一秀才陈启忠 患病后，只饮食便作呕，每一餐必吐尽方止，辄思饮食，食后又复如是，一
年余羸弱不可言，诸药不效，咸云死症。予视脉曰∶此伤寒愈后，不服补中益气汤，胃虚症也。
用丁香茱萸汤加减，两服而饮食通，十服全愈。
药方
丁香 炙甘草 柴胡 升麻 人参 黄 吴茱萸 草豆蔻 当归身 苍术（各六分） 黄柏
肉桂（各四分）
加黑枣二枚，水一碗半，煎七分。
何道尊（讳敦季，号胤伯，先署漳南道，后署福宁道）
庚寅春，寓所有王友，自头年夏得伤寒症，愈后成疟，至冬月疟愈，头痛不可忍，羸弱不进饮食
，昼夜不得眠者数月，药无效。予视脉曰∶此伤寒不清理小便，聚火不得行，其毒上升结头顶。
予以清便药与之，一服而睡，数服而愈。
药方
生地黄 木通 蒲黄 车前子 通草 归尾 白茯苓 泽泻 槟榔 甘草
郑道尊（讳清，号介臣，福省兵道）素患牙疼症，疼不可言，其气流入肩，即肩成肿
。诸医认为火，多用凉药，其疼益甚，经五年余。庚寅春，予视脉曰，此风入肝湿，
宜用散风，次乃降火，数日见功矣。郑道台以牙疼戒酒，饮即疼发，予以末药三服，用酒尽
量表汗，多饮减疼，其患渐愈。
末药方
羌活（一钱） 附子（一钱） 麻黄（五分）
共为细末，作三服，好酒热冲，尽量出汗为度。
汤药方
荆芥（一钱） 栀子（童便炒，一钱） 淡竹叶（一钱） 石膏（二钱） 大黄（二钱
）薄荷（一钱） 白芷（八分） 连翘（八分） 白茯苓（八分） 甘草（三分）
水一碗半，煎七分。
周道尊（讳之翰，号申公，漳南道） 素患心前有一块埂如拳，每睡后欲起，似乎有压之
者，心神不宁，饮食难化，如此数年，诸药无效。予视脉曰∶此非气之为也，彼医不知，认中脘
痞塞、饱闷为脾气盛，误已！此因心事不快，或烦恼时借房事消遣，是以未行房先胸中似有物
，既行房后竟成一物，名郁火也，制丸药半月而愈。
丸方
浙腿术（二两，米泔水浸一宿，陈壁土炒，去油） 白豆蔻（一两） 麦门冬（二两，去心
，新瓦焙干） 青皮（一两） 枳实
（面炒，一两） 北芥子（炒，一两） 川黄连（吴茱萸制，一两） 砂仁（微炒，五钱）
南木香（五钱） 川浓朴（姜炒，一两） 白茯苓（一两） 人参（一两） 地骨皮（一两）
苍术（一两，米泔水浸一宿，炒） 知母（一两） 甘草（五钱） 甘枸杞（一两）
共为末，陈米用薄荷叶汤煮粥为丸，梧子大，每空心淡盐汤吞二钱。
佟抚台命予视一将官脉，其症则头眩体弱，手足拘挛，饮食不进，药无效。予细察脉曰
∶此有郁血在胸，当因损致然，若此血得出，其病立愈，不则难疗也。用末药一服觉病
益重，二服欲呕，三服始吐出紫血一口，继吐出黑血六七块。其病立愈。
末药方
生陈皮（末，二钱） 生附子（末，二钱） 生大黄（末，二钱） 生干姜（末，一钱）
共为细末，用好陈酒热冲，尽量服之。
苏州商人何凤宇 患病十余日，目黄身肿，胸前结塞，不能通气，每胀闷则目睛上视，一
个时不能转，医者未审何症，但用宽胸理气药益增重，予视脉曰∶此伤寒热邪传里，凶症也，
迟之又久，药力亦无施矣。急取黑骨雄鸡白毛者，去肚内杂物，切开，先用陈皮枳壳末各五分
，摊腹胸，将鸡才切即粘贴，半个时，腹中微响，邪即转动，顿觉爽快矣，服煎药三日而愈。
药方
川黄连（姜汁炒，一钱） 知母（一钱） 石膏（三钱） 黄芩（一钱） 山栀（童便炒，八分）
麦门冬（去心，八分） 五味子（八分） 香豉（一合）
水一碗半，煎八分。
杨提督标下一将官 病久不愈，时九月初，舟中甚热，胀闷不可忍，米饮不能下，
将垂绝矣。予视脉曰∶此非热症也，风邪未经清表，乘虚作胀，凉药服之加重，即温药而
温服之亦无济也，当用汤药候冰冷，数服而愈。
药方
麦门冬（去心，二钱） 白蒺藜（炒，去刺，二钱） 生地黄（二钱） 白茯苓（二钱）
人参（五分）
用水四碗，煎至二碗半，候冰冷，不时服之。
祖部堂标下一将官 病月余，头眩口疮，喉痛下泻，偶一二日作痢，旋愈复泻，阅数日又痢
，而喉肿又不进饮食，偶进食旋吐，服药益吐。予视脉曰∶此虚极，肾水不升，脾土不能胜，当进
以益精补脾之药，喉痛口疮，此邪火不足虑也。整一丸方，十日全愈。
丸药方
人参（一两） 朱砂（水飞，三钱） 白术（米泔水浸一宿，陈壁土炒，二两） 白茯苓（去皮
，一两） 黄 （蜜炙，一两） 白芍药（一两） 当归（酒洗，一两） 陈皮（一两）
炼蜜为丸，梧子大，每日进三次，白滚汤每次一钱。
李部堂标下一将官 患伤寒症，头疼发热，恶寒，遍身作痛。屡发无汗，其症不变，而病日益
重。诸医加以发表，遂至癫狂，腹痛欲绝。予视脉曰∶此无阳凶症也，岂有阳虚而能汗者，整一方与之
立效。
药方
防风 羌活 细辛 川芎 桂枝 白芍 熟附 柴胡（各等分） 人参（六分） 甘草（三分）
加黑枣一枚，水一碗半，煎七分。
陈部堂标下一将官 每便撒血不止，腹微痛即有血行，
行即痛止，如此十数年，药无效，羸瘦不堪。予视脉曰∶此脾湿引热也。整一丸方与之
，脾气既健，血自归经，其病全愈。
药方
生地（三两，酒浸三宿，多用酒煮一日，黑烂为度） 陈皮（一两） 苍术（二两，米泔
水浸七日，炒） 川黄连（二两，吴茱萸制） 藿香叶（三两） 升麻（二两） 川浓朴
（二两，炒） 白术（三两，米泔水浸一宿，陈壁土炒） 薏仁（三两，炒） 当归（二两
，酒洗） 槐花（三两）
炼蜜为丸，梧子大，每清晨白滚汤吞二钱，临睡一钱。
马成垣（讳镳，镇守浦城中军）一家丁 每夜发热，昼则发寒。其畏寒有大异者，见人持
扇，即毛窍发战；见人谈及风字，即口噤不能言。饮食夜或可进，昼则概不入也。医者多用热剂
，病益甚。予视脉曰∶此内热极而外怯寒也，由感寒病后不清表，结成胃火。整药与之，二服而愈。
末药方
益元散（五钱） 川黄连（三钱，姜汁炒） 陈皮（二钱）
共为散末，作二服，米汤吞下。
一友林大年 目肿疾愈后，但昏黑不能明，忽疼而止。移时复然。予视脉曰∶此多服凉药，
窍塞血枯，大患虽去而血不能通窍，遂至昏花。血无时不生，窍欲通而复闭，故忽然疼也。整方
与之，三服而愈。
药方
当归 枸杞 黄 细辛 白茯苓 升麻 蔓荆（各等分） 甘草
食后服。
一友黄涵素 九日登高回，忽腹中微痛，医者进以香砂
等药，渐加痛，又服药，益痛不可忍，至五六日几痛绝，口不能言。予视脉曰∶此脉无恙，
必腹中有毒物。整方与之，一服而愈。
末药方
明雄黄（一钱） 没药（七分） 乳香（七分） 麝香（二分） 白芷（一钱） 皂角刺（七分）
共为末，冲陈酒五斤封好，不拘冷热，随意饮尽即愈。
一友俞成伯 阴症，因自知医，先用理中汤，后益腹疼、气冷，用三建汤等热药，囊愈缩不能言语
，将危矣。予视脉曰∶此当先通其气，气通则阳起，起阳之药有秘法，不专在天雄附子也。整一方与
之，一服而愈。
药方
乌骨雄鸡燥粪（五钱） 鼠粪（五钱） 陈皮（三钱） 韭菜（五钱）
先将鸡粪鼠粪炒黄，次入陈皮同炒，冲陈酒一碗，入锅一滚，将韭冲下热服。
徽商汪凤溪 病三四日后，只腹痛不能忍，诸药无效，一日疼甚，眼直卒倒。予视脉曰∶
此伤寒蓄血症也。以井水半碗饮之，其病稍止，即能言，云冷入快极，用药下之即愈。
药方
桂枝（一钱） 枳实（七分） 大黄（二钱） 石膏（一钱） 柴胡（八分） 甘草（四分）
加姜二片，枣一枚，水一碗，煎八分。
一友方玉玄 有头痛症，日夜不得眠，惟进饮汤稍可，食即痛难堪，数年求医不得效。予视脉曰
∶此邪火上聚，进饮汤稍可，全属阴邪，饮者阳气，阳入则阴散也。汤药无效，用洗药五日而愈。
洗药方
羌活（二两） 甘草（二两） 薄荷（一两） 升麻（一两）
作一服。水六碗，煎至二碗，用布浸，乘热洗上，如冷又煎热再洗，自晨至晚，
洗有三个时，夜则不用，以养阳气也，五服全愈。
童旗鼓（讳毓秀，号贤斋，提督旗鼓）己丑冬得感冒甚重，妄用药，遂热蒸欲狂
，解衣扬被，腹胀胸疼，饮食不进，不省人事，成凶症，予视脉曰∶此饮食劳役过伤，内症
也。用药一剂泻其毒热，次用半表半里剂，二服而成疟症，渐愈矣。
药方
柴胡 黄芩 大黄 枳壳 赤芍 朴硝
加姜三片，水一碗半，煎八分。
次药方
人参 陈皮 黄芩 贝母 知母 茯苓
煎照前。
一友莆田戴一甫 患眼疾不能视物二年余，诸药无效。庚寅春，予视脉曰∶此因劳损心血。
肝木主筋，血侵筋，故赤筋侵睛，久则肾益虚，而肝木生风，流泪无穷，益增昏黑矣。整方服之
，五日见物，十日复明。
药方
防风 荆芥 薄荷 家白菊（各一钱） 石决明 蝉蜕 生大地 白茯苓（各八分） 人参（五
分） 甘草（三分）
水一碗，煎七分。
邹副总（讳必科，号聘之，抚院大厅）患头眩，两目黄赤，四肢无力，饮食不进；诸医多用补药
，病势益重。予视脉曰∶风邪未清，如何用补？目赤头眩者，火也；四肢无力者，邪入筋络也；饮食
不进者，用补药气扼也。整一方四
服而愈。
药方
薄荷 荆芥 牛蒡子 麦门冬（去心） 胆南星 黄柏 知母 干菊 茯苓
（各等分） 甘草（四分）
加姜二片，水一碗半，煎七分。
王副总（讳进，号翠芝，福省城守） 初患伤寒，予整药二服随痊。因不忌口
成疟，复不忌口，重不可言。医者以其病久，多议服补虚健脾之药。予视脉曰∶此伤寒
劳复，因疟后血气未平，尚有余热，随多食发怒，劳力劳神。用小柴胡加减，数剂而愈。
药方
柴胡 人参 半夏曲 川浓朴 白术 白茯苓 陈皮 泽泻 甘草
煎照常，加煨姜。
蒋副总（讳彪；号□□，部院大厅）患一病，只恶寒畏风，房间聚旺火不见热，被几床
不知暖，诸医以辛热之药投之，势益重。予视脉曰∶此内热极不得清凉，外寒极不得辛散
也。用末药热极者，以酒送下，次用表药汗之，即令撤其火与被，而身体爽快矣，四服全愈。
末药方
附子（炮去皮，一半面包煨，一半生） 肉桂 苍术（各三钱） 甘草（二钱）
为末，分作四服，陈酒尽量服之。
药方
麻黄 人参 白芍 干葛 细辛 泽泻 猪苓 陈皮 甘草
加姜二片，煎照常。
一友吴丕显 久病后只发呕恶心不进饮食，四肢困倦，夜发冷汗，日枯瘦，药无效。
予视脉，用温肾汤加减为末，日进一服，随效。
药方
柴胡 麻黄根（各四钱） 白茯苓（人乳蒸） 白术（土炒） 黄柏（酒炒） 猪苓
（酒炒） 升麻 泽泻（炒） 陈皮 神曲（各六钱）
共为末，每清晨用白滚汤吞一钱。
一位秀才陈启忠，患病后，只要饮食入口就会作呕，每顿饭必须全部吐完才停止，虽然想吃东西，但吃完后又像之前一样呕吐，一年多身体极度虚弱，各种药物都无效，大家都说是死症。我诊脉后说：这是伤寒病愈后，没有服用补中益气汤调理，导致胃气虚弱的症状。使用丁香茱萸汤加减治疗，服两剂后饮食通畅，服十剂后完全痊愈。
药方：
丁香、炙甘草、柴胡、升麻、人参、黄芪、吴茱萸、草豆蔻、当归身、苍术（各六分），黄柏、肉桂（各四分）。
加黑枣二枚，水一碗半，煎至七分。
何道尊（名敦季，号胤伯，曾任漳南道署理，后任福宁道署理）
庚寅年春天，寓所里的王友，从上一年夏天得了伤寒症，病愈后转为疟疾，到了冬天疟疾好了，却出现剧烈头痛，无法忍受，身体虚弱不能进食，昼夜无法睡眠已有数月，药物无效。我诊脉后说：这是伤寒病邪未清，小便不利，郁火无法正常排泄，毒性上攻结聚于头顶所致。我用通利小便的药物给他服用，一剂后就能入睡，数剂后痊愈。
药方：
生地黄、木通、蒲黄、车前子、通草、归尾、白茯苓、泽泻、槟榔、甘草。
郑道尊（名清，号介臣，福建兵备道）素来患有牙疼症，疼痛难忍，疼痛感放射到肩部，导致肩膀肿胀。各位医生认为是火证，多用凉药治疗，结果疼痛更加严重，持续了五年多。庚寅年春天，我诊脉后说：这是风邪侵入肝脏兼有湿气，应当先用散风的方法，然后再降火，几天就能见效。郑道台因为牙疼而戒酒，饮酒就会引发疼痛，我用粉末状药物让他服用三剂，用酒作为引子发汗，多喝酒后疼痛减轻，病情逐渐痊愈。
末药方：
羌活（一钱）、附子（一钱）、麻黄（五分）。
共研为细末，分为三服，用好酒热冲服，以出汗为度。
汤药方：
荆芥（一钱）、栀子（用童便炒，一钱）、淡竹叶（一钱）、石膏（二钱）、大黄（二钱）、薄荷（一钱）、白芷（八分）、连翘（八分）、白茯苓（八分）、甘草（三分）。
水一碗半，煎至七分。
周道尊（名之翰，号申公，漳南道）素来患有心前区有一块硬物如拳头大小，每次睡醒想起身时，感觉好像有人压迫着，心神不宁，饮食难以消化，如此数年，各种药物无效。我诊脉后说：这不是气滞造成的，之前的医生不知道，将中脘痞塞、饱闷误认为是脾气旺盛，这是错误的！这是因为心事不愉快，或在烦恼时借房事来消遣，所以在行房前胸中似乎有物，行房后竟形成了一物，名为“郁火”，制作丸药服用半个月后痊愈。
丸方：
浙术（二两，米泔水浸泡一夜，用陈壁土炒，去油）、白豆蔻（一两）、麦门冬（二两，去心，新瓦焙干）、青皮（一两）、枳实（面粉炒，一两）、北芥子（炒，一两）、川黄连（吴茱萸制，一两）、砂仁（微炒，五钱）、南木香（五钱）、川厚朴（姜炒，一两）、白茯苓（一两）、人参（一两）、地骨皮（一两）、苍术（一两，米泔水浸泡一夜，炒）、知母（一两）、甘草（五钱）、甘枸杞（一两）。
共研为末，用陈米煮薄荷叶粥，以此和丸，梧桐子大，每空腹时用淡盐汤吞服二钱。
佟抚台命我诊治一位将官的脉象，其症状是头晕体弱，手足拘挛，饮食不进，药物无效。我仔细察脉后说：这是胸中有瘀血，应当是因为损伤导致的，如果这些瘀血能排出，病立刻就会好，否则就难治了。用粉末状药物，服一剂觉得病更重，服二剂想呕吐，服三剂才开始吐出一口紫血，接着吐出六七块黑血。病立刻痊愈。
末药方：
生陈皮（末，二钱）、生附子（末，二钱）、生大黄（末，二钱）、生干姜（末，一钱）。
共研为细末，用好陈酒热冲，尽量服下。
苏州商人何凤宇，患病十余日，目黄身肿，胸前结塞，不能通气，每次胀闷时眼球上翻，一个时辰都不能转动，医生未审明是什么病症，只用宽胸理气的药物，反而加重病情。我诊脉后说：这是伤寒热邪传入里部，是凶险的病症，拖延久了，药物的力量也无法施行了。急忙取一只黑骨白毛的雄鸡，去掉肚内杂物，切开，先用陈皮、枳壳末各五分，摊在鸡腹胸处，将鸡刚切开后立即贴敷在患者腹部，半个时辰后，腹中微微作响，邪气随即转动，顿时觉得爽快，再服用煎药三天而痊愈。
药方：
川黄连（姜汁炒，一钱）、知母（一钱）、石膏（三钱）、黄芩（一钱）、山栀（童便炒，八分）、麦门冬（去心，八分）、五味子（八分）、香豉（一合）。
水一碗半，煎至八分。
杨提督标下一位将官，病久不愈，当时是九月初，舟中非常热，胀闷无法忍受，米汤都无法喝下，几乎濒死。我诊脉后说：这不是热证，风邪未经过解表清除，乘虚导致胀闷，服用凉药会加重，即使用温药温服也无济于事，应当用汤药，待药液冷却后服用，数剂后痊愈。
药方：
麦门冬（去心，二钱）、白蒺藜（炒，去刺，二钱）、生地黄（二钱）、白茯苓（二钱）、人参（五分）。
用水四碗，煎至二碗半，待冷却后，不时服用。
祖部堂标下一位将官，病月余，头晕口疮，喉痛腹泻，偶尔一两天发作痢疾，稍好又腹泻，过了几天又痢疾，喉咙肿胀不能进食，偶尔进食随即呕吐，服药更是呕吐。我诊脉后说：这是极度虚弱，肾水不能上升，脾土不能胜任，应当进补益精血、健脾的药物，喉痛口疮，这是邪火，不足为虑。整理了一个丸方，十日全愈。
丸药方：
人参（一两）、朱砂（水飞，三钱）、白术（米泔水浸泡一夜，陈壁土炒，二两）、白茯苓（去皮，一两）、黄芪（蜜炙，一两）、白芍药（一两）、当归（酒洗，一两）、陈皮（一两）。
炼蜜为丸，梧桐子大，每日进三次，白开水每次送服一钱。
李部堂标下一位将官，患伤寒症，头疼发热，恶寒，遍身作痛。屡次发作无汗，症状没有变化，但病情日益加重。各位医生加以发表药物，导致癫狂，腹痛欲绝。我诊脉后说：这是无阳的凶险病症，哪有阳气虚还能出汗的道理？整理一方给予他，立刻见效。
药方：
防风、羌活、细辛、川芎、桂枝、白芍、熟附子、柴胡（各等分），人参（六分），甘草（三分）。
加黑枣一枚，水一碗半，煎至七分。
陈部堂标下一位将官，每次排便出血不止，腹部微痛就有血流出，血流完后疼痛停止，如此十数年，药物无效，身体消瘦不堪。我诊脉后说：这是脾湿引动热邪所致。整理一个丸方给予他，脾气既健运，血液自然回归经脉，病全愈。
药方：
生地（三两，酒浸三夜，多用酒煮一日，煮至黑烂为度）、陈皮（一两）、苍术（二两，米泔水浸泡七日，炒）、川黄连（二两，吴茱萸制）、藿香叶（三两）、升麻（二两）、川厚朴（二两，炒）、白术（三两，米泔水浸泡一夜，陈壁土炒）、薏仁（三两，炒）、当归（二两，酒洗）、槐花（三两）。
炼蜜为丸，梧桐子大，每清晨用白开水吞服二钱，临睡前一钱。
马成垣（名镳，镇守浦城中军）家的一位家丁，每晚发热，白天则发冷。他怕冷与常人不同，见人拿扇子，毛孔就发抖；听人谈到“风”字，就口噤不能说话。饮食晚上或许能吃，白天一概不吃。医生多用热性药剂，病情反而加重。我诊脉后说：这是内热极盛而外表怯寒，由感受寒邪后未解表，结成胃火所致。整理药物给他，两剂后痊愈。
末药方：
益元散（五钱）、川黄连（三钱，姜汁炒）、陈皮（二钱）。
共研为散末，分为二服，用米汤吞下。
一位朋友林大年，眼肿病愈后，只是眼睛昏黑不能看清，忽然疼痛然后停止。过了一会儿又这样。我诊脉后说：这是多服凉药，窍道闭塞，血液枯竭，大病虽去但血液不能通达窍道，遂致视物昏花。血液无时无刻不在生成，窍道想要通达却又闭合，所以忽然疼痛。整理方子给他，三剂后痊愈。
药方：
当归、枸杞、黄芪、细辛、白茯苓、升麻、蔓荆子（各等分），甘草。
饭后服用。
一位朋友黄涵素，九日登高回来，忽然腹中微痛，医生给予香砂等药，疼痛逐渐加剧，又服药，疼痛更加不可忍受，到了五六天几乎痛死，口不能言。我诊脉后说：此脉象无恙，必定腹中有毒物。整理方子给他，一剂后痊愈。
末药方：
明雄黄（一钱）、没药（七分）、乳香（七分）、麝香（二分）、白芷（一钱）、皂角刺（七分）。
共研为末，用陈酒五斤封好，不拘冷热，随意饮尽即愈。
一位朋友俞成伯，患阴症，因自己懂医，先用理中汤，后来腹痛、气冷加重，用三建汤等热药，睾丸收缩不能言语，情况危急。我诊脉后说：这应当先通其气，气通则阳气升起，起阳的药物有秘法，并不专在天雄、附子上。整理一方给予他，一剂后痊愈。
药方：
乌骨雄鸡干燥粪便（五钱）、鼠粪（五钱）、陈皮（三钱）、韭菜（五钱）。
先将鸡粪鼠粪炒黄，次入陈皮同炒，冲陈酒一碗，入锅煮沸，将韭菜冲下热服。
徽商汪凤溪，病三四日后，只腹痛不能忍受，各种药物无效，一天疼痛剧烈，眼睛直瞪突然倒地。我诊脉后说：这是伤寒蓄血症。用井水半碗让他喝下，病情稍止，随即能说话，说冷水进入非常痛快，用药下之即愈。
药方：
桂枝（一钱）、枳实（七分）、大黄（二钱）、石膏（一钱）、柴胡（八分）、甘草（四分）。
加姜二片，枣一枚，水一碗，煎至八分。
一位朋友方玉玄，有头痛症，日夜不得睡眠，只有喝汤稍可缓解，进食则疼痛难忍，数年求医不得效。我诊脉后说：这是邪火上聚，喝汤稍可缓解，全属阴邪，汤者是阳气，阳入则阴散也。汤药无效，用洗药五日而痊愈。
洗药方：
羌活（二两）、甘草（二两）、薄荷（一两）、升麻（一两）。
作一服。水六碗，煎至二碗，用布浸透，趁热洗头部，如冷又煎热再洗，自晨至晚，洗有三个时辰，夜间不用，以养阳气，五服全愈。
童旗鼓（名毓秀，号贤斋，提督旗鼓）己丑冬得感冒甚重，乱用药，遂热蒸欲狂，解衣扬被，腹胀胸疼，饮食不进，不省人事，成为凶症。我诊脉后说：这是饮食劳役过度损伤，属于内症。用药一剂泻其毒热，其次用半表半里剂，二剂后成为疟症，逐渐痊愈。
药方：
柴胡、黄芩、大黄、枳壳、赤芍、朴硝。
加姜三片，水一碗半，煎至八分。
一位朋友莆田戴一甫，患眼疾不能视物二年多，各种药物无效。庚寅年春天，我诊脉后说：这是因为劳损心血。肝木主筋，血侵筋，故赤筋侵睛，久则肾益虚，而肝木生风，流泪无穷，益增昏黑矣。整理方子服用，五日见物，十日复明。
药方：
防风、荆芥、薄荷、家白菊（各一钱）、石决明、蝉蜕、生大地、白茯苓（各八分）、人参（五分）、甘草（三分）。
水一碗，煎七分。
邹副总（名必科，号聘之，抚院大厅）患头晕，两目黄赤，四肢无力，饮食不进；各位医生多用补药，病势加重。我诊脉后说：风邪未清，如何用补？目赤头眩者，是火；四肢无力者，是邪入筋络；饮食不进者，是用补药气机扼阻所致。整理一方，四剂后痊愈。
药方：
薄荷、荆芥、牛蒡子、麦门冬（去心）、胆南星、黄柏、知母、干菊、茯苓（各等分），甘草（四分）。
加姜二片，水一碗半，煎至七分。
王副总（名进，号翠芝，福建省城守）初患伤寒，我整理药物两剂随即痊愈。因不忌口成疟，复不忌口，病情重不可言。医生因其病久，多建议服用补虚健脾之药。我诊脉后说：这是伤寒劳复，因疟后血气未平，尚有余热，加上多吃、发怒、劳力劳神。用小柴胡汤加减，数剂后痊愈。
药方：
柴胡、人参、半夏曲、川厚朴、白术、白茯苓、陈皮、泽泻、甘草。
煎法照常，加煨姜。
蒋副总（名彪；号□□，部院大厅）患一病，只恶寒畏风，房间聚旺火不见热，盖几床被子不知暖，各位医生用辛热之药投之，病情加重。我诊脉后说：这是内热极盛得不到清凉，外寒极盛得不到辛散。用末药治疗热极者，以酒送下，其次用解表药发汗，随即撤去火和被褥，身体爽快，四剂全愈。
末药方：
附子（炮去皮，一半面包煨，一半生）、肉桂、苍术（各三钱），甘草（二钱）。
为末，分作四服，陈酒尽量服之。
药方：
麻黄、人参、白芍、干葛、细辛、泽泻、猪苓、陈皮、甘草。
加姜二片，煎法照常。
一位朋友吴丕显，久病后只发呕恶心不进饮食，四肢困倦，夜间出冷汗，日渐枯瘦，药物无效。
我诊脉，用温肾汤加减为末，每日进一服，随即见效。
药方：
柴胡、麻黄根（各四钱）、白茯苓（人乳蒸）、白术（土炒）、黄柏（酒炒）、猪苓（酒炒）、升麻、泽泻（炒）、陈皮、神曲（各六钱）。
共为末，每清晨用白开水吞服一钱。
A scholar named Chen Qizhong, after falling ill, would vomit immediately upon eating or drinking. Each meal had to be completely vomited before stopping. Although he desired food, he would repeat the vomiting after eating. For over a year, his body became extremely emaciated and weak, and various medicines were ineffective. Everyone claimed it was a fatal condition. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is a symptom of stomach deficiency following the recovery from Shanghan (Cold Damage), due to not taking Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) for regulation. Using Dingxiang Zhuyu Tang (Clove and Evodia Decoction) with modifications, after two doses, his digestion normalized; after ten doses, he was fully recovered.
Prescription:
Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Caodoukou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Dangguishen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (each 6 fen); Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex) (each 4 fen).
Add two black dates, one bowl and a half of water, decoct until seven-tenths remain.
He Daozun (courtesy name Dunji, pseudonym Yinbo, formerly acting as Prefect of Zhangnan, later acting as Prefect of Funing)
In the spring of Gengyin year, a friend Wang staying in my residence contracted Shanghan in the summer of the previous year. After recovering, he developed Nue (Intermittent Fever). By winter, although the Nue subsided, he suffered unbearable headaches, extreme emaciation, inability to eat, and insomnia day and night for several months, with no effect from medicine. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is because the Shanghan pathogen was not cleared properly, leading to urinary retention. The accumulated fire could not discharge, and its toxicity rose and clustered at the vertex of the head. I gave him herbs to promote urination. After one dose, he slept; after several doses, he recovered.
Prescription:
Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), Puhuang (Typhae Pollen), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Tongcao (Tetrapanacis Medulla), Guiwei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baifuling (Poria), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Binglang (Arecae Semen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Zheng Daozun (courtesy name Qing, pseudonym Jiechen, Military Intendant of Fujian) suffered from toothache since youth, so severe it was unbearable. The pain radiated to the shoulder, causing swelling there. Various physicians diagnosed it as Fire and used cooling herbs, which worsened the pain. It persisted for over five years. In the spring of Gengyin year, upon examining his pulse, I said: This is Wind invading the Liver with Dampness. One should first disperse Wind, then descend Fire. Effect would be seen in a few days. Prefect Zheng abstained from alcohol due to the toothache; drinking triggered the pain. I prescribed powdered medicine for three doses, using wine to induce sweating. Drinking more reduced the pain, and the condition gradually improved.
Powdered Medicine Prescription:
Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, 1 qian), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 1 qian), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba, 5 fen).
Grind into fine powder, divide into three doses. Mix with good aged wine and take hot. Induce profuse sweating as the goal.
Decoction Prescription:
Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba, 1 qian), Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, stir-fried with child's urine, 1 qian), Danzhuye (Lophatheri Herba, 1 qian), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 2 qian), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 2 qian), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, 1 qian), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 8 fen), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus, 8 fen), Baifuling (Poria, 8 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 3 fen).
One bowl and a half of water, decoct until seven-tenths remain.
Zhou Daozun (courtesy name Zhihan, pseudonym Shen Gong, Prefect of Zhangnan) suffered from a hard mass like a fist in the precordial region. Upon waking and attempting to rise, he felt pressure as if someone were pressing on him. His spirit was restless, and digestion was difficult. This lasted for years with no effect from medicine. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is not caused by Qi stagnation. Previous doctors mistook epigastric fullness and bloating for excessive Spleen Qi, which was an error! This was due to unresolved emotional distress. When seeking relief through sexual intercourse during times of annoyance, he felt something in the chest beforehand, and after intercourse, a tangible mass formed. This is called "Depressed Fire." He was cured after taking pills for half a month.
Pill Prescription:
Zhe Bazhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 2 liang, soaked overnight in rice wash water, stir-fried with old wall earth to remove oil), Bai Doukou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus, 1 liang), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, 2 liang, dehearted, baked on new tile), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, 1 liang), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus, stir-fried with flour, 1 liang), Beijiejie (Sinapis Semen, stir-fried, 1 liang), Chuan Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, processed with Wuzhuyu, 1 liang), Sharen (Amomi Fructus, lightly stir-fried, 5 qian), Nanmuxiang (Agastachis Herba, 5 qian), Chuan Nannpu (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, stir-fried with ginger, 1 liang), Baifuling (Poria, 1 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 1 liang), Digupi (Lycii Cortex, 1 liang), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 1 liang, soaked overnight in rice wash water, stir-fried), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, 1 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 5 qian), Gan Gouqi (Lycii Fructus, 1 liang).
Grind into powder. Use old rice porridge made with mint leaf tea to form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 2 qian on an empty stomach with light salt water.
Governor Tong asked me to examine a general officer. His symptoms were dizziness, weakness, spasm of limbs, and inability to eat, with no effect from medicine. Upon careful pulse examination, I said: There is stagnant blood in the chest, likely due to injury. If this blood can be expelled, the illness will heal immediately; otherwise, it will be difficult to treat. Using powdered medicine, after one dose he felt worse; after two doses he wanted to vomit; after three doses, he spat out a mouthful of purple blood, followed by six or seven pieces of black blood. The illness healed immediately.
Powdered Medicine Prescription:
Sheng Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, powder, 2 qian), Sheng Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix, powder, 2 qian), Sheng Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, powder, 2 qian), Sheng Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, powder, 1 qian).
Grind into fine powder. Mix with good aged wine and take hot. Drink as much as possible.
He Fengyu, a merchant from Suzhou, had been ill for over ten days with yellow eyes, swollen body, chest congestion, and inability to breathe freely. During episodes of distension and discomfort, his eyes rolled up and remained fixed for an hour. Physicians did not diagnose the condition correctly and used herbs to broaden the chest and regulate Qi, which only worsened the condition. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is Shanghan heat pathogen transmitting inward, a critical condition. Delaying further renders medicine useless. Urgently obtain a black-boned white-feathered rooster. Remove internal organs, cut open, and spread a mixture of Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) and Zhike (Aurantii Fructus) powder (each 5 fen) on the chicken's abdomen and chest. Immediately paste the cut side onto the patient's abdomen. After half an hour, slight rumbling in the abdomen indicated the evil pathogen moving, bringing immediate relief. He recovered after three days of decoction.
Prescription:
Chuan Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, stir-fried with ginger juice, 1 qian), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, 1 qian), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 3 qian), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 1 qian), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus, stir-fried with child's urine, 8 fen), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, dehearted, 8 fen), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus, 8 fen), Xiangchi (Fermented Soybean, 1 he).
One bowl and a half of water, decoct until eight-tenths remain.
A general officer under Admiral Yang had been ill for a long time without recovery. It was early September, and the boat was very hot. He suffered unbearable distension and discomfort, unable to even drink rice water, nearing death. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is not a Heat syndrome. The Wind pathogen was not released via sweating, and it caused distension by exploiting deficiency. Cooling herbs worsened it. Even warming herbs taken warm would not help. One must use decoction, cooled down, and take it in several doses. He recovered after several doses.
Prescription:
Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, dehearted, 2 qian), Baijili (Tribuli Fructus, stir-fried, de-spined, 2 qian), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, 2 qian), Baifuling (Poria, 2 qian), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 5 fen).
Use four bowls of water, decoct until two bowls and a half remain. Let cool, and take occasionally.
A general officer under Minister Zu had been ill for over a month with dizziness, mouth ulcers, sore throat, and diarrhea. Occasionally, dysentery occurred for one or two days, then resolved, only to return after a few days. Throat swelling prevented eating; any food intake led to immediate vomiting, and medicine exacerbated vomiting. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is extreme deficiency. Kidney Water cannot ascend, and Spleen Earth cannot perform its function. One should administer herbs to tonify Essence and strengthen the Spleen. The sore throat and mouth ulcers are due to deficient Fire and are not a major concern. I prepared a pill prescription. He recovered completely in ten days.
Pill Prescription:
Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 1 liang), Zhusha (Cinnabar, water-triturated, 3 qian), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, soaked overnight in rice wash water, stir-fried with old wall earth, 2 liang), Baifuling (Poria, peeled, 1 liang), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, honey-roasted, 1 liang), Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, 1 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, washed with wine, 1 liang), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 1 liang).
Form pills with refined honey, size of wutong seeds. Take three times daily, one qian each time with plain boiled water.
A general officer under Minister Li contracted Shanghan with headache, fever, aversion to cold, and generalized body pain. Repeated attacks with no sweating, symptoms unchanged but condition worsening daily. Physicians applied releasing exterior herbs, leading to mania and excruciating abdominal pain. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is a critical condition of Yang deficiency. How can one sweat with deficient Yang? I prepared a formula, and he responded immediately.
Prescription:
Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Shu Fu (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (equal parts), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 6 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 3 fen).
Add one black date, one bowl and a half of water, decoct until seven-tenths remain.
A general officer under Minister Chen suffered from continuous bleeding during defecation for over ten years. Mild abdominal pain preceded bleeding, and pain ceased when bleeding stopped. Various medicines failed, leaving him severely emaciated. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is Spleen Dampness drawing out Heat. I prepared a pill prescription. Once Spleen Qi is strong, Blood returns to its vessels, and the disease cures.
Prescription:
Shengdi (Rehmanniae Radix, 3 liang, soaked in wine for three nights, boiled in ample wine for one day until black and soft), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 1 liang), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 2 liang, soaked in rice wash water for seven days, stir-fried), Chuan Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 2 liang, processed with Wuzhuyu), Huoxiangye (Pogostemonis Herba, 3 liang), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 2 liang), Chuan Nannpu (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, 2 liang, stir-fried), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 3 liang, soaked overnight in rice wash water, stir-fried with old wall earth), Yiren (Coicis Semen, 3 liang, stir-fried), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 2 liang, washed with wine), Huaihua (Sophorae Flos, 3 liang).
Form pills with refined honey, size of wutong seeds. Take 2 qian with plain boiled water every morning, and 1 qian before bed.
A servant in the household of Ma Chengyuan (courtesy name Biao, Garrison Commander of Pucheng) experienced nightly fever and daytime chills. His aversion to cold was unusual: seeing someone holding a fan caused his pores to shiver; hearing the word "wind" caused jaw locking and inability to speak. He could eat at night but refused food during the day. Physicians used heating agents, worsening the condition. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is extreme internal Heat with external fear of cold, resulting from contracting Cold and failing to release the exterior, forming Stomach Fire. I prepared medicine, and he recovered after two doses.
Powdered Medicine Prescription:
Yiyuan San (Benefiting Origin Powder, 5 qian), Chuan Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 3 qian, stir-fried with ginger juice), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 2 qian).
Grind into powder, divide into two doses. Swallow with rice soup.
A friend, Lin Daniann, after recovering from eye swelling, suffered from dim vision. Sudden pain would occur and then cease, recurring after a while. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This was caused by excessive use of cooling herbs, blocking the orifices and drying up Blood. Although the major illness passed, Blood could not nourish the orifices, leading to blurred vision. Blood is constantly generated, but the orifices close again when trying to open, causing sudden pain. I prepared a formula, and he recovered after three doses.
Prescription:
Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Gouqi (Lycii Fructus), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Baifuling (Poria), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Manjingzi (Viticis Semen) (equal parts), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Take after meals.
A friend, Huang Hansu, returned from climbing a mountain on the ninth day. He suddenly had mild abdominal pain. Physicians gave Xiangsha (Aucklandiae and Amomi) herbs, increasing the pain. Further medication made the pain unbearable. By the fifth or sixth day, he was near death from pain and could not speak. Upon examining his pulse, I said: The pulse is normal; there must be a toxic substance in the abdomen. I prepared a formula, and he recovered after one dose.
Powdered Medicine Prescription:
Ming Xionghuang (Realgar, 1 qian), Moyao (Myrrha, 7 fen), Ruxiang (Olibanum, 7 fen), Shexiang (Moschus, 2 fen), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 1 qian), Zaojiaoci (Gleditsiae Spina, 7 fen).
Grind into powder. Seal in five jin of aged wine. Drink freely, hot or cold, until cured.
A friend, Yu Chengbo, suffered from a Yin syndrome. Knowing some medicine, he first took Lizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction), then abdominal pain and cold Qi worsened. He took Sanjian Tang and other heating herbs. His scrotum retracted, and he lost speech ability, facing danger. Upon examining his pulse, I said: One must first unblock the Qi. When Qi flows, Yang rises. The method to raise Yang is secret and does not rely solely on Tianxiong or Fuzi. I prepared a formula, and he recovered after one dose.
Prescription:
Wugu Xiongji Zaofen (Dry feces of black-boned rooster, 5 qian), Shufen (Mouse feces, 5 qian), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 3 qian), Jiucui (Allium Tuberosum, 5 qian).
Stir-fry chicken and mouse feces until yellow. Add Chenpi and stir-fry together. Pour in one bowl of aged wine, boil briefly. Add Jiucui and take hot.
Wang Fengxi, a merchant from Huizhou, suffered unbearable abdominal pain for three or four days after illness onset. Medicines failed. One day, pain intensified, eyes stared straight, and he collapsed suddenly. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is Shanghan with Blood accumulation. I had him drink half a bowl of well water. The pain subsided slightly, he could speak, and said the cold water felt extremely relieving. He recovered after taking purgative medicine.
Prescription:
Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 1 qian), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus, 7 fen), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 2 qian), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 1 qian), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, 8 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 4 fen).
Add two slices of ginger, one date, one bowl of water, decoct until eight-tenths remain.
A friend, Fang Yuxuan, suffered from headache and insomnia day and night. Only drinking liquids provided slight relief; eating caused unbearable pain. Seeking medical help for years yielded no results. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is Evil Fire clustering upward. Liquids provide slight relief because they belong to Yin, while drinks represent Yang Qi; Yang entering disperses Yin. Decoctions were ineffective. I used a washing treatment for five days, and he recovered.
Washing Prescription:
Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, 2 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, 1 liang), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1 liang).
Make one dose. Use six bowls of water, decoct until two bowls remain. Soak cloth in the liquid, apply hot to the head. If cool, reheat and wash again. From morning to evening, wash for three hours. Do not wash at night to preserve Yang Qi. Five treatments resulted in full recovery.
Tong Qigu (courtesy name Yuxiu, pseudonym Xianzhai, Drum Major General) caught a severe cold in the winter of Jichou year. Misusing medicine led to intense heat, delirium, removing clothes and kicking off blankets, abdominal distension, chest pain, inability to eat, and unconsciousness, becoming a critical condition. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is internal damage from excessive diet and labor. I used one dose of medicine to purge toxic heat, followed by a Shaoyang (Half-Exterior Half-Interior) formula. After two doses, he developed Nue (Intermittent Fever) and gradually recovered.
Prescription:
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Chishao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Poxiao (Natrii Sulfas).
Add three slices of ginger, one bowl and a half of water, decoct until eight-tenths remain.
Secondary Prescription:
Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria).
Decoct as before.
Dai Yifu from Putian, a friend, suffered from blindness for over two years. Medicines failed. In the spring of Gengyin year, upon examining his pulse, I said: This is due to damaging Heart Blood through overwork. The Liver Wood governs tendons; Blood invading tendons causes red veins to invade the eyes. Over time, Kidney deficiency increases, Liver Wood generates Wind, causing endless tearing and worsening darkness. I prepared a formula. After five days, he could see objects; after ten days, his vision restored.
Prescription:
Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Jiabaiju (Chrysanthemi Flos, 1 qian each), Shijueming (Concha Argois), Chantui (Cicadae Periostracum), Sheng Dadi (Rehmanniae Radix, Baifuling (Poria) (each 8 fen), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 5 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 3 fen).
One bowl of water, decoct until seven-tenths remain.
Deputy Commander Zou (courtesy name Bike, pseudonym Pinzhi, Hall Attendant) suffered from dizziness, yellow-red eyes, limb weakness, and inability to eat. Physicians used tonics, worsening the condition. Upon examining his pulse, I said: Wind pathogen is not cleared; how can tonics be used? Red eyes and dizziness indicate Fire; limb weakness indicates pathogen entering tendons and collaterals; inability to eat indicates Qi obstruction from tonics. I prepared a formula. He recovered after four doses.
Prescription:
Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba), Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, dehearted), Dantanxing (Arisaematis Cum Bile), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Ganju (Chrysanthemi Flos), Fuling (Poria) (equal parts), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 4 fen).
Add two slices of ginger, one bowl and a half of water, decoct until seven-tenths remain.
Deputy Commander Wang (courtesy name Jin, pseudonym Cuizhi, City Defender of Fujian) initially contracted Shanghan. I prescribed medicine, and he recovered after two doses. Due to dietary indiscretion, he developed Nue (Intermittent Fever). Continued indiscretion worsened the condition significantly. Physicians, noting the chronic nature, suggested tonifying deficiency and strengthening the Spleen. Upon examining his pulse, I said: This is Shanghan relapse due to labor. After Nue, Blood and Qi are unstable, with residual Heat remaining. Combined with overeating, anger, physical, and mental exertion, Xiao Chaihu Tang (Minor Bupleuri Decoction) with modifications cured him after several doses.
Prescription:
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Banxiaqu (Pinelliae Fermentatum), Chuan Nannpu (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Baifuling (Poria), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Decoct normally, add roasted ginger.
Deputy Commander Jiang (courtesy name Biao; pseudonym □□, Hall Attendant) suffered from aversion to cold and wind. Despite gathering strong fires in the room, he felt no heat; covering himself with multiple quilts, he felt no warmth. Physicians used acrid-hot herbs, worsening the condition. Upon examining his pulse, I said: Internal Heat is extreme but cannot be cooled; External Cold is extreme but cannot be dispersed with acrid herbs. I used powdered medicine for the extreme Heat, taken with wine. Then, I used exterior-releasing herbs to induce sweating. I ordered the removal of fires and blankets. He felt refreshed and recovered after four doses.
Powdered Medicine Prescription:
Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed, skin removed; half wrapped in bread and baked, half raw), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (each 3 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 qian).
Grind into powder, divide into four doses. Take with aged wine as much as possible.
Prescription:
Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Gange (Puerariae Radix), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Zhuling (Polyporus), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma).
Add two slices of ginger, decoct normally.
A friend, Wu Pixian, after a long illness, suffered only from vomiting, nausea, and inability to eat. Limbs were fatigued, night sweats occurred, and he wasted away daily. Medicines failed.
Upon examining his pulse, I modified Wen Shen Tang (Warm the Kidney Decoction) into powder. Taking one dose daily showed immediate effect.
Prescription:
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Mahuanggen (Ephedrae Herba Radix) (each 4 qian), Baifuling (Poria, steamed with human milk), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, soil-stir-fried), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, wine-stir-fried), Zhuling (Polyporus, wine-stir-fried), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma, stir-fried), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata) (each 6 qian).
Grind into powder. Take 1 qian with plain boiled water every morning.