典藏书目

There is a formula called Da Banxia Tang (Large Pinellia Decoction), which is composed of Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) added with Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Guigui (Cinnamomi Ramulus), and Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata).

Another formula involves removing Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) from Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) and adding Guigui (Cinnamomi Ramulus) to treat vertigo caused by retained fluid in the body.

Yet another formula involves adding Zaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen) to Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) to treat tremors, palpitations, and insomnia.

Another formula involves adding Huang (likely Huangqi or Huanglian, text unspecified) and Baibian Dou (Lablab Seed) to Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) to treat bleeding from hemorrhoids and fistulas, sallow complexion, spleen and stomach deficiency, limb fatigue, loss of taste, and sinking of middle qi; this formula stops bleeding and treats vomiting and diarrhea due to spleen deficiency.

Another formula involves adding Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex), and Sumi (Paddy Rice) to Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), decocted with Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Dazao (Jujubae Fructus), to treat hemoptysis caused by Laozai (chronic consumptive disease).

Another formula involves adding Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Baibian Dou (Lablab Seed), Lianrou (Nelumbinis Semen), Yiyiren (Coicis Semen), Sharen (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), and Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) to Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) to treat diarrhea due to spleen and stomach weakness; it can also be used for post-illness regulation. To treat Jin Kou Li (dysentery with inability to eat), add Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), and Chenmi (Old Rice).

Another formula involves removing Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) and Fuling (Poria) from Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) to treat Bian Zheng (physiological developmental changes in infants).

Another formula involves adding Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), and Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex) to Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) to treat severe vomiting and diarrhea due to Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome), especially when symptoms worsen at night.

Another formula involves adding Huang (likely Huangqi) and Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), decocted with Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), to treat pulse patterns characterized by the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) as wiry, fine, hollow, or slow. Another variation adds Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba) to treat spontaneous sweating due to excess and deficiency of the Sanjiao (Triple Burner). Additionally, "Tang Ge Ban" is named Tuoli Xiaodu San (Interior-Supporting Detoxification Powder); removing Fuling (Poria) from Shiquan Quan (Ten Complete Ingredients) and adding Chuanniu Xi (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) and Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) creates Tuoli Jienong San (Interior-Supporting Pus-Resolving Powder).

Another formula combines Liujunzi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction) and Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria), adding Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Xuanfuhua (Inulae Flos), Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix), and Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) to treat five types of retained fluids. If the fluid retention is due to alcohol consumption, add Gegua (Puerariae Lobatae Flos) and Suosha (Amomi Fructus Rotundus).

Another formula involves removing Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) from Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) and adding equal parts of Changpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), Zhusha (Cinnabar), and Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix), formed into honey pills the size of tung tree seeds, taken with rice water, thirty pills per dose; this formula also nourishes the heart spirit, calms the soul, treats phlegm, clears pathogenic heat from the Baozhong (uterine cavity/abdomen), and regulates the lungs and kidneys.

Another formula involves adding Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Banxia Qu (Pinelliae Fermented Paste), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), and Gange (Puerariae Radix) to Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) to treat Wu Lao (five chronic deficiencies).

Another formula combines Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) and Siwu Tang (Four Substance Decoction), removing Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) and Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), and adding Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), to treat wind-cold invading the intestines and stomach due to deficiency in adults and children, leading to indigestion of food and water, diarrhea, and dysentery; or to treat damp-toxin descending from the stomach, discharging material resembling bean curd dregs or blood stasis.

Another formula involves removing Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) from Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) and adding Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), and Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) to treat fever due to liver and spleen blood deficiency; or pain in the ears, chest, and breasts, abdominal distension, and difficult urination. Another variation adds Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba).

Another formula involves adding Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus) and Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex) to Xiaoyao San (Free and Easy Wanderer Powder), decocted with ginger water; its effects are similar to the previous ones but suitable for cases with severe heat.

The final formula involves adding Zhuli (Bambusa Textilis Cacumen Juice) and Jiangzhi (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens Juice) to Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) to treat hemiplegia on the right side, which belongs to qi deficiency. This is a compound formula.