Analysis of Pulse Diagnosis in Shang Han Lun: Part Four By Lai Haibiao 1. Floating Rapid Pulse The floating rapid pulse refers to a pulse that is both floating and rapid. A rapid pulse often indicates heat, but sometimes a deficiency syndrome can also present as a rapid pulse. 1. Floating Rapid Pulse Indicates Exterior … 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
The common cold is one of the most prevalent and ordinary illnesses. Many people believe that colds are only classified as wind-cold or wind-heat, but the classification is much more nuanced, and the differentiation is very detailed. Only with such precise differentiation can appropriate treatment be administered, leading to effective results. In this article, we … Read more
Understanding Exterior SyndromesXiao Xiangru1. Definition of Exterior SyndromesThe definition of exterior syndrome can be stated as follows: Exterior syndrome is a clinical manifestation caused by the invasion of cold pathogens into the muscle layer, which constrains the defensive qi (wei qi).According to this definition, it is impossible for exterior syndromes to arise from other causes, … 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
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
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
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
By Luo Huachang, TCM Practitioner Ancient TCM emphasizes prevention to ensure public health. In the cold winter months, cases of cold-induced febrile diseases often occur. When the body is inadvertently invaded by cold pathogens, typical symptoms such as severe headaches and body aches may arise. For those with strong constitutions, the conventional method of using … Read more
Efficacy and Optimal Solutions are two different outcomes. Only focusing on efficacy without considering the laws of human life is not being a good doctor. —— Dong Xuejun Fu Yang Lun Zhan // FU YANG LUN ZHAN // Debater I believe that what you proposed, Teacher Dong, that pure warming the middle and yang is … Read more