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Introduction to the Treatise on Cold Damage The Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) is a classic work of Han medicine authored by Zhang Zhongjing during the Eastern Han dynasty. It is a specialized text that elucidates the treatment principles for externally contracted febrile diseases, consisting of 12 volumes, of which 10 volumes and … Read more
Tai Yang Disease Tai Yang is primarily caused by wind, treated with Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction). For Shang Han (Cold Damage), use Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction). For simultaneous wind and cold, use Gui Zhi Ma Huang Ge Ban Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Ephedra Decoction in equal parts). If there is internal heat … Read more
Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine culture and emphasizing physical health Editor – Making Traditional Chinese Medicine more beautiful, interesting, and closer to life. Follow: Ai Shang Yi Thanks to netizen Yang Min Nai Gu for the compilation! Yang Min Nai Gu said: The Treatise on Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) is originally a comprehensive discussion on … Read more
The “Treatise on Cold Damage” (Shang Han Lun) was authored by the eminent physician Zhang Ji (also known as Zhongjing) during the Eastern Han Dynasty, completed in the early 8th century AD. The text consists of 16 volumes, 397 methods, and 113 formulas, structured around the six meridians and focusing on the patterns of febrile … Read more
Reading the preface of Zhang Zhongjing’s “Treatise on Cold Damage” states: “Diligently seek ancient teachings, widely gather various methods… thus the Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases is compiled into sixteen volumes.” Originally, the “Treatise on Cold Damage” was called “Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases,” and “Treatise on Cold Damage” is merely … Read more
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The “Treatise on Cold Damage” (Shang Han Lun) is the first comprehensive book in China that integrates theory, law, prescriptions, and medicines for syndrome differentiation and treatment. It is both a summary of the theories and experiences of predecessors and a recreation of the academic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). However, many people say … Read more
1 Gui Zhi Decoction Class (Twenty-One Formulas) 1. Gui Zhi Decoction: The formula consists of Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Bai Shao (White Peony), and Gan Cao (Licorice), with the addition of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Da Zao (Jujube). Take warm with congee to induce slight sweating, harmonizing Ying and Wei to relieve the exterior. … Read more
Learning TCM · Reading the Classics Principles of Differentiation and Treatment Established The classics of Cold Damage should always be respected The “Preface to the Treatise on Cold Damage” is the original preface to the “Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases”. During its transmission, it was compiled by later generations, gathering the content related … Read more
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Original Text from the Treatise on Cold Damage For those who have had a cold for five or six days, with vomiting and fever, the symptoms of Chai Hu Tang (Bupleurum Decoction) are present. If other medications are administered and the symptoms of Chai Hu (Bupleurum) persist, then Chai Hu Tang should be given again. … Read more