夏枯草（四两） 香附子（二两） 甘草（一两） 山栀仁（五钱）
目睛夜痛，泪出不止，及点服苦寒之药反甚者，此方如神。
睛痛泣出，皆肝候也，理当泻火，不效则止，安得反甚？盖夜为阴凉，药又属阴，所谓寒水太过，复则大风
故尔。夏枯草四月开花，夏至则枯，秉阳气最纯，故治厥阴虚
痛如神者，以阳配阴也。香附、甘草，木根于土，栽者培之之义。且木能胜土，用防未然。其山栀、清茶，一泻
曲直之火，不致动摇为风，正所以疏肝也。故名。
茶本食物清品，名人赏识颇多。阅《茶经》、《茶谱》、《茶录》暨诸诗歌可见。不知质固芳洁，释滞涤烦，
而性实苦寒，伐胃消肾，愈精者力愈猛。非饱膏粱浓味，不可当其锋镝。俭素之士，饭后一二瓯足矣。若以书斋
供具，汲泉添火，无夜无明，或洞箫檀板，资其逸 ，一曲七碗，未有不耗元神。虽客散甘凉少留舌本，小便不
禁者有之，清宵无寐者有之，甚则咽疼咳紧，胸腹虚膨，谷食渐减，面色如金，其不为腐肠物也几希。今亲友会
晤，愿并前说，相告，摄生养重，谅有同心也。虽然，余平生知已，大半都由茶酒，倘为东道主，拘此不令尽欢，
恐交疏隙起，其贾祸较嗜斯二者更深耳。
诗曰∶木嫌蔽密喜萧疏，一夜膏霖死复苏，固所山栀香附草，茶浇不虑夏中枯。
夏枯草（四两） 香附子（二两） 甘草（一两） 山栀仁（五钱）
眼睛在夜间疼痛，眼泪不止，以及点了、服用了苦寒性质的药物后反而加重的情况，使用此方效果如神。
眼睛疼痛且流泪，都是肝的征候，按理应当清泻肝火，如果无效就停止治疗，怎么反而会加重呢？这是因为夜晚属于阴气偏盛之时，所用的药物又属阴寒性质，这就好比“寒水太过”时，其报复之气表现为大风一样，所以病情会加重。夏枯草在四月开花，到了夏至节气就枯萎了，它禀受了最纯粹的阳气，因此能治疗厥阴经（足厥阴肝经）的虚性疼痛。之所以说此方效果如神，是因为用纯阳之药来配合阴寒之病机。香附子和甘草，体现了木根植于土中，种植者要培护根本的道理。而且木能克土，使用这两味药是为了防止肝病传脾（未病先防）。至于山栀和清茶，能够清泻肝木曲直之火（即肝郁化火），不至于因火热扰动而生风，这正是疏泄肝气的方法。因此命名为“茶调疏肝散”。
茶本是食物中的清品，名人雅士对其赏识颇多。阅读《茶经》、《茶谱》、《茶录》以及各种诗歌就可以见到。不知道茶的质地固然芳香洁净，能疏通滞气、消除烦闷，但其性质实际上是苦寒的，会损伤胃气和肾精，品质越好的茶，其效力越猛烈。如果不是经常食用肥甘厚味的人，不能承受它的锋芒。节俭朴素的人，饭后喝一两个茶杯就够了。如果把茶当作书房的日常用品，汲泉烧火，日夜不停，或者伴着洞箫檀板，以此助长闲逸之情，一曲终了连饮七碗，没有不耗损元神的。虽然客人散去后口中留有甘甜清凉之感，但有的人会出现小便失禁，有的人会在清冷的夜晚无法入睡，甚至出现咽喉疼痛、咳嗽急促、胸腹部虚胀、饮食逐渐减少、面色萎黄如金等症状，这几乎成了腐蚀肠胃的东西了。现在亲友聚会，希望将上述说法一并告知大家，共同注重养生、珍重身体，想必大家会有同感。虽然如此，我平生知己，大半都是通过茶酒结交的，如果作为东道主，拘泥于此而不让大家尽情欢乐，恐怕会导致交情疏远、产生隔阂，这种招致祸患的程度比沉迷于茶酒还要深啊。
诗曰：树木嫌弃遮蔽过密而喜欢萧疏，一夜滋润的雨下过后，枯死的草木又复苏了。确实有山栀、香附和甘草，用茶浇灌，不用担心它们在夏天枯萎。
Radix Prunellae (4 liang) Cyperi Rhizoma (2 liang) Radix Glycyrrhizae (1 liang) Semen Gossypii Herbacei (5 qian) [Note: "Shanzhiren" usually refers to Gardenia Fruit, but literally means Gossypium seed; in context of clearing heat/fire, it is likely Gardenia. However, standard TCM herb for Shanzhi is Fructus Gardeniae. I will use Fructus Gardeniae as per common usage of Shanzhi/Shanzhiren in this context, or clarify if ambiguous. Given "Shanzhi" appears later, "Shanzhiren" here likely refers to the same or similar heat-clearing agent. Let's stick to Fructus Gardeniae for clarity in English, or specify.] *Correction*: In many contexts, Shanzhiren might be a typo or variant for Zhizi (Gardenia). Later text says "Shanzhi". I will translate Shanzhiren as Fructus Gardeniae (Gardenia Fruit) assuming it refers to the same therapeutic action, or keep it literal if distinct. Actually, Shanzhiren is rarely used alone compared to Zhizi. I will use Fructus Gardeniae (Gardenia Fruit) for both to maintain consistency with the later mention of "Shanzhi" and the function described.
Eyes pain at night, continuous tearing, and conditions that worsen after applying or ingesting bitter-cold medicines: this formula works miraculously.
Eye pain accompanied by tearing are manifestations of the Liver (Zang organ). Theoretically, one should purge fire; if ineffective, treatment should cease. How could it worsen? This is because night belongs to Yin, and the medicines used are also Yin/Cold. This is akin to "excessive Cold Water," where the retaliatory Qi manifests as strong Wind. Hence, the condition worsens. Prunella vulgaris (Xiakucao) blooms in April and withers at the Summer Solstice; it embodies the purest Yang Qi. Therefore, it treats deficiency-pain of the Jueyin (Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian). The reason this formula is considered miraculous is that it uses pure Yang to counterbalance Yin pathology. Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu) and Glycyrrhiza (Gancao) reflect the principle that Wood roots in Earth, and those who plant must nurture the root. Moreover, since Wood controls Earth, these herbs are used to prevent future transmission (treating disease before it arises). Gardenia fruit (Zhizi) and clear tea clear the "curved and straight" fire of Wood (Liver Qi stagnation transforming into Fire), preventing the disturbance from generating Wind. This precisely constitutes soothing the Liver. Thus, it is named "Tea-Regulating Liver-Soothing Powder."
Tea is originally a pure dietary item, highly appreciated by famous scholars. This can be seen in reading *The Classic of Tea*, *Tea Manual*, *Tea Record*, and various poems. Although its quality is naturally fragrant and clean, capable of resolving stagnation and washing away vexation, its nature is actually bitter and cold. It damages Stomach Qi and depletes Kidney Essence. The finer the quality, the more potent its effect. Unless one consumes rich, fatty, and heavy foods regularly, one cannot withstand its sharpness. For frugal and simple individuals, one or two cups after meals suffice. If tea is treated as a study room accessory, drawing spring water and adding fire day and night, or accompanied by flute and wooden clappers to foster leisure, drinking seven bowls per song without fail, all will consume their Yuan Shen (Original Spirit). Although guests may leave with a sweet and cool sensation on the tongue, some may experience urinary incontinence, others insomnia during quiet nights, and even severe cases may suffer from sore throat, tight cough, empty distension in the chest and abdomen, gradual reduction in food intake, and a sallow complexion like gold. Such practices almost become agents that corrode the intestines. Now, at gatherings of relatives and friends, I wish to share these previous remarks. Regarding health preservation and cherishing one's body, I trust we share the same sentiment. Nevertheless, most of my lifelong confidants were made through tea and wine. If, as a host, I adhere strictly to these restrictions and do not allow everyone to enjoy themselves fully, it may lead to estrangement and rifts. The disaster caused by this would be deeper than that caused by indulgence in tea and wine itself.
Poem:
Trees dislike dense shade and prefer openness;
After a night of nourishing rain, death revives to life.
Indeed, there are Gardenia, Cyperi, and Licorice;
Watered with tea, they need not fear withering in summer.