Herbs and actions 
Zhi Ban Xia
Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, dissipates clumps, descends Rebellious Qi, harmonizes the Stomach, stops vomiting and eliminates focal distention
Gan Jiang
Warms the Middle, expels Cold, warms the Lungs and transforms thin mucus.
Huang Qin
Clears Heat, dries Dampness, drains Fire and detoxifies.
Huang Lian
Clears Heat, drains Dampness, drains Fire, resolves Fire toxicity and drains Stomach Fire.
Ren Shen
Tonifies Spleen, Stomach and Lung Qi and tonifies Qi in Deficiency patients with Exterior conditions.
Da Zao
Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi, and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs
Zhi Gan Cao
Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the properties of other herbs.
FORMULA ACTIONS
Disharmony Between the Stomach and Intestines with interaction of Cold and Heat factors
Improper purging of the Shao Yang with underlying Stomach Deficiency
Damp-Heat in the gastrointestinal area
Gu Syndrome
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Epigastric focal distention
Fullness and tightness with very slight or no pain
Dry heaves
Vomiting
Borborygmus
Diarrhea
Anorexia
Stomach pain
Abdominal pain
Subcardiac distention
Heartburn
Resistance below the Heart
Soft epigastrium
Nausea
Ascites
Gurgling sounds