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Human life takes Yuan Qi (Primordial Qi) as its root, breath (Xi) as its origin, the Heart Mind (Shen) as its root, and the Kidney as its stalk. The distance between Heaven and Earth is 84,000 li. The distance between the Heart and the Kidney in the human body is 8 cun 4 fen. Here, "Kidney" refers to the Inner Kidney, located 1.3 cun below the umbilicus. Within it lies a vessel that connects the floating and sinking of Yuan Xi (Primordial Breath). Breath governs all vessels: upon exhalation, all vessels open; upon inhalation, all vessels close. The creative transformation of Heaven and Earth does not go beyond the two characters of "breath." If human respiration remains between the Heart and the Kidney, blood and Qi will naturally flow smoothly, Yuan Qi will naturally consolidate, the Seven Emotions (Joy, Anger, Worry, Thought, Sorrow, Fear, Fright) will not become excessive, and diseases of the hundred bones will naturally disappear.

At each of the Zi, Wu, Mao, and You hours, in a quiet room, spread thick cushions on the bed, sit cross-legged with soles touching the thighs, close eyes without looking, plug ears with cotton, cut off thoughts and worries, and let the intention follow the breath coming and going, moving up and down between the Heart and the Kidney. Do not be hurried nor slow; allow nature to take its course. After sitting for the time it takes to burn one incense stick, you will feel that the breath from the mouth and nose is no longer coarse, gradually becoming gentle. After another incense stick's time, you will feel that the breath from the mouth and nose seems to have no entry or exit. Then slowly extend your feet, open your eyes, remove the ear plugs, get off the bed, walk a few steps, lie supine on the bed, sleep briefly, then rise, drink half a bowl of porridge. Do not engage in labor or anger, lest you damage the effects of the quiet practice. Practice according to this method daily; after two months, efficacy will naturally appear.

Without refining Golden Elixir (Jin Dan), first swallow Jade Fluid (Yu Ye, saliva). Exhale the toxins of the Zang-Fu organs, inhale and gather the clear Qi of Heaven and Earth. In the *Tai Shang Yu Zhou Liu Zi Qi Jue* (Six Syllable Breath Method of the Supreme Heavenly Axis), the *Yu Zhou Jing* in the Daoist Canon states that the Qi of the Five Zang and Six Fu organs becomes unharmonious due to the scorching influence of the Five Flavors (Sour, Bitter, Sweet, Pungent, Salty), and prolonged accumulation of the Six Desires and Seven Emotions causes illness, injuring the Zang-Fu internally and attacking the Nine Orifices externally, leading to disease throughout the body. Mildly, it causes stubborn disorders; severely, blindness and disability; even more severely, death. Therefore, the Six Syllable Breath Method is used to treat diseases of the Five Zang and Six Fu organs. The method involves using "exhalation syllables" to drain the toxic vapors of the Zang-Fu organs, and using "inhalation" to gather the clear Qi of Heaven and Earth to replenish them. Small results appear on the day, great results within ten days, and after a year, myriad diseases do not arise, extending life and benefiting longevity. This is a treasure for health preservation; do not pass it on to unworthy persons.

There are six exhalations: He, Hu, Xi, Si, Chui, and [Si] (Note: Original text missing character, context implies 'Si' for Lung). There is only one inhalation. The reason there are six exhalations is that "He" treats Heart Qi, "Hu" treats Spleen Qi, "[Si]" treats Lung Qi, "Xu" treats Liver Qi, "Xi" treats Gallbladder Qi, and "Chui" treats Kidney Qi. These six syllables correspond to the Five Zang and Six Fu organs.

Regarding the Qi of Heaven and Earth, from Zi hour to Si hour are the six Yang hours; from Wu hour to Hai hour are the six Yin hours. If practicing during Yang hours, face East. Do not close windows completely, but beware of wind entering. Loosen belts, sit upright, clench teeth thirty-six times to stabilize the spirit. First, stir the turbid saliva in the mouth to rinse and refine it, two or three hundred times, until it becomes clear water. Lower head and swallow to the left, sending it down with the mind until it reaches the abdomen. Lower head, open mouth, and first recite "He" to exhale toxic vapors from the Heart. While reciting, the ears must not hear the sound of "He"; if heard, the breath becomes coarse, damaging Heart Qi. After finishing, raise head, close mouth, and slowly inhale the clear Qi of Heaven and Earth through the nose to supplement Heart Qi. While inhaling, the ears must not hear the sound of inhalation; if heard, the breath becomes coarse, also damaging Heart Qi. The "He" command should be short, the inhalation command long, i.e., exhale little, inhale much. After inhalation, lower head again to recite "He," ensuring ears do not hear the sound. After "He," raise head and slowly inhale clear Qi through the nose to supplement the Heart, again without hearing the inhalation sound. Repeat this inhalation six times. The toxic vapors of the Heart will gradually dissipate, and the clear Qi of Heaven and Earth will be supplemented, restoring the Heart's Yuan Qi.

Next, recite "Hu" following this pattern, ensuring ears do not hear the sound. Recite "Hu" six times to disperse Spleen toxicity and supplement Spleen Yuan Qi. Next, recite "[Si]" to drain Lung toxicity and inhale to supplement Lung Yuan Qi, also six times. Next, recite "Xu" to drain Liver toxicity and inhale to supplement Liver Yuan Qi; "Xi" to drain Gallbladder toxicity and inhale to supplement Gallbladder Yuan Qi; "Chui" to drain Kidney toxicity and inhale to supplement Kidney Yuan Qi. Perform each six times. This is called the "Small Cycle." The "Small Cycle" consists of 6x6=36 repetitions. After 36 repetitions, the six Qi circulate fully, Zang-Fu toxic vapors gradually eliminate, disease roots remove, and Shen Qi completes.

Next, observe which Zang-Fu organ is diseased. For eye diseases, recite "Xu" and "Xi," eighteen times each, still supplementing with inhalation each time. Totaling 36 repetitions constitutes the "Middle Cycle." The "Middle Cycle" is the second set of 36, totaling 72. Next, repeat the previous six-syllable method (He, Hu, [Si], Xu, Xi, Chui), six times each, exhaling to drain and inhaling to supplement, with greater devotion and without neglect. This is the third set of 36, called the "Great Cycle." In total, this is 108 repetitions, known as the "Hundred Eight Formula."

Wu hour belongs to Yin hours. If ill, face South to practice. South belongs to Fire, thus dispelling Yin toxicity. However, this is inferior to facing East during the Yang hours (after Zi hour before Si hour). If rising early in bed facing East, performing six repetitions of each syllable constitutes the "Small Cycle," which can also treat eye diseases. All eye symptoms can be removed by this formula. Other ailments are similar. For severe illnesses, perform fifty repetitions per syllable, totaling 300, circulating the Six Fu organs. Then rinse, refine, swallow saliva, and clench teeth as before. Repeat this three times, totaling 900 repetitions. No disease will remain untreated. Sun Simiao said: "On cloudy, foggy, windy, and cold days, do not draw Qi (practice breathing); merely hold the breath (maintain stillness)."

Fusang Zhibao Pill: Fusang trees reach high into the clouds, misty vapor rises where the sun emerges from the East Sea. After countless eons of seas turning into fields, this tree's transplanted roots still survive. Its fruits resemble cinnabar and lacquer, its lush green leaves vibrant to the touch. Washed, ground, and placed in the cauldron, it becomes a spiritual medicine, surpassing common fungi and woods. Leaves, oh leaves, may you be precious as jade; within the green shade lies a Peach Blossom Spring.

The Hu Monk said: Silkworms eat mulberry leaves and spin silk into brocade; humans consume raw fat (referring to mulberry properties), extending life and removing calamities. Tender mulberry leaves are inherently peaceful, neither cold nor hot. Growing in the wild, they fear contamination by snakes and scorpions. Select tender leaves from mulberry trees in one's own garden, pick dozens of jin, wash with flowing water, remove stems, dry in the sun until dry. Take Jushengzi (Sesamum indicum seeds / Black Sesame) as the minister herb, refine honey to make pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take twice daily, about 100 pills, washed down with plain boiled water. After three months, the body may develop prickles; this is the action of the medicine's power, do not be alarmed. Soon, the whole body becomes smooth and clean, like congealed fat. After half a year of consumption, vitality regenerates, various diseases cease. Long-term use leads to extreme longevity. For the elderly, it strengthens walking and brightens eyes, resolves phlegm, generates fluids, supplements marrow, and adds essence. Its efficacy is significant.