What is Extinguish Wind?

Xi Feng · 熄风 · Treatment Principles

To stop internal wind, which manifests as tremors, convulsions, or spasms, often by calming the Liver or nourishing Yin.

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What is Extinguish Wind in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

To stop internal wind, which manifests as tremors, convulsions, or spasms, often by calming the Liver or nourishing Yin.

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Extinguish Wind is part of the Treatment Principles group of TCM concepts.

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