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The *Classic* (Huangdi Neijing) states that the mixed invasion of wind, cold, and dampness pathogens combines to form Bi syndrome (obstruction syndrome). It further states that encountering these pathogens during the "Extreme Yin" period (associated with the Spleen/Stomach) results in Muscle Bi. If Muscle Bi persists and is re-exposed to pathogens, it develops into Spleen Bi.

**Huangjiu Fang (Yellow Wine Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats Spleen Bi characterized by extreme deficiency-cold of muscles, heavy body, lethargy and lassitude, inability to restrain the four limbs, joint pain, and loss of appetite.
Ingredients: Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, peeled), Bajitian (Morinda Root, heart removed), Shihu (Dendrobium Stem, roots removed), Zexie (Alisma Rhizome), Baifuling (Poria, skin removed), Baiziren (Biota Seed), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger, processed), Tianxiong (Aconite Lateral Root, processed and peeled), Xixin (Asarum, stems and leaves removed), Baizhu (Atractylodes Rhizome).
Usage: Soak the above herbs in three dou of wine. Soak for seven days in autumn and winter, and for three days in spring and summer.

**Huang Wan (Yellow Pill)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats Spleen Bi characterized by muscle emaciation, abdominal distension and fullness, indigestion of food and fluids, immediate urge to vomit after eating, and lack of taste for food.
Ingredients: Shihu (Dendrobium Stem, roots removed), Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root, processed and peeled), Baizhu (Atractylodes Rhizome), Roushoucong (Cistanche Stem, soaked in wine, sliced, and dried), Yizhi (Alpinia Katsumadai Fruit, peeled), Renshen (Ginseng Root) (each 1 liang), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Root, sliced and dried), Shanzhuyu (Cornus Fruit, soaked and dried), Dingxiang (Clove Bud) (each 0.5 liang).
Usage: Take with warm wine before meals.

**Baizhu Tang (Atractylodes Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats Spleen Bi characterized by epigastric and abdominal distension and fullness, anorexia, or qi stagnation leading to heaviness of the body and weakness of the four limbs.
Ingredients: Baizhu (Atractylodes Rhizome), Renshen (Ginseng Root), Bichengqie (Long Pepper Fruit) (each 1 liang), Helile (Chebula Fruit, roasted) (3 liang), Dingxiang (Clove Bud), Caodoukou (Black Cardamom Seed, skin removed), Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root, processed, peeled, and stir-fried), Gancao (Licorice Root, honey-fried) (each 0.5 liang).
Usage: Decoct in water, remove the dregs, and take warm. The frequency and timing are not restricted.

**Wenzhong Faqu Wan (Warm-Middle Faqu Pill)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats Spleen Bi manifesting as coughing and vomiting of saliva.
Ingredients: Faqu (Medicated Leaven, stir-fried), Wuzhuyu (Evodia Fruit, soaked in water and dried), Xiaomai (Wheat Grain, stir-fried, 5 he), Zhishi (Immature Bitter Orange, flour-roasted), Gancao (Licorice Root, honey-fried), Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, peeled), Houpo (Magnolia Bark, peeled), Maidong (Ophiopogon Tuber, heart removed and dried), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger, processed).
Usage: Form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 7 pills per dose with hot water before meals.

**Fengyin Tang (Wind-Driving Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats Spleen Bi characterized by lethargy of the four limbs and numbness of the skin.
Ingredients: Duhuo (Angelica Pubescens Root, rhizome removed, 4 liang), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Root, sliced and dried), Baifuling (Poria, skin removed, each 3 liang), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger, processed), Gancao (Licorice Root, honey-fried), Renshen (Ginseng Root).
Usage: Coarsely crush to the size of hemp seeds. Take 5 qian per dose with water... (Text truncated)

**Mahuang Tang (Ephedra Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats Spleen Bi characterized by laxity and weakness of the four limbs and extreme heat in the muscles.
Ingredients: Mahuang (Ephedra Stem, roots and joints removed), Zhishi (Immature Bitter Orange, pulp removed and flour-roasted), Baizhu (Atractylodes Rhizome), Xixin (Asarum, stems and leaves removed, each 3 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root, tips removed, 3 liang), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, crushed).
Usage: Take 5 qian per dose with water... (Text truncated)

**Da Banxia Tang (Large Pinellia Decoction)** (from *Shengji Zonglu*): Treats Spleen Bi characterized by lethargy of the four limbs and coughing.
Ingredients: Banxia (Pinellia Tuber, ground into powder, mixed with fresh ginger juice to make cakes, sun-dried, 5 liang), Baizhu (Atractylodes Rhizome), Baifuling (Poria, black skin removed), Renshen (Ginseng Root), Gancao (Licorice Root, honey-fried), Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root, processed and peeled).
Usage: Add one and a half zhan of water... (Text truncated)