治虚劳渴无不效方。
茯苓 菟丝子 当归 山茱萸 牛膝 五味子 附子 巴戟天 石膏 麦冬（各三两）
石苇 人参 苁蓉（《外台》作远志） 桂心（各四两） 大豆卷（一升） 天冬（五两）
上十六味为末，次取生地黄、栝蒌根各十斤捣，绞取汁于微火上煎减半，便作数分，纳
药，并下白蜜三斤，牛髓一斤，微火煎令如糜食，如鸡子黄大，日三。亦可饮服之。
治虚热，四肢羸乏，渴热不止，消渴补虚方。
茯神 苁蓉 葳蕤（各四两） 生石斛 黄连（各八两） 栝蒌根 丹参（各五两） 甘
草
五味子 知母 当归 人参（各三两） 麦 （三升，《外台》作小麦）
上十三味为末，以绢袋盛三方寸匕，水三升，煮取一升，日二服，一作一服。
治虚劳，口中苦渴，骨节烦热或寒者方。
枸杞根白皮（切，五升） 麦门冬（三升） 小麦（二升）
上三味以水二斗，煮麦熟，药成去滓，每服一升，日再。
治男子五劳七伤，消渴，不生肌肉，妇人带下，手足寒热者方。
春三月黄芩（四两） 大黄（三两） 黄连（四两） 夏三月黄芩（六两） 大黄（一
两） 黄连
（七两） 秋三月黄芩（六两） 大黄（二两） 黄连（三两） 冬三月黄芩（三两） 大
黄（五两）
黄连（二两）上三味随时加减和捣，以蜜为丸如大豆，饮服五丸，日三。不知稍加至七丸，
取
下而已，一月病愈。久服走逐奔马，常试有验。（一本云∶夏三月不服）。
治热渴头痛壮热，及妇人血气上冲，闷不堪者方∶
茅根二升（切），三捣取汁令尽，渴即饮之。
治岭南山瘴风热毒瓦斯，入肾中变寒热，脚弱虚满而渴方∶
黄连（不限多少） 生栝蒌根（捣汁） 生地黄（汁） 羊乳（汁）
上四味，以三汁和黄连末为丸，空腹饮服三十丸，如梧子大，渐加至四十丸，日三。重
病五日瘥。轻者三日瘥。无羊乳，牛乳、人乳亦得。若药苦难服，即煮小麦粥饮服之，主虚
热。（张文仲云∶名黄连丸，一名羊乳丸）。
治疗虚劳引起的口渴，没有不有效的方剂。
茯苓、菟丝子、当归、山茱萸、牛膝、五味子、附子、巴戟天、石膏、麦冬（各三两）。
石苇、人参、肉苁蓉（《外台秘要》中作远志）、桂心（各四两）、大豆卷（一升）、天冬（五两）。
以上十六味药研成细末，接着取新鲜地黄、栝蒌根各十斤捣碎，绞取汁液，在微火上煎煮至减半，然后分成几份，加入药末，并放入白蜜三斤、牛髓一斤，用微火煎煮直到像稠粥一样，或者制成如鸡蛋黄大小的丸药，每日服用三次。也可以直接饮用药汁。
治疗虚热，四肢瘦弱乏力，口渴发热不止，消渴补虚的方剂。
茯神、肉苁蓉、玉竹（葳蕤）（各四两）、生石斛、黄连（各八两）、栝蒌根、丹参（各五两）、甘草、五味子、知母、当归、人参（各三两）、小麦（三升，《外台秘要》中作小麦）。
以上十三味药研成细末，用绢袋盛装三方寸匕的药量，加水三升，煮取一升药液，每日服用两次，或者一次服完。
治疗虚劳，口中发苦且口渴，骨节烦热或怕冷的方剂。
枸杞根白皮（切碎，五升）、麦门冬（三升）、小麦（二升）。
以上三味药加水二斗，煮到小麦熟透，药成后去掉药渣，每次服用一升，每日两次。
治疗男子五劳七伤，消渴，不长肌肉，妇人带下病，手足寒热的方剂。
春季三个月：黄芩（四两）、大黄（三两）、黄连（四两）。
夏季三个月：黄芩（六两）、大黄（一两）、黄连（七两）。
秋季三个月：黄芩（六两）、大黄（二两）、黄连（三两）。
冬季三个月：黄芩（三两）、大黄（五两）、黄连（二两）。
以上三味药根据季节加减剂量，混合捣碎，用蜂蜜做成如大豆大小的丸药，用温水送服五丸，每日三次。如果效果不明显，逐渐增加到七丸，以见效为度，一个月疾病痊愈。长期服用甚至能让人精力充沛如奔跑的马匹，经常尝试确有疗效。（另一版本说：夏季三个月不服此药）。
治疗热渴、头痛、高热，以及妇人血气上冲，胸闷难以忍受的方剂：
茅根二升（切碎），反复捣碎取尽汁液，口渴时饮用。
治疗岭南地区山瘴风热毒瓦斯侵入肾中，变为寒热交替，脚部软弱、虚胀且口渴的方剂：
黄连（不限多少）、生栝蒌根（捣汁）、生地黄（取汁）、羊乳（取汁）。
以上四味药，将三种汁液与黄连末混合做成丸药，空腹时用温水送服三十丸，如梧桐子大小，逐渐增加到四十丸，每日三次。重病五天痊愈，轻症三天痊愈。如果没有羊乳，牛乳、人乳也可以使用。如果药味苦涩难以下咽，就煮小麦粥送服药丸，主治虚热。（张文仲说：名为黄连丸，又名羊乳丸）。
Formula for treating deficiency-labor (Xu Lao, a syndrome characterized by chronic exhaustion due to overwork or illness) with thirst, which is effective in all cases.
Fuling (Poria), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Bajitian (Morindae Officinalis Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (each 3 liang).
Shiwei (Pyri Folium), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Congrong (Cistanches Herba) (recorded as Yuanzhi in *Waitai Mi Yao*), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Dayuanjuan (Sojae Semen Praeparatum) (1 sheng), Tiandong (Asparagi Radix) (5 liang).
The above sixteen ingredients are ground into powder. Then, take 10 jin of fresh Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) and 10 jin of Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix), pound them, and extract the juice. Decoct the juice over low heat until it reduces by half. Divide this into several portions, add the powdered herbs, along with 3 jin of Baimit (White Honey) and 1 jin of Niusui (Bovine Medulla), and decoct over low heat until the consistency resembles thick porridge, or form pills the size of chicken egg yolks. Take three times daily. It may also be taken as a liquid decoction.
Formula for treating deficiency-heat, emaciation and fatigue of the four limbs, persistent thirst and heat, Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst Syndrome), and tonifying deficiency.
Fushen (Poria with Hostwood), Congrong (Cistanches Herba), Weirui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma) (each 4 liang), Sheng Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (each 8 liang), Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix), Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix) (each 5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix) (each 3 liang), Xiaomai (Tritici Fructus) (3 sheng, recorded as Xiaomai in *Waitai Mi Yao*).
The above thirteen ingredients are ground into powder. Place one Fang Cun Bi (a traditional measure approx. 3x3 cun) of the powder in a silk bag, add 3 sheng of water, and decoct to obtain 1 sheng of liquid. Take twice daily, or once daily.
Formula for treating deficiency-labor with bitter taste and thirst in the mouth, vexing heat or cold sensation in the bone joints.
Qigougen Baipi (Bark of Lycii Radix) (sliced, 5 sheng), Menmendong (Ophiopogonis Radix) (3 sheng), Xiaomai (Tritici Fructus) (2 sheng).
The above three ingredients are added to 2 dou of water. Decoct until the wheat is cooked. Strain off the dregs. Take 1 sheng per dose, twice daily.
Formula for treating men's Wu Lao Qi Shang (Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries), Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst Syndrome), lack of muscle growth, women's Dai Xia (Leukorrhea), and alternating cold and heat in the hands and feet.
In the spring months: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (4 liang), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (3 liang), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (4 liang).
In the summer months: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (6 liang), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (1 liang), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (7 liang).
In the autumn months: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (6 liang), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (2 liang), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (3 liang).
In the winter months: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (3 liang), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (5 liang), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (2 liang).
Adjust the dosage of these three ingredients according to the season, mix, and pound together. Form pills the size of soybeans using honey. Take 5 pills with warm water, three times daily. If ineffective, gradually increase to 7 pills, stopping when symptoms resolve. The disease will heal within one month. Long-term use can enhance vitality significantly ("run like a galloping horse"), and frequent trials have proven effective. (Another version states: do not take this during the summer months).
Formula for treating heat-thirst, headache, high fever, and women's Blood and Qi rushing upward causing unbearable oppression.
Maogen (Imperatae Rhizoma) (2 sheng, sliced). Pound repeatedly to extract all the juice. Drink when thirsty.
Formula for treating Mountain Miasma (Zhang Feng) heat-toxin in the Lingnan region, which enters the Kidney, transforming into alternating cold and heat, weakness of the legs, distension, and thirst.
Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (amount unlimited), Sheng Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix) (extract juice), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) (extract juice), Yangru (Ovis/Caprae Lac) (extract juice).
Mix the juices of the three ingredients with the Huanglian powder to form pills. Take 30 pills on an empty stomach with warm water, sized like wutong seeds. Gradually increase to 40 pills, three times daily. Severe cases heal in five days; mild cases in three days. If Yangru (Sheep Milk) is unavailable, Niu Nai (Cow Milk) or Ren Nai (Human Milk) may be used. If the medicine is too bitter to swallow, decoct Xiaomai Zhou (Wheat Porridge) to take with the pills; this primarily treats deficiency-heat. (Zhang Wenzhong notes: named Huanglian Wan, also known as Yangru Wan).