Seven-Character Mnemonic Method of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber
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Seven-Character Mnemonic Method of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber (Part One)
Spasms caused by external pathogens block the meridians, while internally injuring fluids and depleting essence.
For soft spasms, use Guo Lou (Trichosanthes fruit) and Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) decoction; for hard spasms, use Ge Gen (Kudzu root) decoction.
For hard spasms with pathogens entering the Yangming, urgently purge to preserve Yin with Da Cheng Qi Decoction.
Cold dampness on the surface causes body aches; do not use fire to attack with Ma Huang (Ephedra) and Bai Zhu (Atractylodes).
Wind-dampness on the surface with afternoon fever, Ma Xing Yi Gan Decoction is effective.
For wind-dampness with exterior deficiency, Fang Ji (Stephania) and Huang Qi (Astragalus) should not be used to induce sweating.
Wind, cold, and dampness overpowering Yang deficiency, use Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) and Fu Zi (Aconite) to dispel wind.
If cold dampness has not yet resolved but wind has already dissipated, remove Gui and add Bai Zhu for immediate recovery.
Wind-dampness with interior and Yang deficiency, Gan Cao (Licorice) and Fu Zi can resolve the condition.
Heat from summer heat syndrome requires Bai Hu (White Tiger) decoction with Ren Shen (Ginseng).
Water retention with summer heat and dampness can be treated with Guo Ti Decoction.
Heart and lung Yin deficiency with internal heat, treat with Bai He (Lily bulb) decoction.
For misdiagnosed sweating, use Bai He and Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena) decoction; for misdiagnosed purging, use Sha Shi (Gypsum) instead of Zhi.
For misdiagnosed vomiting, use Bai He and Ji Zi Huang (Egg yolk); for proper treatment, use Bai He and Di Huang (Rehmannia) decoction.
For prolonged thirst, use Bai He decoction; if thirst persists, use Guo Lou and Mu Li (Oyster).
If Bai He disease transforms into fever, Bai He and Sha Shi should not be used excessively.
Heat and toxins from damp-heat cause confusion; Gan Cao can clear the heart and eliminate toxins.
For anal lesions, use Xiong Huang (Realgar) for fumigation; for dry throat, use Ku Shen (Sophora) for washing.
For confusion with pus and internal heat, when pus forms, red beans can be consumed.
Yang toxin can be treated with Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga) and Bie Jia (Soft-shelled turtle); Yin toxin can be eliminated with Jiao (Pepper) and Xiong Huang.
Bie Jia pills can treat malaria; for warm malaria, Bai Hu and Gui Zhi are the main treatments.
For female malaria, use Shu Qi San; Chai Hu (Bupleurum) can be adjusted to treat cold thirst.
Hou’s great wind can lead to seizures; for head wind, use Mo San (Mastication) with Fu Zi and salt.
Fang Ji and Di Huang can treat mania; use appropriate formulas in clinical practice.
Seven-Character Mnemonic Method of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber (Part Two)
For wind-dampness affecting the joints, use Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) and Shao Yao (Peony) and Zhi Mu decoction.
For cold dampness affecting the joints, use Wu Tou (Aconite) decoction, which is the sage’s method.
Blood stasis with deficiency leads to numbness; Huang Qi (Astragalus), Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig), and Wu Wu (Five substances) are the main treatments.
For nocturnal emissions and dreams, with Yin and Yang deficiency, use Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) with Long Gu (Dragon bone) and Mu Li (Oyster).
For both Yin and Yang deficiency with deficiency labor syndrome, Xiao Jian Zhong Decoction is biased towards Yang.
When Qi, blood, Yin, and Yang are all insufficient, Huang Qi (Astragalus) and Jian Zhong Decoction can be used.
Kidney Yang deficiency with cold and low back pain, quickly use Ba Wei Shen Qi Wan (Eight Flavor Kidney Qi Pill).
For deficiency labor with insufficient wind evil, use Shu Yu Wan (Dioscorea) to adjust and supplement.
For irritability and insomnia due to Yin and blood deficiency, use Suan Zao Ren (Sour Jujube seed).
For deficiency labor with emaciation and dry blood, use Da Huang (Rhubarb) and Chi Chong (Earthworm) pills for verification.
For cold deficiency in the lungs with cough, use Gan Cao (Licorice) and Jiang (Ginger); for cold drinks obstructing the lungs, use Ma Huang (Ephedra).
For phlegm and turbidity obstructing the lungs, use Zao Jia Wan (Zao Jia pill); for virtual fire with cough, use Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) decoction.
For drinking close to surface evil, use Hou Po (Magnolia) and Ma Huang (Ephedra) for cough.
For Xiao Qing Long (Minor Blue Dragon) decoction, remove Gui and Shao Yao, and add Hou Po, Xing Ren (Apricot kernel), and Mai (Wheat).
For water retention causing cough and swelling, with a deep pulse, use Ze Qi Decoction.
For lung abscess with severe cough, use Ting Li Da Zao (Ting Li and Jujube) to clear the lungs.
For lung abscess forming pus, use Jie Geng (Platycodon) decoction; for heat and stagnation in the lungs, use Bi Xia (Bitter) and Xia (Summer) meeting.
For cold drinks with heat causing cough and wheezing, use Xiao Qing Long with Shi Gao (Gypsum) for beauty.
For liver stagnation and rebellious Qi, use Ben Tun Decoction; for misdiagnosed sweating, use Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) and add Gui.
For Fu Ling (Poria) and Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) with jujube decoction, water retention can lead to Ben Tun syndrome.
For chest obstruction with Yang deficiency and cold excess, use Guo Lou (Trichosanthes fruit), Xie Bai (Garlic), and Bai Jiu (White wine).
For phlegm and fluid retention obstructing the heart vessels, use Guo Lou (Trichosanthes fruit), Xie Bai (Garlic), and Ban Xia (Pinellia).
For chest and stomach combined with excess cold, use Zhi Shi (Bitter orange) and Xie Bai (Garlic) with Gui.
For invisible Qi obstruction, use Ren Shen (Ginseng) decoction.
For light chest obstruction, use Fu Ling (Poria), Xing Ren (Apricot kernel), and Gan Cao (Licorice) to disperse.
For Qi stagnation with tangerine peel and ginger, use urgent formulas with Yi Yi Ren (Job’s tears) and Fu Zi (Aconite).
Seven-Character Mnemonic Method of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber (Part Three)
For phlegm and Qi counterflow with heart pain, use Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig), Sheng Jiang (Fresh ginger), and Zhi Shi (Bitter orange) decoction.
For cold and Yin obstruction causing heart pain, use Wu Tou (Aconite) and Shi Zhi (Stone resin) pills.
For abdominal fullness with surface symptoms, use Pu Qi (Poria) and three substances; for fullness and heaviness due to accumulation, use three substances as the main treatment.
For spleen and stomach deficiency with cold and dampness retention, use Fu Zi (Aconite) and Jiang Mi (Glutinous rice) for vomiting.
For fullness and pain in the heart, use Da Chai Hu (Major Chai Hu) for fullness and heaviness with Da Cheng Qi Decoction.
For spleen and stomach deficiency with abdominal fullness and pain, use Da Jian Zhong Decoction for cold.
For cold accumulation and internal blockage, use Da Huang (Rhubarb) and Fu Zi (Aconite); for cold drinks causing abdominal pain, use Chi Wan (Red pill) as the main treatment.
For cold hernia around the navel, use Wu Tou (Aconite) decoction for abdominal beauty.
For blood deficiency, use Gui Jiang (Ginger) and Yang Rou (Lamb) decoction; for exterior symptoms, use Wu Tou (Aconite) and Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig).
For stasis in the liver, use Xuan Fu Hua (Inula) and Ma Zi Ren (Hemp seed) pills.
For kidney obstruction with cold and dampness, quickly use Gan Jiang (Dried ginger) and Ling Zhu (Poria) decoction.
For phlegm and Qi retention, use Ling Gui Zhu Gan Decoction; for slight water retention, use Ba Wei Shen Qi Wan (Eight Flavor Kidney Qi Pill).
For water retention causing cough, use Xiao Qing Long (Minor Blue Dragon) decoction; for water retention with severe cough, use the same treatment as for suspended water.
For water retention with external cold, use Xiao Qing Long decoction to treat cold water.
For excessive salivation and dry mouth with Qi counterflow, use Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig), Ling Guo (Ling Guo), and Gan Cao (Licorice) to dispel.
For counterflow Qi with excessive salivation, use Ling Guo (Ling Guo) and Gan Cao (Licorice) with ginger.
For post-treatment counterflow, use Ling Guo (Ling Guo) and Gan Cao (Licorice) with ginger.
For water retention with swelling, use Gan Cao (Licorice) and Xing Ren (Apricot kernel) to disperse.
For water retention with heat, use Da Huang (Rhubarb) to clear heat.
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