In the Northern Song Dynasty, in Xinxiang, Henan, the Taizong emperor decreed that “the Hanlin Medical Officials should each present their family traditions and experience formulas.” The Jinan military governor Gao Jichong compiled his family’s collection of the “Shang Han Lun” into the official records, which was initially included in the “Tai Ping Sheng Hui … Read more
In honor of Huang Yuanyu! 。 Golden ChamberSuspension ExplanationVolume One Organs and Meridians Sixteen Chapters The organs and meridians are hidden and invisible, yet their external manifestations are evident. For instance, symptoms such as sound, odor, color, pulse, cold, heat, pain, itching, emotions like joy, anger, love, and hate, as well as excretion, drinking, and … Read more
Golden Chamber Essentials The Golden Chamber Essentials (Jin Kui Yao Lue) is a section of the Shang Han Za Bing Lun written by the renowned Eastern Han physician Zhang Zhongjing. It is also the earliest existing text in China that discusses the diagnosis and treatment of miscellaneous diseases. The Golden Chamber Essentials contains foundational theories … Read more
Copyright Statement:This article is original and first published on WeChat public account: Xiao Xiangru Channel (ID: xiaoxiangru0011). Respect knowledge and labor; no authorization is needed for reprinting, but please be sure to indicate the original author. Why do we always feel that the ‘Shang Han Lun’ is excellent, while the ‘Jin Kui Yao Lue’ seems … Read more
Great physicians cultivate the righteous Qi of the universe, embodying the grand view of heaven and earth. Chapter 1: The Sequence of Diseases of the Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians – Section 16 Diseases of the Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians Section 16 The Master said: Each of the five Zang organs has its own ailments that … Read more
Upon seeing this title, one might think that Tie Shou Tong Jun is rather uninteresting! Is it necessary to discuss something that is already understood?! It must be discussed! It is essential to discuss! Why is that? Because the clear aspects regarding the Jin Kui Yao Lue have been obscured and overlooked! First, let’s talk … Read more
1 Ren Shen Tang (Ginseng Decoction)——(Shen Cao Bai Jiang): This is the Li Zhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) with Pao Jiang (processed ginger) replaced by Gan Jiang (dried ginger). Fresh ginger is used for its pungent dispersing properties, while Pao Jiang retains warmth without dispersing, and Gan Jiang is warmer with less dispersing effect. … Read more
Jin Gui Yao Lue Article Eight Original Text Question: What does it mean to have “not yet arrived but has arrived”[1], “has arrived but not arrived”, “has arrived but does not leave”, and “has arrived but is excessive”? The Master said: After the winter solstice, at midnight of the first Jiazi[2], the Shaoyang[3] begins to … Read more
Chinese Medicine Academy xyzych1988 This article is excerpted from the “Lecture on the Essentials of the Golden Cabinet”. For more details, click the “Read the original text” at the bottom left of the article. Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine Li Jinyong How to Study the ‘Essentials of the Golden Cabinet’ This book summarizes the rich … Read more
Seven-Character Mnemonic Method of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber Special Reminder This content is intended for use by clinical practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for pattern differentiation and treatment. Unauthorized use by non-medical personnel is prohibited. Any consequences arising from unauthorized use are not the responsibility of this platform. Seven-Character Mnemonic Method of … Read more