Palatable longitudinal hardness (like a pencil lead) runs down the midline of the abdomen (linea alba). It tends to appear in skinny, vacuity types of individuals.

Commonly Used Kampo Formulas:
- Shinbuto
- Shokenchuto
- Ninjinto (palatable on umbilicus)
- Rikkunshito (palatable on umbilicus)
- Hachimijiogan (palatable on low abdomen)
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