Understanding the Essentials of Zhang Zhongjing’s Formulas in the “Essentials of the Golden Chamber”

Understanding the Essentials of Zhang Zhongjing's Formulas in the "Essentials of the Golden Chamber"

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

A Practical Guide to the Essentials of Shang Han Lun Formulas

A Practical Guide to the Essentials of Shang Han Lun Formulas

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

A Comprehensive Understanding of the Treatise on Cold Damage: A Concise Version

A Comprehensive Understanding of the Treatise on Cold Damage: A Concise Version

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

Three Steps to Mastering the Treatise on Cold Damage

Three Steps to Mastering the Treatise on Cold Damage

Copyright Statement: This article is original and first published on the WeChat public account: Traditional Chinese Medicine Xiao Xiangru (ID: xiaoxiangru0011). Respect knowledge and labor; no authorization is needed for reprinting, but please be sure to indicate the original author. The Treatise on Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) has produced countless famous doctors and has … Read more

Study Notes on the Treatise on Cold Damage: Original Text Sections 11 and 12

Study Notes on the Treatise on Cold Damage: Original Text Sections 11 and 12

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

Collection of 108 Verses from the Treatise on Cold Damage

Collection of 108 Verses from the Treatise on Cold Damage

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

Collection of All Formulas from the Treatise on Cold Damage in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Collection of All Formulas from the Treatise on Cold Damage in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

A Practical Guide to the Essentials of Shang Han Lun

A Practical Guide to the Essentials of Shang Han Lun

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

TCM Classic Literature: Issue 18 – Treatise on Cold Damage, Section 53

TCM Classic Literature: Issue 18 - Treatise on Cold Damage, Section 53

The “Treatise on Cold Damage” (Shang Han Lun) originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty, authored by Zhang Ji (also known as Zhong Jing). This text is selected from the Ming Dynasty edition of “Zhong Jing’s Complete Works – Reprinted Song Version of Treatise on Cold Damage” by Zhao Kai Mei. The numbered sections following the … Read more

Important Passages from the Treatise on Cold Damage

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