The COVID-19 pandemic has gradually faded from our view, but recently it has shown a slight resurgence. Therefore, I thought it would be a good opportunity to reorganize some content regarding exogenous diseases. First, it is essential to understand that exogenous wind-cold, whether it is COVID-19, H1N1, other influenza viruses, or a common cold, is … Read more
[Introduction to Floating Pulse Characteristics] The “Pulse Classic” states: “A floating and large pulse indicates wind stroke with heavy head and nasal congestion. A floating and slow pulse indicates numbness of the skin, with wind-cold invading the muscles. A floating and slippery pulse indicates food retention. A floating and short pulse indicates lung injury, with … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth.Each category of formulas in the Treatise on Febrile Diseases has a foundational formula (except for miscellaneous formulas). Understanding the foundational formula in each category will aid in learning and applying similar formulas. Today, we will categorize them. 1. Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Bao Yanju. Today, I will continue to share with you about the deep pulse (沉脉, chén mài). Previously, we discussed some characteristics of the deep pulse, its corresponding locations, clinical manifestations, and some prescriptions for related conditions. Now, I will further explain the clinical applications of the deep pulse. When the … Read more
Dr. Xiao Bai:Clinical references for TCM cases and discussionsInterpretation and Explanation of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber (3)Treatment of Spasmodic Damp Heat Disease and Pulse – Part Two ● Spasmodic Disease SectionWang Donghai【Original Text】 The patient has a hot body and cold feet, a stiff neck, aversion to cold, occasional head heat, a red … Read more
1. For Taiyang disease, the pulse is floating, with stiffness and pain in the head and neck, and aversion to cold. (1) 2. In Taiyang disease, if there is fever, sweating, aversion to wind, and a slow pulse, it is called a wind stroke. (2) 3. In Taiyang disease, whether there is fever or not, … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) is a common traditional Chinese herb, derived from the dried roots of the herbaceous plant Paeonia lactiflora, primarily produced in Hunan, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces, growing in hilly areas or grasslands. According to legend, during the late Eastern Han dynasty, the renowned physician Hua Tuo established the first medicinal herb garden … Read more
Analysis of Floating Pulse and Related Pulse Types According to the “Pulse Classic”: “A floating and large pulse indicates a heavy head and nasal congestion due to wind. A floating and slow pulse suggests numbness of the skin, with wind and cold entering the muscles. A floating and slippery pulse indicates food retention. A short … Read more