Eight Principles Differentiation (Ba Gang Bian Zheng)
The Eight Principles (Ba Gang) refer to Yin, Yang, Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, and Excess. They are one of the theoretical foundations for differentiation and treatment in TCM. Through the four examinations (inspection, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation), after gathering diagnostic information, we analyze and summarize various aspects such as the depth of the disease, the nature of the pathogenic factors, and the strength of the body’s Zheng Qi (正气), categorizing them into eight different syndromes known as Eight Principles Differentiation.
Although the manifestations of diseases are extremely complex, they can generally be summarized using the Eight Principles. For instance, diseases can be classified into Yin syndromes and Yang syndromes; the depth of the disease can be divided into Exterior syndromes and Interior syndromes; the nature of the disease can be categorized into Cold syndromes and Heat syndromes; and the strength of the pathogenic and righteous Qi can be classified into Excess syndromes and Deficiency syndromes.
By applying the Eight Principles Differentiation, we can condense the intricate clinical manifestations into four pairs of guiding syndromes: Exterior-Interior, Cold-Heat, Deficiency-Excess, and Yin-Yang. This helps identify the key aspects of the disease, grasp its essentials, determine its type, and predict its trend, thus providing direction for treatment.
Yin and Yang can also encompass the other six principles, where Exterior, Heat, and Excess syndromes belong to Yang; while Interior, Cold, and Deficiency syndromes belong to Yin, making Yin and Yang the overarching principles within the Eight Principles.
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Over 300,000 words of “Wen Dao Nanyang Jing Fang Yi An Ji”—A comprehensive and systematic presentation of Mr. Yang Zhaolin’s application of classical formulas across various systems, as well as the clinical experiences of his disciples in applying classical formulas. The medical cases will be categorized by each system, named according to TCM disease names, written in the format of TCM medical cases, and include general information, chief complaints, present illness history, tongue and pulse diagnosis, past medical history, possibly relevant Western medical examinations, differentiation and treatment, classical text citations, pathogenesis, treatment principles, prescriptions, herbal compositions, usage, feedback on effects, and remarks, fully reflecting the treatment process, making it clear for readers while learning classical texts, understanding the reasons for medication, distinguishing similarities and differences between formulas, characteristics of herbal combinations, unique applications of individual herbs, precise differentiation, and secrets not commonly shared. The cases will also include Mr. Yang Zhaolin’s and his disciples’ experience formulas or secret prescriptions, which will be comprehensively presented to everyone, serving as an important reference for practitioners of TCM classical formulas. Zhang Zhongjing’s discipleship registration: Teacher Wang: 19139862173Yang Zhaolin’s diagnosis and treatment WeChat appointment: 19139862183, only accepting WeChat consultations (please make an appointment two days in advance).Introduction to Director Yang Zhaolin
Deputy Chief TCM Physician,Hometown of the Medical Sage Zhang Zhongjing,Expert in Febrile Diseases,Practitioner of Classical Formulas,Former Director of the TCM Department at the Original TCM Hospital.
Director of the Institute of TCM and Yi Studies
Honorary Dean of the Lakeside Classical Formula Academy
Founder of the “Four Dimensions and Three Essential Elements” discipleship model
Guiding Teacher of the Grassroots TCM Inheritance Characteristic Therapy Classical Formula Studio in Zhengzhou
Chairman of the Classical Formula Inheritance Working Committee of the Confucian Medicine Culture Research Association of Henan Province
Special invited expert for the “TCM is Coming” program of Henan Radio and Television
Executive Director of the Confucian Medicine Culture Research Association of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies
Director of the Chronic Disease Management Central Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies
Instructor of the “Ming Yi Lecture Hall” Community Service Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies
Expert team member of the Academic Expert Team of the Clinical Innovation Demonstration Base for Chronic Disease Management of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chief Lecturer of the Lakeside Classical Formula Academy for “Shang Han Lun” and “Jin Gui Yao Lue”
Author of “Classical Formula Studies”, “Clinical Practice of Classical Formulas”, “Wen Dao Nanyang Classical Formula Medical Cases”, and “Shen Nong’s Materia Medica Explained”, which are comprehensive summaries of the application of classical formulas across various disciplines, showcasing the practical application of classical formulas in clinical practice, focusing on main symptoms, emphasizing clinical practice, skillful clinical differentiation, and studying medical cases. Director Yang Zhaolin leads his disciples in a multi-disciplinary and multi-system approach to popularize classical formulas and inherit Zhang Zhongjing’s unique perspective on febrile diseases, making significant contributions to the development and revitalization of TCM. He has published over 30 papers, including “Pulse Theory in Jin Gui Yao Lue”, with “Successful Rescue of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Case with Myocardial Infarction” winning the first prize for excellent papers at the “National Conference on Integrative Medicine Emergency Rescue”.
By skillfully using classical formulas, often just a few doses can achieve ideal results. TCM does not differentiate between specialties; it has good efficacy in treating difficult and complicated diseases, chronic diseases, and common diseases, such as: gastric cancer, intestinal cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, and other tumor diseases, sequelae of stroke, stubborn insomnia, constipation, chest obstruction, deficiency labor, menstrual disorders, breast lumps, ovarian cysts, infertility, menopausal syndrome, male diseases, pediatric diseases, as well as rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, etc., all showing excellent treatment effects. He is referred to by peers as the “Master of Classical Formulas”.
Director Yang Zhaolin has summarized nearly thirty years of clinical experience with classical formulas, exploring his unique discipleship teaching model of “Four Dimensions and Three Essential Elements”, based on “Six Meridians Differentiation” and using TCM disease names as a system for teaching classical formulas, starting with the differentiation of “Yin and Yang”. The “Four Dimensions” are: differentiation of disease nature, differentiation of disease location, differentiation of Six Meridians, and differentiation of formula-syndrome; the “Three Essential Elements” are: holistic view, differentiation and treatment, and treatment management; mastering these according to the characteristics and rules of TCM, flexibly combining and applying other differentiation methods in TCM. He emphasizes reading the classics and practicing clinically, valuing the study of TCM classics, often integrating “Huang Di Nei Jing”, “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing”, “Shang Han Lun”, “Jin Gui Yao Lue”, and “Wen Bing Xue” into a cohesive system for systematic explanation.
Due to outstanding achievements in the research and popularization of classical formulas, Zhengzhou Health Commission has recognized it as a construction project for the “Grassroots TCM Inheritance Characteristic Therapy (Classical Formula) Studio”. Currently, his disciples are spread across the country, many of whom have become local renowned classical formula physicians. National TCM Master Zhang Lei has highly praised him, stating, “Promote TCM, inherit classical formulas!”
Congratulations to Zhengzhou Grassroots TCM Inheritance Characteristic Therapy Yang Zhaolin TCM (Comprehensive) Clinic for being a construction project of the Zhengzhou Health Commission.
Heir of Zhang Zhongjing, Model of Confucian Medicine—Remembering the Febrile Disease Practitioner Mr. Yang Zhaolin
Difficult Cases Seeking Zhang Zhongjing Case 64: Uterine Cancer Post-Hysterectomy Syndrome Case
Yang Zhaolin’s Zhang Zhongjing Discipleship 2024 Fifth Lecture (Total 74th Session) Successfully Concluded
Yang Zhaolin’s Tumor Medical Cases: 1. Esophageal Cancer, 2. Liver Cancer, 3. Intestinal Cancer, 4. Aplastic Anemia
Yang Zhaolin’s Outpatient Clinical Cases Series (Seven): Gastric Pain Case; Cough Case; Hypertension and Cervical Spondylosis Case; Leakage Case; Vaginal Discharge Case
Yang Zhaolin’s Outpatient Simple Cases Series (Ten): Chest Obstruction Case; Scrotal Itching Case; Pancreatitis Case; Rhinitis and Picky Eating Case; Bad Breath and Tongue Pain Case
Yang Zhaolin’s Zhang Zhongjing Discipleship Warnings: 30 Key Teachings
Passing on the Flame: In June 2024, Mr. Yang Zhaolin joyfully accepted over twenty new disciples of Zhang Zhongjing.
2024-2025 Yang Zhaolin Zhang Zhongjing Discipleship Teaching Plan (One) (Trial Operation)
2024-2025 Yang Zhaolin Zhang Zhongjing Discipleship Teaching Plan (Two) (Trial Operation)
Yang Zhaolin’s Outpatient Selected Cases on the 29th: Five Cases
Yang Zhaolin’s Difficult Cases Seeking Zhang Zhongjing Case 60: Brain Tumor Leading to Increased Intracranial Pressure Case
Yang Zhaolin’s Difficult Cases Seeking Zhang Zhongjing Case 59: Difficult Depression Case
Yang Zhaolin’s Difficult Cases Seeking Zhang Zhongjing Case 58: Fullness and Hardness in the Heart Area Case
Yang Zhaolin’s Difficult Cases Seeking Zhang Zhongjing Case 57: Thirst Case
