Abstract:This paper expounds the theoretical basis of the idea of cold and rheum producing wind by using the theory of harmful hyperactivity and responding inhibition. The six syndromes and respective treatment of ZHANG Zhongjing's idea of cold and rheum producing wind are summarized as follows. The cold and rheum producing wind of disharmony waterways type should adopt the method of warming the lung and unblocking yang as well as moving rheum and extinguishing wind. The one of failure of the spleen to transport water type should adopt the method of warming the spleen and reinforcing yang as well as dissolving rheum and extinguishing wind. The one of edema due to kidney deficiency type should adopt the method of warming the kidney to transform qi as well as expelling rheum and extinguishing wind. The one of incoordination of heart yang type should adopt the method of warming and unblocking heart yang as well as lowering rheum and extinguishing wind. The one of skin edema due to lung deficiency type should adopt the method of warming and unblocking the defensive qi of the lung as well as promoting urination and extinguishing wind. The one of rheum in the middle energizer type should adopt the method of warming the stomach and strengthening the spleen as well as dissipating rheum and extinguishing wind. The principles,methods,prescriptions,and medicinals of them are comprehensively analyzed.