尺脉大或无力而渴者，宜滋阴降火。上部脉沉实而渴者，宜泻火。上部脉洪数而渴者，
宜降
者，宜补气血。脓血大泄，或疮口出血而渴者，大补气血。如不应，急用独参汤。
一男子作渴，欲发疽，以加减八味丸治之而消。
一男子患脑疽，发热，脉数无力，根据前丸治之，不信，自服滋阴药，以致不救。
一男子日饮水数碗，冬月亦然，彼恃壮切喜，后口舌生疮，欲治以前丸，彼以为谬，乃
服生津液药，渴不能止，发背疽而殁。
一男子脚面发疽，愈而作渴，以前丸治之而愈。
夫加减八味丸，治阴处火动之圣药也，有是证者，何以舍此。
一富商禀赋颇浓，素作渴，日饮水数碗，面发一毒，用消毒药，溃而虽愈，尺脉尚数，
滑亦
疽毒之患。”彼不信，至夏果脚背发疽，脉数，按之则涩而无力，足竟黑腐而死。
一男子禀颇实，乏嗣，服附子等药，致作渴，左足大趾患疽，色紫不痛，脉亦数而涩，
亦死。
大抵发背、脑疽、脱疽，肿痛色赤，水衰火旺之色，尚可治。若黑若紫，火极似水之象
也，
而不救者，十有八九。疽疾将安，而渴疾已作，宜服加减八味丸。既安之后，而渴疾未见，
宜先服之，以防其未然。若疾形已见，卒难救疗。凡痈疽愈后，宜服补药；若用峻补之药，
则发热；又况痈疾人，安乐之后，多传作渴疾，不可治疗，当预服加减八味丸；如能久服，
永不生渴疾，气血亦壮。未发疽人
，或先有渴证，尤宜服此药，渴疾既安，疽亦不作。
又一贵人病疽，疾未安而渴作，一日饮水数升，愚遂献此方。诸医大笑云∶此药若能止
渴，
愈甚，数剂之后，茫无功效。不得已而用此，服之三日渴止，因此相信，遂久服，不特渴疾
不作，气血亦壮，饮食加倍，强健过于少壮之年。盖用此药，非余敢自执鄙见，实有源流。
自为儿时，闻先君知县云∶“有一士夫病渴疾，诸医皆用渴药，治疗累载不安。有一名医诲
之，使服加减八味丸，不半载而疾痊。”因疏其病源，今医者治痈，却以生津液止渴之药，
误
，降其心火，生其肾水，则渴自止矣。复疏其药性云∶内北五味子，最为得力，此一味，
独
言，专志服饵取效，无为庸医所惑，庶广前人之志。如臂痛、香港脚、风气，四肢拘挛，上气
眼晕，肺气喘嗽，消食，利小便，久服轻身，聪明耳目，令人光泽多子。
一老人冬月口舌生疮，作渴，心脉大而实，尺脉大而虚。余谓∶“乃下消证也，患在肾
，须
殁。东垣曰∶膈消者，以白虎加人参汤治之。中消者，善食而瘦，自汗，大便硬，小便数。
《脉诀》云∶口干饶饮水，多食亦肌虚。成消中者，调胃承气汤、三黄丸治之。下消者，烦
躁引饮，耳叶焦干，小便如膏。 又云∶焦烦水易亏，此肾消也，六味地黄丸（加五味子、
肉桂即加减八味丸）治之。《总录》所谓未传能食者，必发脑疽、背疮，不能食者，必传中
满
氏白术散，倍加葛根治之。上中既平，不复传下消矣。前人用药，厥有旨哉！或曰∶未传疮
疽者何也？此火邪盛也，其疮痛甚而不溃，或赤水者是也。经云∶有形而不痛阳之类也，急
攻其阳，勿攻其阴，治在下焦，元气得强者生，失强者死。
一妇人面患毒， 痛发热作渴，脉数，按之则实，以凉膈散，二剂少愈；以消毒药，数
剂而平。
一男子有患疽作渴，脉数有力，以黄连解毒汤，三剂而止；更以仙方活命饮，四剂溃而
愈。
一男子溃而烦渴不安，以圣愈汤二剂而宁；以人参、黄 、当归、地黄，四剂渴止；以
八珍汤，二十余剂而愈。
大抵溃后有此证，属气血不足，须用参、 以补气，当归、地黄以养血。若用苦寒之剂
，必致有误。
一男子患毒作渴，右关脉数，以竹叶黄 汤，治之稍愈；更以补中益气汤，加黄芩而愈
一男子溃后口干，遇劳益甚，以补中益气汤，加五味子、麦门冬，治之而愈；更以黄
六一汤而敛。
附方
加减八味丸 治疮疡痊后及将痊，口干渴，甚则舌或生黄，及未患先渴；此肾水
枯竭，
多，肌肤渐消，或腿肿脚先瘦，服此以生肾水，降心火，诸证顿止。及治口舌生疮不绝。
山药（一两） 桂心（去皮，半两） 山茱萸（净肉一两，酒浸杵膏） 泽泻（切片蒸焙） 白
茯苓
捣膏） 为细末，入二膏，加炼蜜少许，丸梧子大。每服六七十丸，五更初，未言语前，或
空心用盐汤送下。
凉膈散 治积热疮疡 痛，发热烦渴，大便秘，及咽肿痛，或生疮毒。
连翘（一钱） 山栀子（炒） 大黄（炒） 薄荷 黄芩（各五分） 甘草（一钱半） 朴硝（五
分）
仙方活命饮（方见发背门）
黄连解毒汤（方见作呕门）
补中益气汤（方见溃疡发热门）
竹叶黄 汤
淡竹叶（二钱） 生地黄 麦门冬（去心） 黄 （蜜炙） 当归（酒拌） 川芎 甘草 黄芩
（炙）芍药 人参 半夏（姜制） 石膏（ ，各二钱） 作一剂，水二钟，煎八分，食远服。
八珍汤（方见溃疡发热门）
圣愈汤
独参汤（二方见杖疮门）
黄 六一汤 治溃后作渴。若人无故作渴必发痈疽，宜常服此药，可免患。
绵黄 （六两，一半生焙，一半盐水瓷器盛，饭上蒸三次，焙干） 甘草（一两，半生半
炙）
加人参尤效。
尺部脉象宏大或无力且伴有口渴症状的，适宜采用滋阴降火的方法。上部脉象沉实且伴有口渴症状的，适宜采用泻火的方法。上部脉象洪大数急且伴有口渴症状的，适宜采用降火的方法。下部脉象微弱且伴有口渴症状的，适宜补益气血。脓血大量流失，或者疮口出血且伴有口渴症状的，应当大补气血。如果服用上述方法后无效，应立即使用独参汤。
有一个男子出现口渴症状，即将发生疽病，我用加减八味丸治疗，病情得以消除。
有一个男子患有脑疽，发热，脉象数而无力，按照前面的方剂（加减八味丸）治疗，但他不相信，自行服用滋阴药物，导致病情恶化无法挽救。
有一个男子每天喝水几碗，即使在冬天也是如此，他自恃身体强壮，后来口舌生疮，我想用前面的方剂治疗，他认为这是错误的，于是服用生津液的药物，口渴不能停止，最终因发背疽而死。
有一个男子脚面发生疽病，痊愈后出现口渴症状，用前面的方剂治疗而痊愈。
加减八味丸是治疗阴分虚火妄动的圣药，有这种证候的人，为什么舍弃这个方子呢？
有一个富商体质本来很充实，素来容易口渴，每天喝水几碗，面部生了一个毒疮，使用消毒药物治疗，溃破后虽然痊愈，但尺部脉象仍然数急，滑脉也……（此处原文可能有缺漏，意指脉象未平复），这是疽毒潜伏的隐患。”他不相信，到了夏天果然在脚背发生疽病，脉象数急，重按则涩而无力，足部最终黑腐而死。
有一个男子禀赋颇为结实，因为没有子嗣，服用附子等温热药物，导致出现口渴症状，左足大趾患疽，颜色紫暗且不痛，脉象也数而涩，最终死亡。
大抵发背、脑疽、脱疽，如果肿痛色赤，这是水衰火旺的表现，还可以治疗。如果颜色黑或紫，这是火极似水的征象，不救治的，十有八九会死亡。疽疾将要好转时，如果口渴症状已经出现，适宜服用加减八味丸。既然后续病情平稳，但口渴症状未见复发，也应该先服用此药，以预防未然。如果疾病形态已经显现，突然难以救治。凡是痈疽痊愈后，适宜服用补药；如果使用峻猛的补药，则会导致发热；况且患痈疽的人，在安乐之后，多会转化为口渴疾病，难以治疗，应当预先服用加减八味丸；如果能长期服用，永远不会再生渴疾，气血也会壮盛。未发生疽病的人，或者先前已有口渴证候，尤其适宜服用此药，口渴疾病既已安定，疽病也不会发作。
又有一位贵人患疽病，疾病尚未安定而口渴发作，一天喝水几升，我于是献上这个方子。众医生大笑说：“这个药如果能止渴，……（此处原文可能有缺漏，意指难以置信），经过几剂之后，茫然没有功效。不得已才使用此药，服用三天后口渴停止，因此相信，于是长期服用，不仅口渴疾病不再发作，气血也壮盛，饮食加倍，比年轻时还要强健。因为使用这个药，不是我敢固执己见，确实有源流。从我小时候起，就听先父知县说：‘有一位士大夫患口渴疾病，各位医生都用治渴的药，治疗多年不安稳。有一位名医教导他，让他服用加减八味丸，不到半年疾病痊愈。’因此梳理其病源，现在的医生治疗痈疽，却用生津液止渴的药物，误……（此处原文可能有缺漏，意指误治），降低心火，滋生肾水，那么口渴自然停止。再次梳理药性说：其中的北五味子，最为得力，这一味药，独……（此处原文可能有缺漏，意指独当一面/关键作用）。希望患者专心服药取效，不要被庸医迷惑，以发扬前人的志向。如臂痛、香港脚（脚气）、风气，四肢拘挛，上气喘咳，消食，利小便，长期服用可轻身，聪明耳目，使人光泽多子。
有一个老人在冬天口舌生疮，出现口渴症状，心脉大而实，尺脉大而虚。我说：“这是下消证，病位在肾，须……（此处原文可能有缺漏，意指需补肾），最终死亡。李东垣说：膈消，用白虎加人参汤治疗。中消，善于进食而消瘦，自汗，大便硬，小便频数。《脉诀》说：口干喜欢多喝水，多吃东西肌肉却虚弱。成消中者，用调胃承气汤、三黄丸治疗。下消，烦躁引饮，耳叶焦干，小便像膏脂。又说：焦烦水易亏，这是肾消，用六味地黄丸（加五味子、肉桂即加减八味丸）治疗。《总录》所谓未传变能食者，必定发生脑疽、背疮，不能食者，必定传变为中满……（此处原文可能有缺漏，意指脾胃病变），用钱氏白术散，倍加葛根治疗。上中二焦既已平和，就不再传变为下消了。前人用药，确有深意啊！有人说：未传变疮疽的是什么情况？这是火邪盛也，其疮痛甚而不溃破，或者有赤水流出的是这种情况。经书说：有形而不痛的属于阳类，急攻其阳，不要攻其阴，治疗在下焦，元气得强的生存，失强的死亡。
有一个妇人面部患毒，疼痛发热口渴，脉象数，重按则实，用凉膈散，两剂后稍有好转；再用消毒药，数剂后平复。
有一个男子患疽病并口渴，脉象数而有力，用黄连解毒汤，三剂后停止；再用仙方活命饮，四剂后溃破而愈。
有一个男子溃破后烦躁口渴不安，用圣愈汤两剂后安宁；用人参、黄芪、当归、地黄，四剂后口渴停止；用八珍汤，二十余剂后痊愈。
大抵溃破后有这种证候，属于气血不足，必须用人参、黄芪以补气，当归、地黄以养血。如果使用苦寒的药剂，必然导致失误。
有一个男子患毒疮并口渴，右关脉数，用竹叶石膏汤（注：原文为竹叶黄 汤，结合上下文及常见方剂推测为竹叶石膏汤或类似清热益气方，此处依原文字面翻译为竹叶黄...汤，实际临床常指竹叶石膏汤或竹叶黄芪汤，鉴于后文列出药材含黄芪，故译为竹叶黄芪汤），治疗稍有好转；再用补中益气汤，加黄芩而痊愈。
有一个男子溃破后口干，遇劳累加重，用补中益气汤，加五味子、麦门冬，治疗而痊愈；再用黄芪六一汤收敛伤口。
附方
加减八味丸 治疗疮疡痊愈后及将痊愈时，口干渴，严重时舌头生黄苔，以及未患病前先口渴；这是肾水枯竭，……（此处原文可能有缺漏，意指虚火上炎），多……（此处原文可能有缺漏，意指饮水多），肌肤逐渐消瘦，或者腿肿脚先瘦，服用此药以生肾水，降心火，各种症状顿时停止。以及治疗口舌生疮不断。
山药（一两） 桂心（去皮，半两） 山茱萸（净肉一两，酒浸捣膏） 泽泻（切片蒸焙） 白茯苓（去皮，切片蒸焙） 牡丹皮（去骨，切片蒸焙） 熟地黄（九蒸九晒，捣膏） 为细末，入二膏，加炼蜜少许，丸梧子大。每服六七十丸，五更初，未言语前，或空腹用盐汤送下。
凉膈散 治疗积热疮疡疼痛，发热烦渴，大便秘结，以及咽喉肿痛，或生疮毒。
连翘（一钱） 山栀子（炒） 大黄（炒） 薄荷 黄芩（各五分） 甘草（一钱半） 朴硝（五分）
仙方活命饮（方见发背门）
黄连解毒汤（方见作呕门）
竹叶黄芪汤
淡竹叶（二钱） 生地黄 麦门冬（去心） 黄芪（蜜炙） 当归（酒拌） 川芎 甘草 黄芩（炙）芍药 人参 半夏（姜制） 石膏（煅，各二钱） 作一剂，水二钟，煎至八分，食远服。
独参汤（二方见杖疮门）
黄芪六一汤 治疗溃破后口渴。如果人无故口渴必定发生痈疽，适宜常服此药，可避免患病。
绵黄芪（六两，一半生焙，一半盐水瓷器盛，饭上蒸三次，焙干） 甘草（一两，半生半炙）
加人参尤效。
The pulse at the chi position is large or weak accompanied by thirst; it is appropriate to nourish yin and descend fire. The pulse in the upper jiao is deep and solid accompanied by thirst; it is appropriate to purge fire. The pulse in the upper jiao is surging and rapid accompanied by thirst; it is appropriate to descend fire. [The text implies a missing condition here, likely related to lower jiao or deficiency] accompanied by thirst; it is appropriate to tonify qi and blood. When pus and blood are massively discharged, or when there is bleeding from the sore accompanied by thirst, one should greatly tonify qi and blood. If this does not work, immediately use Dushen Tang (Single Ginseng Decoction).
A man suffered from thirst and was about to develop a carbuncle; I treated him with Jiajian Bawei Wan (Modified Eight-Ingredient Pill), and the condition resolved.
A man suffered from a brain carbuncle, with fever and a rapid but weak pulse. He was treated according to the aforementioned pill, but he did not believe in it and self-administered yin-nourishing medicines, leading to an untreatable deterioration.
A man drank several bowls of water daily, even in winter. Relying on his robust constitution, he later developed sores in his mouth and tongue. I intended to treat him with the aforementioned pill, but he considered it erroneous and instead took fluids-generating medicines. His thirst could not be stopped, and he died from a back carbuncle.
A man developed a carbuncle on the dorsum of his foot. After healing, he experienced thirst, which was cured by treating him with the aforementioned pill.
Jiajian Bawei Wan (Modified Eight-Ingredient Pill) is a sacred medicine for treating hyperactive fire due to yin deficiency. Why would anyone abandon this formula when such symptoms are present?
A wealthy merchant had a robust constitution and historically suffered from thirst, drinking several bowls of water daily. A toxic swelling appeared on his face. It was treated with detoxifying medicines; although it ulcerated and healed, the chi pulse remained rapid, and the slip pulse indicated... [text missing] ...this was a hidden danger of carbuncle toxin." He did not believe this. In summer, he indeed developed a carbuncle on the dorsum of his foot. His pulse was rapid, and upon pressing, it was choppy and weak. His foot eventually turned black and putrefied, leading to death.
A man had a solid constitution but lacked offspring. He took medicines such as Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root) and subsequently developed thirst. He developed a carbuncle on the big toe of his left foot, which was purple and painless. His pulse was also rapid and choppy, and he died.
Generally, for back carbuncles, brain carbuncles, and gangrene of the toes, if there is swelling, pain, and redness, this indicates water deficiency and fire hyperactivity, which is still treatable. If the color is black or purple, this is a sign of extreme fire resembling water; those who do not receive treatment will die nine out of ten times. When a carbuncle disease is about to resolve, if thirst has already appeared, it is appropriate to take Jiajian Bawei Wan (Modified Eight-Ingredient Pill). After the condition stabilizes, if the thirst has not recurred, one should still take this medicine first to prevent recurrence. If the disease morphology has already manifested, sudden rescue is difficult. After any abscess or carbuncle heals, tonic medicines should be taken; however, using harsh tonics may cause fever. Moreover, after recovering from abscesses/carbuncles, people often transition into thirst diseases during periods of comfort, which are hard to treat. Therefore, Jiajian Bawei Wan (Modified Eight-Ingredient Pill) should be taken prophylactically. Long-term use can prevent thirst diseases entirely and strengthen qi and blood. For those who have not yet developed carbuncles, or who previously had thirst symptoms, taking this medicine is especially appropriate. Once the thirst is controlled, carbuncles will not occur.
Another nobleman suffered from a carbuncle. Before the disease stabilized, thirst occurred, and he drank several liters of water a day. I offered this formula. The other physicians laughed, saying, "If this medicine can stop thirst..." [text missing] ...after several doses, there was no effect. Reluctantly, they used this medicine. After three doses, the thirst stopped, and they believed in it. They continued long-term use; not only did the thirst not recur, but qi and blood strengthened, food intake doubled, and he became stronger than in his youth. Using this medicine is not my stubborn opinion, but has a historical source. Since childhood, I heard my father, the County Magistrate, say: 'A scholar suffered from thirst. All physicians used thirst-treating medicines, but the condition persisted for years. A famous physician advised him to take Jiajian Bawei Wan (Modified Eight-Ingredient Pill), and within half a year, he recovered.' Thus, analyzing the pathology, current physicians treating abscesses/carbuncles mistakenly use fluids-generating and thirst-stopping medicines, failing to... [text missing] ...descend heart fire and generate kidney water, so thirst stops naturally. Furthermore, regarding the properties of the medicine: Bei Wuweizi (Schisandra Chinensis Fruit) is the most effective ingredient. This single herb plays a unique... [text missing] ...role. Patients should focus on taking this medicine for efficacy and not be confused by mediocre physicians, thereby extending the legacy of predecessors. It treats arm pain, Hong Kong foot (tinea pedis/gouty arthritis), wind-dampness, limb spasms, asthma/cough, aids digestion, promotes urination, and long-term use lightens the body, sharpens hearing and vision, enhances complexion, and increases fertility.
An elderly man developed sores in his mouth and tongue in winter, accompanied by thirst. His xin (heart) pulse was large and solid, and his chi (kidney) pulse was large and empty. I said, "This is Xia Xiao (Lower Wasting-Thirst), located in the kidney, requiring..." [text missing] ...eventually he died. Li Dongyuan said: Ge Xiao (Diaphragm Wasting-Thirst) is treated with Baihu Jia Renshen Tang (White Tiger plus Ginseng Decoction). Zhong Xiao (Middle Wasting-Thirst) involves excessive eating with emaciation, spontaneous sweating, hard stool, and frequent urination. Maijue (Pulse Classic) states: Dry mouth with abundant desire to drink, eating much but muscles becoming weak. Cheng Xiao Zhong (Established Middle Wasting-Thirst) is treated with Tiaowei Chengqi Tang (Regulate the Stomach and Direct Downward Decoction) and Sanhuang Wan (Three-Yellow Pill). Xia Xiao (Lower Wasting-Thirst) involves irritability and desire to drink, dry and scorched earlobes, and urine like paste. It also says: Scorched irritability depletes water; this is Kidney Xiao, treated with Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia) [adding Wuweizi and Rougui makes it Jiajian Bawei Wan]. Zonglu states: Those who have not transmitted but can eat will surely develop brain or back carbuncles; those who cannot eat will transmit to abdominal fullness... [text missing], treated with Qian Shi Baizhu San (Dr. Qian's Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder) with added Gegen (Kudzu Root). Once the Upper and Middle Jiao are balanced, transmission to Lower Xiao ceases. The medication of predecessors is profound! Someone asks: What about not transmitting to carbuncles? This is due to flourishing fire pathogen; the sore is very painful but does not ulcerate, or exudes red fluid. The Classics state:有形而不痛 (having form but no pain) belongs to Yang. Attack Yang urgently, do not attack Yin. Treatment is in the Lower Jiao; survival depends on strong Yuan Qi, death on weak Yuan Qi.
A woman had a toxic swelling on her face, with pain, fever, and thirst. Her pulse was rapid and solid upon pressure. She was treated with Liangge San (Cool the Palate Powder); after two doses, she improved slightly. Then, with detoxifying medicines, she healed after several doses.
A man developed a carbuncle with thirst. His pulse was rapid and forceful. He was treated with Huanglian Jiedu Tang (Coptis Decoction for Detoxification); after three doses, the thirst stopped. Then, with Xianfang Huoming Yin (Immortal Life-Saving Decoction), he healed after four doses.
A man felt irritable and thirsty after ulceration. He was calmed by Shengyu Tang (Sage’s Replenishing Decoction) over two doses. Thirst stopped after four doses of Renshen (Ginseng), Huangqi (Astragalus), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis), and Dihuang (Rehmannia). He healed after more than twenty doses of Bazhen Tang (Eight-Treasure Decoction).
Generally, these symptoms after ulceration belong to qi and blood deficiency. One must use Renshen (Ginseng) and Huangqi (Astragalus) to tonify qi, and Danggui (Angelica Sinensis) and Dihuang (Rehmannia) to nourish blood. Using bitter-cold agents will certainly lead to error.
A man had a toxic swelling with thirst. His right Guan (spleen/stomach) pulse was rapid. He was treated with Zhuye Huangqi Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Astragalus Decoction); he improved slightly. Then, with Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) plus Huangqin (Scutellaria), he healed.
A man had dry mouth after ulceration, worsening with fatigue. He was treated with Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) plus Wuweizi (Schisandra) and Maimendong (Ophiopogon), and healed. Then, he used Huangqi Liuyi Tang (Astragalus Six-to-One Powder) to close the wound.
Attached Formulas
Jiajian Bawei Wan (Modified Eight-Ingredient Pill): Treats post-abscess/carbuncle recovery or impending recovery, dry mouth/thirst, severe cases with yellow tongue coating, or pre-existing thirst before illness. This is due to kidney water exhaustion... [text missing] ...drinking much, gradual muscle wasting, or leg swelling with thinning feet. Taking this generates kidney water, descends heart fire, and stops all symptoms. Also treats persistent mouth/tongue sores.
Shanyao (Dioscorea Opposita Rhizome, 1 liang), Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Bark, 0.5 liang, peeled), Shanzhuyu (Cornus Officinalis Fruit, 1 liang clean flesh, soaked in wine and pounded into paste), Zexie (Alisma Orientale Rhizome, sliced, steamed and baked), Baifuling (Poria Cocos Sclerotium, peeled, sliced, steamed and baked), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex, bone removed, sliced, steamed and baked), Shudihuang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, steamed nine times and dried, pounded into paste). Pound into fine powder, add the two pastes, add a little refined honey, and make pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 60-70 pills early in the fifth watch, before speaking, or on an empty stomach with salt water.
Liangge San (Cool the Palate Powder): Treats accumulated heat causing abscess/carbuncle pain, fever, irritability/thirst, constipation, and throat swelling/pain or sores/toxins.
Lianqiao (Forsythia Suspensa Fruit, 1 qian), Shanzhizi (Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit, fried), Dahuang (Rhubarb Radix et Rhizoma, fried), Bohe (Mentha Haplocalyx, fried), Huangqin (Scutellaria Baicalensis Root, each 0.5 qian), Gancao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, 1.5 qian), Puxiao (Natrii Sulfas, 0.5 qian).
Xianfang Huoming Yin (Immortal Life-Saving Decoction) (See Back Carbuncle Section).
Huanglian Jiedu Tang (Coptis Decoction for Detoxification) (See Vomiting Section).
Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) (See Ulcer Fever Section).
Zhuye Huangqi Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Astragalus Decoction)
Zhuye (Bamboo Leaf, 2 qian), Shengdihuang (Raw Rehmannia Root), Maimendong (Ophiopogon Japonicus Rhizome, heart removed), Huangqi (Astragalus Membranaceus Root, honey-fried), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Root, wine-soaked), Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome), Gancao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellaria Baicalensis Root, fried), Shaoyao (Paeonia Lactiflora Root), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Banxia (Pinellia Ternata Tuber, ginger-processed), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, calcined, each 2 qian). Make one dose, boil in two zhong of water to eight fen, take far from meals.
Bazhen Tang (Eight-Treasure Decoction) (See Ulcer Fever Section).
Shengyu Tang (Sage’s Replenishing Decoction).
Dushen Tang (Single Ginseng Decoction) (Two formulas see Bludgeon Injury Section).
Huangqi Liuyi Tang (Astragalus Six-to-One Powder): Treats thirst after ulceration. If a person develops unexplained thirst, a carbuncle will surely occur. Regular use of this medicine can prevent illness.
Mianhuangqi (Milky Astragalus Membranaceus Root, 6 liang; half raw-baked, half stored in salt water in porcelain, steamed over rice three times, then baked dry), Gancao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang; half raw, half roasted).
Adding Renshen (Ginseng) is especially effective.