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[Outline of Mouth Ulcers, Gingival Ulceration and Bleeding] Heart fire combined with frequent generation of Lung and Stomach fire; excessive heat damages body fluids, presenting obvious pathological signs. Gingival ulceration, mouth ulcers, and bleeding occur together; the formation of this syndrome is generally not mild.
Ganlu Yin (Sweet Dew Decoction)
Shengdi Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Shudi Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Tiantong (Asparagi Rhizoma), and Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix) have good flavors; Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis), and Pipa Ye (Loquat Leaf) are combined. Its efficacy in nourishing yin and descending fire is particularly great; this famous prescription named "Xianlu" (Immortal Dew) is praised by the world.

[Outline of Shi Yi (Excessive Eating without Weight Gain)] Pathogenic heat from the Large Intestine enters the Yangming channel; despite frequent meals, emaciation presents. Stomach fire may transfer to the Gallbladder organ. Collectively termed "Shi Yi," differentiation should prioritize clearing heat.
Ganlu Yin (Prescription see above)

[Outline of San Xiao (Three Wasting-Thirst Syndromes)] Upper jiao heat damages body fluids causing severe thirst; frequent abdominal hunger belongs to the Middle jiao. Combined with scanty drinking and profuse urination, this syndrome is clearly Lower Xiao.
Bawei Wan (Eight-Ingredient Pill)
(Syndrome Annotation) Dry-heat previously damaged the Liver and Lung meridians; damp-cold stagnates in the Kidney and Spleen organs. Treatment should utilize Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma) and Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) along with Dan Yao (Pill Medicine), including Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), and Fuling (Poria).
Liujun Dihuang Jiawei Tang (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Decoction with Added Ingredients)
(Syndrome Annotation) Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus) and Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) are shared with Danpi (Moutan Cortex); Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma) and Fuling (Poria) are applied with Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex). Further utilizing Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) combined with Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), diseases characterized by lower cold and upper heat can be fully cured.
Wuling San Syndrome
(Prescription see Shanghan Lun) Thirst prompting desire to drink accompanied by mental restlessness; incomplete urination is the source of disease. Using the original Wuling San formula is effective; the subtlety of warming channels and removing dampness is hard to describe.
Zhuling Tang Syndrome
(Prescription see Shanghan Lun) Upper thirst, lower strangury, with dampness in the middle; further complicated by Liver wood stagnation generating dryness and wind. Utilizing Zhuling Tang originally can treat it, removing heat and eliminating pathogens to unblock water passages.
Guifu Lingwu Tang (Cinnamon, Aconite, Poria, and Black Tortoise Decoction)
(Syndrome Annotation) Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Longgu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi), Wumei (Mume Fructus), and Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma) are beneficial; Fuling (Poria), Muli (Concha Ostreae), and Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) are combined. Water-cold and Earth-dampness are all treated; for frequent urination and wasting-thirst, this prescription is used.
Lizhong Wan/Tang (Regulate the Middle Pill/Decoction)
(Syndrome Annotation Prescription see Huoluan Chapter) Lack of stomach fluids is attributed to the Spleen; dysregulation of water passages occurs when the Lung is diseased. Only Lizhong Wan can be used; adding Gualou (Trichosanthis Fructus) and doubling Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) to make a decoction is suitable.

[Outline of Xu Lao (Deficiency Consumption)] Qi, blood, spirit, and essence are damaged; limbs lack strength and deteriorate daily. How to treat deficiency consumption? Tonifying the Central Palace (Spleen and Stomach) is the excellent method.
Xiao Jianzhong Tang Syndrome
(Prescription see Shanghan Lun) Internal urgency and abdominal pain, palpitations, and epistaxis occur; limb soreness, nocturnal emission, and spermatorrhea happen. Dry throat, parched mouth, and accompanying irritability and heat appear; taking Jianzhong Tang yields efficacy.
Huangqi Jianzhong Tang (Astragalus Regulate the Middle Decoction)
(Syndrome Annotation) Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Zao (Jujubae Fructus), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), and Yitang (Meli Saccharum) are combined; Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) and Huangqi (Astragali Radix) assist effectively. Internal urgency combined with various deficiencies; the weak body takes this to attain health.
Guizhi Longgu Muli Tang Syndrome
(Prescription see Shanghan Lun) Abdominal tension and urgency preventing peace; dizziness and cold sensation at the penis head. Blood loss, spermatorrhea, and undigested stool diarrhea occur; xu-kou-chi pulse patterns must be observed.
Guizhi Longgu Muli Tang Syndrome
(Prescription see Shanghan Lun) Pulse forms present as kou, dong, jin, and wei characteristics; women experience dream intercourse, men suffer spermatorrhea. The disease belongs to deficiency consumption; how to treat it? Calming the spirit and tonifying qi allows the patient to recover.
Bawei Shenqi Wan Syndrome
(Prescription see Jiaoxi Chapter) Deficiency consumption causes lower back pain with inability to support strength; spasms, fright, and cramping occur in the lower abdomen during times of urgency. Incomplete urination requires rapid treatment; the pill must be Bawei Wan for optimal suitability.