Chinese Medical Great Works (8)

Author: Cao Bingzhang
Editor: Wu Shaozhen
Publisher:
Publishing Date: 1997-10-01
Features: Selected Cases from Meishoutang by Ye Gui of the Qing Dynasty. Ye Gui, styled Tianshi, also known as Xiangyan, was a native of Wuxian. Compiled by Guo Weijun. Guo Weijun, styled Wensheng, was also a native of Wuxian. This compilation is Guo Weijun’s collection of genuine cases from Meishoutang Tianshi. The upper volume lists spring warmth, seasonal fevers, summer heat, dryness, cold, winter warmth, and malaria, while the lower volume includes gynecology, pediatrics, smallpox, and external medicine. Its various dangerous conditions and applies rigorous empirical methods, with complete and thorough treatments listed for each case, avoiding redundancy and complexity. Different syndromes are treated with different methods, and it differs from the Ye An Cunzhen. The Ye An Cunzhen focuses on internal injuries and chronic fatigue, while this book covers seasonal fevers, gynecology, pediatrics, and smallpox. The preface of the Ye An Cunzhen mentions: "I also have several volumes of gynecology at home, which are currently being compiled and have not yet been completed. They will be published in the future." This may be similar to this work. However, many miscellaneous conditions are not covered, so it may not be as valuable as a gem. The book is an ancient manuscript, and Cao Bingzhang acquired it at a high price. His discussions on diseases and medications are like those of an experienced judge, accurately targeting the condition and greatly benefiting future learners. Therefore, he published this collection for reference. Excerpt:
Fresh earthbone bark, large sandalwood root, raw licorice, Jiading, roasted Fritillaria cirrhosa, silver flower
Wind-heat unresolved, early coolness and late heat, crimson tongue and thirst, unresolved heat and depleted yin fluids; loss of hunger due to consumed gastric juices. Nourish yin and harmonize yang to revive the stomach.
Light Gentiana scabra, plum, Artemisia argyi, raw white peony, orange peel, turtle shell
Internal wind-heat, tidal fever and loose stools. Worse at night than during the day, indicating shallow yin fluids in youth. Zhang Zhongjing’s Classic of Medicine prescribes Gentiana scabra decoction for spring fever affecting the liver and gallbladder.
Gentiana scabra, apricot kernel, light bamboo leaves, raw white peony, ginger, woodford
Deep wind-heat, sore throat, stuffy chest, loose stools, and involvement of all three jiao circuits, with fear of collapse due to extreme heat.
Light Gentiana scabra, cinnamon bark, apricot kernel, raw white peony, plum, light bamboo leaves
Wind-heat entering the lungs, impaired lung qi descent, accumulated heat and phlegm, cough, and restlessness. For the elderly with accumulated fatigue, is appropriate, as wind-heat is resolved by nourishing and moistening.
Mulberry leaves, sweet apricot kernel,, sugar dates, sandalwood root,, bamboo leaves
Left empty heat, yang not latent, spitting saliva. Roasted EJiao, roasted, raw white peony, egg yolk, roasted, ginger,
Large pulse, dry throat, frequent coughing, abdominal discomfort after eating—this is long-standing wind-heat and internal heat from exhaustion, with depleted fluids and dryness.
Winter mulberry leaves, sweet apricot kernel,, sugar juice, large sandalwood root,,, juice
Wind-heat entering the lungs, cough, firm and rapid pulse, night sweats—previously depleted yin fluids, prone to blood loss, and avoiding dispersing bitter and acrid herbs. Wind-heat should be resolved by nourishing and moistening.
Mulberry leaves, sweet apricot kernel, roasted, white sandalwood root,,,
Wind-heat unresolved, impaired lung qi, alternating chills and fever, sweating, hemoptysis, and liver reversal due to anger. Treat both internal and external causes.
Reed root juice, apricot kernel, moutan, dark, white rice,
, epigastric and abdominal pain, loose stools with undigested food, wind-heat and pathogenic heat clashing, impaired qi descent—advance the method of opening the to nourish qi and transform pathogens, and relief can be achieved with improved urination.
Reed root juice, mulberry leaves, gourd rind,, apricot kernel,,, orange peel
Wind-heat entering the lungs, impaired lung qi descent, qi stagnation in the upper palace, dispersing herbs would violate wind-heat and deplete fluids, causing thirst, gas, abdominal pain, and vomiting, with damaged stomach meridians.
Mulberry leaves, apricot kernel, ,,,,
Swelling face, sore throat—unresolved wind-heat, use mild bitter and acrid herbs for dispersion and descent.
Mulberry leaves, large sandalwood root, ,,,
Wind-heat rising, headache and shortness of breath—treat the . For wine drinkers with chronic phlegm-heat, bitter descent is appropriate.
Apricot kernel,,,, orange peel, Gentiana scabra, white peony,
Wind-heat entering the , qi stagnation and heat accumulation, shortness of breath, thirst, and disharmony of, with pain throughout the body. Right-sided rapid pulse, risk of blood loss.
Mulberry leaves, apricot kernel,,,,
Unresolved wind-heat, sudden cough and vomiting—use mild diuresis to clear heat and calm the stomach.
Reed root, apricot kernel,,, mulberry leaves,
Wind-heat with yang inversion, vomiting—,,, mulberry leaves, large sandalwood root,
External cold and internal heat, wind-heat qi inversion causing vomiting. Young , apricot kernel, Gentiana scabra, winter mulberry leaves, orange peel,
Wind-heat vomiting—light Gentiana scabra,,,,,,,,
Mild wind-heat, mistaken sweating causing surface deficiency, chills and spontaneous sweating. First use the Jianzhong method to harmonize , then follow with tonics for balance.
Yesterday’s Jianzhong method was used due to surface qi deficiency, chills, and sweating, focusing on protecting yang and regulating . Today’s Golden Cabinet is used to nourish fluids, slightly restoring, then consider strong tonics to avoid imbalance.
Roasted,, sweet pear juice,,,
Long-term cough with voice loss—using to nourish qi in late winter was effective. In spring, wind-heat with dryness affecting sweat is like forcing yang with fire. However, Zhang Zhongjing’s rescue for and is different from this condition of wind-heat with unresolved sweating, which should be treated with .
Cough for two years, weight loss, reduced appetite. Winter throat swelling gradually painful, indicating water deficiency and uncontrolled yang. Spring’s rising qi and abundant sun all lack upper yin support, with yang congestion at the top, causing throat obstruction. Recent chills and fever, wind-heat exterior—small and rapid pulse, indicating yin injury, avoiding acrid dispersing herbs.
Mulberry leaves,,,,,
Back cold with fever, occurring in the evening—night restlessness, vomiting after eating, long-term liver yin deficiency with uncontrolled yang. Wind-heat is exterior but prolonged, leading to internal deficiency.
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Winter wind-heat internally, spring chills and fever, cough, body pain, gradual sweating for relief—similar to wind-malaria, treat with .
Wind-heat like with fatigue, internal heat and yin deficiency—Rhinoceros horn and with and .
Wind-heat entering the upper body, qi stagnation and heat generation, sore throat and frequent cough, triggering phlegm and blood. Clear the upper palace with light diet.
Mulberry leaves,,,,,,,
Wind-heat upper stagnation, caused by cold and warmth invading the lungs—mild clearing and resolving, avoiding dispersing herbs.
Apricot kernel,,,, mulberry leaves,,
Qi inversion and phlegm rising, breathlessness—still use clearing and resolving.
Apricot kernel,,,, mulberry leaves,,,
Wind-heat stagnation and heat rising, causing to rise—thirst, restlessness, coughing with saliva. Lower deficiency and upper excess—still use mild clearing.
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Red face, cold feet, deep and wiry thin pulse, short breath with sound, drowsiness, continuous dripping discharge—lower deficiency failing to hold; drink turbidity rising, cough without end. For drink-related cough, treat the drink. Zhang Zhongjing says shortness of breath with is external drink affecting the spleen—regulate to move fluids; internal drink affects the kidneys—use with.
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Left-sided rapid pulse, inability to speak, difficulty drinking leading to choking and gasping—wind-heat internally, water deficiency, dryness, heat rising causing heat stroke. Elderly, indicating decline.
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Long-term deficiency and exhaustion, not recovered for years. Spring’s yang, wind-heat invades yin, chills and fever, no appetite, epigastric fullness, impaired stomach qi, side sleeping with coughing—serious condition, uncertain outcome.
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Internal injury from fright and worry, liver damage, wind-heat invades internally, descends to , thirst, vomiting, heavy sweating, chest and abdominal pain. Gradual argument shows all are internal conditions beyond half a month. Left-sided rapid pulse like a blade, deafness, restlessness—does not match the pulse and symptoms? Use method to hope for clarity and avoid collapse.
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Yang hyperactivity and yin deficiency, restlessness, delirium, no sleep—without, how to achieve clarity? Treat , extinguish internal wind, harmonize and calm.
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