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Ms. Xu first experienced menorrhagia (massive vaginal bleeding), followed by hematuria, and then leukorrhea, which persisted incessantly. This indicates deficiency and slipping of the Chong and Ren vessels; treatment should focus on securing and grasping the Lower Yuan and nourishing the Extraordinary Vessels. Ejiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), Muli (Oyster Shell), Fushen (Poria with Hostwood), Gouqizi (Goji Berry), Tusizi (Dodder Seed), Baishao (White Peony Root), Duzhong (Eucommia Bark), Xuduan (Dipsacus Root), and Shudi (Prepared Rehmannia Root) (all stir-fried) were made into honey pills. After several doses, the condition stabilized. Red leukorrhea belongs to heat combined with fire; white leukorrhea belongs to dampness combined with phlegm. If leukorrhea persists for a long time, it is necessary to tonify the Spleen and Kidney and employ lifting methods. This case developed from menorrhagia and metrorrhagia into strangury and leukorrhea. As stated in *Mai Jue* (Pulse Classic): "Menorrhagia lasting long becomes white leukorrhea; dry bleeding depletes the bone marrow." When the Liver and Kidney are internally damaged, they inevitably gradually affect the Extraordinary Vessels. When the Dai vessel fails to bind and secure, and the Ren vessel fails to support and carry, only grasping and consolidating methods can be used. The Chong vessel is the Sea of Blood; how can deficiency and slipping stop without such measures? Li Xianzhi said, "When there is disease in the Lower Jiao, it is hard to comprehend; one must use Yuliang (Hematite) and Chishizhi (Red Halloysite)," which also reflects the principle of sedation and consolidation.

Niece: In middle age, she had prolonged menorrhagia and metrorrhagia which had long healed, but recently suddenly experienced body numbness, palpitations, spontaneous sweating, cold skin, increased leukorrhea, and trembling limbs. Reviewing the prescribed formulas, A-jiao and Shu Di were used repeatedly. This led to vomiting and fullness after eating, and frequent loose stools. It was unknown that the syndrome belonged to Yang deficiency with Qi sinking; the greasy and slippery nature of A-jiao and Shu Di was completely incompatible with the condition. The proposed formula used Banxia Qu (Stir-fried Pinellia Fermented Paste), Yuzhu (Raw Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), Muli (Calcined Oyster Shell), Lujiaoshuang (Deer Antler Frost), Luoshen (Luzhou Codonopsis Root), Fuling (Poria), Zaoren (Sour Jujube Seed), Sharen (Amomum Fruit), and Xiaomai (Wheat). After four doses, all symptoms subsided. Banxia Qu was removed, and Duzhong, Qianshi (Chinese Chestnut Seed), Lianzi (Lotus Seed), Baishao, and Shanyao (Chinese Yam) (all stir-fried) were added. After several more doses, she found relief.

Ms. Xu: The pulse was deep, fine, and slightly rapid. She was emaciated and suffered from chronic cough, with signs of consumptive disease already established. After the Awakening of Insects solar term, her wheezing and cough worsened, and leukorrhea flowed like water. The physician used excessive tonifying and astringent herbs, resulting in scanty urine and abdominal fullness and oppression. This is adding illness to illness; the method should combine unblocking and securing. Luzhen (Codonopsis Pilosula), Fuling, Dengxincao (Juncus Effusus Pith), Hulian (Nelumbinis Semen), Yimi (Coix Seed), Gouqizi, Duzhong, Shayuanzi (Astragali Complanati Semen) (all raw), Shanyao (stir-fried), Juhong (Citrus Reticulata Pericarpium), and Wuweizi (Schisandra Fruit) were used. After several doses, all symptoms calmed, leukorrhea stopped, and appetite increased. However, coughing occurred frequently when hungry, and body heat arose when fatigued, indicating deficiency and timidity of Middle Qi. Dengxincao, Yimi, Duzhong, and Shayuanzi were removed, and Huangqi (Roasted Astragalus Root), Gancao (Licorice Root), Yitang (Maltose), Beimu (Fritillaria Bulb), and Baihe (Lily Bulb) were added. After several doses, she recovered.

Ms. He: Over fifty years old, cold sensation started from the back, indicating Deficiency of Yang in the Du vessel. Leukorrhea lasted for ten days, and the True Essence of the Kidney failed to consolidate, suggesting diseases primarily governed by the Extraordinary Vessels. The pulse showed emptiness and choppy quality at both Chi positions, slippery at the right Guan position, and strong at the left Cun position. This resulted from labor disturbing Heart Yang, with Phlegm stagnating in the Zhongwan area, causing intermittent chest oppression and fever, mental restlessness, dry retching, trance-like states, and insomnia. First, Wendan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction) was used, removing Zhishi (Bitter Orange), adding Fushen and Zhizi (Gardenia Fruit, stir-fried). One dose allowed sleep. Diarrhea occurred after Zi hour (11 PM - 1 AM), and fear of cold had existed for years, indicating inherent deficiency of Yang. Urgent warming and securing were needed: Lujiaoshuang, Gouqizi Tan (Charred Goji Berry), Fushen, Duzhong (stir-fried), Sharen, Luzhen, Longyanrou (Longan Aril), and Lianzi (stir-fried) were administered. One sip stopped the cold. After three doses, all symptoms were completely cured.