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Fang Dongye suffered from pain in both hypochondria, with qi counterflow rising to the chest, accompanied by fever and inability to take food. The left hand pulse was deep, wiry, and rapid, indicating accumulated stagnant qi; the right hand pulse was slippery, indicating phlegm-fluid retention; the guan position pulse was soggy and weak, indicating insufficiency of Spleen Qi. Based on the symptoms, it was likely triggered by anger, causing sudden onset of pain. Treatment should first clear accumulated heat and dissipate phlegm-qi, then proceed with tonification. Prescription: Gualou Ren (Trichosanthis Semen) 6 qian, Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Jiang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma prepared with ginger), Banxia (Pinelliae Tuber) each 1.5 qian, Baijiezi (Sinapis Semen) 1 qian, Muli (Ostreae Concha) 2 qian, Zhi Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma prepared with honey) 0.5 qian, Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) 1.5 qian. After two doses, all symptoms disappeared, and appetite returned. However, fearing recurrence, Danggui Longhui Wan (Angelica Sinensis and Gardenia Pill) was administered to eradicate the root cause. The patient indeed defecated twice after taking the medicine.

A woman at seven months of pregnancy suffered from internal heat, cough, and fullness/stuffiness in the chest and diaphragm. Prescription: Tiao Qin (Scutellariae Radix) 2 qian, Gualou Ren (Trichosanthis Semen), Baishao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Ziwan (Asternis Radix), Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex) each 1 qian, Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) 0.3 qian, Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Zisu Geng (Perillae Caulis), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) each 0.7 qian. She recovered after two doses.

A woman suffered from heart pain, red lips, high fever upon pain onset, headache, and sweating after a short while. Her pulse varied in size. I stated: This is a symptom of worm pain, confirmed by vomiting white foam upon pain. Prescription: Binglang (Arecae Semen), Chuanjiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) each 2 qian, Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) 1.5 qian, Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) 1 qian, Wumei (Mume Fructus) 7 pieces, Paojiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum), Caodouren (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) each 0.5 qian, Shanzhiren (Gardeniae Fructus) 1 qian. After one dose, pain reduced by half; after another dose, pain completely resolved.

Ni E'nan's wife suffered from lower abdominal pain, night-time fever, and dizziness following a miscarriage. I stated: This is due to deficiency of Qi and Blood and incomplete expulsion of lochia. Prescription: Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 1.5 qian, Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 3 qian, Zelan (Lycopersici Herba), Yimucacao (Leonuri Herba), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) each 1 qian, Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) 0.7 qian, Jingjisui (Schizonepetae Spica) 0.5 qian, Shanzha (Crataegi Fructus), Guipi (Cinnamomi Cortex) each 1 qian. After one dose, lower abdominal pain ceased; after two more doses, fever and dizziness completely resolved.

Ni Shaonan suffered from swelling and pain in the right Jiache acupoint area, radiating directly to the Taiyang channel, with severe alternating chills and fever. Both cun and guan positions of the hands showed surging, large, and forceful pulses. This was caused by wind-heat interacting in the Yangming channel. Prescription: Ruan Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum) 3 qian, Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) each 1 qian, Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) 2 qian, Sheng Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Shu Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma preparata) each 1 qian, Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Shanzhizi (Gardeniae Fructus), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus) each 0.7 qian, Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix), Guanzhong (Dryopteridis Crassirhizoma) each 1.5 qian. After two doses, swelling and pain completely subsided.