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It is discussed that distension of Stomach Qi causes abdominal fullness and inability to eat. This is due to deficiency and coldness of the Spleen and Stomach, where Cold pathogen combats with the Yin meridians, resulting in gastric distension and blockage preventing food and drink intake; in cases of Qi deficiency, there is merely false distension causing bulging of the abdomen and hypochondrium.

For treating disharmony of the Spleen and Stomach, and false distension caused by middle Jiao Cold: Renshen Tang (Ginseng Decoction)
Renshen (Radix Ginseng), Baifuling (Poria with Cortex, removed black skin), Roudoukou (Nux Vomica Seed, removed shell), Binglang (Areca Seed, chopped), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, each 1 fen), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Helilepi (Pericarpium Terminaliae Chebulae, 2 liang).
The above ten ingredients are coarsely pounded and sieved. Each dose consists of 2 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), and 1 slice of Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus) until reduced to 8 fen. Strain the dregs and take hot.

For treating chest and heart oppression, and false abdominal distension due to Qi stagnation: Dafu Tang (Greater Abdomen Decoction)
Dafuzi (Arecae Pericarpium, 4 pieces, chopped), Binglang (Areca Seed, 2 pieces, chopped), Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, radicle removed), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, chopped and stir-fried).
The above eight ingredients are coarsely pounded and sieved. Each dose consists of 2 qianbi, decocted with 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) until reduced to 6 fen. Strain and take warm, at any time.

For treating false abdominal distension and separately directing stagnant Qi: Fenqi San (Qi-Dividing Powder)
Xianrenkugu (unknown herb, 1 liang), Binglang (Areca Seed, large one piece, chopped), Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Baidoukou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus, each 1 fen), Zaozi (Gleditsiae Spina, male, 270 pieces, stir-fried until smoking and making sound, approx. 1 liang).
The above nine ingredients are pounded and ground into fine powder. Each dose is 1 zhanyi, taken mixed with decoction of Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium). At any time.

To harmonize the Spleen and Stomach, treat false distension, resolve long-standing stagnation, and promote appetite: Muxiang Sanleng San (Aucklandia and Curcuma Powder)
Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 1 liang), Jingsanleng (Curcumae Radix, roasted and chopped, 4 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and chopped, 3 qian), Qingjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried, 1 liang), Shanyu (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Baifuling (Poria with Cortex, removed black skin, each 0.5 liang).
The above six ingredients are pounded and sifted into fine powder. Each dose is 1 qianbi, taken with salt like tea seasoning. At any time.

For treating cardiac and abdominal distension after severe diarrhea due to deficient Qi: Muxiang Wan (Aucklandia Pill)
Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 1 liang, chopped), Xeshao (Scorpio tail, stir-fried, 49 pieces), Hujiao (Piperis Longi Fructus, 200 grains), Qingjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried), Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried).
The above seven ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Use wine-boiled wheat paste as binder. Make pills the size of Sophora seeds. Each dose is 7 pills, taken with decoction of Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium). On an empty stomach or before meals.

For treating false distension of the heart and abdomen, pain in both hypochondria, and loss of appetite: Nongpu Sanleng Wan (Magnolia Bark and Curcuma Pill)
Nongpu (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, coarse bark removed, powdered, mixed with Shengjiang juice, stir-fried dry in silver vessel, 6 liang), Jingsanleng (Curcumae Radix, processed and chopped), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed seven times in hot water, slippery mucus removed, stir-fried).
The above four ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Use boiled jujube flesh as binder. Make pills the size of Sophora seeds. Each dose is 20 pills, taken on an empty stomach or before meals with Shengjiang decoction.

For treating abdominal distension from Cold Qi in the Middle Jiao and indigestion: Wuzhuyu Wan (Evodia Fruit Pill)
Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, soaked in hot water, slippery mucus removed, dried), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, coarse bark removed, each 1 liang), Binglang (Areca Seed, chopped, 0.5 liang), Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried, 3 fen).
The above four ingredients are pounded and sifted into fine powder. Use vinegar-boiled wheat paste as binder. Make pills the size of Sophora seeds. Each dose is 15 pills, taken with Shengjiang decoction. At any time.

For treating false distension of the heart and abdomen: Sisheng Wan (Four Sages Pill)
Ganxie (Dried Scorpio, remove soil, stir-fried, 1 liang), Hujiao (Piperis Longi Fructus), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Qingjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried, each 1 fen).
The above four ingredients are pounded and sifted into fine powder. Grind rice and mix as binder. Make pills the size of mung beans. Take 5-7 pills with Jiangju decoction or warm wine. At any time.