Spleen and Stomach Theory

Author: Cheng Chuanhao
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Shang Gan Lun was written in the later years of Li Gao's life and is his representative work, emphasizing that "a person's health is based on stomach qi." This book extensively cites and verifies the ideas of Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon), Nan Jing (The Classic of Difficult Issues), Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases), and other physicians regarding the physiological and pathological aspects of the spleen and stomach, as well as their diagnostic and therapeutic principles. It systematically discusses the concept of disease diagnosis and treatment centered around the spleen and stomach. The first volume is based on Nei Jing and elaborates on the author's fundamental academic views on the physiology and pathology of the spleen and stomach. The second volume primarily discusses the theory that damage from diet and overexertion initially manifests as heat in the center and details the main uses, modifications, and combinations of formulas created by the author, such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Strengthen the Middle and Invigorate Qi Decoction). The third volume discusses the impact of spleen and stomach deficiency on other organs and the body's nine orifices, and includes 52 formulas for treating dietary damage to the spleen. This book has had an extremely profound influence on the development of traditional Chinese medical theory. The ancient sages praised it, saying: "The formulas of Master Dong Yuan are the royal path in medicine." This shows the recognition and admiration of later generations for his academic thoughts. This book is suitable for theoretical and clinical practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, students of traditional Chinese medical institutions, and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine for study and reference. This book is suitable for theoretical and clinical practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, students of traditional Chinese medical institutions, and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine for study and reference.