论饮食难消 内伤诸症
天师曰∶王治者，不可以伯道治之，而用王道治法为必全，而尊尚之也。如人病已将愈，不过
饮食难消，胸膈不快，或吐酸，或溏泄，或夜卧不宁，或日间潮热，俱宜王道治之，而不可以偏师取
胜。方用人参一钱，茯苓二钱，白术二钱，甘草五分，陈皮五分，半夏七分。此六君子汤也，最妙者。
有热加黄芩三分；夜不睡加黄连五分，肉桂五分；潮热加柴胡一钱，地骨皮三钱，丹皮一钱；有食觉胸
中少痛，加枳壳五分，山楂十粒；有痰加白芥子一钱；咳嗽加桔梗一钱；下泄水加车前一钱∶腹中痛加
肉桂五分，白芍一钱；头晕加蔓荆子一钱，川芎一钱；上吐酸水，加白芍三钱，倍加茯苓；饱满加枳壳
五分。所谓王道荡荡，看之平常，用之奇妙，日计不足，岁计有余，何必用参至两计，加桂、附以出奇
哉，此王道之法也。
张公曰∶天师用药，多尚霸法，此偏以王道出奇，真不可测也。言医者，细心观之，勿以天师皆
用霸术，而群以霸道斗奇，置王道于不用，又非天师之心，并失远公之求矣。
华君曰∶未尝传予。
论大渴 大吐 大泻 大满 发背痈肿
天师曰∶霸治者，不可用王道，不得已而霸者也。如人病至危，安可仍用六君子辈，迂缓从事，
以图速功哉，势必如宋襄之速亡而已。故一遇大渴、大吐、大泻、大满、发背、痈肿之类，死亡顷刻。若
不用大剂去毒去邪之药，单刀直进，摧荡逐除，而欲尚补正则邪自散之论，未有不一败涂地而不可救者
也，故必须大剂与之为得。大吐方，此寒邪直入肾宫，将脾胃之水挟之尽出，手足厥逆，少腹痛不可忍，
以火热之物熨之少快，否则寒冷欲死。方用附子一个，白术四两，肉桂一钱，干姜三钱，人参三两
救之，下喉便觉吐定，再进则安然如故。（〔批〕定吐至神丹。雷公曰∶方中夫人参三两，大吐有火邪
而吐者，饮之水则呃逆不止，与之茶则吐，食亦不吐，有吐至二三日不已者，方用人参一两，炒栀子三
钱，黄连三钱，各为末，米糕水调服。少少服之，若吐，再服少少，即不吐矣。此方名止吐泄火丹。盖吐
则未有不胃气伤者也，以人参救胃气，则吐泄自止矣，盖肾水养人，何能克心以杀人。惟阴寒邪气，直
入肾宫，则肾火逃避，而诸邪挟众逆犯，心君不宁矣。所以必用附子、肉桂、干姜，一派辛辣大热之物，而
又必多用人参以定变，使诸药遍列分布，无非春温之气，自然寒邪散而吐止，此方之所以霸而奇也。
大泻者，乃火挟邪势，将膀胱脾中水谷，尽驱而出，必欲无留一丝而后快。腹必大痛，手不可
按，完谷不化，饮食下喉即出，捷如奔马，若稍稍迟延，必死亡顷刻。盖其病得之夏秋之暑热，一遇凉
风，便起波涛，乘风拍浪，荡日掀天，直趋海口而下，若不急用大剂治之，而尚王道之迟迟，鲜不败
乃事矣，方当用大黄一两，人参二两，黄连五钱，车前子五钱，甘草一钱，水煎服，此方之奇，全在用
大黄。既已火泻，何反助其威？不知火泻之症，乃火留于肠胃之间，若不因势利导，则火不去而水不流，
故必用大黄以利之也。然徒用大黄，而不多用人参，有攻无补，反致损伤真气矣。至方中又加甘草者，恐
大黄过于猛迅，用此缓之也。更用车前者，分消其水势也，水不入于膀胱，则大肠增势而添流，今得车
前，自然引水归于故道，又何至陆地为水乡哉。此又用霸之妙法也。
大满之症，此邪壅住上焦而不得散也。方用枳壳三钱，栀子三钱，栝蒌一个，天花粉三钱，甘草一
钱，陈皮三钱，浓朴一钱五分，半夏一钱，水煎服。此方之妙，全在栝蒌。盖栝蒌最能去胸膈之食而消
上焦之痰，况又佐之枳壳、天花，同是消中焦之胜药，又有浓朴、半夏，以逐其胃口之痰，尤妙用甘草，
使群药留中而不速下，则邪气不能久留，自然分散而潜消矣。此又用霸之妙法也。
大渴之症，前已备载，兹不再谈。
发背前已定方立论，俱可通观，亦不再悉。
张公曰∶奇谈畅论，霸道之说，无不入神入妙，又何能赞一说，惟大泻之症，不可不辨。大泻有火
泻，有寒泻，天
师之言乃火泻也，未言寒泻，予补之。寒泻之症，以一日或数十行、数百行。腹亦有痛者，以完谷不
化，下喉即出，亦死亡顷刻，亦多在夏秋之间，然则将何以辨之。予辨之热与痛耳。火热者，口必渴，
舌必燥，甚则生刺也，苔必黄灰黑色，腹必痛而手不可按也；若寒泻者，口不渴，即渴亦不十分喜饮
水。舌苔必白滑而不燥，腹痛喜手按，不按则苦是也。然则治之法，岂可相同哉。法当急用补气之药，
以生其胃气，佐以分消之品。方用人参一两、白术三两，附子一钱，茯苓一两，泽泻三钱，猪苓三钱，
肉桂二钱，水煎服。（〔批〕止泻定痛丹。）此方即五苓散加人参者也。妙在加参至一两，有参始能
挽回垂绝之地；佐白术、茯苓，以去水湿之气；而又有附子、肉桂，以补命门之火，使火热以生脾土，
而膀胱气化，水道可通于故辙；况又有猪苓、泽泻以分消其水势乎，自然大便实而寒邪去也。此霸治
之不可不知者又一也。其余天师已言之尽矣，不再赘。
华君曰∶与予同传。
（大泻方，借治火痢甚妙。李子永识。）
论饮食难以消化及内伤引起的各种病症
天师说：对于王者的病证，不能用霸道的方法去治疗，而必须采用王道治法才能全面治愈，因此要尊崇并推崇这种方法。比如病人病情已经接近痊愈，只是出现饮食难以消化、胸膈部不适，或者反酸、大便稀溏、夜间睡眠不安稳、白天有潮热等症状，都应当用王道方法治疗，而不能依靠偏颇的方剂来取胜。处方用人参一钱，茯苓二钱，白术二钱，甘草五分，陈皮五分，半夏七分。这就是六君子汤（由人参、白术、茯苓、甘草、陈皮、半夏组成的方剂），最为精妙。如果有热象，加黄芩三分；如果夜间无法入睡，加黄连五分，肉桂五分；如果有潮热，加柴胡一钱，地骨皮三钱，牡丹皮一钱；如果感觉食物停滞导致胸部轻微疼痛，加枳壳五分，山楂十粒；如果有痰，加白芥子一钱；如果有咳嗽，加桔梗一钱；如果腹泻水样便，加车前子一钱；如果腹部疼痛，加肉桂五分，白芍一钱；如果头晕，加蔓荆子一钱，川芎一钱；如果上部反酸水，加白芍三钱，加倍使用茯苓；如果感到饱胀，加枳壳五分。这就是所谓的王道之道，宽广平坦，看起来平常，用起来却奇妙无比，每日计算似乎效果不足，但年度累计则获益无穷，何必非要用人参至一两计，加上肉桂、附子来出奇制胜呢？这就是王道的治疗方法。
张公说：天师用药，大多崇尚霸道之法，这里偏偏以王道之法出奇制胜，真是深不可测啊。作为医者，要细心观察，不要因为天师都用霸道之术，就大家都争相用霸道来斗奇，而弃王道于不用，这既不符合天师的本意，也失去了对远公（指代某种医学传承或理念）的追求。
华君说：没有传授给我。
天师说：霸道的病证，不能用王道方法治疗，是不得已才使用霸道之法的。比如病人病情危急，怎么还能继续使用六君子汤这类药物，缓慢从事，企图快速见效呢？那势必像宋襄公那样迅速灭亡一样导致死亡。所以一旦遇到大渴、大吐、大泻、大满、发背、痈肿等症，死亡就在顷刻之间。如果不使用大剂量祛除毒邪的药物，单刀直入，摧枯拉朽般地驱逐病邪，而想要依靠“补正邪自散”的理论，没有不失败得一塌糊涂且不可挽救的，所以必须使用大剂量药物才是得当的。
大吐方：这是寒邪直接侵入肾宫，将脾胃中的水液挟带全部吐出，手足冰冷，小腹疼痛难忍，用热的东西熨烫稍微缓解，否则寒冷欲死。处方用附子一个，白术四两，肉桂一钱，干姜三钱，人参三两来救治，药下喉就觉得呕吐停止，再服用则安然如故。（批注：定吐至神丹。雷公说：方中夫人参三两，如果是大吐且有火邪而呕吐者，喝水则呃逆不止，喝茶则呕吐，吃东西反而不吐，有的呕吐持续两三天不停止的，方用人参一两，炒栀子三钱，黄连三钱，各研为末，用米糕水调服。少量服用，如果还吐，再少量服用，就不吐了。这个方子名叫止吐泄火丹。因为呕吐没有不损伤胃气的，用人参救助胃气，那么呕吐泄泻自然停止。肾水养育人，怎么能克制心火来杀人呢？只有阴寒邪气直接侵入肾宫，肾火逃避，各种邪气挟带众逆犯上，心君不得安宁。所以必须用附子、肉桂、干姜，一派辛辣大热的药物，而又必须多用的人参来稳定变局，使诸药遍列分布，无非是春温之气，自然寒邪消散而呕吐停止，这就是此方霸道而奇妙的原因。）
大泻：这是火邪挟带病势，将膀胱和脾中的水谷全部驱赶排出，一定要不留一丝才痛快。腹部一定剧烈疼痛，手不能按压，完谷不化，饮食入口即出，快如奔马，如果稍稍迟延，必定顷刻死亡。这种病得之于夏秋的暑热，一遇到凉风，便起波涛，乘风拍浪，荡日掀天，直趋海口而下，如果不紧急使用大剂量药物治疗，而尚且遵循王道方法的迟缓，很少有不败事的。处方当用大黄一两，人参二两，黄连五钱，车前子五钱，甘草一钱，水煎服。这个方子的奇妙之处，全在于使用大黄。既然已经是火泻，为什么反而助其威风？不知道火泻的病机，是火留在肠胃之间，如果不因势利导，那么火不去而水不流，所以必须用大黄来通利它。然而如果只用大黄，而不大量用人参，只有攻伐没有补益，反而会导致损伤真气。至于方中又加入甘草，是担心大黄过于猛烈迅急，用此药来缓和它。再加用车前子，是为了分消水势，水不进入膀胱，则大肠增加势头而增添水流，现在得到车前子，自然引导水回归正道，又怎么会陆地变成水乡呢？这也是用霸道治疗的妙法。
大满：这是邪气壅滞在上焦而不能发散。处方用枳壳三钱，栀子三钱，栝蒌一个，天花粉三钱，甘草一钱，陈皮三钱，厚朴一钱五分，半夏一钱，水煎服。这个方子的奇妙之处，全在于栝蒌。因为栝蒌最能去除胸膈的食物积滞并消除上焦的痰湿，况且又辅以枳壳、天花粉，同是消除中焦胜气的良药，又有厚朴、半夏，来驱逐胃口处的痰湿，尤其妙在用甘草，使群药留滞在体内而不迅速下行，那么邪气就不能久留，自然分散而潜消。这也是用霸道治疗的妙法。
大渴的症状，前面已经详细记载，这里不再谈论。
发背在前面已经确定方剂并立论，都可以通观，也不再一一详述。
张公说：奇特的言论，畅快的论述，关于霸道的说法，无不入神入妙，我又怎能再赞一说呢？只是大泻这一症状，不可不辨别。大泻有火泻，有寒泻，天师所说的乃是火泻，未提及寒泻，我来补充。寒泻的症状，一天可能腹泻数十次、数百次。腹部也有疼痛的，因为完谷不化，下喉即出，也是顷刻间危及生命，也多发生在夏秋之间，那么该如何辨别呢？我通过热与痛来辨别。火热者，口必然渴，舌必然燥，甚至生刺，舌苔必然是黄灰黑色，腹部必然疼痛且手不能按压；如果是寒泻，口不渴，即使渴也不十分喜欢喝水。舌苔必然是白滑而不干燥，腹痛喜欢用手按压，不按则痛苦。那么治疗方法，难道可以相同吗？法当紧急使用补气药物，以生发胃气，佐以分消的药物。处方用人参一两、白术三两，附子一钱，茯苓一两，泽泻三钱，猪苓三钱，肉桂二钱，水煎服。（批注：止泻定痛丹。）这个方子就是五苓散（由茯苓、猪苓、泽泻、白术、桂枝组成）加人参。妙在加入人参至一两，有人参才能挽回垂危的局面；辅助白术、茯苓，以去除水湿之气；而又有附子、肉桂，来补命门之火，使火热以生脾土，而膀胱气化功能恢复，水道可通于旧辙；况且又有猪苓、泽泻来分消水势呢，自然大便结实而寒邪去除。这也是霸道治疗不可不知的一点。其余天师已经说得详尽，不再赘述。
华君说：与我共同传承。
On Difficulty in Digestion and Various Symptoms of Internal Injury
The Heavenly Master said: For conditions treated by the "Kingly Way" (Wang Dao, gentle and comprehensive treatment), one cannot use the "Hegemonic Way" (Ba Dao, aggressive and forceful treatment). One must employ the Kingly Way to ensure complete cure, and thus it should be respected and advocated. For instance, when a patient is nearly recovered but still experiences difficulty in digesting food, discomfort in the chest and diaphragm, acid regurgitation, loose stools, restlessness at night, or tidal fever during the day, all these should be treated with the Kingly Way, rather than relying on unorthodox prescriptions for quick victory. The prescription consists of Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) 1 qian, Fu Ling (Poria) 2 qian, Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) 2 qian, Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 5 fen, Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) 5 fen, and Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) 7 fen. This is Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction), which is most exquisite. If there is heat, add Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) 3 fen; if unable to sleep at night, add Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 5 fen and Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) 5 fen; if there is tidal fever, add Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) 1 qian, Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex) 3 qian, and Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) 1 qian; if feeling slight pain in the chest due to food stagnation, add Zhi Qiao (Aurantii Fructus) 5 fen and Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus) 10 grains; if there is phlegm, add Bai Jie Zi (Sinapis Semen) 1 qian; if there is cough, add Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix) 1 qian; if watery diarrhea occurs, add Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen) 1 qian; if abdominal pain occurs, add Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) 5 fen and Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) 1 qian; if dizziness occurs, add Man Jing Zi (Vittariae Spica) 1 qian and Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 1 qian; if acid water regurgitates from above, add Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) 3 qian and double the amount of Fu Ling (Poria); if feeling fullness, add Zhi Qiao (Aurantii Fructus) 5 fen. This is what is meant by the Kingly Way: broad and open, appearing ordinary, yet miraculous in application. Calculated daily, the benefit seems insufficient, but calculated yearly, it yields abundant results. Why must one use large doses of Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) up to liang, adding Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) and Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) to achieve extraordinary effects? This is the method of the Kingly Way.
Master Zhang said: The Heavenly Master usually favors Hegemonic methods in prescribing medicine. Here, he uniquely employs the Kingly Way to achieve extraordinary results, which is truly unfathomable. Physicians should observe carefully. Do not assume that because the Heavenly Master uses Hegemonic techniques, everyone should compete in using Hegemonic methods for novelty, thereby neglecting the Kingly Way. This would neither align with the Heavenly Master's intent nor fulfill the pursuit of distant masters.
Master Hua said: He did not transmit this to me.
On Extreme Thirst, Severe Vomiting, Profuse Diarrhea, Abdominal Fullness, and Back Carbuncles
The Heavenly Master said: For conditions requiring the Hegemonic Way, the Kingly Way cannot be used; it is employed out of necessity. When a patient's condition is critical, how can one continue to use formulas like Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction) and proceed slowly, hoping for rapid results? Doing so would inevitably lead to swift demise, akin to the fall of Duke Xiang of Song. Therefore, upon encountering symptoms such as extreme thirst, severe vomiting, profuse diarrhea, abdominal fullness, back carbuncles, or abscesses, where death may occur in an instant, one must not rely on the theory that "tonifying the righteous qi will cause the pathogenic factor to disperse spontaneously." Such an approach invariably leads to total failure and incurable states. Thus, large doses of drugs are necessary to remove toxins and pathogens effectively.
For Severe Vomiting: This is caused by cold pathogen directly invading the Kidney Palace, dragging out the fluids of the Spleen and Stomach. The hands and feet are cold, and lower abdominal pain is unbearable. Applying hot objects provides slight relief; otherwise, the patient feels as if dying of cold. The prescription uses Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) 1 piece, Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) 4 liang, Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) 1 qian, Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) 3 qian, and Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) 3 liang to rescue the patient. Upon swallowing, vomiting stops immediately; subsequent doses restore normalcy. (Commentary: Divine Pill for Stabilizing Vomiting. Lei Gong said: In this formula, Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) is 3 liang. For severe vomiting caused by fire pathogen, drinking water causes hiccups, drinking tea causes vomiting, but eating does not. For vomiting persisting for two to three days, use Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) 1 liang, Chao Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus Preparatus) 3 qian, and Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 3 qian, ground into powder, mixed with rice cake water. Take small amounts frequently. If vomiting continues, take more small amounts until it stops. This formula is named Zhi Tu Xie Huo Dan (Pill for Stopping Vomiting and Draining Fire). Vomiting always injures Stomach Qi. Using Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) to save Stomach Qi naturally stops vomiting and diarrhea. Kidney Water nourishes humans; how can it overcome Heart Fire to kill? Only when Yin-Cold pathogen invades the Kidney Palace does Kidney Fire flee, allowing various pathogens to attack upward, disturbing the Heart Monarch. Thus, one must use Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), and Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma)—a batch of pungent, spicy, and hot substances—and heavily use Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) to stabilize the crisis. The distribution of herbs mimics the warming energy of spring, naturally dispersing cold pathogen and stopping vomiting. This is why the formula is both hegemonic and miraculous.)
For Profuse Diarrhea: This is fire pathogen driving out fluids and grain from the Bladder and Spleen, expelling everything without leaving a trace. Abdominal pain is severe, and the abdomen is tender to touch. Undigested food passes through, and anything swallowed is expelled rapidly like a galloping horse. Delay even slightly, and death follows instantly. This disease arises from summer-heat in summer and autumn. Upon exposure to cool wind, turmoil ensues, sweeping down like waves crashing against the shore. Without urgent treatment using large doses, adhering to the slow Kingly Way rarely avoids disaster. The prescription uses Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) 1 liang, Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) 2 liang, Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 5 qian, Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen) 5 qian, and Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 1 qian, decocted in water. The miracle of this formula lies in the use of Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma). Since it is fire diarrhea, why assist its momentum? The pathology of fire diarrhea involves fire lingering between the intestines and stomach. Without guiding the pathogen according to its trend, fire remains and fluids do not flow. Thus, Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) is essential for purgation. However, using only Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) without sufficient Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) means attacking without tonifying, damaging true qi. Gan Cao (Licorice Root) is added to moderate the harshness of Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma). Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen) is added to drain dampness; if water does not enter the Bladder, the Large Intestine becomes overactive. Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen) guides water back to its proper channel, preventing the land from becoming a swamp. This is another subtle application of the Hegemonic Way.
For Abdominal Fullness: This is pathogen stagnating in the Upper Jiao without dispersion. The prescription uses Zhi Qiao (Aurantii Fructus) 3 qian, Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus) 3 qian, Gua Lou (Trichosanthis Fructus) 1 fruit, Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix) 3 qian, Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 1 qian, Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) 3 qian, Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) 1.5 qian, and Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) 1 qian, decocted in water. The efficacy lies in Gua Lou (Trichosanthis Fructus), which best removes food stagnation in the chest and diaphragm and resolves upper Jiao phlegm. Assisted by Zhi Qiao (Aurantii Fructus) and Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix), which resolve middle Jiao excess, and augmented by Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) and Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) to drive phlegm from the stomach entrance, the addition of Gan Cao (Licorice Root) keeps the herbs in the middle jiao longer, preventing rapid downward movement. This prevents pathogen retention, allowing natural dispersion and dissolution. This is another subtle application of the Hegemonic Way.
Extreme Thirst was detailed previously and is not discussed here.
Back Carbuncles were addressed earlier with established formulas and theories; refer to those sections.
Master Zhang said: These are profound and ingenious discussions on the Hegemonic Way. I have little to add, except that Profuse Diarrhea requires distinction. There is fire diarrhea and cold diarrhea. The Heavenly Master spoke of fire diarrhea but omitted cold diarrhea. I shall supplement. Cold diarrhea involves frequent bowel movements, dozens or hundreds per day. Abdominal pain may occur. Undigested food is expelled rapidly, leading to imminent death, often in summer and autumn. How to distinguish? By heat and pain. Fire diarrhea presents with thirst, dry tongue possibly with prickles, yellow-gray-black coating, and abdominal pain intolerant to touch. Cold diarrhea presents with no thirst, or mild thirst without desire for water, white slippery non-dry coating, and abdominal pain relieved by pressure. Can treatments be the same? No. Urgently use Qi-tonifying herbs to generate Stomach Qi, assisted by damp-draining agents. The prescription uses Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) 1 liang, Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) 3 liang, Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) 1 qian, Fu Ling (Poria) 1 liang, Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) 3 qian, Zhu Ling (Polyporus) 3 qian, and Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) 2 qian, decocted in water. (Commentary: Pill for Stopping Diarrhea and Relieving Pain.) This formula is Wu Ling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria) plus Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix). Its brilliance lies in adding Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) to 1 liang, which rescues impending collapse. Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) and Fu Ling (Poria) drain dampness. Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) and Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex) tonify Ming Men Fire, generating Spleen Earth via Fire, restoring Bladder Qi transformation and water passage. Zhu Ling (Polyporus) and Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) further drain dampness. Naturally, stool solidifies and cold pathogen departs. This is another crucial aspect of Hegemonic treatment. The Heavenly Master has covered the rest thoroughly.
Master Hua said: It was transmitted jointly with me.
(Note: The Profuse Diarrhea formula is also excellent for treating Fire Dysentery. Li Zi Yong recorded this.)