San Ren Tang

The Key to Treating External Pathogenic Diseases: Addressing Dampness When Sweating Does Not Resolve

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The Key to Treating External Pathogenic Diseases: Addressing Dampness When Sweating Does Not Resolve

Introduction: The presence or absence of sweating in external pathogenic diseases is crucial for recovery. However, when sweating does not resolve the condition, the external pathogenic factors are either “wind or dampness.” Pei Yongqing elaborated on his clinical thoughts and experiences regarding this matter.In treating external pathogenic surface conditions, doctors generally employ the “sweating method” … Read more

Avoid Supplementing When Damp-Heat is Accumulated

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Avoid Supplementing When Damp-Heat is Accumulated

During the rainy season, a tea merchant in his forties rushed into the clinic, drenched in sweat: “Doctor, I’ve taken three doses of wild ginseng, but why do I feel more fatigued?”Upon examining his tongue, which was thick and yellow like moss on a stone, and his pulse, slippery and rapid like bubbles in a … Read more

Eliminating Damp-Heat in the Body: The Efficacy of San Ren Tang

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Eliminating Damp-Heat in the Body: The Efficacy of San Ren Tang

Ancient wisdom states: “A thousand colds can be easily dispelled, but dampness is hard to eliminate.” Indeed, dampness in the body is difficult to eradicate completely. Dampness acts like a thief, infiltrating everywhere without a trace. When dampness affects the hair, it becomes greasy; when it affects the skin, it leads to eczema; on the … Read more

Treatment of Upper Jiao Damp-Heat Syndrome

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Treatment of Upper Jiao Damp-Heat Syndrome

Treatment of Upper Jiao Damp-Heat Syndrome Continuation from last issue: Overview of Damp-Heat Diseases 1. Characteristics of the Syndrome The Upper Jiao Damp-Heat syndrome represents the initial stage of damp-heat disease. The path of pathogenic invasion is primarily through the mouth and nose. It may occur due to the combination of damp and heat evils … Read more

Notes on Warm Diseases (40) Differentiation and Treatment of Damp-Heat (4)

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Notes on Warm Diseases (40) Differentiation and Treatment of Damp-Heat (4)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Learning 【Original Text】 Damp-heat syndrome, with menstrual flow arriving, strong fever and thirst, delirium and confusion, chest and abdominal pain or tongue without coating, pulse slippery and rapid, evil invading the Ying level, should use large doses of Xījiǎo (Rhinoceros Horn), Zǐcǎo … Read more

Two Methods to Eliminate Damp-Heat

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Two Methods to Eliminate Damp-Heat

“A series of articles on the ‘Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine’ aims to help everyone better learn TCM and break out of the strange cycle of ‘only seeking formulas, not learning medicine.’ We will use vivid and interesting language and fascinating phenomena to unveil the mysteries of TCM, opening the door to a new world, … Read more