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Zhang Zhongjing's Guizhi Jia Dahuang Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Added Rhubarb) treats abdominal fullness, intermittent pain, and irritability.
Guizhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi), Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) (each 3 qian), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Dazao (Fructus Jujubae) (2 pieces).
The above ingredients are cut into small pieces and decocted in water.

Da Xianxiong Tang (Major Sinking into the Chest Decoction) treats tidal fever, thirst and irritability, hardness and fullness from the epigastrium down to the lower abdomen, accompanied by severe pain that cannot be tolerated upon touch.
Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) (6 qian), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Gansui (Radix Euphorbiae Kansui) (1 fen). First, decoct Dahuang, remove the dregs, add Mangxiao, boil again, then add Gansui powder, and take warm.
Note: The above belong to the medication principles of Taiyang disease (diseases caused by pathogenic invasion of the Taiyang channel).

Da Chengqi Tang (Major Order the Qi Decoction) treats a solid pulse at the Guan position, abdominal fullness, constipation, pain upon pressure, or periumbilical pain.
Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Houpo (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis), Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas).
The above ingredients are cut into small pieces and decocted in water.
Note: This belongs to the medication principles of Yangming disease (diseases caused by pathogenic invasion of the Yangming channel).

Huanglian Tang (Coptis Decoction) treats heat in the chest, pathogenic qi in the stomach, abdominal pain, and the desire to vomit; it is used to regulate the ascending and descending of Yin and Yang.
Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae), Ganjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis), Guizhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) (each 3 qian), Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng) (2 qian), Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Preparatum) (half he).
The above ingredients are cut into small pieces, decocted in water, and two pieces of Dazao (Fructus Jujubae) are added.

Shaoyao Gancao Tang (Peony and Licorice Decoction).
Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae).
Equal parts, cut into small pieces, decocted in water with fresh ginger added.
Yuanrong stated: For abdominal pain with a wiry pulse indicating Qi injury, use this formula; for a surging pulse indicating Metal injury, add Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae); for a slow pulse indicating Water injury, add Guizhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi); for a choppy pulse indicating Blood injury, add Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis); for a delayed pulse indicating Fire injury, add Ganjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis).
Note: The above all belong to the medication principles of Taiyang disease.

Jia Jian Xiao Chaihu Tang (Modified Minor Bupleurum Decoction) treats alternating chills and fever, a wiry pulse, and abdominal pain.
Remove Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae) from the original formula and add Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba).

Sini San (Four Reversals Powder) treats cold pathogen transforming into heat and transmitting inward, resulting in difficult urination, abdominal pain, or diarrhea/dysentery.
Zhi Gancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae), Chao Zhishi (Stir-fried Fructus Aurantii Immaturus), Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri), Shaoyao (Radix Paeoniae Alba).
Equal parts, take half liang per dose, and decoct in water.

Huangqin Shaoyao Tang (Scutellaria and Peony Decoction) treats abdominal pain with a surging pulse.
Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae).
The above ingredients are cut into small pieces, decocted in water, and fresh ginger is added.
Note: The above all belong to the medication principles of Shaoyang disease (diseases caused by pathogenic invasion of the Shaoyang channel).

Miscellaneous Formulas.

Yuanrong Siwu Kulian Tang (Yuanrong Four Substances and Melia Decoction) treats abdominal pain due to deficiency-cold below the umbilicus.
Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) (4 liang), Yanhusuo (Rhizoma Corydalis), Kulianpi (Cortex Meliae) (each 1 liang, stir-fried).
The above ingredients are cut into small pieces, decocted in water, and taken orally, one liang per dose.

Jiu Zhu Danggui Wan (Wine-Boiled Angelica Pill) treats pain in the lower part of the lower abdomen.
Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) (1 liang), Huixiang (Fructus Foeniculi) (half liang), Fuzi (Lateralis Radix Aconiti Preparata), Liangjiang (Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum) (each 7 qian).
The above four ingredients are boiled in wine until dry, then dried in a warm place.
Chao Huangyan (Stir-fried Yellow Salt), Dingxiang (Flos Caryophylli) (each half liang), Quanxie (Scorpio) (2 qian), Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri) (2 qian), Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae), Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae) (each 1 qian), Kulianpi (Cortex Meliae) (half qian), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae) (half qian), Yanhusuo (Rhizoma Corydalis) (4 qian).
The above ingredients are boiled in wine to form a paste, made into pills the size of paulownia seeds, and taken orally with plain water on an empty stomach, 20-30 pills per dose.

Zeng Sun Danggui Wan (Increased and Decreased Angelica Pill) treats heart and abdominal pain caused by pathogenic invasion of the Three Yin channels.
Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) (half liang), Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis), Quanxie (Scorpio) (each 5 qian), Xuduan (Radix Dipsaci), Huixiang (Fructus Foeniculi) (each 1 liang), Kulianpi (Cortex Meliae), Yanhusuo (Rhizoma Corydalis) (each 7 qian), Muxiang (Radix Aucklandiae), Dingxiang (Flos Caryophylli) (each 2.5 qian).
The above ingredients are powdered, mixed with wine paste to make pills the size of paulownia seeds, and taken orally with plain water on an empty stomach, 40-50 pills per dose.

Kulian Wan (Melia Pill) treats Ben Tun disease (rushing pig condition, characterized by gas rushing from the lower abdomen to the chest) and lower abdominal pain.
Kulianpi (Cortex Meliae), Huixiang (Fructus Foeniculi), Fuzi (Lateralis Radix Aconiti Preparata).
The above three ingredients are boiled in wine, dried, and powdered. To each liang of powder, add half liang of Yanhusuo (Rhizoma Corydalis), 18 stir-fried Quanxie (Scorpio), and 18 Dingxiang (Flos Caryophylli), and grind together into powder. Mix with wine paste to make pills the size of paulownia seeds, and take 50 pills before meals with warm wine.

Warming Compress Method, see the "Cold Gate" section.

Huiyang Dan (Restore Yang Pill) treats Yin Du syndrome (toxicity of yin nature).
Shao Musli (Concha Ostreae, calcined), Bu Huimu (Asbestos Stone, calcined), Chao Liangjiang (Stir-fried Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum), Pao Chuanwu (Prepared Rhizoma Aconiti Kusnezoffii), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) (each 1 qian), She Xiang (Moschus) (a little).
The above ingredients are ground into fine powder. Use 1 qian per application. For male patients, mix with female saliva and apply to the external genitalia; for female patients, mix with male saliva and apply to the breasts.
Carefully note: All the aforementioned formulas belong to the treatment principles of Shanghan (Cold Damage) diseases. Other formulas for pain caused by blood disorders, accumulations, hernias, etc., can be found in their respective sections and are not recorded here in full.