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(Stomach governs receiving and accepting food, Spleen governs digestion and transformation; the main function of Spleen is to assist Stomach in transporting and transforming Jin-Ye (body fluids). ○ Spleen belongs to the Zhi Yin (Extreme Yin) category, favors ascending Qi, and prefers a dry and warm environment. ○ When Taiyin Damp-Soil receives proper transportation and transformation, ○ methods such as tonifying Qi, promoting digestion, resolving phlegm, and drying dampness should not be neglected or biased toward any single one. ○ Spleen and Stomach are the source of Liver and Kidney; Heart belongs to Fire, and Fire generates Earth (Spleen); when Earth Qi is robust, it can prevent Water from overflowing. ○ Heart is the Mother organ of Spleen; tonifying the Mother makes the Child prosperous; Liver is the controlling element of Spleen; soothing Liver Qi ensures Spleen's peace. ○ Spleen Earth requires steaming by the True Fire of the Dantian, hence it is said that tonifying Spleen is inferior to tonifying Kidney. There is a formula called Bu Zhen Wan for tongue coating treatment, used for Spleen Yang non-transportation, which can use Chuanwu (Aconiti Radix), Bajitian (Morinda Officinalis Radix), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen), Rongrong (Cynomorii Herba), Hulusiba (Trigonellae Semen), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Huajiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium), Lurong (Deer Antler Gelatin), Yangyao (Sheep Kidney), Yangqishi (Fossils Corium) etc. as principles. ○ This plaster contains more herbs for tonifying Spleen and warming Kidney than Jinxian Gao, making it suitable for deficiency-cold with accumulation, aiming to incorporate attack within tonification. If more digestive and guiding agents are desired, this plaster can be mixed half-and-half with Jinxian Gao for application. ○ Furthermore, Kidney is the Root of Pre-heaven, while Spleen and Stomach are the Root of Post-heaven; using this plaster alongside Ziyin Gao (Nourishing Yin Plaster) is analogous to the relationship between Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction) and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia).)

Treats conditions where Spleen Yang fails to transport, leading to undigested food. Or presents with dysphagia and fullness/bloating. (This indicates Spleen Deficiency) Or presents with diarrhea/dysentery and abdominal pain. (This indicates Spleen Stagnation) Or forms Wet Phlegm (due to retention of water and grain), Edema (due to Spleen Deficiency failing to control Water), Jaundice (due to Spleen Dampness).

Muhonghua (Safflower) 5 fen, Sanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma), Dangguishao (Angelica Sinensis Radix tip), Zhu Ling (Polyporus), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) each 4 fen; Guigui (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Cao Kouren (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Sheng Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) each 3 fen; Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride) each 2 fen; Wuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) each 1 fen; Taoren (Persicae Semen) 3 pieces; Kunbu (Laminariae Thallus) a small amount. Can be applied via hot compress (chao wen), or remove Sumu (Sappanwood) and Taoren. For deficiency, add Renshen (Ginseng Radix) and Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma); for excess, add Zhike (Aurantii Fructus) and Binglang (Arecae Semen); for Guan Ge (Obstruction and Rejection), add Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Hu jiao (Piperis Longi Fructus), Zisu (Perillae Folium), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum), Sharen (Amomi Fructus), Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus), Ruxiang (Olibanum) etc. ○ When using aromatic herbs, they must be ground into powder and added afterwards, not decocted together.

Ji Ju (Accumulations and Masses) (caused by Spleen Deficiency; there is a formula in Jinxian Gao). ○ Also, Po Ji Dao Yin Wan from Ben Cao Gang Mu uses: Muxiang, Binglang, Chenpi, Qingpi, Zhike, Pengzhu (Curcumae Rhizoma), Sanleng, Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Shenqu (Massae Fermentatae Medicamentae), Maiya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus), Ganjiang, Cheqianzi, Zexie, Gancao each 5 qian; Bai Chou Tou Mo (Seed of Bunium Persicum) 6 qian; Huanglian 3 qian; Badou (Crotonis Fructus) 20 grains. Another prescription stir-fries Badou with Huanglian, then discards the Badou. This prescription by Wei Shi selects several herbs to eliminate various accumulation masses, very effective, can be applied via hot compress. ○ Such as Food Accumulation uses Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus), Shen Qu, Mai Ya; Wine Accumulation uses Huang Lian, Ge Hua (Puerariae Flos), Sha Ren; Fruit/Vegetable Accumulation uses Guan Gui, Ding Xiang, She Xiang (Moschus); Fish/Crab Accumulation uses Zi Su, Mu Xiang, Sheng Jiang; Dough/Noodle Accumulation uses Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum); Tea Accumulation uses Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium), all can be used.

Xiao Er Man Pi Feng (Pediatric Slow Spleen Wind) (caused by severe illness or prolonged vomiting/diarrhea damaging Spleen and Stomach, presenting with pure Yin diarrhea and cyanosis, indicating Wood overacting on Earth): Use Renshen, Muxiang, Gancao, Jiu Shaoyao (Wine-processed Paeoniae Radix Alba), Chenpi, Banxia, Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma), Chuanwu, Quanxie (Scorpio), Nanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma), Dingxiang, Zhusha (Cinnabar), Jiang (Ginger), Zao (Jujubae Fructus) for hot compress. Add Pao Jiang (Prepared Ginger) for cold limbs; add Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) for severe symptoms; add Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) for twitching/convulsions of hands and feet; use Renshen from Fuyang Gao (Tonifying Yang Plaster). Etc. Apply to chest and umbilicus.

(Simple practical method: Radish seed hot compress; for deficiency, glutinous rice hot compress, both are excellent.)

Ni Jing Rou (Beef lean meat) 1 jin, Niu Du (Bovine Rumen) 4 liang. Soak and simmer in 3 jin of small-mill sesame oil, set aside for use.

Cangzhu (4 liang), Baizhu, Chuanwu (each 3 liang ○ In Wenbai Wan, Chuanwu is the Sovereign herb), Yizhiren (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus), Jiang Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparata), Nanxing (Arisaematis Rhizoma), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Nongpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Wuyao (Linderae Radix), Jianghuang (Curcumae Longae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, half raw half roasted), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) (each 2 liang), Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Dangshen (Codonopsis Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Chishao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Xiangbaizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Xiangfu (Cyperi Rhizoma), Lingzhi (Pistaciae Resina), Sugeng (Perillae Caulis), Suzi (Perillae Fructus), Yanhusuo (Corydalis Rhizoma), Shan Zha (Crataegi Fructus), Maiya (Hordei Fructus Germinatus), Shen Qu (Massae Fermentatae Medicamentae), Mugua (Chaenomelis Fructus), Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Binglang (Arecae Semen), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Lingxian (Syneilesidis Radix), Fu Pi (Tangerine Peel/Ammi?), Cu Sanleng (Vinegar-processed Sparganii Rhizoma), Cu Ezhu (Vinegar-processed Curcumae Rhizoma), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Yuanzhi Rou (Polygalae Radix flesh), Wuyu (Evodiae Fructus), Wuwei (Schisandrae Fructus), Cao Kouren (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), Rou Kouren (Myristicae Semen), Bajitian (Morindae Officinalis Radix), Buguzhi (Psoraleae Fructus), Liangjiang (Alpiniae Katsumadai Rhizoma), Bibo (Piperis Kadsurae Fructus), Da Hui (Foeniculi Fructus), Honghua (Carthami Flos), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Gansui (Kansui Radix), Ku Tingli (Descurainiae Semen Lepidii et Descurainiae), Hongya Daji (Red-root Euphorbiae Radix), Baren (Crotonis Fructus), Heichou Tou (Black Seed of Bunium), Yinchen (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba), Mutong (Akebiae Caulis), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Fructus), Mubieren (Sapindii Fructus), Bimaren (Ricini Semen), Quanxie (Scorpio), Paoshanjia (Manis Squama), Baifu Zi (Typhonii Rhizoma), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (each 1 liang), Huashi (Talcum) (4 liang).

Shengjiang (Fresh Ginger), Xiebai (Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus), Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus), Dasuantou (Garlic Bulb) (each 4 liang), Xian Huaizhi (Fresh Sophorae Branch), Liuzhi (Salix Twig), Sangzhi (Mori Ramulus) (each 8 liang), Laifuzi (Radish Seed), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), Chuanjiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) (each 2 liang), Shichangpu (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma), Aiye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium), Baijiezi (Sinapis Semen), Hujiao (Piperis Longi Fructus), Foshougan (Citri Sarcodactylis Fructus dried) (each 1 liang), Fengxiancao (Impatiens Herb, whole plant), Zao (Jujubae Fructus) (7 pieces). ○ Use 22 jin of oil for these two batches. Simmer in stages, collect the 'dan' (concentrated extract). ○ Then add Guigui (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Sharen (Amomi Fructus), Tanxiang (Santalum Album Lignum) (each 1 liang), Niu Jiao (Bovis Colla) (4 liang, steamed and melted in wine, similar to the method for Qingyang Gao).