It is believed that the key pathogenesis of reflux esophagitis （RE） lies in stagnation of

qi

movement and loss of the stomach's harmonious descending function. Therefore， unblocking method is suggested to restore the normal ascending and descending dynamics of

qi

. Specifically， for soothing the liver to relieve constraint， the formula

Shugan Zhisuan Decoction

（疏肝止酸汤） can be used. For fortifying the spleen to relieve constraint， it is suggested to use

Weipi Xiao

（胃痞消）. For disseminating the lung and relieving constraint，

Gualou Xiebai Ditan Decoction

（瓜蒌薤白涤痰汤） is prescribed. For nourishing the heart and relieving constraint，

Baihe Yangxin Decoction

（百合养心汤） can be applied. For tonifying the kidney and relieving constraint，

Wenshen Tongyu Decoction

（温肾通郁汤） or

Zishui Qinggan Beverage

（滋水清肝饮） with modifications should be used. For clearing fire and relieving constraint，

Puji Huagan Decoction

（蒲及化肝汤） or

Yiwei Decoction

（益胃汤） and

Lianmei Beverage

（连梅饮） with modifications is selected. For transforming phlegm and relieving constraint，

Huangqin Wendan Jieyu Decoction

（黄芩温胆解郁汤） or

Banxia Houpo Decoction

（半夏厚朴汤） and

Xuanfu Daizhe Decoction

（旋覆代赭汤） with modifications can be prescribed.