论曰上焦在心下,其气起于胃上口,并咽贯膈,有热则喉舌干燥,口气面赤,胸膈痞满
之病生焉。
治上焦热结,饮食不下,汗出头面身体皆热。泄热泽泻汤方
泽泻(不蛀者锉) 人参 心(焙干各一两) 柴胡(去苗) 半夏(汤洗七遍炒) 赤
茯苓
(去黑皮各一两半) 甘草(炙锉) 桂(去粗皮各半两) 石膏(碎四两) 地骨皮(二
两三分)
上一十味,粗捣筛,每服五钱匕,水一盏半,生姜一枣大拍碎,竹叶七片,煎至八分,
去滓温服、日三。
治上焦热结,腹满不欲食,食则先吐后利,肘胁挛痛。麦门冬汤方
麦门冬(去心焙二两) 白术(二两半) 赤茯苓(去黑皮) 心(焙干) 甘草(炙
锉各一
两) 人参 陈橘皮(去白焙干) 芦根(切炒) 葳蕤(各一两半) 陈粟米(微炒半两)
上一十味,粗捣筛,每服五钱匕,水一盏半,生姜一枣大拍碎,竹茹弹子大,煎至八分,
去滓温服、日三。
治上焦热结,心气懊 ,振掉谵语。玉螺丸方
井泉石(研五两) 丹砂(研三两) 铁精(研) 芒硝(研) 黄环(各二两) 大
黄(锉炒)
黄连(去须) 丹参地龙(炒各一两)
上九味,捣罗五味为末,与四味研者和匀,炼蜜丸如绿豆大,每服十丸,平旦时及初更
后,浓煎麦门冬汤下,以知为度。
治上焦气胜热结头痛。大青汤方
大青(三两) 百部根(五两) 紫菀(去苗土) 茜根 黄芩(去黑心各二两) 生
干地黄(焙
上九味,粗捣筛,每服三钱匕,水一盏,煎至七分,去滓食后温服,以知为度。
治热结上焦,昼常多瞑。仙乳丸方
伏翼(重五两者一枚连肠胃炙燥) 营实(微炒五两) 威灵仙(去土三两) 牵牛子
(炒)
上九味,捣研为末,炼蜜和丸,如绿豆大,每服七丸,食后温木通汤下,稍增至十五丸,
小儿每服三丸,以知为度。
治热结上焦,致风气上行,痰厥头痛。水苏丸方
水苏叶(五两) 皂荚(炙去皮子三两) 芫花(醋炒焦二两)
上三味,捣罗为末,炼蜜和丸,如梧桐子大,每服二十丸,食后温荆芥汤下,以知为度
治内热上逆,目睛如脱。接神散方
菊花(五两) 秦艽(去土三两) 射干 白术 铅霜(各二两) 朴硝(研) 石膏
(研) 白
上九味,捣研为散,每服二钱匕,食后温米饮调下,稍增至三钱匕,以知为度,气弱者
减之。
治上焦热结,脾肺久壅,痰涕喘闷,脑昏背痛,常觉口干咽涩,饮食无味,时觉烦躁,
鼻塞。消气丸方。
皂荚(五挺及不蛀者去皮子水煮五七沸取出酥炙) 防己 人参 射干(不 者) 桑
根白
枚锉)
上九味,捣罗为末,煮枣肉和丸,如梧桐子大,每服二十丸,食后荆芥汤下,日二。
治上焦热结,心肺壅滞,面赤心忪,口干头昏,化热气,顺血脉。火府丸方
生干地黄(焙四两) 黄芩(去黑心) 木通(锉各二两)
上三味,捣罗为末,炼蜜和丸,如梧桐子大,每服十五丸至二十丸,食后温米饮下,大
段热躁新汲水下,小儿化破服,丸数临时加减。
治上焦热结,口燥咽干,脏腑秘滞,面赤心烦。天门冬丸方
天门冬(去心焙二两) 地骨皮 人参 甘草(炙锉) 黄 (炙锉) 枸杞子(焙) 甘
菊花(
上一十一味,捣罗为末,炼蜜和丸,如鸡子黄大,每服一丸,以水一盏,煎至七分。和
滓食后临卧温服。
治上焦热结攻注,咽颈赤肿,饮食不下,欲成瘿气。松萝丸方
松萝(生半两) 山豆根(生) 防风(去叉) 海藻(洗去咸炒) 连翘 木通(锉)
槟榔(
上九味,捣罗为末,炼蜜丸如梧桐子大,每服三十丸,食后温酒下,日三。
治上焦热结,头痛昏眩,胸膈烦闷,涕唾稠粘,痰实恶心,不欲饮食。前胡枳壳汤方
前胡(去芦头) 人参 赤茯苓(去黑皮各一两),枳壳(去瓤麸炒) 半夏(汤洗七
遍去滑焙
冬(去心焙三分)
上一十味,粗捣筛,每服三钱匕,水一盏,生姜二片,同煎至六分,去滓食后温服。
治膈热生涎,呕吐。槐花散方
槐花(炒黄黑色) 皂荚(去皮烧烟绝) 白矾(敖汁尽) 甘草(炙各等分)
上四味,捣研为散,每服二钱匕,白汤调下,凡吐多是膈热,热即生涎,此药能化胃膈
热涎,特有殊效。
解暴热,化涎凉膈,清头目。龙胆丸方
龙胆 白矾(烧汁枯各四两) 天南星 半夏(各二两半水浸切作片用浆水雪水各半同
煮
上四味,捣研为末,面糊为丸,如梧桐子大,每服三十丸,腊茶清下,食后临卧服。面
糊须极稀,如浓浆可也,凡痰壅膈热,头目昏重,服之顿清,岭南瘴毒,才觉昏闷,
速服便解,咽喉肿痛,口舌生疮,上壅热涎诸证,悉可服,小儿尤良。
论述说:上焦位于心之下,其气机起始于胃的上口,沿着咽喉贯穿膈肌。如果体内有热邪,就会导致喉舌干燥、口气重、面色发红、胸膈部痞塞胀满等病症产生。
治疗上焦热结证,表现为饮食难以下咽,出汗且头面及全身发热。使用泄热泽泻汤方。
药材包括:泽泻(选用无蛀虫的,切碎)、人参、茯苓心(焙干,各一两)、柴胡(去苗)、半夏(用热水洗七遍后炒制)、赤茯苓(去掉黑皮,各一两半)、甘草(炙烤后切碎)、桂枝(去掉粗皮,各半两)、石膏(打碎,四两)、地骨皮(二两三分)。
以上十味药,粗捣筛过,每次服用五钱匕,加水一盏半,生姜一块如枣大小拍碎,竹叶七片,煎煮至八分满,滤去药渣,温服,每日三次。
治疗上焦热结证,表现为腹部胀满不想进食,吃东西先呕吐后腹泻,肘部和胁肋部拘挛疼痛。使用麦门冬汤方。
药材包括:麦门冬(去心焙干,二两)、白术(二两半)、赤茯苓(去黑皮)、茯苓心(焙干)、甘草(炙烤切碎,各一两)、人参、陈皮(去白焙干)、芦根(切片炒制)、葳蕤(各一两半)、陈粟米(微炒,半两)。
以上十味药,粗捣筛过,每次服用五钱匕,加水一盏半,生姜一块如枣大小拍碎,竹茹如弹子大小,煎煮至八分满,滤去药渣,温服,每日三次。
治疗上焦热结证,表现为心中烦闷懊恼,身体震颤抖动,胡言乱语。使用玉螺丸方。
药材包括:井泉石(研细,五两)、朱砂(研细,三两)、铁精(研细)、芒硝(研细)、黄环(各二两)、大黄(切碎炒制)、黄连(去须)、丹参、地龙(炒制,各一两)。
以上九味药,将五味药捣罗成粉末,与另外四味研细的药混合均匀,用炼蜜制成如绿豆大小的丸药。每次服用十丸,在清晨和初更之后,用浓煎的麦门冬汤送服,以见效为度。
治疗上焦气盛热结引起的头痛。使用大青汤方。
药材包括:大青(三两)、百部根(五两)、紫菀(去苗土)、茜草根、黄芩(去黑心,各二两)、生干地黄(焙干)。
以上九味药,粗捣筛过,每次服用三钱匕,加水一盏,煎煮至七分满,滤去药渣,饭后温服,以见效为度。
治疗热结在上焦,白天经常想睡觉但睡不踏实。使用仙乳丸方。
药材包括:蝙蝠(体重五两的一只,连肠胃一起炙烤至干燥)、营实(微炒,五两)、威灵仙(去土,三两)、牵牛子(炒制)。
以上九味药,捣研成粉末,用炼蜜调和制成如绿豆大小的丸药。每次服用七丸,饭后用温木通汤送服,稍后可增加至十五丸,小儿每次服用三丸,以见效为度。
治疗热结在上焦,导致风气上行,痰厥引起的头痛。使用水苏丸方。
药材包括:水苏叶(五两)、皂荚(炙烤去皮去子,三两)、芫花(醋炒至焦,二两)。
以上三味药,捣罗成粉末,用炼蜜调和制成如梧桐子大小的丸药。每次服用二十丸,饭后用温荆芥汤送服,以见效为度。
治疗内热上逆,感觉眼睛像要脱出一样。使用接神散方。
药材包括:菊花(五两)、秦艽(去土,三两)、射干、白术、铅霜(各二两)、朴硝(研细)、石膏(研细)、白...(原文此处似有缺漏,依前文格式推测可能为另一味药或剂量描述不全,此处仅翻译可见部分)。
以上九味药,捣研成散剂。每次服用二钱匕,饭后用温米饮调服,稍后可增加至三钱匕,以见效为度,体质虚弱者减量。
治疗上焦热结,脾肺长期壅滞,出现痰多鼻涕、气喘胸闷,头脑昏沉背痛,常觉得口干咽涩,饮食无味,时常烦躁,鼻塞。使用消气丸方。
药材包括:皂荚(五挺,选无蛀虫的,去皮去子,水煮五到七沸后取出,用酥油炙烤)、防己、人参、射干(无蛀虫的)、桑根白皮(锉碎)。
以上九味药,捣罗成粉末,用煮熟的枣肉调和制成如梧桐子大小的丸药。每次服用二十丸,饭后用荆芥汤送服,每日两次。
治疗上焦热结,心肺壅滞,面色发红,心悸心慌,口干头晕,化解热气,理顺血脉。使用火府丸方。
药材包括:生干地黄(焙干,四两)、黄芩(去黑心)、木通(锉碎,各二两)。
以上三味药,捣罗成粉末,用炼蜜调和制成如梧桐子大小的丸药。每次服用十五丸至二十丸,饭后用温米饮送服,若热躁严重则用新汲冷水送服,小儿可将丸药化开服用,丸数根据情况临时增减。
治疗上焦热结,口燥咽干,脏腑便秘阻滞,面色发红,心烦意乱。使用天门冬丸方。
药材包括:天门冬(去心焙干,二两)、地骨皮、人参、甘草(炙烤切碎)、黄芪(炙烤切碎)、枸杞子(焙干)、甘菊花...(原文此处似有缺漏,依前文格式推测可能为另一味药或剂量描述不全)。
以上十一味药,捣罗成粉末,用炼蜜调和制成如鸡蛋黄大小的丸药。每次服用一丸,加水一盏,煎煮至七分满。连同药渣一起,饭后临睡前温服。
治疗上焦热结攻注,咽喉颈部红肿,饮食难下,快要形成瘿气(甲状腺肿大类疾病)。使用松萝丸方。
药材包括:松萝(生用,半两)、山豆根(生用)、防风(去叉)、海藻(洗净去咸味炒制)、连翘、木通(锉碎)、槟榔...(原文此处似有缺漏,依前文格式推测可能为另一味药或剂量描述不全)。
以上九味药,捣罗成粉末,用炼蜜制成如梧桐子大小的丸药。每次服用三十丸,饭后用温酒送服,每日三次。
治疗上焦热结,头痛眩晕,胸膈烦闷,鼻涕唾沫稠粘,痰实恶心,不想吃东西。使用前胡枳壳汤方。
药材包括:前胡(去芦头)、人参、赤茯苓(去黑皮,各一两)、枳壳(去瓤麸炒)、半夏(热水洗七遍去滑焙干)、...(原文此处似有缺漏,依前文格式推测可能为另一味药或剂量描述不全)。
以上十味药,粗捣筛过,每次服用三钱匕,加水一盏,生姜两片,同煎至六分满,滤去药渣,饭后温服。
治疗膈热生涎导致的呕吐。使用槐花散方。
药材包括:槐花(炒至黄黑色)、皂荚(去皮烧至烟尽)、白矾(熬至汁液干尽)、甘草(炙烤,各等分)。
以上四味药,捣研成散剂。每次服用二钱匕,用白开水调服。凡是呕吐多是因膈热引起,热则生涎,此药能化解胃膈的热涎,具有特殊疗效。
解除暴热,化解涎沫,清凉膈部,清利头目。使用龙胆丸方。
药材包括:龙胆、白矾(烧至汁枯,各四两)、天南星、半夏(各二两半,用水浸泡切成片,用浆水和雪水各一半共同煮制...原文此处似有缺漏,依前文格式推测可能为煮制时间或其他辅料)。
以上四味药,捣研成粉末,用面糊制成如梧桐子大小的丸药。每次服用三十丸,用腊茶清送服,饭后临睡前服用。面糊必须极稀,像浓浆即可。凡是痰壅膈热,头目昏重,服用后顿时清醒;岭南地区的瘴毒,刚觉得昏闷,迅速服用即可缓解;咽喉肿痛,口舌生疮,上壅热涎等各种证候,都可以服用,对小儿尤其好。
Commentary states: The Upper Jiao (Upper Burner) is located below the heart. Its Qi originates from the upper orifice of the stomach, travels along the throat, and penetrates through the diaphragm. If heat pathogens are present, it leads to diseases such as dryness of the throat and tongue, foul breath, reddish complexion, and a sensation of fullness and obstruction in the chest and diaphragm.
To treat Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao, characterized by difficulty swallowing food, sweating, and heat affecting the head, face, and body, use Xiere Zexie Tang (Draining Heat with Alisma Decoction).
Ingredients include: Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma, selected free from wormholes, chopped), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fu Ling Xin (Poria Cocos - Heart, dried by baking, each 1 liang), Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, stems removed), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed seven times in hot water then stir-fried), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria Cocos, black skin removed, each 1.5 liang), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and chopped), Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, coarse bark removed, each 0.5 liang), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed, 4 liang), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex, 2 liang 3 fen).
The above ten ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qian bi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water, one date-sized piece of fresh ginger (crushed), and seven leaves of Zhu Ye (Bambusae Folium). Decoct until reduced to 8/10 volume, strain, and take warm. Administer three times daily.
To treat Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao, characterized by abdominal fullness, anorexia, vomiting followed by diarrhea after eating, and spasmodic pain in the elbows and hypochondrium, use Maidong Tang (Ophiopogon Decoction).
Ingredients include: Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix, core removed and baked, 2 liang), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 2.5 liang), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria Cocos, black skin removed), Fu Ling Xin (Poria Cocos - Heart, dried by baking), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and chopped, each 1 liang), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, white pith removed and baked), Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma, sliced and stir-fried), Wei Yu (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma, each 1.5 liang), Chen Su Mi (Old Setaria Italica Grain, lightly stir-fried, 0.5 liang).
The above ten ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 qian bi, boiled with 1.5 zhan of water, one date-sized piece of fresh ginger (crushed), and a ball-sized piece of Zhu Ru (Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam). Decoct until reduced to 8/10 volume, strain, and take warm. Administer three times daily.
To treat Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao, characterized by mental restlessness and oppression, tremors, and delirious speech, use Yeluo Wan (Jade Snail Pill).
Ingredients include: Jing Quan Shi (Well Spring Stone, finely ground, 5 liang), Dan Sha (Cinnabaris, finely ground, 3 liang), Tie Jing (Iron Essence, finely ground), Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas, finely ground), Huang Huan (Yellow Ring, each 2 liang), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped and stir-fried), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, whiskers removed), Dan Shen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Di Long (Pheretima, stir-fried, each 1 liang).
The above nine ingredients: Pound and sieve five ingredients into powder, mix evenly with the other four finely ground ingredients. Blend with refined honey to form pills the size of mung beans. Take 10 pills at dawn and shortly after the first watch. Swallow with strong Maidong Tang (Ophiopogon Decoction). Adjust dosage based on efficacy.
To treat headache caused by Qi excess and Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao, use Da Qing Tang (Isatidis Decoction).
Ingredients include: Da Qing (Isatidis Folium, 3 liang), Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix, 5 liang), Zi Wan (Asteris Radix, stems and soil removed), Qian Gen (Rubiae Radix), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, black heart removed, each 2 liang), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, baked).
The above nine ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qian bi, boiled with 1 zhan of water. Decoct until reduced to 7/10 volume, strain, and take warm after meals. Adjust dosage based on efficacy.
To treat Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao, characterized by frequent daytime drowsiness without deep sleep, use Xianru Wan (Immortal Milk Pill).
Ingredients include: Fu Yi (Chiropterum, one weighing 5 liang, including intestines and stomach, roasted until dry), Ying Shi (Rosa Laevigata Fructus, lightly stir-fried, 5 liang), Wei Ling Xian (Clematidis Radix et Rhizoma, soil removed, 3 liang), Qian Niu Zi (Pharbitidis Semen, stir-fried).
The above nine ingredients are pounded and ground into powder. Blend with refined honey to form pills the size of mung beans. Take 7 pills after meals with warm Mutong Tang (Akebia Decoction). Dosage may be slightly increased to 15 pills. For children, take 3 pills. Adjust dosage based on efficacy.
To treat headache caused by Phlegm-Jue due to upward rising of Wind Pathogens resulting from Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao, use Shuisu Wan (Perilla Leaf Pill).
Ingredients include: Shuisu Ye (Perillae Folium, 5 liang), Zao Jiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, roasted, skin and seeds removed, 3 liang), Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flos, vinegar-fried until scorched, 2 liang).
The above three ingredients are pounded and sieved into powder. Blend with refined honey to form pills the size of sophora seeds. Take 20 pills after meals with warm Jingjie Tang (Schizonepeta Decoction). Adjust dosage based on efficacy.
To treat internal heat reversing upward, causing a sensation that the eyeballs are protruding, use Jieshen San (Spirit-Connecting Powder).
Ingredients include: Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos, 5 liang), Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix, soil removed, 3 liang), She Gan (Belamcandae Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Qian Shuang (Plumbum Subacetatum, each 2 liang), Pu Xiao (Natrii Sulfas Exsiccatus, finely ground), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, finely ground), Bai... (Text incomplete here, likely missing another ingredient or quantity).
The above nine ingredients are pounded and ground into powder. Take 2 qian bi after meals, mixed with warm rice drink. Dosage may be slightly increased to 3 qian bi. Adjust dosage based on efficacy. Reduce dosage for those with weak Qi.
To treat Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao with long-term stagnation of the Spleen and Lung, manifesting as excessive phlegm and nasal discharge, asthma and chest stuffiness, dizziness and back pain, persistent dry mouth and throat, loss of taste, irritability, and nasal congestion, use Xiaoqi Wan (Qi-Resolving Pill).
Ingredients include: Zao Jiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, five pods, selected free from wormholes, skin and seeds removed, boiled for 5-7 boils, taken out and roasted with lard), Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), She Gan (Belamcandae Rhizoma, free from wormholes), Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex, chopped).
The above nine ingredients are pounded and sieved into powder. Blend with paste from cooked jujubes to form pills the size of sophora seeds. Take 20 pills after meals with Jingjie Tang (Schizonepeta Decoction), twice daily.
To treat Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao with stagnation of the Heart and Lung, manifesting as reddish complexion, palpitations, dry mouth, dizziness, resolving heat Qi, and smoothing blood vessels, use Huofu Wan (Fire Mansion Pill).
Ingredients include: Sheng Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, baked, 4 liang), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, black heart removed), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis, chopped, each 2 liang).
The above three ingredients are pounded and sieved into powder. Blend with refined honey to form pills the size of sophora seeds. Take 15-20 pills after meals with warm rice drink. For severe heat and agitation, swallow with freshly drawn cold water. For children, dissolve the pill before administration. Adjust dosage according to circumstances.
To treat Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao, manifesting as dry mouth and throat, constipation and stagnation of the Zang-Fu organs, reddish complexion, and irritability, use Tianmendong Wan (Asparagus Pill).
Ingredients include: Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix, core removed and baked, 2 liang), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and chopped), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix, honey-fried and chopped), Gou Qi Zi (Lycii Fructus, baked), Gan Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)... (Text incomplete here, likely missing another ingredient or quantity).
The above eleven ingredients are pounded and sieved into powder. Blend with refined honey to form pills the size of egg yolk. Take one pill per dose. Add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7/10 volume. Take warm together with the dregs after meals before bedtime.
To treat Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao attacking and injecting, manifesting as red and swollen throat and neck, difficulty swallowing, and impending formation of Ying Qi (goiter-like condition), use Songluo Wan (Usnea Pill).
Ingredients include: Song Luo (Usnea, raw, 0.5 liang), Shan Dou Gen (Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix, raw), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, forked parts removed), Hai Zao (Sargassum, washed to remove salt and stir-fried), Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis, chopped), Bing Lang (Arecae Semen)... (Text incomplete here, likely missing another ingredient or quantity).
The above nine ingredients are pounded and sieved into powder. Blend with refined honey to form pills the size of sophora seeds. Take 30 pills after meals with warm wine, three times daily.
To treat Heat Knotting in the Upper Jiao, manifesting as headache and dizziness, chest and diaphragmatic oppression, thick sticky sputum and nasal discharge, nausea due to phlegm-solidity, and anorexia, use Qianhu Zhike Tang (Peucedani and Aurantii Decoction).
Ingredients include: Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, rhizome removed), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria Cocos, black skin removed, each 1 liang), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed and bran-fried), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed seven times in hot water to remove slipperiness and baked)... (Text incomplete here, likely missing another ingredient or quantity).
The above ten ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 qian bi, boiled with 1 zhan of water and two slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until reduced to 6/10 volume, strain, and take warm after meals.
To treat vomiting caused by Heat in the Diaphragm generating saliva/phlegm, use Huaihua San (Sophora Flower Powder).
Ingredients include: Huai Hua (Sophorae Flos, stir-fried to yellow-black), Zao Jiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, skin removed and burned until smoke ceases), Bai Fan (Alumen, boiled until liquid is exhausted), Gan Cao (Licorice Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried, equal parts).
The above four ingredients are pounded and ground into powder. Take 2 qian bi, mixed with plain boiled water. Vomiting is mostly due to Heat in the Diaphragm; heat generates saliva/phlegm. This medicine can resolve gastric and diaphragmatic heat-phlegm, having special efficacy.
To relieve sudden heat, resolve phlegm, cool the diaphragm, and clear the head and eyes, use Longdan Wan (Gentian Pill).
Ingredients include: Long Dan Cao (Gentianae Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Fan (Alumen, burned until liquid is dry, each 4 liang), Tian Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizoma Preparatum), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparata, each 2.5 liang, soaked in water, sliced, and boiled together with half Jiang Shui [fermented grain wash] and half Xue Shui [snow water]... Text incomplete here, likely missing boiling time or other details).
The above four ingredients are pounded and ground into powder. Form pills using thin flour paste, the size of sophora seeds. Take 30 pills, swallowed with clear tea brewed from winter-picked tea leaves. Take after meals and before bedtime. The flour paste must be very thin, like thick syrup. For conditions of phlegm obstruction and diaphragmatic heat, heavy head and eyes, taking this will bring immediate clarity. For miasma toxins in Lingnan, if dizziness and oppression are felt initially, rapid administration resolves it. For sore throat, swelling, mouth and tongue sores, and upper obstructive heat-phlegm syndromes, it can be taken. It is especially beneficial for children.