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To treat sudden onset of dysphagia and esophageal obstruction (Yi Ge) with Qi stagnation, where food and drink cannot pass down: Use Chutou Kang (Rice Husk, *Oryza sativa* husk), made into honey pills the size of a bullet. At any time, hold one pill in the mouth, swallow saliva to guide it down.

To treat severe blockage and inability to swallow: Burn Lingyang Jiao (Antelope Horn, *Saiga tatarica* horn) to ash, grind into powder, mix with water, and take one Fangcun Bi (a square-inch measure, approx. 3-5g).

Another prescription: Dry the throat knot of a wild wolf, grind into powder, take half a Qian (approx. 1.5-3g) mixed in soup or drink.

Another prescription: Use the beak of an cormorant (*Phalacrocorax carbo*) [Note: Text implies using part of the bird or its action metaphorically]; swallowing follows immediately.

To treat the Five Types of Dysphagia (Wu Ye - Qi, You, Shi, Lao, Si types) causing stagnation in the heart and diaphragm, irritability, vomiting, and inability to eat: Use Wugen (Reed Rhizome, *Phragmites communis* rhizome) five Liang (approx. 150-250g), finely chopped. Add three Zhan (approx. 600ml) of water, boil down to one Zhan, remove dregs, and take warm.

Another prescription: Take Tou Gou (Scalp Scurf/Dirt from head) the size of a bean, decoct in Jiang Shui (Sour Rice Water) and take; cure is immediate.

To treat Diaphragmatic Qi and food dysphagia when other medicines are ineffective: Burn Qiaofu Ke (Nest of the Weaver Bird/Bullfinch) to ash, grind into powder. Take three Qian (approx. 9-15g) each time, mixed with warm wine. One nest can treat one person; it is very effective.

To treat food dysphagia: Chao Fu Zi (Fried Prepared Aconite Root, *Aconitum carmichaelii* lateral root) remove hairs, grind into powder. Mix with Chenpi Tang (Tangerine Peel Decoction) and take 1-2 Qian. Three times daily; also treats Heart Pain.

To treat Regurgitation (Fan Wei): Boil Wei Pi (Weasel Skin, *Mustela sibirica* skin) in water and drink, or cook its meat with five flavors and eat. Do not consume bones, as they cause emaciation and shrinking.

To treat regurgitation with vomiting of food, and phlegm-fluid retention in the chest and heart: Use Chenpi (Dried Tangerine Peel, *Citrus reticulata* pericarp) and Lan Xian Qiao (Rotten Clam Shell) burn to ash, grind into powder. Take one Fangcun Bi with drink; also treats Essence Loss (Shi Jing). Rotten shells of River Snails (*Cipangopaludina chinensis*) are also suitable.

To treat regurgitation with incessant dry heaving: Mix Zhugan Zhi (Sugarcane Juice) seven Sheng (approx. 1400ml) and Jiang Zhi (Ginger Juice) one Sheng (approx. 200ml). Divide into five doses.

To treat regurgitation: Mix Mihouli Teng (Monkey Pear Vine) juice with Ginger juice and take.

To treat regurgitation with vomiting and rebellious Qi ascending: Use Baijiezi (White Mustard Seed, *Sinapis alba* seed), sun-dry and grind into powder. Take one Fangcun Bi mixed with wine.

Another prescription: Drink one Zhong (cup) of Hei Lv Niao (Black Donkey Urine); cure is immediate. Parasites may be vomited out.

Another prescription: Use Bao Yi (Placenta) aged 3-5 years, dissolve in water to make one Zhong, mix with good wine, and drink while hot.

To treat regurgitation: Grind Chen Shibing (Aged Persimmon Cake, *Diospyros kaki* fruit) into powder, take mixed with wine.

Another prescription: Use Tangli Ye (Pyrus betulaefolia Leaf), stir-fry with oil to remove thorns, grind into powder, take mixed with wine.

Another prescription: Slice Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root, *Aconitum carmichaelii* lateral root), hollow out holes, place forty Dingxiang (Cloves, *Syzygium aromaticum* flower bud) inside, reassemble, tie with thread. Place in a clay pot, soak with Shengjiang Zhi (Ginger Juice) covering the Fuzi, simmer slowly on low heat until dry. Take Dingxiang and Fuzi, grind into powder, place in palm, lick and consume occasionally.

Another prescription: Take one Fuzi weighing 1.2 Qian (approx. 37.5g), soak in Mi Tan Shui (Rice Washing Water) for three nights. Drill 49 holes in the Fuzi, insert 49 Baixiang (White Civet Musk/Civet, *Viverra zibetha* secretion or similar aromatic substance, often confused with Bai Dingxiang which is Clove, but here likely refers to a specific mineral or animal product contextually distinct from the previous clove recipe, though 'Bai Dingxiang' usually means Clove in some contexts, wait, 'Bai Dingxiang' is often a synonym for Clove in folk medicine, but let's stick to text: White Clove/Civet? Actually, in many texts, Bai Dingxiang is Clove. However, given the quantity 49, it might be a specific preparation. Let's translate literally: 49 Bai Dingxiang). Wrap first in wet paper, then seal with Huang Ni (Yellow Clay) half a finger thick. Fire until red hot. Cool, remove clay to eliminate fire toxicity, grind into powder. Take one Qian (approx. 3g) on an empty stomach with Guipi Tang (Cinnamon Bark Decoction). If ineffective, crush Congbai (Green Onion White) and Honey, apply to the umbilicus.

Another prescription: Take one large Fuzi, place on tile, heat from all sides, quench in Ginger juice. Repeat heating and quenching until only half a bowl of ginger juice remains. Dry and grind into powder. Take two Qian (approx. 6g), add one Zhan (approx. 200ml) of water, decoct with Su Mi (Millet, *Panicum miliaceum*) to 70% volume. Cure within three doses. Alternatively, grind into powder and take mixed with Millet drink.

Another prescription: Take one Fuzi and one slice of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger, *Zingiber officinale* rhizome), finely chop and decoct together. Grind into paste consistency, take with Mi Yin (Rice Drink).

Another prescription: Decoct Suké (Poppy Capsule, *Papaver somniferum* capsule) in water and drink.

Another prescription: Burn Qianchui Hua (One Thousand Hammer Flower, possibly *Hibiscus mutabilis* or similar folk herb) to ash retaining its nature, grind into powder, take mixed with wine.

To treat regurgitation with vomiting where fluids cannot stay: Take Hei Qian (Black Lead/Litharge, *Lithargyrum*) and Shuiyin (Mercury, *Hydrargyrum*) 1.5 Qian each. Fuse them on low heat into sand-like grains, grind fine. Mix with Dingxiang (Cloves, *Syzygium aromaticum*) 3 Qian, Guanzi Gui (Official Cinnamon Bark, *Cinnamomum cassia* bark) 1 Qian, and Liu Huang (Sulfur, *Sulfur*) 5 Qian, all ground to powder. Take 3 Qian each time, mixed with 3 Qian of Ginger juice and Small Yellow Millet soup, take on an empty stomach.

To treat regurgitation and vomiting: Take 30 Muguezi (Euphorbia Seed, *Euphorbia lathyris* seed), remove skin and oil, grind to powder. Mix with Niuxian (Cow Saliva) and Fengmi (Honey) 0.5 Jin each. Slowly simmer in a silver/ceramic vessel. Stir with 7 Huai Tiao (Locust Branches, *Sophora japonica* branch) until dry. Take two spoons mixed with white porridge, three times daily.

Another prescription: Take one Zao (Jujube, *Ziziphus jujuba* fruit), remove pit, wrap one Quan Banmao (Whole Mylabris Beetle, *Mylabris phalerata*) inside. Roast slowly until cooked, remove beetle, eat the jujube hollowed/filled, send down with plain water.

To treat chronic regurgitation unhealed and incessant vomiting in children: Yan Xiuhuang (Refined Sulfur, *Sulfur*) 0.5 Liang (approx. 15-25g) finely ground. Add Shuiyin (Mercury, *Hydrargyrum*) 2.5 Qian, grind together until no mercury stars remain. Take 3 Qian each time, on an empty stomach, mixed with Ginger juice and one Zhong of wine, heated and taken. Cover with blanket to induce sweating; cure follows.