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A female relative of the clan, after childbirth, experienced coughing and fever, with incontinence of urine. Her pulse was deficient, rapid, and powerless. This resulted from the failure to secure the True Yuan (True Vital Energy), combined with difficult labor that damaged the Bao Mai (Uterine Vessels). Treatment should focus on securing and consolidating the True Yuan, assisted by sweet-warm herbs to reduce fever. Prescription: Radix Codonopsis (Lushen), Poria (Fushen), Fructus Lycii (Qizi), Radix Astragali (Huangqi), Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishao), Fructus Schisandrae (Wuweizi), Rhizoma Belamcandae (Chuanbei), Radix Dendrobii (Shihu), Concha Ostreae (Muli, crushed), Sacculus Mantidis (Sangpiaoxiao, honey-fried), Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata (Zhigancao). After five doses, the cough and fever subsided. Zhiyuan (Radix Polygalae), Shudi (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata), and Tusizi Bing (Cistanche Pill) were added. After ten more doses, previous symptoms gradually resolved.

An aunt of the clan, in her declining years, suffered from improper recovery after illness, leading to involuntary urination. Her radial pulses at both chi positions were soggy and weak. The syndrome originated from blood deficiency in the Bladder, causing the urethral orifice to fail in restraining urine. Prescription: Danggui Shen (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Qizi (Fructus Lycii), Shayuanzi (Seed of Astragalus Complanatus), Fupenzi (Fructus Rubi), Duzhong (Cortex Eucommiae, stir-fried), Hetao Rou (Kernel Juglandis), Hongzao (Fructus Jujubae), Shudi (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, stir-fried). Decoction proved effective; subsequently, Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Decoction for Boosting the Middle and Augmenting Qi) was used to consolidate the effect.

Fluids are secreted from the Small Intestine into the Bladder. The Bao (Uterus/Bladder covering) undergoes qi transformation, converting fluids into urine for excretion. The Bao Gai (cover of the Bao) resides within the Bladder and is responsible for storing and discharging urine. Li Dongyuan stated: Although the Bladder is the fu-organ of fluids, when receiving and holding fluids, the Bao resides within the Bladder. Thus, the classics state: "Heat from the Bao transfers to the Bladder." If one holds urine while engaging in intercourse, or runs hastily when the urge to urinate is urgent, water qi reverses and pressure builds, causing the Bao system (ligaments/mesentery) to twist. This is called Zhuanbao (Displaced Bao). Symptoms include acute pain below the umbilicus and inability to urinate, distinct from ordinary urinary retention. *Zhizhi Fang* states: This syndrome is common in pregnant women. Holding urine during intercourse causes Small Intestine qi to reverse and block, stagnating Large Intestine qi as well. External water cannot enter the Bladder, internal water cannot exit, leading to dribbling urgency, frequent bowel movements with tenesmus, and abdominal distension. Treatment involves cooling herbs to unblock and drain the Small Intestine, along with purgatives for the Large Intestine. Once the Bao returns to its correct position, urine flows freely. Zhu Danxi said: For pregnant women with Zhuanbao, if unblocking fails, it is because the fetus presses on the Bao, displacing it to one side, twisting the Bao system. If the fetus is lifted to the center, the Bao system relaxes, and urine flows naturally. One should raise the qi using Buzhong Yiqi Tang. Alternatively, decoct the dregs and induce vomiting, or have the pregnant woman lie on a bed and tilt the bed vertically so the fetus does not press down, allowing urine to flow. During delivery, if the fetus compresses the bladder causing retention, lifting the fetus with fingers allows urine to pass. Danxi treated a woman with this condition; her pulses felt choppy but became wiry upon heavy pressure. This resulted from worry; choppy indicates blood deficiency and excess qi, wiry indicates fluid retention. She took Shenzhu Yin (Decoction of Ginseng and Atractylodes) on an empty stomach. Induced vomiting, then administered another dose shortly after. After eight doses, she recovered; subsequent trials confirmed efficacy. Shenzhu Tang may also be used. For cases where forced intercourse caused the Bao to twist and close, only Chenxiang (Aquilaria Lignum) can treat it. For elderly patients with Zhuanbao, critically ill and near death, Liuwei Wan (Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia) with doubled Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis) is used. For young men with sluggish urination, Pul Huang San (Polygonum orientale Powder) or Huashi San (Talcum Powder) are prescribed. Sudden fright, worry, or rage causing qi to invade the Bladder and twist the Bao leads to urinary retention; Congbai Tang (Scallion Decoction) is used. Jiaochang Syndrome (Cross-intestine syndrome) results from the loss of transmission function in the Large and Small Intestines, causing confusion of clear and turbid substances. It may occur after illness or due to alcohol abuse, resulting in feces exiting from the anterior orifice (urethra/vagina) and urine from the posterior orifice (anus). Danxi treated a woman who drank heavily; suddenly, waste exited the front orifice and urine the back. Her six pulses were deep and choppy. He prescribed Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) plus Jinshayin (Lygodium Spore), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Binglang (Areca Seed), Taoren (Prunus Persica Seed), and Mutong (Akebia Caulis). She recovered after taking it. *Huichun* records: A woman, after recovering from illness, had feces exit the anterior orifice. She first took Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria) for two doses, then Buzhong Yiqi Tang, and was cured. Thus, this syndrome occurs only in women.