1 General Introduction ......................................... i
1.1 Introduction ............................................ 1
1.2 Composition and Modification of the Prescriptions ....... 6
1.2.1 Composition of Prescriptions ..................... 7
1.2.2 Modification of a Prescription .................. 10
1.3 Common Forms of Prescriptions .......................... 18
1.4 Usage of Prescriptions ................................. 28
1.4.1 Methods of Decocting Drugs ...................... 28
1.4.2 Methods of Taking Drugs ......................... 32
2 Specific Discussions ........................................ 34
2.1 Prescriptions for Relieving Exterior Syndromes ......... 34
2.1.1 Prescriptions Pungent in Flavor and Warm in
Property for Relieving Exterior Syndromes ....... 35
Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) ....................... 35
Guizhi Tang (Decoction of Cassia Twig) ................. 36
Xiangru San (Powder of Elsholtziae) .................... 39
Xingsu San (Powder of Almond and Perilla) .............. 41
Jiuwei Qianghuo Tang (Decoction of Nine Ingredients
Containing Notopterygium) .............................. 43
Xiao Qinglong Tang (Small Blue Dragon Decoction) ....... 44
Zhisou San (Powder for Relieving Cough) ................ 46
Baidu San (Antiphlogistic Powder) ...................... 48
2.1.2 Prescriptions Pungent in Flavor and Cool in
Property for Relieving Exterior Syndrome ........ 50
Sangju Yin (Decoction of Mulberry Leaf and
Chrysanthemum) ......................................... 50
Yinqiao San (Powder of Lonicera and Forsythis) ......... 52
Sangxing Tang (Decoction of Mulberry Leaf and Almond) .. 54
Mahuang Xingren Gancao Shigao Tang (Decoction of
Ephedra, Almond, Licorice and Gypsum) .................. 56
2.2 Prescriptions for Clearing away Heat ................... 58
2.2.1 Prescriptions for Clearing away Heat from
Qifen ........................................... 59
Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) ..................... 59
2.2.2 Prescriptions for Clearing away Heat from
Yingfen and Blood ............................... 61
Qingying Tang (Decoction for Eliminating Heat in
Yingfen) ............................................. 61
Xijiao Dihuang Tang (Decoction о f Rhinoceros Horn
and Rehmannia ) ........................................ 63
2.2.3 Prescriptions for Clearing away Heat and
Toxins .......................................... 64
Huanglian Jiedu Tang (Decoction of Coptis for
Detoxification) ........................................ 64
Liangge San (Powder for Clearing away Heat from the
Upper or Middle Energizer) ............................. 66
Puji Xiaodu Yin (Decoction for General Disinfection) ... 67
2.2.4 Prescriptions for Removing Heat from Zang-fu
Organs .......................................... 69
Daochi San (Powder for Promoting Diuresis) ............. 69
Longdan Xiegan Tang (Decoction of Gentian for Purging
Liver Fire) ............................................ 71
Xiebai San (Powder for Purging Lung Heat) .............. 74
Xiehuang San (Powder for Purging Spleen Heat) .......... 75
Qingwei San (Powder for Clearing away Stomach Heat) .... 76
Yunü Jian (Jade Maiden Decoction) ...................... 78
Shaoyao Tang (Peony Decoction) ......................... 79
Baitouweng Tang (Decoction of Pulsatillae) ............. 81
2.2.5 Prescriptions for Clearing away Heat of
Deficiency Type ................................. 83
Qinghao Biejia Tang (Decoction of Woomwood Artemisia
and Soft-shelled Turtle) ............................... 83
Danggui Liuhuang Tang (Decoction of Angelica and Six
Ingredients with Characters) ........................... 84
2.2.6 Prescriptions for Clearing away Summer-heat ..... 86
Qingshu Yiqi Tang (Decoction for Eliminating
Summer-heat and Benefiting Qi) .................. 86
2.3 Prescriptions for Warming the Interior ................. 88
2.3.1 Prescriptions for Wanning the Middle-
energizer to Dispel Cold ........................ 89
Lizhong Wan (Bolus for the Function of Middle
Energizer) ............................................. 89
Wuzhuyu Tang (Decoction of Evodia) ..................... 91
Xiao Jianzhong Tang (Minor Decoction for
Strengthening the Middle-energizer) .................... 92
2.3.2 Prescriptions for Recuperating Depleted Yang
to Rescue the Patient from Collapse ............. 94
Sini Tang (Decoction for Resuscitation) ................ 94
2.3.3 Prescriptions for Warming the Meridians to
Dispel Cold ..................................... 96
Danggui Sini Tang (Decoction of Chinese Angelia for
Restoring Yang) ........................................ 96
2.4 Purgative Prescriptions ................................ 99
2.4.1 Purgative Prescriptions of Cold Nature ......... 100
Da Chengqi Tang (Decoction for Potent Purgation) ...... 100
2.4.2 Purgative Prescriptions of Warm Nature ......... 102
Dahuang Fuzi Tang (Decoction of Rhubarb and Aconite) .. 102
Wenpi Tang (Decoction for Warming Spleen) ............. 103
2.4.3 Prescriptions for Causing Laxation ............. 105
Jichuan Jian (Blood Replenishing Decoction) ........... 105
Maziren Wan (Pill of Cannabic Seed) ................... 107
2.4.4 Prescriptions for Eliminating Fluid
Retention ...................................... 109
Shizao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction) .................... 109
2.4.5 Prescriptions for Purgation Associated with
Reinforcement .................................. 110
Huanglong Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction) .............. 110
Zengye Chengqi Tang (Purgative Decoction for
Increasing Fluid) ..................................... 112
2.5 Prescriptions for Mediation ........................... 114
2.5.1 Prescriptions for Treating Shaoyang Disease
by Mediation ................................... 115
Xiao Chaihu Tang (Minor Decoction of Bupleurum) ....... 115
Haoqin Qingdan Tang (Decoction of Wormwood and
Scutellaria for Clearing away Dampness-heat from the
Gallbladder) .......................................... 117
2.5.2 Prescriptions for Regulating the Liver and
Spleen ......................................... 119
Sini San (Powder for Treating Cold Limbs) ............. 119
Xiaoyao San (Ease Powder) ............................. 121
Tongxie Yaofang (Recipe for Diarrhea with Pain) ....... 123
2.5.3 Prescriptions for Harmonizing Cold-heat
Syndrome ....................................... 124
Banxia Xiexin Tang (Pinellia Decoction for Purging
Stomach Fire) ......................................... 124
2.5.4 Prescriptions for Expelling both Exterior and
Interior Pathogenic Factors .................... 126
Da Chaihu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction) ............ 126
2.6 Gegen Huangqin Huanglian Tang (Decoction of
Pueraria, Scutellariae and Coptis) .................... 128
Tonic Prescriptions ................................... 131
2.6.1 Prescriptions for Invigorating Qi .............. 132
Sijunzi Tang (Decoction of Four Noble Ingredients) .... 132
Shenling Baizhu San (Powder of Ginseng, Poria and
Bighead Atractylodes) ................................. 134
Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Decoction for Reinforcing Qi in
the Middle Energizer) ................................. 136
Yupingfeng San (Jade-screen Powder) ................... 137
Shengmai San (Pulse-activating Powder) ................ 139
2.6.2 Prescriptions for Nourishing Blood ............. 140
Siwu Tang (Decoction of Four Ingredients) ............. 140
Danggui Buxue Tang (Chinese Angelica Decoction for
Enriching Blood) ...................................... 142
2.6.3 Prescriptions for Nourishing both Qi and
Blood .......................................... 143
Bazhen Tang (Decoction of Eight Precious
Ingredients) .......................................... 143
Guipi Tang (Decoction for Strengthening the Heart
and Spleen) ........................................... 145
Zhigancao Tang (Also Called Fumai Tang) (Baked
Licorice Decoction) ................................... 147
2.6.4 Prescriptions for Nourishing Yin ............... 149
Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Pill of Six Ingredients with
Rehmanniae) ........................................... 149
Zuogui Wan (Bolus for Tonifying Kidney-у in) .......... 151
Dabuyin Wan (Pill for Replenishing Yin) ............... 153
Huqian Wan (Huqian Pill) .............................. 154
Yiguan Jian (Decoction for Nourishing the Liver and
Kidney) ............................................... 156
Baihe Gujin Tang (Lily Decoction for Strengthening
the Lung) ............................................. 157
2.6.5 Prescriptions for Nourishing Yang .............. 159
Shenqi Wan (Pill for Invigorating Kidney Qi) .......... 159
Yougui Wan (Pill for Reinforcing Kidney-yang) ......... 161
2.7 Prescriptions with Astringent Effects ................. 164
2.7.1 Prescriptions for Consolidating Superficies
to Arrest Perspiration ......................... 165
Muli San (Oyster Shell Powder) ........................ 165
2.7.2 Prescriptions for Consolidating the
Intestines to Stop Diarrhea .................... 167
Zhenren Yangzang Tang (Zhenren Decoction for
Nourishing the Zang Organs) ........................... 167
Sishen Wan (Pill of Four Miraculous Drugs) ............ 169
2.7.3 Prescriptions for Restraining Emission or
Enuresis ....................................... 171
Jinsuo Gujing Wan (Golden Lock Pill for Preserving
Kidney Essence) ....................................... 171
Sangpiaoxiao San (Manthis Egg-case Powder) ............ 173
Suoquan Wan (Pill for Reducing Urination) ............. 175
2.7.4 Prescriptions for Relieving Metrorrhagia and
Leukorrhagia ................................... 176
Guchong Tang (Decoction for Strengthening the
Thoroughfare Vessel) .................................. 176
Wandai Tang (Decoction for Treating Leukorrhagia) ..... 178
2.8 Sedative Prescriptions ................................ 111
2.8.1 Prescriptions with Heavy Sedatives ............. 181
Zhusha Anshen Wan (Cinnabar Sedative Pill) ............ 181
Cizhu Wan (Medicated Leaven Pill) ..................... 182
2.8.2 Sedative Prescriptions with Tonic Effects ...... 184
Suanzaoren Tang (Wild Jujube Seed Decoction) .......... 184
Tianwang Buxin Dan (Heavenly King Cardiotonic
Pellet) ............................................... 186
Ganmai Dazao Tang (Decoction of Licorice, Blighted
Wheat and Chinese Dates) .............................. 188
2.9 Prescriptions for Resuscitation ....................... 190
2.9.1 Prescriptions for Inducing Resuscitation with
Cold Drugs ..................................... 191
Angong Niuhuang Wan (Bolus of Bezoar for
Resuscitation) ........................................ 191
Zixue Dan (Purple-Snow Pellet) ........................ 193
Zhibao Dan (Bolus of Precious Drugs) .................. 195
2.9.2 Warm-natured Prescriptions for Inducing
Resuscitation .................................. 197
Suhexiang Wan (Storax Pill) ........................... 197
Zijin Ding (Also Named Yushu Dan) (Knoxia and
Moleplant Lozenage) ................................... 199
2.10 Prescriptions for Regulating the Flow of Qi ........... 202
2.10.1 Prescriptions for Promoting the Flow of Qi ..... 203
Yueju Wan (Pill for Relieving Stagnation) ............. 203
Chaihu Shugan San (Bupleurum Powder for Relieving
Liver Qi) ............................................. 205
Banxia Houpo Tang (Decoction of Pinellia and
Magnolia Bark) ........................................ 206
Gualou Xiebai Baijiu Tang (Decoction of
Trichosanthes and Macrostem with Liquor) .............. 208
Zhishi Xiaopi Wan (Pill of Immature Bitter Orange
for Relieving Stuffiness) ............................. 209
Houpo Wenzhong Tang (Magnolia Decoction for Warming
the Middle-energizer) ................................. 211
Tiantai Wuyao San (Tiantai Powder of Linderae) ........ 213
2.10.2 Prescriptions for Suppressing upward Adverse
Flow of Qi ..................................... 214
Suzi Jiangqi Tang (Decoction of Perilla Seed for
Descending Qi) ........................................ 214
Dingchuan Tang (Asthma-relieving Decoction) ........... 217
Xuanfu Daizhe Tang (Decoction of Inula and
Hematitum) ............................................ 220
Jupi Zhuru Tang (Decoction of Tangerine Peel and
Bamboo Shavings) ...................................... 221
2.11 Prescriptions for Regulating Blood Circulation ........ 224
2.11.1 Prescriptions for Promoting Blood Flow to
Remove Stasis .................................. 225
Taohe Chengqi Tang (Decoction of Peach Nucleus for
Activating Qi) ........................................ 225
Xuefu Zhuyu Tang (Decoction for Removing Blood
Stasis in the Chest) .................................. 227
Fuyuan Huoxue Tang (Decoction for Recovery and
Activating Blood Circulation) ......................... 228
Buyang Huanwu Tang (Decoction for Invigorating Yang
and Recuperation) ..................................... 230
Wenjing Tang (Decoction for Warming Meridians) ........ 232
Shenghua Tang (Decoction for Postpartum Troubles) ..... 234
Guizhi Fuling Wan (Pill of Cinnamon Twig and Poria) ... 236
2.11.2 Prescriptions for Arresting Bleeding ........... 237
Shihui San (Powder Made of Ashes of Ten Drugs) ........ 237
Kexue Fang (Prescription for Treating Hemoptysis) ..... 239
Xiaoji Yinzi (Small Thistle Decoction) ................ 241
Huangtu Tang (Decoction of Baked Yellow Earth) ........ 242
2.12 Prescriptions for Treating Wind Syndrome .............. 245
2.12.1 Prescriptions for Dispelling Exogenous Wind .... 246
Chuanxiong Chatiao San (Powder of Ligusticum) ......... 246
Xiaofeng San (Powder for Dispersing Pathogenic Wind) .. 248
Xiao Huoluo Dan (Bolus for Activating Meridians) ...... 250
2.12.2 Prescriptions for Calming Endogenous Wind ...... 251
Lingjiao Gouteng Tang (Decoction of Antelop's Horn
and Uncaria Stem) ..................................... 251
Zhengan Xifeng Tang (Decoction for Tranquilizing
Liver-Wind) ........................................... 253
Tianma Gouteng Yin (Decoction of Gastrodia and
Uncaria) .............................................. 255
Da Dingfeng Zhu (Bolus for Serious Endogenous Wind
Syndrome) ............................................. 257
2.13 Prescriptions for Eliminating Dampness ................ 259
2.13.1 Prescriptions for Eliminating Dampness and
Regulating the Stomach ......................... 260
Pingwei San (Powder for Regulating Stomach Function) .. 260
Huoxiang Zhengqi San (Powder of Agastachis for
Restoring Vital Qi) ................................... 262
2.13.2 Prescriptions for Clearing away Heat and
Dampness .............................................. 265
Yinchenhao Tang (Oriental Worm-wood Decoction) ........ 265
Sanren Tang (Decoction of Three Kinds of Kernels) ..... 266
Ganlu Xiaodu Dan (Sweet Dew for Detoxification) ....... 267
Lianpo Yin (Decoction of Coptis Rhizome and Bark of
Officinalis Magnolia) ................................. 269
Bazheng San (Eight Health-restoring Powder) ........... 271
Liuyi San (Liuyi Powder) .............................. 272
Ermiao San (Powder of Two Wonderful Drugs) ............ 274
2.13.3 Prescriptions for Promoting Diuresis and
Eliminating Dampness ........................... 275
Wuling San (Powder of Five Drugs Containing Poria) .... 275
Zhuling Tang (Umbellate Pore Decoction) ............... 277
Fangji Huangqi Tang (Decoction of Tetrandra and
Astragalus) ........................................... 279
2.13.4 Prescriptions for Warming and Eliminating
Water-dampness ........................................ 280
Linggui Zhugan Tang (Decoction of Poria, Bighead
Atractylodes, Cinnamom and Licorice) .................. 280
Zhenwu Tang (Decoction for Strengthening Spleen-
kidney-уang) .......................................... 282
Shipi San (Powder for Reinforcing the Spleen) ......... 283
Bixie Fenqing Yin (Decoction of Collett Yam for
Clearing Turbid Urine) ................................ 286
2.13.5 Prescriptions for Expelling Wind and
Eliminating Dampness .................................. 287
Qianghuo Shengshi Tang (Decoction of Notoperygium
for Expelling Dampness) ............................... 287
Duhuo Jisheng Tang (Decoction of Pubescent Angelica
and Loranthus) ........................................ 289
2.14 Prescriptions for Eliminating Phlegm .................. 293
2.14.1 Prescriptions for Drying Dampness and
Eliminating Phlegm ............................. 295
Erchen Tang (Erchen Decoction) ........................ 295
Wendan Tang (Decoction for Clearing away Gallbladder
Heat) ................................................. 297
2.14.2 Prescriptions for Clearing away Heat and
Eliminating Phlegm ............................. 299
Qingqi Huatan Wan (Pill for Clearing away Heat and
Phlegm) ............................................... 299
Xiao Xianxiong Tang (Minor Decoction for Relieving
Stuffiness in the Chest) .............................. 301
Guntan Wan (Pill for Eliminating Stubborn Phlegm) ..... 302
2.14.3 Prescriptions for Moistening Dryness and
Eliminating Phlegm ............................. 304
Beimu Gualou San (Power of Fritillary Bulb and
Snakegourd) ........................................... 304
2.14.4 Prescriptions for Warming and Eliminating
Cold and Phlegm ................................ 306
Linggan Wuwei Jiangxin Tang (Decoction of Poria,
Licorice, Schisandra, Fried Ginger and Asarum) ........ 306
Sanzi Yangqin Tang (Decoction of Three Kinds of
Seeds for the Aged) ................................... 308
2.14.5 Prescriptions for Eliminating Phlegm and
Subduing Wind .................................. 309
Banxia Baizhu Tianma Tang (Decoction of Pinellia,
Bighead Atractylodes and Gastrodia) ................... 309
Dingxian Wan (Pill for Relieving Epilepsy) ............ 311
2.15 Peptic Prescriptions ..................................
2.15.1 Prescriptions for Promoting Digestion by
Removing Stagnancy ............................. 315
Baohe Wan (Lenitive Pill) ............................. 315
Zhishi Daozhi Wan (Pill of Immature Bitter Orange
for Removing Stagnancy) ............................... 317
2.15.2 Prescriptions for Promoting Digestion by
Activating the Spleen .......................... 319
Zhizhu Wan (Pill of Immature Bitter Orange and
Bighead Atractylodes) ................................. 319
Jianpi Wan (Pill of Invigorating the Spleen) .......... 320
2.16 Prescriptions for Treating Carbuncles ................. 324
2.16.1 Prescriptions for External Carbuncles .......... 325
Xianfang Huoming Yin (Fairy Decoction for Treating
Cutaneous Infections) ................................. 325
Tounong San (Powder for Promoting Pus Discharge) ...... 328
Yanghe Tang (Yang-activiting Decoction) ............... 329
2.16.2 Prescriptions for Internal Carbuncles .......... 331
Weijing Tang (Reed Stem Decoction) .................... 331
Dahuang Mudan Tang (Decoction of Rhubarb Root and
Moutan Bark) .......................................... 332
3 Appendix ................................................... 335
Commonly Used Chinese Patent Medicines ........................ 335
Index of the Prescriptions .................................... 376
Postscript .................................................... 386
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