肖翁三郎心成兄，幼时出麻，冒风隐闭，喘促烦躁，鼻扇目阖，肌肤枯涩，不啼不食，
投药
莫应。翁商于予，见其势已濒危，谓曰∶此麻闭急证，药非精锐，蔑能挽救。方疏麻杏石甘
汤与之。一服，肤润麻渐发出，再服，周身麻出如痱，神爽躁安，目开喘定，继用泻白散，
清肺解毒，复用养阴退阳之剂而愈。予治麻闭危候，每用此方获验。盖麻出于肺，闭则火毒
内攻，多致喘闷而殆，此方麻黄发肺邪，杏仁下肺气，甘草缓肺急，石膏清肺热，药简功专
，所以效速。可见仲景方不独专治伤寒，并能通治杂病也。
芳兄乃孙，甫生两月，即患胎疟。幼科佥用疏导和解不愈，面色黄滞，口鼻手足俱冷，
予疏
六君子汤，加炮姜。芳兄曰∶襁褓即可服参耶?予曰∶小儿如初生萌芽，不惯风日，攻伐宜
少，补益宜多，况疟久脾伤，温补脾元，重扶生气，不易法也。服药色泽肢温，疟止无恙。
理翁年逾五旬，耽于酒色，时值寒夜，邻家邀饮，起身小解，昏眩仆地。促予往视，面
白肢
厥，口鼻气冷，神昏遗溺，脉细如丝。予曰∶阳脱矣。奈何?渠子弟泣求拯治，仓卒市药不
及，令先取艾火，炙气海关元数壮，并煎姜汤灌之。少顷，呻吟出声，方订参附汤，因其
力
难办参，姑用党参二两，附子一两，浓煎服讫，四肢渐温，目开能言。舁归，诘朝脉色略回
，惟呕恶畏寒，不思饮食，将前方分两减半，参合理中汤方法，与服二日，转用右归饮，温
补肾元，月余方能起箦。
肖翁三郎心成兄，幼年出麻疹时，因受风邪导致疹毒内陷闭塞，出现气喘急促、烦躁不安、鼻翼扇动、眼睛闭合、皮肤干枯粗糙、不哭也不进食的症状，用药后毫无反应。肖翁向我咨询，我见到病情已处于濒危状态，便说：“这是麻疹闭阻的急症，药物如果不精锐强力，是无法挽救的。”于是开具麻杏石甘汤给他服用。服一次药后，皮肤滋润，麻疹逐渐发出；再服一次，全身麻疹发出如痱子般密集，神志清爽，烦躁平息，眼睛睁开，喘息停止。随后使用泻白散，以清肺解毒，又用养阴退阳的方剂调理而痊愈。我治疗麻疹闭阻的危重证候，经常使用此方获得疗效。大概是因为麻疹出于肺经，若被闭塞则火毒内攻，多导致气喘胸闷甚至危险，此方中麻黄发散肺经邪气，杏仁降泄肺气，甘草缓解肺经急迫，石膏清泻肺热，药味简单但功效专一，所以见效迅速。由此可见，张仲景的方剂不仅专门治疗伤寒，也能通治各种杂病。
芳兄的孙子，刚出生两个月，就患上胎疟（先天疟疾）。儿科医生们都采用疏导和解的方法治疗，但未能治愈，患儿面色黄暗滞涩，口、鼻、手、足都冰冷。我开具六君子汤，加入炮姜。芳兄问：“婴儿就可以服用参类药材吗？”我说：“小儿就像初生的萌芽，不习惯风吹日晒，攻伐（祛邪）的药物应该少用，补益的药物应该多用，况且疟疾日久损伤了脾脏，温补脾元，着重扶持生机，是不容易改变的治疗方法。”服药后，患儿色泽改善，四肢温暖，疟疾停止，恢复健康。
理翁年过五十，沉溺于酒色，当时正值寒夜，邻居邀请饮酒，他起身小解时，突然昏眩跌倒在地。急忙请我去诊治，见他面色苍白，四肢厥冷，口鼻气息寒冷，神志昏迷且遗尿，脉象细如丝线。我说：“这是阳气脱失啊。”怎么办？他的子弟哭泣着请求救治，匆忙去买药来不及，于是让人先取艾火，在气海、关元穴艾灸数壮，并煎煮姜汤灌服。过了一会儿，患者发出呻吟声，才确定使用参附汤，因为难以办到人参，暂且使用党参二两，附子一两，浓煎后服用完毕，四肢逐渐温暖，眼睛睁开能说话。抬回家中，第二天早晨脉象和面色略微恢复，只是仍有呕吐恶心、畏寒、不想吃东西的症状，将前方剂量减半，参考理中汤的方法，给予服用两天，转而使用右归饮，温补肾元，一个多月才能起床。
Xiao Weng Sanlang (Xin Cheng), when young, contracted measles but was exposed to wind pathogens, causing the rash to be obstructed and internalized. He presented with panting, irritability, nasal flaring, closed eyes, dry and rough skin, inability to cry or eat, and no response to medication. Xiao Weng consulted me. Seeing that his condition was critical, I said: "This is an acute case of measles obstruction; only potent and refined medicines can save him." I prescribed Mahuang Xinggan Shigan Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Seed, Gypsum, and Licorice Decoction). After one dose, his skin became moist and the measles began to emerge; after a second dose, the measles covered his body like prickly heat, his spirit became clear, irritability ceased, his eyes opened, and panting stopped. Subsequently, Xiebai San (White-Draining Powder) was used to clear the lungs and detoxify, followed by yin-nourishing and yang-reducing formulas until he recovered. In my treatment of critical measles obstruction, I often use this formula with success. Generally, measles originate from the Lung; when obstructed, fire-toxins attack internally, often leading to panting, chest oppression, and danger. In this formula, Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) disperses Lung pathogens, Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) directs Lung Qi downward, Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) relieves Lung urgency, and Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) clears Lung heat. The prescription is simple yet specific in action, hence its rapid effect. This demonstrates that Zhang Zhongjing’s formulas are not only for treating Shanghan (Cold Damage) but also applicable to miscellaneous diseases.
Brother Fang’s grandson, only two months old, suffered from taimie (congenital malaria). Pediatricians all used dredging and harmonizing methods without success. His complexion was sallow and dull, and his mouth, nose, hands, and feet were cold. I prescribed Liujunzi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction) with added Paojiang (Roasted Zingiberis Rhizoma). Brother Fang asked: "Can infants take Ginseng?" I replied: "Infants are like newly sprouted seedlings, unaccustomed to wind and sun; attacks (pathogen-dispelling treatments) should be minimal, while tonification should be abundant. Moreover, prolonged malaria damages the Spleen. Warming and tonifying the Spleen Yuan (Source Qi) to vigorously support vital energy is a method that is not easily altered." After taking the medicine, his complexion improved, limbs warmed, malaria ceased, and he recovered.
Weng Lifeng was over fifty years old, indulgent in alcohol and lust. One cold night, invited by neighbors to drink, he rose to urinate, suddenly felt dizzy, and collapsed. I was summoned urgently. His face was pale, limbs were cold (Jue), breath from mouth and nose was cold, consciousness was lost, and he had urinary incontinence. His pulse was fine as a silk thread. I said: "Yang Qi has collapsed." What to do? His relatives wept and begged for rescue. It was too late to purchase herbs hastily, so I ordered them to first use moxa moxibustion on Qihai (CV6) and Guanyuan (CV4) acupoints for several moxa cones, and simultaneously decoct ginger soup to administer orally. After a short while, he groaned. Then, Shenfu Tang (Ginseng and Aconite Decoction) was planned. Because Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) was difficult to obtain, Dangshen (Codonopsis Radix) 2 liang and Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) 1 liang were used instead, decocted thickly and administered. His limbs gradually warmed, eyes opened, and he could speak. He was carried home. The next morning, his pulse and complexion slightly recovered, but he still had nausea, aversion to cold, and loss of appetite. The dosages of the previous formula were halved, combined with principles of Lizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction), and administered for two days. Then, Yougui Yin (Right-Restoring Infusion) was used to warm and tonify Kidney Yuan. Over a month later, he was able to get out of bed.