Zhongjing’s method for treating wind-dampness involves inducing only a slight, moist perspiration, whereby the pathogenic factors of wind and dampness are entirely expelled. If sweating is excessive, the wind pathogen may be eliminated while dampness remains, thereby leading to a deficiency of both Qi and Blood. The Classic states: “Yang Qi, when refined, nourishes the Shen (Spirit); when soft and gentle, it nourishes the sinews.” When deficient, the sinews lack nourishment and gradually develop into flaccidity and weakness; this is a disease of insufficiency (deficiency). Ancients asserted that various forms of Wei syndrome (flaccidity syndrome) should not be treated as Wind disorders; misdiagnosis leads to chronic, intractable diseases. [Interlocutor:] “I have already taken two hundred doses of wind-dispelling herbs; what should be done now?” [Response:] “Fortunately, the patient is young and still treatable. The method should be to strongly tonify Qi and Blood. The Classic states: ‘Qi primarily provides warmth, and Blood primarily provides moisture.’ When Qi and Blood are robust...”