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1. A floating pulse indicates a Exterior Syndrome (Biao Zheng). 1. Body pain indicates an Exterior Syndrome. 1. Fever indicates an Exterior Syndrome. 1. Headache indicates an Exterior Syndrome. 1. Aversion to cold (E Han) indicates an Exterior Syndrome. 1. Normal appearance of the eyes and tongue indicates an Exterior Syndrome. 1. Stiffness of the spine and neck indicates the primary Exterior Syndrome of the Taiyang Channel (Taiyang Jing). 1. Asthma and coughing indicate an Exterior Syndrome. 1. Contracture and urgency of the four limbs indicate an Exterior Syndrome. 1. Absence of thirst, with normal urination and defecation, indicates an Exterior Syndrome. 1. An imperceptible pulse (Fu Mai) indicates an Exterior Syndrome. 1. A pale and shivering facial expression indicates an Exterior Syndrome. If any one of the above symptoms is observed, it is known that the pathogenic factor is in the Exterior; only after employing the method of releasing the Exterior (Fa Biao) can the Interior be purged. If the purgative method is mistakenly used, it will inevitably lead to Pi Syndrome (Pi Zheng), Jie Xiong Syndrome (Jie Xiong Zheng), or Ao Nao (Ao Nao).

1. A long pulse at both the Cun (Cun Kou) and Chi positions indicates the pathogenic factor is in the muscles of the Yangming Channel. 1. Body heat without aversion to cold, eye pain, and dry nose indicate the pathogenic factor is in the muscle layer. 1. Rinsing the mouth but not desiring to swallow water indicates the pathogenic factor is in the muscle layer. 1. Cracked lips indicate the pathogenic factor is in the muscles of the Yangming Channel. If any one of the above symptoms is observed, it is known that the pathogenic factor is in the Yangming Meridian, not in the Yangming Fu-organs; treatment must not be confused.

1. A pulse that is neither floating nor sinking indicates a Half-Exterior Half-Interior Syndrome (Ban Biao Ban Li). 1. Vomiting indicates a Half-Exterior Half-Interior Syndrome. 1. Fullness and distension in the chest, which has not undergone purgation, indicates a Half-Exterior Half-Interior Syndrome. 1. Deafness and hypochondriac pain indicate a Half-Exterior Half-Interior Syndrome. 1. A slippery tongue coating indicates a Half-Exterior Half-Interior Syndrome. 1. Alternating chills and fever indicates a Half-Exterior Half-Interior Syndrome. 1. Sweating on the head or night sweats indicate a Half-Exterior Half-Interior Syndrome. 1. Bitter taste in the mouth and vertigo indicate a Half-Exterior Half-Interior Syndrome. 1. Silence and lack of appetite indicate a Half-Exterior Half-Interior Syndrome. If any one of the above symptoms is observed, it is known that the pathogenic factor is in the Half-Exterior Half-Interior. There are three prohibitions for this stage; only Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) modified should be used for harmonization. Mistaken use of other medicines will result in complicated syndromes (Bian Huai Zheng).

1. A deep, slippery, and forceful pulse indicates an Interior Syndrome (Li Zheng). 1. Diarrhea with clear yellow watery stool indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Fullness, pain, or hardness in the lower abdomen indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Delirium or mania indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Appearance of macules (Ban Zhen) indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Passing flatus (Zhuan Shi Qi) indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Cessation of headache and fever indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Spontaneous sweating indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Frequent urination indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Tidal fever indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Diarrhea with intestinal mucus indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Aversion to heat indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Blurred vision indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Abdominal pain indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Insomnia indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Sweating on the palms, soles, and axillae indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Dry throat and dry teeth indicate an Interior Syndrome. 1. Yellow or black tongue coating with dried-up body fluids indicates an Interior Syndrome. 1. Constipation indicates an Interior Syndrome. If any one of the above symptoms is observed, regardless of the number of days since onset, it can be determined as a transmitted Interior Syndrome; purgation is undoubtedly indicated. If the diaphoretic method is mistakenly used, it will lead to ulcerated macules (Ban Lan).