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Patient Li (43 years old) suffers from malaria; vomiting inevitably occurs during chills. The turbid phlegm stagnating in the stomach has not yet cleared, the tongue coating is slightly white, and there is no desire to drink. The treatment focuses on resolving stagnation and regulating Qi.
Caoguo (Tsaoko Fruit), Nongpo (Magnolia Bark), Bibie (Long Pepper), Ju Bai (Citrus Peel), Xingren (Apricot Seed), Shu Banxia (Prepared Pinellia Rhizome), Jiang Zhi (Ginger Juice).

Patient Zhang (53 years old) has suffered from "San Nu" (malaria occurring every third day) for two or three years. Facial muscles are yellow and emaciated, lips and mouth are dry and pale. After food enters the epigastrium and abdomen, distension occurs. The legs are flaccid and weak as if dropping. Edema appears in the evening. The injury involves Spleen Yang and Kidney Yang. However, the Spleen becomes strong through transportation and transformation functions, while the Kidney serves as the root of life by receiving and storing essence. One formula cannot address both simultaneously; ancient methods must be followed for separate treatments.
Take Shenqi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill) in the morning and Lizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) in the evening (treating separately at different times is practical and appropriate.)

Patient Zhou (60 years old) has depleted Qi and Blood, presenting with dysphagia and regurgitation, a condition often seen after middle age. This is likely due to excessive mental and physical labor in managing the household, which inevitably damages the Ying (Nutritive) aspect of the Heart and Spleen. Ying fluids dry up daily, and clear Qi knots daily, causing the esophagus to gradually narrow. Prolonged stagnation leads to internal accumulation of phlegm-saliva. When food enters, phlegm-saliva surges upward, causing regurgitation. This is a knotting of the Qi aspect (Resolving the knotting of Clear Qi provides the main therapeutic focus). Cornus Fructus (Shan Zhu Yu), Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (Shu Di Huang), and Lycii Fructus (Gou Qi Zi) nourish the Liver and Kidneys. However, the Stomach first feels cloying and stagnant; how can the Liver and Kidneys benefit?
Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) tonifies Qi and generates essence; Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) resolves phlegm and opens stagnation; Bai Mi (White Honey) moistens dryness and nourishes fluids. This approach is most appropriate.

Patient Wu (35 years old) reports a sensation of Qi rushing in the throat, immediately triggering coughing. After years of treatment, appetite has decreased and strength has failed. This results from failing to distinguish external causes, thereby suffering unnecessarily from treatments targeting phlegm and cough. For chronic illnesses, one must inquire about sleep and diet, and observe complexion, form, and pulse. Bian Que stated that damage to the lower jiao affecting the Stomach is such a case (Qi rushing causing cough indicates obvious internal damage; continuing to treat only phlegm and cough explains why the physician holds this in disdain.)

Patient Wu (from Tongguan Fang, 44 years old) was injured by fatigue but treated improperly, resulting in drug-induced injury. Collateral blood dried up, causing pain. Pain arises upon eating, indicating the disease is in the Stomach collaterals. Use sweet and缓和 (relaxing) methods to soothe the Liver to urgently rescue the Stomach.
Gui Yuan Rou (Longan Aril), Chao Tao Ren (Stir-fried Peach Kernel).

Patient Sun (from Beihao, 26 years old) experiences Qi rebellion and pain in the left hypochondrium after eating, indicating Heat in the Liver and Gallbladder (A masterful stroke.)
Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Gou Teng (Uncaria Ramulus), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix), Chuan Shi Hu (Dendrobii Officinalis Caulis), Bai Zi Ren (Biota Seed), Fu Ling (Poria).

Patient Li (56 years old) has fullness and distension in the lower abdomen, worsening at night when lying down. In the morning, the intestines expel turbid gas, allowing him to function normally during the day. This has persisted for several years. Qi rushes to the epigastrium, which protrudes and feels cold. The base of the tongue is also painful and swollen, extending from the chest to the tongue. Physicians used Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia Fruit) and Chuan Lian Zi (Toosendan Fruit); bitter-cold descending agents combined with acrid-warm agents caused discomfort, indicating the illness has existed for many years. The Lower Origin is already deficient, and Qi is scattered without being grasped downward (This is what the elder of Xichang calls "Earth Qi adding to Heaven Qi." The treatment method is clear and precise, but still considered sluggish; one should first use Chao Ku Shenqi Tang (Fried Dry Kidney Qi Decoction) for a few doses.)
Bawei Wan (Eight-Ingredient Pill) (3 qian)

Patient Jin (35 years old) has had bloody stools for many years, progressing to edema of the dorsum of the foot and abdominal distension. Appetite is low, and complexion is depleted. There is no rationale for using phlegm-resolving, cough-stopping, or cooling herbs (Tonify both Spleen and Kidney with warmth.)
Jiu Zheng Shu Bai Zhu (Nine-steamed Prepared Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Dan Shu Fu Zi (Lightly prepared Aconite Lateral Root).

Patient Wang (77 years old) is advanced in age with declining Qi. He cannot endure prolonged summer heat, which forces the consumption of body fluids. Yang fails to return inward (The phrase "Yang fails to return inward" is extremely profound.), leading to scanty and restless sleep. The standard prescription is Zhuye Dihuang Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Rehmannia Decoction) to nourish fluids and eliminate heat. Do not administer drugs with drying or inferior flavors, which would instead damage the Stomach (Yin and Yang often cling to each other; the elderly have little sleep because Jing and Blood are insufficient, preventing Yang from returning inward.)

Patient Yin (in front of the Weaving Bureau, 58 years old) Approaching sixty, his transporting Yang is already weak. Alcohol and food cause Qi stagnation and dampness accumulation (Focusing on the character "Qi" expands the analysis.). Meridian circulation is blocked. There is no hunger sensation. Qi attacks causing pain. The tongue coating is white and greasy. Use acrid-warm methods to open Qi obstruction, separate dampness, and regulate phlegm.
Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome), Fu Ling (Poria), Bibie (Long Pepper), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Sheng Yi Zhi (Fresh Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit), Xin Hui Pi (Xinhui Citrus Peel).

Patient Ding (51 years old) has a bright complexion and a wiry pulse, indicating Phlegm-Fluid retention. Fluids hide in the lower jiao Kidney collaterals. Due to irregular temperature changes in middle age and fatigue damaging Qi, lying on the pillow triggers Qi rebellion. Fluids surge causing panting, epigastrical stuffiness, and throat obstruction. Treatment can be effective but will not eradicate the root.