{"collection":"Taoism","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/tao/kfu/kfu032.htm","path":"tao/kfu/kfu032.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/tao/kfu/kfu032.htm","text":"Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics, by John Dudgeon, [1895]\nNo. 4.\u2014The Immortal with the Iron Crutch pointing the Way.\u2014For the cure of paralysis.\nThis disease is supposed by the Chinese to be caused by phlegm blocking up the passages; that on the left is called tan (#), that on the right hwan (#).\nStand firmly, point with the right hand to the right, eyes to be directed to the left, wove the air round in 24 mouthfuls. Let the left foot point to the front, look to the right and left, move the air round in 24 mouthfuls, then the right foot in front.\nThe Harmonizing Air Powder.\n\"The Immortal with the Iron Staff\" is included by Tauist writers in the category of the Eight Immortals. His surname was Li. He is largely represented in Chinese legendary lore. No precise period is assigned to his existence upon earth. His disembodied spirit entered the body of a lame and crooked beggar, and in this shape the philosopher continued his existence, supporting his halting footsteps with an iron staff. Hence his name, T\u2018ieh Kwai.","title":"Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics: Medicinal Kung: No. 4.\u2014The Immortal with the Iron Crutch pointing the Way","type":"page"}