麦冬平肺饮
麦冬平肺饮人参 赤芍槟榔赤茯苓
陈皮甘桔同成剂 肺痈咳嗽可回春
治肺痈初起，咳嗽气急，胸中隐痛，呕吐脓痰者。
人参 麦门冬 赤芍 槟榔 赤茯苓 陈皮 桔梗（各一钱）
甘草（五分）
水二钟，煎八分，食远服。
玄参清肺饮
玄参清肺饮柴陈 甘桔槟榔参茯苓
麦冬骨皮薏苡仁 生姜童便可安宁
治肺痈咳吐脓痰，胸膈胀满，上气喘急发热者。
玄参（八分） 银柴胡 陈皮 桔梗 茯苓 地骨皮 麦门冬（各一钱） 薏苡仁（二钱） 人参 甘草
（各五分） 槟榔（三分）
水二钟，姜一片，煎八分，临入童便一杯，食后服。
宁肺桔梗汤
宁肺桔梗汤贝 归蒌枳壳草桑皮
防己百合葶五味 杏仁知母地骨皮
治肺痈胸膈隐痛，两胁肿满，口燥咽干，烦闷多渴，自汗盗汗，眠卧不得，时吐稠痰腥臭者服之。
桔梗 贝母 当归 栝蒌仁 黄 枳壳 甘草节 桑白皮 防己 百合 苡仁（各八分） 五味子
甜葶苈 地骨皮 知母 杏仁（各五分）
水二钟，姜三片，煎八分，不拘时服。咳甚加百合，身热加柴胡、黄芩，大便不利加蜜炙大黄一钱，小便
涩滞加灯心、木通，烦躁兼血加白茅根，痛甚加人参、白芷。
四顺散
四顺散内有奇功 桔梗紫菀贝母同
甘草杏仁相协力 肺痈喘嗽永无踪
治肺痈吐脓，五心烦热壅闷，咳嗽气急不能安。
贝母 紫菀 桔梗（各一钱五分） 甘草 杏仁（各七分）
水二钟，煎八分，食远服。或为末，白汤调服二钱。
清金宁肺丸
清金宁肺贝甘陈 参桔归苓地骨芩
银柴天麦芎连芍 五味白术生熟凭
治肺痈咳嗽日久，脓痰不尽，身热虚羸，渐成劳瘵者服之效。
陈皮 茯苓 桔梗 贝母 人参 黄芩（各五钱） 麦门冬 地骨皮 银柴胡 川芎 白芍 胡黄连
（各六分） 五味子 天门冬 生地（酒浸，捣膏） 熟地（捣膏） 归身 白术（各一两） 甘草（三钱）
上为细末，炼蜜为丸如梧子大，每服七十丸，食远白滚汤送下。
人参五味汤
人参五味汤陈术 桔归苓枳地黄
桑皮柴前地骨草 肺痈虚乏可煎尝
治气血劳伤，咳脓或咯血，寒热往来。羸瘦困乏，一切虚损之症并效。
人参 五味子 前胡 陈皮 白术 桔梗 当归 茯苓 熟地 甘草（各一钱） 黄 地骨皮 桑白皮
枳壳 柴胡（各五分）
水二钟，姜三片，煎八分，食后服。
紫菀茸汤
紫菀茸汤参犀角 冬花桑叶草半夏
杏仁百合与阿胶 贝母蒲黄姜莫却
治膏粱浓味，饮食过度，或煎炒、法酒，致伤肺气，咳嗽咽干，吐痰、唾血，喘急，胁痛不得安卧并服。
紫菀茸 犀角 炙甘草 人参（各五分） 桑叶（用经霜者） 款冬花 百合 杏仁 阿胶 贝母 半夏
蒲黄（生，各七分）
水二钟，姜三片，煎八分，入犀角末，食后服。
排脓散
排脓散内用黄 白芷人参五味宜
每服三钱蜜调下 肺痈痰吐效堪奇
治肺痈已吐脓后，宜服此药，排脓秽，补肺气。
黄 白芷 五味子 人参（各等分）
上为细末，每服三钱，食后蜜汤调服。
知母茯苓汤
知母茯苓汤桔芩 薄荷五味草人参
柴半冬花芎白术 阿胶麦冬仔细凭
治肺痿喘嗽，咳吐痰涎，或自汗盗汗，往来寒热。
茯苓 黄芩（各一钱） 知母 甘草 桔梗 薄荷 人参 五味子 柴胡 半夏 川芎 款冬花 白术
阿胶 麦门冬（各六分）
水二钟，姜三片，煎八分，加童便一杯食后温服。
涤痰汤
涤痰汤内二陈先 麦冬枳实胆星前，
人参桔梗黄连煎 竹茹加上病安然。
治心火克肺金，久而不愈，传为肺痿，咽嗌雌哑，胸膈痞闷，呕吐痰涎，喘急难卧者并服之。
陈皮 半夏 茯苓 甘草 麦门冬 胆南星 枳实 黄连 人参 桔梗（各五分） 竹茹（一钱）
水二钟，煎八分，食后服。
宁肺丸
宁肺丸中二般药 乌梅粟壳去筋膜
每服二钱功有灵 肺痈肺痿同堪嚼
治久嗽咯吐脓血，胸膈不利，咳嗽痰盛，坐卧不安，言语不出，甚则声音哑嗌者服之。
乌梅（蜜拌蒸，取肉八钱，捣膏） 罂粟壳（去膜，蜜拌炒为末，一两）
用乌梅膏加生蜜少许调作丸，每服二钱，乌梅汤不拘时下。
清金二母汤
清金二母汤芩桔 知母苏柴术杏苓
蒌桑五味陈皮麦 甘草当归共此呈
治肺痿多嗽少痰，午后发热，口干烦躁不宁者。
知母 贝母 桔梗 茯苓 当归 白术 陈皮（各一钱） 桑皮 紫苏 杏仁 柴胡 栝蒌仁 黄芩
五味子 甘草 麦门冬（五分）
水二钟，煎八分，童便一杯，食后服。
栀子仁汤
栀子仁汤大青叶 石膏淡豉共黄芩
杏仁知母赤芍药 升麻柴胡甘草行
治肺痿发热潮热，或发狂乱烦躁，面赤咽痛者。
栀子仁 赤芍药 大青叶 知母（各七分） 黄芩 石膏 杏仁 升麻（各一钱五分） 柴胡（六分）
甘草（五分） 淡豆豉（百粒）
水二钟，煎八分，食远服。
加味理中汤
加味理中汤半夏 茯苓白术共陈皮
干姜细辛并甘草 人参五味效同推
治肺胃俱虚，咳嗽声重，发热不已，又兼脉浮数而无力者服之。
炙甘草 半夏 茯苓 干姜（泡） 白术 陈皮 细辛 五味子 人参（各五分）
水二钟，煎八分，食远服。
金鲤汤
金鲤汤中效罕稀 独将贝母效真奇
童子小便重汤顿 肺痈痰吐最堪医
治肺痈已成未成，胸中隐痛，咯吐脓血者服之。
金色活鲤鱼（一尾，约四两重） 贝母（一钱）
先将鲤鱼连鳞剖去肚肠，勿经水气，用贝母细末掺在鱼肚内线扎之；用上白童子小便半大碗，将鱼浸童便
内，重汤顿煮，鱼眼突出为度。少顷取起去鳞骨，取净鱼肉浸入童便内顿热；肉与童便作二、三次，一日食尽
一枚，其功效甚捷。
葶苈散
葶苈散中薏苡仁 甘草桑皮用葛根
栝蒌升麻桔梗等 肺痈服下可回春
治过食炙爆，或饮酒过度，致肺热气壅，喘急不卧；及肺痈浊吐腥臭，胸膈胀满不食者，并服之。
甜葶苈 桔梗 栝蒌仁 川升麻 薏苡仁 桑白皮 葛根（各一钱） 炙甘草（五分）
水二钟，姜三片，煎八分，食后服。
肾气丸
治肾气素虚，不交于心，津液不降，败浊为痰，致生咳逆。
干山药（四两） 山茱萸（去核，酒拌，四两） 泽泻（蒸） 牡丹皮（白者佳） 白茯苓（各三两）
熟地（用生者八两，酒拌铜器蒸半日，砂器亦可，捣膏）
上为末，地黄煮烂，杵膏蜜丸如桐子大，每服七、八十丸，空心滚汤、盐汤、温酒送下。
麦冬平肺饮
方歌：麦冬平肺饮由人参、赤芍、槟榔、赤茯苓组成，再配以陈皮、桔梗和甘草共同制成药剂。此方可使肺痈引起的咳嗽症状得到缓解，犹如枯木逢春。
主治：肺痈初起阶段，表现为咳嗽、呼吸急促，胸部内部有隐隐作痛感，并呕吐出脓性痰液的患者。
处方：人参、麦门冬（麦冬）、赤芍、槟榔、赤茯苓、陈皮、桔梗，各一钱；甘草五分。
煎服法：用水两钟（约400毫升），煎至八分（约320毫升），在饭后较长时间服用。
玄参清肺饮
方歌：玄参清肺饮由柴胡、陈皮、甘草、桔梗、槟榔、人参、茯苓组成，再加入麦冬、地骨皮、薏苡仁，配合生姜和童便（儿童尿液）使用可使病情安宁。
主治：肺痈患者咳吐脓痰，胸膈部位胀满不适，伴有上气喘急和发热的症状。
处方：玄参八分；银柴胡、陈皮、桔梗、茯苓、地骨皮、麦门冬，各一钱；薏苡仁二钱；人参、甘草，各五分；槟榔三分。
煎服法：用水两钟，加入生姜一片，煎至八分，临服前加入一杯童便，饭后服用。
宁肺桔梗汤
方歌：宁肺桔梗汤包含贝母、当归、栝蒌、枳壳、甘草、桑白皮，以及防己、百合、葶苈子、五味子、杏仁、知母、地骨皮等药材。
主治：肺痈导致胸膈隐痛，两侧胁肋部肿胀胀满，口燥咽干，心烦闷乱且多渴，自汗或盗汗，无法安睡，时常吐出粘稠且带有腥臭味的痰液者服用。
处方：桔梗、贝母、当归、栝蒌仁、黄芩、枳壳、甘草节、桑白皮、防己、百合、薏苡仁，各八分；五味子、甜葶苈、地骨皮、知母、杏仁，各五分。
煎服法：用水两钟，加入生姜三片，煎至八分，不限时间服用。若咳嗽剧烈，加百合；身体发热，加柴胡、黄芩；大便不通畅，加蜜炙大黄一钱；小便涩滞不畅，加灯心草、木通；烦躁兼有出血，加白茅根；疼痛剧烈，加人参、白芷。
四顺散
方歌：四顺散具有奇效，由桔梗、紫菀、贝母同用，再配伍甘草和杏仁协同作用，可使肺痈引起的喘息咳嗽永远消失无踪。
主治：肺痈吐脓，五心烦热（手心、脚心及心胸烦热）且壅闷不适，咳嗽气急不能安卧的症状。
处方：贝母、紫菀、桔梗，各一钱五分；甘草、杏仁，各七分。
煎服法：用水两钟，煎至八分，饭后较长时间服用。也可将药研为细末，用白开水调服二钱。
清金宁肺丸
方歌：清金宁肺丸由贝母、甘草、陈皮、人参、桔梗、当归、茯苓、地骨皮、黄芩、银柴胡、天冬、麦冬、川芎、黄连、白芍、五味子、白术组成，生地和熟地的选用视情况而定。
主治：肺痈咳嗽日久，脓痰排不尽，身体发热且虚弱消瘦，逐渐形成劳瘵（慢性消耗性疾病）的患者服用有效。
处方：陈皮、茯苓、桔梗、贝母、人参、黄芩，各五钱；麦门冬、地骨皮、银柴胡、川芎、白芍、胡黄连，各六分；五味子、天门冬、生地（酒浸后捣成膏）、熟地（捣成膏）、归身、白术，各一两；甘草三钱。
制法与服法：以上药物研为细末，用炼蜜制成梧桐子大小的丸剂，每次服用七十丸，饭后用滚开的白开水送服。
人参五味汤
方歌：人参五味汤由陈皮、白术、桔梗、当归、茯苓、枳壳、地黄、桑白皮、柴胡、前胡、地骨皮、甘草组成。
主治：气血劳伤，出现咳脓或咯血，寒热往来交替。身体瘦弱困乏，对于一切虚损病症均有效。
处方：人参、五味子、前胡、陈皮、白术、桔梗、当归、茯苓、熟地、甘草，各一钱；黄芩、地骨皮、桑白皮、枳壳、柴胡，各五分。
煎服法：用水两钟，加入生姜三片，煎至八分，饭后服用。
紫菀茸汤
方歌：紫菀茸汤含有人参、犀角、款冬花、桑叶、甘草、半夏、杏仁、百合、阿胶、贝母、蒲黄，生姜不可少。
主治：因食用肥甘厚味、饮食过度，或食用煎炒食物、饮用烈酒，导致肺气受伤，出现咳嗽咽干，吐痰、唾血，喘急，胁痛无法安卧等症状者服用。
处方：紫菀茸、犀角、炙甘草、人参，各五分；桑叶（选用经霜后的）、款冬花、百合、杏仁、阿胶、贝母、半夏、蒲黄（生用），各七分。
煎服法：用水两钟，加入生姜三片，煎至八分，加入犀角粉末，饭后服用。
排脓散
方歌：排脓散内用黄芪、白芷，配伍人参、五味子适宜。每服三钱，用蜂蜜调下，治疗肺痈排痰效果奇特。
主治：肺痈已经吐出脓液后，宜服用此药，以排出脓秽之物，补益肺气。
处方：黄芪、白芷、五味子、人参，各等分。
制法与服法：以上药物研为细末，每次服用三钱，饭后用蜂蜜水调服。
知母茯苓汤
方歌：知母茯苓汤由桔梗、黄芩、薄荷、五味子、甘草、人参、柴胡、半夏、款冬花、川芎、白术、阿胶、麦冬组成，需仔细斟酌配伍。
主治：肺痿引起的喘息咳嗽，咳吐痰涎，或自汗盗汗，寒热往来。
处方：茯苓、黄芩，各一钱；知母、甘草、桔梗、薄荷、人参、五味子、柴胡、半夏、川芎、款冬花、白术、阿胶、麦门冬，各六分。
煎服法：用水两钟，加入生姜三片，煎至八分，加入一杯童便，饭后温服。
涤痰汤
方歌：涤痰汤先以二陈汤（陈皮、半夏、茯苓、甘草）为基础，加入麦冬、枳实、胆南星、前胡，再用人参、桔梗、黄连煎煮，加上竹茹则病可安然痊愈。
主治：心火克制肺金，久治不愈，传变为肺痿，出现咽喉声音嘶哑，胸膈痞塞闷胀，呕吐痰涎，喘急难以平卧的症状者服用。
处方：陈皮、半夏、茯苓、甘草、麦门冬、胆南星、枳实、黄连、人参、桔梗，各五分；竹茹一钱。
煎服法：用水两钟，煎至八分，饭后服用。
宁肺丸
方歌：宁肺丸主要由两种药物组成：乌梅和罂粟壳（需去除筋膜）。每服二钱，功效灵验，肺痈和肺痿均可嚼服。
主治：久咳导致咯吐脓血，胸膈不利，咳嗽痰多，坐卧不安，言语困难，甚至声音嘶哑者服用。
处方：乌梅（用蜜拌蒸，取肉八钱，捣成膏）；罂粟壳（去膜，用蜜拌炒后研为细末，一两）。
制法与服法：用乌梅膏加入少许生蜜调和制成丸剂，每次服用二钱，用乌梅汤不拘时送服。
清金二母汤
方歌：清金二母汤由黄芩、桔梗、知母、紫苏、柴胡、白术、杏仁、茯苓、栝蒌、桑白皮、五味子、陈皮、麦冬、甘草、当归组成。
主治：肺痿多咳嗽但痰少，午后发热，口干烦躁不安的症状。
处方：知母、贝母、桔梗、茯苓、当归、白术、陈皮，各一钱；桑白皮、紫苏、杏仁、柴胡、栝蒌仁、黄芩、五味子、甘草、麦门冬，各五分。
煎服法：用水两钟，煎至八分，加入一杯童便，饭后服用。
栀子仁汤
方歌：栀子仁汤由大青叶、石膏、淡豆豉、黄芩、杏仁、知母、赤芍药、升麻、柴胡、甘草组成。
主治：肺痿引起的发热、潮热，或发狂乱、烦躁，面色红赤、咽喉疼痛的症状。
处方：栀子仁、赤芍药、大青叶、知母，各七分；黄芩、石膏、杏仁、升麻，各一钱五分；柴胡六分；甘草五分；淡豆豉一百粒。
煎服法：用水两钟，煎至八分，饭后较长时间服用。
加味理中汤
方歌：加味理中汤由半夏、茯苓、白术、陈皮、干姜、细辛、甘草、人参、五味子组成。
主治：肺胃俱虚，咳嗽声音沉重，发热不退，又兼见脉象浮数而无力的症状者服用。
处方：炙甘草、半夏、茯苓、干姜（炮制）、白术、陈皮、细辛、五味子、人参，各五分。
煎服法：用水两钟，煎至八分，饭后较长时间服用。
金鲤汤
方歌：金鲤汤疗效罕见稀奇，独用贝母效果真奇妙。童子小便隔水炖服，治疗肺痈咳吐脓痰最为适宜。
主治：肺痈已成或未成，胸中隐痛，咯吐脓血的症状。
处方：金色活鲤鱼一条（约四两重），贝母一钱。
制法与服法：先将鲤鱼连鳞剖开，去掉肚肠，注意不要沾染经水。用贝母细末撒入鱼肚内，用线扎紧；取半大碗上等童子小便，将鱼浸入童便中，隔水炖煮，直到鱼眼突出为止。稍后取出，去掉鳞骨，取净鱼肉再次浸入童便中加热；鱼肉与童便分二至三次吃完，一天吃尽一条鱼，其功效非常迅速。
葶苈散
方歌：葶苈散中含有薏苡仁、甘草、桑白皮、葛根，以及栝蒌、升麻、桔梗等，肺痈患者服用后可恢复健康。
主治：过食烤爆食物，或饮酒过度，导致肺热气壅，喘急不能平卧；以及肺痈浊痰腥臭，胸膈胀满不想进食的症状，均可服用。
处方：甜葶苈、桔梗、栝蒌仁、川升麻、薏苡仁、桑白皮、葛根，各一钱；炙甘草五分。
煎服法：用水两钟，加入生姜三片，煎至八分，饭后服用。
肾气丸
主治：肾气素来虚弱，不能上交于心，津液不降，败浊之气化为痰，从而导致咳嗽气逆。
处方：干山药四两；山茱萸（去核，酒拌，四两）；泽泻（蒸）；牡丹皮（白色为佳）；白茯苓，各三两；熟地（用生地八两，酒拌后用铜器蒸半天，砂器也可以，捣成膏）。
制法与服法：以上药物研为细末，将地黄煮烂，杵成膏，加蜜制成梧桐子大小的丸剂，每次服用七、八十丸，空腹时用滚开水、盐汤或温酒送服。
Maidong Pingfei Yin (Ophiopogon Decoction for Calming the Lung)
Song: Maidong Pingfei Yin consists of Ren Shen (Ginseng), Chi Shao (Red Peony Root), Bing Lang (Areca Nut), and Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), combined with Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), and Gan Cao (Licorice Root) to form a preparation. It can alleviate coughing caused by Fei Yong (Lung Abscess), bringing vitality back like spring returning to dead wood.
Indications: Early stage of Fei Yong (Lung Abscess), characterized by cough, shortness of breath, dull pain in the chest, and vomiting of purulent sputum.
Prescription: Ren Shen (Ginseng), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Chi Shao (Red Peony Root), Bing Lang (Areca Nut), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), each 1 qian; Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 0.5 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong (approx. 400 ml) of water until reduced to 0.8 zhong (approx. 320 ml). Take long after meals.
Xuanshen Qingfei Yin (Scrophularia Decoction for Clearing the Lung)
Song: Xuanshen Qingfei Yin includes Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Bing Lang (Areca Nut), Ren Shen (Ginseng), and Fu Ling (Poria), added with Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii), Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), along with Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Tong Bian (Child's Urine) to bring peace to the condition.
Indications: Fei Yong (Lung Abscess) with expectoration of purulent sputum, distension and fullness in the chest and diaphragm, accompanied by wheezing, shortness of breath, and fever.
Prescription: Xuan Shen (Scrophularia Root) 0.8 qian; Yin Chai Hu (Stellaria Root), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Fu Ling (Poria), Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), each 1 qian; Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed) 2 qian; Ren Shen (Ginseng), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), each 0.5 qian; Bing Lang (Areca Nut) 0.3 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water with one slice of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Just before taking, add one cup of Tong Bian (Child's Urine). Take after meals.
Ningfei Jie Geng Tang (Platycodon Decoction for Calming the Lung)
Song: Ningfei Jie Geng Tang contains Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Gua Lou (Trichosanthes Fruit), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Sang Bai Pi (Cortex Mori Radicis), Fang Ji (Stephania Root), Bai He (Lilium Bulb), Ting Li Zi (Descurainiae Semen), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), and Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii).
Indications: For Fei Yong (Lung Abscess) causing dull pain in the chest and diaphragm, swelling and fullness in both hypochondriac regions, dry mouth and throat, irritability, excessive thirst, spontaneous sweating or night sweats, inability to sleep, and frequent expectoration of thick, foul-smelling sputum.
Prescription: Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes Seed), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Gan Cao Jie (Licorice Knot), Sang Bai Pi (Cortex Mori Radicis), Fang Ji (Stephania Root), Bai He (Lilium Bulb), Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), each 0.8 qian; Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Tian Ting Li (Descurainiae Semen), Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), each 0.5 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water with three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Take at any time. If cough is severe, add Bai He (Lilium Bulb); if body heat is present, add Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root) and Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root); if stool is difficult, add Mi Zhi Da Huang (Honey-fried Rhubarb) 1 qian; if urination is obstructed, add Deng Xin Cao (Juncus Medulla) and Mu Tong (Akebia Stem); if irritability with bleeding occurs, add Bai Mao Gen (Imperata Rhizome); if pain is severe, add Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root).
Si Shun San (Four-Compliance Powder)
Song: Si Shun San has miraculous efficacy, combining Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Zi Wan (Aster Root), and Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), assisted by Gan Cao (Licorice Root) and Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), to permanently eliminate wheezing and coughing from Fei Yong (Lung Abscess).
Indications: Fei Yong (Lung Abscess) with expectoration of pus, five-palm heat (heat in palms, soles, and chest), oppression, cough, shortness of breath, and inability to lie down comfortably.
Prescription: Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Zi Wan (Aster Root), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), each 1.5 qian; Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), each 0.7 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Take long after meals. Alternatively, grind into powder and take 2 qian mixed with warm boiled water.
Qingjin Ningfei Wan (Clear Metal and Calm Lung Pill)
Song: Qingjin Ningfei Wan consists of Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Fu Ling (Poria), Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Yin Chai Hu (Stellaria Root), Tian Men Dong (Asparagus Tuber), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome), Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), and Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizoma); use Sheng Di (Rehmannia Root) or Shu Di (Prepared Rehmannia Root) as appropriate.
Indications: Effective for prolonged cough due to Fei Yong (Lung Abscess) with incomplete expectoration of pus, fever, emaciation, and gradual progression into Lao Zhai (Consumption Disease).
Prescription: Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Fu Ling (Poria), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), each 5 qian; Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii), Yin Chai Hu (Stellaria Root), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Hu Huang Lian (Picrorhiza Rhizoma), each 0.6 qian; Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Tian Men Dong (Asparagus Tuber), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia Root, soaked in wine and mashed into paste), Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, mashed into paste), Dang Gui Shen (Dang Gui Root Tip), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizoma), each 1 liang; Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 3 qian.
Preparation and Administration: Grind all ingredients into fine powder. Form pills using refined honey, sized like wu zi (wukua seeds). Take 70 pills per dose, washed down with boiling clear water long after meals.
Renshen Wuwei Tang (Ginseng and Schisandra Decoction)
Song: Renshen Wuwei Tang comprises Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizoma), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Fu Ling (Poria), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Di Huang (Rehmannia Root), Sang Bai Pi (Cortex Mori Radicis), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix), Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii), and Gan Cao (Licorice Root).
Indications: Qi and Blood injury manifesting as expectoration of pus or hemoptysis, alternating chills and fever. Emaciation and fatigue; effective for all deficiency conditions.
Prescription: Ren Shen (Ginseng), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizoma), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Fu Ling (Poria), Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), each 1 qian; Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii), Sang Bai Pi (Cortex Mori Radicis), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), each 0.5 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water with three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Take after meals.
Ziwan Rong Tang (Aster Fuzz Decoction)
Song: Ziwan Rong Tang contains Ren Shen (Ginseng), Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn - *Note: Substitute with Water Buffalo Horn in modern practice*), Kuan Dong Hua (Coltsfoot Flower), Sang Ye (Mulberry Leaf), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), Bai He (Lilium Bulb), E Jiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Pu Huang (Typha Pollen), and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger).
Indications: For lung qi injury caused by rich food, overeating, fried foods, or strong alcohol, leading to cough, dry throat, spitting phlegm or blood, wheezing, hypochondriac pain, and inability to lie down.
Prescription: Zi Wan Rong (Aster Fuzz), Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root), Ren Shen (Ginseng), each 0.5 qian; Sang Ye (Mulberry Leaf, preferably frost-exposed), Kuan Dong Hua (Coltsfoot Flower), Bai He (Lilium Bulb), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), E Jiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Pu Huang (Typha Pollen, raw), each 0.7 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water with three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Add Xi Jiao powder (substitute) before taking. Take after meals.
Painong San (Pus-Discharging Powder)
Song: Painong San uses Huang Qi (Astragalus Root) and Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), suitable with Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit). Take 3 qian mixed with honey; it has miraculous effects in discharging phlegm/pus from Fei Yong (Lung Abscess).
Indications: After Fei Yong (Lung Abscess) has discharged pus, this formula is used to discharge turbid pus and tonify lung qi.
Prescription: Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Ren Shen (Ginseng), in equal parts.
Preparation and Administration: Grind into fine powder. Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with honey water after meals.
Zhimu Fuling Tang (Anemarrhena and Poria Decoction)
Song: Zhimu Fuling Tang consists of Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Bo He (Mint), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Kuan Dong Hua (Coltsfoot Flower), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizoma), E Jiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), and Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber); careful consideration of combination is required.
Indications: Wheezing and coughing due to Fei Wei (Lung Flaccidity), expectoration of saliva/phlegm, spontaneous sweating or night sweats, alternating chills and fever.
Prescription: Fu Ling (Poria), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), each 1 qian; Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Bo He (Mint), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizoma), Kuan Dong Hua (Coltsfoot Flower), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizoma), E Jiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), each 0.6 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water with three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Add one cup of Tong Bian (Child's Urine). Take warm after meals.
Ditan Tang (Phlegm-Washing Decoction)
Song: Ditan Tang starts with Er Chen Tang (Two-Aged Decoction: Chen Pi, Ban Xia, Fu Ling, Gan Cao), adds Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange), Dan Nan Xing (Arisaema cum Bile), and Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix), then decocts with Ren Shen (Ginseng), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), and Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizoma); adding Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings) ensures recovery.
Indications: Heart fire suppressing Lung metal, persisting and transforming into Fei Wei (Lung Flaccidity), causing hoarseness, chest oppression, vomiting of phlegm/saliva, wheezing, and difficulty lying flat.
Prescription: Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Dan Nan Xing (Arisaema cum Bile), Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange), Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizoma), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), each 0.5 qian; Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings) 1 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Take after meals.
Ningfei Wan (Lung-Calming Pill)
Song: Ningfei Wan consists of two main herbs: Wu Mei (Mume Fruit) and Ying Su Qiao (Poppy Capsule) with membranes removed. Take 2 qian; it is efficacious for both Fei Yong (Lung Abscess) and Fei Wei (Lung Flaccidity).
Indications: Chronic cough with expectoration of pus and blood, chest discomfort, profuse phlegm, restlessness in sitting or lying, inability to speak, or even hoarseness.
Prescription: Wu Mei (Mume Fruit, steamed with honey, flesh taken 8 qian, mashed into paste); Ying Su Qiao (Poppy Capsule, membrane removed, stir-fried with honey and powdered, 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Mix Wu Mei paste with a little raw honey to form pills. Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with Wu Mei decoction at any time.
Qingjin Ermu Tang (Clear Metal and Two Mothers Decoction)
Song: Qingjin Ermu Tang comprises Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Zi Su (Perilla Leaf), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizoma), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), Fu Ling (Poria), Gua Lou (Trichosanthes Fruit), Sang Bai Pi (Cortex Mori Radicis), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), and Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber).
Indications: Fei Wei (Lung Flaccidity) with frequent cough but little phlegm, afternoon fever, dry mouth, and irritability.
Prescription: Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Fu Ling (Poria), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizoma), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), each 1 qian; Sang Bai Pi (Cortex Mori Radicis), Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes Seed), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), each 0.5 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Add one cup of Tong Bian (Child's Urine). Take after meals.
Zhizi Ren Tang (Gardenia Kernel Decoction)
Song: Zhizi Ren Tang consists of Da Qing Ye (Isatis Leaf), Shi Gao (Gypsum), Dan Chi (Fermented Soybean), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root), Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), and Gan Cao (Licorice Root).
Indications: Fever or tidal fever due to Fei Wei (Lung Flaccidity), mania, irritability, red face, and sore throat.
Prescription: Zhizi Ren (Gardenia Kernel), Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root), Da Qing Ye (Isatis Leaf), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), each 0.7 qian; Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Shi Gao (Gypsum), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed), Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), each 1.5 qian; Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root) 0.6 qian; Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 0.5 qian; Dan Dou Chi (Fermented Soybean) 100 grains.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Take long after meals.
Jiawei Lizhong Tang (Modified Lizhong Decoction)
Song: Jiawei Lizhong Tang contains Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizoma), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), Xi Xin (Asarum), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Ren Shen (Ginseng), and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit).
Indications: Deficiency of both Lung and Stomach, heavy cough, persistent fever, accompanied by floating, rapid, and weak pulse.
Prescription: Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger, processed), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizoma), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Xi Xin (Asarum), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit), Ren Shen (Ginseng), each 0.5 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Take long after meals.
Jinli Tang (Golden Carp Decoction)
Song: Jinli Tang has rare and wonderful efficacy; using Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb) alone is truly miraculous. Taking it with Child's Urine via double-boiling effectively treats Fei Yong (Lung Abscess) with expectoration of phlegm and pus.
Indications: Fei Yong (Lung Abscess) whether formed or forming, with dull chest pain and expectoration of pus and blood.
Prescription: Golden live carp (one fish, approx. 4 liang/125g); Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb) 1 qian.
Preparation and Administration: Scale and gut the carp without contact with menstrual blood. Sprinkle finely powdered Bei Mu inside the fish belly and tie securely. Place in half a bowl of superior child's urine. Double-boil until the fish eyes protrude. Remove, scale, and debone. Soak the clean meat in child's urine and reheat. Divide the meat and urine into 2-3 portions and consume the entire fish within one day. The effect is very swift.
Tingli San (Descurainia Powder)
Song: Tingli San contains Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Sang Bai Pi (Cortex Mori Radicis), Ge Gen (Kudzu Root), Gua Lou (Trichosanthes Fruit), Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), and Jie Geng (Platycodon Root); taking it for Fei Yong (Lung Abscess) brings recovery.
Indications: Caused by excessive consumption of roasted/fried foods or alcohol, leading to lung heat and qi stagnation, wheezing, and inability to lie down; also for Fei Yong (Lung Abscess) with foul-smelling turbid sputum, chest distension, and anorexia.
Prescription: Tian Ting Li Zi (Descurainiae Semen), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes Seed), Chuan Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), Sang Bai Pi (Cortex Mori Radicis), Ge Gen (Kudzu Root), each 1 qian; Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice Root) 0.5 qian.
Administration: Decoct 2 zhong of water with three slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) until reduced to 0.8 zhong. Take after meals.
Shenqi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill)
Indications: For chronic Kidney Qi deficiency failing to interact with the Heart, resulting in descending failure of fluids, transformation of turbid敗浊 into phlegm, leading to cough and counterflow qi.
Prescription: Gan Shan Yao (Dioscorea Rhizoma) 4 liang; Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Fruit, pitted, soaked in wine) 4 liang; Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizoma, steamed); Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex, white variety preferred); Bai Fu Ling (Poria, white), each 3 liang; Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, made from 8 liang of Sheng Di Huang soaked in wine, steamed in copper or clay vessel for half a day, mashed into paste).
Preparation and Administration: Grind ingredients into powder. Cook the Di Huang until soft, mash into paste, mix with honey, and form pills sized like tung zi (walnut seeds). Take 70-80 pills per dose, washed down with boiling water, salt water, or warm wine on an empty stomach.