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Patient Zhang: The pulse is deficient and slow. There is anorexia and absence of hunger, accompanied by aversion to cold and edema. (This indicates Deficiency of Stomach Yang)
Prescription: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Sheng Yi Zhi (Alpinia Oxyphylla Fructus), Guang Pi (Tangerine Peel), Ban Xia Qu (Pinelliae Fermentatum), Fu Ling (Poria), Sheng Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Wei Jiang (Prepared Ginger).

Patient Yang: Stomach injury causing aversion to food. Collateral deficiency leading to wind stirring and edema. Initially treat with He Ye Mi Decoction (Lotus Leaf and Rice Decoction).
Prescription: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix), Xin Hui Pi (Chenpi/Tangerine Peel from Xinhui), Tan Xiang Ni (Sandalwood Paste), Chao Jing Mi (Fried Coix Seed or Rice Grain - context implies Rice/Jing Mi), Chao He Ye Di (Fried Lotus Leaf Stem Base).

Patient Pan: Absence of hunger and anorexia. Startling movements during light sleep. This is Heat entering the Heart Ying (Nutritive Level) and complete depletion of Stomach Yin fluids. Recovery can be expected after ten days of regulation. (This indicates Deficiency of Stomach Yin)
Prescription: Xian Sheng Di (Fresh Rehmanniae Radix), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Zhu Ye Xin (Bamboo Leaf Heart), Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seed), Yin Hua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos).

Patient Wang: Heat damaging Stomach Yin fluids. Reluctance to eat grains.
Prescription: Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Mi Chao Zhi Mu (Honey-fried Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex), Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus), Zhu Ye Xin (Bamboo Leaf Heart), Jia Ding Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root Powder from Jiading), Sheng Gan Cao (Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix), Tian Li Pi (Sweet Pear Peel).

Patient Lu (21 years old): After an exogenous disease, the pulse is wiry and forceful. Hunger is perceived but food cannot be taken; Stomach Qi is not yet harmonized. Should rest in a quiet place for recuperation.
Prescription: Xian Sheng Tou Cao (Fresh Eupatorium Fortunei Herb/Peilan), Xian Lian Zi (Fresh Lotus Seed), Fu Shen (Poria with Hostwood), Da Mai Ren (Hordeum Vulgare Grain), Chuan Hu (Dendrobii Caulis), Chao Zhi Mu (Fried Anemarrhenae Rhizoma).

Patient Zheng (43 years old): Pulse is soggy and powerless. Lips are red, tongue is dry with slight dizziness. Absence of hunger and satiety. This is due to warm weather causing excessive sweating, and further damage to Yang Qi by mental exertion. The Yang Qi that protects the exterior corresponds internally to the Stomach. If Stomach Qi rebels, it results in inability to receive food and absence of hunger.
Prescription: Chao Mai Dong (Fried Ophiopogonis Radix), Mu Gua (Chaenomelis Fructus), Wu Mei Rou (Mume Seed Flesh), Chuan Hu (Dendrobii Caulis), Da Mai Ren (Hordeum Vulgare Grain).

Certain Patient: Bi syndrome caused by Wind-Dampness Qi, resulting in absence of hunger. (This is Damp-Heat obstructing Qi in the Upper Jiao)
Prescription: Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniaca Seed), Shi Hu (Talcum), Tu Lou Pi (Trichosanthes Peel), Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Ju Hong (Tangerine Red Peel), Yu Jin (Curcumae Longae Radix).

Patient Weng (22 years old): Summer-Warmth pathogen enters from above, first affecting the Lung. Liu Hejian’s emphasis on treating the Three Jiao is very correct. Modern physicians initially use either dispersing agents or digestive aids. Dispersing consumes Qi; digesting robs the Stomach. Ultimately, the accumulated Heat remains unremoved, while Stomach Yin fluids and Lung Qi are exhausted. Thus, there is absence of hunger, anorexia, and constipation. The upper epigastrium feels like obstruction or blockage. Sour and turbid Qi are all transformed by Heat. The disease has persisted for many days; bitter-cold herbs cannot be introduced abruptly. First, propose opening and lifting the Qi aspect of the Upper Jiao.
Prescription: Su Zi (Perilla Fruit), Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniaca Seed), Tu Gua Lou Pi (Trichosanthes Peel), Pi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Jiang Xiang (Dalbergia Odorifera Lignum).

Where there is Stomach Qi, there is life; where there is no Stomach Qi, there is death. This is the general principle of all diseases. Therefore, if patients with various illnesses can eat, even if the condition is severe, it can still be rescued. If they cannot eat, even if the condition seems mild, it will inevitably worsen and prolong. This logic is easily understood by people. However, there are two paths: when fasting is indicated and when it is not. For example, when Sha-Yang pathogen transmits to the Yangming Fu organs, and the Stomach has Dry-Heat causing confusion and delirium; or in Gan Huo Luan (Dry Cholera) with blockage of ascent and descent; or during acute vomiting and diarrhea; or when Sha-toxin has not yet reached the surface; or when Plague pathogen resides in the Mu Yuan (Sea of Origin); or when Malaria pathogens are battling; or upon initial infection by Six Exogenous Pathogens, with fever and epigastric stuffiness, where pathogenic Qi fills and diffuses, causing nausea, bloating, distension, anorexia; or symptoms of Food Stagnation with aversion to food. In these cases, abstaining from grain food is acceptable. For all other conditions involving anorexia, one must attribute it to Deficiency of Stomach Yang, Deficiency of Stomach Yin, Damp-Heat obstructing Qi, or Decline of Ming Men Fire. Many such cases are scattered in other sections. It must be known that for this symptom, bland drinks and congee are detested by people, whereas spicy or salty foods are preferred. Or, foods the patient usually likes may be酌情 (judiciously) administered to awaken Stomach Qi. Only sour, greasy, sweet, and turbid substances should not be ingested. As for the treatment methods in the cases, they can be grasped at a glance, so they are not repeated here. (Commentary by Hua Yutang)