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According to the *Huangdi Neijing* (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon): When wind pathogen affects the Spleen and transmits to the Kidney meridian, the disease is named Shan Jia (疝瘕 - hernia and mass). It manifests as heat accumulation and pain in the lower abdomen and Bladder, with white discharge during urination; this condition is also called Gu (蛊 - gu disease/poisoning).

**Da Chen Xiang Zun Zhong Wan Formula**: Treats Gu syndrome characterized by abdominal fullness, generalized edema, rebellious Qi causing vomiting and hiccups, rapid breathing, red and scanty urine, irregular bowel movements, and all middle-jiao disorders.
Ingredients: Hua Shi (Talcum, 3 qian), Chen Xiang (Aquilaria Wood, Ding Xiang (Clove), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Bing Lang (Areca Seed), Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed), Ting Li (Descurainia Seed) (each 2 qian), Qing Pi (Green Tangerine Peel), Bai Qian Niu (White Morning Glory Seed), Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange) (stir-fried), Luo Bo Zi (Radish Seed) (6 qian).
Preparation: Grind into fine powder, use rice porridge paste as binder to make pills.

**Wu Jia San**: Treats various types of Gu Qi (Gu pathogen).
Ingredients: Qing Pi (Green Tangerine Peel), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark) (stir-fried), Zhu Ling (Polyporus), Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed) (roasted), Ze Xie (Alisma), Xu Sui Zi (Euphorbia Seed), Tian Ting Li (Sweet Descurainia Seed) (stir-fried), Zhang Liu Gen (Camphor Willow Root), Da Ji (Euphorbia Root).
Dosage: Take 3 qian per dose.

**Bing Lang San**: Treats Gu Qi in men and women, and deficiency swelling of the lower limbs and knees due to Lower Yuan (Kidney/Bladder) dysfunction.
Ingredients: Bing Lang (Areca Seed), Bai Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Fu Zi (Aconitum Carmiichaelii Root Preparated), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower), Peng Zhi (Curcuma Aromatica Rhizome), Da Ji (Euphorbia Root), Gan Sui (Kansui Root), Hei Qian Niu (Black Morning Glory Seed), Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Officinalis Root), Qing Pi (Green Tangerine Peel), Jing San Leng (Burreed Tuber).
Administration: Decoct in water. At Er Geng (9-11 PM), take with Sheng Ma Tang (Cimicifuga Decoction) to drain fluid from the face; at San Geng (11 PM-1 AM), take with Chi Xiao Dou Tang (Red Bean Decoction) to drain fluid from hands; at Si Geng (1-3 AM), take with Sang Bai Pi Tang (Mulberry Root Bark Decoction) to drain fluid from the abdomen; at Wu Geng (3-5 AM), take with tea wine to drain fluid from the membranes.

**Formula for Treating Gu Syndrome**:
Ingredients: Fu Ling (Poria) (2 liang), Fu Shen (Poria with Hostwood) (2 liang), Zhu Ling (Polyporus) (1 liang), Gan Shan Yao (Dioscorea Rhizome) (3 liang), Ren Shen (Ginseng) (3 liang), Bai Jiu Qu (Rice Wine Leaven) (0.5 liang), Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven).
Preparation: Cut into slices, decoct in water with Cong Tou (Scallion Bulb).

**Tuo Zhong Shen Ying Wan**: Treats various swellings and Gu toxins in men and women, abdominal distension like a drum, Pi Pi (Spleen mass), Zheng Jia (masses), Qi Kuai (Qi lumps), upper asthma and rapid breathing, persistent coughing and wheezing.
Ingredients: San Leng (Burreed Tuber), E Zhu (Curcuma Phaeocaulis Rhizome), Qing Pi (Green Tangerine Peel) (each 1 liang), Gan Qi (Dry Lacquer) (burned, 1 liang), Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower) (7.5 qian), Da Ji (Euphorbia Root) (1 qian), Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit) (1 qian), Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Officinalis Root).
Preparation: Crush and mix, form pills with Radish juice or flour paste.

**Rou Cong Rong Wan**: Treats Gu disease, with burning heat and pain in the lower abdomen, and white discharge in urine and stool.
Ingredients: Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche Stem) (peeled, wine-soaked, roasted), Bai Fu Ling (Poria) (peeled), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root) (cut), Ze Xie (Alisma), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry), Long Gu (Fossilized Bone), Mu Li (Oyster Shell) (calcined and ground), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root).
Dosage: Take at noon daily.

**Wan An San**: Treats Gu disease.
Ingredients: Da Huang (Rhubarb Root), Lei Wan (Bezoar), Mu Xiang (Costus Root) (each 1 liang), Ku Ting Li (Bitter Descurainia Seed), Zhang Liu Gen (Camphor Willow Root) (each 0.5 liang), Hei Qian Niu (Black Morning Glory Seed), Bai Qian Niu (White Morning Glory Seed) (each 1.5 liang), Bing Lang (Areca Seed).

**Da Jian Zhong Tang** (from *Xuan Ming Lun Fang*): Treats Gu disease, with urgent and painful distension in the lower abdomen, loss of essence in urination/defecation, and white fluid in urine.
Ingredients: Huang Qi (Astragalus Root) (cut), Yuan Zhi (Polygala Root) (decentred), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root) (de-rooted), Ze Xie (Alisma) (each 3 liang, cut and roasted), Shao Yao (Peony Root) (stir-fried), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Long Gu (Fossilized Bone), Gan Cao (Licorice Root).
Administration: Decoct in water, strain and drink.

**Ze Xie Wan**: Treats Gu disease, with burning heat and pain in the lower abdomen, insecurity of essence, and white discharge in urine and stool.
Ingredients: Ze Xie (Alisma) (cut), Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea Fruit) (stir-fried), Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Officinalis Root) (de-centred), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry) (roasted), Shi Hu (Dendrobium Stem) (de-rooted), Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Gan Cao (Licorice Root) (equal parts).

**Gan Di Huang Wan**: Treats Gu disease, insecurity of essence, white discharge in urine and stool, burning heat and pain in the lower abdomen.
Ingredients: Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root) (roasted, 0.5 liang), Zhong Ru Fen (Stalactite Powder) (0.5 liang), Long Gu (Fossilized Bone), Tu Si Zi (Dodder Seed) (wine-soaked overnight, separately pounded), Ci Shi (Magnetite) (calcined, vinegar-quenched 7 times), Shao Yao (Peony Root), Yan (Salt).
Administration: Decoct in water.

**Wu You San** (from *Ru Men Shi Qin*): Treats abdominal Gu distension and difficult defecation.
Ingredients: Mu Xiang (Costus Root) (0.5 liang), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome) (0.5 liang), Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Mu Tong (Akebia Stem) (cut), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root) (each 0.5 liang, cut), Guan Gui (Cinnamon Bark) (0.5 liang).
Preparation: One formula is a powder.

**Formula for Sudden Chest Fullness and Urgency**: Treats sudden onset of chest fullness and urgency.
Ingredients: Zhu Shen (Pig Kidney) (one, remove fat membrane), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark) (5 liang), Fu Ling (Poria) (4 liang), Ze Qi Ye (Phytolacca Leaf) (3 liang), Fang Ji (Stephania Root) (3 liang), Ze Xie (Alisma) (3 liang).
Administration: Decoct in 13 sheng of water. Avoid vinegar.

**Another Formula**:
Ingredients: Gan Sui (Kansui Root) (stir-fried, 1.5 liang), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria) (peeled), Yu Li Ren (Bush Cherry Seed) (soaked, peeled, de-seeded, ground), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root) (de-blackened), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed) (blanched, peeled, de-seeded).
Preparation: Pound and sieve into powder. Take appropriate amount per dose.

**Another Formula**: Treats sudden chest fullness and urgency.
Ingredients: Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark) (4 liang), Ju Pi (Tangerine Peel) (4 liang), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed) (3 liang), Gan Sui (Kansui Root) (3 liang), Ze Xie (Alisma) (3 liang), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root) (4 liang), Chi Xiao Dou (Red Bean).

**Another Formula**:
Ingredients: Qing Yang Shen (Blue Goat Kidney) (one), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark) (4 liang), Fu Ling (Poria) (4 liang), Ju Pi (Tangerine Peel) (3 liang), Li Gen Bai Pi (Plum Root Bark) (4 liang), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root) (3 liang).
Avoid vinegar.

**Huang Qi Wan** (from *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*): Treats Water Qi (Water retention), reduces swelling, calms asthma.
Ingredients: Huang Qi (Astragalus Root) (cut), Gan Sui (Kansui Root) (stir-fried), Qing Ju Pi (Green Tangerine Peel) (soaked, roasted, de-white), Mai Ya (Barley Sprout), Da Ji (Euphorbia Root) (stir-fried).
Preparation: Grind into powder, mix with refined honey to make pills, size of Sophora seeds.

**Ku Ting Li Wan** (from *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*): Treats Water Qi causing asthma and rapid breathing, red and scanty urine, swelling of waist and legs, inability to lie down and sleep.
Ingredients: Ku Ting Li (Bitter Descurainia Seed) (stir-fried on paper, 1 liang 3 qian), Xing Ren (Apricot Seed) (blanched, peeled, de-seeded, double-kernel, stir-fried, ground, 3 qian), Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel) (blanched, de-white, roasted, 4 qian), Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry).
Preparation: Grind into powder, mix with refined honey to make pills.

**Xian Fang Wan An San**: Treats men and women of all ages, deep-seated accumulations, Qi Gu, Water Gu, Food Gu, Ben Tun (running piglet sensation) in Small Intestine and Bladder, Hernia with unilateral descent, Mu Shen (Wood Kidney), Hong Kong Foot (Gout), Ten Obstructions and Five Chokes, Reverse Stomach with vomiting, Spleen Pain with Asthma, Phlegm-Fluid Cough, Lung Distension, Hematemesis, Spitting Blood, Dysuria with Blood, Accumulation and Masses.
Ingredients: Hei Qian Niu (Black Morning Glory Seed) (3 liang, half raw half cooked, do not use yellow-cooked or burnt-yellow), Lei Wan (Bezoar) (three, raw), Da Huang (Rhubarb Root) (2 liang, raw), Guan Zhong (Asparagus Fern Rhizome) (3 liang).
Administration: Three slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water. Avoid fish and seafood.

**Another Formula**: Treats Gu Qi in men and women, and deficiency swelling of lower limbs and knees.
Ingredients: Zhu Ling (Polyporus), Fu Ling (Poria), Han Fang Ji (Stephania Tetrandra Root), Mu Tong (Akebia Stem), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel) (equal parts).
Preparation: Grind into powder. Take 4 qian per dose, decoct in 1.5 sheng of water with 10 stems of Deng Xin Cao (Juncus Maritimus Medulla).

**Quan Mu Wan**: Treats generalized Gu distension in men and women, immobility.
Ingredients: Nan Kang Ha Fen (Nankang Shell Powder) (1 liang), Zhu Ling (Polyporus) (0.5 liang), Ze Xie (Alisma) (0.5 liang), Zhen Ping Wei San (True Pingwei Powder) (1 liang).
Preparation: Grind into fine powder, mix evenly with Pingwei San and Ha Fen.

**Si Miao Wan** (from *Wei Shi Fang*): Treats Qi and Blood stagnation in the abdomen, Gu distension like a drum, restlessness with asthma when sitting or lying down.
Ingredients: Zhi Ke (Aurantium Fruit) (4 liang, de-pulp, cut into large pieces, divided into two parts, each 1 liang stir-fried with Cang Zhu 1 liang, then stir-fried with Luo Bo Zi 1 liang until yellow, discard Luo Bo Zi)... other herbs.
Preparation: Grind into powder, mix evenly.

**Zhong Jing Wan**: Treats Gu distension, Middle Jiao deficiency with swelling and fullness, loss of appetite.
Ingredients: Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) (stir-fried), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) (processed, each 1 liang), Mai Ya (Barley Sprout) (stir-fried, 1 liang), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia Fruit) (0.5 liang, washed in water 7 times, roasted dry).
Preparation: Grind into fine powder, use flour paste to make pills.

**Ku Hao Li Wan**: Treats Water Gu Qi.
Ingredients: Ku Hao Li, Mu Xiang (Costus Root), Luo Bo Zi (Radish Seed) (equal parts).
Preparation: Grind into fine powder, use wine paste to make pills, size of Sophora seeds. Take 30-20 pills per dose, warm wine on an empty stomach.

**Zhu Sha Shou Bing Wan**: Specifically treats accumulations, all types of Gu Qi, and regurgitation syndrome.
Ingredients: Ren Yan (Arsenic Trioxide) (1 liang), Ba Dou (Croton Seed) (peeled, roasted, 1 liang), Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower) (1 liang, vinegar-processed).
Preparation: Grind into fine powder, size of Soap Pod seeds. Take 3 pills per dose.

**Treating Gu Distension**:
First use Zao Jiao Jian Wan (Soap Pod Scissor Pill) weighing 2 liang to purge 5-6 times. Then use Xiang Mian San.

**Xiang Mian San**:
Ingredients: Sheng Qi Zi (Raw Lac Residue) (1.5 liang), Chun Can Mian (Spring Silkworm Silk) (3 liang heavy), She Xiang (Musk) (5 qian).
Preparation: Stir-fry lac residue in an iron pot until ash, cut silk finely, mix with Musk.

**Zhi Ke Wan**: Treats Gu distension.
Ingredients: Zhi Ke (Aurantium Fruit), Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower) (equal parts).
Preparation: Soak Yuan Hua in strong vinegar until permeated, then boil Zhi Ke in the same vinegar until soft, pound Yuan Hua into powder, mix and make pills, size of Sophora seeds.

**Treating Gu**:
Take Ji Shi Li Jiu (Chicken Dropping Sweet Wine) mixed and taken orally.

**Xiao Gu Tang** (from *Zhi Zhi Fang*): Treats Qi-induced Gu distension, only abdominal fullness without swelling of limbs, head, or face.
Ingredients: Zi Su Jing Ye (Perilla Stem and Leaf), Suo Sha (Amomum Fruit), Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg), Zhi Ke (Aurantium Fruit), Qing Pi (Green Tangerine Peel), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Jing San Leng (Burreed Tuber), Peng Zhi (Curcuma Aromatica Rhizome), Bing Lang (Areca Seed), La Gui (Cinnamon Twig), Bai Dou Kou Ren (Cardamom Seed), Bi Bo (Long Pepper).
Preparation: Cut. Take 3 qian per dose.

**Shi Yan Zi Wan**: Treats Qi Gu and Blood Gu in men and women.
Ingredients: Shi Yan Zi (Swallow Stone), Mu Tong (Akebia Stem), Da Ji (Euphorbia Root), Hai Jin Sha (Lygodium Spore), Shi Wei (Pyrrosia Leaf), Ku Lian Gen (Chinaberry Root), Zhu Ling (Polyporus), Hai Zao (Seaweed), Bian Zhu (Bamboo Slender), Hui Xiang (Fennel Fruit), Bai Qian Niu (White Morning Glory Seed).
Preparation: Make pills, size of Sophora seeds. Take appropriate amount.

**Duo Ming Fang Dan**: Treats Qi Gu, Lao Gu (Consumption Gu), Blood Gu, Jin Gu (Sinew Gu), Water Gu.
Ingredients: She Xiang (Musk) (1.5 qian), Da Huang (Rhubarb Root) (raw, 5 qian), Hei Qian Niu (Black Morning Glory Seed) (0.5 liang), Gan Sui (Kansui Root) (2 qian), Ze Xie (Alisma) (0.5 liang), Xiang Fu Zi (Cyperus Rhizome) (2 qian).
Administration: After taking this medicine, stop after three days when bowel movement becomes smooth.

**Xiang Zao Wan** (from *Rui Zhu Tang Fang*): Treats Gu Qi, abdominal fullness. All ten types of Gu disease can take it.
Preparation: Grind Ku Ding Xiang (Galangal) into fine powder, mix with ripe jujube meat, pound into pills, size of Sophora seeds. Take 30 pills per dose, send down with jujube decoction, on an empty stomach. Effective after three doses.

**Formula for Treating Gu Qi**:
Use Huan Chang Cao (unknown herb) as needed, dry and grind into powder, decoct in water, take until urination becomes smooth.

**Wu Gu Wan** (from *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*): Treats hundred diseases and various Gu diseases.
Ingredients: Xiong Huang (Realgar), Jiao Mu (Zanthoxylum Seed) (stir-fried), Mang Cao (Polygonum Arvaticum Herb), Zhen Zhu (Pearl) (ground), Ba Dou (Croton Seed) (oil removed), Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower) (vinegar-soaked, stir-fried until scorched), Gui Jiu (Podophyllum Rhizome), Fan Shi (Alum) (burned until juice dries), Ban Mao (Mustard Beetle) (wings and feet removed).
Preparation: Add one more ingredient, make pills. Take with wine, a little Jie Geng (Platycodon Root) will restore consciousness. Regarding severe swelling... decoction prevention... take one character dose... Ju Zi, Zi, Fang, Lang...

**Zi Su Zhu San** (from *Sheng Ji Zong Lu*): Treats Water Qi.
Ingredients: Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf), Fang Ji (Stephania Root) (peeled), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark) (cut), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome) (cut, equal parts).
Preparation: Grind into powder. Decoct like tea for three boils. Umbilical heat, Gu distension...

**Zhi Ke Wan** (from *Wei Sheng Bao Jian Fang*): Treats long-term Five Obstructions, Qi accumulation and choking, Qi and Blood stagnation, abdominal distension, becoming Gu, emaciation, sallow complexion, urgent abdomen.
Ingredients: Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) (peeled 1 jin, boiled with Da Huang 2 liang, Sheng Jiang 4 liang, Da Zao 50 pieces, Chuan Wu 1 liang in water until dates are soft, use only Hou Po), Zhi Ke (Aurantium Fruit).
Take appropriate amount per dose.

**Mu Xiang Wan** (from *Yang Shi Jia Cang Fang*): Treats Gu distension, promotes Qi movement and reduces swelling.
Ingredients: Fa Qu (Medicated Leaven) (4 liang, stir-fried), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) (1 liang), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) (peeled, 1 liang), Sha Ren (Amomum Fruit) (30 grains), Ba Dou (Croton Seed) (25 grains, peeled), Mu Xiang (Costus Root).
Preparation: Ash wine 0.5 sheng, soak slowly... Take on empty stomach, noon, and before bed with warm wine. Adjust dosage based on deficiency or excess.

**Luo Bo Zi Wan** (from *Yang Shi Jia Cang Fang*): Treats Gu Qi distension and fullness, deficiency swelling of limbs, upper asthma and rapid breathing, difficult and scanty urination.
Ingredients: Luo Bo Zi (Radish Seed) (4 liang, stir-fried until yellow), Lei Wan (Bezoar) (2 liang, stir-fried until yellow), Bai Fu Zi (Aconitum Carmichaelii Root Preparated) (1.5 liang, de-black skin), Bing Lang (Areca Seed) (0.5 liang), Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel) (de-white).
Take 10 pills per dose.

**Also Zhou Yi Gong Yin De Lu**: Secret recipe for treating Gu swelling. (*Yong Lei Qian Fang*)
Use Dan Fan (Alum) to treat edema; bright green glass-like duck-bill shaped alum from Xin Zhou or Pu Zhou is best. Process with rice vinegar, superior to needles and iron. As for Dan... this is wonderful... Water Qi...

**Suo Sha Yin** (from *Zhu Shi Ji Yan Fang*): Treats Qi distension and Qi Gu with miraculous effect.
Ingredients: Luo Bo Zi (Radish Seed) (grind for natural juice, soak Suo Sha, roast dry, soak again, roast again, do not press, soak radish for several days, roast dry).
Preparation: Grind Suo Sha into fine powder. Take one large qian per dose.

**Treating Gu Disease** (from *Ben Cao*):
Grind Ji Hua Gen (Shepherd's Purse Root) into powder, take with drink using a square-inch spoonful.