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Whenever accumulated qi resides under the right hypochondrium, covering an area as large as an inverted cup, it is a pulmonary accumulation (Fei Ji). The qi rushes upward, obstructing respiration, and this condition is named Xiben (Asthma Accumulation). This originates from the transmission of heart disease to the lungs.

Banxia Tang (Pinellia Decoction): Treats pulmonary accumulation Xiben with coughing.
Ingredients: Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed in decoction to remove slipperiness, sliced and dried), Sanggen Baipi (Mori Cortex, roasted and chopped), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, removed seedlings and leaves), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, removed rhizome head), each 1 liang 5 qian.
Usage: Coarsely crush and sieve the above ingredients.

Taoren Jian Wan (Peach Kernel Paste Pill): Treats Xiben qi. Hardness under the right hypochondrium like a cup, abdominal distension and pain, inability to eat, chest and diaphragm fullness and oppression, coughing and panting.
Ingredients: Taoren (Persicae Semen, 3 liang, soaked in hot water, skin and tip removed, double-kernel ones selected, finely ground; boiled with 3 sheng of wine and Pengsha (Borax) into a paste), Shafa (Sand, 1 liang 5 qian, free from stones, ground), Biejia (Trionycis Carapax, 1 liang, coated with vinegar, roasted until yellow, skirt removed), Chuan Wutou (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata, 0.5 liang, skin and navel removed, chopped, salted and roasted until yellow), Ziwan (Asturi Herba, 0.5 liang, seedlings and soil removed), Zhuya Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Fructus Spina, 0.5 liang, skin removed, coated with lard fat, roasted until scorched yellow), Fangkui (Adenophorae Radix, 0.5 liang), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 3 qian), Binglang (Arecae Semen, 3 qian), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum, 0.5 liang, roasted, cracked and chopped).
Usage: Grind the above ingredients (excluding the peach kernel paste) into fine powder. Add the peach kernel paste and sand decoction. Mix with melted honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 15 pills before meals, washed down with ginger juice.

Fangji Tang (Stephania Decoction) [from Shengji Zonglu]: Treats pulmonary accumulation Xiben, directing qi downward.
Ingredients: Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Dafu (Arecae Pericarpium, skin used, seeds removed, each 1 liang 5 qian), Yuliren (Pruni Semen, soaked and skin removed), Dama Ren (Cannabis Semen, stir-fried), Binglang (Arecae Semen, chopped), Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, washed in hot water and white pith removed), Kongqing (Azurolite, text implies missing details or error, listed as per source), Ziwan (Asturi Herba).
*Note: The original text here is fragmented ("Kong" followed immediately by "Ziwan San"). Based on standard textual criticism, parts may be missing. The translation reflects the visible items.*

Ziwan San (Asturi Powder) [from Shenghui Fang]: Treats Xiben qi. Agglomeration and distending pain under the right hypochondrium, panting and coughing.
Ingredients: Ziwan (Asturi Herba, 1 liang, seedlings and soil removed), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, 0.5 liang, soaked in hot water seven times, dried and slightly stir-fried), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 0.5 liang), Biejia (Trionycis Carapax, 1 liang, coated with vinegar, roasted until yellow), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 0.5 liang, bran-roasted until slightly yellow).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian, add 1 sheng of water, decoct to 0.6 sheng, strain and take warm.

Zhishi Wan (Aurantium Pill) [from Shenghui Fang]: Treats Xiben qi. Abdominal and hypochondrial distension and hardness, coughing with blood, sticky and difficult-to-expectorate sputum.
Ingredients: Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 0.5 liang, bran-roasted until slightly yellow), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 0.5 liang), Binglang (Arecae Semen, 0.5 liang), Helilepi (Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium, 0.5 liang), Tiantingli (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Lepidii Semen, 0.5 liang, stir-fried between papers until purple), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, chopped), Dazao (Jujubae Fructus, pitted, each 1 liang).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Mix with jujube pulp to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 20 pills before meals, washed down with warm water.

Dafupi San (Arecae Pericarpium Powder) [from Shenghui Fang]: Treats Xiben qi. Abdominal and hypochondrial fullness, urgent panting and coughing, restlessness in sitting and lying.
Ingredients: Dafupi (Arecae Pericarpium, 5 pieces), Chifuling (Poria with Red Hosta, 1 liang), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, 1 liang, rhizome head removed and chopped), Helilepi (Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium, 0.5 liang), Binglang (Arecae Semen, 0.5 liang), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 0.5 liang, stir-fried).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian, add 1 sheng of water, decoct to 0.6 sheng, strain and take warm.

Sanleng Wan (Sparganii Rhizoma Pill) [from Shenghui Fang]: Treats Xiben qi. Mass formation under the right hypochondrium, panting, coughing, chest pain, vomiting of phlegm-saliva, sallow complexion and emaciation.
Ingredients: Jingsanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma, 1 liang, soaked, chopped, crushed, vinegar-mixed and roasted until yellow), Chuan Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang, chopped, crushed, slightly stir-fried), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, 1 liang, roasted, cracked, skin and navel removed), Biejia (Trionycis Carapax, 1 liang, soaked in hot water, skin and skirt removed, vinegar-roasted until yellow).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 10 pills before meals, washed down with rice drink.

Zhishimu Xiang Wan (Aurantium and Aucklandia Pill): Treats pulmonary accumulation Xiben qi.
Ingredients: Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, pulp removed, bran-roasted, 2 liang), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, dried), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Haizao (Sargassum), Tingli (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Lepidii Semen, stir-fried on paper until purple, each 1 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, chopped), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos, each 3 qian).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Mix with jujube pulp to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 20 pills before meals, washed down with warm water.

Binglang San (Arecae Semen Powder): Treats Xiben qi. Chest and diaphragm obstruction and fullness, hardness and tension under the right hypochondrium, rebellious qi and coughing.
Ingredients: Binglang (Arecae Semen, 1 liang), Chifuling (Poria with Red Hosta, 3 qian), Chishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra, 3 qian), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, 3 qian), Jingsanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma, 3 qian), Helilepi (Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium, 3 qian).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian, add 1 sheng of water, decoct to 0.6 sheng, strain and take warm.

Niubangzi San (Arctii Fructus Powder): Treats Xiben qi. Causing panting and coughing, abdominal and epigastric distension and fullness, pain under the hypochondrium.
Ingredients: Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus, 1 liang, slightly stir-fried), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 1 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 1 liang), Jingsanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma, 1 liang, roasted, chopped, crushed), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, 0.5 liang, soaked in hot water seven times, dried).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian, add 1 sheng of water, decoct to 0.6 sheng, strain and take warm.

Muxiang Wan (Aucklandia Pill): Treats Xiben qi. Chest and diaphragm fullness and oppression, hardness and tension in abdomen and hypochondrium, disharmony of four limbs, poor appetite and weakness.
Ingredients: Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 1 liang), Biejia (Trionycis Carapax, 1.5 liang, coated with vinegar, roasted until yellow, skirt removed), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, 1 liang), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, 1.5 liang, soaked in hot water seven times, dried), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum, 0.5 liang, slightly stir-fried).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 20 pills before meals, washed down with ginger juice.

Xiben Tang (Xiben Decoction): Treats pulmonary accumulation. Located under the right hypochondrium, large as an inverted cup, persisting for a long time without cure, causing chills and fever, rebellious qi, panting and coughing, developing into lung abscess (Fei Yong).
Ingredients: Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, soaked in hot water seven times), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, washed in hot water), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, each 2.5 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparatum), Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex Preparatum), Tingli (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Lepidii Semen, 0.5 liang, stir-fried on paper), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, rhizome head removed, 1 liang).
Usage: Coarsely crush into powder. Take 4 qian, add 1.5 sheng of water, decoct to 0.8 sheng, strain and take warm at any time.

Zhishi Tang (Aurantium Decoction): Treats pulmonary accumulation Xiben, rebellious qi, chest fullness, coughing and counterflow.
Ingredients: Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, pulp removed, bran-roasted), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Binglang (Arecae Semen, chopped), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparatum, chopped), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus, soaked in hot water, dried and stir-fried), Tingli (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Lepidii Semen, stir-fried on paper until purple, each 1 liang).
Usage: Coarsely crush into powder. Take 4 qian, add 1.5 sheng of water, decoct to 0.8 sheng, strain and take warm.

Sangbaipi Tang (Morus Bark Decoction): Treats pulmonary accumulation Xiben, rebellious qi, distension and fullness, coughing, purulent and bloody nasal discharge and sputum.
Ingredients: Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex, chopped), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed, dried, each 1.5 liang), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, coarse bark removed, 1.5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparatum, chopped, 0.5 liang), Chenjupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, soaked in hot water, white pith removed, 1 liang).
Usage: Coarsely crush into powder. Take 4 qian, add 1.5 sheng of water, decoct to 0.8 sheng, strain and take warm.

Yuanhua Jian Wan (Kadsura Berry Paste Pill): Treats Xiben qi. Mass formation under the right hypochondrium with pain.
Ingredients: Yuanhua (Daphnes Genkwa Flos, 1.5 liang, vinegar-mixed and roasted until dry, ground into powder), Pengsha (Borax, 1 liang, free from stones, finely ground; boiled with 2 jin of rice vinegar together with Yuanhua powder into a paste), Biejia (Trionycis Carapax, 1 liang, vinegar-roasted until yellow, skirt removed).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Mix with Pengsha paste to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 10 pills before meals, washed down with rice drink.

Zaojiao Wan (Gleditsia Pill): Treats pulmonary accumulation Xiben, rebellious qi.
Ingredients: Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Fructus, two stalks, non-borer ones, lard-fat roasted, skin and seeds removed, chopped), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, coarse bark removed), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum), Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus, heart removed).
Usage: Divide equally, pound and sieve into fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 10 pills before meals, washed down with warm water.

Wulingzhi Wan (Trogopterus Dung Pill): Treats pulmonary asthma. Long-standing leading to Xiben.
Ingredients: Wulingzhi (Trogopterori Faeces, 2.5 liang), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 0.5 liang), Madangling (Aristolochiae Radix, shell removed, stir-fried, 1 fen), Tingli (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Lepidii Semen, 1 fen).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Mix with jujube pulp to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 10 pills before meals, washed down with warm water.

Tuiqi San (Pushing Qi Powder): Treats mass under the right hypochondrium as large as a cup, persisting without cure, causing chills and fever, panting and coughing, developing into lung abscess (Fei Yong).
Ingredients: Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, stir-fried), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus, each 0.5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 2 qian), Pianzi Jianghuang (Curcumae Longae Rhizoma, 0.5 liang).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian, mix with ginger juice and take.

Dazao Wan (Jujube Pill): Treats conditions as described above.
Ingredients: Tingli (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Lepidii Semen), Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix).
Usage: Divide equally, grind into fine powder. Form pills with jujube pulp, size of tung tree seeds. Take 30 pills, washed down with rice drink.

Treating Xiben qi, panting and coughing, disharmony of heart and diaphragm. [from Shenghui Fang]
Ingredients: Helilepi (Terminaliae Chebulae Pericarpium, 1 liang), Yuliren (Pruni Semen, 1 liang, soaked in hot water, skin removed, slightly stir-fried and ground), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix, 1 liang).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Add Yuliren and grind until uniform. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 20 pills before meals, washed down with warm water.

Fei Zhi Ji Xiben Wan (Pulmonary Accumulation Xiben Pill) [from Shixiao Fang]: Treats mass under the right hypochondrium, large as an inverted cup, persisting without cure, causing chills and fever, panting and coughing, developing into lung abscess (Fei Yong).
Ingredients: Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, ginger-processed, 8 qian), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, mustache removed, stir-fried, 1 liang 3 qian), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum, 1.5 qian), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, skin removed, 1 qian), Badoushuang (Crotonis Fructus Frost, 4 fen), Baixiudoukou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus, 1 qian), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed, 1 qian), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 1 qian).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 2 pills before meals, washed down with warm water.

Jiajian Xiben Wan (Modified Xiben Pill) [from Shixiao Fang]: Combined in mid-summer. The accumulation causes illness, chills and fever, panting and coughing, rushing qi, choppy pulse, loss of essence.
Ingredients: Chuan Wutou (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata, 1 qian), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Preparatum, 1.5 qian), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 2 qian), Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, 8 fen), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, stir-fried, 1 liang 3 qian), Ziwan (Asturi Herba, 1 qian), Honghua (Carthami Flos, small amount), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed, 1.5 qian).
Usage: Grind into fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 10 pills before meals, washed down with warm water. Avoid cold and raw foods.