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It is discussed that the Large Intestine is the official responsible for conduction, from which transformation occurs. Now, in patients with Xu Lao (Deficiency Consumption), severe loss of Jin Ye (Body Fluids) leads to dryness of the stomach and intestines. Wind pathogenic factors and heat qi invade between the intestines, further consuming Jin Ye (Body Fluids). Consequently, conduction becomes difficult, causing deficiency and distension of Stomach Qi, fullness and solidity in the abdomen and hypochondrium, and delayed digestion of food.

To treat Xu Lao (Deficiency Consumption) insufficiency, where diet fails to nourish muscles and flesh, San Jiao (Triple Burner) dysfunction, and constipation with difficulty in defecation, as well as to treat various diseases such as Pi Ji (Masses/Accumulations) and Yin Xie (Fluid Retention), the Wu Rou Wan (Five Softness Pill) formula is prescribed:
Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped and stir-fried) Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, removed rhizome head, each 2 liang) Chi Fu Ling (Poria Cocos with Rosea Skin, removed black skin) Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, removed seedlings and leaves) Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche Deserticola Stem, soaked in wine and sliced)
The above nine ingredients are pounded, sifted into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Each dose is 10 to 20 pills, taken with warm wine before meals.

To treat Xu Lao (Deficiency Consumption) emaciation and insufficiency, regulate Blood and Qi, and promote urination and defecation, the Sheng Di Huang Tang (Rehmannia Root Decoction) formula is prescribed:
Sheng Gan Di Huang (Dried Rehmanniae Radix, 3 liang) Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed) Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped and stir-fried) Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix) Zhi Gan Cao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, each 0.5 liang)
The above five ingredients are chopped like hemp or bean seeds. Each dose is 5 qian bi (approx. 15-20g depending on era/measurement context, literally "five money scoops"), boiled in 1.5 zhan (approx. 300ml) of water with 2 jujubes (pitted) and 3 slices of fresh ginger, until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take warm. If bowel movement is not achieved, take again.

To treat Xu Lao (Deficiency Consumption) San Jiao (Triple Burner) disharmony, organ stagnation, chest and diaphragm stuffiness, and constipation with difficulty in defecation, the Ma Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill) formula is prescribed:
Ma Ren (Cannabis Fructus, finely ground) Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, total 4 liang: 2 liang steamed, 2 liang raw) Bing Lang (Arecae Semen, raw and chopped) Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, removed rhizome head, each 1.5 liang) Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen, wine-soaked) Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, removed forked branches)
The above thirteen ingredients, except those separately ground, are pounded, sifted into powder, mixed evenly, and formed into pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds with refined honey. Each dose is 15 to 20 pills, taken with warm water on an empty stomach, at noon, and before sleep.

To treat Xu Lao (Deficiency Consumption) cough and asthma, distension and fullness of both hypochondria, loss of appetite, severe constipation, and mental restlessness with恍惚 (faltering/unsettled mind), the Bie Jia Wan (Tartar Turtle Shell Pill) formula is prescribed:
Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, removed skirt edge, vinegar-fried) Tian Ling Gai (Human Cranium, fried with butter) Qing Hao (Artemisiae Annuae Herba) Ting Li Zi (Lepidii Semen, stir-fried on paper) Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, steamed, each 1 fen) Hu Jia (Panther Bone, fried with butter - *Note: Modern usage substitutes this*) Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, bran-fried) Tao Ren (Persicae Semen, blanched, skin removed, separately ground) Yu Li Ren (Pruni Semen, blanched, skin removed, separately ground) Li Ren (Prunus Armeniaca Seed, blanched, skin removed, separately ground)
The above ten ingredients, except Tao Ren (Persicae Semen) and Yu Li Ren (Pruni Semen), are pounded, sifted into powder, and mixed evenly. Formed into pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds with refined honey. Each dose is 20 pills, taken with decocted Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) soup.

To treat Xu Lao (Deficiency Consumption) bone-steaming fever, mental restlessness, difficulty in urination and defecation, and pain in the four limbs, the Da Huang Wan (Rhubarb Pill) formula is prescribed:
Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped and stir-fried) Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, removed black heart) Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, removed roots) Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and baked) Chi Fu Ling (Poria Cocos with Rosea Skin, removed black skin) Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, chopped)
The above ten ingredients are pounded, sifted into powder, and formed into pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds with refined honey. Each dose is 20 pills, taken with warm water, at any time.

To treat Xu Lao (Deficiency Consumption), mouth sores, painful difficulty in urination and defecation, and fullness/pain in the heart region, the Xie Re Tang (Draining Heat Decoction) formula is prescribed:
Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, chopped and stir-fried) Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma, chopped) Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, removed black heart) Zhi Zi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus, kernel) Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas, separately ground) Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, removed rough bark, each 1.5 liang)
The above eight ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted, mixed evenly. Each dose is 3 qian bi, boiled with 2 cracked jujubes in 1 zhan of water until reduced to 70%. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach, at noon, and before sleep.