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The "Five Lin" syndromes refer to Stone Lin (lithuria), Labor Lin (fatigue-related dysuria), Blood Lin (hematuria), Qi Lin (qi-stagnation dysuria), and Grease Lin (chyluria). These conditions all arise from Kidney deficiency accompanied by Heat in the Bladder. Kidney deficiency leads to frequent urination.

Su Porridge Formula (from *Shengji Zonglu*), treating painful and difficult urination.
Zhen Su (Ghee, 1 liang) Bai Fuling (Poria, 2 liang, crushed to the size of hemp seeds) Huashi (Talcum, 3 liang, crushed to the size of hemp seeds) Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger, 1 liang, wrapped in wet paper and baked in ashes to extract juice)

Shengdihuang Porridge Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*), treating hematuria with astringent pain.
Shengdihuang (Fresh Rehmanniae Radix, juice 2 he) Fengmi (Honey, 3 he) Cheqianziye (Plantaginis Semen Leaf, juice 3 he) Mi (Rice, 1 he) First, use one and a half large bowls of water to cook into porridge.

Susu Porridge Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*), treating urinary retention.
Sumi (Finger Millet, 1 sheng, thoroughly washed) Jiu (Wine, 1 sheng) Su (Ghee; if high-quality ghee is unavailable, replace with 1 liang of cooked oil) Congbai (Scallion White, one handful, finely chopped) Use five sheng of Jiangshui (fermented grain water) to boil until bubbling three or five times, then consume.

Qingtouya Geng Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*), treating dribbling, scanty, and painful urination.
Qingtouya (Green-headed Duck, one bird, feathers, intestines, stomach, and bones removed, finely chopped) Laifu (Radish, 4 liang, finely chopped) Donggua (Winter Melon, flesh and rind removed, 4 liang, finely chopped) Season with salt and vinegar before eating.

Cheqianziye Geng Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*), treating Heat Lin and hematuria with urethral pain.
Cheqianziye (Plantaginis Semen Leaf, 1 jin, finely chopped) Congbai (Scallion White, one handful, finely chopped) Sumi (Finger Millet, 3 he, thoroughly washed) Use five sheng of Chi Zhi (Fermented Soybean Juice) to boil until boiling; eat the vegetables first, then drink the soup.

Kuicai Porridge Formula, treating various Lin syndromes with red, astringent urine and urethral pain.
Kuicai (Malva Verticillata Leaves and Tender Hearts, 3 jin, finely chopped) Sumi (Finger Millet, 3 he, thoroughly washed) Congbai (Scallion White, one handful without roots/leaves, finely chopped) Use five sheng of water; first boil the kuicai and scallions, then add rice to make porridge.

Dongmazi Porridge Formula, treating Five Lin syndromes with astringent, scanty, and painful urination.
Dongmazi (Linseed, 2 he) Kuizi (Abutilonis Semen, 1 he) Mi (Rice, 3 he) Grind the two ingredients together. Use two large bowls of water to wash and squeeze out the juice, then mix with rice to cook porridge.

Zhen Su Porridge Formula (another version uses Jiangshui Porridge), treating Heat Lin with difficult urination.
Zhen Su (Ghee, 1 liang) Sumi (Finger Millet, 3 he, thoroughly washed) Dan Jiangshui (Light Fermented Grain Water, 3 sheng) Cook the rice in the Jiangshui to make porridge. When the porridge is nearly done, add the ghee and boil briefly.

Donggua Geng Formula, treating Five Lin syndromes with painful urination, high fever, abdominal distension, and stifling qi sensation.
Donggua (Winter Melon, flesh and rind removed, 1 jin, finely chopped) Congbai (Scallion White, one handful, finely chopped) Dongmazi (Linseed, 1 sheng, ground beforehand) Use three sheng of water to filter the linseed juice into a paste, then cook as soup/geng.

Qing Xiaodou Formula, treating urinary retention and dribbling.
Qing Xiaodou (Adzuki Bean, half sheng) Dongmazi (Linseed, 3 he, crushed, washed with three sheng of water to extract juice) Chen Ju Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel, one fen, powdered) Boil the adzuki beans and aged tangerine peel powder in the linseed juice.

Fu Kui Porridge Formula, treating Heat Lin with difficult urination.
Fu Kui (Nymphoides Peltata Leaves/Water Shield, 1-2 jin, finely chopped) Sumi (Finger Millet, half sheng, washed) First, boil five sheng of Yan Chi Zhi (Salted Fermented Soybean Juice) until boiling, then add fu kui and millet to cook porridge.

Congbai Porridge Formula, treating urinary retention.
Congbai (Scallion White, one large handful without roots/leaves, finely chopped and mashed, juice extracted through raw cloth) Bai Jingmi (White Japonica Rice, 2 he, washed; Qing Liangmi can also be used) Use two and a half sheng of water to cook porridge.

Yupi Suobing Formula, treating Lin syndrome with lower abdominal knot-like pain and urinary retention.
Yupi (Ulmus Macrocarpa Bark, coarse skin removed, finely chopped, 1 liang) Baifan (White Wheat Flour, 4 liang) Use two sheng of water to boil the elm bark until reduced to five he, strain to remove dregs, take the juice to mix with flour, and make noodle strips.

Jingsu Porridge Formula, treating chronic Lin that has not healed; suitable for dietary consumption.
Zhen Su (Ghee, 3 he) Wuyi Ren (Terminalia Chebula Fruit Kernel, lightly stir-fried, crushed and powdered, 3 qian 5 fen) First, take half a sheng of white japonica rice, wash thoroughly, and determine the amount of water. Cook porridge, and when done, add the ghee and wuyi powder.

Putao Jian Formula, treating Heat Lin with astringent, scanty, painful urination and blood leakage.
Putao (Grape, juice extracted, 5 he) Ou Zhi (Lotus Root Juice, 5 he) Shengdihuang Zhi (Fresh Rehmanniae Radix Juice, 5 he) Fengmi (Honey, 5 liang) Mix and simmer until resembling thin maltose. Consume each time before meals.

Huang Ci Ji Rou Porridge Formula, treating Bladder deficiency-cold with frequent and involuntary urination; tonifies the Five Zang organs.
Huang Ci Ji (Yellow Hen, one bird, feathers and viscera removed) Jingmi (Japonica Rice, 1 sheng) Huangqi (Astragali Radix, 1 liang, sliced) Shu Gan Dihuang (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix, 1 liang, sliced) Cook together until very well-done. Eat as desired.

Sheng Shuyao Geng Formula, treating Lower Jiao deficiency-cold with frequent urination, emaciation, and weakness.
Sheng Shuyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma, half jin, sliced) Xiebai (Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus, half jin, roots removed and sliced) In Chi Zhi (Fermented Soybean Juice), cook as usual to make soup/geng, season appropriately, and eat.

Formula for Treating Frequent Urination
Sheng Shanyu (Wild Yam Rhizome, half jin, peeled) Xiebai (Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus, one handful, sliced) Boil in Chi Zhi to make soup/geng. Add five flavors (seasonings) as usual and eat on an empty stomach. Another variation includes Dou Ye (Bean Leaves).

Formula for Treating Frequent Urination due to Lower Jiao Deficiency-Cold
Yang Fei (Sheep Lung, finely chopped, one set) Yang Rou (Mutton, 4 liang, sliced) Add five flavors (seasonings), make into soup/geng, and eat on an empty stomach. Another variation omits the mutton.

Formula for Treating Frequent Urination due to Lower Jiao Deficiency-Cold
Use half a jin of Sheng Shanyu (Wild Yam Rhizome), peeled and cracked. Slowly boil in two sheng of wine. When the wine boils, add the yam, salt, pepper, and scallion white. Eat on an empty stomach.

Xiaodouye Geng Formula, treating frequent and abundant urination.
Use one jin of Xiaodou Ye (Adzuki Bean Leaves), finely chopped. Boil in Chi Zhi (Fermented Soybean Juice), season, and eat as soup/geng.

Formula for Frequent Urination (from *Shenghui Fang*)
Use one jin of Jichang Cai (Purslane/Portulaca oleracea). Add five flavors (seasonings) to Chi Zhi (Fermented Soybean Juice), boil into soup/geng, and eat.

Formula for Treating Red, Astringent Urination with Urgent Pain Below the Umbilicus (from *Shenghui Fang*)
Boil Niu Du Ti (Calf Hooves) until cooked and eat while hot. This is very effective for promoting urination.