Wind dispelling

In traditional Chinese medicine theory, **"wind dispelling" (驱风，qu feng/expelling wind)** is a principle applied to treat diseases caused by "wind," a pathogenic factor believed to cause sudden, moving, or acute symptoms (such as headaches, tremors, skin rashes, and certain movement disorders)[1][2][3]. Wind is not a single molecule or protein, but a metaphorical description for a disease-causing influence, often linked to symptoms affecting the upper body or involving movement and change. "Wind-dispelling" is used to describe herbs/formulas or acupuncture points intended to counteract the effects of this pathogenic factor[1][2]. Common "wind-dispelling" herbs include Siler root and Acanthopanax; acupuncture points such as Fengmen (BL-12) and Fengchi (GB-20) are also utilized[2]. The biomedical mechanisms of these treatments are not classified under conventional molecular targets. Summary: "Wind dispelling" is **not a molecular or pharmacological target**. It is a core TCM theory and cannot be mapped to a specific biomedical entity. Attempts to characterize it as a molecular target are **incorrect**[1][2][3][4].

Other names

Expelling winddispelling wind-evilremoving windFeng Xie (风邪)wind pathogenic factorwind syndrome

In TCM, herbs/acupuncture are said to 'dispel wind' by restoring the balance of qi and body fluids.