嘘属肝神主其目。赤翳昏昏,泪如哭都,缘肝热气上冲嘘而理之最神速。
呵属心王主其舌。口中干涩、身频热,量疾深浅以呵之,上焦有病自消灭。
(音戏)法灵应切须秘,外属鼻根,内关肺,寒热劳闷及肤疮,以斯吐纳无不济。
吹属肾脏,主其耳。腰膝冷,多阳道痿,微微纵气以吹之,不用外边求药饵。
嘻属三焦,有疾起三焦,所有不和气,不和之气损三焦,但使嘻嘻而自理。
呼属脾,神主其土。烦热气胀腹如鼓,四肢壅闷气难通,呼而理之复如故。
春嘘明目木扶肝,夏至呵心火自闲,秋 定收金气润,冬吹惟要坎中安,三焦嘻却除烦热,四季长呼脾化餐,切忌
出声闻口耳,其功犹胜保神丹。(《养生书》)
韩恒阳《真君鸾谕》曰∶天地所诞降者曰气,气本浩然,然其所以耗之者,惟语。吾身所运用者曰神,神贯周身,
然其所以消之者,惟思。自幼而舍蓄者曰精,精盈骨肉,然其所以败之者,惟色。诚能缄默,少思戒淫,更加节饮食以
健脾胃,避风寒以御感冒,常运力以劳筋骨,则非特可以却病,并亦可以延年也。(《醒梦晨钟》)
KT KT 艮(止也),君子以思,不出其位(治心)。心之官则思,多思则伤心,受之以止,则随事顺应,无所入而
不自得焉。其功效胜于天王补心丹。
KT KT 损(减也),君子以惩忿窒欲(治肝治肾)。多怒则伤肝,多欲则伤肾,知所减省而惩之窒之,则肝火不得
妄动,而肾水亦渐以滋长矣。其功效胜于疏肝益肾丸。
KT KT 颐(养也),君子以慎言语,节饮食(治肺治脾)。多言则伤肺,多食则伤脾。慎焉节焉,乃君子所资以养
身者,是可以保肺而健脾矣。其功效胜于补中益气汤。(《端素斋杂缀》)
The "Xu" (oo) sound belongs to the Liver, and the Liver Spirit governs the eyes. If red pterygium (pterygium), blurred vision, and tearing like crying occur, these are caused by Liver Heat Qi rushing upward; practicing the "Xu" sound for regulation is the most rapid and effective method.
The "He" (uh) sound belongs to the Heart, and the Heart Spirit governs the tongue. If one feels dryness and astringency in the mouth and frequent body heat, one should practice the "He" sound according to the depth of the illness, and diseases in the Upper Jiao will naturally dissipate.
The "Si" (si) sound method is spiritual and effective, but must be kept secret. Externally it relates to the nasal root, and internally connects to the Lungs. For conditions such as cold and heat, consumptive fatigue, chest oppression, and skin sores, this breathing technique is invariably beneficial.
The "Chui" (chway) sound belongs to the Kidneys, and the Kidneys govern the ears. For symptoms such as coldness and soreness in the lower back and knees, and impotence (weakness of sexual function), one should gently exhale while articulating the "Chui" sound; there is no need to seek external medicines.
The "Xi" (shee) sound belongs to the Sanjiao (Triple Burner). Illnesses arising from the Sanjiao involve all disharmonious Qi; if this disharmonious Qi damages the Sanjiao, simply practicing the "Xi" sound allows for self-regulation and recovery.
The "Hu" (hoo) sound belongs to the Spleen, and the Spleen Spirit governs the Earth element. If one experiences vexing heat, abdominal distension like a drum, and four limbs feeling congested and stifled with difficult Qi circulation, practicing the "Hu" sound restores the body to its original state.
In spring, "Xu" brightens the eyes and supports the Liver with Wood Qi; at Summer Solstice, "He" calms the Heart Fire naturally; in autumn, "Si" gathers Metal Qi to moisten the Lungs; in winter, "Chui" ensures peace in the Kan (Kidney/Water); for Sanjiao disorders, "Xi" removes vexing heat; throughout the four seasons, long practice of "Hu" aids the Spleen in digesting food. One must avoid making audible sounds that reach the ears; its efficacy surpasses that of Bao Shen Dan. (From *Yang Sheng Shu*)
Han Hengyang stated in *Zhen Jun Luan Yu*: What Heaven and Earth bestow is Qi; Qi is originally vast and noble, yet what consumes it is speech. What the body utilizes is Shen (Spirit); Shen permeates the whole body, yet what depletes it is thought. What is accumulated since childhood is Jing (Essence); Jing fills the bones and flesh, yet what corrupts it is lust. If one can maintain silence and speak little, reduce thinking, abstain from licentiousness, regulate diet to strengthen the Spleen and Stomach, avoid wind and cold to prevent common colds, and regularly exert physical strength to toil the sinews and bones, then not only can diseases be repelled, but longevity can also be achieved. (From *Xing Meng Chen Zhong*)
Gen Hexagram (meaning Stop): The gentleman reflects that his thoughts should not exceed his proper position (this is the method for regulating the Heart). The function of the Heart organ is thinking; excessive thinking injures the Heart. By applying "Stopping," one adapts to circumstances and finds contentment everywhere. Its efficacy surpasses Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan.
Sun Hexagram (meaning Decrease): The gentleman reflects on punishing anger and stifling desires (this is the method for regulating the Liver and Kidneys). Excessive anger injures the Liver; excessive desire injures the Kidneys. Knowing how to decrease and reflect upon them, and thus punishing and stifling them, prevents Liver Fire from moving recklessly and allows Kidney Water to gradually nourish. Its efficacy surpasses Shu Gan Yi Shen Wan.
Yi Hexagram (meaning Nourish): The gentleman reflects on being cautious with speech and regulating diet (this is the method for regulating the Lungs and Spleen). Excessive speech injures the Lungs; excessive eating injures the Spleen. Being cautious and regulated in these aspects is what the gentleman relies upon to nourish the body; this preserves Lung Qi and strengthens the Spleen. Its efficacy surpasses Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang. (From *Duan Su Zhai Za Zhui*)