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Roundworm gān
蛔疳 〔蛔疳〕 huí gān
Gān disease due to persistent worm accumulation. Roundworm gān is characterized by emaciation, disquieted spirit, abdominal pain, knitting of the eyebrows, crying, vomiting of clear fluid, grinding of teeth at night, rapid hungering, and perverted appetite.
Medicinal therapy: Expel worms and supplement the spleen, taking care to avoid indiscriminate use of attack (offensive treatment). Initial medication can take the form of