One of the six External Pathogenic Factors. Wind has the characteristics of moving upward and attacking the exterior areas of the body. It is also a “leading pathogen” that can lead other External Pathogenic Factors into the body, such as cold, heat, or dampness. Most febrile diseases are diagnosed as an invasion of external wind. Wind that is produced internally by a disharmony of the Zang Fu is an entirely different phenomenon than external wind. Internal wind refers to convulsions, tremors, seizures, and other such diseases.
Gas which forms in the digestive system and escapes through the anus.
An uncomfortable feeling caused by the accumulation of gas in the upper digestive system.
Flatulence, a frequently used term for the gas found in the gastrointestinal system, can be released either orally or rectally.
During feeding, babies frequently ingest air, and unless the baby burps to release this air, it can accumulate in the stomach, leading to discomfort.