Analysis on Similarities and Differences in the Academic Thoughts of Treatment of Tympanites by Xin'an Doctors of Sun Yikui and Gong Tingxian
Sun Yikui and Gong Tingxian both pay attention to the acquired spleen soil,anger damage to the liver,and elderly patients with physical deficiency in the treatment of tympanites.Spleen disease affects the liver,and liver disease affects the spleen.The liver and spleen are the key locations of tympanites.In terms of treatment,warming the spleen and lifting qi being the key.Gong Tingxian believed that the yin injury of the spleen and soil is of utmost importance.Therefore,based on the spleen and stomach,he often used the method of strengthening the spleen,promoting the flow of water,and widening the middle.The prescription is based on Sijunzi Decoction and Pingwei Powder;at the same time,attention should be paid to the use of drug formulations,such as decoction pills,powder pills,and processed drugs,which have the characteristics of simplicity and low cost.Sun Yikui believed that water deficiency was due to the deficiency cold of lower energizer.Therefore,he created Zhuangyuan Decoction,which should warm and replenish the lower original qi,making the fire qi abundant and the moisture evaporate.The stomach is warm,and the grain food is easy to dissolve,which is full and broad,reflecting the idea of consolidating the foundation and cultivating original qi.