It's also a component of dust release,I think.
Ok here are some more strengths and weakness'
Weak to:Ice,it only decreases the ice's temperature.
Dark,obvious,it absorbs it.
Blast,ineffective.
Dust,lack the power to counter it.
Strong to:Rain,can blow the clouds away.
Storm,same as lightning.
Boil,blows the mist away.
Bugs,all elements are strong against them.Sound,as air is the medium for sound.
Shikotsumyaku,the bone thingie.Paper,can blow then away and also,sometimes cut through it.
Special:Crystal cant cristalize wind.
You can also use wind in combination with some earth techniques,it can increase the speed and range of earth projectiles,it can blow mud/rocks/dust at the opponent etc.