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(Attached: Wind-Strike Syndrome)
A pulse that is floating and weak at the Yin position (radial artery distal to the cun position, indicating kidney deficiency or internal weakness) is called Wind-Strike. A pulse that is floating and tight with no sweating is called Cold Damage. A pulse that is floating, accompanied by headache in the head and nape, and stiffness of the waist and spine, indicates the disease is in the Taiyang (Greater Yang) channel.
A pulse that is long, with body heat, eye pain, and nasal dryness, indicates the disease is in the Yangming (Yang Brightness) channel. A pulse that is wiry, with chest and hypochondriac pain and deafness, indicates the disease is in the Shaoyang (Lesser Yang) channel. Pulses that are both fine, with dry throat and abdominal fullness, indicate the pathogen is in the Taiyin (Greater Yin) channel. Pulses that are both deep, with dry mouth and tongue and thirst, indicate the pathogen is in the Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) channel. Pulses that are both slightly slow, with vexation and fullness and contraction of the scrotum, indicate the pathogen is in the Jueyin (Terminal Yin) channel.

To treat Cold Damage, when the Taiyang pulse is floating, with headache, fever, aversion to cold, body pain, no sweating, and wheezing: This formula is suitable for diseases contracted in winter.
Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄) [devoid of joints, 1 liang 5 qian], Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi, 桂枝) [1 liang], Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) [5 qian], Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xingren, 杏仁) [50 seeds].
Take the above ingredients, each dose being 5 qian, decocted in one cup of water.

To treat illness of the Taiyang channel, with headache and body pain, fever and aversion to wind, sweating, nasal congestion sound, and dry retching: Suitable for winter months. After the Spring Equinox: Paeoniae Radix Rubra (Chishaoyao, 赤芍药), Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi, 桂枝) [each 6 qian], Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) [roasted, 4 qian].
Take the above ingredients, each dose being 5 qian, decocted in one cup of water with three slices of fresh ginger. After decoction, drink some thin porridge to assist, aiming for a slight sweat. Do not take if there is no sweat. It is not suitable for those with frequent urination or drinkers. Drinkers dislike sweet flavors, fearing it may cause middle-jiao fullness and vomiting. Before the Summer Solstice, add Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 黄芩); after the Summer Solstice, add Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, 石膏), Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhimu, 知母), and Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 升麻). For patients with a constitution of inherent deficiency and cold, no additions or subtractions are needed.

To treat irregular qi of the times, rampant epidemics, colds with fever, regardless of Yin-Yang dual cold damage, treating all such conditions.
Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草), Ephedrae Herba (Mahuang, 麻黄), Perillae Folium (Zisu, 紫苏), Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 升麻), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi, 白芷), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, 陈皮), Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfu, 香附), Paeoniae Radix (Shaoyao, 芍药) [each 4 qian], Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gange, 干葛).
Take the above ingredients, each dose being 5 qian or 1 liang, decocted in one and a half cups of water with three slices of fresh ginger.

To treat Cold Damage in the four seasons, with headache, fever, and aversion to cold.
Perillae Folium (Zisuye, 紫苏叶), Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiangfuzi, 香附子) [each 2 liang], Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chenpi, 陈皮) [1 liang], Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 甘草) [1 liang 5 qian].
If there is headache, add Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong, 川芎) and Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi, 白芷), named Xiongzhi Xiangsu Yin (Cnidium and Angelica Xiangsu Decoction).
Take the above ingredients, each dose being 5 qian, decocted in one and a half cups of water with three slices of fresh ginger, and taken warm.