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The *Jinkui* Yebi Decoction (Yi Pi Tang, Spleen-Releasing Decoction) treats Wind-Water syndrome, characterized by aversion to wind, generalized edema, floating pulse, absence of thirst, continuous spontaneous sweating, and no significant heat on the body surface.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (4 qian), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, 石膏) (4.5 qian), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Shengjiang, 生姜) (2 qian), Jujubae Fructus (Dazao, 大枣) (2 pieces), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) (2 qian).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces, decocted in water, and taken as a single dose. If aversion to wind is prominent, add Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi, 附子); this formula originates from *Gu Jin Lu Yan*, with variations adding Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术), Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix (Fangji, 防己), and Poria (Fuling, 茯苓) to treat Skin-Water syndrome.

Skin-Water syndrome manifests as edema of the four limbs, with water qi retained within the skin, and slight tremors in the limbs.
Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix (Fangji, 防己), Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 黄芪), Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi, 桂枝) (3 qian each), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓) (6 qian), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) (2 qian).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces, decocted in water, and taken as a single dose.

Yebi Jia Zhu Tang (Yi Pi Decoction Plus Atractylodes) treats Interior-Water syndrome. It is the aforementioned Yebi Decoction plus Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术) (4 qian).

Gancao Mahuang Tang (Licorice and Ephedra Decoction) treats Interior-Water syndrome. *Jisheng Fang* records that this formula is suitable for treating edema where swelling is concentrated above the waist; it should be used to induce sweating.
Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) (0.5 liang), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (1 liang).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces, decocted in water, and taken as a single dose.

Mahuang Fuzi Tang (Ephedra and Prepared Aconite Decoction) treats Water-Qi disease where the pulse is deep and fine, belonging to the Shaoyin category.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) (3 qian), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草), Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi, 附子) (2 qian each).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces and decocted.

Huangqi Shaoyao Guizhi Kujiu Tang (Astragalus, Peony, and Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Vinegar) treats Yellow-Sweat syndrome. Symptoms include bodily edema, fever, sweating with thirst, resembling Wind-Water syndrome but with a naturally deep pulse.
Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 黄芪) (5 qian), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao, 芍药), Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi, 桂枝) (3 qian each).
The above herbs are cut into small pieces, decocted in water, mixed with Kujiu (vinegar), and taken as a single dose.

Note: The above formulas all follow the principles of Foot-Taiyang channel medication.

Zhongjing Shizao Tang (Ten Date Decoction) treats Water-Qi disease characterized by edema of the four limbs, wheezing and急促 breathing, and obstruction of both urination and defecation. *Sanyin Fang* prepares this as pills.
There is also Sanhua Shenyou Wan (Three-Flower Divine Protection Pill).
These formulas are detailed in the "Phlegm-Fluids" section.
Note: These formulas follow the principles of Shaoyin channel medication; their rationale is seen in the "Phlegm-Fluids" examples.

Jufang Shenzhu San (Bureau Formula God-Assisting Powder) treats ten types of Water-Qi diseases, manifesting as edema of the face, eyes, and four limbs, which rebound immediately upon pressure, coughing and wheezing preventing recumbency, dark and scanty urination, and constipation.
Zanthoxyli Semen (Jiaomu, 椒目) (1.5 liang), Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie, 泽泻), Black Barbary Wolfberry Fruit Powder (Hei Qianniu Mo, 黑牵牛末) (1 liang each), Polyporus (Zhuling, 猪苓) (2 liang), Lepidii Fructus (Tinglizi, 葶苈子) (3 liang).
The above are ground into powder. Each dose is 3 qian, decocted with three stalks of Allium fistulosum (Congbai, 葱白) in water, and taken mixed with wine.
Note: This formula follows the principles of Taiyin channel medication.

Xuanming Dao Shui Wan (Clarifying Guide-to-Water Pill) treats swelling and distension caused by Damp-Heat.
This formula is found in the "Dampness" section.
Note: This formula follows the principles of Yangming channel medication.

Xunchuan San.
This formula is found in the "Dampness" section.

Daji San (Kerria Root Powder) treats edema with an abdomen large as a drum or generalized swelling throughout the body.
Kerriae Radix (Daji, 大戟), White Barbary Wolfberry Fruit Powder (Bai Qianniu Mo, 白牵牛末), Costi Radix (Muxiang, 木香) (equal parts).
The above are ground into fine powder. Each dose is 3 qian. Take one pair of porcine kidneys, slice them open, sprinkle the medicine inside, roast until cooked, and eat on an empty stomach. If eating the left kidney reduces swelling in the left arm, the right side follows similarly. If swelling persists, apply Kansui Radix (Gansui, 甘遂) powder around the abdomen and drink a small amount of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) water, then the swelling will completely resolve.
Note: These formulas originate from the principles of Jueyin channel medication.

Tingli Wan (Lepidium Pill) treats Yong-Shui (Surging Water) syndrome. Symptoms resemble fluid trapped in a sac, or generalized full-body swelling where abdominal pressure is not hard, with gurgling sounds when walking quickly, or irregular coughing and wheezing.
Lepidii Fructus (Tinglizi, 葶苈子, stir-fried), Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie, 泽泻), Zanthoxyli Semen (Jiaomu, 椒目), Morus Cortex (Sangbaipi, 桑白皮), Apricot Seed (Xingren, 杏仁, stir-fried), Polyporus (Muzhuling, 木猪苓) (0.5 liang each).
The above are ground into powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 20-30 pills at a time, washed down with Congbai (Allium fistulosum) soup, without fixed timing, stopping when diarrhea occurs.

Xionghuang Shenjin San (Realgar Divine Metal Powder).
Realgar (Xionghuang, 雄黄), Lepidii Fructus (Tinglizi, 葶苈子) (1 liang, stir-fried with glutinous rice until ripe, discard rice), Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie, 泽泻), Zanthoxyli Semen (Jiaomu, 椒目) (half dose), Kerriae Radix (Daji, 大戟), Morinda Officinalis Radix (Bajitian, 巴戟), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓), Genkwa Flos (Yuanhua, 芫花) (soaked in vinegar for one day, then stir-fried), Kansui Radix (Gansui, 甘遂), Morus Cortex (Sangbaipi, 桑baipi) (1 liang each).
The above are ground into powder. Take on an empty stomach, mixed well-water. Start with 1 qian, gradually increasing to 5 qian, stopping when diarrhea occurs. Avoid salt, vinegar, raw/cold foods, and greasy items. For edema starting from the feet, add Tinglizi; for abdominal swelling, add Jiaomu; for genital swelling, add Zexie; for facial swelling, add Sangbaipi; for limb swelling, add Fuling; for heart/chest swelling rooted in the hypochondrium, add Xionghuang; for limb swelling rooted in the spleen, add Gansui; for oral swelling rooted in the small intestine, add Bajitian; for lumbar swelling rooted in the kidneys, add Daji; for knee swelling rooted in the liver, add Yuanhua.
Note: These formulas all follow the principles of Taiyang channel medication. There are many such formulas in *Xuanming Lun*; select appropriately.

Dongyuan Xu Sui Zi Wan (Xu Sui Zi Pill) treats generalized deficiency-type edema due to dampness in the Lung meridian.
This formula is found in the "Dampness" section.
Note: This formula belongs to the Hand-Taiyang (Lung) channel, originating from the Taiyang example.

Sanyin Xiao Zhong Wan (Sanyin Reducing Swelling Pill) treats edema, wheezing and distension, and difficult urination.
Talcum (Huashi, 滑石), Tectona Grandis Stem (Mutong, 木通), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 白术), Black Barbary Wolfberry Fruit (Hei Qianniu, 黑牵牛, stir-fried), Tectona Grandis Stem (Tongtuomu, 通脱木), Poria (Fuling, 茯苓), Poria Cum Pinellia (Fushen, 茯神), Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia, 半夏), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, 陈皮) (1 qian each), Costi Radix (Muxiang, 木香), Lychnidis Flos (Qumai Sui, 瞿麦穗), Caryophylli Flos (Dingxiang, 丁香) (0.5 qian each).
The above are ground into powder, mixed with wine paste to form pills the size of wutong seeds. Take 50 pills at a time, washed down with Dengxincao (Juncus effusus) and Ophiopogonis Radix (Mendong, 麦门冬) soup.
Note: This formula follows the principles of Taiyang channel medication. The above formulas are commonly used by the secular world, hence they are included here. However, practitioners should carefully assess the severity, depth, and cold/heat nature of the syndrome to select appropriate treatments, avoiding any errors.