生姜五片。枣一枚。煎七分。去渣。食前。温服。
这是厥阴经的证候。其筋脉循行经过阴器，联络舌根。厥阴经受邪发病，导致筋脉拘急僵硬，因此出现舌头卷缩、睾丸上提的症状属于难治之症。治疗应当使用当归四逆汤。（该方剂见前文，与吴茱萸生姜汤实为同一基础方）吴茱萸生姜汤。（可在原方基础上加入当归四逆汤的药物，命名为“当归四逆加吴茱萸生姜汤”）
吴茱萸（二两） 生姜（半斤，切片） 人参
以上药物用水煎煮，不拘泥于固定时间服用。
【代灸涂脐膏】
附子 马兰子 蛇床子 木香
肉桂 吴茱萸（各等分）
将上述六味药研成细末。取面粉一匙，药粉一匙，或者各取半匙，用生姜汁调和并煨制成膏状。涂抹在纸上，直径约三寸，贴敷于脐下的关元穴和气海穴。从早晨贴到晚上，其热力作用可代替艾灸一百壮。如果脐部疼痛也可以贴敷此膏。
（这是由于邪热客居在心肺，向上攻冲头目导致肿胀严重，俗称“大头天行病”）
头面部肿胀严重，眼睛无法睁开，呼吸急促气喘，咽喉不利，舌头干燥，口中有燥感。治疗应当使用试效方普济消毒饮子。
黄芩 黄连（各半两） 人参（三钱） 橘红
玄参 生甘草 柴胡 桔梗（各二钱）
黍粘子（牛蒡子） 马勃 板蓝根（各一钱） 僵蚕（炒制）
升麻（各五分） 连翘（一钱）
将上述十四味药研成细末。一半用药汤调服，不时服用；另一半制成蜜丸，含化吞服。或者加入防风、薄荷、川芎、当归身。咀嚼后服用。如果大便干硬，加入酒煨大黄一钱或二钱以通利大便。如果肿胀形势盛大，适宜采用针刺疗法。
（这是疾病初愈后，因为饮食不当或过度劳累活动而导致病情复发，称为“劳复”）
疾病初愈后又出现头部沉重、头晕目眩，治疗应当使用小柴胡汤。（该方剂见前文）
疾病初愈后又出现自发性发热、无汗，神气不清爽，治疗应当使用小柴胡汤。（该方剂见前文）
疾病初愈后又出现身体发热、无汗，心下部极度烦闷，骨节疼痛，头晕目眩，恶寒，进食则呕吐，使用三因橘皮汤。
橘皮（一两半） 甘草（炙制，半两） 人参（二钱半） 竹茹（半两）
以上药物切碎。每次服用五钱，加水一盏半，生姜三片，大枣一枚，煎至七分满，饭前服用。
疾病初愈后面部浮肿，或者腰部以下浮肿，治疗应当使用索矩三和汤。
橘皮 浓朴 槟榔 白术（各三两）
甘草（炙制） 紫苏（各二两，去除粗梗） 木通 海金沙（各一两）
以上药物切碎。每次服用五钱，加水一盏，生姜三片，煎至八分满，温服。
如果鼻子上有汗出，说明气血调和，疾病必自愈。
大病初愈后，虚烦不得安眠，这是因为胆寒所致。治疗应当使用三因温胆汤。
半夏 枳实 竹茹（各二两） 橘皮（三两）
甘草（一两） 白茯苓（一两）
以上六味药切碎。每次根据情况酌量多少，加水一盏半，生姜五片，大枣一枚，煎至七分满，去渣滓，饭前温服。
This is a syndrome of the Jueyin Meridian (Jueyin Jing). The sinews and vessels traverse the genitalia and connect to the root of the tongue. When the Jueyin Meridian is affected by pathogenic factors, the sinews and vessels become stiff and tense; therefore, cases presenting with tongue retraction and testicular retraction are difficult to treat. Treatment should employ Danggui Sini Tang (Angelica Decoction for Cold Extremities) [See formula above; it shares the same base as Wuzhuyu Shengjiang Tang]. Wuzhuyu Shengjiang Tang (Evodia and Fresh Ginger Decoction) [Can be modified by adding ingredients from Danggui Sini Tang, named Danggui Sini Tang plus Evodia and Fresh Ginger Decoction].
Evodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu, 吴茱萸) (2 liang), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 生姜) (0.5 jin, sliced), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参).
Decoct these ingredients in water and take at any time without restriction.
[Plaster for Navel Application as Substitute for Moxibustion]
Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi, 附子), Kalanchoes Herba (Malanzi, 马兰子), Cnidii Fructus (Shechuangzi, 蛇床子), Aucklandiae Radix (Muxiang, 木香), Cinnamomi Cortex (Rougui, 肉桂), Evodiae Fructus (Wuzhuyu, 吴茱萸) (equal parts).
Grind the above six herbs into fine powder. Mix one spoonful of flour with one spoonful of herbal powder, or half a spoonful of each, using juice of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 生姜) to form a paste. Spread onto paper, approximately three cun in diameter, and apply to the Guan Yuan (CV4) and Qi Hai (CV6) acupoints below the navel. From morning until evening, its thermal effect can substitute for one hundred moxibustion cones. It may also be applied for umbilical pain.
(This condition arises from pathogenic heat lodging in the Heart and Lung, attacking upward to cause severe swelling of the head and eyes, commonly known as "Big Head Epidemic Disease".)
Severe swelling of the head and face, inability to open the eyes, upper body wheezing and panting, throat obstruction, tongue dryness, and oral dryness. Treatment should employ Shi Xiao Fang Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin Zi (Puji Xiaodu Yin from the Trial-Efficacy Formula).
Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 黄芩), Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian, 黄连) (each 0.5 liang), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参) (3 qian), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Juhong, 橘红), Scrophulariae Radix (Xuanshen, 玄参), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Cruda (Sheng Gancao, 生甘草), Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 柴胡), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng, 桔梗) (each 2 qian), Arctii Fructus (Shuniuzi, 黍粘子), Lasiosphaerae Sclerotium (Mabo, 马勃), Isatidis Radix (Banlangen, 板蓝根) (each 1 qian), Bombyx Batryticatus (Jiangcan, 僵蚕) (stir-fried), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 升麻) (each 5 fen), Forsythiae Fructus (Lianqiao, 连翘) (1 qian).
Grind the above fourteen herbs into fine powder. Half is mixed with decoction and taken frequently; the other half is formed into honey pills and held in the mouth to dissolve. Alternatively, add Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 防风), Menthae Haplocalycis Herba (Bohe, 薄荷), Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), and Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Dangguishen, 当归身). Chew before swallowing. If stool is hard, add Rhizoma Rhei Preparatum (Jiuwei Dahuang, 酒煨大黄) 1-2 qian to promote bowel movement. If swelling is severe, acupuncture is appropriate.
(This refers to disease recurrence after recovery due to improper diet or physical exertion, termed "Labor Relapse" [Laofu].)
After recovery, if there is heaviness of the head and dizziness, treat with Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) [See formula above].
After recovery, if there is spontaneous fever without sweating and unclear mental state, treat with Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) [See formula above].
After recovery, if there is body fever without sweating, extreme irritability in the epigastrium, bone and joint pain, dizziness, aversion to cold, and vomiting after eating, use San Yin Ju Pi Tang (San Yin Tangerine Peel Decoction).
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Ju pi, 橘皮) (1.5 liang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Usta (Zhi Gancao, 炙甘草) (0.5 liang), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 人参) (2.5 qian), Bambusae Mesocarpus (Zhuru, 竹茹) (0.5 liang).
Cut the above ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 sheng of water, 3 slices of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 生姜), and one date. Decoct to 0.7 portion and take before meals.
After recovery, if there is facial edema or edema below the waist, treat with Suo Ju San He Tang (Suo Ju San He Decoction).
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Ju pi, 橘皮), Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Nongpi, 浓朴), Arecae Semen (Binglang, 槟榔), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术) (each 3 liang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Usta (Zhi Gancao, 炙甘草), Perillae Folium (Zisu, 紫苏) (each 2 liang, remove coarse stems), Akebiae Caulis (Mutong, 木通), Chrysosplenii Herba (Haijinsha, 海金沙) (each 1 liang).
Cut the above ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose, add 1 sheng of water and 3 slices of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 生姜). Decoct to 0.8 portion and take warm.
If sweat appears on the nose, it indicates harmonization of Qi and Blood, and the disease will heal spontaneously.
After major illness, if there is deficiency-induced irritability and insomnia due to Gallbladder Cold, treat with San Yin Wen Dan Tang (San Yin Warm Gallbladder Decoction).
Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum (Banxia, 半夏), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi, 枳实), Bambusae Mesocarpus (Zhuru, 竹茹) (each 2 liang), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Ju pi, 橘皮) (3 liang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) (1 liang), Poria (Baifuling, 白茯苓) (1 liang).
Cut the above six herbs. Take an appropriate amount per dose, add 1.5 sheng of water, 5 slices of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 生姜), and one date. Decoct to 0.7 portion, strain, and take warm before meals.