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The condition of Ge-Ye (Dysphagia and Esophageal Obstruction) is mentioned in the *Neijing* (Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor) with only one sentence: "Jie of the Three Yangs is called Ge." Zhang Hezi (Zhang Congzheng, courtesy name Hezi) subsequently interpreted this. He stated that the "Three Yangs" refer to the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Bladder. When these are Jie (constrained/knotted), the Two Yin (anterior and posterior orifices) become obstructed, body fluids fail to circulate, causing Qi to rebel and ascend. While this explanation correctly addresses the pathogenesis, it fails to explore the root causes of why the Three Yangs become constrained. Later, Zhang Jimeng (Zhang Gao) claimed this was a disorder of the spirit and mind, curable only through introspection and quiet cultivation. This insight accurately hit the mark of the disease's nature. Generally, this ailment often arises from sorrow and excessive thinking, damaging the Heart and Spleen, leading to insufficient blood generation. Over time, this leads to internal simmering, causing Liver Fire to blaze fiercely and Kidney Water to dry up further. Once the Yin of the Five Zang organs is exhausted, how can the Yang of the Six Fu organs remain sufficient? Consequently, dryness above results in Ye (dysphagia/choking), and dryness below results in Ge (esophageal obstruction). It is like a river blocked, cutting off supply routes; those relying on food cannot eat and must wait for fate. At such times, dredging the downstream flow is inferior to clearing the source. Then, water falls from the sky, rushing down swiftly, returning to its old course. Therefore, for those suffering from Ge-Ye, if one wishes to restore dried-up blood, nothing is better than banishing the Seven Emotions (Joy, Anger, Worry, Pensiveness, Sadness, Fear, Fright), abandoning hobbies/desires, staying away from sensual pleasures, keeping the mind as still as dead ash and wood, and the body as unmoored as a boat, cultivating silence akin to a servant attending a Zen master. Only then can Stillness overcome Movement, Kidney Water rise, Heart Fire descend, and body fluids gradually circulate, allowing one to follow natural laws and enjoy longevity. Who says the great elixir for treating Ge-Ye does not come from within oneself? Abandoning this to seek elsewhere, one might only rely on nourishing Blood and generating fluids, relieving stagnation and regulating Qi, assisted by methods to descend Fire. This may be one approach. In the handwritten collection of Li Jiang, Minister of War, three taels of Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) juice were taken, mixed with millet, egg white, and Xiebai (Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus), and cooked into porridge for consumption. Its lubricating property was said to unblock the Yangming channel, achieving miraculous effects. As for Wang Taipu (Wang Bing), he distinguished between "food immediately vomited out" and "food eaten then regurgitated" based on the presence or absence of Fire, which deserves careful reference and adjustment. Ultimately, this disease mostly afflicts those burdened by worries and fears, while those living in leisure rarely suffer from it. Thus, we know that herbal medicines and acupuncture stones cannot always overcome the disease; the principle is clear.

Disui Jian (Earth Marrow Decoction): Treats constipation due to Blood Dryness.
Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Recens, 1 jin), Lujiao Jiao (Colla Cornus Cervi, 2 liang 4 qian), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 8 qian, juiced), Baimi (Mell, 2 he), Jiu (Vinum, 4 he), Zisuzi (Perillae Fructus, 4 qian, ground with wine).
Boil Sheng Dihuang over mild and strong fire until it becomes a paste. Remove dregs. Add the wine-ground Zisuzi and continue boiling for 10-20 boils. Add Lujiao Jiao; once melted, add Shengjiang juice and Baimi. Boil again until thick. Store in a ceramic vessel. Take by dissolving in wine.

Banxiexia Tang (Major Pinellia Decoction): Treats Wei Fan (Stomantic Regurgitation/Vomiting) with abundant Phlegm-Dampness.
Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 5 qian), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 3 qian), Baimi (Mell, 2 qian).
Use two zhong of water. Mix with honey and stir vigorously one hundred times. Decoct and take orally.

Hewei Tang (Harmonize Stomach Decoction)
Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 1.5 qian), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 6 fen, soil-fried), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 1 qian), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 7 fen, soil-fried), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, 1 qian, wine-fried), Fushen (Poria cum Radice, 1 qian), Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma, 5 fen), Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata, 7 fen), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 7 fen), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 4 fen, bran-fried), Honghua (Carthami Flos, 3 fen), Suzi (Perillae Fructus, 1.5 qian).
Grind Chenbitu (Old Wall Earth) finely, mix with running water, clarify, and use the clarified water to decoct the herbs. Add a small amount of Shengjiang juice and Baimi. Take orally mixed with 1-2 spoons of Tongbian (Child's Urine).