《养生方》云∶勿塞故井及水渎,令人耳聋目盲。
又云∶正月八日沐浴,除目盲。
《养生方导引法》云∶鸡鸣欲起,先屈左手啖盐指,以指相摩。咒曰∶西王母女,名曰
益愈
,赐我目受之,于口即精,摩形常鸡鸣二七着唾。除目茫茫,致其精光,彻视万里,遍见四
方。咽二七唾之,以热指摩目二七,令人目不瞑。
《养生方》云∶思虑则伤心,心伤则吐衄血。
《养生方导引法》云∶东向坐,不息三通,手捻鼻两孔,治鼻中患交脚箕坐,治鼻中患
通脚痈疮,去其涕唾,令鼻道通,得闻香臭。久行不已,彻闻十方。
《养生方导引法》云∶踞坐合两膝张两足,不息五通,治鼻疮。
《养生方导引法》云∶端坐生腰,徐徐以鼻内气,以右手捻鼻,除目暗。泪苦出。徐徐
闭目吐气,鼻中 肉耳聋,亦能除伤寒头痛洗洗,皆当以汗出为度。
又云∶东向坐,不息三通,以手捻鼻两孔,治鼻中 肉。
《养生方》云∶勿塞故井及水渎,令人耳聋目盲。其汤熨针石,别有正方,补养宣导,
今附于后。
《养生方导引法》云∶坐地交叉两脚,以两手从曲脚中入,低头叉项上。治久寒不能自
温,耳不闻声。
又云∶脚着项上,不息十二通,必愈大寒,不觉暖热,久顽冷患,耳聋目眩。久行即成
法,法身五六不能变。
The *Yangsheng Fang* (Prescriptions for Nourishing Life) states: Do not block old wells or water channels, as this causes deafness and blindness.
It further states: Bathing on the eighth day of the first lunar month can treat blindness.
The *Yangsheng Fang Daoyin Fa* (Guiding and Pulling Methods from Prescriptions for Nourishing Life) states: When rising at the time of the cockcrow, first bend the left hand to dip fingers in salt and rub them together. Recite the incantation: "Daughter of the Queen Mother of the West, named Yiyu, bestow upon my eyes; in the mouth it becomes essence, often apply saliva like the cockcrow." This removes visual obscurity, restores clear vision, enabling one to see ten thousand li away and everywhere in the four directions. Swallow fourteen mouthfuls of saliva, rub the eyes with warm fingers fourteen times, keeping the eyes open.
The *Yangsheng Fang* states: Excessive thinking injures the Heart; injury to the Heart leads to hematemesis (vomiting blood) or epistaxis (nosebleed).
The *Yangsheng Fang Daoyin Fa* states: Sit facing east, hold the breath three times, and pinch the two nostrils with hands to treat nasal polyps; sit with legs crossed to treat nasal polyps and carbuncles, clearing rhinorrhea and sputum so that the nasal passage is unobstructed and odors can be perceived. Persistent practice allows one to hear sounds from all ten directions.
The *Yangsheng Fang Daoyin Fa* states: Sit in a squatting position with knees together and feet apart, hold the breath five times, to treat nasal ulcers.
The *Yangsheng Fang Daoyin Fa* states: Sit upright with the waist straight, slowly inhale air through the nose, and pinch the nose with the right hand to treat dim vision and painful tearing. Slowly close the eyes and exhale; if nasal polyps cause deafness, this also treats the aversion to cold and headache associated with Shanghan (Cold Damage), all of which should be taken to the point of sweating.
It further states: Sit facing east, hold the breath three times, and pinch the two nostrils with hands to treat nasal polyps.
The *Yangsheng Fang* states: Do not block old wells or water channels, as this causes deafness and blindness. As for Tangwen (hot compress therapy) and Zhenshi (acupuncture and stone therapy), there are separate specific formulas; nourishing and guiding methods are attached below.
The *Yangsheng Fang Daoyin Fa* states: Sit on the ground with feet crossed, insert both hands from between the bent legs, lower the head, and cross hands over the neck. This treats chronic cold inability to self-warm and deafness.
It further states: Place feet on the neck, hold the breath twelve times; this will certainly cure severe cold conditions characterized by lack of warmth, chronic stubborn cold ailments, deafness, and vertigo. Long-term practice establishes a fixed method, preventing bodily changes even at age fifty or sixty.