脾胃論

A systematic medical treatise that explains the physiological role of digestive qi and how disorders of the spleen and stomach generate varied illnesses across the body. It maps patterns such as deficiency, dampness, heat, cold, and qi stagnation to clinical signs including pulse changes, bowel and urinary alterations, appetite and thirst disturbances, and seasonal susceptibilities. The text lays out therapeutic principles for restoring balance—tonifying, draining, harmonizing, and regulating ascending and descending motions of qi—and gives detailed herbal prescriptions, dose adjustments, and lifestyle and dietary guidance. Practical examples show how treatments are tailored to compound patterns and to shifting presentations over time.