Analysis of the application of ironing therapy in the pre-Qin and Han dynasties
The pre-Qin and Han dynasties were the embryonic stage of the development of traditional Chinese medicine which is also the origin period of various external and internal treatments.As a kind of external treatment,ironing therapy has been recorded as early as in Prescriptions for Fifty-Two Diseases.However,it has not been specially studied in this period,especially in excavated literature,which is a pity.In order to show the application characteristics of ironing therapy in this period,this article collates and analyses the relevant records of ironing therapy mainly from prescription and indications in the published bamboo and silk medical books and handed down documents in the pre-Qin and Han dynasties.As a result,it can analyze the theoretical ideas and inspire the literature research and clinical application of ironing therapy.It was found that the ironing method was recorded in the Prescriptions for Fifty-Two Diseases,Miscellaneous Treatment Prescriptions,Prescriptions for Sixty Diseases,Liye Qin Bamboo Slips,Shennongs Herbal Classic,Huangdi Neijing and Shanghan Zabing Lun,indicating that it had been formed at least during the Warring States period.People treated mainly with pungent and warm herbs which are easy to find and use.Many prescriptions are spread and applauded in later ages.This therapy can be applied to internal,external,pediatric and ENT disease,initially showing its treatment principle.Besides,some original medicament must be used cautiously.We expect that more bamboo and silk documents can be published and further studied.
Pre-Qin and Han dynastiesIroning therapyPrescriptionTheoryBamboo and silk documentsHuangdi NeijingShanghan Zabing Lun
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