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Huazhenren said: The character "Yi" (医) in medicine is homophonous with "Yi" (意), meaning intention or mind. Using medication based on the patient's psychological state is one method; using medication based on the pathogenesis of the disease is another method; administering medicine according to seasonal phenomena, observing [text unclear/corrupted], or contemplating and selecting the mysterious treatment chosen by Maori Xingjun (Star Lord of the Western White Tiger), which is inconceivable, can be estimated through human planning. Or performing laparotomy to wash the intestines, or opening apertures to remove birds and sparrows, these...

Zhong Daxian said: Each of the four seasons—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—has its own governing influence. Adhering to the season prevents disease, while deviating from it causes illness. There has been a Daoyin (guiding and pulling) method intended for transmission for a long time. Now, first, the Spring Yang-Nourishing Method: Sit daily with eyes closed and mind quieted, focusing the heart-mind on the Kidneys, swallowing seven mouthfuls of saliva into the Lower Dantian, then standing up and hugging oneself with both hands, slightly moving the hypochondrium... walking six...

First, the Summer Yin-Nourishing Method: Sit daily with eyes closed and mind quieted, focusing the heart-mind on the Heart, swallowing fourteen mouthfuls of saliva into the Heart region, ensuring no invasion of summer heat forever.

First, the Autumn Yin-Nourishing Method: Sit daily with eyes closed and mind quieted, focusing the heart-mind on the Lungs, swallowing saliva into the Lower Dantian twelve times, grasping the soles of the feet three times with both hands, waiting for the Qi to settle, then again sending it down to the Lower Dantian seven times as before, and stopping, ensuring no dryness-heat disease forever.

First, the Winter Yang-Nourishing Method: Rise and sit at the fifth watch (early morning), focusing the heart-mind on both Kidneys, waiting for saliva to form in the mouth and sending three mouthfuls down to the Lower Dantian, without rinsing the mouth, using...

He Daxian said: This is an excellent prescription, but unfortunately people are unwilling to practice it. If practiced, not only will diseases be expelled, but longevity can also be achieved; even women can practice it.

Dong Daxian said: Skin diseases arising in humans emerge from the Couli (interstices of skin and muscles), being slightly deeper than the Mao-Fu (skin and hair). Examples include Nongke Chuang (Pustular Sores), Fen Ci (Acne/Pimples), and Wan Xuan (Stubborn Tinea/Ringworm)...

For treating Nongke Chuang (Pustular Sores): Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 3 qian, Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) 3 qian, Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) 3 qian, Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) 3 qian, Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 3 qian, Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix) 3 qian, Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 1 qian, taken orally. Like sweeping...

The symptom of Fen Ci (Acne/Pimples) is caused by Lung Heat combined with Wind exposure, often resulting in this condition. Although not life-threatening, beautiful women and young daughters suffering from this ailment lack elegance. I... for... extinguish...

Only the prescription for Wan Xuan (Stubborn Tinea/Ringworm) is hardest to treat, yet easy to achieve success. The formula uses: Lian Pi (Meliae Cortex) 1 liang, Bai Wei (Cynanchi Atrati Radix) 1 liang, Qing Fen (Calomelas) 3 qian, Bing Pian (Borneolum Syntheticum) 1... shell crushed...