Professor LI Tingkai's experience in treating different diseases with the Chaihu plus Longgu Muli decoction
The Chaihu plus Longgu Muli decoction(柴胡加龙骨牡蛎汤)is from Shanghan Lun(《伤寒论》).The original prescription was used for chest fullness,upset,inhibited urination and other diseases caused by Taiyang(太 阳)disease.This prescription has the effect on reconciling Shaoyang(少 阳),clearing the Yang(阳)and relieving heat,and calming the nerves.It can make the pivot of Shaoyang work,and the triple energizer clear.The paper introduces four cases of insomnia,stomach stuffiness,hyperhidrosis and depression treated with the Chaihu plus Longgu Muli decoction.The insomnia is believed the syndrome of liver Qi(气)stagnation and Qi disturbance,and the basic treatment is to soothe the liver,relieve depression and regulate Qi.The stomach stuffiness is believed the syndrome of liver and stomach disharmony,and the treatment is to soothe the liver and regulate the stomach.The hyperhidrosis is believed the syndrome of liver lung Qi depression,and the treatment is to soothe the liver and regulate the lung.The depression is believed the syndrome of Qi disturbance,and the treatment is to regulate Qi and calm the mind.Although the clinical manifestations of these four cases are different,the causes are related to emotional changes.The liver is not regulated and the other organs are involved.Yin(阴)and Yang are not harmonious.It is appropriate to smooth Qi and adjust Yin and Yang.Therefore,the Chaihu plus Longgu Muli decoction is selected for treatment.After the application of the Chaihu plus Longgu Muli decoction,all cases get better curative effects.The author collected four medical cases of clinical application of the Chaihu plus Longgu Muli decoction,showed Professor LI Tingkai's superb diagnosis and treatment ideas,and provided references for clinical flexible use of classical prescriptions.
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