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Wind-pathogen invades the Foot-Yangming Meridian and Hand-Taiyang Meridian. Upon encountering cold, the sinews become tense and draw upon the cheek, thus causing deviation of the mouth and eyes (Koumian Pianxie), abnormal speech, and the inability to gaze rapidly.

For treating deviation of the mouth and eyes due to wind-stroke, with uncoordinated movement of hands and feet, if wind enters the Zang organs, speech becomes inarticulate, and the mind is confused and oppressed, it is suitable to take Fangfeng San (Saposhnikovia Powder).
Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Qianghuo (Radix Notopterygii, 2 liang) Chuan Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae, 1 liang) Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 liang) Xiong (Radix Chuanxiong, 1 liang) Lingyang Jiaoxie (Cornu Saigae Tataricae, 1 liang) Yiyiren (Semen Coicis, 1 liang). The above medicines are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Each dose is 4 qian, decocted in one zhong of water until reduced to five fen, filtered, then add Zhuli (Bamboo Juice, 1 he), and boil for two more boils.

For treating wind-stroke with deviation of the mouth and eyes, spasticity of the four limbs, and slurred speech, it is suitable to take Qianghuo San (Notopterygium Powder).
Qianghuo (Radix Notopterygii, 1 liang) Zhike (Fructus Aurantii, 3 fen, stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow, remove pith) Manjingzi (Fructus Viticis, 1 liang) Xixin (Herba Asari, 3 fen) Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 3 fen) Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 1 liang). The above medicines are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Each dose is 4 qian, decocted in one zhong of water until reduced to five fen, filtered, then add Zhuli (Bamboo Juice, 1 he), and boil for two more boils.

For treating wind-stroke with deviation of the mouth and eyes and spasticity of sinews and vessels, it is suitable to take Mahuang San (Ephedra Powder).
Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, 1 liang, remove roots and joints) Xiong (Radix Chuanxiong, 1 liang) Chuan Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae, 1 liang) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Han Fangji (Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae, 1 liang) Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 liang). The above medicines are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Each dose is 4 qian, decocted in one zhong of water until reduced to five fen, filtered, then add Zhuli (Bamboo Juice, 1 he), and boil for two more boils. Take warm, at any time.

For treating hemiplegia with deviation of the mouth and eyes, slurred speech, and spasticity of the four limbs, it is suitable to take Yinyu San (Ilex Powder).
Yinyu (Caulis Ilicis Cornutae, 1.5 liang) Zhike (Fructus Aurantii, 1 liang, stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow, remove pith) Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 1 liang, sliced and lightly stir-fried) Jingjie (Herba Schizonepetae, 1 liang) Xixin (Herba Asari, 3 fen). The above medicines are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Each dose is 4 qian, decocted in one zhong of water with half a fen of Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens), until reduced to six fen, filtered. Take warm, at any time.

For treating wind-stroke with deviation of the mouth and eyes, uncoordinated movement of hands and feet, wind entering the Fu and Zang organs, confusion and muteness, weakness of the waist and spine as if dislocated, difficulty in bending and stretching, cold pain in bones and joints, and heart vexation, it is suitable to take Duhuo San (Angelica Pubescens Powder).
Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang) Qianghuo (Radix Notopterygii, 1 liang) Xiong (Radix Chuanxiong, 3 fen) Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 3 fen) Chi Fuling (Poria cum Radice, 1 liang) Fuzi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata, 1 liang, processed, peel and navel removed) Renshen (Radix Ginseng, 3 fen). The above medicines are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Each dose is 4 qian, decocted in one zhong of water until reduced to five fen, filtered, then add Zhuli (Bamboo Juice, 1 he), and boil for two more boils. Take warm, at any time.

For treating wind-stroke with sudden collapse and loss of consciousness, as well as deviation of the mouth and eyes, it is suitable to take Tianma San (Gastrodia Powder).
Tianma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 1 liang) Qijie (Lignum Sappan, 1 liang) Bai Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus, 1 liang, lightly stir-fried) Ganxie (Scorpio, 1 liang, lightly stir-fried) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Xijiao (Cornu Rhinocerotis, 1 liang). The above medicines are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Each dose is 2 qian, taken with warm water.

For treating wind-stroke with deviation of the mouth and eyes, phlegm obstruction, and headache, it is suitable to take Suanzaoren San (Ziziphus Seed Powder).
Suanzaoren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 1 liang, lightly stir-fried) Lingyang Jiaoxie (Cornu Saigae Tataricae, 1 liang) Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, 1 liang) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Han Fangji (Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae, 1 liang) Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 1 fen, roasted until slightly yellow, sliced). The above medicines are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Each dose is 2 qian, taken with warm wine, at any time.

For treating wind-stroke with deviation of the mouth and eyes and abnormal speech, it is suitable to take Tianma Wan (Gastrodia Pill).
Tianma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 1 liang) Xiong (Radix Chuanxiong, 1 liang) Bai Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus, 1 liang, lightly stir-fried) Baifuzi (Rhizoma Typhonii, 1 liang, processed) Tiannanxing (Rhizoma Arisaematis, 1 liang, processed) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Shexiang (Moschus, 1 fen, finely ground). The above medicines are crushed, sifted, mixed with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of Wutong seeds. Each dose is taken with warm wine, at any time.

For treating wind striking the face, drawing the mouth to one side, striking the ear, causing trismus, and immobility of the tongue.
Moli (Concha Ostreae, 1 liang, calcined to powder) Baifan (Alumen, 1 liang, calcined until juice is exhausted) Fuzi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata, 1 liang, processed, peel and navel removed) Zaozhong Huangtu (Cinis Cauterii, 1 fen). The above medicines are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Each dose is 2 qian, taken with warm water, at any time.

For treating deviation of the mouth and eyes due to wind-stroke.
Take cicada sloughs from branches growing on the east side of trees (collected on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, quantity unlimited).
The above is finely ground into powder, mixed with Hanshi mian (Han Shi flour), and adjusted with vinegar to form a paste. If deviated to the left, apply to the right corner of the mouth; if deviated to the right, apply to the left corner of the mouth. Once the mouth is straight, immediately wash off with hot water.

Another prescription.
Extract juice from Gualou (Fructus Trichosanthis), mix with Damai mian (Hordeum vulgare flour), form into cakes, roast until hot, and apply as a compress to the affected area until the mouth is straight. Do not overheat.

Another prescription.
Apply spider eggs to the tight/deviated area, clench teeth until the mouth is straight. Alternatively, rub towards fire.

Another prescription.
Biejia (Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis, 1 liang) Chuan Wutou (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii, 1 liang). Use both raw, grind into powder, adjust with vinegar and apply. Wipe off when the mouth is straight.

Treating deviation of the mouth and eyes due to wind-stroke, Rougui compress method.
Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1.5 liang, sliced, coarse bark removed, ground into powder). Mix with one zhong of wine, blend evenly, simmer over low heat into a paste. Remove from heat and let cool for a long time. Spread onto a piece of silk with a spoon, apply to the cheek. Frequently replace. Apply to the opposite side: if affected on the left, apply to the right; if affected on the right, apply to the left.

Treating wind-stroke causing deviation of the mouth by blowing.
Take seven seeds of Bimazu (Fructus Ricini) from branches growing east and west respectively, crush them. Apply to the palm of the hand. Place a porcelain bowl of hot water on the palm. After a while, check if the mouth is straight.

Treating wind-stroke with immediate effect for deviation of the mouth and eyes.
Take seven seeds of Badou (Semen Crotonis), remove skin, crush thoroughly. Apply to the left palm to treat right-sided deviation, apply to the right palm to treat left-sided deviation. Place a cup of warm water towards the palm. Soon, the mouth will be straight.