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Deficiency consumption with tightness and urgency (Xu Lao Li Ji) is caused by insufficiency of Kidney Qi, which injures the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel). The Chong Mai is known as the "Sea of Yin Vessels" and originates at the Guanyuan acupoint. The Guanyuan acupoint is located below the umbilicus.

For deficiency consumption manifesting as tightness and urgency in the lower abdomen, shortness of breath, emaciation and weakness, and inability to eat, it is appropriate to take Huangqi San (Astragalus Powder).
Herbs: Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 黄耆, cut into pieces), Poria (Baifuling, 白茯苓), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 当归), Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi, 牛膝, remove seedlings), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 五味子), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 桂心), Ginseng Radix (Renshen, 人参, remove rhizome), Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi, 附子, processed until cracked, remove skin and umbilical scar), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草, half liang).
The above herbs are pounded, sifted, and made into a powder. Take three qian per dose. Add one zhong of water, half ban of fresh ginger, and three jujubes. Decoct until reduced to six parts. Strain and discard the dregs.

For deficiency consumption with tightness and urgency, shortness of breath, cold pain in the chest and heart, disharmony of hands and feet, and daily sweating, it is appropriate to take Shugan Dihuang San (Prepared Rehmannia Powder for Tonifying All Deficiencies).
Herbs: Prepared Rehmanniae Radix (Shugan Dihuang, 熟干地黄, two liang), Sichuan Aconiti Radix (Chuan Wutou, 川乌头, half liang, processed until cracked, remove skin and umbilical scar), Ginseng Radix (Renshen, 人参, one liang, remove rhizome), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 桂心, half liang), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Ganjiang, 干姜, half liang), Poria (Baifuling, 白茯苓, one liang).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Take three qian per dose. Add one zhong of water, half ban of fresh ginger, and three jujubes. Decoct until reduced to six parts. Strain and discard the dregs. Take warm on an empty stomach.

For deficiency consumption with tightness and urgency and various deficiencies, it is appropriate to take Jianzhong Huangqi San (Middle-Building Astragalus Powder).
Herbs: Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 黄耆, two liang, cut into pieces), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 桂心, one liang), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草, half liang, honey-fried until slightly red and cut), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 五味子, three fen), Moutan Cortex (Mudanpi, 牡丹皮, three fen), Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie, 泽泻, three fen).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Take four qian per dose. Add one zhong of water, half ban of fresh ginger, and three jujubes. Decoct until reduced to six parts. Strain and discard the dregs.

For deficiency consumption manifesting as emaciated and weak limbs, tightness and urgency in both hypochondria, and loss of taste in food, it is appropriate to take this formula.
Herbs: Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 黄耆, one liang, cut into pieces), Ginseng Radix (Renshen, 人参, one liang, remove rhizome), Poria (Baifuling, 白茯苓, one liang), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 当归, three fen), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao, 白芍药, five [text unclear, likely san or wu] fen), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 五味子, three fen), Prepared Rehmanniae Radix (Shugan Dihuang, 熟干地黄, one liang).
The above herbs are pounded, sifted, and made into a powder. Take four qian per dose. Add one zhong of water, half ban of fresh ginger, and three jujubes. Decoct until reduced to six parts. Strain and discard the dregs. Take warm before meals.

For deficiency consumption with tightness and urgency, pain in the four limbs, and qi stagnation causing discomfort in the chest and hypochondria, it is appropriate to take Shaoyao San (Peony Powder).
Herbs: Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao, 白芍药, one liang), Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 黄耆, two liang, cut into pieces), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草, half liang, honey-fried until slightly red and cut), Ginseng Radix (Renshen, 人参, one liang, remove rhizome), Prepared Rehmanniae Radix (Shugan Dihuang, 熟干地黄, one liang). *Note: Text contains layout errors regarding other ingredients.*
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Take four qian per dose. Add one zhong of water, half ban of fresh ginger, and three jujubes. Decoct until reduced to six parts. Strain and discard the dregs. Add maltose (Yitang, 饴糖) the size of a jujube pit, and boil for one or two more boils. Take warm before meals. Avoid eating Chinese cabbage (Songcai, 菘菜).

For deficiency consumption with insufficient Qi, emaciation and fatigue, tightness and urgency in both hypochondria, painful weakness in the four limbs, excessive sleep yet feeling unrefreshed, and back pain, it is appropriate to take Wujiapi San (Tribulus Bark Powder).
Herbs: Tribulii Fructus Cortex (Wujiapi, 五加皮, half liang, cut into pieces), Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi, 牛膝, one liang, remove seedlings), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 五味子, half liang), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 桂心, three fen), Poria (Baifuling, 白茯苓, three fen), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 当归, three fen), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术, three fen).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Take three qian per dose. Add one zhong of water, half ban of fresh ginger, and three jujubes. Decoct until reduced to six parts. Strain and discard the dregs. Take warm on an empty stomach.

For deficiency consumption with insufficiency, tightness and urgency in the lower abdomen, lack of strength and pain in the four limbs, and loss of appetite, it is appropriate to take Baifuling San (Poria Powder).
Herbs: Poria (Baifuling, 白茯苓, one liang), Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 黄耆, one liang, cut into pieces), Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum (Banxia, 半夏, three fen, washed seven times with hot water to remove slipperiness), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草, half liang, honey-fried until slightly red and cut), Ginseng Radix (Renshen, 人参, one liang, soaked in water...).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Take three qian per dose. Add one zhong of water, half ban of fresh ginger, and three jujubes. Decoct until reduced to six parts. Strain and discard the dregs. Take warm on an empty stomach.

For deficiency consumption with tightness and urgency, disharmony of the four limbs, body pain, and loss of appetite, it is appropriate to take Baizhu San (Atractylodes Powder).
Herbs: Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术, one liang), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao, 白芍药, three fen), Ginseng Radix (Renshen, 人参, one liang, remove rhizome), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草, half liang, honey-fried until slightly red and cut), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 当归, one liang), Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum (Banxia, 半夏, three fen).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Take three qian per dose. Add one zhong of water, half ban of fresh ginger, and three jujubes. Decoct until reduced to six parts. Strain and discard the dregs. Take warm on an empty stomach.

For deficiency consumption with tightness and urgency, pain in both hypochondria, weakness in the four limbs, and loss of appetite, it is appropriate to take Helile San (Chebula Powder).
Herbs: Chebulae Fructus Cortex (Helile Pi, 诃黎勒皮, one liang), Costi Radix (Muxiang, 木香, three fen), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chen Jupi, 陈橘皮, three fen, soaked in water, remove white pith and dried), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 当归, three fen), Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 黄耆, one liang, cut into pieces), Ginseng Radix (Renshen, 人参, one liang, remove rhizome).
The above herbs are coarsely ground and sifted into a powder. Take three qian per dose. Add one zhong of water, half ban of fresh ginger, and three jujubes. Decoct until reduced to six parts. Strain and discard the dregs. Take warm on an empty stomach.