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The *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* (Treatise on the Pathogenesis and Manifestations of All Diseases) states: Cases of hematemesis (vomiting blood) are all caused by severe deficiency and damage, as well as excessive alcohol consumption and physical overexertion.

The classic text *Yimen Fang* (Medical Gate Formulas) states: In patients suffering from hematemesis or hemoptysis, if accompanied by wheezing, coughing, and an inability to lie flat on the right side, the prognosis is generally poor and difficult to treat.

*Ge Shi Fang* (Formulas by Ge Hong) for sudden hematemesis:
Take one sheng of Puhuang (Corydalis Rhizome).

Another formula: Decoct Shusu (Perilla Leaf) thickly and drink the juice. This is also effective for treating lower gastrointestinal bleeding and metrorrhagia.

*Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) for hematemesis:
Take Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Powder), one fangcun bi (a square-inch measure) per dose, up to twenty times day and night.

Another formula: Burn disordered hair into ash, take one fangcun bi with water, three times daily.

Another formula: Take cooked Aiye (Mugwort Leaf) equivalent to the size of three chicken eggs, add five sheng of water, decoct until two sheng remain, and take in one dose.

Another formula: Moxibustion at Weiwuan (CV12, Conception Vessel 12), 300 moxa cones.

Another formula: Moxibustion at Xiong tang acupoint, 5 moxa cones.

*Duanju Fang* (Short Drama Formulas) for hematemesis:
Use He Gen (Lotus Root Rhizome) growing facing east, crush and squeeze to obtain one to two sheng of juice, take in one dose for immediate cure. It is also used to treat hemorrhoidal bleeding caused by "Gu" toxicity, women's abdominal and lumbar pain, and postpartum discharge of clear blood.

*Luyuan Fang* (Verified Records Formulas) Ginger Soup for Blood Disorders:
Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger, five liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, two liang), Gancao (Licorice Root, three liang), Dazao (Jujube Fruit, ten pieces).
These four ingredients are cut into small pieces, added to three sheng of water, and decocted until one and a half sheng remain. Divide into two doses.

*Fan Wang Fang* (Formulas of Fan Wang) for persistent hematemesis and hematochezia:
Sheng Dihuang (Rehmannia Root, one sheng), cut into pieces, decoct with five sheng of clear wine over low heat until two and a half sheng remain. Strain the dregs. Strong individuals take in one dose; the elderly and children divide into two doses.

*Ling Li Fang* (Formulas of Ling Li) for hematemesis and melena:
Gan Dihuang (Dried Rehmannia Root), Huangqin (Scutellaria Root) (two liang each).
These two ingredients are pulverized and sifted. Take one fangcun bi with wine, three times daily.

*Seng Shen Fang* (Monk Shen's Formulas) for hematemesis:
Longgu (Fossilized Bones, appropriate amount), pulverized. Take one fangcun bi with warm wine, five to six times daily. The dosage may increase to two or three fangcun bi. It is also used for hematuria.

*Yimen Fang* Single Herb Formula for Hematemesis:
Sheng Dihuang Juice (one sheng and two he), Baijiao (Animal Glue, one liang). Steam in a copper vessel until melted. Take in one dose. After three doses, it will surely cure effectively.

*Longmen Fang* for sudden persistent hematemesis:
Take one jin of Tu Zhong Huangtu (Yellow Earth from the bottom of the stove). Add one da sheng and three he of water, grind, clarify, and drink.

*Guangli Fang* for persistent hematemesis:
Crush Ciji (Thistle) and its roots to extract half a sheng of juice, take in one dose.

Another formula: Crush Sheng Gegen (Kudzu Root) to extract half a da sheng of juice, take in one dose. (*Seng Shen Fang* notes: Used for critical cases of hematemesis nearing death.)