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The *Ping Ren Qi Xiang Lun* (Treatise on the Pulse and Manifestations of Healthy Persons) states: Facial edema is termed *Feng* (Wind). If a person's pulse beats three times per exhalation and three times per inhalation, and is rapid and restless, heat in the *Chixian* (Radial region/forearm) indicates *Wenbing* (Warm disease); if there is no heat in the forearm but the pulse is slippery, it indicates *Fengbing* (Wind disease); if the pulse is choppy, it indicates *Bi syndrome* (Obstruction syndrome).

The *Ci Zhi Lun* (Treatise on Acupuncture Techniques) states: When the pulse is large but blood volume is scant, it indicates the presence of Wind pathogen in the vessels, accompanied by inability to ingest fluids or food; this is what is meant.

The *Yin Yang Bie Lun* (Treatise on the Distinction of Yin and Yang) states: Diseases of the *Er Yang* (Yang Ming/Stomach and Large Intestine channels) originating from the Heart and Spleen, if transmitted to become *Feng Xiao* (Emaciation due to Wind), or if transmitted to become *Xi Ben* (Distension and panting), are fatal and incurable. When *Er Yang* and *Yi Yin* (Jue Yin/Liver and Pericardium channels) diseases occur together, the main symptoms are fright, back pain, frequent belching, and frequent yawning; this condition is named *Feng Jue* (Wind Jue). When *San Yang* (Tai Yang, Yang Ming, Shao Yang) and *San Yin* (Tai Yin, Shao Yin, Jue Yin) diseases occur together, it manifests as hemiplegia, flaccidity with loss of function, and inability to move the limbs.

The *Wu Se Pian* (Chapter on Five Colors) states: Yellow and red complexions indicate Wind; blue-black indicates Pain; white indicates Cold; yellow with a greasy, moist luster indicates Pus; deep red indicates Blood stasis; severe pain leads to spasms (*Luan*); severe cold leads to insensibility of the skin (*Pi Bu Ren*).

In the *Ping Re Bing Lun* (Treatise on Evaluating Heat Diseases), the Emperor asked: "There is a case where the patient has fever, sweating, and vexation/fullness, and the vexation/fullness does not resolve after sweating. What disease is this?" Qibo replied: "Sweating with fever is caused by Wind. Sweating with unresolved vexation/fullness is caused by *Jue* (Rebellious Qi). The disease is named *Feng Jue*. The *Ju Yang* (Tai Yang/Bladder channel) governs the Qi of the exterior and thus receives the pathogen first; the *Shao Yin* (Kidney channel) is interiorly-exteriorly related to it. When heat enters, the Shao Yin Qi follows it upward; following upward leads to *Jue*. The Emperor asked: "How should it be treated?" He replied: "Acupuncture the interior and exterior channels, and administer decoctions." The Emperor asked: "What about *Lao Feng* (Labor-induced Wind)? How is it?" Qibo said: "The site of *Lao Feng* is naturally below the Lung. Its pathology causes stiffness of the neck, blurred vision, expectoration of thick sputum resembling mucus, aversion to wind, and chills. This is the pathology of *Lao Feng*. The Emperor asked: "How should it be treated?" He replied: "Aim to restore the ability to bend and extend. Those with abundant essence recover in three days, middle-aged people in five days, and those with deficient essence in seven days. Cough up green-yellow sputum, resembling pus, like a pill, from the mouth or nose. If not expelled, it injures the Lung; injuring the Lung leads to death."

In the *Bing Neng Lun* (Treatise on Disease Capabilities), the Emperor asked: "There is a case where the patient has fever, lethargy, profuse sweating like bathing, aversion to wind, and shortness of breath. What disease is this?" Qibo said: "This disease is named *Jiu Feng* (Alcohol Wind). Treat it with *Zexie* (Alisma Rhizome) and *Zhu* (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome), each 10 parts, and *Mixian* (Smilax Glabra Stem), 5 parts. Mix them, take a pinch held between three fingers, and administer after meals."

The *Gu Kong Lun* (Treatise on Empty Bones) states: When Wind enters from the exterior, it causes chills, sweating, headache, heaviness of the body, and aversion to wind. Treat the *Fengfu* (DU16) acupoint, regulate Yin and Yang; tonify deficiency, drain excess. For severe Wind causing neck and nape pain, puncture *Fengfu*; *Fengfu* is located above the first cervical vertebra. For severe Wind with sweating, moxa the *Yixi* (BL48) acupoint; *Yixi* is located in the lower back, three cun lateral to the spine.

The *Si Shi Qi Pian* (Chapter on Four Seasons and Qi) states: For *Li Feng* (Leprosy/Malignant Wind), always prick the swollen area. After pricking, use a sharp needle to puncture the site again, press to expel the evil Qi, and stop only when the swelling is completely resolved. Eat only regular food; do not eat other foods.

The *Re Bing Pian* (Chapter on Heat Diseases) states: *Pian Ku* (Hemiplegia) involves unilateral immobility and pain, while speech remains unchanged and mental state is undisturbed; the disease is located between the muscles and interstices. Use a large needle to treat it. Tonify the deficiency, drain the excess, and recovery is possible. *Fei* (Flaccidity syndrome) presents with no pain in the body, inability to control the four limbs, mild confusion of intellect, and faint speech. It is treatable; if severe, with inability to speak, it is untreatable. If the disease starts in the Yang aspect first and then the Yin aspect, first select Yang points, then Yin points, using superficial needling. For *Feng Jing* (Wind Spasm) with opisthotonos, first bleed the Tai Yang channel and the *Zhongwan* (CV12) point and collateral vessels; if there is Cold in the center, select *Zusanli* (ST36).

The *Zhi Zhen Yao Da Lun* (Great Treatise on the Most Essential Truths) states: When Jue Yin governs the Heaven, the transformation is Wind. When Wind Qi arrives in abundance, Wood overcomes. Earth moisture suffers from the pathogen, and Spleen disease arises. All Wind diseases involving tremors and dizziness belong to the Liver. All sudden stiffness and rigidity belong to Wind.

The *Qi Jiao Bian Da Lun* (Great Treatise on Changes in Qi Intersections) states: When the annual Wood Qi is excessive, Wind Qi spreads, and Spleen Earth suffers. The people suffer from *Sun Xie* (undigested food diarrhea), reduced appetite, weight gain, vexation and depression, borborygmus, and abdominal distension. This corresponds to the year star (Jupiter). In severe cases, there is sudden irritability, dizziness, and head disorders.

The *Wu Chang Zheng Da Lun* (Great Treatise on the Five Constant Policies) states: When Jue Yin governs the Heaven, Wind Qi descends, and Spleen Qi ascends in response. Earth becomes prominent, yellow color appears, and Water suffers disaster. Earth Qi changes, leading to heaviness of the body, atrophy of muscles, reduced appetite, and bland taste. Wind moves through the Great Void, clouds and objects shake, eyes spin, and ears ring.

The *Liu Yuan Zheng Ji Da Lun* (Great Treatise on the Six Origins and Correct Records) states: Wherever Jue Yin arrives, it forms the Wind Mansion, and it opens fissures. Wherever Jue Yin arrives, it generates Wind, and ultimately brings肃 (Solemnity/Cold). When Wood Qi is depressed and erupts, the Great Void becomes dusty and dark, clouds and objects are disturbed, and great winds arise, overturning houses and breaking trees; Wood undergoes change. Therefore, the people suffer from epigastric pain centered behind the heart, distension supporting the two hypochondria, obstruction of the diaphragm and throat, and inability to swallow food and drink. In severe cases, tinnitus, vertigo, blindness to recognition, and sudden stiff collapse occur. The sky turns dusty gray, mountains and heavens merge in one color, sometimes becoming turbid, with yellow and black郁 (depressed/stagnant) hues. Horizontal clouds do not rise; rain occurs only then, and its nature is unpredictable. Grass bends along long rivers, soft leaves show their shaded sides, pines sing in high mountains, and tigers roar in rocky peaks; these are omens of stagnation preceding eruption.