〔气鼓提纲〕 鼓证原由气结成，坚如铁石病非轻，治宜开郁兼除湿，更要清风效乃呈。
桂枝姜砂汤
（证附） 泽夏姜砂共桂枝，苓甘芍药杏仁施，病成气鼓原能治，疏木扶脾法合宜。
胃苓汤
（证附） 二苓浓朴共陈皮，术泽姜甘合桂枝，导气有功兼利水，病成臌证总能医。
六君子证
（方见疟疾） 证属脾虚不运时，病成气臌治休迟，六君子用方真妙，攻补兼施效出奇。
〔水胀提纲〕 胀病原由水逆行，洪流泛滥肿初成，治宜发汗兼通利，再化真阳患乃平。
苓桂麻黄汤
（证附） 水胀初成发汗宜，桂麻解表效神奇，茯苓泽泻专除湿，夏杏降冲草补脾。
苓桂阿胶汤
（证附） 胀证如当利水时，二苓泽泻用相宜，化阴惟有阿胶妙，扶助真阳赖
桂枝。
小青龙证 真武证
（二方俱见伤寒） 如逢水在太阳时，方用青龙发汗宜，倘入少阴当化气，
汤煎真武效尤奇。
防己黄 汤
（证附） 姜甘术枣共黄 ，防己加来去湿宜，此药能将风水治，古人立法总神奇。
防己茯苓汤
（证附） 皮水由来肿四肢，药须防己共黄 ，
茯苓去湿甘培土，化出真阳用桂枝。
桂甘麻辛附子汤
（证附） 驱除正水用何方，辛附麻黄善化阳，姜桂再兼甘草入，挽回生气有专长。
桂枝苓泽汤
（证附） 合用生姜与桂枝，泽苓半夏杏仁施，桑甘防己宜同入，臌胀均医效出奇。
[Outline of Qi Drum]
The drum-like distension syndrome originally arises from the accumulation of qi stagnation. The abdomen becomes hard as iron and stone, indicating a non-mild condition. Treatment should focus on resolving depression (relieving qi stagnation) and eliminating dampness, while also clearing wind to achieve efficacy.
Guizhi Jiangsha Tang (Cinnamon Twig, Ginger, and Amomum Decoction)
(Attached Prescription Note)
Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome), Xia Kuang (Pinellia Tuber), Jiang (Dried Ginger), Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit) are combined with Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig). Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Shao Yao (Peony Root), and Xing Ren (Apricot Seed) are administered. This prescription can treat qi drum once formed; its method of soothing the Liver (Wood) and supporting the Spleen is appropriate.
Weiling Tang (Stomach and Poria Decoction)
(Attached Prescription Note)
Ling (Poria) and Fu Ling (Polyporus), Hou Po (Magnolia Bark), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel) are combined; Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome), Jiang (Dried Ginger), Gan Cao (Licorice Root) are combined with Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig). It has merit in guiding qi and promoting urination, and can generally treat drum-like distension once formed.
Liujunzi Tang Syndrome (Six Gentlemen Decoction Syndrome)
(Prescription see Malaria chapter)
The syndrome belongs to Spleen deficiency with failure of transportation and transformation. When qi drum forms, treatment should not be delayed. Using Liujunzi Tang is truly ingenious; combining attack (draining excess) and tonification yields extraordinary effects.
[Outline of Water Swelling]
Water swelling syndrome originally arises from the retrograde flow of water fluids. Flood-like overflow leads to initial edema formation. Treatment should employ sweating to release the exterior and promoting urination to unblock, followed by transforming True Yang to calm the patient.
Linggui Mahuang Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, and Ephedra Decoction)
(Attached Prescription Note)
When water swelling is initially formed, sweating is appropriate. Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) and Mahuang (Ephedra Herb) resolve the exterior with miraculous effect. Fu Ling (Poria) and Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome) specialize in eliminating dampness. Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber) and Xing Ren (Apricot Seed) descend rebellious qi, while Gan Cao (Licorice Root) tonifies the Spleen.
Linggui Ejiao Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction)
(Attached Prescription Note)
When swelling requires promoting urination, Er Ling (Poria and Polyporus), Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome), and Xie (likely referring to Ze Xie or similar diuretic) are appropriately used. To transform Yin, only Ejiao (Donkey-Hide Gelatin) is exquisite; to support True Yang, reliance is placed on Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig).
Xiao Qinglong Tang Syndrome & Zhenwu Tang Syndrome (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction Syndrome & True Warrior Decoction Syndrome)
(Both prescriptions appear in the Shanghan Treatise chapter)
If water resides in the Taiyang (Greater Yang) stage, using Xiao Qinglong Tang for sweating is appropriate. If it enters the Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) stage, qi transformation is required; decocting Zhenwu Tang yields particularly miraculous effects.
Fangji Huangqi Tang (Stephania Root and Astragalus Decoction)
(Attached Prescription Note)
Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Da Zao (Jujube Fruit) are combined with Huang Qi (Astragalus Root); adding Fang Ji (Stephania Root) makes it suitable for removing dampness. This medicine can treat Fengshui (Wind-Water) syndrome; ancient legislative methods are always miraculous.
Fangji Fuling Tang (Stephania Root and Poria Decoction)
(Attached Prescription Note)
Pi Shui (Skin Water) originates from swelling of the four limbs. Medicines must include Fang Ji (Stephania Root) and Huang Qi (Astragalus Root). Fuling (Poria) eliminates dampness, Gan Cao (Licorice Root) cultivates Earth (Spleen), and Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) is used to generate True Yang.
Guizhi Gancao Maxing Fuzi Tang (Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Ephedra, Asarum, and Aconite Decoction)
(Attached Prescription Note)
What prescription drives out Zheng Shui (True Water)? Xin (Asarum), Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite Root), and Mahuang (Ephedra Herb) excel at transforming Yang. Adding Jiang (Ginger), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), and Gan Cao (Licorice Root) specializes in restoring vital energy.
Guizhi Lingze Tang (Cinnamon Twig, Poria, and Alisma Decoction)
(Attached Prescription Note)
Combining Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig); Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome), Fuling (Poria), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), and Xing Ren (Apricot Seed) are administered. Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), and Fang Ji (Stephania Root) are suitably added together. All types of drum-like distension can be treated with extraordinary efficacy.