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Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri, stir-fried until brown) Zhimu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, steamed, each 2 liang) Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi, bark removed, 1 qian)
Processed with refined honey into pills, sized like wutong seeds. Take 70-80 pills per dose, swallowed with warm water.
Jinkui Shenqi Wan (Golden Cabinet Kidney Qi Pill) (See section on Edema).
Jiasu San (Mint Powder) (See section on Lin Syndrome).
Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Decoction for Supplementing the Middle and Augmenting Qi) (See section on Stroke-like Syndromes).

Fuling (Poria, both red and white varieties, each 5 qian) Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae, 1.5 qian) Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 2 qian) Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong, 1 qian) Zhu Gen (Root of Boehmeria nivea, 3 qian)
Decoct with rapidly flowing water and take orally. Alternatively, taking it with 2 qian of Hupo (Amber) powder is even better.

(Discussion on Intestinal Cross-over, Enuresis, and Rectal Prolapse)
The *Neijing* states: "The North corresponds to black, connects internally with the Kidney, and opens into the two yin orifices." From this, we know that the Kidney governs the two bowels. If the fluids of the Kidney meridian are dried up, fecal impaction occurs. However, there are differences among Excess Impaction (Shi Bi), Deficiency Impaction (Xu Bi), Heat Impaction (Re Bi), and Cold Impaction (Leng Bi). For instance, in Yangming Stomach Excess syndrome, characterized by dry thirst, delirious speech, and constipation, this is Excess Impaction; treat with Xiaochengqi Tang (Minor Order the Yellow Decoction) to purge. In elderly or weak individuals with insufficient essence and blood, or in postpartum women with dried-up qi and blood causing lack of lubrication in the intestines and stomach, this is Deficiency Impaction; treat with Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) added with Songziren (Pine Seed Kernel), Baiziren (Biota Seed), Rousongrong (Cistanche), Gouqi (Goji Berry), Renru (Human Milk), etc., to moisten, or use Mi Jian Dao (Honey Suppository) method to promote evacuation. If there is a dual deficiency of qi and blood, use Bazhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction). Heat Impaction presents with dry mouth, scorched lips, yellow tongue coating, dark urine, preference for cold, and aversion to heat; this is called Yang Knotting. It is suitable to use clearing heat and purging methods, primarily Sanhuang Zhiyu Wan (Three Yellows and Atractylodes Pill). Cold Impaction presents with pale lips, neutral taste in the mouth, white tongue coating, clear urine, preference for heat, and aversion to cold; this is called Yin Knotting. It is suitable to use warming herbs combined with moistening-drying methods, primarily Lizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) added with Danggui and Shaoyao. For deficient persons with constipation, one must not forcibly use purgatives. Although the stool is blocked, if the abdomen suffers no pain, simply providing moistening agents will allow natural evacuation over time. This differs from Shanghan (Cold Damage) where pathogenic heat consumes body fluids, creating an urgent situation that cannot be delayed. I once treated an elderly person with deficiency-induced constipation who felt the urge to defecate repeatedly but could not; using Siwu Tang and moistening herbs added with Shengma yielded consistent results. This is also an excellent emergency method.
If the Large Intestine is dried up and dry, causing both stool and urine to exit from the anterior orifice (urethra), this is not Intestinal Cross-over, but a sign of blood exhaustion and a state of qi and blood decline. Taking large doses of Bazhen Tang may slightly prolong life.
Enuresis has two syndromes: one caused by Spleen-Stomach weakness and insecure storage, leading to intestinal slipping and enuresis; the other caused by the rapid nature of Fire forcing urination. These should be treated differently. For Spleen deficiency, use Lizhong Tang; for excessive Fire, use Shaoyao Gancao Tang (Peony and Licorice Decoction) added with Huanglian.
Rectal prolapse also has two syndromes: one caused by qi deficiency and sinking, treated with Buzhong Yiqi Tang; the other caused by fire in the intestines and stomach leading to swelling and prolapse, treated with Siwu Tang added with Shengma, Huangqin, and He Ye (Lotus Leaf).

Xiaochengqi Tang (See section on Shaoyin Meridian Syndromes in Cold Damage).
Siwu Tang (See section on Deficiency Consumption).
Mi Jian Dao Method (See section on Cold Damage).
Bazhen Tang (See section on Deficiency Consumption).
Sanhuang Zhiyu Wan (See section on Abdominal Pain).
Lizhong Tang (See section on Cold Damage - Cold Invasion Chapter).
Wuling San (See section on Taiyang Fu Organ Disease).
Shaoyao Gancao Tang (See section on Abdominal Pain).
Buzhong Yiqi Tang (See section on Stroke-like Syndromes).