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
I have written many articles on practical medical cases, and many readers have asked me how the theory of tongue diagnosis was formed.My theory of tongue diagnosis is based on the tongue diagnosis approach of the six meridians in the Treatise on Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun), without referencing many modern popular books and lectures … Read more
Editor: Xiao Yaotong The author Lin Haiyan is a fourth-term disciple of Master Xiao Xiangru, and this article was written at the conclusion of the study phase of the “Essentials of the Golden Chamber”. Sister Lin has clearly summarized her thoughts on the formulas prescribed by Zhang Zhongjing during her study of the “Essentials of … 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
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The path of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lies in extensive reading and studying, which allows for better inheritance of its essence and fosters innovation. Reading the classics is the first step and foundation; every TCM practitioner should meticulously study classical texts and apply them in clinical practice to enhance their ability to treat diseases. Let … 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
Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) 1. For Taiyang disease, with fever, sweating, aversion to wind, and a floating weak pulse. 2. For conditions with spontaneous sweating or intermittent fever and sweating. 3. For cases where sweating or purging has not resolved the exterior condition. 4. For Yangming disease, with a slow pulse, despite profuse … Read more
Tai Yang Disease The Tai Yang disease is caused by wind, treated primarily with Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction). For cold damage, use Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction). If both wind and cold are present, use a combination of Gui Zhi and Ma Huang in equal parts, known as Gui Zhi Ma Huang Ge … Read more