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The human body possesses five Zang organs. Among them, the Spleen and Stomach are the fu organs responsible for receiving and transforming food and fluids. If the granaries of a state are full, there will be sufficient food and military supplies. Similarly, if the stomach has sufficient food, Ying (Nutrient) Qi and Wei (Defensive) Qi will not become reversed.

Dry mouth is a manifestation of Yang deficiency. When there is grain in the Middle Jiao (Spleen and Stomach), heat gradually arises in the Upper Jiao, leading to vomiting and hiccups. The classics state that excessive Yang leads to vomiting. It is also said that vomiting and hiccups originate from the Lower Jiao; this is the principle involved. Such methods can resolve phlegm nodules, unblock food and fluids, and fill the Stomach fu, thereby avoiding disaster. The meaning of "unblocking" and "filling" implies that one should not make the deficient more deficient or the excess more excess. Qibo stated: "Draining deficiency and tonifying excess causes the Shen (Spirit) to leave its residence." Moreover, mineral drugs (Shi Yao) possess fierce and aggressive properties. If taken in excess, or if lifestyle adjustments are inappropriate, combined with disharmony of the Spleen and Stomach where grains cannot be processed, the Qi will attack upwards, thus causing vomiting and reverse flow.

Formulas:

Fuling Tang (Poria Decoction), also known as Qianhu San (Peucedanum Powder), from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats the onset of mineral drug toxicity. It addresses heat qi attacking upward, disharmony of the Spleen and Stomach, vomiting, reverse flow, and inability to eat.
* Chi Fuling (Red Poria, *Poria cocos*) - remove black skin
* Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root, *Scutellariae Radix*) - sliced
* Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium*) - remove white pith and roasted
* Pipa Ye (Loquat Leaf, *Eriobotryae Folium*) - remove hairs and roasted, each 3 fen
* Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root, *Bupleuri Radix*) - remove rhizome head
* Zhi Ke (Immature Bitter Orange Fruit, *Aurantii Fructus Immaturus*) - roasted, 1 fen

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Yanfang Tang (Goose Fat Decoction), from *Shenghui Fang*, treats the onset of mineral drug toxicity resulting in clustered heat and masses. It addresses swelling below the heart, chest oppression, and persistent vomiting.
* Yan Fang (Goose Fat, *Anseris Gratiae Adipis*) - one whole piece, boiled first
* Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root, *Angelicae Sinensis Radix*) - sliced and roasted
* Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome, *Rhei Radix et Rhizoma*) - sliced and stir-fried
* Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig, *Cinnamomi Ramulus*) - remove rough bark, each 2 liang
* Ren Shen (Ginseng Root, *Panacis Ginseng Radix*)
* Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, *Gypsi Fibrosus*) - crushed
* Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) - honey-fried
* Da Zao (Jujube Fruit, *Zizyphi Fructus*) - three pieces, split open

First, crush the non-date ingredients into a coarse powder. Add 3 zhan of water, decoct until 1.5 zhan remains, add the dates, and decoct until 1 zhan remains. Strain and take warm.

Qianhu San (Peucedanum Powder), from *Shenghui Fang*, treats the onset of mineral drug toxicity characterized by deficient heat and phlegm-fluid retention. It addresses unclear head and eyes, vomiting upon eating, and painful irritability in the four limbs.
* Qian Hu (Peucedanum Root, *Peucedani Radix*) - remove rhizome head
* Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root, *Scutellariae Radix*) - sliced
* Lu Gen (Reed Rhizome, *Phragmitis Rhizoma*) - sliced
* Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogonis Tuber*) - remove heart
* Zi Qin (often refers to Huang Qin, Scutellaria Root, *Scutellariae Radix*)
* Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root, *Paeoniae Radix Rubra*) - each 1 liang
* Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, *Gypsi Fibrosus*) - 2 liang

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, include half a slice of fresh ginger (*Sheng Jiang*), decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Huang Qin Tang (Scutellaria Decoction), from *Shenghui Fang*, treats the onset of mineral drug toxicity with mental restlessness, irritability, heat, phlegm-fluid retention, vomiting, and inability to ingest food.
* Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root, *Scutellariae Radix*)
* Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium*) - remove white pith and roasted
* Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogonis Tuber*) - remove heart
* Su Mi (Millet Grain, *Panicum miliaceum*)
* Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger, *Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens*) - each 0.5 liang
* Xie Bai (Allium Macrostemon Bulb, *Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus*) - one handful
* Chi Dou Chi (Black Soybean Seed, *Sojae Semen Nigrum Preparatum*) - 1 he

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Gualou Gen Tang (Trichosanthes Root Decoction), from *Shenghui Fang*, treats the onset of mineral drug toxicity with deficient heat and phlegm-fluid retention, vomiting, and inability to swallow food.
* Gualou Gen (Trichosanthes Root, *Trichosanthis Radix*)
* Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogonis Tuber*) - remove heart and roast
* Ren Shen (Ginseng Root, *Panacis Ginseng Radix*)
* Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root, *Scutellariae Radix*) - remove black skin and heart
* Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) - honey-fried, each 0.5 liang
* Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber, *Pinelliae Rhizoma*) - soaked in water seven times to remove slipperiness
* Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger, *Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens*) - five slices

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

San Huang Tang (Three Yellows Decoction), from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats vomiting caused by mineral drug onset, ineffectiveness of powder medications, inability to eat, and immediate vomiting after drinking alcohol.
* Zhi Zi Ren (Gardenia Seed, *Gardeniae Fructus*) - 0.5 liang
* Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange Fruit, *Aurantii Fructus Immaturus*) - remove pulp, stir-fried with bran, 2 liang
* Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) - honey-fried and sliced
* Qian Hu (Peucedanum Root, *Peucedani Radix*) - remove rhizome head
* Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome, *Rhei Radix et Rhizoma*) - sliced and stir-fried, each 1 liang
* Chi Dou Chi (Black Soybean Seed, *Sojae Semen Nigrum Preparatum*) - 1 he

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, include the fermented soybeans, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Baimaogen Tang (Imperata Rhizome Decoction), from *Shenghui Fang*, treats the onset of mineral drug toxicity with deficient heat, phlegm-fluid retention, severe vomiting, and inability to eat.
* Bai Mao Gen (Imperata Rhizome, *Imperatae Rhizoma*) - one handful
* Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogonis Tuber*) - remove heart, 1 liang
* Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium*) - remove white pith and roast
* Chi Fuling (Red Poria, *Poria cocos*)
* Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) - honey-fried, slightly reddened, and sliced
* Pipa Ye (Loquat Leaf, *Eriobotryae Folium*) - remove hairs and roast, each 1 fen

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Renshen Tang (Ginseng Decoction), from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats the onset of mineral drug toxicity with mental stuffiness and vomiting/reverse flow.
* Ren Shen (Ginseng Root, *Panacis Ginseng Radix*)
* Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) - honey-fried and sliced
* Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root, *Scutellariae Radix*) - remove black heart
* Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogonis Tuber*) - remove heart and roast
* Lu Gen (Reed Rhizome, *Phragmitis Rhizoma*) - remove soil, slice, and roast
* Gua Lou (Trichosanthes Fruit/Seed, *Trichosanthis Fructus*) - slice and stir-fry, each 1 liang

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Huang Qin San (Scutellaria Powder), from *Shenghui Fang*, treats the onset of mineral drug toxicity with deficient heat on the head and face, phlegm-fluid retention in the chest and heart, vomiting, and inability to ingest food.
* Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root, *Scutellariae Radix*) - sliced
* Di Gu Pi (Lycium Bark, *Lycii Cortex*) - each 3 fen
* Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) - honey-fried, slightly reddened, and sliced, 0.5 liang
* Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogonis Tuber*) - 1.5 liang, remove heart and roast
* Ren Shen (Ginseng Root, *Panacis Ginseng Radix*) - remove rhizome head

Crush and sieve the above ingredients into a fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Zhuru Tang (Bamboo Shavings Decoction), from *Shenghui Fang*, treats the onset of mineral drug toxicity with persistent irritability and heat in the four limbs, phlegm-reversal in the chest and heart, and inability to accept food. This formula is suitable for use.
* Qing Zhu Ru (Green Bamboo Shavings, *Bambusa Textilis Caulis*)
* Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root, *Scutellariae Radix*)
* Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange Fruit, *Aurantii Fructus Immaturus*) - stir-fried with bran until yellow
* Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogonis Tuber*) - remove heart
* Gualou Gen (Trichosanthes Root, *Trichosanthis Radix*) - each 1 liang
* Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root, *Paeoniae Radix Rubra*)
* Zhi Zi Ren (Gardenia Seed, *Gardeniae Fructus*)
* Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) - honey-fried

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Renshen Tang (Ginseng Decoction), from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats the onset of mineral drug toxicity with mental stuffiness and vomiting/reverse flow.
* Ren Shen (Ginseng Root, *Panacis Ginseng Radix*)
* Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome, *Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma*)
* Gualou Gen (Trichosanthes Root, *Trichosanthis Radix*)
* Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) - honey-fried and sliced, each 2 liang
* Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root, *Scutellariae Radix*) - remove black heart, 1 liang

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian of the medicine per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Banxia Tang (Pinellia Decoction), from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats dry heaving and irritability due to mineral drug onset.
* Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber, *Pinelliae Rhizoma*) - soaked in water to remove slipperiness, sliced, and dried, 1 liang
* Bai Wei (Cynanchum Root, *Cynanchi Atrati Radix*) - stir-fried, 2 liang
* Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger, *Zingiberis Rhizoma*) - processed
* Gan Cao (Licorice Root, *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma*) - honey-fried and sliced, each 0.5 liang

Crush and sieve the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Xie Bai Yin (Allium Decoction), from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats persistent vomiting and inability to eat due to mineral drug onset.
* Xie Bai (Allium Macrostemon Bulb, *Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus*) - two stalks
* Chi Dou Chi (Black Soybean Seed, *Sojae Semen Nigrum Preparatum*) - lightly stir-fried, 4 he
* Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber, *Ophiopogonis Tuber*) - remove heart and roast, 2 liang
* Su Mi (Millet Grain, *Panicum miliaceum*) - 0.5 he
* Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium*) - soak in water, remove white pith, and roast, 1 liang

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Zhike Tang (Bitter Orange Decoction), from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats dry heaving due to mineral drug onset.
* Zhike (Bitter Orange Fruit, *Aurantii Fructus*) - 5 liang, soak in water, remove pulp, stir-fry with bran
* Zhi Zi Ren (Gardenia Seed, *Gardeniae Fructus*) - seven seeds
* Chi Dou Chi (Black Soybean Seed, *Sojae Semen Nigrum Preparatum*) - lightly stir-fried, 2 he
* Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome, *Rhei Radix et Rhizoma*) - sliced and stir-fried, 2 he

Crush the above ingredients into a coarse powder. Take 4 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.6 zhan remains, strain, and take warm.

Formula for treating incessant vomiting due to mineral drug onset (from *Shengji Zonglu*):
Use one handful of Xie Bai (Allium Macrostemon Bulb), chop finely. Add 3 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains. Strain and take warm.

Formula for treating vomiting and reverse flow due to mineral drug onset, with injury to the throat and bleeding of clear blood. This is caused by excessive fire in the Upper Jiao and consumption of hot foods (from *Shengji Zonglu*):
Drink cold water. Alternatively, apply cold stones to the throat for relief.