黄 二两 人参 甘草（炙） 半夏一两（脉涩者用） 白芍（炒） 羌活 独活 防
风五钱 陈皮四钱 白术（土炒） 茯苓 泽泻 柴胡三钱 黄连二钱
姜、枣煎。
东垣论饥饱劳役，阳陷入阴，面黄气弱，发热者，当升举阳气，以甘温治之。此真卓识
确论，为治阳虚发热者开一大法门。惟方中辄用升、柴，恐上实下虚者更加喘满。在东垣必
能明辨，当病而投。后人若执定此法，一概施之，则误人不浅矣。
黄 苍术（泔浸，炒） 甘草（炙） 羌活一两 升麻八钱 柴胡一两五钱 黄连（酒
炒）五钱 黄芩（炒） 人参七钱 石膏少许
每服三钱或五钱。
《东垣十书》，予最为服膺，以其重脾胃为正法眼藏也。如此方中升、柴、黄连、黄芩、
石膏等，皆非可轻投，后人但师其意，不泥其方可耳。
人参 黄 （蜜炙） 五味子（炒） 紫菀一钱 桑白皮（蜜炙） 熟地二钱
入蜜少许和服。
此方但为肺气久虚以致咳嗽而设，其他咳嗽之症，不一而足，不可混施。方中有补有泻，
用意亦佳，但桑皮、紫菀之薄弱，岂能敌参、 、熟地之滞腻，独不虑助痰为病乎？至谓熟
地壮水，免得子盗母气则可；谓为“化痰之妙品”，则佐使正未合也。
生地黄一钱 熟地黄三钱 麦冬一钱五分 百合 当归 贝母 芍药（炒） 生甘草一
钱玄参 桔梗八分
此方金水相生，又兼养血。治肺伤咽痛失血者最宜。李士材谓∶“清金之后，急宜顾母”，
识解尤卓。予谓∶咽痛一定，急当培土生金也。
黄芪二两，人参，甘草（炙），半夏一两（脉象涩滞者使用），白芍（炒），羌活，独活，防风五钱，陈皮四钱，白术（土炒），茯苓，泽泻，柴胡三钱，黄连二钱。用生姜、大枣煎服。
李东垣论述因饥饱失调和劳役过度，导致阳气陷入阴分，出现面色萎黄、气力虚弱、发热等症状时，应当升举阳气，采用甘温性质的药物来治疗。这真是卓越的确切论断，为治疗阳虚发热开启了重要的法门。只是方中频繁使用升麻、柴胡，恐怕对于上实下虚的患者会加重气喘胸闷的症状。在东垣当时必定能明辨病情，因病用药。后人如果拘泥于这一方法，一概施用，就会误人匪浅了。
苍术（用米泔水浸泡，炒），甘草（炙），羌活一两，升麻八钱，柴胡一两五钱，黄连（酒炒）五钱，黄芩（炒），人参七钱，石膏少许。每次服用三钱或五钱。
《东垣十书》，我最为推崇，因为它以重视脾胃为正法的精髓所在。像这个方子中的升麻、柴胡、黄连、黄芩、石膏等药物，都不是可以轻易使用的，后人只要学习它的意思，不拘泥于它的方剂即可。
人参，黄芪（蜜炙），五味子（炒），紫菀一钱，桑白皮（蜜炙），熟地黄二钱。加入少许蜂蜜调和服用。
这个方子仅仅是为了肺气长久虚弱导致的咳嗽而设立的，其他类型的咳嗽症状，层出不穷，不可以混淆施用。方中有补有泻，用意也很好，但是桑白皮、紫菀的药力薄弱，怎么能抵挡得住人参、黄芪、熟地黄的滋腻呢？难道不担心它们助长痰湿成为疾病吗？至于说熟地黄壮水，可以避免“子盗母气”是可以的；但如果说它是“化痰的妙品”，那么作为佐使药就不合适了。
生地黄一钱，熟地黄三钱，麦冬一钱五分，百合，当归，贝母，芍药（炒），生甘草一钱，玄参，桔梗八分。
这个方子金水相生，又兼有养血的功效。治疗肺损伤导致的咽痛、失血最为适宜。李士材说：“清金之后，急切应当顾护母脏（脾土）”，见识见解尤其卓越。我认为：咽痛一旦确定，急切应当培土生金（通过补脾来益肺）。
Astragali Radix (Huangqi) 2 liang, Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) roasted, Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) 1 liang (use when the pulse is choppy), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao) stir-fried, Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Duhuo), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng) 5 qian, Chenpi 4 qian, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) soil-stir-fried, Poria (Fuling), Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie), Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu) 3 qian, Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian) 2 qian. Decoct with Zingiberis Rhizoma (Shengjiang) and Jujubae Fructus (Dazao).
Li Dongyuan discussed that due to irregular diet and overwork, Yang Qi sinks into Yin, presenting with sallow complexion, weak Qi, and fever; in such cases, one should raise the Yang Qi and treat it with sweet-warm herbs. This is truly an insightful and accurate discussion, opening a major method for treating fever due to Yang deficiency. However, the frequent use of Shengma and Chaihu in this formula may exacerbate wheezing and chest fullness in patients with excess above and deficiency below. Li Dongyuan himself would certainly have distinguished the conditions and prescribed accordingly. Later practitioners who rigidly adhere to this method and apply it indiscriminately will cause significant harm.
Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cangzhu) soaked in rice water and stir-fried, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) roasted, Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo) 1 liang, Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma) 8 qian, Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu) 1.5 liang, Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian) wine-stir-fried 5 qian, Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin) stir-fried, Ginseng Radix (Renshen) 7 qian, Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao) a small amount. Take 3 qian or 5 qian per dose.
Among the "Ten Books of Dongyuan," I hold the highest regard, as it emphasizes the spleen and stomach as the core principle. In this formula, herbs such as Shengma, Chaihu, Huanglian, Huangqin, and Shigao are not to be used lightly. Later practitioners should learn its intent without being bound by its specific prescription.
Ginseng Radix (Renshen), Astragali Radix (Huangqi) honey-roasted, Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi) stir-fried, Asteris Radix (Ziwan) 1 qian, Morus Albae Cortex (Sangbaipi) honey-roasted, Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Shudihuang) 2 qian. Mix with a small amount of honey before taking.
This formula is specifically designed for coughs caused by long-term deficiency of Lung Qi. Other types of coughs are numerous and varied, and they must not be treated interchangeably. The formula contains both tonifying and draining herbs, showing good intention. However, the mild nature of Sangbaipi and Ziwan cannot counteract the cloying and stagnating effects of Renshen, Huangqi, and Shudihuang. Is there no concern that they might promote phlegm and cause disease? While it is acceptable to say that Shudihuang strengthens Water to prevent the "child from stealing from the mother" (Kidney draining Spleen/Lung), calling it a "wonderful product for resolving phlegm" is incorrect regarding its role as an assistant or guide herb.
Rehmanniae Radix Recens (Shengdihuang) 1 qian, Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Shudihuang) 3 qian, Ophiopogonis Tuber (Maidong) 1.5 qian, Liliis Bulbus (Baihe), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Fritillariae Bulbus (Beimu), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao) stir-fried, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) raw 1 qian, Scrophulariae Radix (Xuanshen), Platycodonis Radix (Jiegeng) 0.8 fen.
This formula promotes the mutual generation of Metal and Water and also nourishes Blood. It is most suitable for treating lung injury manifesting as sore throat and hemoptysis. Li Shicai stated: "After clearing Metal, one must urgently protect the Mother [Earth/Spleen]," which shows particularly excellent insight. I argue that once sore throat is confirmed, one must urgently strengthen Earth to generate Metal (tonify the Spleen to benefit the Lung).