论曰脾主口，心主舌，消渴口舌干燥者，邪热积于心脾，津液枯耗，不能上凑故也，其
证饮食无味，善渴而口苦，治法当涤去心脾积热，使藏真濡于脾则愈。
治消渴、口干唇焦，心脾藏热，唯欲饮水。茯苓汤方
白茯苓（去黑皮） 麦门冬（去心焙各四两） 石膏（五两） 茅根（锉一升）
上四味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水一盏半，入冬瓜一片，同煎至七分，去滓温服。不拘
时。
治消渴，口舌干燥，四肢酸疼，日晡颊赤烦闷。升麻丸方
升麻 黄连（去须） 龙胆 黄芩（去黑心锉） 犀角（镑） 葳蕤 知母（焙各一分）
前胡
上十味，捣研为末，炼蜜和丸，如梧桐子大，每服二十丸，不拘时，温浆水下。
治消渴，唇干舌燥。枸杞汤方
枸札根（锉二两） 石膏（碎一两） 小麦（一两半）
上三味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，煎至七分，去滓温服，不拘时候。
治消渴，口舌干燥。麦门冬丸方
麦门冬（去心焙） 生干地黄（焙） 升麻 黄芩（去黑心） 黄连（去须） 黄柏（去
粗皮）
上九味，捣罗为末，以牛乳和，众手丸如梧桐子大，每服二十丸，至三十丸，米饮下。
治消渴，口干舌燥。酸枣仁丸方
酸枣仁（一升） 醋石榴子（曝干五合） 葛根（锉三两） 乌梅（五十枚去核炒） 麦
门冬（
蒌根（三两）
上一十味，九味捣罗为末，与石蜜和令匀，更入炼蜜和丸，如酸枣大，每服一丸，不
拘时、含化咽津。
治消渴，口干舌燥。地黄煎方
生地黄（细切三斤） 生姜（细切半斤） 生麦门冬（去心二斤）
上三味，一处于石臼内，捣烂，生布绞取自然汁，用银石器盛，慢火熬，稀稠得所。以
瓷合贮，每服一匙，用温汤化下、不拘时。
治消渴，口干喜饮水，小便数。心烦闷、健忘怔忪。麦门冬丸方
麦门冬（去心焙） 土瓜根（锉） 山茱萸 鹿茸（酒浸炙去毛） 牛膝（去苗锉） 狗
脊（碎锉去毛） 茯神（去木） 人参（各一两） 黄连（去须） 菟丝子（酒浸一宿曝干
别捣为末各一两半） 龙骨（烧） 牡蛎（ 各三分）
上一十二味，捣罗为末，炼蜜丸如梧桐子大，每服二十丸，不拘时、煮小麦饮下。加至
三十丸。
治消渴口干。日夜饮水无度。浑身壮热。冬瓜饮方
冬瓜（一枚重三斤去皮瓤分作十二片） 麦门冬（去心二两） 黄连（去须一两半）
上三味，以二味粗捣筛，作十二服，每服水三盏，入冬瓜一片劈碎，同煎至一盏。去滓
温服，日三夜二。
治消渴，饮水不止，小便中如脂，舌干燥渴喜饮。栝蒌丸方
栝蒌根（五两） 黄连（去须一两） 浮萍草（二两）
上三味，捣罗为末，用生地黄汁半盏，于石臼内，木杵捣令匀，再入面糊。丸如梧桐子
大，每服三十丸，食后临卧、牛乳汤下。日三，煎菖蒲汤下、亦得。
治消渴，膈热咽干，止烦渴，生津液。乌梅汤方
乌梅肉（炒二两） 茜根（锉一两） 黄芩（去黑心一分） 葛根（锉） 人参 白茯
苓（去黑
上七味，粗捣筛，每服三钱匕，水一盏，煎至八分，去滓不拘时温服。
治消渴，口舌干燥。地黄煎丸方
生地黄（取汁二升半） 生栝蒌根（取汁二升半） 羊脂（碎切半升） 白蜜（一斤） 黄
连（
上五味，先取地黄汁等四味，入银石器内，慢火煎令脂消。熟倾出。将黄连末同捣。令
得所，众手丸如梧桐子大，每服二十丸，粟米饮下，日三五服。
治消渴，日夜饮水不止，小便利。地骨皮饮方
地骨皮（锉） 土瓜根（锉） 栝蒌根（锉） 芦根（锉各一两半） 麦门冬（去心焙
二两） 枣
上六味，锉如麻豆，每服四钱匕，水一盏，煎取八分，去滓温服，不拘时。
治消渴，口舌焦干，精神恍惚。栝蒌根汤方
栝蒌根（切） 黄连（去须） 石膏（碎各三两） 枸杞叶（切半斤） 甘草（炙二两）
上五味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水一盏，煎至七分，去滓，不拘时温服。
治消渴，口干小便数。茅根汤方
茅根（锉） 芦根（锉） 菝 （细锉各二两） 石膏（碎一两半） 乌梅（去核炒半
两） 淡竹
上六味，粗捣筛，每服四钱匕，水一盏半，煎取一盏，去滓温服，不拘时。
治消渴，肾藏虚损，腰脚无力，口舌干燥。磁石汤方
磁石（一两半捣如麻粒大先以水淘去赤汁候干分为五帖每帖用绵裹入药内煎） 黄
（锉） 地骨皮（锉） 生干地黄（焙） 五味子 桂（去粗皮） 枳壳（去瓤麸炒） 槟
榔（锉各半两）
上八味，七味粗捣筛，分为五帖，每帖先用水三盏，与磁石一帖，同煎至一盏半，去滓
分二服。
治消渴，舌干引饮。麦门冬汤方
生麦门冬（去心一两半） 栝蒌根（三两） 茅根 竹茹（各五两） 小麦（三合） 乌
梅（去
上六味，粗捣筛，每服五钱匕，水一盏半，煎至一盏，去滓温服，不拘时。
治消渴，舌干体瘦。方
枸杞根白皮 小麦 生麦门冬去心各一升
上三味，以水一斗，煮取五升，去滓，渴即饮之。
治口中干燥，无津液而渴。猪胆煎方
雄猪胆（五枚） 定粉（一两）
上二味，以酒煮胆，候皮烂，即入粉研细，同煎成煎，丸如鸡头大，每服二丸，含化咽
津。
论述说：脾开窍于口，心开窍于舌。消渴病出现口舌干燥的症状，是因为邪热积聚在心脾两脏，导致津液枯耗，无法上承滋润所致。其临床表现是饮食无味，容易口渴且口中发苦。治疗方法应当清除心脾的积热，使脏腑的真气得以濡润脾土，疾病即可痊愈。
治疗消渴、口干唇焦，心脾蕴热，只想喝水的方剂：茯苓汤方。
药材：白茯苓（去掉黑皮）、麦门冬（去掉心后焙干）各四两，石膏五两，茅根锉碎一升。
以上四味药，粗捣筛过，每次服用四钱匕，加水一盏半，放入一片冬瓜，同煎至七分量，去渣温服。不限时间。
治疗消渴，口舌干燥，四肢酸痛，下午脸颊发红、烦闷的方剂：升麻丸方。
药材：升麻、黄连（去掉须）、龙胆、黄芩（去掉黑心后锉碎）、犀角（镑成薄片）、葳蕤、知母（焙干）各一分，前胡。
以上十味药，捣碎研为细末，用炼蜜调和制成丸药，如梧桐子大小，每次服用二十丸，不限时间，用温浆水送服。
治疗消渴，嘴唇干裂、舌头干燥的方剂：枸杞汤方。
药材：枸杞根（锉碎二两）、石膏（捣碎一两）、小麦一两半。
以上三味药，粗捣筛过，每次服用三钱匕，加水一盏，煎至七分量，去渣温服，不限时间。
治疗消渴，口舌干燥的方剂：麦门冬丸方。
药材：麦门冬（去掉心后焙干）、生干地黄（焙干）、升麻、黄芩（去掉黑心）、黄连（去掉须）、黄柏（去掉粗皮）。
以上九味药，捣碎过筛为细末，用牛乳调和，众人一起搓丸，如梧桐子大小，每次服用二十丸到三十丸，用米饮送服。
治疗消渴，口干舌燥的方剂：酸枣仁丸方。
药材：酸枣仁一升，醋石榴子（晒干五合），葛根（锉碎三两），乌梅（五十枚，去核炒制），麦门冬，蒌根（三两）。
以上十味药，其中九味捣碎过筛为细末，与石蜜混合均匀，再加入炼蜜和丸，如酸枣大小，每次服用一丸，不限时间，含化咽下津液。
治疗消渴，口干舌燥的方剂：地黄煎方。
药材：生地黄（细切三斤）、生姜（细切半斤）、生麦门冬（去掉心二斤）。
以上三味药，一同放在石臼内，捣烂，用生布绞取自然汁，用银石器或石器盛装，用慢火熬煮，达到适宜的稀稠度。用瓷盒储存，每次服用一匙，用温水化开送下，不限时间。
治疗消渴，口干喜欢喝水，小便频数，心烦闷、健忘、心悸怔忡的方剂：麦门冬丸方。
药材：麦门冬（去掉心后焙干）、土瓜根（锉碎）、山茱萸、鹿茸（酒浸后炙烤去毛）、牛膝（去掉苗头锉碎）、狗脊（捣碎锉去毛）、茯神（去掉木心）、人参（各一两），黄连（去掉须）、菟丝子（酒浸一夜后晒干另捣为细末各一两半），龙骨（烧制）、牡蛎（各三分）。
以上十二味药，捣碎过筛为细末，用炼蜜制成如梧桐子大小的丸药，每次服用二十丸，不限时间，煮小麦饮送服。可加至三十丸。
治疗消渴口干，日夜饮水无度，浑身壮热的方剂：冬瓜饮方。
药材：冬瓜（一枚重三斤，去皮瓤分成十二片），麦门冬（去掉心二两），黄连（去掉须一两半）。
以上三味药，将麦门冬和黄连粗捣筛过，分为十二次服用。每次用水三盏，放入一片劈碎的冬瓜，同煎至一盏量。去渣温服，白天三次，夜间两次。
治疗消渴，饮水不止，小便中像脂膏一样，舌头干燥口渴喜欢喝水的方剂：栝蒌丸方。
药材：栝蒌根（五两），黄连（去掉须一两），浮萍草（二两）。
以上三味药，捣碎过筛为细末，用半盏生地黄汁，在石臼内用木杵捣匀，再入面糊。制成如梧桐子大小的丸药，每次服用三十丸，饭后临睡前，用牛乳汤送服。每日三次，也可以用菖蒲汤送服，也可以。
治疗消渴，膈间有热咽喉干燥，止烦渴，生津液的方剂：乌梅汤方。
药材：乌梅肉（炒制二两）、茜根（锉碎一两）、黄芩（去掉黑心一分）、葛根（锉碎）、人参、白茯苓（去掉黑皮... [原文此处截断，依常规补全逻辑，但根据指令不增添内容，故仅翻译可见部分] ...）。
以上七味药，粗捣筛过，每次服用三钱匕，加水一盏，煎至八分，去渣不限时间温服。
治疗消渴，口舌干燥的方剂：地黄煎丸方。
药材：生地黄（取汁二升半）、生栝蒌根（取汁二升半）、羊脂（切碎半升）、白蜜（一斤）、黄连... [原文此处截断]。
以上五味药，先取地黄汁等四味，放入银石器内，用慢火煎令羊脂融化。熟后倒出，将黄连末加入同捣，使其均匀，众人一起搓丸，如梧桐子大小，每次服用二十丸，用粟米饮送服，每日三到五次。
治疗消渴，日夜饮水不止，小便通利的方剂：地骨皮饮方。
药材：地骨皮（锉碎）、土瓜根（锉碎）、栝蒌根（锉碎）、芦根（锉碎各一两半）、麦门冬（去掉心焙干二两）、枣... [原文此处截断]。
以上六味药，锉碎如麻豆大小，每次服用四钱匕，加水一盏，煎取八分，去渣温服，不限时间。
治疗消渴，口舌焦干，精神恍惚的方剂：栝蒌根汤方。
药材：栝蒌根（切）、黄连（去掉须）、石膏（捣碎各三两）、枸杞叶（切半斤）、甘草（炙二两）。
以上五味药，粗捣筛过，每次服用四钱匕，加水一盏，煎至七分，去渣，不限时间温服。
治疗消渴，口干小便频数的方剂：茅根汤方。
药材：茅根（锉碎）、芦根（锉碎）、菝葜（细锉各二两）、石膏（捣碎一两半）、乌梅（去核炒半两）、淡竹... [原文此处截断]。
以上六味药，粗捣筛过，每次服用四钱匕，加水一盏半，煎取一盏，去渣温服，不限时间。
治疗消渴，肾脏虚损，腰脚无力，口舌干燥的方剂：磁石汤方。
药材：磁石（一两半，捣如麻粒大，先以水淘去赤色汁液，候干分为五帖，每帖用绵裹入药内煎）、黄芪（锉碎）、地骨皮（锉碎）、生干地黄（焙干）、五味子、桂枝（去掉粗皮）、枳壳（去掉瓤麸炒）、槟榔（锉碎各半两）。
以上八味药，除磁石外的七味药粗捣筛过，分为五帖。每帖先用水三盏，与一帖磁石同煎至一盏半，去渣分两次服用。
治疗消渴，舌头干燥想喝水的方剂：麦门冬汤方。
药材：生麦门冬（去掉心一两半）、栝蒌根（三两）、茅根、竹茹（各五两）、小麦（三合）、乌梅（去核... [原文此处截断]。
以上六味药，粗捣筛过，每次服用五钱匕，加水一盏半，煎至一盏，去渣温服，不限时间。
治疗消渴，舌头干燥身体消瘦的方剂。
药材：枸杞根白皮、小麦、生麦门冬（去掉心）各一升。
以上三味药，用水一斗，煮取五升，去渣，口渴时就饮用。
治疗口中干燥，没有津液而口渴的方剂：猪胆煎方。
药材：雄猪胆（五枚）、定粉（一两）。
以上两味药，用酒煮猪胆，等到皮烂，就放入定粉研细，同煎成膏状，制成如鸡头大小的丸药，每次服用二丸，含化咽下津液。
The treatise states: The spleen opens into the mouth, and the heart opens into the tongue. In cases of Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst syndrome) presenting with dryness of the mouth and tongue, it is due to pathogenic heat accumulating in the Heart and Spleen, causing the depletion of body fluids (Jin Ye), which fail to ascend and moisten these orifices. The clinical manifestations include loss of taste in food and drink, excessive thirst, and a bitter taste in the mouth. The treatment method should focus on clearing away accumulated heat from the Heart and Spleen, allowing the Zhen Qi (True Qi) of the viscera to moisten the Spleen, thereby achieving recovery.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry mouth and scorched lips, with Heat in the Heart and Spleen manifesting as an intense desire to drink water: Fuling Tang (Poria Decoction).
Ingredients: Bai Fuling (Poria, *Poria cocos*) (remove black skin), Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogon japonicus*) (remove heart and roast), each 4 liang; Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, *Gypsum fibrosum*) 5 liang; Maogen (Imperata Rhizome, *Imperata cylindrica*) (cut into pieces, 1 sheng).
Process the above four herbs by coarsely crushing and sieving them. For each dose, take 4 qianbi (approx. 4-6 grams), add 1.5 zhan (approx. 300 ml) of water, and one slice of winter melon (*Benincasa hispida*). Decoct until reduced to 7/10 volume, remove dregs, and take warm. Take at any time.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry mouth and tongue, soreness and pain in the four limbs, afternoon facial flushing, and irritability: Shengma Wan (Cimicifuga Pill).
Ingredients: Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, *Cimicifuga foetida*), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, *Coptis chinensis*) (remove stamens), Longdan (Gentianae Radix, *Gentiana scabra*), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, *Scutellaria baicalensis*) (remove black heart and cut), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, *Rhinoceros sibiricus* - note: substitute with Buffalo Horn in modern practice), Weirui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma, *Polygonatum odoratum*), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, *Anemarrhena asphodeloides*) (roast), each 1 fen; Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, *Peucedanum praeruptorum*).
Process the above ten herbs by crushing and grinding them into fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora seeds (*Sophora japonica*). Take 20 pills per dose at any time, washed down with warm fermented grain liquid (Qiangshui).
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry lips and tongue: Gouqi Tang (Lycium Bark Decoction).
Ingredients: Gouqigen (Lycii Cortex, *Lycium barbarum*) (cut, 2 liang), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, *Gypsum fibrosum*) (crushed, 1 liang), Xiaomai (Tritici Fructus, *Triticum aestivum*) 1.5 liang.
Process the above three herbs by coarsely crushing and sieving them. For each dose, take 3 qianbi, add 1 zhan of water, and decoct until reduced to 7/10 volume. Remove dregs and take warm. Take at any time.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry mouth and tongue: Maidong Wan (Ophiopogon Pill).
Ingredients: Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogon japonicus*) (remove heart and roast), Sheng Gan Dihuang (Dried Rehmanniae Radix, *Rehmannia glutinosa*) (roast), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, *Cimicifuga foetida*), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, *Scutellaria baicalensis*) (remove black heart), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, *Coptis chinensis*) (remove stamens), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, *Phellodendron amurense*) (remove rough bark).
Process the above nine herbs by crushing and sieving them into fine powder. Bind with cow's milk (*Bos taurus* milk). Form pills the size of Sophora seeds (*Sophora japonica*). Take 20 to 30 pills per dose, washed down with rice infusion.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry mouth and tongue: Suanzaoren Wan (Ziziphus Seed Pill).
Ingredients: Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, *Ziziphus jujuba* var. *spinosa*) 1 sheng, Cu Shiliuzi (Vinegar-treated Pomegranate Seed, *Punica granatum*) (sun-dried, 5 he), Gegen (Puerariae Radix, *Pueraria lobata*) (cut, 3 liang), Wumei (Mume Fructus, *Prunus mume*) (50 fruits, remove pits and stir-fry), Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogon japonicus*), Lougen (Trichosanthis Radix, *Trichosanthes kirilowii*) (3 liang).
Process nine of the above ten herbs by crushing and sieving them into fine powder. Mix evenly with Shimie (rock sugar). Add refined honey and form pills the size of sour jujube seeds (*Ziziphus jujuba*). Take one pill per dose at any time, holding it in the mouth to dissolve and swallow the saliva.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry mouth and tongue: Dihuang Jian (Rehmannia Paste).
Ingredients: Sheng Dihuang (Fresh Rehmanniae Radix, *Rehmannia glutinosa*) (finely sliced, 3 jin), Shengjiang (Fresh Zingiberis Rhizoma, *Zingiber officinale*) (finely sliced, 0.5 jin), Sheng Maidong (Fresh Ophiopogonis Tuber, *Ophiopogon japonicus*) (remove heart, 2 jin).
Place the above three ingredients in a stone mortar, pound until mashed. Squeeze out the natural juice using raw cloth. Store in a silver or ceramic vessel. Simmer over low fire until the desired consistency is reached. Store in a porcelain jar. Take one spoonful per dose, dissolved in warm water. Take at any time.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry mouth with preference for drinking, frequent urination, mental restlessness, forgetfulness, and palpitations: Maidong Wan (Ophiopogon Pill).
Ingredients: Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogon japonicus*) (remove heart and roast), Tugua Gen (Melongenae Radix, *Ampelopsis japonica*), Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus, *Cornus officinalis*), Lurong (Cervi Cornus Pantotrichum, *Cervus nippon*) (soak in wine, roast, remove hair), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, *Achyranthes bidentata*) (remove sprouts and cut), Gouji (Cibotii Rhizoma, *Cibotium barometz*) (crush, cut, remove hair), Fushen (Poria with Hostwood, *Poria cocos*), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, *Panax ginseng*), each 1 liang; Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, *Coptis chinensis*) (remove stamens), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen, *Cuscuta chinensis*) (soak in wine overnight, sun-dry, separately grind to powder), each 1.5 liang; Longgu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi, *Fossil bone*) (calcined), Muli (Concha Ostreae, *Ostrea gigas*), each 3 fen.
Process the above twelve herbs by crushing and sieving them into fine powder. Bind with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora seeds (*Sophora japonica*). Take 20 pills per dose at any time, washed down with boiled wheat infusion. Dosage may be increased to 30 pills.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry mouth, excessive drinking day and night, and high fever throughout the body: Donggua Yin (Winter Melon Drink).
Ingredients: Donggua (Winter Melon, *Benincasa hispida*) (one fruit weighing 3 jin, peel and remove pulp, divide into 12 slices), Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogon japonicus*) (remove heart, 2 liang), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, *Coptis chinensis*) (remove stamens, 1.5 liang).
Coarsely crush and sieve Maidong and Huanglian. Divide into 12 doses. For each dose, use 3 zhan of water, add one crushed slice of winter melon, and decoct until reduced to 1 zhan. Remove dregs and take warm. Take three times during the day and twice at night.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, incessant drinking, urine resembling fat/lipid, dry tongue, thirst, and preference for drinking: Gualou Wan (Trichosanthes Pill).
Ingredients: Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix, *Trichosanthes kirilowii*) (5 liang), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, *Coptis chinensis*) (remove stamens, 1 liang), Fupingcao (Urticae Herba, *Urtica dioica*), 2 liang.
Process the above three herbs by crushing and sieving them into fine powder. Add half a zhan of fresh Rehmannia juice (*Rehmannia glutinosa*) and pound evenly in a stone mortar with a wooden pestle. Add flour paste to bind. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds (*Sophora japonica*). Take 30 pills per dose after meals and before bed, washed down with milk broth. Take three times daily. Alternatively, wash down with Acorus decoction (*Acorus tatarinowii*).
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, heat in the diaphragm with dry throat, relieving irritability and thirst, and generating body fluids: Wumei Tang (Mume Decoction).
Ingredients: Wumei Rou (Mume Fructus Meat, *Prunus mume*) (stir-fried, 2 liang), Qiangen (Rubiae Radix, *Rubia cordifolia*) (cut, 1 liang), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, *Scutellaria baicalensis*) (remove black heart, 1 fen), Gegen (Puerariae Radix, *Pueraria lobata*) (cut), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, *Panax ginseng*), Bai Fuling (Poria, *Poria cocos*) (remove black skin)... [Text cuts off here].
Process the above seven herbs by coarsely crushing and sieving them. For each dose, take 3 qianbi, add 1 zhan of water, and decoct until reduced to 8/10 volume. Remove dregs and take warm at any time.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry mouth and tongue: Dihuang Jian Wan (Rehmannia Paste Pill).
Ingredients: Sheng Dihuang (Fresh Rehmanniae Radix, *Rehmannia glutinosa*) (extract juice, 2.5 sheng), Sheng Gualougen (Fresh Trichosanthis Radix, *Trichosanthes kirilowii*) (extract juice, 2.5 sheng), Yangzhi (Sheep Fat, *Ovis aries* fat) (chopped, 0.5 sheng), Baimi (White Honey, *Apis mellifera* honey) (1 jin), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, *Coptis chinensis*)... [Text cuts off here].
Take the first four ingredients (Rehmannia juice, Gualou juice, sheep fat, honey) and place them in a silver or ceramic vessel. Simmer over low fire until the fat melts. Pour out when cooked. Add Huanglian powder and pound together until uniform. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds (*Sophora japonica*). Take 20 pills per dose, washed down with millet infusion. Take three to five times daily.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, incessant drinking day and night, and free urination: Digupi Yin (Dogwood Root Bark Decoction).
Ingredients: Digupi (Corni Cortex, *Cornus officinalis*) (cut), Tugua Gen (Melongenae Radix, *Ampelopsis japonica*) (cut), Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix, *Trichosanthes kirilowii*) (cut), Lugeng (Phragmitis Rhizoma, *Phragmites communis*) (cut), each 1.5 liang; Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogon japonicus*) (remove heart and roast, 2 liang), Zao (Jujube, *Ziziphus jujuba*)... [Text cuts off here].
Cut the above six herbs into sizes similar to hemp seeds. For each dose, take 4 qianbi, add 1 zhan of water, and decoct until reduced to 8/10 volume. Remove dregs and take warm. Take at any time.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, scorched and dry mouth and tongue, and vague spirit: Gualougen Tang (Trichosanthes Root Decoction).
Ingredients: Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix, *Trichosanthes kirilowii*) (sliced), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, *Coptis chinensis*) (remove stamens), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, *Gypsum fibrosum*) (crushed), each 3 liang; Gouqi Ye (Lycii Folium, *Lycium barbarum*) (sliced, 0.5 jin), Gancao (Licorice Radix, *Glycyrrhiza uralensis*) (roasted with honey, 2 liang).
Process the above five herbs by coarsely crushing and sieving them. For each dose, take 4 qianbi, add 1 zhan of water, and decoct until reduced to 7/10 volume. Remove dregs and take warm at any time.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry mouth and frequent urination: Maogen Tang (Imperata Root Decoction).
Ingredients: Maogen (Imperata Rhizome, *Imperata cylindrica*) (cut), Lugeng (Phragmitis Rhizoma, *Phragmites communis*) (cut), Babao (Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma, *Smilax glabra*) (finely cut), each 2 liang; Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, *Gypsum fibrosum*) (crushed, 1.5 liang), Wumei (Mume Fructus, *Prunus mume*) (remove pits and stir-fry, 0.5 liang), Danzhu... [Text cuts off here].
Process the above six herbs by coarsely crushing and sieving them. For each dose, take 4 qianbi, add 1.5 zhan of water, and decoct until reduced to 1 zhan. Remove dregs and take warm. Take at any time.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, Kidney deficiency, weakness in waist and legs, and dry mouth and tongue: Cishi Tang (Magnetite Decoction).
Ingredients: Cishi (Magnetitum, *Magnetitum*) (1.5 liang, crush to the size of hemp seeds, wash with water to remove red color, dry, divide into 5 packets, wrap each packet in cotton and add to the decoction), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, *Astragalus membranaceus*) (cut), Digupi (Corni Cortex, *Cornus officinalis*) (cut), Sheng Gan Dihuang (Dried Rehmanniae Radix, *Rehmannia glutinosa*) (roast), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus, *Schisandra chinensis*), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, *Cinnamomum cassia*) (remove rough bark), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, *Citrus aurantium*) (remove pulp and bran, stir-fried), Binglang (Arecae Semen, *Areca catechu*) (cut), each 0.5 liang.
Process the seven herbs (excluding Magnetite) by coarsely crushing and sieving them. Divide into 5 doses. For each dose, use 3 zhan of water and one packet of Magnetite. Decoct until reduced to 1.5 zhan. Remove dregs and divide into two doses.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry tongue with desire to drink: Maidong Tang (Ophiopogon Decoction).
Ingredients: Sheng Maidong (Fresh Ophiopogonis Tuber, *Ophiopogon japonicus*) (remove heart, 1.5 liang), Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix, *Trichosanthes kirilowii*) (3 liang), Maogen (Imperata Rhizome, *Imperata cylindrica*), Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam, *Bambusa textilis*) (each 5 liang), Xiaomai (Tritici Fructus, *Triticum aestivum*) (3 he), Wumei (Mume Fructus, *Prunus mume*) (remove pits)... [Text cuts off here].
Process the above six herbs by coarsely crushing and sieving them. For each dose, take 5 qianbi, add 1.5 zhan of water, and decoct until reduced to 1 zhan. Remove dregs and take warm. Take at any time.
Formula for treating Xiao Ke, dry tongue and emaciation.
Ingredients: Gouqigen Baipi (Lycii Cortex Albus, *Lycium barbarum* white bark), Xiaomai (Tritici Fructus, *Triticum aestivum*), Sheng Maidong (Fresh Ophiopogonis Tuber, *Ophiopogon japonicus*) (remove heart), each 1 sheng.
Add 1 dou of water to the above three herbs. Boil until reduced to 5 sheng. Remove dregs and drink whenever thirsty.
Formula for treating dry mouth, lack of body fluids, and thirst: Zhudan Jian (Pig Gallbladder Paste).
Ingredients: Xiong Zhu Dan (Male Pig Gallbladder, *Sus scrofa domesticus* gallbladder) (5 units), Dingfen (Calamina, *Calamina*).
Boil the pig gallbladders in wine until the membrane rots. Add Dingfen and grind finely. Simmer together to form a paste. Form pills the size of a chicken head (*Phaseinus colchicus*). Take two pills per dose, holding them in the mouth to dissolve and swallow the saliva.