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Jingji (Essence Exhaustion) disease generally refers to severe deficiency syndromes caused by pathological changes in the Five Zang and Six Fu organs. If the functions of the Five Zang and Six Fu organs decline, the physical body becomes extremely emaciated, vision becomes blurred, teeth become dry and brittle, and hair falls out.

Treatment for Jingji: When both the Five Zang and Six Fu organs are injured, presenting with generalized deficiency-heat throughout the body and vexing pain in the bone marrow, it is appropriate to administer Tianmendong San (Asparagus Root Powder).
Ingredients: Asparagi Radix (Tianmendong, 1 liang, heart removed), Cornu Saigae Tataricae (Lingyangjiao, 1 liang, sliced), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 1 liang, radix tip removed), Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 1 liang, sliced), Lycii Fructus (Gouqizi, 1 liang), Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie, 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: The aforementioned herbs are crushed, sifted, and processed into a powder. Each dose consists of 4 qian, boiled with one zhong of water until reduced to six parts. The dregs are filtered out, and half he of Bamboo Juice (Zhuli) and one teaspoon of Honey (Fengmi) are added. Mix well and take warm.

Treatment for Jingji: When presenting with excess-heat, aggressive temperament, susceptibility to fright, and high fever, it is appropriate to administer Fushen San (Poria Powder).
Ingredients: Poria Cum Radix Xylomi (Fushen, 2 liang), Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 2 liang, radix tip removed), Astragali Radix (Huangqi, 2 liang, sliced), Polygalae Radix (Yuanzhi, 1 liang, heart removed), Asparagi Radix (Tianmendong, 1 liang, heart removed).
Preparation and Administration: The aforementioned herbs are crushed, sifted, and processed into a powder. Each dose consists of 3 qian, boiled with one zhong of water along with fourteen leaves of Lophatheri Herba (Dan Zhuye). Reduce to six parts, filter out the dregs, and take at any time.

Treatment for Jingji: When the Five Zang and Six Fu organs are weak and emaciated, joints present with vexing pain, and essence frequently leaks, it is appropriate to use this formula to tonify Qi and nourish the Spirit, preserve complexion, regulate blood vessels, and strengthen the body with long-term use.
Ingredients: Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (Sheng Dihuang, 5 jin, selected high-quality roots crushed and juiced), Wine without Ash (Wuhui Jiu, 1 dou; boiled with the above ingredient in a silver pot over slow fire until it becomes a paste, then mixed with the following powdered herbs), Mantis Ootheca (Sangpiaoxiao, 1 liang, roasted, skin and navel removed), Cuscutae Semen (Tusizi, 1 liang, soaked in wine), Polygalae Radix (Yuanzhi, 1 liang, heart removed), Schisandrae Fructus (Wuweizi, 1 liang, slightly yellow).
Preparation and Administration: The aforementioned herbs are ground into fine powder, mixed with the decoction of Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, and pounded three to five hundred times. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds (Wutongzi). Take each dose on an empty stomach and before evening dinner with warm water.

Treatment for Jingji: When the Marrow Sea is deficient, causing headache, and the Gallbladder Fu organ is cold, it is appropriate to administer Qianghuo Busui Wan (Notopterygium Pill to Tonify Marrow).
Ingredients: Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix (Qianghuo, 2 liang), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Xiong, 2 liang), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 2 liang), Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin, 1 liang), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 3 liang, radix tip removed), Butter/Suet (Su, 2 he), Date Flesh (Zaorou, appropriate amount).
Preparation and Administration: First, grind the initial five herbs into fine powder. Mix with the remaining five ingredients (Butter/Suet and Date Flesh). Place in a silver pot and cook using a double-boiling method (water bath) until the consistency is appropriate.

Treatment for Jingji and various diseases: When the body is weak and emaciated, it is appropriate to administer Niudui Jian Wan (Ox Marrow Decoction Pill).
Ingredients: Ox Medulla (Niudui, 1 jin), Sheep Medulla (Yangdui, 1 jin), White Honey (Baimi, 1 jin), Butter/Suet (Su, 1 jin), Date Flesh (Zaorou, 1 jin; the above five ingredients are first boiled in a silver pot until forming a paste), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui, 1 liang), Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi, 1 liang), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 1 liang, radix tip removed), Cuscutae Semen (Tusizi, 1 liang, soaked in wine for three nights and sun-dried).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the aforementioned herbs into fine powder, add to the previously prepared Ox Medulla paste, and boil again until thick enough to form pills. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take daily on an empty stomach and before evening dinner.

Treatment for Jingji: When there is heat in the Upper Jiao and cold in the Lower Jiao, aiming to benefit the Twelve Meridians, replenish marrow, and nourish blood, it is suitable for year-round use. It is appropriate to administer Lurong Wan (Deer Antler Pill).
Ingredients: Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum (Lurong, 4 liang, hair removed, coated with butter and roasted until yellow), Cinnabaris (Zhusha, 2 liang, finely ground and washed with water), Os Perdicis Tibiale (Yeji Jinggu, 2 liang), Asparagi Radix (Tianmendong, 2 liang, heart removed), Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong, 2 liang, heart removed), Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (Shudihuang, 2 liang, soaked in wine, fried with butter until yellow).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the aforementioned herbs into fine powder. Mix with refined honey and Medulla Cruris Bovis (Sheep Shank Marrow). Blend evenly and pound three to two hundred times. Form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take daily on an empty stomach and before evening dinner.

Treatment for Jingji: To fill the marrow, use Dihuang Jian (Rehmannia Decoction).
Ingredients: Rehmanniae Radix Recens (Sheng Dihuang, 10 jin, crushed and juiced), Beef Medulla/Butter (Niusu, 1 jin), White Honey (Baimi, 2 jin).
Preparation and Administration: First, boil the juice of Rehmanniae Radix Recens over slow fire until reduced by half. Add Beef Medulla/Butter and continue boiling for a while. Then add Honey, stir until uniform. When the consistency is appropriate, store in a porcelain vessel.

Treatment for Jingji: For exhaustion of bone marrow, use Mirui Jian (Elk Antler Decoction) to tonify.
Ingredients: Cornu Elaphi Verum (Mirui, 5 liang, hair removed, coated with butter and roasted until slightly yellow).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the Elk Antler into fine powder. Use two sheng of clear wine, boil in a silver pot over slow fire until it becomes a paste. Store in a porcelain vessel. Take each dose on an empty stomach and before evening dinner with warm water.