（附论）
夫短气不足以呼吸者。肺虚也。倚息短气不能卧。其形如肿者饮也。短气上喘。气道
促
迫者
实。实则气盛。盛则气逆不通。故短气也。又肺虚则气不足。亦令短气。其人气微。常如少
气
大
方
紫苏五味子汤（一名紫苏散出圣惠方）治气虚胸膈中寒热。短气不足。
紫苏茎叶（二两） 五味子（一两） 甘草（炙三分） 前胡（去芦头一两） 陈橘皮
（汤浸去
白焙）
煎
至八分
理气丸（出千金方）治短气不足。动便喘喝。远行久立。皆不任汗。鼻干心
下
急痛。苦悲伤
杏仁（汤浸去皮尖双仁焙） 桂（去粗皮各一两） 益智（炒去皮） 干姜（炮制各二
两） 上
除杏
紫苏汤（出圣惠方）治猝短气。
紫苏茎叶（锉二两干） 陈橘皮（汤浸去白焙半两一作青皮） 上粗捣筛。每服三钱。
枣三
枚劈
五味子汤（出圣惠方）治肺实胸膈短气。上焦壅滞。不思饮食。
五味子（一两） 木香（五钱） 前胡（去芦头） 陈橘皮（汤浸去白焙各一两） 诃
黎勒皮
（一两）
服五钱。
水一盏
秘效丸（出圣济总录）治肺胃气触冒风寒。短气喘促。伏卧不得缓气。
苦葶苈（三两纸衬炒紫色别研为细末） 马兜铃根（去土一两） 桑根白皮（炙黄锉三
钱）
麻黄
每服
赤茯苓汤（出圣济总录）治胸胁短气。妨闷不下食。
赤茯苓（去黑皮） 人参 前胡（去芦头） 桂（去粗皮各三分） 甘草（炙锉一分） 半
夏
（汤洗
姜五
片。
木香丸 治胸膈短气。妨闷不下食。
木香 青橘皮（汤浸去白焙） 诃黎勒（煨去核） 陈曲（炒） 麦 （炒各半两） 莱
菔子
（一
陈橘皮汤（出圣济总录）治胸膈短气。妨闷不下食。
陈橘皮（汤浸去白焙） 柴胡（去苗土） 半夏（汤洗七次去滑） 枳壳（去瓤麸炒） 诃
黎勒
皮（
生姜
五
蜀椒丸（出圣济总录）治上气咳逆。喘息短气。
蜀椒（去目及闭口者炒出汗三两） 麦门冬（去心焙） 甘草（炙各五两） 远志（去
心） 桂
（去
二两）
上
更
竹叶汤（出圣济总录）治气极伤热气喘。甚则唾血。气短乏不欲食。口燥咽
干。
竹叶（二升） 麦门冬 小麦 生地黄（各一两） 生姜 石膏（各六两） 麻黄（三
两） 甘
草（
治少年房多气短方。（出千金方）
豉（七合） 栀子（二十七枚） 上以水二升。煮取一升半。去豉内栀子。煮八合。服
半升。
不
木通丸（出圣惠方）治上焦气实。烦热短气。胸满呼吸不利。
木通（一两锉） 杏仁（一两汤浸去皮尖双仁麸炒微黄） 紫苏茎叶（一两） 柴胡（一
两去
苗）
六分。
去滓温
麦门冬散（出圣惠方）治热短气。呼吸不利。
麦门冬（一两半去心） 半夏（三两汤洗七次去滑） 人参（一两半去芦头） 甘草（炙
微赤锉
二分
分。
枣三
白术丸（出圣惠方）治肺虚寒。胸中痞塞。短气不足。少思饮食。
白术 人参（去芦头） 陈橘皮（汤浸去白瓤焙一两） 干姜（炮裂锉） 细辛（各三
两） 杏
仁（
洗七次
去滑
捣三五
百杵。
治猝短气方。（出千金方）（方见韭汁饮）
治乏气方。（出圣惠方）
生姜 枸杞叶（各二两） 上 咀。以水三升。煮取一升顿服。
治诵读劳极疲乏困顿方。（出千金方）
酥 油 糖 酒 白蜜（各二升） 上合于铜器中。微火煎二十沸下之为准。七日七夜
服
令尽
又方（出千金方）
人参 甘草 茯苓 当归（各二两） 地骨皮 芎 芍药 干地黄 黄 （各三两） 大
枣
治胸膈中痞塞短气者。
甘草（二两） 茯苓（三两） 杏仁（五十枚研碎） 上以水一斗三升。煮取六升。分
五服。
顺气汤 因饮食烦劳后。腹满气短。春则口淡无味。夏虽有热却恶寒。不喜食冷物
。
升麻 柴胡（各二钱） 黄 （二两） 半夏 人参（各六钱） 黄柏（一钱） 陈皮 甘
草
（各二
生姜三片。
煎
沉香饮子（出圣济总录）治饮冷过多。短气喘促。心胸妨闷。全不思饮食。
沉香（半两） 紫苏叶（二两） 白茯苓（去皮） 人参（去芦头各一两） 上四味
咀。每服
五
参附汤（出如宜方）治短气呼吸不足。或久病困重。
人参（半两） 附子（制一两） 上 咀。分作三服。姜十片煎。食前温服。如气短接
续真
气
沉附汤（出如宜方）治镇坠上盛下虚。痞隔气短。
附子（炮） 干姜（各半两） 沉香 白术（各一分） 甘草（一两半） 上 咀。姜
五片煎。
空
草豆蔻汤（出朱氏集验方）治腹胀满短气。
草豆蔻（一两去皮） 上为细末。每服一钱。空心。煎木瓜生姜汤下。
正元散（出本草）治气不接续气短。兼治滑泄及小便数。服之有验。\x
用蓬莪术一两。金铃子去核一分。共杵为末。更以硼砂一钱。炼过细研都令匀。每服二
钱。
（附论）
所谓短气，即呼吸微弱、气息不足以接续的症状，这是肺气虚的表现。如果身体倚靠物体才能呼吸，短气严重到无法平卧，且形体看起来像浮肿一样，这是水饮内停所致。如果短气伴有上逆喘息，气道急促紧迫，这是实证。实证则是气机壅盛，气盛则导致气逆而运行不通畅，从而引起短气。另外，肺虚也会导致气不足，同样会引起短气，这类患者气息微弱，常常感觉像少气一样。
大方紫苏五味子汤（又名紫苏散，出自《圣惠方》），治疗气虚导致的胸膈间寒热交替，以及短气不足的症状。
药材：紫苏茎叶（二两）、五味子（一两）、甘草（炙用三分）、前胡（去芦头，一两）、陈橘皮（用汤浸泡后去白瓤，焙干）。
煎服法：加水煎煮至八分满。
理气丸（出自《千金方》），治疗短气不足，活动后即出现喘息喝喝有声，远行或久立时均不能耐受出汗，鼻干，心下急痛，心中苦于悲伤。
药材：杏仁（用汤浸泡后去皮尖及双仁者，焙干）、桂枝（去粗皮，各一两）、益智仁（炒后去皮）、干姜（炮制，各二两）。
上药除杏仁外，其余捣筛为末，炼蜜为丸。
紫苏汤（出自《圣惠方》），治疗突然发生的短气。
药材：紫苏茎叶（锉碎，二两，干品）、陈橘皮（用汤浸泡后去白瓤焙干，半两；一作青皮）。
煎服法：将药物粗捣过筛，每次服用三钱，用水一盏，煎至八分，加入枣三枚劈开，同煎，去渣温服。
五味子汤（出自《圣惠方》），治疗肺实导致的胸膈短气，上焦壅滞，不思饮食。
药材：五味子（一两）、木香（五钱）、前胡（去芦头）、陈橘皮（用汤浸泡后去白瓤焙干，各一两）、诃黎勒皮（一两）。
煎服法：每次服用五钱，用水一盏，煎至八分，去渣温服。
秘效丸（出自《圣济总录》），治疗肺胃之气触犯风寒，导致短气喘促，伏卧时气息不得舒缓。
药材：苦葶苈（三两，用纸衬炒至紫色，另研为细末）、马兜铃根（去土，一两）、桑根白皮（炙黄，锉碎，三钱）、麻黄（去根节，三两）。
上药捣筛为末，炼蜜为丸，如梧桐子大。每服三十丸，食后温水送下。
赤茯苓汤（出自《圣济总录》），治疗胸胁部短气，胸闷不适，不下饮食。
药材：赤茯苓（去黑皮）、人参、前胡（去芦头）、桂枝（去粗皮，各三分）、甘草（炙，锉碎，一分）、半夏（用汤洗七次去滑）、生姜（五片）。
煎服法：加水煎煮，去渣温服。
木香丸，治疗胸膈部短气，胸闷不适，不下饮食。
药材：木香、青橘皮（用汤浸泡后去白瓤焙干）、诃黎勒（煨后去核）、陈曲（炒）、麦芽（炒，各半两）、莱菔子（炒）。
上药捣筛为末，炼蜜为丸，如梧桐子大。每服二十丸，食后温水送下。
陈橘皮汤（出自《圣济总录》），治疗胸膈部短气，胸闷不适，不下饮食。
药材：陈橘皮（用汤浸泡后去白瓤焙干）、柴胡（去苗土）、半夏（用汤洗七次去滑）、枳壳（去瓤，麸炒）、诃黎勒皮（各一两）、生姜（五片）。
煎服法：加水煎煮，去渣温服。
蜀椒丸（出自《圣济总录》），治疗上气咳逆，喘息短气。
药材：蜀椒（去目及闭口者，炒出汗，三两）、麦门冬（去心，焙干）、甘草（炙，各五两）、远志（去心）、桂枝（去粗皮，二两）。
上药捣筛为末，炼蜜为丸，如梧桐子大。每服二十丸，食后温水送下。
竹叶汤（出自《圣济总录》），治疗气极伤热，气喘，甚则唾血，气短乏力，不欲饮食，口燥咽干。
药材：竹叶（二升）、麦门冬、小麦、生地黄（各一两）、生姜、石膏（各六两）、麻黄（三两）、甘草（炙，一两）。
煎服法：加水煎煮，去渣温服。
治疗少年房事过多导致气短的方子。（出自《千金方》）
药材：豆豉（七合）、栀子（二十七枚）。
煎服法：用水二升，煮取一升半，去掉豆豉，放入栀子，再煮取八合，每次服用半升。
木通丸（出自《圣惠方》），治疗上焦气实，烦热短气，胸满呼吸不利。
药材：木通（一两，锉碎）、杏仁（一两，用汤浸泡后去皮尖及双仁，麸炒微黄）、紫苏茎叶（一两）、柴胡（一两，去苗）。
上药捣筛为末，炼蜜为丸，如梧桐子大。每服二十丸，食后温水送下，去滓温服。
麦门冬散（出自《圣惠方》），治疗热邪导致的短气，呼吸不利。
药材：麦门冬（一两半，去心）、半夏（三两，用汤洗七次去滑）、人参（一两半，去芦头）、甘草（炙微赤，锉碎，二分）、大枣（三枚）。
上药捣筛为散，每次服用二钱，用水一盏，煎至六分，去渣温服。
白术丸（出自《圣惠方》），治疗肺虚寒，胸中痞塞，短气不足，思食减少。
药材：白术、人参（去芦头）、陈橘皮（用汤浸泡后去白瓤焙干，一两）、干姜（炮裂，锉碎）、细辛（各三两）、杏仁（五十枚，用汤洗七次去滑）。
上药捣罗为末，炼蜜和捣三五百杵，制成梧桐子大的丸剂。每服二十丸，食后温水送下。
治疗突然短气的方子。（出自《千金方》）（方见韭汁饮）
治疗乏气的方子。（出自《圣惠方》）
药材：生姜、枸杞叶（各二两）。
煎服法：将药物切碎，用水三升，煮取一升，顿服。
治疗诵读过度导致劳极疲乏困顿的方子。（出自《千金方》）
药材：酥、油、糖、酒、白蜜（各二升）。
煎服法：将上述药物合于铜器中，用微火煎煮二十沸，以此为准。七日七夜连续服用，直至服尽。
又一方（出自《千金方》）
药材：人参、甘草、茯苓、当归（各二两）、地骨皮、川芎、芍药、干地黄、黄芪（各三两）、大枣（十二枚）。
主治：治疗胸膈中痞塞短气者。
煎服法：用水一斗三升，煮取六升，分五次服用。
顺气汤，因饮食烦劳后，腹满气短，春季则口淡无味，夏季虽有热却恶寒，不喜欢吃冷物。
药材：升麻、柴胡（各二钱）、黄芪（二两）、半夏、人参（各六钱）、黄柏（一钱）、陈皮、甘草（各二钱）。
煎服法：加生姜三片，水煎服。
沉香饮子（出自《圣济总录》），治疗饮水过多，短气喘促，心胸闷乱，完全不想饮食。
药材：沉香（半两）、紫苏叶（二两）、白茯苓（去皮）、人参（去芦头，各一两）。
煎服法：将四味药切碎，每次服用五钱，用水一盏，煎至六分，去渣温服。
参附汤（出自《如宜方》），治疗短气呼吸不足，或久病困重。
药材：人参（半两）、附子（制，一两）。
煎服法：将药物切碎，分作三服，加生姜十片煎煮，食前温服。如果气短接续不上，可配合真武汤使用。
沉附汤（出自《如宜方》），治疗镇坠上盛下虚，痞隔气短。
药材：附子（炮）、干姜（各半两）、沉香、白术（各一分）、甘草（一两半）。
煎服法：将药物切碎，加生姜五片煎煮。
草豆蔻汤（出自《朱氏集验方》），治疗腹胀满短气。
药材：草豆蔻（一两，去皮）。
煎服法：研为细末，每次服用一钱，空腹时，用木瓜生姜汤送下。
正元散（出自《本草》），治疗气不接续气短，兼治滑泄及小便频数，服用有验。
药材：蓬莪术一两，金铃子去核一分，共杵为末，更以硼砂一钱，炼过细研，都令匀。每服二钱。
(Attached Discussion)
The condition of shortness of breath, characterized by weak respiration and insufficient air to continue breathing, is due to Lung Qi deficiency (Lung Qi deficiency). If one must lean on an object to breathe, suffers from severe shortness of breath that prevents lying flat, and the body appears swollen, this is caused by fluid retention (Fluid Retention). If shortness of breath is accompanied by upward rebellious wheezing, with a rapid and urgent airway, this indicates excess syndrome (Excess Syndrome). Excess syndrome involves hyperactive Qi; when Qi is hyperactive, it becomes rebellious and obstructed, leading to shortness of breath. Furthermore, Lung deficiency leads to insufficient Qi, which also causes shortness of breath; such patients have faint breath and often feel as if they lack Qi (Qi Deficiency).
Da Fang Zi Su Wu Wei Zi Tang (Great Formula Purple Perilla and Schisandra Decoction, also known as Zi Su San, from *Sheng Hui Fang*), treats cold and heat alternating in the chest and diaphragm due to Qi deficiency, as well as shortness of breath and insufficiency.
Ingredients: Zi Su Jing Ye (Stems and Leaves of *Perilla frutescens*, 2 liang), Wu Wei Zi (Fruits of *Schisandra chinensis*, 1 liang), Gan Cao (Radix *Glycyrrhizae uralensis*, honey-fried, 3 qian), Qian Hu (Radix *Peucedani*, remove rhizome, 1 liang), Chen Ju Pi (Pericarpium *Citri Reticulatae*, soaked in water, remove white pith, dried).
Decoction method: Add water and decoct until 80% remains.
Li Qi Wan (Regulate Qi Pill, from *Qian Jin Fang*), treats shortness of breath and insufficiency, panting and wheezing upon movement, inability to tolerate sweating during long walks or prolonged standing, dry nose, acute pain below the heart, and mental distress/sorrow.
Ingredients: Xing Ren (Seeds of *Prunus armeniaca*, soaked in water, remove skin and tips, double-kernel ones removed, dried), Gui Zhi (Ramulus *Cinnamomi cassiae*, remove rough bark, each 1 liang), Yi Zhi Ren (Fruits *Alpinia oxyphylla*, fried, remove skin), Gan Jiang (Rhizoma *Zingiberis officinalis*, processed, each 2 liang).
Process the above ingredients (except Xing Ren) into powder, mix with refined honey to form pills.
Zi Su Tang (Purple Perilla Decoction, from *Sheng Hui Fang*), treats sudden onset of shortness of breath.
Ingredients: Zi Su Jing Ye (Stems and Leaves of *Perilla frutescens*, chopped, 2 liang, dried), Chen Ju Pi (Pericarpium *Citri Reticulatae*, soaked in water, remove white pith, dried, 0.5 liang; alternatively Qing Pi).
Decoction method: Coarsely crush and sieve the herbs. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 80% remains, add 3 jujubes split open, decoct together, remove dregs, and take warm.
Wu Wei Zi Tang (Schisandra Decoction, from *Sheng Hui Fang*), treats shortness of breath in the chest and diaphragm due to Lung excess, stagnation in the Upper Jiao, and loss of appetite.
Ingredients: Wu Wei Zi (Fruits of *Schisandra chinensis*, 1 liang), Mu Xiang (Radix *Aucklandiae*, 5 qian), Qian Hu (Radix *Peucedani*, remove rhizome), Chen Ju Pi (Pericarpium *Citri Reticulatae*, soaked in water, remove white pith, dried, each 1 liang), He Li Le Pi (Pericarpium *Terminaliae chebulae*, 1 liang).
Decoction method: Take 5 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 80% remains, remove dregs, and take warm.
Mi Xiao Wan (Secret Effective Pill, from *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*), treats Lung and Stomach Qi affected by wind-cold, causing shortness of breath and wheezing, with inability to relieve breath even when lying prone.
Ingredients: Ku Ting Li (Semen *Descurainiae sophiae*, 3 liang, stir-fried on paper until purple, separately ground into fine powder), Ma Dou Ling Gen (Radix *Aristolochiae debilis*, remove soil, 1 liang), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Cortex *Mori radicis*, honey-fried until yellow, chopped, 3 qian), Ma Huang (Herba *Ephedrae*, remove root and nodes, 3 liang).
Process the above ingredients into powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills per dose after meals with warm water.
Chi Fu Ling Tang (Red Poria Decoction, from *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*), treats shortness of breath in the chest and hypochondrium, chest fullness and discomfort, and inability to eat.
Ingredients: Chi Fu Ling (Poria cum Rhizomo Polypori, remove black skin), Ren Shen (Radix *Ginseng*), Qian Hu (Radix *Peucedani*, remove rhizome), Gui Zhi (Ramulus *Cinnamomi cassiae*, remove rough bark, each 3 qian), Gan Cao (Radix *Glycyrrhizae uralensis*, honey-fried, chopped, 1 qian), Ban Xia (Rhizoma *Pinelliae ternatae*, washed seven times in water to remove slipperiness), Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma *Zingiberis officinalis*, 5 slices).
Decoction method: Add water and decoct, remove dregs, and take warm.
Mu Xiang Wan (Aucklandia Pill), treats shortness of breath in the chest and diaphragm, chest fullness and discomfort, and inability to eat.
Ingredients: Mu Xiang (Radix *Aucklandiae*), Qing Ju Pi (Pericarpium *Citri Reticulatae Viride*, soaked in water, remove white pith, dried), He Li Le (Fruits *Terminalia chebula*, baked, remove pits), Chen Qu (Fermented Mass of Frumenti vulgaris, fried), Mai Ya (Frumentum germinatum Hordeum vulgare, fried, each 0.5 liang), Lai Fu Zi (Semen Raphani, fried).
Process the above ingredients into powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills per dose after meals with warm water.
Chen Ju Pi Tang (Dried Tangerine Peel Decoction, from *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*), treats shortness of breath in the chest and diaphragm, chest fullness and discomfort, and inability to eat.
Ingredients: Chen Ju Pi (Pericarpium *Citri Reticulatae*, soaked in water, remove white pith, dried), Chai Hu (Radix *Bupleuri*, remove seedlings and soil), Ban Xia (Rhizoma *Pinelliae ternatae*, washed seven times in water to remove slipperiness), Zhi Ke (Fructus *Aurantii immaturus*, remove pulp, bran-fried), He Li Le Pi (Pericarpium *Terminaliae chebulae*, each 1 liang), Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma *Zingiberis officinalis*, 5 slices).
Decoction method: Add water and decoct, remove dregs, and take warm.
Shu Jiao Wan (Sichuan Pepper Pill, from *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*), treats rebellious Qi with cough and counterflow, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Ingredients: Shu Jiao (Fructus *Zanthoxyli*, remove eyes and closed-mouth ones, stir-fry until sweat appears, 3 liang), Mai Men Dong (Tuber *Ophiopogonis japonici*, remove heart, dried), Gan Cao (Radix *Glycyrrhizae uralensis*, honey-fried, each 5 liang), Yuan Zhi (Radix *Polygalae tenuifoliae*, remove heart), Gui Zhi (Ramulus *Cinnamomi cassiae*, remove rough bark, 2 liang).
Process the above ingredients into powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills per dose after meals with warm water.
Zhu Ye Tang (Bamboo Leaf Decoction, from *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*), treats extreme Qi injury with heat, wheezing, expectoration of blood in severe cases, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite, dry mouth, and dry throat.
Ingredients: Zhu Ye (Folium *Bambusae*, 2 sheng), Mai Men Dong (Tuber *Ophiopogonis japonici*), Xiao Mai (Frumentum *Tritici aestivi*), Sheng Di Huang (Radix *Rehmanniae glutinosae*, each 1 liang), Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma *Zingiberis officinalis*), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, each 6 liang), Ma Huang (Herba *Ephedrae*, 3 liang), Gan Cao (Radix *Glycyrrhizae uralensis*, honey-fried, 1 liang).
Decoction method: Add water and decoct, remove dregs, and take warm.
Formula for treating shortness of breath in youths due to excessive sexual activity. (From *Qian Jin Fang*)
Ingredients: Chi (Semen *Sojae preparatum*, 7 he), Zhi Zi (Fructus *Gardeniae jasminoidis*, 27 pieces).
Decoction method: Add 2 sheng of water, boil to obtain 1.5 sheng, remove Chi, add Zhi Zi, boil again to obtain 0.8 sheng. Take 0.5 sheng per dose.
Mu Tong Wan (Akebia Pill, from *Sheng Hui Fang*), treats excess Qi in the Upper Jiao, irritability and heat, shortness of breath, chest fullness, and difficult breathing.
Ingredients: Mu Tong (Caulis *Akebiae trifoliatae*, 1 liang, chopped), Xing Ren (Seeds of *Prunus armeniaca*, 1 liang, soaked in water, remove skin and tips, double-kernel ones removed, bran-fried until slightly yellow), Zi Su Jing Ye (Stems and Leaves of *Perilla frutescens*, 1 liang), Chai Hu (Radix *Bupleuri*, 1 liang, remove seedlings).
Process the above ingredients into powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills per dose after meals with warm water, remove dregs, and take warm.
Mai Men Dong San (Ophiopogon Powder, from *Sheng Hui Fang*), treats shortness of breath due to heat, and difficult breathing.
Ingredients: Mai Men Dong (Tuber *Ophiopogonis japonici*, 1.5 liang, remove heart), Ban Xia (Rhizoma *Pinelliae ternatae*, 3 liang, washed seven times in water to remove slipperiness), Ren Shen (Radix *Ginseng*, 1.5 liang, remove rhizome), Gan Cao (Radix *Glycyrrhizae uralensis*, honey-fried until slightly red, chopped, 2 fen), Da Zao (Fructus *Jujubae*, 3 pieces).
Process the above ingredients into powder. Take 2 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 60% remains, remove dregs, and take warm.
Bai Zhu Wan (Atractylodes Macrocephala Pill, from *Sheng Hui Fang*), treats Lung deficiency with cold, chest stuffiness, shortness of breath and insufficiency, and reduced appetite.
Ingredients: Bai Zhu (Rhizoma *Atractylodis macrocephalae*), Ren Shen (Radix *Ginseng*, remove rhizome), Chen Ju Pi (Pericarpium *Citri Reticulatae*, soaked in water, remove white pith, dried, 1 liang), Gan Jiang (Rhizoma *Zingiberis officinalis*, roasted until cracked, chopped), Xi Xin (Herba *Asari*, each 3 liang), Xing Ren (Seeds of *Prunus armeniaca*, 50 pieces, washed seven times in water to remove slipperiness).
Process the above ingredients into powder, mix with refined honey and pound 300-500 times to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills per dose after meals with warm water.
Formula for treating sudden shortness of breath. (From *Qian Jin Fang*) (See formula in Jiu Zhi Yin)
Formula for treating Qi fatigue. (From *Sheng Hui Fang*)
Ingredients: Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma *Zingiberis officinalis*), Gou Qi Ye (Folium *Lycii barbari*, each 2 liang).
Decoction method: Chop the herbs, add 3 sheng of water, boil to obtain 1 sheng, take all at once.
Formula for treating exhaustion and fatigue due to excessive reading/recitation. (From *Qian Jin Fang*)
Ingredients: Su (Butyrum), You (Oil), Tang (Sugar), Jiu (Wine), Bai Mi (Mel album, each 2 sheng).
Decoction method: Combine the above ingredients in a copper vessel, simmer over low fire for twenty boils. This is the standard. Consume continuously over seven days and nights until finished.
Another Formula (From *Qian Jin Fang*)
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Radix *Ginseng*), Gan Cao (Radix *Glycyrrhizae uralensis*), Fu Ling (Poria), Dang Gui (Radix *Angelicae sinensis*, each 2 liang), Di Gu Pi (Cortex *Lycii radicis*), Xiong (Rhizoma *Chuanxiong*), Shao Yao (Radix *Paeoniae lactiflorae*), Gan Di Huang (Radix *Rehmanniae glutinosae*, prepared), Huang Qi (Radix *Astragali membrandacei*, each 3 liang), Da Zao (Fructus *Jujubae*, 12 pieces).
Indication: Treats chest and diaphragm stuffiness and shortness of breath.
Decoction method: Add 13 sheng of water, boil to obtain 6 sheng. Divide into five doses.
Shun Qi Tang (Smooth Qi Decoction), used after dietary indiscretion and fatigue, presenting with abdominal fullness and shortness of breath. In spring, there is a bland taste in the mouth; in summer, despite heat, there is aversion to cold, and a dislike for cold foods.
Ingredients: Sheng Ma (Rhizoma *Cimicifugae foetidae*, Chai Hu (Radix *Bupleuri*, each 2 qian), Huang Qi (Radix *Astragali membrandacei*, 2 liang), Ban Xia (Rhizoma *Pinelliae ternatae*), Ren Shen (Radix *Ginseng*, each 6 qian), Huang Bo (Cortex *Phellodendri amurensis*, 1 qian), Chen Pi (Pericarpium *Citri Reticulatae*), Gan Cao (Radix *Glycyrrhizae uralensis*, each 2 qian).
Decoction method: Add 3 slices of Sheng Jiang, decoct in water, and take.
Chen Xiang Yin Zi (Agarwood Drink, from *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*), treats excessive consumption of cold drinks, leading to shortness of breath and wheezing, chest and heart oppression, and complete loss of appetite.
Ingredients: Chen Xiang (Lignum Aquilariae resinatum, 0.5 liang), Zi Su Ye (Folium *Perillae frutescentis*, 2 liang), Bai Fu Ling (Poria, remove skin), Ren Shen (Radix *Ginseng*, remove rhizome, each 1 liang).
Decoction method: Chop the four herbs. Take 5 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 60% remains, remove dregs, and take warm.
Shen Fu Tang (Ginseng and Aconite Decoction, from *Ru Yi Fang*), treats shortness of breath and insufficient respiration, or severe debility due to chronic illness.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Radix *Ginseng*, 0.5 liang), Fu Zi (Radix *Aconiti lateral praeparata*, processed, 1 liang).
Decoction method: Chop the herbs, divide into three doses. Add 10 slices of Sheng Jiang, decoct, and take warm before meals. If Qi fails to connect, combine with Zhen Wu Tang.
Chen Fu Tang (Agarwood and Aconite Decoction, from *Ru Yi Fang*), treats sinking of upper excess and lower deficiency, obstruction, and shortness of breath.
Ingredients: Fu Zi (Radix *Aconiti lateral praeparata*, roasted), Gan Jiang (Rhizoma *Zingiberis officinalis*, each 0.5 liang), Chen Xiang (Lignum Aquilariae resinatum), Bai Zhu (Rhizoma *Atractylodis macrocephalae*, each 1 fen), Gan Cao (Radix *Glycyrrhizae uralensis*, 1.5 liang).
Decoction method: Chop the herbs, add 5 slices of Sheng Jiang, and decoct.
Cao Dou Kou Tang (Cardamom Decoction, from *Zhu Shi Ji Yan Fang*), treats abdominal distension and fullness with shortness of breath.
Ingredients: Cao Dou Kou (Fructus *Amomi rotundus*, 1 liang, remove skin).
Decoction method: Grind into fine powder. Take 1 qian per dose. On an empty stomach, take with decoction of Mu Gua and Sheng Jiang.
Zheng Yuan San (Upright Origin Powder, from *Ben Cao*), treats disconnected Qi and shortness of breath. Also treats slippery discharge and frequent urination; effective.
Ingredients: Peng E Zhu (Rhizoma *Curcumae phaeocaulis*, 1 liang), Jin Ling Zi (Fructus *Meliae toosendan*, remove pits, 1 fen). Pound together into powder. Add Peng Sha (Borax, 1 qian), refined and finely ground, mix evenly. Take 2 qian per dose.