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Discourse states: In patients with deficiency consumptive disease (Xu Lao), yang qi is insufficient. When water and fluid intake enter the stomach, they fail to circulate and distribute normally, leading to the accumulation of excessive phlegm-fluids (Tan Yin). The clinical manifestations include a sensation of fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, difficulty breathing with shortness of breath, lethargy and drowsiness, palpitations in the epigastrium, coughing with expectoration of phlegm-fluids, and anorexia. The treatment principle should focus on regulating and smoothing the San Jiao (Triple Burner, the pathways for Qi and fluids in the upper, middle, and lower body), adjusting the ascending and descending of Yin and Yang, ensuring the smooth flow of the air passages, so that the phlegm-fluids will naturally dissipate.

For treating deficiency consumptive disease characterized by bodily insufficiency, emaciation of the four limbs, deficiency-cold of the Spleen and Stomach, stagnation of phlegm-fluids, anorexia, and sweating immediately after eating, use Huang Tang Decoction.
Ingredients: Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, sliced and roasted); Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried and sliced); Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and roasted); Xi Xin (Asari Radix, roots and leaves removed); Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus, stems and leaves removed); Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma); Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus; Xiang Mu was likely intended or a specific variant, but text says "Ren Shen Gui", assuming Gui Zhi/Cinnamon Twig based on context or potentially missing character, sticking to literal "Ren Shen, Cinnamon Twig"); Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, soaked in decoction to remove slipperiness and roasted).
The above twelve ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 Qian Bi (approx. 15-20g depending on era measure), boiled with 1.5 Liang of water, half a piece of fresh ginger smashed, and three dates pitted. Boil until reduced to one Liang, strain, and take warm in two divided doses. Take one dose on an empty stomach, and the second dose after walking for about three to five Li (approx. 1.5-2.5 km).

For treating deficiency consumptive disease with alternating chills and fever, unresolved phlegm-fluids, stiffness and tension of the four limbs, and cold hands and feet, use Ban Xia Tang Decoction.
Ingredients: Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed in decoction to remove slipperiness and dried/roasted); Bing Lang (Arecae Semen); Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, roots removed); Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, stir-fried); Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma); Chi Fu Ling (Poria with Red Cortex, black skin removed).
The above eight ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 Qian Bi, boiled with 1.5 Liang of water and one fen of fresh ginger smashed. Boil until reduced to one Liang, strain, and take warm in two divided doses on an empty stomach.

For treating deficiency consumptive disease with rebellious Qi, vomiting of phlegm-saliva, use Pi Pa Ye Tang Decoction.
Ingredients: Pi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf, brushed to remove hairs, soaked in fresh ginger juice and roasted); Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, rhizome removed); Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix, stir-fried, each 3 Fen); Huo Xiang Ye (Agastaches Herba); Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma); Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma); Jia Yu (Testudinis et Chelonis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, soaked in vinegar and roasted); Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and roasted); Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix); Hua Shi (Talcum, ground seven times); Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma); Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium).
The above twenty-five ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 Qian Bi, boiled with 1.5 Liang of water, one fen of fresh ginger smashed, and two dates split open. Boil until reduced to 80%, strain, and take hot. Doses are taken on an empty stomach, at noon, and near nightfall.

For treating Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries, weak Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, unresolved phlegm-fluids, chest fullness with rebellious Qi, vomiting, and reduced appetite, use Fu Ling Tang Decoction.
Ingredients: Chi Fu Ling (Poria with Red Cortex, black skin removed); Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, rhizome removed); Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma); Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, processed until cracked, skin and navel removed, each 0.5 Liang); Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, sliced); Bie Jia (Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum, skirt removed, soaked in vinegar and roasted until yellow); Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed in decoction seven times to remove slipperiness and stir-fried dry, each 1 Liang); Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in decoction, white pith removed and roasted); Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix, each 1 Fen).
Take warm on an empty stomach, and again at noon and before bedtime.

For treating deficiency consumptive disease with dysfunction of the Spleen and Stomach, retention of phlegm-fluids, vexation and oppression in the chest and heart, anorexia, retching, and vertigo, use Ren Shen Ban Xia Tang Decoction.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma); Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed in decoction fourteen times to remove slipperiness); Chi Fu Ling (Poria with Red Cortex, black skin removed, each 1 Liang); Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium, 2 pieces); Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, rhizome removed); Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix).
The above ten ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 Qian Bi, boiled with 1 Liang of water and three slices of fresh ginger. Boil until reduced to 70%, strain, and take warm after meals.

For treating deficiency consumptive disease with phlegm-fluids, anorexia, chest fullness, and rebellious Qi, use Ju Pi Tang Decoction.
Ingredients: Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in decoction, white pith removed and roasted, 3 Liang); Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed in decoction seven times to remove slipperiness and stir-fried with bran until yellow); Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium, sliced); Chi Fu Ling (Poria with Red Cortex, black skin removed); Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix, each 0.5 Liang); Qian Hu (Peucedani Radix, rhizome removed); Pi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf, hairs removed and roasted, each 3 Fen).
The above seven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 Qian Bi, boiled with 1 Liang of water and half a piece of fresh ginger smashed. Boil until reduced to 60%, strain, and take warm at any time.

For treating deficiency-cold of the Spleen and Stomach, unresolved phlegm-fluids, and intermittent pain in the heart and abdomen, use Mu Xiang Tang Decoction.
Ingredients: Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix); Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed in decoction seven times to remove slipperiness); Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma); Chi Fu Ling (Poria with Red Cortex, black skin removed); Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, each 1 Fen); Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, processed); Gan Cao (Licorice Root); Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in decoction, white pith removed); Zao (Jujubae Fructus, baked and pitted).
The above fourteen ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 5 Qian Bi, boiled with 1.5 Liang of water, two dates split open, and one fen of fresh ginger smashed. Boil until reduced to 80%, strain, and take hot. Take at any time.

For treating deficiency consumptive disease with phlegm-fluids, disharmony of the Spleen and Stomach, weakness of the four limbs, and anorexia, use Wu Bu Tang Decoction.
Ingredients: Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus); Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, sliced); Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, each 1 Liang); Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, coarse bark removed); Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma); Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, coarse bark removed, coated with ginger juice and roasted熟); Bai Fu Ling (Poria, black skin removed); Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, sliced and roasted); Gan Cao (Licorice Root, honey-fried and sliced); Chen Xiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum, sliced); Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, roasted); Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in decoction, white pith removed and roasted); Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma).
The above thirteen ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 Qian Bi, boiled with 1 Liang of water, a small piece of fresh ginger smashed, and two dates. Boil until reduced to 70%, strain, and take warm before meals.

For treating deficiency consumptive disease with phlegm-fluids, vexation and fullness in the chest and heart, rebellious Qi, and vomiting, which tonifies and warms the Water Organ (Kidney) and harmonizes and benefits the Spleen and Stomach, use Bai Zhu Tang Decoction.
Ingredients: Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma); Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix); Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma); Bai Fu Ling (Poria, coarse skin removed); Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus, skin removed); Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in decoction, white pith removed and roasted); Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus, coarse bark removed); Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed and stir-fried with bran); Xi Xin (Asari Radix, roots and leaves removed); Chen Qu Mo (Endothelium Macrogynii Fermentatum, each 0.5 Liang); He Le Li (Chebulae Fructus, three pieces, baked to extract the skin).
The above eleven ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose consists of 3 Qian Bi, boiled with 1 Liang of water, a small amount of salt, and five slices of fresh ginger. Boil until reduced to 70%, strain, and take hot on an empty stomach.