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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms |
| Zhou Che Wan Vessel and Vehicle Pill |
Harshly purges Heat and congested fluids; Moves Qi. | Water and Heat accumulation in the Interior obstructing the Qi mechanism. The constraint caused by the obstruction to the flow of Qi by Water or Dampness produces Heat. The Water and Heat accumulate and clog the entire abdomen, obstructing the Qi in the Stomach and Intestines. | Ascariasis; Ascites (cirrhosis of liver); Constipation; Distension of the abdomen; Dyspnea; Oedema; Schistosomiasis; Abdomen is solid to palpation; Scanty urine; Forceful-Deep-Rapid pulse (You Li Chen Shu). |
| Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle Pill |
Dries Dampness; Drains Heat; Regulates the Qi; Clears Heat; Tonifies the Spleen; Transforms Dampness. | Distension of the abdomen due to accumulated Heat and Damp turbidity. | Abdomen is solid to palpation; Ascites; Fever; Fullness of the abdomen; Fullness of the epigastrium; Pain of the abdomen; Pain of the epigastrium; Bitter taste; Constipation; Dark urine; Fetid diarrhea; Irritability; Tongue with greasy-yellow coating; Slippery-Rapid pulse (Hua Shu); Rapid-Wiry pulse (Shu Xian). |
| Dang Gui Jian Zhong Tang Tangkuei Decoction to Construct the Middle |
Warms the Middle Burner; Tonifies the Middle Burner; Calms pain of the abdomen; Generates Blood; Nourishes Blood. | Spasmodic pain of the abdomen due to consumptive Deficiency. Internal injury due to consumption leads to Cold from Deficiency of the Middle Qi. Blood Deficiency. | Persistent pain of the abdomen; Postpartum fatigue; Weight loss; Abdomen is solid to palpation; Anemia; Dull complexion; Pale tongue; Fine-Empty pulse (Xi Xu). |