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This passage continues from the previous discussions on *Yin-Yang Ying Xiang* (Correspondences of Yin and Yang) and *Yin-Yang Li He* (Separation and Union of Yin and Yang), further elaborating on the distinctions of Yin and Yang. Yin contains Yang, and Yang contains Yin; this is the normal state of Yin and Yang. If there is no Yang Qi of the Stomach (Wei) (referring to the mild Qi generated by the Spleen and Stomach's transformation and transportation functions), but instead the Yin Qi of the Zang-organs without stomach Qi (True Zang Pulse) appears, it is called "Bie Yin" (Distinct Yin). If there is no soft Yin, but instead knotted and pounding Yang Qi appears, it is called "Bie Yang" (Distinct Yang). Bie Yin and Bie Yang are not the normal states of Yin and Yang, but their deviations. Normality brings harmony; deviation brings disease. Normality brings compliance; deviation brings death. Therefore, whether it is Bie Yang, Bie Yin, Yang Jie (Yang Knotting), Yin Jie (Yin Knotting), Yang Bo (Yang Pounding), or Yin Bo (Yin Pounding), all refer to disease and even death.

The Yellow Emperor asked: Humans have Four Jing (Meridians/Constants) and Twelve Cong (Following/Compliance). What does this mean?

The Four Jing and Twelve Cong refer to the great meridians of the human body corresponding to the four seasons, and the twelve meridians following each other. "Jing" means constant or regular; "Cong" means following or compliant. The Emperor's inquiry into the Four Jing and Twelve Cong aims to clarify that Yin and Yang have regular laws and principles of compliance.

Qi Bo replied: The Four Jing correspond to the four seasons; the Twelve Cong correspond to the twelve months; the twelve months correspond to the twelve meridians of the human body.

The Four Jing correspond to the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter; the Twelve Cong correspond to the twelve months of a year; the twelve months further correspond to the twelve meridians of the human body. Here, "Mai" (Pulse/Meridian) refers to the Jing-Mai (Meridians). The Meridian Song says: "Lung at Yin, Large Intestine at Mao, Stomach at Chen, Spleen at Si, Heart at Wu, Small Intestine at Wei, Bladder at Shen, Kidney at You, Pericardium at Xu, San Jiao at Hai, Gallbladder at Zi, Liver at Chou."

Pulses have Yin and Yang. Knowing Yang allows one to know Yin, and knowing Yin allows one to know Yang.

Meridians and Zang-Fu organs are paired, male and female corresponding, hence pulses have Yin and Yang aspects. Knowing Yang enables one to understand Yin, and knowing Yin enables one to understand Yang; this is the mutual connection of Yin and Yang.

Generally, there are five types of Yang pulses, and five times five make twenty-five Yang pulses. What is referred to as "Yin" is the True Zang Pulse (pulse reflecting the essence of a specific organ without stomach Qi); if seen, it indicates collapse, and collapse inevitably leads to death. What is referred to as "Yang" is the Yang Qi of the Stomach (Wei) (Stomach Qi). By distinguishing Yang (Stomach Qi), one knows the location of the disease; by distinguishing Yin (True Zang Pulse), one knows the time of death or survival.

Yin and Yang mutually see each other and support each other. Speaking from the perspective of Yang pulses, there are five types. The Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys all possess peaceful Yang pulses. The phrase "twenty-five Yang pulses" means: the Liver pulse corresponds to Spring, the Heart pulse to Summer, the Spleen pulse to Late Summer, the Lung pulse to Autumn, and the Kidney pulse to Winter. In Spring, the pulses of the Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys all contain a slight string-like (Xian) Stomach Qi; in Summer, they all contain a slight hook-like (Gou) Stomach Qi; in Late Summer, they all contain a slight slow/moderate (Huan) Stomach Qi; in Autumn, they all contain a slight hair-like (Mao) Stomach Qi; in Winter, they all contain a slight stone-like (Shi) Stomach Qi. This constitutes the twenty-five Yang pulses.

Essentially, the three Yin meridians of the five Zang organs all possess the Yang-harmonizing Stomach Qi. If there is no Yang-harmonizing Stomach Qi, then what is referred to as "Yin" is the True Zang Pulse of the three Yins; seeing it indicates collapse, and collapse inevitably leads to death. This further clarifies that what is referred to as "Yang" is the Yang Qi of the Middle Jiao Stomach, which nourishes the five Zang organs. If there is no Stomach Yang, distinguishing Yang reveals only the site of disease onset; seeing the Yin of the True Zang organs, distinguishing Yin reveals the time of death or survival.

The Three Yang meridians gather at the head, and the Three Yin meridians gather at the hands; this is referred to as "One." Distinguishing Yang reveals the contraindicated times for disease; distinguishing Yin reveals the time of death or survival.

"The Three Yang at the head" refers to: the Hand-Taiyang (Small Intestine) meridian ends at the inner canthus of the eye; the Foot-Taiyang (Bladder) meridian begins at the inner canthus, ascends to the forehead, and intersects at the vertex; the Hand-Yangming (Large Intestine) meridian ends at both nostrils; the Foot-Yangming (Stomach) meridian begins in the nose, follows the hairline to the frontal skull; the Hand-Shaoyang (San Jiao) meridian ends at the outer canthus of the eye; the Foot-Shaoyang (Gallbladder) meridian begins at the outer canthus, ascends to the head corner. "The Three Yin at the hands" refers to: the Foot-Jueyin (Liver) meridian injects into the Lungs and ends, handing over to the Hand-Taiyin (Lung) meridian, emerging between the medial aspects of the thumb and index finger; the Foot-Taiyin (Spleen) meridian injects into the Heart and ends, handing over to the Hand-Shaoyin (Heart) meridian, emerging along the medial aspect of the little finger; the Foot-Shaoyin (Kidney) meridian connects with the Heart, injects into the chest, and ends, handing over to the Hand-Jueyin (Pericardium) meridian, emerging between the little and index fingers. Since the Three Yang are at the head and the Three Yin are at the hands, driven by one Qi circulation, all possessing Stomach Yang, it is said "this is referred to as One." If there is no Stomach Yang, distinguishing Yang not only reveals the disease site but also the time of death and contraindications. Without Stomach Yang, seeing the Yin of the True Zang organs, distinguishing Yin reveals the time of death or survival.

Carefully master Yin and Yang, do not consult with the masses. What is meant by Yin and Yang: departing is Yin, arriving is Yang; stillness is Yin, movement is Yang; slow is Yin, rapid is Yang. For those holding the pulse of a True Zang organ: if the Liver pulse is suspended, severed, and urgent, death occurs in eighteen days; if the Heart pulse is suspended and severed, death occurs in nine days; if the Lung pulse is suspended and severed, death occurs in twelve days; if the Kidney pulse is suspended and severed, death occurs in seven days; if the Spleen pulse is suspended and severed, death occurs in four days.

"Shuo" (rapid/crowded). Knowing disease, knowing contraindications, knowing death, knowing life—these are unknown to the masses but known only to physicians. Therefore, one must carefully master Yin and Yang and not consult with others. Not consulting with others is because pulse diagnosis captures subtle changes. Thus, what is meant by Yin and Yang here is: the departing pulse is Yin, the arriving pulse is Yang; the still pulse is Yin, the moving pulse is Yang; the slow pulse is Yin, the rapid pulse is Yang. This is the pulse method for healthy individuals. For those holding the pulse of a True Zang organ and knowing the time of death: e.g., if the Liver pulse is suspended, severed, and urgent, death occurs in eighteen days. "Suspended and severed" (Xuan Jue) means the True Zang pulse hangs alone without root, severed from the Stomach Yang. "Urgent" (Ji) means tense and rapid. Eighteen days: Wood's generating number is three; three times three is nine; twice nine is eighteen. Nine days for the Heart: Fire's generating number is two, completing number is seven; nine is the generating/completing number of Fire. Twelve days for the Lungs: Metal's generating number is four; four times three is twelve. Seven days for the Kidneys: Water's generating number is one, completing number is six; seven is the generating/completing number of Water. Four days for the Spleen: Earth resides in the center, irrigating the four directions; above is Fire, below is Water, left is Wood, right is Metal; Earth Qi cannot respond to all four, hence death in four days. This is how diagnosing the True Zang pulse reveals the time of death or survival.

It is said: Disease of the Two Yang (Yangming) originates in the Heart and Spleen. There is difficulty in intimate matters (Bu De Yin Qu); women experience amenorrhea (Bu Yue). If it transmits to become Wind-Wasting (Feng Xiao), or transmits to become Breath-Piling (Xi Ben), these are fatal and untreatable.

These are words of Qi Bo, with the historian adding "It is said" to continue from the previous discussion on distinguishing Yang to know disease separation, now discussing diseases of Two Yang, Three Yang, and One Yang. Two Yang refers to Yangming Stomach Earth. Earth is born from Fire; the Stomach is transported by the Spleen. Now disease is in the Heart and Spleen, meaning Fire cannot generate Earth, and the Spleen cannot transport the Stomach. Two Yang is the Sea of Food and Fluids, the source of Essence and Blood. "Difficulty in intimate matters" refers to men with Essence deficiency being unable to perform sexual acts; "amenorrhea" refers to women with Blood deficiency whose menstruation does not arrive on time. Transmitting to become "Wind-Wasting" means Blood deficiency with Wind excess, leading to muscle wasting and emaciation. Transmitting to become "Breath-Piling" means Essence deficiency with Qi rebellion, leading to panting and rushing breath. Having either of these results in fatality and untreatability. This further clarifies the site of Two Yang disease and the time of contraindication.

It is said: Disease of the Three Yang (Taiyang) manifests as chills and fever, sores and swellings below, and Wei-Jue (flaccidity and cold limbs) and Xiao Tui (calf pain); if it transmits to become Su Ze (withered skin), or transmits to become Tui Shan (scrotal hernia).

"Shan" sounds like "shan"; "Yuan" sounds like "yuan". Same in other chapters. Three Yang refers to Taiyang Bladder Cold Water. Taiyang is fundamentally Cold and superficially Heat, hence chills and fever. The Taiyang meridian descends from the head to the neck, flanks the spine, penetrates the buttocks, and descends to the foot, hence sores and swellings below. "Below buttocks, below thighs" refers to the lower buttocks and thighs. Sores and swellings result from Qi and Blood reversing in the muscle tissue. It also causes Wei-Jue: leg and foot flaccidity/numbness with cold limbs. Sinew deficiency causes Wei (flaccidity); Qi deficiency causes Jue (cold limbs). "Xiao Tui" refers to calf pain. Transmitting to become "Su Ze" means the water/moisture of the Bladder is dried up. Transmitting to become "Tui Shan" means the genitalia and testicles swell connected to the Bladder. This further clarifies the site of Three Yang disease.

It is said: Disease of One Yang (Shaoyang) manifests as shortness of breath, frequent coughing, and frequent diarrhea; if it transmits to become Xin Che (heart pulling pain), or transmits to become Ge (diaphragm obstruction).

"Ge" is the same as "Ge" (obstruction). Following chapters follow this pattern. One Yang refers to Shaoyang initial generation, Gallbladder Wood. Disease causes initial Yang not to ascend, hence lower Qi deficiency. True Qi is scarce, Guest Qi rebels upward, hence frequent coughing. Yang deficiency causes Earth Cold, hence frequent diarrhea. Transmitting to become "Xin Che" means Wood fails to generate Fire, Heart Qi becomes deficient and cold, causing pulling pain. Transmitting to become "Ge" means Fire deficiency and Earth Cold cause chest/diaphragm obstruction. This further clarifies the site of One Yang disease.

Disease of Two Yang and One Yin primarily manifests as fright and terror, back pain, frequent belching, and frequent yawning, named Feng Jue (Wind Jue).

Disease in Yang manifesting in Yin, disease in Yin combining with Yang, thus Two Yang-One Yin, Two Yin-One Yang, and Three Yang-Three Yin diseases are listed. Two Yang is Yangming; One Yin is Jueyin. Yangming and Jueyin govern "Closing" (He). If Two Yang and One Yin disease occur, Two Yang cannot close Yang, and One Yin cannot close Yin. Unable to close properly, opening and closing intermittently, hence fright and terror. The back is Yang, governing "Opening"; inability to turn opening to closing causes back pain. Yin Qi rushes up then down, hence frequent belching. "Yi" is belching. Yang Qi goes down then up, hence frequent yawning. "Qian" is yawning. This One Yin disease is Liver deficiency with Wind excess; Two Yang disease is Earth overcome by Wood, hence named Feng Jue, meaning Wind Qi is excessive and Middle Earth rebels.

Disease of Two Yin and One Yang manifests as frequent distension, fullness in the heart/chest, and frequent sighing.

Two Yin is Shaoyin; One Yang is Shaoyang. Shaoyin and Shaoyang govern the "Pivot" (Shu). If Two Yin and One Yang disease occur, Two Yin cannot pivot internally, and One Yang cannot pivot externally, hence frequent distension. This clarifies that "frequent distension" does not mean physical swelling, but rather fullness in the heart/chest and frequent sighing. Because the Yin pivot does not turn, there is heart fullness; because the Yang pivot does not turn, there is frequent sighing.

Disease of Three Yang and Three Yin manifests as hemiplegia, flaccidity with displacement, and inability to move the four limbs.

Three Yang is Taiyang; Three Yin is Taiyin. Taiyang and Taiyin govern "Opening". If Three Yang and Three Yin disease occur, Three Yang cannot open in Yang, and Three Yin cannot open in Yin, hence hemiplegia and flaccidity with displacement. "Hemiplegia" is paralysis of half the body; "flaccidity with displacement" is flaccidity/numbness deviating from normal, indicating Taiyang failure to open. The four limbs are governed by Taiyin Spleen Earth; "inability to move" is due to Taiyang failure to open. This clarifies how distinguishing Yang reveals the disease site.

Beating One Yang is called Xian (String); beating One Yin is called Mao (Hair); beating Yang excess urgency is called Gou (Hook); beating Yang arrival and severance is called Shi (Stone); Yin and Yang crossing over is called Zi (Slippery/Smooth).

Old editions had errors swapping Xian and Gou, now corrected. Pulse bodies correspond internally to Five Zang and externally to Four Seasons, all possessing Stomach Qi. Beating One Yang (initial rising Qi) makes the pulse slightly Xian (string-like), internally corresponding to the Liver, externally matching Spring Wood Qi. Beating One Yin (initial rising Qi) makes the pulse slightly Mao (hair-like), internally corresponding to the Lungs, externally matching Autumn Metal Qi. Beating Yang excess urgency makes the pulse slightly Gou (hook-like), internally corresponding to the Heart, externally matching Summer Fire Qi. Beating Yang arrival and severance makes the pulse sink like Shi (stone), internally corresponding to the Kidneys, externally matching Winter Water Qi. Spring and Summer are Yang, Autumn and Winter are Yin. When Yin and Yang cross over, the pulse is slippery, called Zi (smooth). Internally corresponding to the Spleen, externally matching the Earth Qi of the four seasons.

Yin contends internally, Yang disturbs externally. Po Sweat (Pore Sweat) is not stored; Si Ni (Four Reversals/Cold Limbs) arises. Arising, it steams the Lungs, causing wheezing and rattling.

"Cang" is read as written. Yin and Yang mutually aid internally and externally. If Yin lacks Yang, Yin contends internally; if Yang lacks Yin, Yang disturbs externally. Yang disturbing externally causes Po Sweat (sweat associated with the Po/Hun spirit) not to be stored; Po Sweat not stored means external leakage without internal retention. Yin excess internally causes Si Ni (cold limbs) to arise; arising, it steams the Lungs, causing wheezing and rattling. Reverse Qi steaming Lungs, wheezing and rattling, means internal attack without external release.

That which generates Yin, harmonizing is called He (Harmony). Therefore, Gang (Hard/Yang) with Gang breaks Yang Qi, and Yin Qi perishes. Nao (Soft/Yin) with Nao creates Gang-Nuo disharmony, and Jing Qi (Meridian Qi) severs.

"Nao" sounds like "nao". Solitary Yang does not generate; solitary Yin does not grow. That which generates Yin, harmonizing is called He, meaning Yin generates myriad things because Yin harmonizes and returns to Yang-Harmony. Thus, Yin contains Yang, Yang contains Yin. Therefore, Gang with Gang is Solitary Yang, inevitably breaking Yang Qi. Yang Qi broken externally, Yin Qi perishes internally. This Gang-with-Gang is Solitary Yang, leading to Yin-Yang disharmony. If Ruo (Soft/Yin) with Ruo is Solitary Yin. "Nao" means Ruo with Ruo combining. Thus Nao creates Gang-Nuo disharmony. Jing Qi relies on Yang-Harmony for circulation; now only Yin without Yang, Jing Qi severs. This Ruo-with-Ruo is Solitary Yin, leading to Yin-Yang disharmony.

Those belonging to Si Yin (Dead Yin) die within three days; those belonging to Sheng Yang (Living Yang) die within four days.

Ruo-with-Ruo is Dead Yin; Gang-with-Gang is Living Yang. Dead Yin and Living Yang are not upright Qi. Thus, Dead Yin types die within three days; Yang is odd, from one to three, dying in three days because it lacks Yang. Living Yang types die within four days; Yin is even, from two to four, dying in four days because it lacks Yin.

What is called Sheng Yang and Si Yin: Liver to Heart is Sheng Yang; Heart to Lung is Si Yin; Lung to Kidney is Zhong Yin (Double Yin); Kidney to Spleen is Pi Yin (Perverse Yin); all are fatal and untreatable.

"Zhong" is read level tone. "Pi" is same as "Pi" (perverse/remote). "Zhi" means transfer. Sheng Yang and Si Yin: Liver transferring heat to Heart is Sheng Yang. Liver Wood generates Fire, Zang heat transfers, hence Sheng Yang, which is Gang-with-Gang. *Qi Jue Lun* says: Liver transferring heat to Heart leads to death. Why? Fire and Heat self-burn, Heart Qi rebels. Heart transferring cold to Lung is Si Yin. Lung Metal is like Heaven, Heart Fire is like the Sun; Fire/Sun weakens, like Heaven without Sun, hence Si Yin, which is Ruo-with-Ruo. *Qi Jue Lun* says: Heart transferring cold to Lung causes Lung Xiao (Consumption), drinking one part urinating two parts, fatal and untreatable. Why? Heaven/Sun void and cold, Water Essence not distributed. Furthermore, Lung transferring cold to Kidney is Zhong Yin. Kidney is Yin-Cold organ; Lung cold transfers to Kidney, hence Zhong Yin. Kidney transferring cold to Spleen is Pi Yin. Spleen is Ultimate Yin within Yin; Kidney cold transfers to Spleen, Yin-Cold enters deep obscurity, hence Pi Yin. These Sheng Yang, Si Yin, Zhong Yin, Pi Yin—if any one exists, all are fatal and untreatable. This clarifies distinguishing Yang to know disease contraindications, distinguishing Yin to know death time.

Yang Jie (Yang Knotting) causes swelling of the four limbs.

Continuing from distinguishing Yin and Yang, discussing Yang Jie and Yin Jie. Yang Jie is Yang Qi knotting itself, not harmonizing with Yin. The four limbs are the root of all Yang, hence Yang Jie causes limb swelling. This is Yang Qi pathology manifesting externally.

Yin Jie causes blood in stool: one sheng initially, second knotting two sheng, third knotting three sheng.

Yin Jie is Yin Qi knotting itself, not harmonizing with Yang. Blood belongs to Yin, hence Yin Jie causes bloody stool. First bloody stool one sheng; after stasis clears, Yang Qi harmonizes. If Yang Qi does not harmonize, remaining as Yin Jie disease, and bloody stool one sheng again, this is the second knotting, total two sheng. After stasis clears, Yang Qi still does not harmonize, remaining as Yin Jie disease, and bloody stool one sheng again, this is the third knotting, total three sheng. This is Yin-Blood pathology manifesting internally.

Yin-Yang Jie Xie (Knotting Evil), more Yin less Yang, is called Shi Shui (Stone Water), with swelling of the lower abdomen.

"Xie" acts as "Xie" (Evil). "Shao Fu" (Lower Abdomen): "Shao" is read departing tone. Same for "Shao" in other chapters. Yin-Yang Jie Xie means Yin and Yang knot together becoming evil disease. The body usually has excess Yang and deficient Yin. Now Yin-Yang knot together, causing more Yin less Yang, meaning Yin-Cold excess and Yang Qi deficiency, hence called Shi Shui (Stone Water). Shi Shui is Kidney Water. Shaoyin governs Kidney, located in the lower abdomen, hence lower abdominal swelling. This discusses Yin-Yang knotting evil causing Yin excess Yang deficiency, resulting in Er Yin's Shi Shui disease.

Er Yang Jie (Two Yang Knotting) is called Xiao (Consumption/Wasting-Thirst).

Er Yang is Yangming. Above Yangming, Dryness Qi governs. Knotting causes Dryness Qi to prevail excessively, hence excessive drinking, called Xiao.

San Yang Jie (Three Yang Knotting) is called Ge (Diaphragm Obstruction).

San Yang is Taiyang. Taiyang is the master Qi of all Yang, often entering Middle Earth from the chest/diaphragm, exiting to the skin surface from Middle Earth. Knotting prevents entry and exit, hence called Ge. Ge means obstruction.

San Yin Jie (Three Yin Knotting) is called Shui (Water/Edeema).

San Yin is Taiyin. Above Taiyin, Dampness Qi governs. Knotting causes Dampness Qi to prevail excessively, hence called Shui. This differs from Shaoyin's Shi Shui.

Yin Yang Jie (One Yin-One Yang Knotting) is called Hou Bi (Throat Bi/Obstruction).

Yin is Jueyin; Yang is Shaoyang. Above Jueyin, Wind Qi governs; above Shaoyang, Fire Qi governs. Both Yin and Yang knot, Wind and Fire blaze, injuring Lung Metal, hence called Hou Bi. The throat is Heaven Qi, governed by the Lungs. Bi means obstruction. This discusses Yang Jie and Yin Jie causing disease, which is not the normal state of Yin-Yang, but their deviation.

Yin Bo (Pounding) with Yang Bie (Distinction) is called You Zi (Having a Child/Pregnancy). Yin-Yang deficiency, Chang [missing character] death.

"Bo" sounds like "bo". Same in other chapters. Yang Jie Yin Jie is disease; Yang Bo Yin Bo is death. Hence discussing Yin-Yang Bo. Yin Bo with Yang Bie is called Pregnancy, meaning Yin Qi is excessive, pounding internally, not harmonizing with Yang, seeming distinct/separate. Yin excess stores Yang, hence in women called Pregnancy. If Yin Bo Yang Bie belongs to deficiency of righteous Yin-Yang, presenting with Chang [likely 'li' or similar, context implies intestinal issue] and diarrhea, death ensues. Even in women, it is not pregnancy. This clarifies Yin Bo can be pregnancy or disease/death.

Yang adds to Yin, called Han (Sweat). Yin deficiency Yang Bo, called Beng (Flooding/Breaking).

Yang adding to Yin is called Sweat, meaning Yang Qi is sufficient, adding internally to Yin; Yin receives Yang and exits outward, hence Sweat. If Yang adds to Yin, Yin Qi is internally deficient, not harmonizing with Yang, Yang pounds, Yang Bo internally, then Yin deficiency Yang excess, hence called Beng. Beng means blood falling downward. This clarifies Yang Bo can be Yin-Yang harmony causing sweat, or Yin-Yang disharmony causing blood flooding.

San Yin Ju Bo (All Three Yin Pounding) dies at midnight on the twentieth day.

Yin Bo means Yin excess; Yang Bo means Yang excess. Some belong to non-disease, some to disease, some to death from disease. If meridians are unharmonious, hand-foot Yin-Yang all pounding leads to death, hence listing Three Yin-Yang to discuss. San Yin Ju Bo means Hand-Foot Taiyin Spleen-Lung Qi all pounding internally. Death at midnight on the 20th day: Earth's completing number is ten, Metal's completing number is nine. Midnight is early Zi hour, end of 19th day, transitioning to 20th day Zi Yang, then dying.

Er Yin Ju Bo (All Two Yin Pounding) dies at dusk on the thirteenth day.

Er Yin Ju Bo means Hand-Foot Shaoyin Heart-Kidney Qi all pounding internally. Death at dusk on the 13th day: Water's completing number is six, Fire's completing number is seven, ending Water-Fire completing numbers to die. Also, "dusk" is end of 13th day, dying until Xu-Hai hours, distinguishing from the 20th day midnight Zi Yang mentioned earlier.

Yin Ju Bo (All One Yin Pounding) dies in ten days.

Yin Ju Bo means Hand-Foot Jueyin Liver-Pericardium Qi all pounding internally. Death in ten days: Wood's completing number is eight, Fire's generating number is two. Ten days ends Wood's completing number and Fire's generating number to die. This is the case of Three Yin Five Zang interacting, giving death periods.

San Yang Ju Bo (All Three Yang Pounding), moreover drumming, dies in three days.

San Yang Ju Bo means Hand-Foot Taiyang Bladder-Small Intestine Qi all pounding internally. "Moreover drumming" means Three Yang both pounding and drumming, this is Hand-Foot One Yang. Hand...