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Interpretation of 15 Formulas from the Treatise on Cold Damage

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Interpretation of 15 Formulas from the Treatise on Cold Damage

The “Treatise on Cold Damage” (Shang Han Lun) was authored by the eminent physician Zhang Ji (also known as Zhongjing) during the Eastern Han Dynasty, completed in the early 8th century AD. The text consists of 16 volumes, 397 methods, and 113 formulas, structured around the six meridians and focusing on the patterns of febrile … Read more

Understanding Pulse Diagnosis: The Dual and Single String Pulses in Cold and Fluid Conditions

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Understanding Pulse Diagnosis: The Dual and Single String Pulses in Cold and Fluid Conditions

The dual string pulse indicates cold, as it is often found in cases of significant deficiency after purging. The single string pulse indicates fluid retention. — Jin Kui Yao Lue ​ This string pulse is primarily associated with cold and fluid retention, as well as pain, and is linked to the Shaoyang pulse, which is … Read more