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*Suwen: Liuyuan Zhengji Dalun* records: In the years of Jiazi and Jiawu, the Qi transformation in the upper (Si Tian / Heaven ruling) manifests as salty-cold, in the middle (Zhong Yun / Central Movement) as bitter-hot, and in the lower (Zai Quan / Earth ruling) as sour-hot. This is what is meant by the appropriate nature of medicines and foods.

Xinzhengjiao notes: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu* records the lower as "sour-level". Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When heat is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with salty-cold; when dryness invades the interior, it is treated with bitter-warm." The record here stating the lower as "sour-hot" is suspected to be an error. Wu Kun states: When Jun Huo (Ministerial Fire) is above, it is appropriate to treat with salty-cold; Tai Gong (Taiyin Damp Earth) is in the middle, so it is appropriate to treat with bitter-hot; Zao Jin (Dryness Metal) is below, so it is appropriate to treat with sour-hot. Zhang Zhicong states: "Upper" refers to Si Tian, "lower" refers to Zai Quan, and "middle" refers to Hua Yun. Since Jun Huo rules Si Tian, it is appropriate to use salty-cold to restrain the transforming Qi; since Taiyin Shi Tu transforms in the middle, it is appropriate to use bitter flavor to dry dampness and hot property to warm Yin and Yang; since Yangming Qingliang rules Zai Quan, it is appropriate to use sour flavor to assist consolidation and hot property to warm coolness. Medicines and foods are mutually appropriate. This aligns with the principle in the previous chapter: "It is appropriate to use bitter to dry and warm, and food should follow the same method." The remaining years follow this pattern. Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian. Generally, because excessive Fire overcomes Water, salty-cold is used to support Water, which corresponds to "When heat is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with salty-cold." The middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Earth Movement. The lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan, corresponding to "When dryness invades the interior, it is treated with bitter-warm." Here, "sour-hot" is mistakenly written instead. Zhang Jingbin states: Using bitter-hot in the middle treats Tai Gong damp excess. Using sour-hot in the lower differs slightly from the preceding four movements, but later text mentions "warm," and mentioning "hot" here is not far off. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Jiawu year states that heat moves upward, treated with salty-cold; water property and water flavor subdue the excess of fire-heat; do not consume bitter-hot substances to aid the dominance of fire. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* states that Shaoyin Jun Huo is treated with salty-cold, using salty to regulate the upper and sour to regulate the lower. One must first attend to the Stomach Master and first attend to Ying and Wei. Regarding the appropriateness of the five flavors of medicines and foods for the year master: The masters of the six positions, if the host wins it is adverse, if the guest wins it is invasive; if the guest wins, drain; if the host wins, tonify the host, if the host wins, drain the guest. Each sector of host and guest occupies sixty days, residing without fixed location, migrating with the year. The origin of transformation covers one year, twelve months (or three months); intercept and obtain it, preventing evil from prevailing. For the master of Shaoyin, first sweet then salty; first use sweet to drain, then salty to tonify. Due to heat above and cold below, dispersing and tonifying must not be hasty. Suitable herbs include Red Bean Flower, Rehmanniae Radix, Myrrha, Poria Cocos (Note: Text says Put Huang, likely Puerariae Radix or similar, keeping original), White Peony Root, Shell, Cassiae Semen, Salt, White Silkworm, Millet, Antelope Horn, Coptis Chinensis, Benzoin, Large Chrysanthemum, Notopterygii Rhizoma, Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, Orpiment, Snake Molt, etc., all suitable for the year master. Prescribe formulas according to symptoms; double the dosage of salty-cold; double the dosage for treating upper or lower as appropriate; double twice for equivalent conditions; triple for reliance on movement and guest/host adverse/conforming factors. The most doubled constitutes the Sovereign herb, determining the name; less doubled assists the Sovereign as Minister; not doubled corresponds to Envoy. For Jiazi and Jiawu, Upper Shaoyin salty-cold, Middle Earth Movement bitter-hot, Lower Yangming bitter-slightly-warm. *Xuanzhu Mi Yu* and *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing*, both attributed to Wang Bing, follow below.

In the years of Yichou and Yiwei, the Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-hot, in the middle as sour-mild, and in the lower as sweet-hot. This is what is meant by the appropriate nature of medicines and foods.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, the upper is sour-level, the lower is sweet-warm. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When dampness is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with bitter-hot; when cold invades the interior, it is treated with sweet-hot." Wu Kun states: "Qi transformation" refers to the disease transformation caused by Qi. The final sentence explains the upper, middle, and lower clauses. Zhang Zhicong states: Metal Qi governs consolidation, thus sour is appropriate to consolidate. "Mild" implies that although the Five Movements each govern a year, within a year there are also Five Movements of growth, transformation, and storage; thus, the five flavors are appropriate to harmonize them. Sweet is the flavor of Earth, capable of restraining and transforming Cold Water. Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun* states "When dampness is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with bitter-hot." The middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Metal Movement; *Xuanzhu* upper is sour-level. The lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan; *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun* states "When cold invades the interior, it is treated with sweet-hot"; *Xuanzhu* lower is sweet-warm. Zhang Jingbin states: Sour-mild in the middle: The master of Metal position, its tonification is sour, treating the deficiency of Shaoshang. Upper and lower are the same. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Yiwei year states that dampness moves upward, treated with sour-level; wood flavor and wood nature balance the excess of earth-dampness. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* states that Taiyin Shi Tu is treated with bitter-hot, bitter-warm assisting transformation. Upper and lower harmonize; September origin of transformation, intercept and obtain. Its transformation is bitter-hot to balance excessive dampness, supplement and resolve, changing places, dispersing evil dampness. Suitable herbs include Atractylodes, Ephedra, Aconite, Vitex Fruit, Cooked Mugwort Leaf, Notopterygii Rhizoma, Bupleurum, Peony, Belamcanda, Dried Ginger, Cinnamon Bark, etc., all suitable for the year master. Prescribe formulas according to symptoms; bitter-hot is appropriate for the upper. Taiyin bitter-hot, Middle Earth Movement bitter-mild, Lower Taiyang sweet-hot.

In the years of Bingyin and Bingshen, the Qi transformation in the upper manifests as salty-cold, in the middle as salty-warm, and in the lower as pungent-warm. This is what is meant by the appropriate nature of medicines and foods.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, the lower is pungent-cool. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When fire is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with salty-cold; when wind invades the interior, it is treated with pungent-cool." Zhang Zhicong states: Water Movement governs salty, and after using salty to assist, subsequent transforming movements often use mild-assisting flavors, meaning to break stagnant Qi and nourish the origin of transformation. Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; the middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Water Movement; the lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan; *Xuanzhu* lower is pungent-cool. Zhang Jingbin states: Middle salty is consistent with Water transformation, warm treats cold. Lower pungent-warm is Wood at Zai Quan. Xinzhengjiao detailed note: In Bingshen year, Shen Metal generates Water, making the command of Water transformation stronger; Si Tian Xiang Huo causes disease, dosage should be halved. Middle salty-warm, salty consistent with Water transformation, warm to treat cold. Lower pungent-warm, combining Wood at Zai Quan with the cold Qi of the movement. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Bingyin year states treatment with cold-salty, water flavor and water nature, to subdue the excess of fire-heat; do not consume bitter-hot substances to aid the dominance of fire. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* states that Shaoyang Xiang Huo is treated with salty-cold, using salty to regulate the upper and pungent to regulate the lower. March origin of transformation, intercept and obtain. Wind and heat are half-and-half; its transformation is salty-cold to balance wind-heat, treating interior with pungent-cool. Water Movement is pungent-warm, dispersing wind and resolving heat, evil cannot prevail. Suitable herbs include Antelope Horn, Gypsum, Anemones Root, Plantago Seed, Alisma, White Silkworm, Inula Flower, Oyster Shell, Ginseng, Iron Powder, etc., all suitable for the year master. Double the dosage of salty-cold. Upper Shaoyang salty-cold, Middle Water Movement salty-warm, Lower Jueyin pungent-cool.

In the years of Dingmao and Dingyou, Wang Bing states: Ding is Sui Hui. Xinzhengjiao detailed note: In Ding year, the first month Ren Yin is the Gan De Fu, becoming Ping Qi; no victory or revenge occurs, movement is identical to Zheng Jue; Metal does not overcome Wood, Wood does not disaster Earth. Also, Dingmao year gets Mao Wood to assist, so Upper Yangming cannot disaster it. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-slightly-warm, in the middle as pungent-mild, and in the lower as salty-cold. This is what is meant by the appropriate nature of medicines and foods.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When dryness is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with bitter-warm; when heat invades the interior, it is treated with salty-cold." Also *Xuanzhu* upper is bitter-hot. Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; *Xuanzhu* upper is bitter-hot. The middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Wood Movement. The lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan. Zhang Jingbin states: Upper bitter-slightly-warm, bitter belongs to Fire, using Fire to treat Metal. Middle pungent-mild, pungent belongs to Metal, to harmonize Shao Jue. Lower salty-cold, using Water to treat Fire. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Dingyou year states treatment with bitter-hot, fire flavor and fire nature, can subdue diseases of Metal nature; do not take pungent-cool substances to aid the dominance of metal. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* states that Yangming Si Tian is treated with bitter-warm, using bitter to regulate the upper and salty to regulate the lower. June origin of transformation, intercept and obtain. Yang exclusively holds the command; its transformation is bitter-warm, named Xiao Wen, to balance the exclusive command. Cold follows cold, cold-cold is Great Cold. After cold comes cool, cool then Xiao Wen, Xiao Wen then Warm, very warm is called He, very He is called Xiao Re, very Xiao Re is Re. Use this as the method to balance and adjust Six Qi, warm and resolve cold, disperse. Suitable herbs include Ox Gall, Purple Ginseng, Anemone Root, Mulberry Root Bark, Sophora Fruit, Trichosanthes Seed, Bamboo Leaf, Bamboo Sap, Rhinoceros Horn, Fermented Soybean, Gardenia, Cimicifuga, Bupleurum, Salvia, Peucedanum, Eucommia Bark, Tea, Bitter Tea, Asparagus Tuber, Chrysanthemum, Notopterygii Rhizoma, Gentian, Scutellaria, Peony, Arisaema, Cow Bezoar, Dog Gall, Birch Bark, Peach Kernel, Buffalo Horn Cheekbone, Honeycomb, Ephedra, Aster, Atractylodes, Curcuma, Mirabilite, Lepidium Seed, Silkworm, Cassiae Seed, Deer Horn, Chestnut, Earthworm, Inula Flower, Antelope Horn, Rhaponticum, Indigo Naturalis, Iron Powder, Dendrobium, etc., all suitable for the year master. Prescribe formulas according to symptoms; double the dosage of bitter-slightly-warm; double the dosage for treating upper or lower as appropriate.

In the years of Wuchen and Wuxu, the Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-warm, in the middle as sweet-mild, and in the lower as sweet-warm. This is what is meant by the appropriate nature of medicines and foods.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When cold is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with pungent-hot; when dampness invades the interior, it is treated with bitter-hot." Also *Xuanzhu* upper is sweet-warm, lower is sour-level. Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; the middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Fire Movement; the lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan. Zhang Jingbin states: Treatment for upper and lower this year is the same as before, only the central movement Tai Zheng differs from before, thus it is appropriate to treat with sweet-mild. Follow this thereafter. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Wuxu year states treatment with sweet-warm, which is the nature and flavor of Earth; do not consume salty-cold substances to aid the dominance of Water.

In the years of Jisi and Jihai, the Qi transformation in the upper manifests as pungent-cool, in the middle as sweet-mild, and in the lower as salty-cold. This is what is meant by the appropriate nature of medicines and foods.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When wind is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with pungent-cool; when fire invades the interior, it is treated with salty-cold." Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; the middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Earth Movement; the lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan. Zhang Jingbin states: Central movement Shao Gong is insufficient, thus sweet-mild is appropriate. Upper and lower are the same as before. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Jihai year states wind disease moves upward, treated with pungent-cool, which is the nature and flavor of Metal; do not consume sour substances to aid the dominance of Wood. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* states that Jueyin Feng Mu is treated with pungent-cool, using pungent to regulate the upper and salty to regulate the lower. First attend to the Stomach Master, first attend to Ying and Wei. The Stomach is the origin of life, Ying and Wei are the masters of Qi. Since Qi master assists the endless origin of life, spirit resides internally, diseases are cured. Essence generates form, strength does not lose opportunity. Renying and Qikou hold deep and subtle principles; not knowing the Stomach Master and not knowing Ying and Wei, one cannot speak of the appropriateness of nurturing life; not knowing Renying and not knowing Qikou, one cannot speak of the combination and separation of reversal and conformity. April origin of transformation, intercept and obtain. Wind and fire share virtue; regulating lower should use sour-cold, disperse and resolve changing places, pungent-cool shines brightly, many may understand. If disease requires tonification, suitable herbs include Plantago Seed, Chicken Bone (Text says Ji, likely missing character or specific item), Torreya Seed, Zanthoxylum, Cortex Lycii, Cinnabar, Magnetite, Scrophularia, Dried Raw Rehmanniae Radix, Salvia, Moutan Cortex, Alisma, Refined Salt, etc., all suitable for the year master. Cold-tonifying doubles the dosage; salty-and-cold doubles twice; following movement doubles; reliance on movement/guest-host adverse/conforming triples. The most doubled governing disease is Sovereign, determining the name; less doubled assists Sovereign as Minister; not doubled corresponds to Envoy. The way of dispersion and resolution takes salty as the standard.

In the years of Gengwu and Gengzi, Wang Bing states: Same Tian Fu. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Gengzi year states transformation is abundant but not solid. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as salty-cold, in the middle as pungent-warm, and in the lower as sour-warm. This is what is meant by the appropriate nature of medicines and foods.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, lower is bitter-hot. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When dryness invades the interior, it is treated with bitter-hot." Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; the middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Metal Movement; the lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan. Zhang Jingbin states: Middle pungent-warm, pungent follows Metal, warm treats cold. Upper and lower are the same as before. Ji's commentary: *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* Yangming bitter-slightly-warm, upper and middle same.

In the years of Xinwei and Xinchou, Wang Bing states: Same Sui Hui. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-hot, in the middle as bitter-mild, and in the lower as bitter-hot. This is what is meant by the appropriate nature of medicines and foods.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, upper is sour-mild, lower is sweet-warm. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When dampness is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with bitter-hot; when cold invades the interior, it is treated with sweet-hot." Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; the middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Earth Movement; the lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan. Zhang Jingbin states: Middle bitter-mild, lower bitter-hot, bitter follows Fire transformation, treats cold with hot. Treating upper and lower is the same as before. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Xinwei year states dampness moves upward, treated with sour-mild, which is the nature and flavor of Wood; do not consume sweet-warm substances to aid the dominance of Earth. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* lower Taiyang sweet-hot, upper and middle same.

In the years of Renshen and Renyin, Wang Bing states: Same Tian Fu. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as salty-cold, in the middle as sour-mild, and in the lower as pungent-cool. This is what is meant by the appropriate nature of medicines and foods.

Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; the middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Wood Movement; the lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan. Zhang Jingbin states: Upper salty-cold treats Si Tian Fire; middle sour-mild Wood Movement is excessive, thus sour-mild is appropriate; lower pungent-cool treats Zai Quan. Wood and Fire combine Qi, thus pungent-cool is appropriate. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Renyin year states heat disease moves upward, treated with salty-cold, which is the nature and flavor of Water; do not consume bitter-hot substances to aid the dominance of fire. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* middle Wood Movement salty-mild, upper and lower same.

In the years of Guiyou and Guimao, Wang Bing states: Same Sui Hui. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-slightly-warm, in the middle as salty-warm, and in the lower as salty-cold. This is what is meant by the appropriate nature of medicines and foods.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, upper is bitter-hot. Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; the middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Fire Movement; the lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan. Zhang Jingbin states: Middle Shao Zheng Fire, thus treatment although uses salty, must be warm. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Guiyou year states dryness moves upward, treated with bitter-hot, which is the nature and flavor of Fire; do not consume pungent-cool substances to aid the dominance of Metal. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper, middle, and lower are the same.

In the years of Jiaxu and Jiachen, Wang Bing states: Sui Hui and Same Tian Fu. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-hot, in the middle as bitter-warm, and in the lower as bitter-warm. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, upper is sweet-warm, lower is sour-level. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When cold is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with pungent-hot; when dampness invades the interior, it is treated with bitter-hot." Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; the middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Earth Movement; the lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan. Zhang Jingbin states: Middle bitter-warm treats Wet Earth. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Jiaxu year states cold moves upward, treated with sweet-warm, which is the nature and flavor of Earth; do not consume salty-cold substances to aid the abundance of Water. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper bitter-warm, middle and lower same.

In the years of Yihai and Yisi (Text says Yi Ji, likely typo for Yi Si), the Qi transformation in the upper manifests as pungent-cool, in the middle as sour-mild, and in the lower as salty-cold. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Ma Shi states: The upper section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Si Tian; the middle section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Metal Movement; the lower section discusses medicines and foods appropriate for Zai Quan. Zhang Jingbin states: Central movement Shaoshang is insufficient, thus treating with sour-mild is appropriate. Upper and lower are the same as before. The meaning of treating Metal with sour is seen in the politics of Shaoyin; Renzi and Renwu years state that sour can consolidate. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Yihai year states wind moves upward, treated with pungent-cool, which is the nature and flavor of Metal; do not consume sour-mild substances to aid the abundance of Wood. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper, middle, and lower are the same.

In the years of Bingzi and Bingwu, Wang Bing states: Bingzi Sui Hui. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as salty-cold, in the middle as salty-hot, and in the lower as sour-warm. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, lower is bitter-hot. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When dryness invades the interior, it is treated with sour-warm." Zhang Jingbin states: Middle Tai Yu, thus treatment should be salty-hot. Upper and lower are the same as before. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Bingwu year states heat moves upward, treated with salty-cold, which is the nature and flavor of Water; can subdue fire-heat diseases; do not consume bitter-hot substances to aid the abundance of fire. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* lower Yangming small-bitter-warm, upper and middle same.

In the years of Dingchou and Dingwei, the Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-warm, in the middle as pungent-warm, and in the lower as sweet-hot. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, upper is sour-level, lower is sweet-warm. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When dampness is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with bitter-hot; when cold invades the interior, it is treated with sweet-hot." Zhang Jingbin states: Sweet-hot follows Earth transformation, treats Cold Water at Zai Quan. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Dingwei year states swelling and dampness disease on upper, treated with sour, assisted to balance, do not consume sweet-warm. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper Taiyin bitter-hot, middle Fire Movement salty-warm, same below.

In the years of Wuyin and Wushen, Wang Bing states: Wushen Tian Fu. Xinzhengjiao detailed note: Wushen year differs slightly from Wuyin year; Shen is Metal assisting Lung, Lung suffers Fire punishment, its Qi is slightly solid, people's diseases are half. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Wuyin year states treatment with salty-cold, using Water nature and flavor to extinguish Fire excess; do not consume bitter-hot substances to aid the dominance of fire. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as salty-cold, in the middle as sweet-mild, and in the lower as pungent-cool. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

In the years of Jimao and Jiyu, Xinzhengjiao notes detailed: Jimao Metal and Movement Earth are compatible, Son occupies Father's position is adverse. Zhang Jingbin states: Middle sweet-mild, Tai Zheng Fire, drained with sweet. Upper and lower are the same as before. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Jiyu year states dryness moves upward, treated with bitter-hot, which is the nature and flavor of Fire. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper, middle, and lower are the same. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-slightly-warm, in the middle as sweet-mild, and in the lower as salty-cold. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Zhang Jingbin states: Middle sweet-mild treats Earth Movement insufficiency. Upper and lower are the same as before. Ji's commentary: *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper, middle, and lower are the same. Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu* upper is sour and lower is sweet-warm, furthermore according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun* dampness excessively prevalent balanced with bitter-hot, cold invading interior treated with sweet-hot. Zhang Jingbin states: Middle salty-warm, salty follows Water transformation, thus treats Fire; Shao Zheng insufficient, thus should follow warm. Upper and lower are the same as before. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Guiwei year (Text error, context implies Ji year) people suffer swelling and dampness on upper, treated with sour-mild with Wood nature, Wood flavor can balance Earth excess. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper Taiyin bitter-hot, middle same below.

In the years of Jiashen and Jiayin, the Qi transformation in the upper manifests as salty-cold, in the middle as salty-mild, and in the lower as pungent-cool. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Zhang Jingbin states: Middle salty-mild softens hardness and promotes diuresis to treat Earth excess. Upper and lower are the same as before. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Jiayin year states heat moves upper epigastrium, treated with salty-cold, water nature and water flavor subdue fire-heat excess; do not consume bitter-hot substances to aid the dominance of fire. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper, middle, and lower are the same.

In the years of Yiyu and Yimao, Wang Bing states: Yiyu Taiyi Tian Fu, Yimao Tian Fu. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-slightly-warm, in the middle as bitter-mild, and in the lower as salty-cold. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Zhang Jingbin states: Middle bitter-mild, bitter follows Fire transformation, thus controls Metal. Metal Movement is insufficient, thus treatment should be bitter-mild. Upper and lower are the same as before. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Yiyu year states dryness moves upward, treated with bitter-hot, fire nature and fire flavor; do not consume pungent-cool substances to aid the dominance of Metal. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper and middle are the same.

In the years of Bingxu and Bingchen, Xinzhengjiao states: According to *Xuanzhu* upper is sweet-warm, lower is sour-level. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When cold is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with pungent-hot; when dampness is excessively prevalent, it is treated with bitter-hot." Zhang Jingbin states: Middle salty-warm, salty follows Water transformation, Tai Yu should be warm. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Bingxu year states cold disease on upper, treated with sweet-warm, Earth nature and Earth flavor; do not consume salty-cold substances to aid the dominance of Water. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper, middle, and lower are the same.

In the years of Dinghai and Dingsi, Wang Bing states: Both Tian Fu. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as pungent-cool, in the middle as pungent-mild, and in the lower as salty-cold. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Zhang Jingbin states: Pungent-cool follows Metal transformation, treats Wind Wood above. Wood Movement is insufficient and receives assistance from Si Tian, thus pungent-mild is appropriate. Salty-cold follows Water transformation, treats Xiang Huo below. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Dinghai year states wind disease moves upward, treated with pungent-cool, Metal flavor and Metal nature can subdue Wood excess; do not consume sour substances to aid the dominance of Wood. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper, middle, and lower are the same.

In the years of Wuzi and Wuwu, Wang Bing states: Wuzi Tian Fu, Wuwu Taiyi Tian Fu. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as salty-cold, in the middle as sweet-cold, and in the lower as sour-warm. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, lower is bitter-hot. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When dryness invades the interior, it is treated with bitter-warm." Zhang Jingbin states: Middle sweet-cold treats Tai Zheng Fire. Upper and lower follow previous. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Wuwu year (Text says Xu Wu, likely typo) heat disease moves, do not consume fire-heat substances to aid Heart excess. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* lower Yangming bitter-small-warm, upper and middle same.

In the years of Jichou and Jiwei, Wang Bing states: Taiyi Tian Fu. The Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-hot, in the middle as sweet-mild, and in the lower as sweet-hot. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, upper is sour-level. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When dampness is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with bitter-hot." Zhang Jingbin states: This year Earth and Water Yin are abundant, thus upper should be bitter-hot, slightly different from before. Central movement Earth Qi is insufficient, thus sweet-mild is appropriate. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Jiwei year states swelling and dampness disease on upper, treated with sour-level, Wood nature and Wood flavor balance Earth power. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper, middle, and lower are the same.

In the years of Gengyin and Gengshen, the Qi transformation in the upper manifests as salty-cold, in the middle as pungent-warm, and in the lower as pungent-cool. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Zhang Jingbin states: Central movement is identical to Zheng Shang, thus pungent-warm is appropriate. Upper and lower are the same as before. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Gengyin year, people suffer upper heat and fullness, treated with salty-cold, using Water to subdue Fire. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper, middle, and lower are the same.

In the years of Xinmao and Xinyou, the Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-slightly-warm, in the middle as bitter-mild, and in the lower as salty-cold. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Zhang Jingbin states: Middle bitter-mild warms Middle with Fire. Upper and lower are the same. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Xinyou year, people suffer dryness moving upward, treated with bitter-hot, fire nature and fire flavor subdue Metal excess. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper, middle, and lower are the same.

In the years of Rengchen and Rengxu, the Qi transformation in the upper manifests as bitter-warm, in the middle as sour-mild, and in the lower as sweet-warm. Medicines and foods are appropriate.

Xinzhengjiao notes: According to *Xuanzhu*, upper is sweet-warm, lower is sour-level. Furthermore, according to *Zhizhen Yao Da Lun*: "When cold is excessively prevalent, it is balanced with pungent-hot; when warmth invades the interior, it is treated with bitter-hot." Zhang Jingbin states: "Qi transformation" refers to the appropriateness of treating Qi transformation diseases. In Wood year, Cold Water is above, thus bitter-warm is appropriate. Tai Jue is in the middle, thus sour-mild is appropriate. Wet Earth is below, thus sweet-warm is appropriate. Ji's commentary: *Xuanzhu Mi Yu: Tianyun Jialin Ji* for Rengxu year states cold disease moves upward, treated with sweet-warm, using Earth nature and Earth flavor to subdue Cold excess; do not consume salty-cold substances to aid the dominance of Water. *He Yuan Ji Yong Jing* upper bitter-hot, middle and lower same.