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To treat liver accumulation and qi stagnation causing pain under the left hypochondrium, accompanied by dizziness and pain in the hands, feet, head, and face upon attack.
Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong), Danggui Radix (Danggui), Paoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao), Guizhi Ramulus Cinnamomi (Guizhi), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhishi), Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) (each 1 qian 6 fen above); Ge Gen Radix Puerariae Lobatae (Gange) (4 fen); Mahuang Herba Ephedrae (Mahuang); Zizi Radix Aconiti Carmichaeliani Preparata (Cezhi) (2 fen).
Cut the herbs into pieces, divide into two doses. For each dose, use two zhong of water and five slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until three-tenths of the liquid remains, remove the dregs, and take at any time. Avoid wind if sweating occurs.

Constipation (Bijie) involves the Large Intestine, which is responsible for transmitting waste and excreting it. Generally, the five flavors from food nourish the five Zang organs, and the resulting waste returns to the Large Intestine. The function of the Large Intestine is primarily excretion without retention; if waste stagnates and accumulates, it leads to pathological consolidation. The Kidney governs Water and is the fu-organ paired with the Bladder. Water is stored in the Bladder and discharged via the Small Intestine, indicating a substantial connection between them. However, why does the Small Intestine correspond specifically to the Heart? This is because Yin cannot exist without Yang, and Water cannot exist without Fire. When Water and Fire interact harmoniously, Upper and Lower Jiao communicate, allowing Ying and Wei Qi to circulate normally. Otherwise, the water pathways become obstructed due to heat or fail to retain fluids due to cold. The *Nan Jing* states: The "Seven Rushing Gates" are: the lips as Feimen (Flying Gate), teeth as Humen (Household Gate), the epiglottis as Ximen (Sucking Gate), the upper opening of the Stomach as Benmen (Receiving Gate), the lower opening of the Tai Cang (Stomach) as Youmen (Secluded Gate), the junction of the Large and Small Intestines as Lanmen (Screen Gate). These constitute the Seven Rushing Gates. Luo Tianyi (Yi Lao) stated: The Poumen (Gate of the Soul) corresponds to Feimen. Its pathological manifestation is Guhuo (solitary perplexity), where Qi rushes upward from below, hence called the Seven Rushing Gates. If Youmen is blocked, Qi rushes upward; if Ximen fails to open, dysphagia occurs. For cases of dry constipation where Qi cannot move up and down, treatment focuses on Youmen, suitable for using Tongyou Tang, a formula that moistens the intestines and removes dryness. In individuals with weak constitutions, improper care leads to sluggish Qi in the Triple Burner, hindering transportation and causing stagnation in the stomach and intestines, resulting in constipation. Constipation is categorized into Wind Constipation, Qi Constipation, Dampness Constipation, Cold Constipation, and Heat Constipation. Wind Constipation arises from wind pathogens and phlegm obstructing the Large Intestine, causing blockage. Qi Constipation results from Qi stagnation, characterized by heaviness, pressing pain, irritability, distension, and hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass. Cold Constipation often affects the elderly with cold intestines or those with abdominal masses, where cold Qi stagnates, leading to severe constipation. There are also Deficiency Constipation and Accumulation Constipation: Deficiency Constipation typically affects the elderly with blood deficiency, leading to dry and rough intestines. Ancient texts emphasize that treating this condition depends entirely on the physician's assessment of deficiency and excess, tailoring treatment accordingly. For women with constipation due to blood loss and Qi depletion after childbirth, purgative or draining agents should not be used recklessly, as this may damage Yuan Qi and cause disease recurrence. Generally, the principles for treating constipation are: moisten if dry, lubricate if rough, unblock if obstructed, warm if cold, cool if hot, disperse if windy, and regulate if stagnant. These are fixed principles that students should study sincerely.