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Liver and Gallbladder fire (Wood-Fire) is constrained in the Middle Jiao (Middle Burner). This leads to epigastric pain and a sensation of burning discomfort (Zao Cha).

Chronic cough. The body feels cold, accompanied by palpitations.

Liver Qi rebellion invades the Stomach. This causes vomiting, nausea, and epigastric pain.
*Jin Ling Zi* (Fructus Meliae), *Wu Zhu Yu* (Fructus Evodiae), *Ban Xia* (Rhizoma Pinelliae), *Gui Zhi Mu* (Cortex Cinnamomi Ramulus), *Huang Lian* (Rhizoma Coptidis), *Fu Ling* (Poria)

Heat in the collaterals causing bleeding.
*Sheng Di Huang* (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata), *Dan Pi* (Cortex Moutan), *Dan Shen* (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae), *Dou Pi* (Exocarpium Sojae Nigrum Fermentatum - note: likely refers to fermented soybean peel or similar, contextually often associated with clearing heat/blood), *Ze Lan* (Herba Lycopi), *Fu Shen* (Sclerotium Poria cum Radice)

Vomiting and nausea hinder food intake. It is appropriate to nourish Stomach Qi.
*Ban Xia Qu* (Massa Medicata Fermentata cum Bello), *Gu Ya* (Germens Hordei), *Mai Dong* (Radix Ophiopogonis), *Chuan Shi Hu* (Caulis Dendrobii), *Fu Shen* (Sclerotium Poria cum Radice), *Guang Bai* (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)

Yin deficiency with Yang hyperactivity. This leads to dizziness and dry throat.
*Shu Di Huang* (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata), *Chuan Hu* (Caulis Dendrobii), *Ji Zi Huang* (Ovi Albumen), *Tian Dong* (Radix Asparagi), *Gui Ban* (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis), *Bai Fu Shen* (Sclerotium Poria cum Radice)

Food is rejected after swallowing. Epigastric pain and distension.
*Chuan Li Zi* (Fructus Toosendan), *Ban Xia* (Rhizoma Pinelliae), *Chuan Lian* (Rhizoma Coptidis), *Wu Yu* (Fructus Evodiae), *Fu Ling* (Poria), *Qing Pi Zhi* (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride Express Juice)

Chronic cough. Chills and body ache. The pulse is floating and wiry.

The pulse is fine/thin.
*Shu Di Huang* (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata), *Dang Gui* (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), *Chuan Shi Hu* (Caulis Dendrobii), *Fu Shen* (Sclerotium Poria cum Radice), *Zhi Cao* (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata), *Men Dong* (Radix Ophiopogonis)

After Sha (plague-like rash disease), there is coughing and choking. Loose stools and eye pain.

Liver constraint overacting on the Middle Jiao. Pressing the Zhong Wan (CV12) reveals a palpable mass and pain. Distension after eating. Intestinal bleeding (Hong) and irritability.

Collateral obstruction. A fixed mass (Pi Ji) in the right hypochondrium. The pulse is choppy. The method should be to unblock and drain.
*Bie Jia* (Carapax Trionycis), *Dan Pi* (Cortex Moutan), *Hua Ju Hong* (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Chienpi), *Tao Ren* (Semen Persicae), *Mu Li* (Concha Ostreae), *Bai Ji Li* (Fructus Tribuli)

The pulse is wiry. Irregular rhythm. Ying and Wei are not harmonized. Hence, no appetite. Pain in the chest and diaphragm comes and goes. The method should be to harmonize.
*Dang Gui* (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), *Zao Ren* (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae), *Bai Zi Ren* (Semen Platycladi), *Ban Qu* (Massa Medicata Fermentata cum Bello), *Fu Ling* (Poria), *Zhi Cao* (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata), *Bai Shao Yao* (Radix Paeoniae Alba), *Guang Pi* (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)

The left pulse remains wiry.
*Sheng Di* (Radix Rehmanniae), *E Jiao* (Colla Corii Asini), *Huo Shan Xian Shi Hu* (Fresh Caulis Dendrobii from Huo Shan), *Tian Dong* (Radix Asparagi), *Mai Dong* (Radix Ophiopogonis), *Du Sheng Ji Zi Huang* (Fresh Ovi Albumen)

The pulse is wiry and rapid.
*Shu Di* (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata), *Sheng Di* (Radix Rehmanniae), *Tian Sha Shen* (Radix Glehniae), *Tian Dong* (Radix Asparagi), *Mai Dong* (Radix Ophiopogonis), *Huo Shi Hu* (Caulis Dendrobii)

Afternoon fever. The right pulse is wiry and large. Yin is weak, latent warmth is hidden. One should nourish Yin and harmonize Yang.
*Xin Xian Di Gu Pi* (Fresh Cortex Lycii), *Mai Dong Rou* (Medulla Ophiopogonis), *Fu Shen* (Sclerotium Poria cum Radice), *Qing Pi Gan Zhe Zhi* (Juice of Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride and Sugarcane), *Chuan Shi Hu* (Caulis Dendrobii), *Zhi Mu* (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae)

Phlegm obstruction with steaming heat. Fever and epigastric stuffiness.
*Zhu Ru* (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia), *Ban Xia* (Rhizoma Pinelliae), *Ju Hong* (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), *Zhi Shi* (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus), *Fu Ling* (Poria), *Sang Ye* (Folium Mori)

This is phlegm constraint. Yang loses its ability to diffuse and reach. Headache and vertigo.
*Yu Zhu* (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), *Ban Xia* (Rhizoma Pinelliae), *Bai Fu Ling* (Poria), *Hua Ju Hong* (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Chienpi), *Tian Ma* (Rhizoma Gastrodiae), *Zhu Li* (Succus Bambusae), *Bai Ji Li* (Fructus Tribuli), *Lao Jiang Zhi* (Jingiberis Recens Succus)

Five Emotions internally blazing. Palpitations and tongue ulcers. One should preserve Yin and vent Yang. However, the pulse is wiry and choppy; one should not use overly bitter-cold herbs.
*Sheng Di* (Radix Rehmanniae), *Chuan Lian* (Rhizoma Coptidis), *Xin Deng Xin* (Medulla Junci), *Fu Shen* (Sclerotium Poria cum Radice), *Dan Shen* (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae), *Chi Mai Dong* (Radix Ophiopogonis Rubra)

Temporarily clear the Upper Jiao.
*Su Geng* (Caulis Perillae), *Ju Hong* (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), *Da Xiang Bei* (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae), *Xing Ren* (Semen Armeniacae Amarum), *Jie Geng* (Radix Platycodonis), *Sang Bai Pi* (Cortex Mori Radicis)

Labor injury causing back pain.
*Dang Gui* (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), *Fu Ling* (Poria), *Zhi Gan Cao* (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata), *Gui Zhi* (Ramulus Cinnamomi), *Qin Jiao* (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae), *Bai Shao Yao* (Radix Paeoniae Alba)

Liver Yin is internally consumed. Jue Yang rises easily. Therefore, mental fatigue leads to dizziness/fainting and toothache. The method should be to subdue Yang and extinguish wind.
*Shu Di* (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata), *Fu Shen* (Sclerotium Poria cum Radice), *Hu Jing Gu* (Os Tibiae Tigris), *Dang Gui* (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), *Rong蓉* (Cortex Cinnamomi? No, Cong Rong - Rhizoma Cistanches), *Tian Dong* (Radix Asparagi), *Zuo Mu Li* (Concha Ostreae Left Side), *Niu Xi* (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae), *Gui Ban* (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis), *Qing Yan* (Sal), *Bai Shao Yao* (Radix Paeoniae Alba), *Huang Bo* (Cortex Phellodendri)

The physique is robust but the pulse is faint. Yang is naturally thin. Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill was administered. Pure Yin herbs obstructed Yang. Hence, palpitations and impotence occurred. We propose using methods to unblock Yang to dissipate Yin shadows.
*Ren Shen* (Radix Ginseng), *Yuan Zhi* (Radix Polygalae), *Lu Rong* (Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum), *Tu Si Zi* (Semen Cuscutae), *Fu Zi* (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata), *Xi Xin* (Herba Asari), *Fu Ling* (Poria), *Fen Bi* (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae)

Yang is weak, fluid retention obstructs. Epigastric stuffiness and nausea.
*Yu Zhu* (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), *Ban Xia* (Rhizoma Pinelliae), *Ju Hong* (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), *Fu Ling* (Poria), *Gan Jiang* (Rhizoma Zingiberis Preparatum), *Zhi Shi* (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus)

Wind-Dampness combusting each other. Fever and body ache.
*Xing Ren* (Semen Armeniacae Amarum), *Gui Zhi* (Ramulus Cinnamomi), *Mu Fang Ji* (Caulis Stephaniae Tetrandrae), *Yi Yi Ren* (Semen Coicis), *Fu Ling* (Poria), *Da Dou Juan* (Semen Sojae Preparatum)

Blood depletion leading to amenorrhea.