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Diseases occurring in men and women during spring include Chunwen (Spring Warmth) and Fengwen (Wind Warmth). Those manifesting in summer include Shure (Summer Heat), Ban Zhen (Maculopapular Rash), Shiwen (Damp Warmth), and Huoluan (Cholera-like disorder). Those appearing in autumn are attributed to Qiuxie (Autumn Pathogen). Those arising in winter include Dongwen (Winter Warmth) and Xia'er Shazhen (Childhood Measles/Rash). For all conditions caused by Wind-Heat, it is generally appropriate to first employ light and neutral herbs to disperse and unblock the Qi level (the functional layer of qi circulation), making it easy to achieve immediate efficacy. However, laypeople often fail to investigate the Yin-Yang nature of the disease; even when encountering Yang Syndromes (conditions characterized by heat, excess, or hyperactivity), they still administer Yang herbs (warm-hot natured medicines) and frequently prefer using Green Onion (Scallion) and Fresh Ginger as herbal guides. They are unaware that Scallion has a warm-dispersing nature that injures Yin fluids, and Ginger is pungent and hot, consuming Qi. Consequently, shortly after the medicine enters the stomach, patients experience increased irritability and mental clouding. This is akin to carrying firewood to extinguish a fire, turning mild illnesses into severe ones, and critical conditions into life-threatening states, yet people remain obstinate and deluded. Such cases are numerous. Ultimately, blame is placed on the failure to treat early, claiming it is beyond human capability, which is truly unjust.

For eye nebulae (corneal opacities) that cannot be removed by topical anti-nebula medications, one person should first rinse their mouth with clear water, then gently lick the eye nebula with the tip of their tongue. The pressure must not be too heavy to avoid damaging the palpebral conjunctiva/epithelium (lip membrane). After about ten to twenty licks, rinse the mouth again with clear water and repeat the gentle licking. Perform this cycle more than ten times daily without interruption, until the nebula is completely cleared. This is an absolutely effective method. However, for nebulae present for a long duration, licking yields no result. For newly formed nebulae that are thin and tender, frequent licking can cause them to dissipate.

Among those engaged in hard labor, thick veins often protrude along the anterior and posterior margins of the hands and feet, or appear knotted and coiled. If external sores (external ulcers) develop due to these prominent veins, do not mistakenly use knives or needles to puncture the veins, as this may cause blood to gush out, leading to immediate death. Since tendons are governed by the Liver, and the Liver stores Blood, the body's blood vessels are connected to the tendons. If a traumatic injury causes blood to spray out and hemostatic drugs prove ineffective, immediately fill a large vat with cold water and immerse the injured part. Press cotton tightly against the wound to prevent bleeding. After approximately half a shichen (about one hour), the bleeding will stop naturally. This is because cold constricts the blood vessels, causing stagnation and cessation of flow, whereas heat forces expansion and rupture. Once the bleeding has stopped, apply the appropriate medicinal treatments. This method can be applied to any case where bleeding is difficult to stop.