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According to *Gu Jin Lu Yan* (Ancient and Modern Records of Verification), the five zang organs and six fu organs can all cause coughing. The lung is located superficially near the exterior, connecting with the skin and hair. Since the skin and hair are prone to pathogenic invasion, the lung is particularly susceptible to coughing. When pathogens invade the lung, symptoms include alternating chills and fever, rebellious qi ascending, panting, sweating, coughing that pulls on the shoulders and back, wheezing sounds in the throat, and in severe cases, hemoptysis (coughing up blood). If a lung cough persists without resolution, the pathology transmits to the large intestine; the manifestation is fecal incontinence during coughing. For kidney cough, the symptom involves pulling pain in the lower back and back, and in severe cases, expectoration of saliva. If a kidney cough persists, it transmits to the bladder, manifesting as urinary incontinence during coughing. For liver cough, the symptom is pain in the left hypochondrium, and in severe cases, inability to turn or change position. If a liver cough persists, it transmits to the gallbladder, manifesting as the discharge of bitter, clear fluid during coughing. For heart cough, the symptom involves pulling pain in the heart region, a sensation of obstruction in the throat as if a fishbone were stuck, and in severe cases, throat bi syndrome (obstruction) and pharyngeal swelling. If a heart cough persists, it transmits to the small intestine, manifesting as flatus during coughing. For spleen cough, the symptom is pain in the right hypochondrium, dull pain pulling to the shoulders and back, and in severe cases, inability to move; movement exacerbates the cough. If a spleen cough persists, it transmits to the stomach, manifesting as vomiting upon coughing, and in severe cases, expulsion of roundworms. If chronic cough persists, the sanjiao (Triple Burner) is affected. The manifestation of sanjiao cough includes coughing with abdominal pain and inability to eat or drink. These conditions generally involve pathogenic accumulation in the stomach and involvement of the lung, causing excessive nasal discharge and saliva, facial edema, and rebellious qi. Furthermore, non-seasonal cold wind can injure the interstices of the skin and hair when people are exposed to the elements or dress inadequately, allowing pathogens to enter the fu and zang organs, causing cough and rebellious qi. Additionally, sudden exposure to extreme cold injuring the skin, combining with the lung, causes cough, rebellious qi, chest and hypochondriac pain, or hemoptysis. This occurs because heat pathogens encounter non-seasonal cold, are abruptly constrained, fail to dissipate gradually, and become deeply lodged, potentially leading to lung abscess (Fei Yong). If warm herbs are taken for cough and the condition worsens, accompanied by high fever, expectoration of purulent blood, sweating, and aversion to cold, this indicates such a pattern. In times of non-seasonal cold, one should urgently consult formulas for the four seasons.

Furthermore, a formula for treating cough and rebellious qi, with frequent expectoration of white saliva over many years:
Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, prepared), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Ziwan (Asteris Radix), Kua Donghua (Farfarae Flos) each 1 liang, Daji (Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix), Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia) each 3 fen.
The above eleven ingredients are cut, boiled in 1 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng, and divided into three doses. It also treats cold-type cough effectively. Avoid consuming Haizao (Sargassum), Songcai (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis), raw vegetables, and raw scallions. (Same as in *Shen Shi Fang*, both from Volume 19)

*Shen Shi Fang* treats various coughs with rebellious qi in the heart and impending suffocation. Xingren Jian (Apricot Kernel Decoction):
Xingren (Apricot Kernel, 4 liang, remove tips and skins, powdered), Zhigao (Pig Fat, 2 jin), Baimi (White Honey, 2 sheng), Shengjiang Zhi (Ginger Juice, 3 sheng).
Place the above four ingredients in a copper vessel. First, simmer the ginger juice over low heat. Then add the honey and pig fat, boiling until the consistency resembles maltose syrup. Place the vessel on the ground to cool slightly, then add the apricot kernel powder. Boil once more until complete. Take a pill-sized amount (size of a jujube) to be held in the mouth. Administer three times daily. If ineffective, gradually increase the dose.

Furthermore, Su Zi Tang (Perilla Seed Decoction) for treating oppressive fullness due to ascending qi, blocked qi, restlessness, panting, and vomiting:
Suzi (Perillae Fructus, 1 sheng), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 3 liang), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, 4 liang, washed), Guixin (Cinnamomi Cortex), Renshen (Ginseng Radix) each 1 liang, Ju Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Fuling (Poria) each 3 liang, Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang, prepared).
The above eight ingredients are cut, boiled in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng, and divided into three doses. For deficiency-heat patterns, remove Ganjiang and use 6 liang of Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger), adding Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) 2 liang. Avoid Haizao (Sargassum), Songcai (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis), mutton, Yi Tang (Maltose), raw scallions, and vinegar. (Both from Volume 18)