Jiufeng-The name of a symptom, possibly resulting from the intrusion of the evil wind after excessive drinking.
1. The Yellow Emperor asks, "What's the ailment with signs like a hot body, tired limbs, and excessive sweating.
2. An uneasy feeling accompanied with shortness of breath? How do you treat this patient? What in hell is this illness?
3. "It's jiufeng," Qi Bo answers, "the ingredients of the prescription include oriental water plantain, big-headed atractylodes, 10 fen (1 fen = 1/2 gram) each, and mixian-a kind of herbal grass, 5 fen. Grind all into a powder. Take 3 pinches before each meal.
4. With a light and permeating character, the oriental water plantain functions to promote urination and reduce the evil wet and heat. Large-headed atractylodes, bitter yet mild in nature, may dry the wet and stop the sweating. Belonging to the Vicia Cracca family, mixian is also good for treating theumatisms.
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