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Zhang Zhongjing stated: In summer, contracting wind-dampness results in a body heavy as if weighed down by mountains, unable to turn or shift position. It is appropriate to treat with herbs that dispel wind, overcome dampness, and clear heat. He further stated: For wind-dampness presenting with a floating pulse, heaviness of the body, sweating, and aversion to wind, Fangji Huangqi Tang (Acanthopanacis Cortex and Astragali Decoction) is the primary treatment. He also stated: Regarding the disease of "Kidney Fixation" (Shen Zhuo), the patient experiences bodily heaviness, coldness in the abdomen as if sitting in water, stiffness resembling ice, and inability to change posture; urination occurs involuntarily, while appetite remains normal. This pathology belongs to the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner), arising from labor-induced sweating where cold and dampness penetrate the clothing lining, developing over time. The area below the waist feels as heavy as carrying five thousand coins. Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang (Ginger, Poria, and Atractylodes Decoction) is the primary treatment.

Li Dongyuan stated: Bodily heaviness is caused by dampness. Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Decoction for Supplementing the Middle and Augmenting the Qi) combined with Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria), minus Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), is the primary treatment.

Inability to rest peacefully during sleep is termed "heaviness of the body due to dampness." Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) or Huangqin Shaoyao Tang (Scutellaria and Peony Decoction) are the primary treatments.

(Cangshu Tang by Li Dongyuan): Treats spleen and kidney deficiency, where Yuan Qi (Original Qi) fails to circulate freely, causing heaviness in the four limbs and mental fogginess after eating.
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragali Radix, 1 qian), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) (each 0.5 qian), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Jiu Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex processed with wine), Shengma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (each 0.3 qian), Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata, 0.7 qian).
Preparation: Add two cups of water, ten roots of Dengxincao (Junci Medulla), and one Jujube (Ziziphi Jujubae Fructus). Decoct until reduced to 0.8 cup. Take hot before meals.

Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang (Ginger, Poria, and Atractylodes Decoction): Treats cold-dampness affecting the kidneys, causing heaviness in the lower back preventing rising.
Ingredients: Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) (each 5 qian), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria) (each 1 liang).
Preparation: Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add five cups of water, decoct until reduced to three cups. Divide into three doses.

Fangji Huangqi Tang (Stephaniae Tetrandrae and Astragali Decoction), Xiaochaihu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction), Huangqin Shaoyao Tang (Scutellaria and Peony Decoction) (see Chapter on Cold Damage).
(Wuji San from *Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang*): Treats bodily heaviness due to excessive dampness. (Formula see Chapter on Dampness.)

The Classics state: In Spleen diseases, presenting with bodily heaviness and muscle flaccidity (Rou Wei), treat by selecting blood points from the Taiyin, Yangming, and Shaoyin meridians.

It also states: In Spleen diseases, presenting with bodily heaviness, night sweats (Dao Han), and aversion to wind, treat by selecting blood points from the Shaoyang and Taiyin meridians.

The *Neijing* (Inner Canon) states: Yellowish-red urine accompanied by a desire to lie still indicates Dan Disease (Jaundice).

The *Chaos Bing Yuan* (Source Book of Diseases and Syndromes) states: Jaundice arises from excessive consumption of alcohol and food, leading to disharmony of the Zang-Fu organs. Water and grain qi merge and transfer to the Spleen and Stomach, where they are constrained by wind-dampness. Stasis accumulates without dispersing, and heat qi stagnates and steams, causing hunger even after eating. This leads to yellowing of the body, face, nails, and urine, along with a desire to lie still. If the body shows red-black or blue-green hues, accompanied by alternating chills and fever, body pain, slightly yellow complexion, yellow dental plaque, and yellow nails, it is Jaundice. Jaundice with thirst is difficult to treat; jaundice without thirst is curable. If the pathogen originates in the Yin aspect, vomiting will occur; if in the Yang aspect, there will be shivering chills and slight fever.

It also states: Jaundice presents with generalized body pain, fever, and a deep yellow facial complexion persisting for seven to eight days. If high fever is present with a bloody taste in the mouth, purgation is indicated, following methods similar to those for Liver excess syndromes, with urgency in the lower abdomen. If the eyes are dry and painful, nasal bone pain, stiffness in both arms and neck, and tension in the lower back occur, this confirms Jaundice. Bowel movements are often constipated; however, if urination becomes smooth and profuse, death can be avoided. There is no need to induce frequent bowel movements, as this may cause abdominal distension and anorexia. This occurs because cold-dampness remains at the exterior, trapping heat within the Spleen and Stomach. When the Couli (pores) fail to open, stasis-heat combats retained food, causing vexation and郁结 (stagnation) that cannot dissipate, blocking both large and small bowel movements. Consequently, the body and face turn yellow.