Author: Wang Hailong Institution: Yixian Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital The differentiation of diseases based on the Six Meridians is a complete theoretical system, thus all diseases in the world can be diagnosed and treated using the Six Meridians. The Qing Dynasty physician Ke Yunbo also stated: “Zhongjing’s Six Meridians serve as the legal basis for … Read more
Theoretical Issues in the Early Stage of Exogenous DiseasesXiao Xiangru1. What is the exterior syndrome (biao zheng)?2. Is the exterior syndrome equivalent to the early stage of exogenous diseases?3. What is the mechanism of the formation of “aversion to cold” (e han)?4. Can exogenous heat pathogens lead to “aversion to cold”?5. Can the severity of … Read more
Discussion on the Decoction Method of Zhang Zhongjing’s Formulas Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yang Wanzhang Having a sharp blade is not enough; without refined techniques, one cannot prevail. A physician must not only differentiate diseases and recognize patterns but also be cautious in prescribing formulas and medications. This … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. The term “combining cold and heat” refers to the use of both cold and heat properties in medicinal substances. In the eight therapeutic methods, it belongs to the warming and clearing methods, also known as the warming-clearing method. Cold and heat, … Read more
Author| Xue Bi Editor| Chun Feng Reviewer| Xiao Ye What should be done when cold and heat are mixed? Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes “Four Examinations and Eight Principles”. The so-called “Four Examinations” refers to what we commonly say as “observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse-taking”, while the “Eight Principles” refers to “yin, yang, exterior, interior, cold, … Read more
1 、Simultaneous Treatment of Exterior and InteriorThe treatment of exterior and interior diseases is based on two main principles: resolving the exterior and attacking the interior. During the progression of a disease, it is common to encounter simultaneous exterior and interior conditions. Zhongjing advocates that when the exterior is urgent, the exterior should be resolved … Read more
Introduction: Zhang Zhongjing’s pulse diagnosis is not merely a theoretical overview but is closely integrated with clinical practice. Today, we present an analysis of Zhang Zhongjing’s Xian pulse by Mr. Gu Juezhong from Ningxia Medical University. Mr. Gu’s reasoning is clear and well-founded, providing us with a correct method for interpreting Zhang Zhongjing’s pulse diagnosis. … Read more
Promoting Traditional Chinese Culture, Inheriting the Lifeblood Continuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The medicine of Qi Huang holds a crucial and significant position in traditional Chinese culture, being an inseparable part of it. Throughout the long river of history, it has condensed the wisdom of the Chinese people, contributing … Read more
Exploring the Deep Pulse: Insights from Zhang Zhongjing’s Pulse Theory 1. The Deep Pulse Indicates Both Interior and Exterior Conditions (1) In the “Treatise on Cold Damage” (Shang Han Lun), Section 148 states: “The deep pulse is also found in the interior.” 【Note】The deep pulse primarily indicates the interior, but it can also indicate the … Read more
The “Essentials of the Golden Chamber” (hereinafter referred to as “Golden Chamber”) is a monograph by Zhang Zhongjing on the treatment of internal injuries and miscellaneous diseases. The book records over forty diseases, covering internal, external, gynecological, and other categories, many of which fall under the category of luo disease (络病) and its related syndromes. … Read more