（并补泻温凉药）
手太阴肺经脉歌∶
手太阴肺中焦生，下络大肠出贲门，
上膈属肺从肺系，系横出腋 中行，
肘臂寸口上鱼际，大指内侧爪甲根，
支络还从腕后出，接次指属阳明经。
此经多气而少血，是动则病喘与咳，
肺胀膨膨缺盆痛，两手交瞀为臂厥。
所生病者为气咳，喘渴烦心胸满结。
臂之内前 痛，小便频数掌中热。
气虚肩背痛而寒，气盛亦疼风汗出。
欠伸少气不足息，遗矢无度溺变别。
肺脏补泻温凉药∶
补∶人参、黄 、天门冬、阿胶、紫菀、山药、五味子、栝蒌、麦门冬、百部、白芨、沙参、马兜铃、
白茯苓。
泻∶葶苈、防风、通草、枳壳、槟榔、桑白皮、泽泻、琥珀、赤茯苓、紫苏叶、枳实、麻黄、杏仁、萝
卜子。
温∶干姜、生姜、肉桂、木香、白豆蔻、苏子、半夏、橘红、胡椒、川椒。
凉∶片芩、山栀、桔梗、石膏、枇杷叶、玄参、贝母、青黛、羚羊角、竹沥。
本脏报使引经药∶白芷、升麻、葱白。
肺病饮食宜忌物∶《甲乙经》曰∶肺病者，宜食黍、鸡、肉、桃、葱，宜辛物，忌苦物。
手阳明大肠经脉歌∶
阳明之脉手大肠，次指内侧起商阳，
循指上连出合谷，两筋歧骨循臂膀，
入肘外 循 外，肩端前 柱骨旁，
从肩下入缺盆内，络肺下膈属大肠；
支从缺盆上入颈，斜贯颊前下齿当，
环出人中交左右，上侠鼻孔注迎香。
此经气盛血亦盛，是动 肿并齿痛。
所生病者为鼽衄，目黄口干喉痹生。
大指次指难为用，肩前 外痛相仍。
气有余兮脉热肿，虚则寒栗病偏增。
大肠补泻温凉药∶
补∶粟壳、牡蛎、木香、莲子、肉豆蔻、诃子、倍子、龙骨、榛子、砂糖、糯米、石蜜、棕榈子。
泻∶大黄、芒硝、牵牛、巴豆、枳壳、枳实、桃仁、槟榔、葱自、麻子仁、续随子、榧实。
温∶人参、干姜、肉桂、吴茱萸、半夏、生姜、胡椒、丁香、糯米、桃花石。
凉∶条芩、槐花、黄连、大黄、胡黄连、栀子、连翘、芒硝、苦参、石膏。
本腑报便引经药∶葛根、升麻、白芷（行上）、石膏（行下）。
足阳明胃经脉歌∶
胃足阳明交鼻起，下循鼻外下入齿，
还出侠口绕承浆，颐后大迎颊车里，
耳前发际至额颅，支下人迎缺盆底，
下膈入胃络脾宫，直者缺盆下乳内；
一支幽门循腹中，下行直合气冲逢，
遂由髀关抵膝膑， 跗中指内关同；
一支下膝注三里，前出中指外关通；
一支别走足跗指，大指之端经尽矣。
此经多气复多血，是动欠伸面颜黑，
凄凄恶寒畏见人，忽闻木音心惊惕，
登高而歌弃衣走，甚则腹胀仍贲响。
凡此诸疾皆 厥，所生病者为狂疟。
湿淫汗出鼻流血，口 唇裂又喉痹。
膝膑疼痛腹胀结，气膺伏兔 外廉。
足跗中指俱痛彻，有余消谷溺色黄。
不足身前寒振栗，胃房胀满食不消。
气盛身前皆有热。
胃腑补泻温凉药∶
补∶白术、人参、黄 、莲肉、炙甘草、芡实、山药、陈皮、半夏、糯米、蜂蜜、砂糖、白糖、荔枝、
林禽、枣子、山楂、麦芽、神曲。
泻∶大黄、硝石、牵牛、巴豆、枳实、浓朴、枳壳、三棱、莪术。
温∶附子、肉桂、干姜、生姜、丁香、木香、藿香、砂仁、益智、香附、川芎、胡椒、辛夷、肉豆蔻、
草豆蔻、白豆蔻、吴茱萸、香薷、糯米、诸糖。
凉∶石膏、山栀、大黄、玄明粉、寒水石、黄连、生地黄、知母、黄芩、石斛、玉屑、连翘、滑石、葛
根、芦根。
本腑报使引经药∶葛根、升麻、白芷（行上）、石膏（行下）。
胃病饮食宜忌物∶飞来子云∶虚寒宜辛甘，忌苦；实热
宜苦淡，忌甘。
足太阴脾经脉歌∶
太阴脾起足大趾，上循内侧白肉际，
核骨之后内踝前，上 循 胫膝里，
股内前廉入腹中，属脾络胃与膈通，
侠喉连舌散舌下，支络从胃注心宫。
此经气盛而血衰，是动其病气所为。
食入即吐胃脘痛，更兼身体痛难移。
腹胀善噫舌本强，得后余气快然衰。
所生病者舌亦痛，体重不食亦如之。
烦心心下仍急痛，泄水溏瘕寒疟随。
不卧强立股膝肿，疽发身黄大指痿。
脾脏补泻温凉药∶
补∶人参、白术、黄 、炙甘草、山药、芡实、陈皮、酒芍、升麻（少用）、柴胡（少用）、南枣、枸
杞、白茯苓、蜂蜜、砂糖、甘蔗、牛肉。
泻∶枳壳、枳实、巴豆、葶苈、青皮、大黄、山楂、神曲、麦芽、防风。
温∶丁香、木香、干姜、生姜、附子、官桂、砂仁、豆蔻、川芎、益智、茱萸、胡椒、花椒、藿香、良
姜、红豆、糯米、晚米、甜酒。
凉∶黄连、连翘、大黄、黄芩、寒水石、石膏、山栀、芒硝、西瓜、绿豆、苦茶、玄明粉。
本脏报使引经药∶升麻、酒浸白芍药。
脾病饮食宜忌物∶《甲乙经》曰∶脾病者，宜食粳米、牛肉，宜甘，忌酸。
手少阴心经脉歌∶
手少阴脉起心中，下膈直与小肠通；
支者还从肺系走，直上喉咙系目瞳；
直者上肺出腋下， 后肘内少海从。
臂内后廉抵掌中，锐骨之端注少冲。
多气少血属此经，是动心脾痛难任。
渴欲饮水咽干燥，所生 痛目如金。
胁臂之内后廉痛，掌中有热向经寻。
心脏补泻温凉药∶
补∶人参、天竺黄、金屑、银屑、麦门冬、远志、山药、川芎、当归、羚羊角、红花、炒盐。
泻∶枳实、葶苈、苦参、贝母、玄胡索、杏仁、郁金、黄连、前胡、半夏。
温∶藿香、苏子、木香、沉香、乳香、石菖蒲。
凉∶黄连、牛黄、竹叶、知母、山栀、连翘、珍珠、芦根、玄明粉、贝母、犀角。
本脏报使引经药∶独活、细辛。
心病饮食宜忌物∶《甲乙经》曰∶心病者，宜食麦、羊肉、杏、韭，宜苦物，忌咸物。
手太阳小肠经脉歌∶
手太阳经小肠脉，小指之端起少泽，
循手外廉出踝中，循臂骨出肘内侧。
上循 外出后廉，直过肩解绕肩胛，
交肩下入缺盆内，向腋络心循咽嗌。
下膈抵胃属小肠，一支缺盆贯颈颊，
至目锐 却入耳，复从耳前仍上颊。
抵鼻升至目内 ，斜络于颧别络接。
此经少气还多血，是动则病痛咽嗌。
颌下肿兮不可顾，肩如拔兮 似折。
所生病兮主肩 ，耳聋目黄肿腮颊。
肘臂之外后廉痛，部分尤当细分别。
小肠腑补泻温凉药∶
补∶牡蛎、石斛、甘草梢。
泻∶海金沙、大黄、续随子、葱白、荔枝、紫苏。
温∶巴戟、茴香、大茴香、乌药、益智仁。
凉∶木通、黄芩、滑石、黄柏、通草、山栀、车前子、茅根、猪苓、泽泻、芒硝。
小肠报使引经药∶ 本、羌活（行上）、黄柏（行下）。
足太阳膀胱经脉歌∶
足经太阳膀胱脉，目内 上起额尖，
支者巅上至耳角，直者从巅脑后悬。
络脑还出别下项，仍随肩膊侠脊边，
抵腰膂肾膀胱内，一支下与后阴连，
贯臀斜入委中穴，一支膊内左右别，
贯胛侠脊过脾枢，臀内后廉 中合，
下贯 内外踝后，京骨之下指外侧。
此经血多气犹少，是动头痛不可当。
项如拔兮腰似折，髀枢痛彻脊中央。
如结兮 如裂，是为踝厥筋乃伤。
所生疟痔小指废，头囟项痛目色黄。
腰尻 脚疼连背，泪流鼻衄及癫狂。
膀胱腑补泻温凉药∶
补∶橘核、龙骨、续断、菖蒲、益智仁。黄芩。
泻∶芒硝、猪苓、泽泻、滑石、车前子、瞿麦、木通、萱草根。
温∶茴香、肉桂、乌药、沉香、荜澄茄、山茱萸。
凉∶黄柏、知母、防己、滑石、地肤子、石膏、甘草梢、生地黄。
膀胱报使引经药∶ 本、羌活（行上）、黄柏（行下）。
足少阴肾经脉歌∶
足经肾脉属少阴，小指斜趋涌泉心，
然骨之下内踝后，别入跟中 内侵。
出 内廉上股内，贯脊属肾膀胱临；
直者属肾贯肝膈，入肺循喉舌本寻；
支者从肺络心内，仍至胸中部分深。
此经多气而少血，是动病饥不欲食。
喘嗽唾血喉中鸣，坐如欲起面如垢。
目视KT KT 气不足，心悬如饥常惕惕。
所生病者为舌干，口热咽痛气贲逼。
股内后廉并脊疼，心肠烦痛疸而 。
痿厥嗜卧体怠惰，足下热痛皆肾厥。
肾脏补泻温凉药∶
补∶知母、黄柏、生地黄、熟地黄、龟板、虎骨、覆盆子、牛膝（少用）、杜仲（少用）、锁阳、山药、
鹿茸、枸杞、当归、肉苁蓉、山茱萸。
泻∶猪苓、泽泻、琥珀、苦茗、白茯苓、木通。
温∶附子、干姜、肉桂、沉香、破故纸、柏实、乌药、硫黄、钟乳、胡芦巴、白马茎、狗肉、阳起石、诸
酒、鳗鱼、五味子、巴戟天。
凉∶黄柏、知母、生地黄、地骨皮、牡丹皮、玄参。
肾脏报使引经药∶独活、肉桂、盐、酒。
肾病饮食宜忌物∶《甲乙经》曰∶肾病者，宜食大豆、豕肉、粟、藿，宜咸物，忌甘物。
手厥阴心包络经脉歌∶
手厥阴心主起胸，属包下膈三焦宫，
支者循胸出胁下，胁下连腋三寸同，
仍上抵腋循 内，太阴少阴两经中，
指透中冲支者别，小指次指络相通。
此经少气原多血，是动则病手心热。
肘臂挛急腋下肿，甚则胸胁支满结。
心中澹澹或大动，善笑目黄面赤色。
所生病者为烦心，心痛掌热病之则。
心包络补泻温凉药∶
补∶黄 、人参、肉桂、苁蓉、胡芦巴、鹿血、菟丝子、沉香、故纸、狗肉、诸酒。
泻∶大黄、芒硝、枳壳、黄柏、山桅子、乌药。
温∶附子、干姜、肉桂、沉香、腽肭脐、川芎、益智、豆蔻、补骨脂、狗肉、茴香、硫黄、乌药、钟乳、
柏子仁、烧酒。
凉∶黄柏、知母、黄连、黄芩、山栀、柴胡、石膏、滑石、腊雪、玄明粉、寒水石。
心包络报使引经药∶柴胡、川芎（行上）、青皮（行下）。
手少阳三焦经脉歌∶
手经少阳三焦脉，起自小指次指端，
两指歧骨手腕表，上出臂外两骨间，
肘后 外循肩上，少阳之后交别传，
下入缺盆膻中分，散络心包膈里穿；
支者膻中缺盆上，上项耳后耳角旋，
屈下至颐仍注颊，一支出耳入耳前，
却从上关交曲颊，至目内 乃尽焉。
此经少血还多气，是动耳鸣喉肿痹。
所生病者汗自出，耳后痛兼目锐 。
肩 肘臂外皆疼，小指次指亦如废。
三焦补泻温凉药∶
补∶人参、黄 、藿香、益智、炙甘草、白术、桂枝。
泻∶枳壳、枳实、青皮、萝卜子、乌药、神曲、泽泻。
温∶附子、丁香、益智、仙茅、荜澄茄、浓朴、干姜、茴香、菟丝子、沉香、茱萸、胡椒、补骨脂。
凉∶石膏、黄芩、黄柏、山栀、滑石、木通、车前子、龙胆草、地骨皮、知母。
三焦报使引经药，柴胡、川芎（行上）、青皮（行下）。
足少阳胆经脉歌∶
足脉少阳胆之经，始从两目锐 生，
抵头循角下耳后，脑空风池次第行。
手少阳前至肩上，交少阳右上缺盆，
支者耳后贯耳内，出走耳前锐 循。
一支锐 大迎下，合手少阳抵 根，
下加颊车缺盆合，入胸贯膈络肝经。
属胆仍从胁里过，下入气冲毛际萦，
横入髀厌环跳内，直者缺盆下腋膺。
过季胁下髀厌内，出膝外廉是阳陵，
外辅绝骨踝前过，足跗小指次指分。
一支别从大指去，三毛之际接肝经。
此经多气而少血，是动口苦善太息。
心胁疼痛难转移，面尘足热体无泽。
所生头痛连锐 ，缺盆肿痛并两腋。
马刀挟瘿生两旁，汗出振寒 疟疾。
胸胁髀膝至 骨，绝骨踝后及诸节。
胆腑补泻温凉药∶
补∶当归、山茱萸、酸枣仁、五味子、诸酒、胡椒、辣菜、鸡肉、乌梅。
泻∶柴胡、青皮、黄连、白芍、川芎、木通。
温∶干姜、生姜、肉桂、陈皮、半夏。
凉∶黄连、黄芩、柴胡、竹茹、龙胆草。
胆腑报使引经药∶柴胡、川芎（上行）、青皮（下行）。
足厥阴肝经脉歌∶
厥阴足脉肝所终，大指之端毛际丛，
足跗上廉太冲分，踝前一寸入中封。
上踝交出太阴后，循 内廉阴股冲，
环绕阴器抵小腹，侠胃属肝络胆逢。
上贯隔里布胁肋，侠喉颃颡目系同，
脉上巅会督脉出，支者还生目系中，
下络颊里还唇内，支者便从膈肺通。
此经血多气少焉，是动腰疼俯仰难。
男疝女人小腹肿，面尘脱色及咽干。
所生病者为胸满，呕吐洞泄小便难。
或时遗溺并狐疝，临证还须仔细看。
肝脏补泻温凉药∶
补∶木瓜、阿胶、沙参、橘核、酸枣仁、青梅、薏苡仁、山茱萸、猪肉、羊肉、鸡肉、诸酒、诸醋。
泻∶柴胡、黄连、白芍、川芎、黄芩、青皮、青黛。龙胆草。
温∶木香、肉桂、吴萸、杨梅、桃子、杏子、李子。
凉∶黄连、黄芩、龙胆草、车前子、胡黄连、柴胡、草决明、羚羊角。
肝脏报使引经药∶柴胡、川芎（行上）、青皮（行下）。
肝病饮食宜忌物∶《甲乙经》曰∶肝病者，宜食麻、犬肉、李、韭，宜酸物，忌辛物。
(Comprising Tonifying, Purging, Warming, and Cooling Medications)
Song of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian:
The Qi of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian originates from the Middle Jiao (Middle Burner), descends to connect with the Large Intestine, emerges at the贲门 (cardia/pylorus region), ascends through the diaphragm, and belongs to the Lung. From the lung system (trachea, larynx, etc.), it emerges horizontally from the axilla, runs along the anterior aspect of the medial side of the upper limb, passes through the cubital fossa, forearm, Cun Kou pulse point, and Yu Ji acupoint, terminating at the medial root of the nail on the thumb. Its branch emerges from behind the wrist, connects with the medial end of the index finger, and joins the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian. This meridian is abundant in Qi and deficient in Blood. When this meridian undergoes pathological changes, symptoms include wheezing and coughing. Lung distension with a feeling of fullness, pain in the Que Pen area, and crossing both hands over the chest indicate Bi Jue (Arm Jue syndrome). Diseases generated by this meridian involve Qi rebellion, cough, wheezing, thirst, mental restlessness, and chest fullness/stagnation. Pain in the anterior medial aspect of the arm, frequent urination, and heat in the palm occur. Lung Qi deficiency leads to shoulder and back pain with cold sensation; Lung Qi excess causes pain, aversion to wind, and sweating. Yawning/stretching, shortness of breath, uncontrolled defecation, and altered urine color are also seen.
Tonifying herbs for the Lung organ: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Ziwan (Asternis Radix), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Gualou (Trichosanthis Fructus), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Dubu (Stemonae Radix), Baiji (Bletillae Rhizoma), Shashen (Glehniae Radix or Adenophorae Radix), Madouling (Aristolochiae Radix), Bai Fuling (Poria with Hostwood).
Purging herbs: Tinglizi (Lepidii Semen seu Descurainiae Semen), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Tongcao (Tetrapanacis Medulla), Zhiqiao (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Binglang (Arecae Semen), Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Hupo (Electri Lapis), Chi Fuling (Poria cum Rubro), Zisuye (Perillae Folium), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Luobozuo (Raphani Semen).
Warming herbs: Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Baidoukou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Suzi (Perillae Fructus), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum), Hujiao (Piperis Longi Fructus), Chuanjiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium).
Cooling herbs: Pian Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Pipaye (Eriobotryae Folium), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Qingdai (Indigo Naturalis), Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu), Zhuli (Bambusae Caulis in Taedia).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Lung organ: Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus).
Dietary recommendations for Lung diseases: According to the *Jia Yi Jing*, patients with Lung disease should consume millet, chicken, pork, peaches, and scallions; favor pungent flavors and avoid bitter flavors.
Song of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian:
The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian originates at Shang Yang (Shangyang, LI1) on the medial side of the index finger, follows the finger upwards, emerges at Hegu (Hegu, LI4), travels between the two tendons and radial bone along the forearm, enters the elbow lateral aspect, ascends along the upper arm lateral aspect to the anterior shoulder end beside the Dazhui vertebra, enters the Que Pen (supraclavicular fossa) from below the shoulder, connects with the Lung, descends through the diaphragm, and belongs to the Large Intestine. Its branch ascends from the Que Pen into the neck, crosses obliquely across the cheek, enters the lower teeth, circles the lips, crosses at the Renzhong (人中, GV26), ascends to flank the nostrils, and pours into Yingxiang (Yingxiang, LI20). This meridian has abundant Qi and Blood. Pathological changes manifest as swelling of the cheek and toothache. Diseases generated include rhinorrhea/epistaxis, yellow eyes, dry mouth, and throat obstruction. Difficulty using the thumb and index finger, and successive pain in the anterior lateral shoulder occur. Excess Qi leads to hot and swollen pulses; deficiency leads to chills and worsening disease.
Tonifying herbs for the Large Intestine organ: Yingsuke (Papaveris Pericarpium), Muli (Concha Ostreae), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Lianzi (Nelumbinis Semen), Roudoukou (Myristicae Semen), Hezi (Terminaliae Fructus), Beizi (Chebulae Fructus), Longgu (Os Draconis), Zhenzi (Castaneae Nuciferae Semen), Shatang (Saccharum), Nuomi (Oryzae Glutinosa Semen), Shimie (Mel), Zongluzi (Palmae Fructus).
Purging herbs: Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Qianniu (Pharbitidis Semen), Badou (Crotonis Semen), Zhiqiao (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus), Taoren (Persicae Semen), Binglang (Arecae Semen), Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus), Huomaren (Cannabis Semen), Xuisui (Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix), Feishi (Torreyaes Semen).
Warming herbs: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Hujiao (Piperis Longi Fructus), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Nuomi (Oryzae Glutinosa Semen), Taohuashi (Haematitum).
Cooling herbs: Tiao Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Huaihua (Sophorae Flos), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Huhuanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma var. chinensis or Coptidis Rhizoma), Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Large Intestine organ: Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, acts upward), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, acts downward).
Song of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian:
The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian begins at the side of the nose, descends along the external nose into the lower teeth, returns to circle the mouth around Chengjiang (Chengjiang, CV24), passes behind the chin through Daying (Daying, ST5) and Jiache (Jiache, ST6), ascends to the hairline before the ear and reaches the forehead. A branch descends from Renying (Renying, ST9) to the bottom of the Que Pen. It descends through the diaphragm, enters the Stomach, and connects with the Spleen. The straight course goes from the Que Pen down to the inner breast. One branch follows the Zhongwan (Zhongwan, CV12) abdominal midline downwards, meeting Qichong (Qichong, ST30). It then proceeds from Biguan (Biguan, ST31) to the patella, and along the dorsum of the foot to the medial side of the middle toe. Another branch descends from the knee to Zusanli (Zusanli, ST36), emerges anteriorly to the lateral side of the middle toe. A third branch diverges at the foot dorsum, ending at the tip of the big toe. This meridian is abundant in both Qi and Blood. Pathological changes include yawning, blackened facial complexion, aversion to cold, fear of people, sudden startle at the sound of wood, singing while climbing high, discarding clothes and running, abdominal distension, and borborygmus. These conditions belong to Jue syndromes; diseases generated include mania and malaria. Excessive dampness causes sweating, epistaxis, cracked lips, and throat obstruction. Knee/patella pain, abdominal distension/stagnation, and pain in the Qiying, Futu, and lateral aspects occur. Pain extends through the foot dorsum and middle toe. Excess Qi leads to rapid digestion and yellow urine; deficiency leads to cold trembling in the anterior body, gastric distension, and indigestion. Excess Qi causes heat in the anterior body.
Tonifying herbs for the Stomach organ: Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Lianrou (Nelumbinis Semen), Zhigancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparata), Qianshi (Euryales Semen), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Nuomi (Oryzae Glutinosa Semen), Fengmi (Mel), Shatang (Saccharum), Baitang (Saccharum), Lizhi (Litchi Chinensis Arillus), Lin Qin (unknown/local fruit), Zaizi (Jujubae Fructus), Shanzha (Crataegi Fructus), Maiya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus), Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata).
Purging herbs: Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Xiaoshi (Nitrum), Qianniu (Pharbitidis Semen), Badou (Crotonis Semen), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus), Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Zhiqiao (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Sanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma), Ezhu (Curcumae Rhizoma).
Warming herbs: Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Sharen (Amomi Fructus), Yizhi (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Hujiao (Piperis Longi Fructus), Xinyi (Magnoliae Flos), Roudoukou (Myristicae Semen), Caodoukou (Amomi Fructus), Baidoukou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Wuzhuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Xiangru (Elsholtziae Herba), Nuomi (Oryzae Glutinosa Semen), various sugars.
Cooling herbs: Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Xuanmingfen (Natrii Sulfas Exsiccatus), Hanshuishi (Halloysitum Rubrum), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis), Yuxi (unknown/mineral), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Huashi (Kaolin), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Lugeng (Phragmitis Rhizoma).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Stomach organ: Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, acts upward), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, acts downward).
Dietary recommendations for Stomach diseases: Feilai Zi states: For deficiency-cold, favor pungent-sweet and avoid bitter; for excess-heat, favor bitter-bland and avoid sweet.
Song of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian:
The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian originates at the big toe, ascends along the medial white flesh margin, passes behind the malleolus bone and anterior to the medial malleolus, ascends along the tibia inside the knee, enters the abdomen via the anterior medial thigh, belongs to the Spleen, connects with the Stomach, and communicates with the diaphragm. It flanks the throat, connects to the tongue root, and spreads under the tongue. Its branch from the stomach connects to the Heart. This meridian is abundant in Qi and deficient in Blood. Pathological changes are caused by Qi disturbances. Immediate vomiting after eating, epigastric pain, and immovable body pain occur. Abdominal distension, belching, stiff tongue base, and relief after defecation/gas passage but weakening of symptoms are seen. Diseases generated include tongue pain, heavy body, anorexia, mental restlessness, epigastric urgency/pain, watery diarrhea, loose stools, masses, cold malaria, inability to lie flat, swelling of thighs/knees when standing forcibly, carbuncles, jaundice, and big toe atrophy.
Tonifying herbs for the Spleen organ: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Zhigancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparata), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Qianshi (Euryales Semen), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Jiushao (Paeoniae Radix Alba Preparata), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, small dose), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, small dose), Nanzao (Jujubae Fructus), Gouqi (Lycii Fructus), Bai Fuling (Poria with Hostwood), Fengmi (Mel), Shatang (Saccharum), Ganshe (Saccharum officinarum juice), Niurou (Bovis Carnis).
Purging herbs: Zhiqiao (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus), Badou (Crotonis Semen), Tinglizi (Lepidii Semen seu Descurainiae Semen), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Shanzha (Crataegi Fructus), Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata), Maiya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix).
Warming herbs: Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Guanzi Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Sharen (Amomi Fructus), Doukou (Amomi Fructus), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Yizhi (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus), Zhuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Hujiao (Piperis Longi Fructus), Huajiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Liangjiang (Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma), Hongdou (Phaseoli Semen), Nuomi (Oryzae Glutinosa Semen), Wanmi (Oryzae Sativa Indica), Tianjiu (Sweet Wine).
Cooling herbs: Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Hanshuishi (Halloysitum Rubrum), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Xigua (Citrulli Fructus), Lvdou (Phaseoli Radiati Semen), Kucha (Camelliae Sinensis Folium), Xuanmingfen (Natrii Sulfas Exsiccatus).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Spleen organ: Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Jiujin Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba Macerated in Wine).
Dietary recommendations for Spleen diseases: According to the *Jia Yi Jing*, patients with Spleen disease should consume brown rice and beef; favor sweet flavors and avoid sour flavors.
Song of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian:
The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian originates in the Heart, descends through the diaphragm to directly connect with the Small Intestine. Its branch returns from the lung system, ascends to the throat, and connects to the pupil. The straight course ascends to the Lung, emerges from the axilla, and passes through Shaohai (Shaohai, HT3) on the posterior medial elbow. It follows the posterior medial arm to the palm, and at the radial end of the pisiform bone, pours into Shaochong (Shaochong, HT9). This meridian is abundant in Qi and deficient in Blood. Pathological changes cause unbearable heart and spleen pain. Thirst, desire to drink, dry throat, heart pain, and golden-yellow eyes occur. Pain in the posterior medial胁 and arm, and heat in the palm are found along the meridian.
Tonifying herbs for the Heart organ: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Tianzhu Huang (Calami Tuber), Jin Xie (Gold Leaf), Yin Xie (Silver Leaf), Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Yuanzhi (Polygalae Radix), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu), Honghua (Carthami Flos), Chao Yan (Roasted Salt).
Purging herbs: Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus), Tinglizi (Lepidii Semen seu Descurainiae Semen), Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix), Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Xuanhusuo (Cyperri Rhizoma), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Yujin (Curcumae Longae Rhizoma), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma).
Warming herbs: Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Suzi (Perillae Fructus), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum), Rushi (Olibanum), Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma).
Cooling herbs: Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Niuhuang (Bovis Calculus), Zhuye (Bambusae Folium), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Zhenzhu (Margarita), Lugeng (Phragmitis Rhizoma), Xuanmingfen (Natrii Sulfas Exsiccatus), Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Heart organ: Duhsuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma).
Dietary recommendations for Heart diseases: According to the *Jia Yi Jing*, patients with Heart disease should consume wheat, mutton, apricots, and leeks; favor bitter flavors and avoid salty flavors.
Song of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian:
The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian originates at Shaoze (Shaoze, SI1) on the ulnar side of the little finger, ascends along the lateral hand out of the ankle, along the arm bone out of the medial elbow. It ascends along the lateral arm out of the posterior lateral aspect, passes straight over the shoulder joint, winds around the scapula, crosses the shoulder, enters the Que Pen, moves towards the axilla, connects with the Heart, and follows the pharynx. It descends through the diaphragm to reach the Stomach and belongs to the Small Intestine. A branch from the Que Pen penetrates the neck and cheek, reaches the outer canthus, enters the ear, and ascends again from the ear front to the cheek. It reaches the nose, ascends to the inner canthus, crosses obliquely to the zygoma, and connects via a separate branch. This meridian is low in Qi and high in Blood. Pathological changes cause pain in the throat. Swelling under the jaw prevents turning the head; shoulder feels like being pulled, arm like being broken. Diseases generated include shoulder pain, deafness, yellow eyes, and swollen cheeks. Pain in the posterior lateral aspect of the elbow and arm occurs, requiring careful differentiation.
Tonifying herbs for the Small Intestine organ: Muli (Concha Ostreae), Shihu (Dendrobii Caulis), Gancao Shao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Tip).
Purging herbs: Haijinsha (Lygodii Spora), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Xuisui (Euphorbiae Pekinensis Radix), Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus), Lizhi (Litchi Chinensis Arillus), Zisu (Perillae Folium).
Warming herbs: Bajitian (Morindae Officinalis Radix), Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus), Da Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Yizhiren (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus).
Cooling herbs: Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Huashi (Kaolin), Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex), Tongcao (Tetrapanacis Medulla), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Maogen (Imperatae Rhizoma), Zhuling (Polyporus), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Small Intestine organ: Ben Cao (local herb), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, acts upward), Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex, acts downward).
Song of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian:
The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian originates at the inner canthus, ascends to the forehead apex. A branch goes from the vertex to the ear angle. The straight course hangs from the vertex behind the head. It connects to the brain, emerges, descends separately to the nape, follows the shoulders alongside the spine, reaches the loins and sacrum, entering the Kidneys and Bladder internally. A branch connects with the posterior orifice. It penetrates the buttocks,斜入 (diagonally enters) Weizhong (Weizhong, BL40). Another branch separates within the arms, penetrates the scapula, passes the Pi Shu area, meets in the posterior medial buttock. It descends through the calf, posterior to the medial and lateral malleoli, below Jinggu (Jinggu, BL64), to the lateral side of the foot. This meridian is high in Blood and low in Qi. Pathological changes cause unbearable headache. Neck feels like being pulled, waist like being broken, hip joint pain penetrating the central spine. Feeling bound or torn indicates An Jue (Ankle Jue) and tendon injury. Diseases generated include malaria, hemorrhoids, little toe atrophy, vertex/nape pain, yellow eyes, lumbar/sacral/foot pain connected to the back, tearing tears, epistaxis, and epilepsy.
Tonifying herbs for the Bladder organ: Juhe (Citri Reticulatae Semen), Longgu (Os Draconis), Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Changpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), Yizhiren (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix).
Purging herbs: Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Zhuling (Polyporus), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Huashi (Kaolin), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Qumai (Polygoni Avicularis Herba), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), Xuancgen (Hemerocallis Radix).
Warming herbs: Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum), Bidengqie (Litseae Fructus), Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus).
Cooling herbs: Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Huashi (Kaolin), Difuzi (Kochiae Cortex), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Gancao Shao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Tip), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Bladder organ: Ben Cao (local herb), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, acts upward), Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex, acts downward).
Song of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian:
The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian originates at Yongquan (Yongquan, KI1) on the sole, curves from the little toe. Below Ran Gu (Rangu, KI2) and posterior to the medial malleolus, it enters the heel, invading inward. Emerging from the medial thigh, it penetrates the spine, belongs to the Kidney, and approaches the Bladder. The straight course belongs to the Kidney, penetrates the Liver and Diaphragm, enters the Lung, follows the throat to the tongue root. Its branch from the Lung connects to the Heart internally, reaching deep into the chest. This meridian is abundant in Qi and deficient in Blood. Pathological changes manifest as hunger without desire to eat. Wheezing, coughing, spitting blood, throat sounds, sitting up as if rising, and dirty facial complexion occur. Blurred vision, Qi deficiency, empty heart feeling like hunger, and constant palpitations are seen. Diseases generated include dry tongue, hot mouth, sore throat, and forced Qi. Pain in the posterior medial thigh and spine, heart/intestinal restlessness/pain, jaundice, atrophy/Jue syndromes, lethargy, body lassitude, and hot painful soles are all Kidney Jue.
Tonifying herbs for the Kidney organ: Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Shu Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Guiban (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis), Huguj (Ossis Tigris - *Note: Use substitutes in modern practice*), Fupenzi (Rubiae Fructus), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix, small dose), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex, small dose), Suoyang (Cynomorii Herba), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Lurong (Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum), Gouqi (Lycii Fructus), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Rongrong (Cynomorchii Herba), Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus).
Purging herbs: Zhuling (Polyporus), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Hupo (Electri Lapis), Kumeng (Tea Leaves), Bai Fuling (Poria with Hostwood), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis).
Warming herbs: Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum), Pozhuzi (Bogniae Semen), Baishi (Juniperi Fructus), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Liuhuang (Sulfur), Zhongru (Stalactitum), Huluhaba (Trigonellae Semen), Baima Jing (Equi Penis), Gourou (Canis Carnis), Yangqishi (Levis Calcitum), various wines, Man Yu (Muraenae Carnis), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Bajitian (Morindae Officinalis Radix).
Cooling herbs: Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Digupi (Lycii Cortex), Mudanpi (Moutan Cortex), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Kidney organ: Duhhsuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Yan (Sal), Jiu (Wine).
Dietary recommendations for Kidney diseases: According to the *Jia Yi Jing*, patients with Kidney disease should consume soybeans, pork, millet, and broad bean leaves; favor salty flavors and avoid sweet flavors.
Song of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian:
The Hand-Jueyin Heart Master Meridian originates in the chest, belongs to the Pericardium, descends through the diaphragm into the Triple Energizer palace. Its branch follows the chest, emerges from the hypochondrium, connects to the armpit three cun away, ascends to the armpit, runs along the arm interior between the Taiyin and Shaoyin meridians. The fingertip emerges at Zhongchong (Zhongchong, PC9). Its branch diverges and connects with the index and middle fingers. This meridian is low in Qi and originally high in Blood. Pathological changes cause heat in the palm. Cramping/spasm of the elbow and arm, axillary swelling, and severe chest/hypochondriac fullness/stagnation occur. Palpitations or large heart movements, excessive laughter, yellow eyes, and red face are seen. Diseases generated include mental restlessness, heart pain, and palm heat.
Tonifying herbs for the Pericardium organ: Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Rongrong (Cynomorchii Herba), Huluhaba (Trigonellae Semen), Luxue (Cervi Sanguis), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum), Guzhi (Bogniae Semen), Gourou (Canis Carnis), various wines.
Purging herbs: Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Zhiqiao (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex), Shanzhizi (Gardeniae Fructus), Wuyao (Linderae Radix).
Warming herbs: Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum), Annabi (Viverrae Odoratae Glandula), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Yizhi (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus), Doukou (Amomi Fructus), Buguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus), Gourou (Canis Carnis), Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus), Liuhuang (Sulfur), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Zhongru (Stalactitum), Baiziren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen), Shaojiu (Distilled Liquor).
Cooling herbs: Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Huashi (Kaolin), Lacue (Snow Wax), Xuanmingfen (Natrii Sulfas Exsiccatus), Hanshuishi (Halloysitum Rubrum).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Pericardium organ: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, acts upward), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, acts downward).
Song of the Hand-Shaoyang Triple Energizer Meridian:
The Hand-Shaoyang Triple Energizer Meridian originates at the tip of the ring and middle fingers, between the metacarpal bones at the wrist dorsal aspect. It ascends out of the forearm between the two bones, behind the elbow lateral aspect, along the shoulder, crosses behind the Shaoyang meridian to transmit. It descends into the Que Pen, divides at Danzhong (Danzhong, CV17), scatters to connect with the Pericardium, and pierces through the diaphragm. Its branch from Danzhong and Que Pen ascends the neck, behind the ear, rotating at the ear angle. It bends down to the chin and injects into the cheek. One branch exits the ear, enters the front of the ear, crosses from Shang Guan to Qu Jia, and ends at the inner canthus. This meridian is low in Blood and high in Qi. Pathological changes cause tinnitus and throat swelling/obstruction. Diseases generated include spontaneous sweating, pain behind the ear, and outer canthus pain. Shoulder, elbow, and lateral arm pain occur; the ring and middle fingers may become useless.
Tonifying herbs for the Triple Energizer organ: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Yizhi (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus), Zhigancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparata), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus).
Purging herbs: Zhiqiao (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Luobozuo (Raphani Semen), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Shenqu (Massa Medicata Fermentata), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma).
Warming herbs: Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Yizhi (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus), Xianmao (Curculiginis Rhizoma), Bidengqie (Litseae Fructus), Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum), Zhuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Hujiao (Piperis Longi Fructus), Buguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus).
Cooling herbs: Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Huangbo (Phellodendri Cortex), Shanzhi (Gardeniae Fructus), Huashi (Kaolin), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Longdancao (Gentianae Radix), Digupi (Lycii Cortex), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Triple Energizer organ: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, acts upward), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, acts downward).
Song of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian:
The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian begins at the outer canthus, reaches the head, follows the angle down behind the ear, passing Naokong (Naokong, GB18) and Fengchi (Fengchi, GB20). It meets the Hand-Shaoyang meridian before the shoulder, crosses above the right Que Pen. A branch goes from behind the ear through the ear, exits to the front of the ear, following the outer canthus. One branch from the outer canthus goes down to Daying, merges with the Hand-Shaoyang meridian at the mandible root. Descending to Jiache and merging with the Que Pen, it enters the chest, pierces the diaphragm, and connects with the Liver. Belonging to the Gallbladder, it passes through the hypochondrium, descends to Qichong and the pubic region. Horizontally entering Bi Yan and Huantiao, the straight course goes from the Que Pen down to the axilla and chest. Passing the costal margin and Bi Yan, it emerges at the lateral knee at Yanglingquan (Yanglingquan, GB34). It passes the fibular head and anterior ankle, dividing at the foot dorsum between the fourth and fifth toes. A branch diverges from the big toe, connecting to the Liver meridian at the hair line. This meridian is abundant in Qi and deficient in Blood. Pathological changes cause bitter taste and frequent sighing. Hypochondriac pain difficult to move, dusty complexion, hot feet, and lack of luster occur. Diseases generated include headache connected to the outer canthus, Que Pen swelling/pain, and bilateral axillary pain. Scrofula and goiter arise on both sides. Sweating, chills, and malaria occur. Pain extends from the chest/hypochondrium/thigh/knee to the fibula, posterior ankle, and various joints.
Tonifying herbs for the Gallbladder organ: Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus), Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), various wines, Hujiao (Piperis Longi Fructus), La Cai (Spicy Vegetables), Jirou (Galli Carnis), Wumei (Mume Fructus).
Purging herbs: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis).
Warming herbs: Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma).
Cooling herbs: Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Zhuru (Bambusae Caulis in Taedia Dragonis), Longdancao (Gentianae Radix).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Gallbladder organ: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, acts upward), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, acts downward).
Song of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian:
The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian terminates at the big toe end in the hair line. On the medial foot dorsum, it divides at Taichong (Taichong, LR3), one cun anterior to the ankle, entering Zhongfeng (Zhongfeng, LR4). Ascending the ankle, it crosses behind the Taiyin meridian, follows the medial margin to the yin thigh and Chong vessel. It circles the genitalia, reaches the lower abdomen, flanks the Stomach, belongs to the Liver, and connects with the Gallbladder. It pierces the diaphragm, spreads in the hypochondrium, flanks the throat, connects to the eye system. The pulse ascends to the vertex, meets the Du meridian and emerges. Its branch arises from the eye system. Descending to connect with the buccal mucosa and returning to the lips, another branch passes through the diaphragm to communicate with the Lung. This meridian is high in Blood and low in Qi. Pathological changes cause lower back pain and difficulty bending/straightening. Men's hernia, women's lower abdominal swelling, dusty complexion, loss of color, and dry throat occur. Diseases generated include chest fullness, vomiting, profuse diarrhea, and difficult urination. Sometimes enuresis and fox hernia occur; clinical diagnosis requires careful observation.
Tonifying herbs for the Liver organ: Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini), Shashen (Glehniae Radix or Adenophorae Radix), Juhe (Citri Reticulatae Semen), Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen), Qingmei (Mume Fructus), Yiyiren (Coicis Semen), Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus), Zhurou (Porci Carnis), Yangrou (Ovis/Capis Carnis), Jirou (Galli Carnis), various wines, various vinegars.
Purging herbs: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Qingdai (Indigo Naturalis), Longdancao (Gentianae Radix).
Warming herbs: Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Rougui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Wuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Yangmei (Myrti Fructus), Taozi (Persicae Fructus), Xingzi (Armeniacae Fructus), Lizi (Pruni Fructus).
Cooling herbs: Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Longdancao (Gentianae Radix), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Huhuanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma var. chinensis or Coptidis Rhizoma), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Caojueming (Cassiae Semen), Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu).
Meridian-guiding herbs for the Liver organ: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, acts upward), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, acts downward).
Dietary recommendations for Liver diseases: According to the *Jia Yi Jing*, patients with Liver disease should consume sesame, dog meat, plums, and leeks; favor sour flavors and avoid pungent flavors.