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To treat distension and fullness of the heart and abdomen, use one heaping measure of *Mylabris* seeds (Wuqingzi), add one sheng of water, mix and grind to extract one zhen of juice, take in one dose. Shortly after, there will be bowel movement or vomiting, and the abdomen will naturally feel loose, or it may heal through sweating.

To treat edema with abdominal distension, grind *Ricinus communis* seeds (Bimazi) into fine powder and take orally. For robust individuals, take five grains.

For cases of abdominal distension where oral medication cannot be taken, roast a single bulb of garlic until cooked, peel it, wrap it in cotton, and insert it into the lower orifice (anus). Replace when it cools down.

To treat obstruction and distension with inability to pass stool and urine, also use garlic as described above; qi flow will then be unblocked.

To treat generalized body swelling and distension with shortness of breath preventing lying flat, take one heaping measure of *Prunus japonica* kernels (Yuliren), grind into powder, mix with flour to make cakes. Once ingested, bowel movements will become smooth, and breathing will stabilize.

To treat abdominal distension, use one *Aconitum carmichaelii* root (Wutou), three jujubes, and seven apricot kernels (Xingren) peeled and de-veined. Use all raw materials, pound them into a paste in a wooden or stone mortar, and form pills the size of paulownia seeds. [Text incomplete]

To treat drum-like distension (Guzhang) with dry, dark, emaciated skin, excessive thirst, and irritability, finely chop *Verbena officinalis* herb (Mabiancao), dry it in the sun, ensuring no exposure to fire. Boil with wine or water until the flavor is extracted, then remove dregs. [Text incomplete]

To treat internal qi distension, grind *Areca catechu* seeds (Binglang) into powder. Take two qian per dose, decoct in water and drink.

To treat lower abdominal distension, use three liang of *Gastrodia elata* rhizome (Qinjiao), add two sheng of water, decoct to obtain one sheng. Divide into three doses, take warm at any time to promote unblocking.

To treat internal qi distension with panting and inability to lie flat, stir-fry one sheng of *Descurainia sophia* seeds (Tinglizi) until purple, soak in wine for seven days, then grind into a paste. Take three spoons per dose, mixed with warm wine, at any time. This is highly effective.

To treat blood and qi stagnation causing abdominal鼓胀 (drum-like distension), take four liang of *Citrus aurantium* peel (Zhiqiao), remove pith and slice. Divide into four parts, and combine with *Atractylodes macrocephala* rhizome (Cangzhu), *Raphanus sativus* seeds (Luobozǐ), *Achyranthes bidentata* root (Niuxi), and *Foeniculum vulgare* fruit (Huixiang). Form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take fifty pills per dose after meals, washed down with rice water.

To treat blockage of the Triple Burner (Sanjiao), failure of qi to ascend and descend, chest and diaphragm distension, constipation with dry stools, and scanty red urine, use equal parts of *Areca catechu* seeds (Binglang), *Citrus reticulata* peel (Chenpi), *Scutellaria baicalensis* root (Huangqin), *Rheum palmatum* root (Dahuang), *Citrus aurantium* immature fruit (Zhishi), and raw black *Pharbitis nil* seeds (Heiqianniu). Grind into powder, bind with refined honey to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 50–70 pills before bed, washed down with warm boiled water. Dosage should be adjusted according to condition. [Text incomplete]

To treat chest and abdominal fullness caused by joy, anger, worry, or overthinking, accompanied by borborygmus, moving qi, vomiting, and loss of appetite, use *Pinellia ternata* tuber (Banxia) washed seven times in water, and coarse rice (Jingmi), each two qian; roasted *Zingiber officinale* rhizome (Ganjiang) and licorice root (Gancao), two and a half qian; one large *Aconitum carmichaelii* root (Fuzi) roasted, peeled, and finely chopped. Take four qian per dose, add one zhen of water and two jujubes, decoct to reduce to 70%, and take before meals.

To treat chest and hypochondriac distension, shortness of breath, phlegm reversal, or spitting of saliva and foam, use roasted *Platycodon grandiflorus* root (Jiegeng), *Pinellia ternata* tuber (Banxia) washed in water and processed with ginger, and *Citrus reticulata* peel (Chenpi) without white pith, each one qian; bran-fried *Citrus aurantium* immature fruit (Zhishi), half a qian. Add one zhen of water and five slices of ginger, decoct to reduce to 70%, and take warm at any time.

To treat drum-like distension with epigastric and abdominal blockage/fullness, use equal parts of *Rheum palmatum* root (Dahuang), peach kernel (Taoren), and dried chicken feces (Jishigan/Coushiguan). Grind into powder. Take one qian per dose, add one zhen of water and three slices of fresh ginger, decoct into a soup to mix with the powder. Take after meals and before bed.

To treat dysfunction of the Triple Burner (Sanjiao) with chest fullness, abdominal distension, and stabbing pain caused by cold qi rushing downward, use equal parts of red *Poria cocos* sclerotium (Chifuling), ginseng root (Renshen), *Citrus reticulata* peel (Chenpi) without white pith, and roasted *Platycodon grandiflorus* root (Jiegeng). Grind into powder. [Text incomplete]

To treat drum-like distension with qi fullness, grind *Amomum kravanh* fruit (Kudingxiang/Dingxiang variant context dependent, likely Amomum or similar aromatic spice in this specific folk context, but literally "Bitter Dingle") into powder, bind with jujube pulp to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take thirty pills per dose on an empty stomach, washed down with jujube tea. Three doses are guaranteed to cure.

To treat abdominal fullness and stuffiness following dysentery, use four liang of *Atractylodes macrocephala* rhizome (Cangzhu) soaked in rice wash water and stir-fried, one liang of *Citrus reticulata* peel (Chenpi) without white pith, one liang of *Citrus reticulata* green peel (Qingpi) without pith, and two qian of *Costus root* (Muxiang). Grind into powder, bind with vinegar paste to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take twenty pills per dose on an empty stomach, washed down with warm wine. Children take 3, 5, or 7 pills, washed down with rice water.

To treat epigastric and abdominal blockage, fullness, and swelling, use two liang each of *Scutellaria baicalensis* root (Huangqin) with rough bark removed, *Rheum palmatum* root (Dahuang) with rough bark removed and soaked in wine for half a day then wrapped in paper and roasted, four liang of finely ground and purified talcum (Huashi), and four liang of the first-grade powder from one jin of stir-fried fragrant *Pharbitis nil* seeds (Qianniu). Mix into a fine powder, bind with drops of water to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 50–70 pills before bed, washed down with warm water.

If there is damp-heat lumbar pain or edema due to water-dampness, add Kansui root (Gansui);
If there is wandering pain throughout the body, add White Mustard Seed (Baijiezi);
If there is fever with swelling and pain, add Mirabilite (Puxiao);
If there is stagnation blocking joints and constipation of the intestines and stomach, add Jujube Kernel (Yuliren);
If there is heaviness in the waist and legs, add Camphor Willow Root (Zhangliugen). Add one liang of each of the above.