肉淫肤者,此由邪热在脏,气冲于目,热气切于血脉,蕴积不散,结而生 肉,在于
白晴肤睑之间,即谓之 肉淫肤也。
失目者,五脏六腑阴阳精气,皆上注于目。若为血气充实,则视瞻分明;血气虚竭,则
风邪所侵,令目暗不明。其汤熨针石,别有正方,补养宣导,今附于后。
《养生方》云∶恣乐伤魂,魂通于目,损于肝,则目暗。
《养生方·导引法》云∶蹲踞,以两手举足五趾,低头自极,则五脏气遍至。治耳不闻
人语声,目不明。久为之,则令发白复黑。
又云∶仰两足指,五息止。引腰背痹,偏枯,令人耳闻声。久行,眼耳诸根,无有挂碍
又云∶伸左胫,屈右膝内压之,五息止。引肺气,去风虚,令人目明。根据经为之,引肺
中气,去风虚病,令人目明,夜中见色,与昼无异。
又云∶鸡鸣以两手相摩令热,以熨目,三行,以指抑目,左右有神光。令目明,不病痛
又云∶东向坐,不息再通,以两手中指口唾之二七,相摩拭目。令人目明。以甘泉漱之
,洗目,去其翳垢,令目清明。上以纳气洗身中,令内睛洁,此以外洗,去其尘障。
又云∶卧,引为三,以手爪项边脉五通,令人目明。卧正偃,头下却亢引三通,以两手
指爪项边大脉为五通。除目暗患。久行,令人眼夜能见色。为久不已,通见十方,无有剂限
肉淫肤,是由于邪热蕴结在脏腑,气机上冲至眼部,热气迫注于血脉之中,郁积不散,凝结而生出赘肉,位于白睛与眼睑之间,这就称为“肉淫肤”。
目暗不明,是因为五脏六腑的阴阳精气,都向上灌注于眼睛。如果气血充盈,则视物清晰分明;如果气血虚竭,则风邪容易侵袭,导致眼睛昏暗不明。关于汤药外敷、熨烫、针刺和砭石治疗,另有专门的方剂,补益调养及导引功法,现附在后面。
《养生方》说:纵情享乐会损伤魂,魂与目相通,若肝脏受损,就会导致眼睛昏暗。
《养生方·导引法》说:蹲踞姿势,用双手提起脚的五趾,低头尽力伸展,这样五脏之气就能遍达全身。用于治疗耳朵听不见人说话、眼睛看不清的情况。长期坚持练习,能使白发变黑。
又说:仰卧,将两足脚趾上翘,呼吸五次后停止。此法可引导腰背痹痛、半身不遂,使人恢复听力。长期练习,眼耳等感官根窍就没有阻碍。
又说:伸直左腿,弯曲右膝向内压迫,保持五次呼吸的时间。此法可引导肺气,祛除风虚之邪,使眼睛明亮。按照这种方法练习,引导肺中的气,祛除风虚病,使人眼睛明亮,夜间也能看见颜色,与白天无异。
又说:鸡鸣时分,用双手相互摩擦使其发热,用来熨烫眼睛,重复三次,然后用手指按压眼睛,左右两侧都会产生神光。这能使眼睛明亮,没有病痛。
又说:面向东方坐定,调整呼吸直至气息通畅两次,用两手中指沾取唾液七次(二七),相互摩擦后擦拭眼睛。这能使人眼睛明亮。再用甘甜的泉水漱口,并清洗眼睛,去除翳膜和污垢,使眼睛清明。上面通过纳气清洗身体内部,使内脏精纯,这是通过外部清洗,去除尘障。
又说:躺卧时,做三次引导动作,用手爪按摩颈侧脉搏处五次。这能使人眼睛明亮。正身仰卧,头部向后仰起做三次引导,用两手手指甲按摩颈侧大脉处五次。可消除眼睛昏暗的病患。长期坚持,使人夜间也能看见颜色。长久练习不停止,就能通见十方世界,没有界限。
Fleshy growth on the eyelid (Rou Yin Fu) arises from pathogenic heat accumulating in the Zang organs, with Qi rushing upward to the eyes. The heat presses upon the blood vessels, stagnating and accumulating without dispersing, condensing to form fleshy growths located between the sclera (Bai Qing) and the eyelids; this condition is termed "Fleshy growth on the eyelid" (Rou Yin Fu).
Dim vision (Mu An Bu Ming) occurs because the Yin-Yang essence-Qi of the Five Zang and Six Fu organs all ascend to nourish the eyes. If the blood and Qi are sufficient and full, vision will be clear and distinct; if the blood and Qi are deficient and exhausted, Wind pathogen may invade, causing the eyes to appear dim and vision unclear. Regarding treatments involving decoctions, hot compresses, acupuncture, and stone needles, there are separate specific prescriptions. Nourishing regimens and Daoyin exercises are attached below.
The *Yangsheng Fang* (Prescriptions for Nourishing Life) states: Indulgence in pleasure damages the Hun (Ethereal Soul), which connects to the eyes. Damage to the Liver results in dim vision.
The *Daoyin Fa* (Guiding and Pulling Methods) in the *Yangsheng Fang* states: Assume a squatting posture, lift the five toes of both feet using your hands, and bend your head down as far as possible. This allows the Qi of the Five Zang organs to circulate throughout the body. It treats deafness (inability to hear human speech) and blurred vision. Practicing this over a long period can turn white hair black again.
It also states: Lie supine and extend the toes of both feet upward, holding for five breaths, then stop. This guides the treatment of Bi syndrome in the waist and back, hemiplegia, and restores hearing. Long-term practice ensures that the sensory roots of the eyes and ears remain unobstructed.
It also states: Extend the left leg and flex the right knee inward, pressing it, holding for five breaths, then stop. This guides Lung Qi and dispels Wind-Deficiency, clarifying vision. Following these classics to guide the Qi of the Lungs and eliminate Wind-Deficiency diseases makes the eyes bright, allowing one to see colors at night just as clearly as during the day.
It also states: At cockcrow, rub both hands together until warm, then use them to steam/warm the eyes (Xi Mu). Repeat three times. Then press the eyes with fingers; divine light will appear on both sides. This clarifies vision and prevents pain.
It also states: Sit facing East, regulate breathing until the flow is smooth twice. Take saliva with the middle fingers of both hands seven times (two sevens), rub them together, and wipe the eyes. This clarifies vision. Rinse the mouth with sweet spring water and wash the eyes to remove nebulae and dirt, making the eyes clear. Internally, by absorbing Qi to cleanse the body, the internal essence becomes pure; externally, washing removes dust and obstacles.
It also states: While lying down, perform guiding movements three times, and massage the pulse points on the side of the neck with fingernails five times. This clarifies vision. Lie flat on your back, extend the head backward for three guiding movements, and massage the major pulses on the side of the neck with the fingernails of both hands five times. This eliminates ailments of dim vision. Long-term practice enables seeing colors at night. Persisting without cessation allows one to perceive all directions without limit.