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Qi Ji (Extreme Qi Disorder) primarily involves lung disease. The Lung governs the distribution of Qi, and Qi combines with the Lung. If wind pathogen is encountered in autumn, it may result in Pi Bi (Skin Obstruction); if Pi Bi persists and further pathogens are contracted, the pathogen will internally lodge in the Lung.

For treating Qi Ji characterized by chest and diaphragm discomfort, cough with reverse flow of Qi, shortness of breath, vomiting, and inability to eat, the Qianhu San Formula is indicated.
Qian Hu (Radix Peucedani, 2 liang, remove rhizome head) Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 1 liang, wash seven times with decoction to remove slipperiness) Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii, 0.5 liang, stir-fry with bran until slightly yellow, remove pith) Chi Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 2 liang) Ju Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, 1 liang, soak in water, stir-fry until reddish, cut into pieces)
The above ingredients are coarsely ground and sieved. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhong zhan (approx. 200-250ml) of water, 0.5 fen of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes. Decoct until 6 fen remains, then strain.

For treating Qi Ji due to Lung deficiency presenting with upper body asthma and急促 breathing, the Mahuang San Formula is indicated.
Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae, 1 liang, remove roots and nodes) Xing Ren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum, 1 liang, soak in water, remove skin and tips, discard double-kernel seeds, stir-fry with bran until slightly yellow) Gui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 0.5 liang) Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae, 0.3 liang) Mai Men Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 0.5 liang, remove heart) Su Zi (Fructus Perillae, 0.5 liang)
The above ingredients are coarsely ground and sieved into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhong zhan of water, 0.5 fen of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes. Decoct until 6 fen remains, then strain.

For treating Qi Ji with deficiency-heat manifesting as dry and scorched skin and hair, blocked fluids, and weakness in the four limbs, the Huang Qi San Formula is indicated.
Huang Qi (Radix Astragali, 2 liang, cut into pieces) Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Gui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 liang) Zi Wan (Herba Asteris Tatarici, 1 liang, wash to remove seedlings and soil) Xing Ren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum, 1 liang, soak in water, remove skin and tips, bake) Sang Gen Bai Pi (Cortex Mori Radicis, 3 liang, cut into pieces)
The above ingredients are coarsely ground and sieved into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong zhan of water, 0.5 fen of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes. Decoct until 6 fen remains, then strain.

For treating Qi Ji where heat injury causes asthma, severe cases involve spitting blood, fatigue, anorexia, dry mouth, and dry throat, the Zhuye Yinzi Formula is indicated.
Zhu Ye (Folium Bambusae, 50 leaves) Mai Men Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 0.5 liang, remove heart) Xiao Mai (Fructus Tritici Levis, 0.5 he) Sheng Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Recens, 0.5 liang) Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii, 0.5 liang) Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae, 1 liang, slice)
The above ingredients are finely cut and mixed evenly. Take 5 qian per dose, add 1 da zhan (approx. 300-400ml) of water, 0.5 fen of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes. Decoct until 5 fen remains, then strain. Take after meals.

For treating Qi Ji where cold injures the Lung, causing cough, shortness of breath, dyspnea, and chest tightness, the Wu Wei Zi San Formula is indicated.
Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae, 2 liang) He Li Le (Fructus Terminaliae Chebulae, 1.5 liang, roast and use peel) Zi Wan (Herba Asteris Tatarici, 1 liang, wash to remove seedlings and soil) Gui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 liang) Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae, 1 liang, remove roots and nodes) Chen Xiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum, 0.5 liang)
The above ingredients are ground and sieved into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhong zhan of water, 0.5 fen of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes. Decoct until 6 fen remains, then strain. Take at any time.

For treating Qi Ji with shortness of breath and abdominal distension due to visceral deficiency, the He Li Le Wan Formula is indicated.
He Li Le (Fructus Terminaliae Chebulae, 1.5 liang, roast and use peel) Gan Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Preparatum, 1 liang, processed until cracked and cut) Gui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 liang) Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Fu Zi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata, 1 liang, processed until cracked, remove skin and navel) Chen Xiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum, 2 liang)
The above ingredients are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, and pounded 300-200 times to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills before meals with warm wine.

For treating Qi Ji with Lung deficiency-cold, abdominal and hypochondriac fullness, shortness of breath, cough with reverse flow of Qi and chest pain, chills in the four limbs, dry and scorched skin and hair, emaciation, and sallow complexion, the Zhong Ru Fen Formula is indicated.
Zhong Ru Fen (Concha Ostreae Pulverized, 3 liang) Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae, 0.3 liang) Gui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 0.3 liang) Shi Chang Pu (Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii, 0.3 liang) Lu Jiao Jiao (Colla Cornus Cervi, 1 liang, crush and stir-fry until yellow) Mai Men Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 1.5 liang, remove heart) Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 1 liang, lightly stir-fry to remove moisture)
The above ingredients are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey, and pounded 300-500 times to form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills on an empty stomach and before meals with warm wine.