Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang 1.Six Major Principles and Pathogenesis of Cold Damage1. Taiyang Disease Pulse and Symptom Outline: The disease of Taiyang manifests as a floating pulse. Symptoms include stiffness and pain in the head and neck, along with aversion to cold.Pathogenesis: … Read more
“Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage) originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty, authored by Zhang Ji (also known as Zhongjing). This text is selected from the Ming Dynasty edition of “Zhongjing Quanshu – Reprint of the Song Version of Shang Han Lun” by Zhao Kaimei. The numbered references following the original text were added … Read more
1. Important Passages from the Treatise on Cold Damage 1. In the case of Taiyang disease, the pulse is floating, with stiffness and pain in the head and neck, accompanied by aversion to cold. 2. In Taiyang disease, if there is fever, sweating, aversion to wind, and a slow pulse, it is termed a wind … Read more
The Treatise on Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) is one of the four great classics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and serves as a specialized text on exogenous diseases that closely integrates theory and clinical practice. Its established system of “tang fang” (decoction formulas) for pattern differentiation and treatment has become a hallmark of TCM, … Read more
01Since the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), there has been an emphasis on the importance of the body’s zhengqi (正气, vital energy). Only when the zhengqi is abundant and strong can one resist the invasion of pathogens. This embodies the principle of “when zhengqi is present, evil cannot invade.” However, in reality, not everyone … Read more
↑Click the card above to follow me↑ 【This article is part of: Dr. Peng’s Lecture Series on the Huangdi Neijing (with audio) – Essence Volume – One Thousand One Hundred and Two。（More exciting content is continuously updated…）】 “The Yellow Emperor asked: Now, those with febrile diseases are all similar to cold damage; some recover while … Read more
Xiao Xiangru notes: Zhang Kouqi, a disciple from the Shanxi Liulin County People’s Hospital, has become a renowned physician in Shanxi. With rich clinical experience and quick thinking, he seems to be born for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). After entering the school, he thoroughly understood and accurately applied my “Diagnosis and Treatment System for External … Read more
The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine – Suwen Chapter 31 Discussion on Heat (Part Four) The Eight Principles of Differentiation for Exogenous Diseases such as Cold Damage Exogenous diseases such as Cold Damage can be differentiated using the “Eight Principles” based on pulse and symptoms. “Exterior and Interior” refers to the areas of struggle between … Read more
Introduction:Xiong Zhicheng is a fourth-generation disciple of Master Xiao Xiangru. Today, let us revisit the content related to external pathogenic diseases as recorded by Brother Xiong from the book “Reconstruction”. Reconstructing the Diagnostic and Treatment System for Early External Pathogenic Diseases Careful reading of the book “Reconstruction” reveals the immense effort and dedication the … Read more
Dr. Liu specializes in treating exogenous febrile diseases, particularly in the management of colds and influenza. His unique insights span diagnosis, treatment principles, prescriptions, and medication.（一）Principles and Methods, Respecting the ClassicsFirstly, Dr. Liu’s understanding of colds and influenza is deeply rooted in classical texts. The “Nanjing – Difficulties 58” states: “There are five types of … Read more