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[Functions] Disperses cold pathogenic factors from fog and dew; dissipates stagnation in the chest diaphragm and epigastrium; regulates the Sanjiao (Triple Burner); harmonizes and nourishes Ying (Nutrient Qi) and Wei (Defensive Qi).

[Indications] Treats chest and heart oppression and fullness, dysphagia with acid regurgitation, inability to retain fluids (abnormal saliva/dry mouth), stabbing pain in both hypochondria, hardness and fullness in the abdomen, bitter taste with loss of flavor, and anorexia.

[Formula Composition] Dingxiang (Clove Flos, 12 liang), Chenxiang (Aloewood Lignum, 2 liang), Muxiang (Costus Radix, 1 qian 5 fen), Dingxiangpi (Clove Pericarpium, 1 liang), Baidoukou Ren (Amomi Fructus Rotundus Kernel, 9 liang 5 qian).

[Preparation and Administration I (Ganying Wan)] The above herbs are pounded into a fine powder. Licorice root (Gancao) decoction paste is used separately as a binder to form pills. One liang of powder is divided into 250 pills. Take one pill per dose, hold it in the mouth to dissolve slowly on an empty stomach before meals.

[Extended Indications] Treats accumulation of cold due to deficiency of Zhong Qi (Middle Jiao Qi), weakness of Qi with injury, stagnation of cold in the epigastrium leading to indigestion; or injury from cold affecting Qi, irregular eating habits, alcohol intoxication causing abdominal hardness and fullness, distending pain in both hypochondria, severe pain in the heart and abdomen, cholera-like vomiting and diarrhea, frequent stools with tenesmus and difficult defecation, chronic dysentery with red and white purulent blood, undigested food in stool, recurrence after apparent recovery. Also treats vomiting from excessive alcohol intake, rebellious Phlegm-Qi with nausea, somnolence with vertigo, chest diaphragm oppression, fatigue in the four limbs. Also treats cold injury during pregnancy, postpartum injury, especially when long-standing cold accumulation fails to respond to warm herbs. Also treats emaciation from chronic illness, prolonged duration with sallow complexion and muscle wasting, fluctuating appetite, alternating constipation and diarrhea. It treats all cases of old and new cold accumulation. It is suitable for major diseases that do not fully recover. This medicine is warm and non-toxic, not drying or hot, does not damage Stomach Qi, nor causes vomiting or diarrhea. Its action is to grind down accumulations, eliminate cold injuries, and rapidly unblock stagnant Qi in the Sanjiao.

[Preparation and Administration II (Wax Pills)] Roll the pills into sizes similar to mung beans. Take 3-5 pills per dose, adjusting according to deficiency or excess, swallowed with warm water. If taken without food, it helps resolve alcohol toxicity and prevents intoxication. Also treats pediatric Spleen-Stomach weakness with recurrent food stagnation, white feces without foul odor. Take five pills sized like millet grains, administered with Shengjiang Tang (Fresh Ginger Decoction), at any time. For the aforementioned conditions persisting for months where warm herbs and methods to induce vomiting or purging have failed, this formula applies.

[Formula Composition II] Baicaoshuang (Soot from Kitchen Cauldron, 2 liang), Xingren (Prunus Armeniaca Semen, 140 kernels, approx. 1 liang 5 qian), Badou (Crotonis Fructus, processed to remove skin, core, and oil/powder - *Note: Text implies processing*).

[Detailed Preparation] Except for the Badou powder, Baicaoshuang, and Xingren, the remaining four/herbs (referring to the previous mixture) are pounded into fine powder and mixed thoroughly with the first three ingredients, then ground finely. Mix with high-quality beeswax. First, melt 6 liang of beeswax into liquid, filter through double-layer thick silk to remove impurities. Boil the wax in silver or earthenware vessels with 1 sheng of good wine, boil several times, then pour out. Wait for the wine to cool; the wax will float naturally. Retrieve and weigh the wax.
For spring/summer preparation: Use 1 liang of refined sesame oil, heat in a dingzi (small tripod pot) until fragrant and cooked. Add 4 liang of wine-boiled wax, melt together into liquid, and mix with the herb powder while hot in the pot.
For autumn/winter preparation: Use 1.5 liang of refined sesame oil, heat together with the wax into liquid, mix with the herb-wax compound to form a dough. Shape into small bars, wrap in oiled paper, and take fresh. This is a secret formula from Lord Gao Dianqian.