[Annotation] This passage elaborates on the significance of Yang Jue (Yang Reversal) and Yin Jue (Yin Reversal) regarding life and death prognoses. "Jue Qi" refers to rebellious Qi, specifically the pathogenic Qi of either Yang or Yin rebelling upward. When Qi rebels, it disrupts the chest and middle jiao, causing sudden dizziness and collapse, termed Cu Jue (Sudden Collapse). If the lips and mouth turn cyanotic and the body is cold, this indicates an advance of Yin and retreat of Yang, signifying the pathogen has entered the Zang organs, which portends death. If the body is warm and sweating occurs spontaneously, this indicates a decline of Yin and growth of Yang, signifying the pathogen has entered the Fu organs, which portends recovery.
[Collected Annotations] Shen Mingzong stated: When pathogenic factors enter the Zang organs, the Spirit (Shen) becomes confused and obscured, leading to sudden collapse and loss of consciousness, known as Cu Jue. If the lips and mouth are cyanotic and the body is cold, the Spirit mechanism cannot exit or enter, and the Zang Qi is on the verge of exhaustion; thus, death is indicated. The Classic states: When Blood and Qi rush together upward, Da Jue (Great Reversal) and Bao Jue (Violent Reversal) occur. If the body is harmonious/warm...