傅右 旧有胸脘痛之宿疾,今新产半月,胸脘痛大发,痛甚呕吐拒按,饮食不纳,形寒怯冷,舌苔薄腻而
灰,脉象左弦紧右迟涩。新寒外受,引动厥气上逆,食滞交阻中宫,胃气不得下降,颇虑痛剧增变。急拟散寒
理气,和胃消滞,先冀痛止为要着,至于体质亏虚,一时无暇顾及也。
桂枝心(各三分) 仙半夏(三钱) 左金丸(包,六分) 栝蒌皮(炒,三钱) 陈皮(一钱) 薤
白头(酒炒,一钱五分) 云茯苓(三钱) 大砂仁(研,一钱) 金铃子(二钱) 延胡索(一钱) 枳实炭(一钱)
炒谷麦芽(各三钱) 陈佛手(八分) 神仁丹(另开水冲服,四分)
二诊 服药两剂,胸脘痛渐减,呕吐渐止,谷食无味,头眩心惊,苔薄腻,脉左弦右迟缓。此营血本虚,肝
气肝阳上升,湿滞未楚,脾胃运化无权。今拟柔肝泄肝,和胃畅中。
炒白芍(一钱五分) 金铃子(二钱) 延胡索(一钱) 云茯苓(三钱,朱砂拌) 仙半夏(二钱)
陈广皮(一钱) 栝蒌皮(二钱) 薤白头(酒炒,一钱五分) 紫丹参(二钱) 大砂仁(研,一钱)
紫石英(三钱) 陈佛手(八分) 炒谷麦芽(各三钱)
三诊 痛呕均止,谷食减少,头眩心悸。原方去延胡索、金铃子,加制香附(三钱)、青龙齿(三钱)。
张右 胸脘痛有年,屡次举发,今痛引胁肋,气升泛恶,夜不安寐,苔薄黄,脉左弦右涩。良由血虚不能
养肝,肝气横逆,犯胃克脾,通降失司,胃不和则卧不安,肝为刚脏,非柔不克,胃以通为补,今拟柔肝通胃,
而理气机。
生白芍(三钱) 金铃子(二钱) 左金丸(包,八分) 朱茯神(三钱) 仙半夏(一钱五分)
北秫米(包,三钱) 旋复花(包,一钱五分) 真新绛(八分) 炙乌梅(五分) 瓦楞(四钱) 川贝母
(二钱) 姜水炒竹茹(一钱五分)
二诊 胸胁痛略减,而心悸不寐,头眩泛恶,内热口燥,不思纳谷,腑行燥结,脉弦细而数,舌边红苔黄。
气有余便是火,火内炽则阴伤,厥阳升腾无制,胃气逆
而不降也。肝为刚脏,济之以柔,胃为燥土,得阴始和。今拟养阴柔肝,清燥通胃。
川石斛(三钱) 生白芍(二钱) 金铃子(二钱) 左金丸(包,七分) 川贝母(二钱) 朱茯神(三钱)
黑山栀(二钱) 乌梅肉(五分) 珍珠母(六钱) 青龙齿(三钱) 瓦楞(四钱) 全栝蒌(切,三钱)
荸荠(洗打,二两)
章右 胸脘痛已延匝月,痛引胁肋,纳少泛恶,舌质红苔黄,脉弦而数。良由气郁化火,销烁胃阴,胃气
不降,肝升太过,书所谓暴痛属寒,久痛属热,暴痛在经,久痛在络是也。当宜泄肝理气,和胃通络。
生白芍(三钱) 金铃子(二钱) 左金丸(包,七分) 黑山栀(二钱) 川石斛(三钱) 川贝母(二钱)
栝蒌皮(三钱) 黛蛤散(包,四钱) 旋复花(包,一钱五分) 真新绛(八分) 瓦楞(四钱) 带子丝瓜
络(二钱)
复诊 两剂后,痛减呕止,原方去左金丸,加南沙参(三钱)、合欢皮(一钱五分)。
朱童 脘痛喜按,得食则减、脉象弦迟,舌苔薄白,中虚受寒,肝脾气滞。拟小建中汤加味。
大白芍(三钱) 炙甘草(一钱) 肉桂心(四分) 云茯苓(三钱) 陈广皮(一钱) 春砂壳(八分)
乌梅肉(四分) 全当归(二钱) 煨姜(二片) 红枣(四枚) 饴糖(烊冲,四钱)
韦左 脘腹作痛,延今两载,饱食则痛缓腹胀,微饥则痛剧心悸,舌淡白,脉左弦细、右虚迟。体丰之质,
中气必虚,虚寒气滞为痛,虚气散逆为胀,肝木来侮,中虚求食。前投大小建中,均未应效,非药不对症,实
病深药浅。原拟小建中加小柴胡汤,合荆公妙香散,复方图治,奇之不去则偶之之意。先使肝木条畅,则中气始
有权衡也。
大白芍(三钱) 炙甘草(一钱) 肉桂心(四分) 潞党参(三钱) 银州柴胡(一钱五分) 仙半夏(二钱)
云茯苓(三钱) 陈广皮(一钱) 乌梅肉(四分) 全当归(二钱) 煨姜(三片) 红枣(五枚) 饴糖
(烊冲,六钱。) 妙香散方 人参(一钱五分) 炙黄 (一两) 淮山药(一两) 茯苓神(各五钱) 龙骨
(五钱) 远志(三钱) 桔梗(一钱五分) 木香(一钱五分) 甘草(一钱五分)
上药为末,每日服二钱,陈酒送下,如不能饮酒者,米汤亦可。
原按∶韦君乃安庆人也,病延二载,所服之方约数百剂,均不应效,特来申就医,经连诊五次,守方不更,
共服十五剂而痊愈矣。
关右 旧有脘痛,今痛极而厥,厥则牙关拘紧,四
肢逆冷,不省人事,超时而苏,舌薄腻,脉沉涩似伏。良由郁怒伤肝,肝气横逆,痰滞互阻,胃失降和,肝胀则
痛,气闭为厥。木喜条达,胃喜通降,今拟疏通气机,以泄厥阴,宣化痰滞,而畅中都。
银州柴胡(一钱五分) 大白芍(一钱五分) 清炙草(五分) 枳实炭(一钱) 金铃子(三钱)
延胡索(一钱) 川郁金(一钱五分) 沉香片(四分) 春砂壳(八分) 云茯苓(三钱) 陈广皮(一钱)
炒谷麦芽(各三钱) 苏合香丸(去壳研末化服,一粒)
二诊 服药两剂,厥定痛止,惟胸脘饱闷嗳气,不思纳谷,腑行燥结,脉左弦右涩。厥气渐平,脾胃不和,
运化失其常度。今拟柔肝泄肝,和胃畅中,更当怡情适怀,以助药力之不逮也。
全当归(二钱) 大白芍(二钱) 银州柴胡(一钱) 云茯苓(三钱) 陈广皮(一钱) 炒枳壳(一钱)
川郁金(一钱五分) 金铃子(二钱) 沉香片(四分) 春砂壳(八分) 全栝蒌(切,四钱) 佛手(八分)
炒谷麦芽(各三钱)
黄妪 大怒之后,即胸脘作痛,痛极则喜笑不能自禁止,笑极则厥,厥则人事不知,牙关拘紧,四肢逆冷,
超时而苏,日发十余次。脉沉涩似伏,苔薄腻。此郁怒伤肝,足厥阴之逆气自下而上,累及手厥阴经,气闭则
厥,不通则痛,气复返而苏。经所谓大怒则形气绝而血
菀于上,使人薄厥是也。急拟疏通气机,以泄厥阴,止痛在是,止厥亦在是,未敢云当,明哲裁正。
川郁金(二钱) 合欢皮(一钱五分) 金铃子(二钱) 延胡索(一钱) 朱茯神(三钱) 炙远志(一钱)
青龙齿(三钱) 沉香片(五分) 春砂仁(研,八分) 陈广皮(一钱) 瓦楞(四钱) 金器(入煎,一具)
苏合香丸(去壳,研末,开水先化服,二粒)
二诊 投剂以来,痛厥喜笑均止。惟胸脘痞闷,嗳气不能饮食,脉象左弦右涩。厥气虽平,脾胃未和,中
宫运化无权。今拟泄肝通胃,开扩气机,更当适情怡怀,淡薄滋味,不致反复为要。
大白芍(一钱五分) 金铃子(二钱) 代赭石( ,二钱) 旋复花(包,一钱五分) 朱茯神(三钱)
炙远志(一钱) 仙半夏(二钱) 陈广皮(一钱) 春砂仁(研,八分) 制香附(一钱五分) 川郁金(一钱五分)
佛手(八分) 炒谷麦芽(各三钱)
沈右 操烦谋虑,劳伤乎肝,肝无血养,虚气不归,脘痛喜按,惊悸少寐。前方泄肝理气,已服多剂,均无
效,今仿金匮肝虚之病,补用酸,助用苦,益以甘药调之。
大白芍(三钱) 炙甘草(一钱) 金铃子(二钱) 炒枣仁(三钱)
五味子(四分) 阿胶珠(二钱) 左牡蛎(三钱) 青龙齿(三钱) 炙远志(一钱) 朱茯神(三钱)
潞党参(一钱五分) 陈皮(一钱) 饴糖(烊冲,四钱)
黎右 胁乃肝之分野,肝气入络,胁痛偏左,转侧不利,胸闷纳少,甚则泛恶,自冬至春,痛势有增无减。
先哲云∶暴痛在经,久痛在络,仿肝着病例治之。
旋复花(包,一钱五分) 真新绛(八分) 大白芍(二钱) 金铃子(二钱) 左金丸(包,七分)
橘白络(各一钱) 炒竹茹(一钱) 春砂壳(八分) 当归须(一钱五分) 丝瓜络(二钱) 川郁金(一钱五分)
紫降香(四分)
傅某,右侧。既往有胸脘部疼痛的慢性病史,如今产后半个月,胸脘痛剧烈发作,疼痛严重导致呕吐、拒按,无法进食,身体怕冷畏寒,舌苔薄腻且呈灰色,脉象左侧弦紧、右侧迟涩。新感寒邪外袭,引动厥阴肝气上逆,饮食停滞交阻于中焦,胃气不能下降,很担心疼痛加剧引发变证。紧急拟定散寒理气、和胃消滞之法,先以止痛为关键,至于体质亏虚的问题,暂时无暇顾及。
桂枝心(各三分) 仙半夏(三钱) 左金丸(包煎,六分) 栝蒌皮(炒,三钱) 陈皮(一钱) 薤白头(酒炒,一钱五分) 云茯苓(三钱) 大砂仁(研碎,一钱) 金铃子(二钱) 延胡索(一钱) 枳实炭(一钱) 炒谷芽、麦芽(各三钱) 陈佛手(八分) 神仁丹(另用开水冲服,四分)
二诊:服药两剂后,胸脘痛逐渐减轻,呕吐渐止,但进食无味,头晕目眩,心惊不安,舌苔薄腻,脉象左侧弦、右侧迟缓。此为营血本虚,肝气肝阳上升,湿滞未清,脾胃运化功能失职。现拟柔肝泄肝、和胃畅中之法。
炒白芍(一钱五分) 金铃子(二钱) 延胡索(一钱) 云茯苓(三钱,朱砂拌) 仙半夏(二钱) 陈广皮(一钱) 栝蒌皮(二钱) 薤白头(酒炒,一钱五分) 紫丹参(二钱) 大砂仁(研碎,一钱) 紫石英(三钱) 陈佛手(八分) 炒谷芽、麦芽(各三钱)
三诊:疼痛呕吐均已停止,食欲减少,仍有头晕心悸。原方去掉延胡索、金铃子,加入制香附(三钱)、青龙齿(三钱)。
张某,右侧。胸脘痛多年,屡次发作,如今疼痛牵引至胁肋,气机上逆伴泛恶,夜间睡眠不安,舌苔薄黄,脉象左侧弦、右侧涩。良由血虚不能养肝,肝气横逆,侵犯胃克伐脾,通降功能失调,“胃不和则卧不安”,肝为刚脏,非柔和之品不能制约,胃以通降为补益,现拟柔肝通胃,调理气机。
生白芍(三钱) 金铃子(二钱) 左金丸(包煎,八分) 朱茯神(三钱) 仙半夏(一钱五分) 北秫米(包煎,三钱) 旋复花(包煎,一钱五分) 真新绛(八分) 炙乌梅(五分) 瓦楞子(四钱) 川贝母(二钱) 姜水炒竹茹(一钱五分)
二诊:胸胁痛略减,但心悸失眠,头晕泛恶,内热口燥,不思进食,大便干燥结秘,脉弦细而数,舌边红苔黄。气有余便是火,火内炽盛则损伤阴液,厥阳升腾无制,胃气逆而不降。肝为刚脏,需以柔和之品济助;胃为燥土,得阴液始能调和。现拟养阴柔肝、清燥通胃之法。
川石斛(三钱) 生白芍(二钱) 金铃子(二钱) 左金丸(包煎,七分) 川贝母(二钱) 朱茯神(三钱) 黑山栀(二钱) 乌梅肉(五分) 珍珠母(六钱) 青龙齿(三钱) 瓦楞子(四钱) 全栝蒌(切,三钱) 荸荠(洗净打碎,二两)
章某,右侧。胸脘痛已延续一个月,疼痛牵引胁肋,纳食少伴泛恶,舌质红苔黄,脉弦而数。良由气郁化火,消烁胃阴,胃气不降,肝升太过。医书所谓“暴痛属寒,久痛属热;暴痛在经,久痛在络”即是此理。应当宜泄肝理气、和胃通络。
生白芍(三钱) 金铃子(二钱) 左金丸(包煎,七分) 黑山栀(二钱) 川石斛(三钱) 川贝母(二钱) 栝蒌皮(三钱) 黛蛤散(包煎,四钱) 旋复花(包煎,一钱五分) 真新绛(八分) 瓦楞子(四钱) 带子丝瓜络(二钱)
复诊:服用两剂后,痛减呕止,原方去掉左金丸,加入南沙参(三钱)、合欢皮(一钱五分)。
朱姓儿童。脘痛喜按,进食后疼痛减轻,脉象弦迟,舌苔薄白,属中焦虚寒受寒,肝脾气滞。拟用小建中汤加味。
大白芍(三钱) 炙甘草(一钱) 肉桂心(四分) 云茯苓(三钱) 陈广皮(一钱) 春砂壳(八分) 乌梅肉(四分) 全当归(二钱) 煨姜(二片) 红枣(四枚) 饴糖(烊化冲服,四钱)
韦某,左侧。脘腹作痛,延续至今两年,饱食则痛缓腹胀,微饥则痛剧心悸,舌淡白,脉象左侧弦细、右侧虚迟。体质丰腴之人,中气必虚,虚寒气滞导致疼痛,虚气散逆导致胀满,肝木来侮脾土,中虚求食。此前投用大小建中汤,均未见效,并非药不对症,实乃病深药浅。原拟小建中汤加小柴胡汤,合荆公妙香散,复方图治,取“奇之不去则偶之”之意。先使肝木条达舒畅,则中气始有权衡。
大白芍(三钱) 炙甘草(一钱) 肉桂心(四分) 潞党参(三钱) 银州柴胡(一钱五分) 仙半夏(二钱) 云茯苓(三钱) 陈广皮(一钱) 乌梅肉(四分) 全当归(二钱) 煨姜(三片) 红枣(五枚) 饴糖(烊化冲服,六钱。)
妙香散方:人参(一钱五分) 炙黄芪(一两) 淮山药(一两) 茯苓神(各五钱) 龙骨(五钱) 远志(三钱) 桔梗(一钱五分) 木香(一钱五分) 甘草(一钱五分)
以上药物研为末,每日服用二钱,陈酒送下,如不能饮酒者,米汤亦可。
原案按语:韦君是安庆人,患病延续两年,所服方剂约数百剂,均无效,特意前来就诊,经过连续五次诊治,守方不换,共服用十五剂而痊愈。
关某,右侧。既往有脘痛,如今痛极而致昏厥,昏厥时牙关拘紧,四肢逆冷,不省人事,过一段时间后苏醒,舌苔薄腻,脉沉涩似伏。良由郁怒伤肝,肝气横逆,痰滞互阻,胃失降和,肝胀则痛,气闭为厥。木性喜条达,胃喜通降,现拟疏通气机,以泄厥阴,宣化痰滞,而畅中焦。
银州柴胡(一钱五分) 大白芍(一钱五分) 清炙草(五分) 枳实炭(一钱) 金铃子(三钱) 延胡索(一钱) 川郁金(一钱五分) 沉香片(四分) 春砂壳(八分) 云茯苓(三钱) 陈广皮(一钱) 炒谷芽、麦芽(各三钱) 苏合香丸(去壳研末化服,一粒)
二诊:服药两剂,昏厥定、疼痛止,惟胸脘饱闷嗳气,不思进食,大便干燥结秘,脉象左侧弦右侧涩。厥气渐平,脾胃不和,运化失去常度。现拟柔肝泄肝、和胃畅中,更当怡情适怀,以助药力不及之处。
全当归(二钱) 大白芍(二钱) 银州柴胡(一钱) 云茯苓(三钱) 陈广皮(一钱) 炒枳壳(一钱) 川郁金(一钱五分) 金铃子(二钱) 沉香片(四分) 春砂壳(八分) 全栝蒌(切,四钱) 佛手(八分) 炒谷芽、麦芽(各三钱)
黄某老妇。大怒之后,随即胸脘作痛,痛极则喜笑不能自禁,笑极则昏厥,昏厥时人事不知,牙关拘紧,四肢逆冷,过一段时间后苏醒,每日发作十余次。脉沉涩似伏,苔薄腻。此因郁怒伤肝,足厥阴之逆气自下而上,累及手厥阴经,气闭则厥,不通则痛,气复返而苏醒。医经所谓“大怒则形气绝而血菀于上,使人薄厥”即是此理。紧急拟定疏通气机,以泄厥阴,止痛在此,止厥亦在此,不敢妄言恰当,请明哲裁正。
川郁金(二钱) 合欢皮(一钱五分) 金铃子(二钱) 延胡索(一钱) 朱茯神(三钱) 炙远志(一钱) 青龙齿(三钱) 沉香片(五分) 春砂仁(研碎,八分) 陈广皮(一钱) 瓦楞子(四钱) 金器(入煎,一件) 苏合香丸(去壳,研末,开水先化服,二粒)
二诊:投药以来,痛、厥、喜笑均止。惟胸脘痞闷,嗳气不能饮食,脉象左侧弦右侧涩。厥气虽平,脾胃未和,中焦运化无权。现拟泄肝通胃,开扩气机,更当适情怡怀,淡薄滋味,不致反复为要。
大白芍(一钱五分) 金铃子(二钱) 代赭石( ,二钱) 旋复花(包煎,一钱五分) 朱茯神(三钱) 炙远志(一钱) 仙半夏(二钱) 陈广皮(一钱) 春砂仁(研碎,八分) 制香附(一钱五分) 川郁金(一钱五分) 佛手(八分) 炒谷芽、麦芽(各三钱)
沈某,右侧。操烦谋虑,劳伤乎肝,肝无血养,虚气不归,脘痛喜按,惊悸少寐。前方泄肝理气,已服多剂,均无效,今仿《金匮》肝虚之病,补用酸,助用苦,益以甘药调之。
大白芍(三钱) 炙甘草(一钱) 金铃子(二钱) 炒枣仁(三钱) 五味子(四分) 阿胶珠(二钱) 左牡蛎(三钱) 青龙齿(三钱) 炙远志(一钱) 朱茯神(三钱) 潞党参(一钱五分) 陈皮(一钱) 饴糖(烊化冲服,四钱)
黎某,右侧。胁肋乃肝之分野,肝气入络,胁痛偏左,转侧不利,胸闷纳少,甚则泛恶,自冬至春,痛势有增无减。先哲云:“暴痛在经,久痛在络”,仿照肝着病例治疗。
旋复花(包煎,一钱五分) 真新绛(八分) 大白芍(二钱) 金铃子(二钱) 左金丸(包煎,七分) 橘白络(各一钱) 炒竹茹(一钱) 春砂壳(八分) 当归须(一钱五分) 丝瓜络(二钱) 川郁金(一钱五分) 紫降香(四分)
Mr. Fu, right side. He has a chronic history of chest and epigastric pain. Now, half a month after childbirth, the chest and epigastric pain has flared up severely, with severe pain causing vomiting, abdominal tenderness (refusal to press), inability to take food, aversion to cold, thin greasy gray tongue coating, wiry-tight pulse on the left, and slow-choppy pulse on the right. New external cold pathogen has triggered the rebellious Qi of the Jueyin Liver channel, causing food stagnation to obstruct the Middle Jiao, preventing Stomach Qi from descending. There is concern that severe pain may lead to complications. Urgently prescribed to dispel cold, regulate Qi, harmonize the Stomach, and eliminate stagnation, prioritizing pain relief first; the deficiency of constitution is temporarily neglected.
Guizhi Xin (Cinnamon Twig Heart) 3 fen each, Xian Banxia (Pinellia Rhizoma Prepared) 3 qian, Zuojin Wan (Left Metal Pill) wrapped, 6 fen, Gualou Pi (Trichosanthes Peel) stir-fried, 3 qian, Chenpi (Citrus Reticulatae Pericarpium) 1 qian, Xie Baitou (Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus) wine-fried, 1.5 qian, Yun Fuling (Poria) 3 qian, Da Sharen (Amomi Fructus) crushed, 1 qian, Jinlingzi (Meliae Semen) 2 qian, Yanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizoma) 1 qian, Zhishi Tan (Immature Bitter Orange Charcoal) 1 qian, Chao Guya Maiya (Stir-fried Hordeum Sprout and Setaria Germ) 3 qian each, Chen Foshou (Citrus Sarcodactylis Fructus) 8 fen, Shenren Dan (Shenren Pill) taken separately with boiled water, 4 fen.
Second visit: After two doses, chest and epigastric pain gradually decreased, vomiting stopped, but food tastes bland, dizziness occurs, heart palpitations and anxiety are present, thin greasy tongue coating, wiry pulse on the left, slow-rapid pulse on the right. This indicates inherent deficiency of Ying-Blood, rising Liver Qi and Liver Yang, unresolved dampness stagnation, and loss of Spleen-Stomach transportation function. Now prescribed to soften the Liver, drain the Liver, harmonize the Stomach, and unblock the Middle Jiao.
Chao Baishao (Stir-fried White Peony Root) 1.5 qian, Jinlingzi 2 qian, Yanhusuo 1 qian, Yun Fuling 3 qian mixed with Cinnabar, Xian Banxia 2 qian, Chen Guangpi (Aged Tangerine Peel) 1 qian, Gualou Pi 2 qian, Xie Baitou wine-fried 1.5 qian, Zidan Shen (Salvia Miltiorrhiza Radix et Rhizoma) 2 qian, Da Sharen crushed 1 qian, Zi Shiyin (Purple Quartz) 3 qian, Chen Foshou 8 fen, Chao Guya Maiya 3 qian each.
Third visit: Pain and vomiting have ceased, appetite is reduced, dizziness and palpitations persist. Original formula remove Yanhusuo, Jinlingzi; add Zhi Xiangfu (Prepared Cyperi Rhizoma) 3 qian, Qinglongchi (Dragon Bone) 3 qian.
Ms. Zhang, right side. Chest and epigastric pain for years, recurring frequently. Now pain radiates to the hypochondrium, Qi rebels with nausea, insomnia at night, thin yellow tongue coating, wiry pulse on the left, choppy pulse on the right. Caused by Blood deficiency failing to nourish the Liver, Liver Qi rebelling horizontally, invading the Stomach and suppressing the Spleen, loss of descending function. "When the Stomach is not harmonious, sleep is disturbed." The Liver is a rigid organ, requiring softening agents to control it; the Stomach benefits from unblocking. Now prescribed to soften the Liver, unblock the Stomach, and regulate Qi mechanism.
Sheng Baishao (Raw White Peony Root) 3 qian, Jinlingzi 2 qian, Zuojin Wan wrapped 8 fen, Zhu Fushen (Poria with Cinnabar) 3 qian, Xian Banxia 1.5 qian, Bei Shumi (Millet) wrapped 3 qian, Xuanfuhua (Inula Flower) wrapped 1.5 qian, Zhen Xinjiang (Safflower Silk) 8 fen, Zhi Wumei (Smoked Plum Fruit) 5 fen, Waleng (Arca Shell) 4 qian, Chuan Beimu (Fritillaria Cirrhosa Bulb) 2 qian, Jiangshui Chao Zhuru (Bamboo Shavings Stir-fried in Ginger Water) 1.5 qian.
Second visit: Chest and hypochondriac pain slightly reduced, but palpitations and insomnia persist, dizziness and nausea occur, internal heat and dry mouth, no desire to eat, dry constipation, wiry-thin-rapid pulse, red tongue edges with yellow coating. Excess Qi becomes Fire; intense internal Fire damages Yin, unrestrained Jueyang rises, Stomach Qi rebels and fails to descend. The Liver is rigid, aided by softening; the Stomach is dry earth, harmonized by Yin. Now prescribed to nourish Yin, soften the Liver, clear dryness, and unblock the Stomach.
Chuan Shihu (Dendrobium Stem) 3 qian, Sheng Baishao 2 qian, Jinlingzi 2 qian, Zuojin Wan wrapped 7 fen, Chuan Beimu 2 qian, Zhu Fushen 3 qian, Hei Shanzhi (Black Gardenia Fruit) 2 qian, Wumei Rou (Plum Meat) 5 fen, Zhenzhumu (Pearl Mother-of-Pearl) 6 qian, Qinglongchi 3 qian, Waleng 4 qian, Quan Gualou (Whole Trichosanthes Fruit) cut 3 qian, Qibi (Water Chestnut) washed and crushed 2 liang.
Mr. Zhang, right side. Chest and epigastric pain has lasted a month, radiating to the hypochondrium, poor appetite with nausea, red tongue body with yellow coating, wiry-rapid pulse. Caused by Qi stagnation transforming into Fire, consuming Stomach Yin, Stomach Qi failing to descend, excessive Liver rising. As stated in medical texts: "Acute pain belongs to Cold, chronic pain belongs to Heat; acute pain is in the Channels, chronic pain is in the Collaterals." Should use draining Liver, regulating Qi, harmonizing Stomach, and unblocking Collaterals.
Sheng Baishao 3 qian, Jinlingzi 2 qian, Zuojin Wan wrapped 7 fen, Hei Shanzhi 2 qian, Chuan Shihu 3 qian, Chuan Beimu 2 qian, Gualou Pi 3 qian, Dai Ge San (Malaquita and Clam Shell Powder) wrapped 4 qian, Xuanfuhua wrapped 1.5 qian, Zhen Xinjiang 8 fen, Waleng 4 qian, Dazi Sigualuo (Loofah Tendril with Seeds) 2 qian.
Follow-up visit: After two doses, pain reduced, vomiting stopped. Remove Zuojin Wan from original formula; add Nanshashen (Adenophora Root) 3 qian, Hehuanpi (Albizia Bark) 1.5 qian.
Child Zhu. Epigastric pain prefers pressure, relieved by eating, wiry-slow pulse, thin white tongue coating. Middle Jiao deficiency with Cold invasion, Liver-Spleen Qi stagnation. Prescribed Xiao Jianzhong Tang (Minor Construct the Middle Decoction) modified.
Da Baishao (Large White Peony Root) 3 qian, Zhi Gancao (Honey-fried Licorice Root) 1 qian, Rouguixin (Cinnamon Bark Heart) 4 fen, Yun Fuling 3 qian, Chen Guangpi 1 qian, Chun Shaqiao (Amomi Fructus Shell) 8 fen, Wumei Rou 4 fen, Quan Danggui (Whole Angelica Sinensis Root) 2 qian, Wei Jiang (Ginger Roasted) 2 slices, Hongzao (Jujube) 4 pieces, Yitang (Maltose) melted and taken 4 qian.
Mr. Wei, left side. Epigastric and abdominal pain for two years. Pain eases and bloating occurs after full meals; pain intensifies with palpitations when slightly hungry, pale white tongue, wiry-thin pulse on the left, deficient-slow pulse on the right. A robust constitution implies Middle Qi deficiency. Deficient-Cold and Qi stagnation cause pain; dispersed rebellious Qi causes bloating; Liver Wood insults Spleen Earth, Middle deficiency craves food. Previous treatments with Da/Xiao Jianzhong Tangs were ineffective, not due to wrong prescription, but because the disease is deep and medicine is shallow. Originally prescribed Xiao Jianzhong Tang plus Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction), combined with Jinggong Miaoxiang San (Prime Minister's Miraculous Incense Powder), using compound formulas, following the principle "if singular method fails, try paired method." First soothe Liver Wood so Middle Qi can be balanced.
Da Baishao 3 qian, Zhi Gancao 1 qian, Rouguixin 4 fen, Lushen Shen (Codonopsis Root) 3 qian, Yinzhou Chaihu (Bupleurum Root from Yinzhou) 1.5 qian, Xian Banxia 2 qian, Yun Fuling 3 qian, Chen Guangpi 1 qian, Wumei Rou 4 fen, Quan Danggui 2 qian, Wei Jiang 3 slices, Hongzao 5 pieces, Yitang melted 6 qian.
Miaoxiang San Formula: Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) 1.5 qian, Zhi Huangqi (Astragalus Root Honey-fried) 1 liang, Huai Shanyao (Dioscorea Rhizome) 1 liang, Fuling Shen (Poria) 5 qian each, Longgu (Fossilized Bones) 5 qian, Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix) 3 qian, Jiegeng (Platycodon Root) 1.5 qian, Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) 1.5 qian, Gancao 1.5 qian.
Grind above herbs into powder, take 2 qian daily, delivered with aged wine; rice soup can be used if alcohol is not tolerated.
Original Note: Mr. Wei is from Anqing, suffering for two years, having taken hundreds of prescriptions without effect. He came specifically for treatment. After five consecutive visits, maintaining the same prescription, he recovered after taking fifteen doses.
Mr. Guan, right side. History of epigastric pain, now extreme pain leading to syncope. During syncope, jaw clamps shut, limbs are cold, unconsciousness, recovering after some time, thin greasy tongue coating, deep-slow-pulse resembling hidden pulse. Caused by depression and anger injuring the Liver, Liver Qi rebelling horizontally, Phlegm stagnation obstructing, Stomach losing harmony and descent, Liver distension causes pain, Qi closure causes syncope. Wood likes free flow, Stomach likes descending. Now prescribed to unblock Qi mechanism, drain Jueyin, resolve Phlegm stagnation, and smooth the Middle Jiao.
Yinzhou Chaihu 1.5 qian, Da Baishao 1.5 qian, Qing Zhi Cao (Clear Honey-fried Licorice) 5 fen, Zhishi Tan 1 qian, Jinlingzi 3 qian, Yanhusuo 1 qian, Chuan Yujin (Curcuma Root) 1.5 qian, Chenxiang Pian (Agarwood Slice) 4 fen, Chun Shaqiao 8 fen, Yun Fuling 3 qian, Chen Guangpi 1 qian, Chao Guya Maiya 3 qian each, Suhexiang Wan (Styrax Pill) shell removed, ground and dissolved, one pill.
Second visit: After two doses, syncope resolved, pain stopped, only chest/epigastric fullness, belching, no desire to eat, dry constipation, wiry-choppy pulse on left/right. Jue Qi is calming, Spleen-Stomach disharmony, transportation lost its normal rhythm. Now prescribed to soften/drain Liver, harmonize Stomach, smooth Middle Jiao, and maintain emotional balance to assist medicinal efficacy.
Quan Danggui 2 qian, Da Baishao 2 qian, Yinzhou Chaihu 1 qian, Yun Fuling 3 qian, Chen Guangpi 1 qian, Chao Zhiqiao (Stir-fried Immature Bitter Orange) 1 qian, Chuan Yujin 1.5 qian, Jinlingzi 2 qian, Chenxiang Pian 4 fen, Chun Shaqiao 8 fen, Quan Gualou cut 4 qian, Foshou 8 fen, Chao Guya Maiya 3 qian each.
Elderly Ms. Huang. After great anger, immediate chest/epigastric pain. Extreme pain leads to uncontrollable laughter; extreme laughter leads to syncope with unconsciousness, jaw clamping, limb coldness, recovery after time, occurring over ten times daily. Deep-slow-pulse resembling hidden, thin greasy coating. Caused by depression/anger injuring Liver, rebellious Qi of Foot Jueyin rising from below, affecting Hand Jueyin channel, Qi closure causes syncope, blockage causes pain, Qi return brings recovery. Classic states: "Great anger causes form and Qi to sever, blood accumulates above, causing sudden syncope." Urgently prescribed to unblock Qi mechanism, drain Jueyin, stop pain and syncope. Not presumptuous, awaiting wise judgment.
Chuan Yujin 2 qian, Hehuanpi 1.5 qian, Jinlingzi 2 qian, Yanhusuo 1 qian, Zhu Fushen 3 qian, Zhi Yuanzhi (Prepared Polygalae Radix) 1 qian, Qinglongchi 3 qian, Chenxiang Pian 5 fen, Chun Sharen (Amomi Fructus) crushed 8 fen, Chen Guangpi 1 qian, Waleng 4 qian, Gold Utensil (for decoction) one piece, Suhexiang Wan shell removed, ground, dissolved in boiled water first, two pills.
Second visit: Since medication, pain, syncope, and laughter have stopped. Only chest/epigastric stuffiness, belching, inability to eat, wiry-choppy pulse on left/right. Jue Qi is calm, Spleen-Stomach not harmonized, Middle Jiao transportation powerless. Now prescribed to drain Liver, unblock Stomach, expand Qi mechanism, maintain emotional balance, light diet, to prevent recurrence.
Da Baishao 1.5 qian, Jinlingzi 2 qian, Daizhe Shi (Haematite) 2 qian, Xuanfuhua wrapped 1.5 qian, Zhu Fushen 3 qian, Zhi Yuanzhi 1 qian, Xian Banxia 2 qian, Chen Guangpi 1 qian, Chun Sharen crushed 8 fen, Zhi Xiangfu 1.5 qian, Chuan Yujin 1.5 qian, Foshou 8 fen, Chao Guya Maiya 3 qian each.
Ms. Shen, right side. Worry and overthinking injure the Liver, Liver lacks Blood nourishment, deficient Qi does not return, epigastric pain prefers pressure, palpitations, scant sleep. Previous Liver-draining Qi-regulating formulas taken for many doses were ineffective. Now imitating *Jinkui* Liver deficiency disease: supplement with Sour, assist with Bitter, benefit with Sweet medicines to regulate.
Da Baishao 3 qian, Zhi Gancao 1 qian, Jinlingzi 2 qian, Chao Zaoren (Stir-fried Ziziphus Seed) 3 qian, Wuweizi (Schisandra Fruit) 4 fen, Ejiao Zhu (Donkey-hide Gelatin Pearl) 2 qian, Zuo Muli (Left Oyster Shell) 3 qian, Qinglongchi 3 qian, Zhi Yuanzhi 1 qian, Zhu Fushen 3 qian, Lushen Shen 1.5 qian, Chenpi 1 qian, Yitang melted 4 qian.
Mr. Li, right side. Hypochondrium is the domain of the Liver, Liver Qi enters Collaterals, hypochondriac pain偏向 left, difficulty turning, chest stuffiness, poor appetite, even nausea. From winter to spring, pain intensity increases. Ancients said: "Acute pain in Channels, chronic pain in Collaterals." Imitate treatment for Ganzhe (Liver Fixation) case.
Xuanfuhua wrapped 1.5 qian, Zhen Xinjiang 8 fen, Da Baishao 2 qian, Jinlingzi 2 qian, Zuojin Wan wrapped 7 fen, Ju Bai Luo (Tangerine Peel and Tendril) 1 qian each, Chao Zhuru (Stir-fried Bamboo Shavings) 1 qian, Chun Shaqiao 8 fen, Danggui Xu (Angelica Sinensis Root Tip) 1.5 qian, Sigualuo (Loofah Tendril) 2 qian, Chuan Yujin 1.5 qian, Zijiangxiang (Red Sandalwood) 4 fen.