脾虚则土不能制水，反得浸渍于土、渗于皮肤，注于肌肉，而为肿胀也。其状目胞上下微起，
肢体重着，小便涩黄，大便溏泄，皮薄而光，手按成凹。脉浮大者顺，沉细者逆。
主方 赤茯苓 白术 陈皮 大腹皮 泽泻 猪苓 木通
小便少加滑石、车前子。气喘加麻子、桑皮、萝卜子、枳壳，甚加葶苈。痰加半夏。腹胀加
浓朴、草果、木香。气滞加香附、三棱、蓬术。加生姜皮，灯心，水煎服。
脏腑虚弱，或食肥甘，因寒因热，皆能作痛。高声啼叫，贯伤心者，死。只看人中、鼻额、
唇口一时皆黑，脉大者是。
主方 乌梅 干姜（炮） 黄连 川椒 细辛 槟榔 苦楝根皮
腹痛加芍药，甚者加使君子。水煎服。
小儿之嗽，多因感冒风邪，伤于肺经；或因衣衾太浓，肺家壅热；或因过食咸酸而致。受病
不外此三种，最宜慎之。盖儿脏腑脆，难于速效，迁延日久，变为顿嗽。发则捏拳顿足，面赤泪
流，饮食吐出，甚至有血，遂成顽疾。或变肺风痰喘，有至危殆者，皆由微渐成。外感宜参苏饮
，壅热宜芩连二陈汤之类。
主方 （嗽久者） 贝母 天门冬 麦门冬 款冬花 紫菀 百部 百合 五味（七粒，
打细） 栝蒌仁 萝卜子（炒，研）水煎服。
气喘加桑皮、苏子（炒、研）、枳壳。痰多，天粉、半夏、南星、海石。润肺加杏仁。肺火，黄芩
、枇杷叶（刷去毛，蜜炙、煎）、竹沥。利肺，桔梗、赤苓。
止小儿嗽∶悉尼，去皮心，入蜜蒸食。白萝卜、白果水煮，化入饴糖同食。
When the Spleen is deficient, the Earth element fails to control Water, leading to water dampness infiltrating the Spleen Earth, seeping into the skin, and pouring into the muscles, resulting in swelling (Edema). The manifestations include slight puffiness of the eyelids, heaviness and stiffness of the limbs, scanty and yellow urine, loose stools, thin and shiny skin that retains an indentation upon pressure. A floating and large pulse indicates a favorable prognosis, while a deep and fine pulse indicates an unfavorable one.
Main Formula: Chi Fu Ling (Polyporus with Hostwood), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Da Fu Pi (Arecae Pericarpium), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Zhu Ling (Polyporus).
If urine output is low, add Hua Shi (Talcum) and Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen). If there is asthma/wheezing, add Ma Zi (Cannabis Seed), Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex), Luo Bo Zi (Radish Seed), and Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus). For severe cases, add Ting Li (Lepidii Semen). If phlegm is present, add Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma). If abdominal distension occurs, add Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Cao Guo (Tsaoko Fructus), and Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix). If Qi stagnation exists, add Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma), San Leng (Sparganii Rhizoma), and Peng Zhi/E Zhu (Curcumae Rhizoma). Add Sheng Jiang Pi (Zingiberis Recens Pericarpium) and Deng Xin Cao (Junci Medulla), decoct in water and take orally.
Deficiency of the Zang-Fu organs, consumption of rich and sweet foods, exposure to cold, or heat can all cause abdominal pain. If the child cries loudly with a voice piercing to the Heart, it is a sign of death. This condition is identified if the Ren Zhong (philtrum), nose, forehead, lips, and mouth all turn black simultaneously, accompanied by a large pulse.
Main Formula: Wu Mei (Mume Fructus), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma - processed), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Bing Lang (Arecae Semen), Ku Liu Gen Pi (Meliae Cortex Radicis).
If abdominal pain occurs, add Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba). For severe pain, add Shi Jun Zi (Quisqualis Fructus). Decoct in water and take orally.
Pediatric cough is mostly caused by contracting wind pathogens, damaging the Lung Meridian; or by wearing too many clothes/blankets, causing heat accumulation in the Lung; or by overeating salty and sour foods. The causes do not exceed these three types, so caution is essential. Because children's Zang-Fu organs are fragile, rapid recovery is difficult; if delayed, it may transform into Dun Sou (Pertussis/Whooping Cough). During attacks, the child clenches fists and stamps feet, face turns red, tears flow, food is vomited up, and even blood may appear, becoming a stubborn disease. It may also transform into Lung Wind Phlegm Asthma, reaching critical danger, all evolving from minor symptoms. For external contraction, Shen Su Yin (Ginseng and Schisandra Decoction) is suitable; for heat accumulation, Qin Lian Er Chen Tang (Scutellaria, Coptida, and Two-Chen Decoction) is appropriate.
Main Formula (for chronic cough): Bei Mu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix), Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos), Zi Wan (Asteris Radix), Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix), Bai He (Lilii Bulbus), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus - 7 grains, crushed), Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthis Semen), Luo Bo Zi (Radish Seed - stir-fried, ground). Decoct in water and take orally.
If wheezing occurs, add Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex), Su Zi (Perillae Fructus - stir-fried, ground), and Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus). If there is much phlegm, add Tian Fen (Trichosanthis Radix), Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma), Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizoma Preparatum), and Hai Shi (Aragonitum). To moisten the Lung, add Xing Ren (Prunus Armeniacus Semen). For Lung Fire, add Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Pi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf - brushed clean of hairs, honey-fried, decocted), and Zhu Li (Bambusae Sap). To benefit the Lung, add Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix) and Chi Ling (Polyporus with Hostwood).
To stop pediatric cough: Xi Yi (likely Pear/Xue Li, kept as per text), remove peel and core, steam with honey and eat. White radish and Bai Guo (Ginkgo Seed) boiled in water, mixed with melted Yi Tang (Maltose) and eaten.