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Wind-dian (Epilepsy caused by wind) is due to deficiency of blood and qi, allowing wind pathogen to enter the yin meridians. When a person has insufficient blood and qi, heart qi becomes deficient, leading to the dispersion of spirit and mind, and the erratic movement of hun and po souls. This constitutes Dian syndrome.

For treating Wind-dian characterized by mental confusion and unpredictable episodes, Fangkui San (Pleurospermum Powder) is indicated.
Herbs: Pleurospermi Radix (Fangkui, 1 liang), Haematitum (Daizhe, 1 liang, finely ground), Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Renshen, 1 liang, radix removed), Minii Oxidum Rubrum (Qiandan, 1.5 liang), Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis (Gouteng, 1 liang), Polyporus (Fushen, 1 liang, slightly stir-fried), Rehmanniae Radix (Shengdihuang, skin and navel removed), Arisaematis Rhizoma (Huzhang, finely ground), Draconis Os (Longchi, roasted until slightly yellow).
The above herbs are pounded into a fine powder through a silk sieve, mixed evenly with the already ground ingredients. Each dose is taken at any time, mixed with warm wine and administered as one qian.

For treating Wind-dian episodes involving salivation, manic running, and恍惚 (trance-like state) with loss of consciousness, Xiongqiong San (Ligusticum Powder) is indicated.
Herbs: Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Xiongqiong, 1 liang), Libanotis Herba (Ben, 1 liang), Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Jiang, 1 liang).
The above herbs are coarsely pounded and sieved. Each dose of three qian is boiled in one zhong of water until reduced to six-tenths, strained, and taken warm at any time.

For treating Wind-dian characterized by incomplete heart qi, forgetfulness (losing track of past and present), and incontinence of urine and feces, Changpu San (Acorus Powder) is indicated.
Herbs: Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (Changpu, 1 liang), Datiscae Caulis (Shuodie, 1 liang), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 1 liang, radix removed), Podocarpi Caulis (Yinyu, 1 liang), Phytolaccae Radix (Shanglu, 1 liang), Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi, 1 liang, used raw).
The above herbs are pounded into a fine powder through a silk sieve. Each dose is taken at any time, mixed with warm wine and administered as one qian.

For treating Wind-dian characterized by unsettled heart spirit and unpredictable manic running, Tie Fen San (Iron Powder Powder) is indicated.
Herbs: Ferrum Pulveratum (Tiefen, 1 liang), Natrii Sulfas (Mayaxiao, 1 liang), Cinnabaris (Guangmingsha, 1 liang), Plumbi Subcarbonas (Qianshuang, half liang), Folium Aurum (Jinbo, 50 pieces).
The above herbs are all finely ground into a powder. At any time, mix with natural juice of fresh Rehmanniae Radix and administer one qian. Avoid raw blood products.

For treating Wind-dian characterized by open mouth and eyes, excessive white foam, or harsh sounds, trance-like state, and palpitations, Hu Jing Wan (Tiger Eye Pill) is indicated.
Herbs: Felis Tigris Oculum (Hu jing, 1 pair, soaked in wine and roasted until slightly yellow), Polyporus (Fushen, 1 liang), Draconis Os (Longchi, 1 liang), Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao, 1 liang), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 1 liang, radix removed), Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 1 liang), Rhei Radix et Rhizoma (Dahuang, 1 liang, stir-fried), Dictamni Cortex (Baixianpi, 3 fen), Realgar (Xionghuang, 3 fen, processed, skin and navel removed), Bovis Calculus (Niuhuang, half liang, finely ground).
The above herbs are pounded and sieved into powder, mixed evenly with the ground ingredients. Knead with refined honey, pounding 500-700 times, and form pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take at any time with warm wine.

For treating Wind-dian episodes involving salivation, restlessness in rising and lying down, and loss of sensation in urination and defecation, Qiandan Wan (Lead Oxide Pill) is indicated.
Herbs: Minii Oxidum Rubrum (Qiandan, 1 liang), Trichosanthis Radix (Gualougen, 1 liang), Arisaematis Rhizoma (Huzhang, half liang, washed seven times in hot water, stir-fried with ginger juice until yellow), Aconiti Radix (Wutou, half liang, processed, skin and navel removed, turned purple), Zingiberis Rhizoma (Jiang, processed, skin and navel removed).
The above herbs are pounded and sieved into powder, kneaded with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take twenty pills at any time with warm wine.

For treating Wind-dian episodes involving foaming and pain radiating to the hypochondrium, Fushen Wan (Poria Pill) is indicated.
Herbs: Polyporus (Fushen, 1 liang), Os Draconis Album (Bailonggu, 1 liang), Os Draconis (Longgu, 1 liang), Gentianae Radix (Longdan, 1 liang, radix removed), Ferrum Pulveratum (Tiefen, 2 liang, finely ground), Viticis Fructus (Manjingzi, 1 liang, crushed and slightly stir-fried).
The above herbs are pounded and sieved into powder, kneaded with refined honey, and formed into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Each dose is taken at any time with warm wine, twenty pills per dose.

For treating Wind-dian characterized by confused mind, erratic manic running, and disordered speech, Shuiyin Wan (Mercury Pill) is indicated.
Herbs: Hydrargyrum (Shuiyin, 1 liang), Sulphur (Liuhuang, 1 liang, combined with mercury to form cinnabar-like grains), Cinnabaris (Zhusha, 1 liang), Cerussa (Dingfen, 1 liang), Minii Oxidum (Huandan, 1 liang).
The above herbs are finely ground together. Place in a porcelain jar, seal the mouth with mud. Once dry, roast slowly for one shichen (two hours). Remove, add fifty pieces each of Folium Aurum and Argentum, and form into pills.

For treating Wind-dian characterized by unguarded spirit and disordered speech, this formula is indicated.
Materials: Gold (10 liang, finely filed into flakes to line the container), Cinnabaris (Zhusha, 3 liang, bright quality).
Place the gold flakes in a tripod vessel, create a depression, place the cinnabar inside the depression, and cover again with gold flakes. Seal firmly with Liuyi Mud. Roast slowly over gentle fire until the rice is cooked.