Mr. Shi, male, 42 years old. He has a history of {|###|}impotence{|###|} and {|###|}premature ejaculation{|###|}. Currently, he is experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort, with rumbling sounds in the abdomen for 2 years. After several months of treatment and taking over a hundred doses of {|###|}Chinese medicinals{|###|}, his condition fluctuates and has not been cured. He came for consultation on September 16, 1981.
Currently, he feels a dull distension in the lower abdomen, accompanied by {|###|}borborygmus{|###|} and pain, which worsens at night. He has {|###|}loose stools{|###|} twice a day. His pulse is wiry and slow, and his tongue is pale with a white coating. Examination reveals a soft and flat abdomen, with no enlargement of the liver or spleen. He was prescribed the original formula of {|###|}Licorice Heart-Draining Decoction{|###|}. After taking one dose, the abdominal rumbling decreased. After three doses, his condition improved significantly. After continuing with six more doses, the "rumbling" completely stopped, and his bowel movements became once a day and well-formed. All symptoms disappeared. He was then prescribed {|###|}Nourishing and Prosper Pill{|###|} to address the root cause and consolidate the therapeutic effect.