经曰∶五脏六腑皆令人咳,非独肺也。可知心肝脾肾四经,各有咳嗽之症,不过假途于肺耳。
只此二语,度尽金针。后人不明此义,一遇咳嗽,不辨其所以致咳之由,但从肺治,又安怪其效者
少,而不效者多耶!兹将肺脏之咳,详列于前;心肝脾肾之咳,条载于后;庶几辨证则了然无疑,
施治则知所措手矣。
肺热而咳,上焦微喘,肌表漫热,口燥咽干者,玉环煎主之。
玉环煎(自制)
玉竹(四钱) 羚羊角(一钱五分) 沙参(四钱) 麦冬(二钱) 石斛(三钱) 贝母
(二钱) 蒌皮(三钱) 蛤粉(四钱) 梨汁(半杯冲服)
肺寒而咳,乃水邪射肺,水冷金寒,咳吐痰沫,胸脘作懑,肌肤懔冽者,姜桂二陈汤主之。
姜桂二陈汤(自制)
炮姜(五分) 桂枝(五分) 橘红(一钱) 半夏(一钱) 葶苈子(二钱)
当归(一钱五分) 茯苓(二钱) 白术(一钱) 苏子(一钱五分) 杏仁(三钱) 苡
仁(一两煎汤代水)
肺虚而咳,肌表微热,神倦气短,不时火升,失血咽痛者,保肺济生丹主之。
保肺济生丹(自制)
天冬(一钱五分) 麦冬(一钱五分) 人参(一钱) 沙参(四钱) 五味(五分)
玉竹(三钱) 女贞子(二钱) 茯苓(二钱) 山药(三钱) 贝母(二钱) 茜草根(二钱
)杏仁(三钱) 藕(三两切片煎汤代水)
虚之甚者,火升体羸,咳嗽失血,咽破失音,此为碎金不鸣,症极危险,金水济生丹主之。
金水济生丹(自制)
天冬(一钱五分) 麦冬(一钱五分) 生地(五钱切) 人参(一钱) 沙参(四钱)
龟版(八钱) 玉竹(三钱) 石斛(三钱) 茜草根(二钱) 蒌皮(三钱) 山药(三钱)
贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 淡竹叶(十张) 鸡子清(一个) 藕(三两煎汤代水)
肺实而咳,胸脘喘满,时吐稠痰,降气和中汤主之。
降气和中汤(自制)
苏子(一钱五分) 沉香(五分) 海石(三钱) 蒌仁(四钱) 莱菔子(二钱)
芥子(一钱) 橘红(一钱) 半夏(一钱) 桑皮(二钱) 贝母(二钱)
杏仁(三钱) 姜汁(两小匙冲服)
实之甚者,痰气闭结,语音不出,此为塞金不鸣,金牛汤主之。
金牛汤(自制)
郁金(二钱) 牛蒡子(三钱炒研) 芥子(一钱) 陈麻黄(四分蜜水炙) 栝蒌皮(三
钱) 苏子(一钱五分) 沉香(五分) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 橘红(一钱)
半夏(一钱) 桑皮(二钱) 枇杷叶(二张刷去毛蜜炙)
嗜酒太过,伤肺而咳者,加减葛花汤主之。
加减葛花汤(自制)
葛花(二钱) 鸡 子(三钱) 花粉(二钱) 石斛(三钱) 沙参(四钱)
麦冬(一钱五分) 茯苓(二钱) 苡仁(四钱) 橘红(二钱) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(二钱)
橄榄(二枚打碎陈者亦可用)
风痰入肺,久经吼咳者,鹅梨汤主之。
鹅梨汤(自制)
鹅管石(五分 研) 陈麻黄(五分蜜炙) 当归(一钱五分) 苏子(一钱五分) 茯苓
(二钱) 蒌仁(四钱) 桑叶(一钱) 橘红(一钱) 半夏(一钱) 贝母(二钱)
杏仁(三钱) 梨汁(两大匙冲服) 姜汁(两小匙冲服)
肺气壅塞,致成肺痈,咳吐脓痰,气甚腥秽者,石花汤主之。
石花汤(自制)
白石英(三钱 研) 合欢花(二钱) 鲜百部(四钱) 沙参(四钱) 麦冬(一钱五分)
贝母(二钱) 桑皮(二钱) 苏子(一钱五分) 杏仁(三钱) 茯苓(二钱) 苡仁(四
钱) 淡竹叶(十张) 金丝荷叶(二张去背上白皮)
肺叶痿败,喘咳夹红者,白胶汤主之。
白胶汤(自制)
嫩白芨(四钱研末) 陈阿胶(二钱) 冲汤调服。
心经之咳,痰少心烦,夜不成寐,玄妙散主之。
玄妙散(自制)
玄参(一钱五分) 丹参(三钱) 沙参(四钱) 茯神(二钱) 柏仁(二钱) 桔梗(一
钱) 麦冬(一钱五分朱砂拌) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 夜合花(二钱) 淡竹叶(十
张) 灯芯(三尺)
肝经之咳,痰少胁痛,易怒头眩,丹青饮主之。
丹青饮(自制)
赭石(三钱) 麦冬(一钱五分青黛拌) 杭菊(二钱) 石斛(三钱) 潼蒺藜(三钱)
白蒺藜(三钱) 沙参(四钱) 桑叶(一钱) 橘红(一钱) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 旋复花(一钱绢包)
脾经之咳,胸懑痰稠,食少体倦,术米汤主之。
术米汤(自制)
当归(一钱五分) 白术(一钱五分) 茯苓(三钱) 苡米(八钱) 半夏(一钱五分)
橘红(一钱) 莱菔子(二钱) 海石(三钱) 杏仁(三钱) 蒌仁(四钱) 姜汁(两小匙冲服)
肾经之咳,或呛或喘,痰味咸而有黑花者,山虎汤主之。
山虎汤(自制)
蛤蚧尾(一对酒洗) 生地(四钱切片蛤粉炒) 麦冬(一钱五分) 破故纸(一钱五分核桃
肉拌炒) 人参(二钱) 沙参(四钱) 沉香(五分) 茯苓(二钱) 山药(三钱) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(
三钱) 人乳(半杯冲服) 姜汁(两滴冲服)
《黄帝内经》说:五脏六腑都能导致咳嗽,并不仅仅是肺脏的问题。由此可见,心、肝、脾、肾四条经脉,各自都有咳嗽的症状,不过都是借道于肺而表现出来罢了。
仅仅这两句话,就穷尽了诊疗的关键秘诀。后世医家不明白这个道理,一遇到咳嗽,不辨别引起咳嗽的原因,只从肺脏进行治疗,又怎么能责怪那些见效少的,而无效的多呢!现在将肺脏引起的咳嗽,详细列在前面;心、肝、脾、肾引起的咳嗽,分条记载在后面;这样辨证时就能清楚无疑,施治时就知道如何下手了。
肺热导致的咳嗽,上焦轻微气喘,体表弥漫性发热,口干咽燥的,用玉环煎主治。
玉环煎(自制方)
玉竹(四钱) 羚羊角(一钱五分) 沙参(四钱) 麦冬(二钱) 石斛(三钱) 贝母(二钱) 瓜蒌皮(三钱) 蛤粉(四钱) 梨汁(半杯冲服)
肺寒导致的咳嗽,这是水邪射肺,水冷金寒,咳嗽吐痰沫,胸脘部闷塞不适,肌肤凛冽怕冷的,用姜桂二陈汤主治。
姜桂二陈汤(自制方)
炮姜(五分) 桂枝(五分) 橘红(一钱) 半夏(一钱) 葶苈子(二钱) 当归(一钱五分) 茯苓(二钱) 白术(一钱) 苏子(一钱五分) 杏仁(三钱) 薏苡仁(一两煎汤代水)
肺虚导致的咳嗽,体表微热,精神疲倦气短,不时有虚火上炎,出现失血、咽痛的,用保肺济生丹主治。
保肺济生丹(自制方)
天冬(一钱五分) 麦冬(一钱五分) 人参(一钱) 沙参(四钱) 五味子(五分) 玉竹(三钱) 女贞子(二钱) 茯苓(二钱) 山药(三钱) 贝母(二钱) 茜草根(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 藕(三两切片煎汤代水)
虚损严重的,虚火上炎身体消瘦,咳嗽失血,咽喉破裂失音,这叫做“碎金不鸣”,症状极其危险,用金水济生丹主治。
金水济生丹(自制方)
天冬(一钱五分) 麦冬(一钱五分) 生地(五钱切块) 人参(一钱) 沙参(四钱) 龟版(八钱) 玉竹(三钱) 石斛(三钱) 茜草根(二钱) 瓜蒌皮(三钱) 山药(三钱) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 淡竹叶(十张) 鸡蛋清(一个) 藕(三两煎汤代水)
肺实导致的咳嗽,胸脘部喘满,时常吐出稠痰,用降气和中汤主治。
降气和中汤(自制方)
苏子(一钱五分) 沉香(五分) 海浮石(三钱) 瓜蒌仁(四钱) 莱菔子(二钱) 芥子(一钱) 橘红(一钱) 半夏(一钱) 桑白皮(二钱) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 姜汁(两小匙冲服)
实证严重的,痰气闭结,声音发不出,这叫做“塞金不鸣”,用金牛汤主治。
金牛汤(自制方)
郁金(二钱) 牛蒡子(三钱炒研) 芥子(一钱) 陈麻黄(四分蜜水炙) 瓜蒌皮(三钱) 苏子(一钱五分) 沉香(五分) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 橘红(一钱) 半夏(一钱) 桑白皮(二钱) 枇杷叶(二张刷去毛蜜炙)
嗜酒过度,损伤肺脏导致咳嗽的,用加减葛花汤主治。
加减葛花汤(自制方)
葛花(二钱) 鸡内金(三钱) 天花粉(二钱) 石斛(三钱) 沙参(四钱) 麦冬(一钱五分) 茯苓(二钱) 薏苡仁(四钱) 橘红(二钱) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(二钱) 橄榄(二枚打碎,陈年的也可以用)
风痰侵入肺脏,长期患有吼咳的,用鹅梨汤主治。
鹅梨汤(自制方)
鹅管石(五分 研末) 陈麻黄(五分蜜炙) 当归(一钱五分) 苏子(一钱五分) 茯苓(二钱) 瓜蒌仁(四钱) 桑叶(一钱) 橘红(一钱) 半夏(一钱) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 梨汁(两大匙冲服) 姜汁(两小匙冲服)
肺气壅塞,导致形成肺痈,咳嗽吐出脓痰,气息非常腥臭的,用石花汤主治。
石花汤(自制方)
白石英(三钱 研末) 合欢花(二钱) 鲜百部(四钱) 沙参(四钱) 麦冬(一钱五分) 贝母(二钱) 桑白皮(二钱) 苏子(一钱五分) 杏仁(三钱) 茯苓(二钱) 薏苡仁(四钱) 淡竹叶(十张) 金丝荷叶(二张去掉背上的白皮)
肺叶痿败,气喘咳嗽夹杂血丝的,用白胶汤主治。
白胶汤(自制方)
嫩白芨(四钱研末) 陈阿胶(二钱) 冲入药汤调服。
心脏经脉引起的咳嗽,痰少心烦,夜间无法入睡,用玄妙散主治。
玄妙散(自制方)
玄参(一钱五分) 丹参(三钱) 沙参(四钱) 茯神(二钱) 柏子仁(二钱) 桔梗(一钱) 麦冬(一钱五分朱砂拌) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 夜合花(二钱) 淡竹叶(十张) 灯芯草(三尺)
肝脏经脉引起的咳嗽,痰少胁肋疼痛,容易发怒头晕,用丹青饮主治。
丹青饮(自制方)
赭石(三钱) 麦冬(一钱五分青黛拌) 杭菊(二钱) 石斛(三钱) 潼蒺藜(三钱) 白蒺藜(三钱) 沙参(四钱) 桑叶(一钱) 橘红(一钱) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 旋复花(一钱绢包)
脾脏经脉引起的咳嗽,胸中闷塞痰稠,饮食减少身体疲倦,用术米汤主治。
术米汤(自制方)
当归(一钱五分) 白术(一钱五分) 茯苓(三钱) 薏苡米(八钱) 半夏(一钱五分) 橘红(一钱) 莱菔子(二钱) 海浮石(三钱) 杏仁(三钱) 瓜蒌仁(四钱) 姜汁(两小匙冲服)
肾脏经脉引起的咳嗽,或者呛咳或者气喘,痰味咸且有黑花的,用山虎汤主治。
山虎汤(自制方)
蛤蚧尾(一对酒洗) 生地(四钱切片蛤粉炒) 麦冬(一钱五分) 破故纸(一钱五分核桃肉拌炒) 人参(二钱) 沙参(四钱) 沉香(五分) 茯苓(二钱) 山药(三钱) 贝母(二钱) 杏仁(三钱) 人乳(半杯冲服) 姜汁(两滴冲服)
The *Classic of Internal Medicine* states: "All five zang organs and six fu organs can cause cough; it is not solely the lung." This indicates that the heart, liver, spleen, and kidney meridians each have their own symptoms of cough, which merely pass through the lung.
These two sentences exhaust the golden needle (key principles) of diagnosis. Later generations did not understand this principle. Whenever they encountered a cough, without distinguishing the cause of the cough, they only treated from the perspective of the lung. How could one blame them for having few effective cases and many ineffective ones! Here, the coughs originating from the lung are detailed first; the coughs from the heart, liver, spleen, and kidney are listed subsequently; thus, when differentiating syndromes, one will be clear and doubtless, and when applying treatment, one will know how to proceed.
For cough due to Lung Heat, with slight panting in the upper jiao, diffuse heat on the body surface, dry mouth and throat, *Yuhuan Jian* (Jade Ring Decoction) is the primary formula.
*Yuhuan Jian* (Self-made Formula)
*Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma* (Yuzhu, 4 qian), *Saiga Tataricae Cornu* (Lingyangjiao, 1.5 qian), *Glehniae Radix* (Shashen, 4 qian), *Ophiopogonis Radix* (Maidong, 2 qian), *Dendrobii Caulis* (Shihu, 3 qian), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Trichosanthis Pericarpium* (Loupi, 3 qian), *Concha Meretricis et Cyclinae* (Ge Fen, 4 qian), *Pyrus Sinkiangensis Fruit Juice* (Lizhi, half cup, taken by mixing).
For cough due to Lung Cold, where water pathogen shoots into the lung, causing cold water and cold metal (lung), with coughing up frothy sputum, chest and epigastrium fullness and oppression, and chills on the skin, *Jianggui Erchen Tang* (Ginger and Cinnamon Twig Erchen Decoction) is the primary formula.
*Jianggui Erchen Tang* (Self-made Formula)
*Zingiberis Preparata Radix* (Paojiang, 0.5 fen), *Cinnamomi Ramulus* (Guizhi, 0.5 fen), *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride* (Juhong, 1 qian), *Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum* (Banxia, 1 qian), *Descurainiae Semen seu Lepidii Semen* (Tinglizi, 2 qian), *Angelicae Sinensis Radix* (Danggui, 1.5 qian), *Poria* (Fuling, 2 qian), *Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma* (Baizhu, 1 qian), *Perillae Fructus* (Suzi, 1.5 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Coicis Semen* (Yiren, 1 liang, decocted as water substitute).
For cough due to Lung Deficiency, with slight heat on the body surface, mental fatigue and shortness of breath, frequent rising of fire, hemoptysis, and sore throat, *Baofei Jisheng Dan* (Lung-Protecting Life-Nourishing Pill) is the primary formula.
*Baofei Jisheng Dan* (Self-made Formula)
*Asparagi Radix* (Tiandong, 1.5 qian), *Ophiopogonis Radix* (Maidong, 1.5 qian), *Ginseng Radix* (Renshen, 1 qian), *Glehniae Radix* (Shashen, 4 qian), *Schisandrae Fructus* (Wuweizi, 0.5 fen), *Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma* (Yuzhu, 3 qian), *Ligustri Lucidi Fructus* (Nvzhenzi, 2 qian), *Poria* (Fuling, 2 qian), *Dioscoreae Rhizoma* (Shanyao, 3 qian), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Rubia Cordifolia Radix et Rhizoma* (Qiancaogen, 2 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Nelumbinis Rhizoma* (Ou, 3 liang sliced, decocted as water substitute).
In severe deficiency, with rising fire and emaciation, cough with hemoptysis, broken throat and loss of voice, this is called "Broken Metal Cannot Ring," a very dangerous condition. *Jinshui Jisheng Dan* (Metal-Water Life-Nourishing Pill) is the primary formula.
*Jinshui Jisheng Dan* (Self-made Formula)
*Asparagi Radix* (Tiandong, 1.5 qian), *Ophiopogonis Radix* (Maidong, 1.5 qian), *Rehmanniae Radix* (Shengdi, 5 qian cut), *Ginseng Radix* (Renshen, 1 qian), *Glehniae Radix* (Shashen, 4 qian), *Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum* (Guiban, 8 qian), *Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma* (Yuzhu, 3 qian), *Dendrobii Caulis* (Shihu, 3 qian), *Rubia Cordifolia Radix et Rhizoma* (Qiancaogen, 2 qian), *Trichosanthis Pericarpium* (Loupi, 3 qian), *Dioscoreae Rhizoma* (Shanyao, 3 qian), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Lophatheri Herba* (Dan Zhuye, 10 leaves), *Ovi Albumen* (Jiziqing, 1 unit), *Nelumbinis Rhizoma* (Ou, 3 liang, decocted as water substitute).
For cough due to Lung Excess, with chest and epigastric distension and panting, frequent expectoration of thick sputum, *Jiangqi Hezhong Tang* (Descend Qi and Harmonize Middle Decoction) is the primary formula.
*Jiangqi Hezhong Tang* (Self-made Formula)
*Perillae Fructus* (Suzi, 1.5 qian), *Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum* (Chenxiang, 0.5 fen), *Calcitum* (Haishi, 3 qian), *Trichosanthis Semen* (Gualouren, 4 qian), *Raphani Semen* (Laifuzi, 2 qian), *Sinapis Semen* (Jiezi, 1 qian), *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride* (Juhong, 1 qian), *Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum* (Banxia, 1 qian), *Mori Cortex* (Sangpi, 2 qian), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Zingiberis Recensis Juice* (Jiangzhi, two small spoons, taken by mixing).
In severe excess, with phlegm and qi obstruction, inability to speak, this is called "Blocked Metal Cannot Ring." *Jinniu Tang* (Golden Ox Decoction) is the primary formula.
*Jinniu Tang* (Self-made Formula)
*Curcumae Radix* (Yujin, 2 qian), *Buddlejae Fructus* (Niubangzi, 3 qian stir-fried and ground), *Sinapis Semen* (Jiezi, 1 qian), *Ephedrae Herba* (Chen Mahuang, 0.4 fen honey-water processed), *Trichosanthis Pericarpium* (Gualoupi, 3 qian), *Perillae Fructus* (Suzi, 1.5 qian), *Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum* (Chenxiang, 0.5 fen), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride* (Juhong, 1 qian), *Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum* (Banxia, 1 qian), *Mori Cortex* (Sangpi, 2 qian), *Loquat Leaf* (Pipaye, 2 sheets, brushed clean of hairs, honey-processed).
For cough caused by excessive alcohol consumption damaging the lung, *Jiajian Gehua Tang* (Modified Ge Hua Decoction) is the primary formula.
*Jiajian Gehua Tang* (Self-made Formula)
*Vitis Viniferae Flos* (Gehua, 2 qian), *Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum* (Jineijin, 3 qian), *Trichosanthis Radix* (Huafen, 2 qian), *Dendrobii Caulis* (Shihu, 3 qian), *Glehniae Radix* (Shashen, 4 qian), *Ophiopogonis Radix* (Maidong, 1.5 qian), *Poria* (Fuling, 2 qian), *Coicis Semen* (Yiren, 4 qian), *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride* (Juhong, 2 qian), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 2 qian), *Olea Europaea Fructus* (Ganlan, 2 pieces crushed, aged ones may also be used).
For wind-phlegm entering the lung, with long-standing wheezing cough, *Elitang* (Goose Pear Decoction) is the primary formula.
*Elitang* (Self-made Formula)
*Ammoxylon Sibiricum Os* (Eguanshi, 0.5 fen ground), *Ephedrae Herba* (Chen Mahuang, 0.5 fen honey-processed), *Angelicae Sinensis Radix* (Danggui, 1.5 qian), *Perillae Fructus* (Suzi, 1.5 qian), *Poria* (Fuling, 2 qian), *Trichosanthis Semen* (Gualouren, 4 qian), *Mori Folium* (Sangye, 1 qian), *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride* (Juhong, 1 qian), *Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum* (Banxia, 1 qian), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Pyrus Sinkiangensis Fruit Juice* (Lizhi, two large spoons, taken by mixing), *Zingiberis Recensis Juice* (Jiangzhi, two small spoons, taken by mixing).
For lung qi stagnation leading to Lung Abscess, with coughing up purulent sputum and foul-smelling breath, *Shihua Tang* (Stone Flower Decoction) is the primary formula.
*Shihua Tang* (Self-made Formula)
*Quartzum Album* (Bai Shiy ing, 3 qian ground), *Albiziae Cortex* (Hehuanhua, 2 qian), *Stemonae Radix* (Xian Baibu, 4 qian), *Glehniae Radix* (Shashen, 4 qian), *Ophiopogonis Radix* (Maidong, 1.5 qian), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Mori Cortex* (Sangpi, 2 qian), *Perillae Fructus* (Suzi, 1.5 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Poria* (Fuling, 2 qian), *Coicis Semen* (Yiren, 4 qian), *Lophatheri Herba* (Dan Zhuye, 10 leaves), *Nelumbinis Nectarium* (Jinsi Heye, 2 sheets removing the white skin on the back).
For flaccidity and failure of lung lobes, with panting and cough mixed with blood, *Baijiao Tang* (White Gum Decoction) is the primary formula.
*Baijiao Tang* (Self-made Formula)
*Bletillae Rhizoma* (Nen Baiji, 4 qian ground into powder), *Colla Corii Asini* (Chen Ejiao, 2 qian), taken by mixing with the decoction.
For cough originating from the Heart Meridian, with little sputum, vexation, and insomnia at night, *Xuanmiao San* (Mysterious Wonder Powder) is the primary formula.
*Xuanmiao San* (Self-made Formula)
*Scrophulariae Radix* (Xuanshen, 1.5 qian), *Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix* (Danshen, 3 qian), *Glehniae Radix* (Shashen, 4 qian), *Poria Cum Radix Xyli* (Fushen, 2 qian), *Ziziphi Spinosae Semen* (Bairen, 2 qian), *Platycodonis Radix* (Jiegeng, 1 qian), *Ophiopogonis Radix* (Maidong, 1.5 qian mixed with Cinnabar), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Albiziae Flos* (Yehua, 2 qian), *Lophatheri Herba* (Dan Zhuye, 10 leaves), *Thyrsostachys Oliveri Stem* (Dengxin, 3 chi).
For cough originating from the Liver Meridian, with little sputum, hypochondriac pain, irritability, and dizziness, *Danzhi Yin* (Red and Blue Drink) is the primary formula.
*Danzhi Yin* (Self-made Formula)
*Haematitum* (Zhes hi, 3 qian), *Ophiopogonis Radix* (Maidong, 1.5 qian mixed with Indigo Naturalis), *Chrysanthemi Flos Hangzhou* (Hangju, 2 qian), *Dendrobii Caulis* (Shihu, 3 qian), *Tribuli Fructus Turcici* (Tongjili, 3 qian), *Tribuli Fructus* (Baijili, 3 qian), *Glehniae Radix* (Shashen, 4 qian), *Mori Folium* (Sangye, 1 qian), *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride* (Juhong, 1 qian), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Inulae Flos* (Xuanfuhua, 1 qian wrapped in silk).
For cough originating from the Spleen Meridian, with chest oppression, thick sputum, poor appetite, and physical fatigue, *Zhumi Tang* (Atractylodes and Rice Decoction) is the primary formula.
*Zhumi Tang* (Self-made Formula)
*Angelicae Sinensis Radix* (Danggui, 1.5 qian), *Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma* (Baizhu, 1.5 qian), *Poria* (Fuling, 3 qian), *Coicis Semen* (Yimi, 8 qian), *Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum* (Banxia, 1.5 qian), *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride* (Juhong, 1 qian), *Raphani Semen* (Laifuzi, 2 qian), *Calcitum* (Haishi, 3 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Trichosanthis Semen* (Gualouren, 4 qian), *Zingiberis Recensis Juice* (Jiangzhi, two small spoons, taken by mixing).
For cough originating from the Kidney Meridian, with spasmodic cough or panting, salty-tasting sputum with black specks, *Shanhutang* (Mountain Tiger Decoction) is the primary formula.
*Shanhutang* (Self-made Formula)
*Gecko Tail* (Gejie Wei, one pair washed with wine), *Rehmanniae Radix* (Shengdi, 4 qian sliced and stir-fried with Concha Meretricis et Cyclinae powder), *Ophiopogonis Radix* (Maidong, 1.5 qian), *Psoraleae Fructus* (Po Gu Zhi, 1.5 qian stir-fried with Walnut Meat), *Ginseng Radix* (Renshen, 2 qian), *Glehniae Radix* (Shashen, 4 qian), *Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum* (Chenxiang, 0.5 fen), *Poria* (Fuling, 2 qian), *Dioscoreae Rhizoma* (Shanyao, 3 qian), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, 2 qian), *Armeniacae Semen Amarum* (Xingren, 3 qian), *Human Milk* (Renru, half cup, taken by mixing), *Zingiberis Recensis Juice* (Jiangzhi, two drops, taken by mixing).