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Method 1: For anyone who feels stiffness and rigidity in the spine and back, regardless of the season, they should contract the throat, shrug the shoulders, and extend the neck upwards. Turning the head, press on both sides to the left and right, seven times for each side (total fourteen times). Once the Qi and Blood circulation is smooth and stable, then proceed with other treatments. The manipulation should start gently and become more vigorous later; it must not be vigorous first and gentle later. If there is no illness, it is beneficial to practice at three specific times: upon waking in the morning, at noon, and at sunset. If performed additionally during the Chen hour (7-9 AM) for fourteen repetitions, it can completely eliminate cold-heat disorders, pain in the lower back, spine, neck, and nape, wind-bi syndrome, sores in the mouth, wind affecting the teeth, and dizziness.

The Classics state: The Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Sanjiao (Triple Burner), and Bladder are the foundations of granary storage and the residence of Ying (Nutritive) Qi. Their flourishing manifestation appears on the white flesh surrounding the lips. It is also said: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian runs alongside the mouth and circles the lips. It is further stated: The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) branch out to connect with the lips.

"Zhezhong Fang" records: The Zang organ of the Spleen corresponds to the lips and communicates through breath; the Spleen and Stomach are interior-exteriorly paired. The meridian of the Foot-Yangming Stomach runs alongside the mouth and circles the lips. Therefore, when the Spleen and Stomach are invaded by pathogenic factors, the lips will suffer disease. Wind causes movement/twitching, Cold causes tightness/spasm, Dryness causes dryness, Heat causes cracking. Qi stagnation generates sores, while Blood deficiency leads to pale color. Treatment method: Internally, address the syndrome to clear and regulate the Spleen and Stomach; externally, apply medicinal plasters. There is no case that does not heal. If the lips are tightly contracted such that the mouth cannot open and food intake is difficult, it is called "Jin Chun" (Tight Lip), also known as "Shen Chun". If not treated urgently, death may ensue.

Xie Huang Yin Zi (Drain the Yellow Decoction): Treats wind-heat accumulation in the Spleen Meridian, causing dry, burning, cracked lips without blood color. (Formula seen previously.)

Duhuo San (Angelica Pubescens Powder): Treats malignant nodules growing on the lips, caused by heat obstruction in the Spleen and Stomach.
Ingredients: Radix Angelicae Pubescentis (Duhuo), Rhizoma Cimicifugae (Shengma), Ramulus Taxilli (Sangjisheng), Real Rhinoceros Horn Powder (Zhen Xi Xie), Radix Aucklandiae (Chenxiang), Fructus Forsythiae (Lianqiao), Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae (Han Fangji), Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (Chuan Dahuang, stir-fried, each 3 fen), Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata (Gancao, roasted honey, 5 qian).
Preparation: Coarsely crush the herbs. Take 3 qian per dose, add one zhong of water, decoct until six parts remain, strain, and take warm.

Yiyiren Tang (Coix Seed Decoction): Treats wind-heat in the Spleen, causing lip twitching, or formation of nodules, or edema.
Ingredients: Semen Coicis (Yiyiren, stir-fried), Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae (Fangji), Semen Phaseoli Radiati (Chixiaodou), Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata (Gancao, roasted honey, equal parts).
Preparation: Coarsely crush the herbs. Take 7 qian per dose, add two zhongs of water and three slices of ginger, decoct until eight parts remain, and take warm well after meals.

Wufu Huadu Dan (Five Blessings Detoxifying Pill): Treats swelling, pain, and sores on the lips and tongue, accompanied by irritability and thirst.
Ingredients: Radix Scrophulariae (Xuanshen), Radix Platycodi (Jiegeng, each 2 liang), Radix Ginseng (Renshen), Sclerotium Poriae Cum Radix (Fushen, each 0.5 liang), Natrii Sulfas (Maya Xiao, weathered), Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai, each 1 liang), Moschus (Shexiang, 1 zi), Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao, 7.5 qian).
Preparation: Grind into a fine powder and mix. Form pills using refined honey, sized like soap beans, coated with forty pieces each of gold and silver foil. Take one or two pills per dose, dissolved in Mint Decoction. If bad breath is present, dissolve in Rehmannia Juice and take after meals.

Songzhi San (Pine Resin Powder): Treats swollen nodules on the lips.
Ingredients: Rosin (Songzhi, 0.5 liang), Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (Dahuang), Rhizoma Belamcandae (Bailian), Semen Phaseoli Radiati (Chixiaodou), Lead Carbonate (Hufen, each 1 fen).
Preparation: Grind into an extremely fine powder. Mix with egg white and apply to the lips.

Baideng San (White Lamp Powder): Treats Jin Chun (Tight Lip).
Ingredients: White cloth (one piece, wound into a wick standing upright like a finger, ignited, placed on an axe blade to collect condensation/sweat from the blade, wipe and apply this liquid to the lips three times daily until healed. Old blue cloth is also good. Another method: burn blue cloth to ash, mix with lard, and apply.)

Huangbai Jian (Phellodendron Decoction/Preparation): Treats Jian Chun (Callous Lip).
Ingredients: Cortex Phellodendri Amurensis (Huangbai, 2 liang). Process: Mix with 2 qian of Galla Chinensis (Wubeizi), 1 qian of Litharge (Miduoseng), and a little Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) into powder. Dilute with water, paint onto the Huangbai slice, roast until dry, repeat painting and roasting until the medicine is consumed. Then slice the treated Huangbai and apply to the lips.

Xiaodu San (Detoxification Powder): Treats swollen and cracked lips, and sores on the mouth and tongue.
Ingredients: Bombyx Batryticatus (Wancan'e), Galla Chinensis (Wubeizi), Litharge (Miduoseng, each 1 qian).
Preparation: Grind into a fine powder. Apply a small amount to the affected area.

Golan San (Olive Powder): Treats dry, cracked, and sore lips.
Ingredients: Olive (burn to ash, grind to powder, mix with lard, and apply to lips. Another method: apply lotus petals, dried petals are also acceptable.)