The famous Taoist priest of the Qing Dynasty, the 11th generation master of the Longmen sect of Quanzhen Dao: Liu Yiming, styled Wuyuanzi, also known as Supu Sanren, was a prominent figure in the field of Neidan (internal alchemy) and a renowned physician from Pingyang, Shanxi. Liu Yiming was skilled in utilizing external alchemical techniques … Read more
Floating Floating (fu) refers to a pulse that can be felt just beneath the skin’s surface; it is easily detected with light pressure. This indicates the initial invasion of cold pathogens into the Taiyang meridian, representing a superficial condition that can be resolved. However, treatment varies: if cold injures the nutritive qi (rong), resulting in … Read more
Article 222: If there is thirst and a desire to drink water, with dry mouth and tongue, Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang (White Tiger Decoction with Ginseng) is indicated. Pre-class consideration: Is it appropriate to use Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction) for this case? What syndrome necessitates the addition of ginseng? Article 222: … Read more
Thirst is one of the common clinical symptoms. In the “Jin Kui Yao Lue”, there are over 50 entries discussing thirst, which not only serves as a model for treating thirst syndromes in later generations but also effectively guides clinical practice to this day. The author intends to summarize its major treatment methods into 12 … 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
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
If the pulse is floating, there is fever, thirst for water, and difficulty in urination, then the prescription is Zhu Ling Tang (Zhu Ling Decoction). Combine the five ingredients with four liters of water, first boil four of the ingredients, take two liters, and strain; then dissolve A Jiao (Ejiao) in it. Take it warm, … Read more
Understanding Mixed Patterns of Deficiency and Excess in TCM Question: How to distinguish between Xu Han (Deficiency Cold) and Shi Han (Excess Cold) patterns? Answer: Xu Han is a state of deficiency cold due to Yang deficiency, characterized by cold limbs, preference for warm drinks, aversion to cold, and a deep pulse. Shi Han is … Read more
Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) Section 11: If a patient has a great fever but desires clothing, the heat is in the skin, and the cold is in the bone marrow; if the body is very cold but does not want to be near clothing, the cold is in the skin, and the … Read more
Click the blue words to follow us Cold and heat are the two fundamental categories for distinguishing the nature of diseases, summarizing the two types of syndromes reflecting the balance of Yin and Yang in the body. Generally speaking, cold syndromes are manifestations of insufficient Yang Qi or the invasion of cold pathogens, while heat … Read more