治一切阳虚气弱。脉来虚软，脾衰肺损，饮食少思，体瘦而黄，（或痿白无采。）皮聚毛
落，言语轻微，四肢无力，及脾胃不和，泄痢虚饱。
人参 白术（土炒） 茯苓（二钱） 甘草（一钱） 加姜枣。
人参甘温，大补元气为君。白术苦温，燥脾补气为臣。茯苓甘淡，渗湿泻热为佐。甘草
甘平，和中益土为使。气足脾运，饮食倍进，则余脏受荫而色泽身强矣。
加陈皮以理气散逆，名异功散，（钱氏）调理脾胃。再加半夏以燥湿除痰，名六君子汤。
治脾胃气虚，饮食不进，致成痰癖，不时咳唾，或胃气虚寒，动成呕恶。凡虚疟及诸病后，
（惟真阴亏损者，大忌用此培土之剂以伐肾水。）加香附砂仁，名香砂六君子汤。治虚寒胃
痛，或腹痛泄泻。六君子加竹沥麦冬，治四肢不举。（脾主四肢。）六君子加乌梅草果等分，
姜枣煎。名四兽饮。（三因和四脏以辅脾。故名。）治五脏气虚，七情兼并，结聚痰饮，与卫
气相搏，发为疟疾，亦治瘴疟。六君子加柴胡葛根黄芩白芍，名十味人参散。治虚热潮热，
身体倦怠。加黄 山药，亦名六君子汤。为病后调理，助脾进食之剂。加枣仁（炒）治振悸
不得眠，（胡洽居土）加姜汁竹沥治半身不遂，在右者属气虚，亦治痰厥暴死。加木香藿香
干葛，名七味白术散。（钱氏）治脾虚肌热，泄泻，虚热作渴。（参术干葛。皆能生津。）杨
仁齐再加五味柴胡，治消渴不能食。除人参加白芍，名三白汤。调理内伤外感，治虚烦或渴
或泄。加山药扁豆，姜枣煎，名六神散。（陈无择）治小儿表热去后，又发热者。（世医到此，
尽不能晓。或再用凉药，或再解表，或谓不治。此表里俱虚，气不归元，而阳浮于外，所以
再热，非热证也。宜此汤加粳米，和其胃气，则收阳归内，而身凉矣。挟寒者，加肉桂。兼
阴虚，加熟地。）四君合四物，名八珍汤。治气血两虚，及胃损饮食不为肌肤。若伤之重者，
真阴内竭，虚阳外鼓，诸证蜂起，则于四物四君之中，又加黄 以助阳固表，加肉桂以引火
归元，名十全大补汤。（金匮曰。虚者十补。勿一泻之。此汤是也。）十全大补加防风为君，
再加羌活附子杜仲牛膝，名大防风汤，治鹤膝风。十全大补去川芎加陈皮，名温经益元散。
（节庵）治汗后头眩心悸，筋惕肉 ，或汗出不止，或下后下利不止，身体疼痛。（太阳宜
汗，汗多则亡阳，故有眩悸 惕之证。阳明宜下，下多则亡阴，故有下利身痛之证。）
治疗一切阳气虚弱、气力不足。脉象虚软无力，脾脏衰弱、肺脏受损，饮食减少且缺乏食欲，身体消瘦且面色萎黄（或肌肤痿软苍白无光泽），皮肤干枯聚拢、毛发脱落，说话声音低微，四肢无力，以及脾胃功能不和，出现腹泻、痢疾或虚性腹胀。
人参、白术（土炒）、茯苓（各二钱）、甘草（一钱），煎服时加入生姜和大枣。
人参味甘性温，大补元气，作为君药。白术味苦性温，燥湿健脾补气，作为臣药。茯苓味甘淡，渗利湿气、泻除郁热，作为佐药。甘草味甘性平，调和中焦、益助脾胃，作为使药。气充足则脾运化功能正常，饮食倍增增加，那么其他脏腑受到滋养而色泽红润、身体强健。
加入陈皮以理气散逆，名为异功散（出自钱乙），用于调理脾胃。再加入半夏以燥湿除痰，名为六君子汤。
治疗脾胃气虚，饮食不进，导致形成痰癖，不时咳嗽吐痰；或者胃气虚寒，动不动就呕吐恶心。凡是虚疟及各种疾病之后（只有真阴亏损的人，严禁使用这种培补脾胃的药剂来耗伤肾水）。加入香附、砂仁，名为香砂六君子汤。治疗虚寒胃痛，或腹痛泄泻。六君子汤加入竹沥、麦冬，治疗四肢不能举动。（因为脾主四肢。）六君子汤加入乌梅、草果等量，用生姜大枣煎服。名为四兽饮。（依据三因和四脏理论来辅助脾脏，所以叫这个名字。）治疗五脏气虚，七情夹杂，结聚成痰饮，与卫气相互搏结，发作成为疟疾，也治疗瘴疟。六君子汤加入柴胡、葛根、黄芩、白芍，名为十味人参散。治疗虚热、潮热，身体倦怠。加入黄芪、山药，也叫六君子汤。作为病后调理、帮助脾胃进食的药剂。加入酸枣仁（炒）治疗心悸震颤、无法入睡（出自胡洽居士）。加入姜汁、竹沥治疗半身不遂，右侧偏瘫属于气虚，也治疗痰厥导致的突然死亡。加入木香、藿香、干葛，名为七味白术散（出自钱乙）。治疗脾虚引起的肌热、泄泻、虚热作渴。（人参、白术、干葛都能生津液。）杨仁齐再加五味子、柴胡，治疗消渴症且不能进食。除去人参、加入白芍，名为三白汤。调理内伤外感，治疗虚烦、口渴或泄泻。加入山药、扁豆，用生姜大枣煎服，名为六神散（出自陈无择）。治疗小儿表热退去后，又再次发热的情况。（世间的医生到了这一步，全都不能理解。有的再用凉药，有的再解表，有的说治不好。这是因为表里都虚，气不归元，阳气浮越于外，所以再次发热，这并不是热证。应该用此汤加粳米，调和胃气，就能收敛阳气回归体内，身体也就凉了。夹带寒邪的，加入肉桂。兼有阴虚的，加入熟地黄。）四君子汤合四物汤，名为八珍汤。治疗气血两虚，以及胃损伤导致饮食不能转化为肌肉。如果损伤严重的，真阴在内枯竭，虚阳在外鼓动，各种症状蜂拥而起，那么在四物汤、四君子汤之中，又加入黄芪以助阳固表，加入肉桂以引火归元，名为十全大补汤。（《金匮要略》说：虚证应当十补，不要一泻。这个汤剂就是这样的。）十全大补汤以防风为君药，再加入羌活、附子、杜仲、牛膝，名为大防风汤，治疗鹤膝风。十全大补汤去掉川芎、加入陈皮，名为温经益元散（出自节庵）。治疗发汗后头晕眼花、心悸，筋惕肉瞤，或者出汗不止，或者攻下后下利不止，身体疼痛。（太阳病适宜发汗，汗多则亡阳，所以有眩晕、心悸、筋肉跳动的证候。阳明病适宜攻下，下多则亡阴，所以有下利、身痛的证候。）
Treats all conditions of Yang deficiency and Qi weakness. The pulse is deficient and soft; the Spleen is衰 (declining) and the Lungs are damaged; there is little desire for food, emaciation with sallow complexion (or dry skin lacking luster), hair loss, faint voice, weakness in the four limbs, as well as disharmony of the Spleen and Stomach, presenting with diarrhea, dysentery, or distension due to deficiency.
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, stir-fried with soil), Fu Ling (Poria), each 2 qian; Gan Cao (Licorice Root), 1 qian. Add Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus).
Ren Shen is sweet and warm, greatly tonifying Yuan Qi, serving as the Sovereign herb. Bai Zhu is bitter and warm, drying dampness and tonifying Spleen Qi, serving as the Minister herb. Fu Ling is sweet and bland, leaching out dampness and draining heat, serving as the Assistant herb. Gan Cao is sweet and neutral, harmonizing the Middle Jiao and benefiting Earth, serving as the Envoy herb. When Qi is sufficient, Spleen transportation functions normally, food intake doubles, and the remaining organs receive nourishment, resulting in a rosy complexion and strong physique.
Add Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) to regulate Qi and disperse rebellion, named Yi Gong San (Heterogeneous Power Powder, from Qian Yi), used to regulate the Spleen and Stomach. Further add Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) to dry dampness and eliminate phlegm, named Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction).
Treats Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency where food intake is poor, leading to the formation of Phlegm-Pi (phlegm accumulation), frequent coughing and expectoration; or Stomach Qi deficiency and cold, prone to vomiting and nausea. For any deficiency-type malaria and post-illness states, (except those with true Yin depletion, who must strictly avoid this Spleen-tonifying formula to prevent damaging Kidney Water.) Add Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma) and Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), named Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang (Xiang Sha Six Gentlemen Decoction). Treats deficiency-cold stomach pain, or abdominal pain with diarrhea. Liu Jun Zi Tang added with Zhu Li (Bambusae Succus) and Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) treats inability to move the four limbs. (The Spleen governs the four limbs.) Liu Jun Zi Tang added with Wu Mei (Mume Fructus) and Cao Guo (Tsaoko Fructus) in equal parts, decocted with Sheng Jiang and Da Zao, named Si Shou Yin (Four Beasts Drink). (Based on the theory of Three Causes and Four Organs to assist the Spleen, hence the name.) Treats Qi deficiency of the Five Zang organs, complicated by Seven Emotions, forming phlegm-fluid retention that combats with Wei Qi, manifesting as malaria; also treats miasma malaria. Liu Jun Zi Tang added with Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix), Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), and Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), named Shi Wei Ren Shen San (Ten-Flavor Ginseng Powder). Treats deficiency fever and tidal fever, with body fatigue. Added with Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) and Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), it is also called Liu Jun Zi Tang. It serves as a formula for post-illness recovery to aid the Spleen and promote appetite. Added with Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, stir-fried) to treat palpitations, tremors, and insomnia (from Hu Qia Ju Tu). Added with Sheng Jiang juice and Zhu Li to treat hemiplegia; right-sided paralysis belongs to Qi deficiency, and it also treats sudden death due to Phlegm-Jue. Added with Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Huo Xiang (Agastaches Herba), and Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix), named Qi Wei Bai Zhu San (Seven-Flavor Atractylodes Powder, from Qian Yi). Treats Spleen deficiency with muscular heat, diarrhea, and thirst due to deficiency-heat. (Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, and Gan Ge can all generate fluids.) Yang Ren Qi further adds Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus) and Chai Hu to treat Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst) with anorexia. Remove Ren Shen and add Bai Shao, named San Bai Tang (Three Whites Decoction). Regulates internal injury and external contraction, treating deficiency vexation, thirst, or diarrhea. Added with Shan Yao and Bian Dou (Dolichos Lablab Seed), decocted with Sheng Jiang and Da Zao, named Liu Shen San (Six Gods Powder, from Chen Wuzhe). Treats children whose exterior heat has subsided but fever recurs. (Physicians of the world often fail to understand this stage. Some use cooling medicines again, some attempt to release the exterior again, some declare it untreatable. This is because both interior and exterior are deficient, Qi does not return to its root, and Yang floats outward, causing recurrent fever; this is not a heat syndrome. It is appropriate to use this decoction with Jing Mi (Oryza Sativa Germ) to harmonize Stomach Qi, thereby gathering Yang back inside and cooling the body. If accompanied by cold, add Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex). If accompanied by Yin deficiency, add Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata).) Si Jun Zi Tang combined with Si Wu Tang is named Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction). Treats dual deficiency of Qi and Blood, and cases where Stomach damage prevents food from transforming into muscle. If the injury is severe, with True Yin exhausted internally and Deficient Yang bulging externally, causing various symptoms to arise like swarming insects, then within Si Wu Tang and Si Jun Zi Tang, add Huang Qi to assist Yang and consolidate the exterior, and add Rou Gui to guide fire back to its source, named Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (Complete Great Tonifying Decoction). (The *Jin Gui Yao Lue* states: "For deficiency, tenfold tonification should be used, do not purge." This decoction exemplifies this principle.) Shi Quan Da Bu Tang uses Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) as the Sovereign, further adding Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata), Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex), and Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix), named Da Fang Feng Tang (Great Saposhnikovia Decoction), treating He Xi Feng (Crane's Knee Wind / Gonarthrosis). Shi Quan Da Bu Tang removes Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) and adds Chen Pi, named Wen Jing Yi Yuan San (Warming Meridians and Benefiting Origin Powder, from Jie An). Treats dizziness and palpitations after sweating, muscle twitching, or profuse sweating; or persistent diarrhea after purgation, with body pain. (Tai Yang disorders are suitable for sweating; excessive sweating leads to loss of Yang, hence dizziness, palpitations, and muscle twitching syndromes. Yang Ming disorders are suitable for purgation; excessive purgation leads to loss of Yin, hence diarrhea and body pain syndromes.)