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[Baizhu Fuzi Decoction] Treats abdominal distension and fullness caused by cold pathogen directly invading the middle jiao (Spleen and Stomach), excessive production of saliva and clear nasal discharge; or frequent urination, pain in the soles of the feet, heaviness of the body making it difficult to stand or walk, bone soreness and weakness, somnolence, coldness of the scrotum, occasional dull pain, visual hallucinations of ghosts, dreaming of deceased persons, and pain in the waist, back, shoulder blades, eyes, and spinal column.

Baizhu Rhizoma (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fuzii Radix Preparata (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix) [processed, skin and umbilicus removed], Cangzhu Rhizoma (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Chenpi Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Houpo Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) [prepared with ginger juice], Banxia Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae (Pinelliae Rhizoma) [washed with boiling water], Fuling Sclerotium Poriae (Sclerotium Poriae), Zhuling Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati (Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati) [skin removed], each 1.5 liang (approx. 45g); Zexie Rhizoma Alismatis Orientales (Rhizoma Alismatis), Rouguai Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae), each 4 qian (approx. 12g). The above herbs are chopped into pieces the size of hemp seeds. Each dose is 0.5 liang (approx. 15g), boiled with 3 cups of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger until reduced to 1 cup. Strain and take warm before meals. Adjust dosage according to the patient's deficiency or excess condition.

[Note] Li Gao stated: Disorders of the Spleen and Stomach include Heat-Zhong and Cold-Zhong. Heat-Zhong refers to a disease where Fire pathogen invades the Earth position (Spleen/Stomach); treatment should raise clear Yang and drain Yin-Fire, thus utilizing formulas such as Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction) and Xieyin Huoyang Tang (Drain Yin Fire and Raise Yang Decoction). Cold-Zhong refers to a disease where Water pathogen counter-insults Earth; treatment should downwardly eliminate Water dampness and dry Spleen dampness, thus utilizing Zhuling, Baizhu, Zexie, Cangzhu, Chenpi, Houpo, Banxia, along with Rougui and Fuzi to strengthen Yang, overcome cold, and promote blood circulation, thereby curing Cold-Zhong.

[Commentary] Li Gao formulated this decoction for cases of internal abundance of Cold-Dampness in the Spleen and Stomach, manifesting as abdominal distension, polyuria, external overflow of saliva and mucus, weak legs, pain in the waist/spine and testicles, provided that the Righteous Qi (Zhengqi) is not yet deficient. However, if the Middle Qi is already deficient, and both internal and external Cold-Dampness are abundant, leading to Water insulting Earth, it is superior to use Lizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) added with Fuzi, Cangzhu, and Fuling.

[Gehua Jiecheng Tang] Treats diseases caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

Lianhua Qingpi (Green Peel of Lotus Flower) [pulp removed], Muxiang Radix Aucklandiae (Radix Aucklandiae), each 5 fen (approx. 1.5g); Juqi Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) [white pith removed], BaiFuling Sclerotium Poriae (Sclerotium Poriae), Renshen Radix Ginseng (Radix Ginseng), Zhuling Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati (Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati), each 1.5 qian (approx. 4.5g); Shenqu Massamedicated Saccharomyces (Massa Medicata Fermentata), Zexie Rhizoma Alismatis Orientales (Rhizoma Alismatis), Ganjiang Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens), Baizhu Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), each 2 qian (approx. 6g); Baidoukou Ren Semen Amomi Rotundae (Semen Amomi Rotundae), Gehua Flos Speranskiae Tuberculatae (Flos Speranskiae Tuberculatae), Sharen Fructus Amomi Rotundae (Fructus Amomi Rotundae), each 5 qian (approx. 15g). Grind all ingredients into a fine powder and mix evenly. Take 3 qian (approx. 9g) per dose, mixed with warm water. If a slight sweat is induced, the alcohol-induced illness will be resolved. Do not rely on this formula to consume excessive alcohol; frequent administration to induce sweating damages natural lifespan.

[Note] Wine is transformed from the essence of food and fluids; its nature is damp and hot. Moderate consumption harmonizes Qi and Blood, smooths Yin and Yang, assists Middle Qi internally, and defends against external pathogens. Excessive and unregulated drinking lightly injures the Spleen and Stomach, and heavily damages Spirit and Yuan Qi. Therefore, intoxicated individuals may experience dizziness, irritability, dry retching, nausea, vomiting immediately after eating, general body soreness and weakness, fever, headache, gastric discomfort with acid regurgitation, chest and diaphragm oppression, dry mouth and tongue, trembling of hands and feet, mental confusion, loss of appetite, turbid urine, and loose stools. These are all manifestations of Damp-Heat injuring form and Qi.

[Commentary] Li Gao stated: Patients with alcohol-induced illness are often mistakenly treated with drastic Hot or Cold purgatives. This harms the formless Yuan Qi while unnecessarily attacking the formed Yin Blood, which is a grave error. Drastic heat injures Yin, and drastic cold injures the Stomach, leading to the depletion of Yuan Qi, leaving the Seven Spirits without foundation, shortening life, or resulting in chronic deficiency disorders. Therefore, this formula was created: Gehua is used as the Sovereign herb, assisted by acrid-aromatic substances; Shenqu is used, assisted by Qi-moving substances; Fuling and Zexie are used, assisted by sweet-warm substances. Inducing sweat after ingestion resolves pathogens externally in the muscles and clears Heat internally in the Yangming channel, dispersing the affliction through upper/lower and internal/external pathways, transforming foulness into fragrance and turbidity into clarity, restoring harmony.