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Zhengjia (abdominal masses) are diseases caused by the imbalance of cold and heat, indigestion of food, and deficiency-cold of the zang-fu organs. When the lesion is fixed and immobile, it is directly named "Zheng" (fixed mass); if the lesion moves occasionally but is primarily located on the right side, it is named "Jia" (mobile mass). If the pulse at the cunkou position is knotted and deep, it indicates the presence of a Zheng mass in the abdomen that cannot be moved; this is a fatal condition that is incurable.

To treat Zhengjia qi stagnation causing abdominal distension and pain, use Jing Sanleng Tang (Cnidium Rhizome Decoction).
Ingredients: Jing Sanleng (Rhizoma Sparganii, 1 liang, lightly roasted and crushed), Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri, 3 fen, stems removed), Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi, 1 liang, radix tip removed), Mu Tong (Caulis Akebiae, 1 liang, crushed), Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 3 fen, roasted with vinegar until yellow).
The above ingredients are pounded, sifted, and made into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhongzhan of water and 0.5 banfen of fresh ginger, decoct until 0.5 fen of liquid remains, filter out the dregs, and take warm. Take 3-4 times daily.

To treat long-standing Zhengjia that does not heal, leading to loss of appetite, emaciation, and weakness, use Xiong Xiong San (Ligusticum Powder).
Ingredients: Xiong Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong, 1 liang), Gui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 liang), Chuan Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 2 liang, crushed and lightly roasted), Bie Jia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis, 2 liang, roasted with vinegar until yellow, skirt edges removed), Jing Sanleng (Rhizoma Sparganii, 1 liang, lightly roasted and crushed).
The above ingredients are coarsely pounded and sifted to make a powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhongzhan of water and 0.5 banfen of fresh ginger, decoct until 0.6 fen of liquid remains, filter out the dregs, and take warm. Take 3 times daily.

Another prescription:
Ingredients: Bie Jia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis, 3 liang, roasted with vinegar until yellow, skirt edges removed), Tao Ren (Semen Persicae, 200 seeds, soaked in hot water, skin and pointed ends removed, double kernels used, ground raw in 3 sheng of water and filtered for juice), Jing Sanleng (Rhizoma Sparganii, 1 liang, lightly roasted and crushed).
The above ingredients: Pound Bie Jia and Jing Sanleng into powder. First, boil Tao Ren and water in a pot for three to five boils. Then add the powdered Bie Jia and Sanleng, and decoct together until 1 sheng of liquid remains. Take slowly.

To treat long-standing accumulated Zhengjia attacks causing unbearable heart and abdominal pain, use Da Huang Wan (Rhubarb Pill).
Ingredients: Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 2 liang, crushed and lightly roasted), Tian Xiong (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii, 1 liang, processed, skin and navel removed), Xiong Huang (Realgar, 0.5 liang, finely ground), She Xiang (Moschus, 2 qian, finely ground), Zhu Sha (Cinnabar, 1 liang, lightly roasted), Gan Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 0.5 liang, processed).
The above ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Mix with the finely ground medicines evenly. Combine with refined honey and pound 300-200 times. Form pills the size of small beans. Take each dose on an empty stomach, washed down with clear porridge drink.

To treat Zhengjia causing heart and abdominal distension and pain, chest oppression, aversion to eating, and limb weakness, use Mu Xiang Wan (Costus Root Pill).
Ingredients: Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae, 3 fen), Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi, 3 fen, wrinkled bark removed), Da Ji (Radix Euphorbiae Humifusae, 2 fen, crushed and lightly roasted), Jing Sanleng (Rhizoma Sparganii, 0.5 liang, lightly roasted and crushed), Fu Zi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata, 0.5 liang, processed, skin and navel removed), Ju Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, 0.5 liang, white pith removed).
The above ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Add Ni Fen (Calomelas) and Ba Dou (Semen Crotonis), and grind again until uniform. Combine with soft japonica rice flour to form pills the size of small beans. Take each dose on an empty stomach, washed down with rice soup.

To treat Zhengjia presenting with either cold or heat symptoms, emaciation, and loss of appetite, use Bie Jia Wan (Turtle Shell Pill).
Ingredients: Bie Jia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis, 1 liang, roasted with vinegar until yellow, skirt edges removed), Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodiae, 3 fen, soaked in hot water seven times, dried and lightly roasted), Gui Jia (Plastrum Testudinis, 1 liang, roasted with vinegar until yellow, skirt edges removed), Gan Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 0.5 liang, processed), Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 0.5 liang).
The above ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Combine with refined honey and pound 300-200 times. Form pills the size of sophora seeds. Take each dose, washed down with warm wine, 20 pills per time. Take 3 times daily.

To treat Zhengjia causing wheezing and cough, abdominal pain, reduced food intake, and limb weakness, use Fang Kui Fang (Aristolochia Prescription).
Ingredients: Fang Kui (Radix Aristolochiae, 3 fen), Gui Xin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 0.5 fen), Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae, 0.5 liang), Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodiae, 0.5 liang, soaked in hot water seven times, dried and lightly roasted), Bie Jia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis, 1.5 liang, roasted with vinegar until yellow, skirt edges removed), Jing Sanleng (Rhizoma Sparganii, 1 liang, soaked in hot water, skin removed and lightly roasted).
The above ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Combine with refined honey and pound 300-200 times. Form pills the size of sophora seeds. Take each dose regardless of timing, washed down with warm wine, 20 pills per time.

To treat Zhengjia, Shen Xiao Da Tong Wan (Miraculous Great Unblocking Pill).
Ingredients: Chuan Wu Tou (Radix Aconiti Carmichaelii Preparata, 2 liang, processed, skin and navel removed), Pi Huang (Arsenic Trioxide, 1 fen, finely ground), Ba Dou (Semen Crotonis, 1 liang, skin and heart removed, ground and pressed between paper to remove oil), Yuan Hua (Flos Genkwa, 1 liang, roasted until purple), Zhu Ya Zao Jiao (Fructus Gleditsiae Sinensis, 1 liang, black skin removed, roasted with butter until scorched yellow, seeds removed), Zi Ran Tong (Pyritum, 1 liang, finely ground, set aside).
The above ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Mix with the finely ground medicines evenly. Combine with black soybean flour to form pills the size of mung beans, rolling them in the prepared Zi Ran Tong powder. Each dose... (text cuts off here)

To treat Zhengjia causing intra-abdominal pain, use Peng Sha Wan (Borax Pill).
Ingredients: Peng Sha (Borax, 1 liang, finely ground), Bie Jia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis, 1 liang, roasted with vinegar until yellow, skirt edges removed), Chuan Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 1 liang, crushed and lightly roasted), Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae, 2-3 fen), Jing Sanleng (Rhizoma Sparganii, 2 liang, soaked in vinegar for two nights and squeezed for juice).
The above ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Mix with the finely ground medicines evenly. Combine with soap pod paste to form pills the size of mung beans. Take each dose on an empty stomach, washed down with fresh ginger soup, 3 pills per dose... (text cuts off here)

To treat persistent Zhengjia that does not resolve, take this prescription.
Ingredients: Chuan Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, 3 liang, crushed and lightly roasted), Bie Jia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis, 2 liang, roasted with butter until yellow, skirt edges removed), Bing Lang (Areca Seed, 2 liang), Tao Ren (Semen Persicae, 1 liang, soaked in hot water, skin and pointed ends removed).
The above ingredients are pounded and sifted into powder. Use 2 sheng of strong vinegar, mix and stir evenly. Simmer over slow fire until suitable for forming pills. Form pills the size of sophora seeds. Take each day on an empty stomach... (text cuts off here)