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The Liver is the root of endurance and fatigue resistance, and the residence of the Hun (Ethereal Soul). Its luster manifests in the nails; the nails are the surplus of the Sinews. Its nourishment fills the Sinews, which are sustained by the Liver. It opens into the Eyes.

The Heart is the root of life, and the site of transformation of the Shen (Spirit). Its luster manifests in the face. The Qi of Heart Fire ascends, making the five colors bright and lustrous, thereby nourishing the face. Its nourishment fills the Blood Vessels, which are sustained by the Heart. It opens into the Tongue. Although the Tongue is not a true orifice, it communicates via collaterals with the Ears. The Ears serve as the external manifestation of the Heart and are paired with the Small Intestine. The Small Intestine is the Fu-organ of the Heart. The Heart governs the movement of Blood, corresponds to Li (Propriety), is the Taiyang (Greater Yang) within the Yang, and connects with the Qi of Summer.

The Spleen is the root of the granaries (storage of food and fluids) and the residence of Ying (Nutritive Qi). Its luster manifests in the white flesh at the corners of the lips. The lips are the external indicator of the Spleen. Its nourishment fills the Muscles, which are sustained by the Spleen. The Nose is the external manifestation of the Lung.

The Kidney governs hibernation and storage, is the root of sealing and storing, and is the repository of Jing (Essence). Its luster manifests in the hair; the hair is the surplus of Blood, nourished by the Brain. The Kidney governs Marrow, and the Brain is the Sea of Marrow. Its nourishment fills the Bones, which are the external response of the Kidney. It opens into the Two Yin (anterior and posterior orifices). The Two Yin refer to the anterior and posterior orifices for urination and defecation. Defecation and urination are the external passages of the Kidney. It is paired with the Bladder. The Bladder is the Fu-organ of the Kidney, primarily receiving and storing the essence of the Five Zang and Six Fu organs. It corresponds to Zhi (Wisdom), is the Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) within the Yin, and connects with the Qi of Winter.

Suppose Liver Disease: Excess pathogenic factors involve Wind and Heat combining. Wind is swift, and Fire agitates the flames causing rotation. The pulse is wiry, tight, and surging. Wind-Heat causes mania; Qianghuo Tang (Notopterygium Decoction) is indicated.
Herbs: Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (0.5 liang). The herbs are coarsely crushed. Take 0.5 liang per dose, add two zhong of water, decoct until six parts remain, remove the dregs, and take warm.

Deficient pathogenic factors involve Wind and Cold combining, manifesting as irritability, fearfulness, stiffness, spontaneous sweating, with a wiry, tight, and deep pulse. Zhang Zhongjing stated: When Wind affects the Taiyang channel, the syndrome shifts to the Taiyang channel. If Blood deficiency... body... length (text incomplete). Zhang Zhongjing stated: In severe cases, it develops into Epilepsy or convulsions. Qianghuo Tang is indicated. Materia Medica states: Qianghuo treats... treats Epilepsy. Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) and Huang [missing character] act as assistants. For children, it is Epilepsy.

Suppose Heart Disease: Excess pathogenic factors involve Heat and Dampness combining, manifesting as mental restlessness, steaming heat, and insomnia. The Spleen meridian connects to the Heart, and the Heart meridian originates from the Spleen; the two meridians connect, therefore... (Text is garbled/corrupted: "Xiang", "Da", "Dan", "Chenru", "Han shao", "Yan chang", "Baihu"). Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) may be implied due to heat symptoms.

Suppose Spleen Disease: Excess pathogenic factors involve Dampness and Dryness combining, manifesting as dry feces in the stomach, abdominal fullness, hardness, and pain, with a slow, long, and choppy pulse. This is Zhengyang Yangming Syndrome. Tiaowei Chengqi Tang (Regulate the Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction) is indicated. If Dampness and Cold interact, Cold seeks Dampness, resulting in yellowing of the body without fever... (text incomplete). If urination is difficult, add Fuling (Poria). For primary Dampness pathology, Guizhi Jia Shaoyao Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Added Peony) is the main treatment. For excess pain, Guizhi Dahuang Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Rhubarb Decoction) is the main treatment.

Suppose Lung Disease: Excess pathogenic factors involve Dryness and Cold combining, manifesting as erecting lanugo, cool skin, frequent clear urination, with a short, choppy, and deep pulse. This syndrome in autumn and winter is treated with Bawei Wan (Eight-Ingredient Pill). If... (Text is garbled: "Bi zhi" nasal obstruction, "Tang", "Er xian" pulse, "Yao").

Suppose Kidney Disease: Excess pathogenic factors involve Cold Wind combining, leading to failure of the Zang organs to store, with pure green diarrhea, and a slippery, wiry, deep pulse. Zhang Zhongjing stated: Shaoyin syndrome involves dry mouth and throat... (text incomplete). After recovery from major illness, if there is water qi below the waist, Musse Zeie Tang (Oyster and Smilax Decoction) is indicated. Mild pathogenic factors involving Cold and Heat combine, with Bladder heat stagnation and scanty body fluids, with a deep... (text incomplete) pulse. Zhuling Tang (Polyporus Decoction) is indicated. For primary Cold pathology, Cold diseases are divided by Zang and Fu organs, with a slippery, soft, deep pulse. Heibi Tianma Wan (Black Bi Tianma Pill) [Note: Text likely corrupted, possibly referring to a specific formula containing Tianma]. If pulses are similar but conditions differ, mild cases are Fu organ diseases, while severe cases are Zang organ diseases.