Category: Zui Hua Chuang Medical Cases
(chapter67)Discussion on Dianthus superbus (Hemostatic Herb)
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Mian Mountain, a grand landscape in Jiexiu region, Shanxi Province, features splendid peaks, deep valleys, and remarkable sites like Hugging-Belly Cliff (Baofu Ya) and Honeycomb Spring (Fengfang Quan). From summer to autumn, it attracts numerous visitors. The mountain abounds with rare flora, particularly medicinal herbs. Membranous Milkvetch (Mian Huangqi) and Ural Licorice (Fen Gancao) recorded…
(chapter66)Qi Stagnation Causing Amenorrhea
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Li Shouchang, a neighboring farmer, had a wife in her forties who suddenly developed amenorrhea (cessation of menstruation). The husband worked hard but struggled financially, and worse – he frequently verbally abused his wife when drunk. Years of emotional repression eventually made her ill. During a rainy summer, Li arrived mud-stained at my door. When…
(chapter65)Food Accumulation Leading to Amenorrhea
On Menstrual Cessation in Women Menstrual cessation (amenorrhea) can stem from various causes, each categorized as either “deficiency” (weakness) or “excess” (blockage). Correct diagnosis is critical: excess conditions require unblocking, while deficiency requires nourishment. Misdiagnosis can lead to severe consequences. Case Study: Ms. Wang My friend Wang Fuyou’s wife developed chronic digestive issues in childhood due to poverty and…
(chapter64)Spleen deficiency causes heavy uterine bleeding
In the autumn of the Wuwu year (an ancient Chinese calendar system), the second wife of my relative Mr. Zhang Qi developed severe metrorrhagia (abnormal uterine bleeding). She was under forty years old and happened to be the mother-in-law of the previously mentioned throat pain patient. Her family was extremely wealthy but lived far from…
(chapter63)Blood Deficiency with Liver Stagnation
A relative in our clan, Wang Danwen, had a mother who contracted an infectious disease (Yibing) during summer. Her illness lasted several months. Though she consulted multiple doctors and her symptoms gradually improved, she continued to experience fever, headaches, and chest discomfort. Her mood became unstable—she abruptly refused medication despite persistent by family and neighbors.…
(chapter62)Skin Macules from Yin Deficiency and Excessive Heat
My nephew Yingchang, who frequently traveled for business and had irregular eating habits, suddenly developed eruptive macules (known as ban zheng in Chinese medicine) in April. When the rashes were still indistinct, we consulted a physician named Dong. Mistaking it for seasonal influenza with indigestion, Dong prescribed Wuji San (Five Accumulations Powder) — a formula containing Cangzhu (Atractylodes rhizome), Jiegeng (Platycodon root), Chenpi (Tangerine peel),…
(chapter61)Yang Deficiency with Blood Heat Misdiagnosed as Rash Syndrome
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In our village, people often mistakenly refer to all bedridden patients as having “Cold Damage Fever Illness (伤寒热病),” while physicians routinely diagnose them with “Sweating Syndrome (汗症).” Few understand the fundamental differences between two distinct conditions: Cold Damage : Caused by genuine exposure to cold pathogens, requiring warm dispersing therapies per Zhang Zhongjing’s (张仲景) methods.…
(chapter60)Wind-Cold Edema Mistreated with Tonification
There’s a saying that “old doctors are more reliable,” but this isn’t necessarily true. Medical expertise depends on natural talent and accumulated knowledge. A bright mind with extensive study can excel even when young, while those lacking insight remain confused regardless of age. Let me illustrate this with a real case: My robust, seventy-year-old father…
(chapter59)Hyperactive Deficiency Fire Unresponsive to Heat-Clearing Purgation
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Unusual diseases can defy conventional understanding. When relying solely on standard treatments, results may fail. Here is a documented case: In mid-spring, the mother of Wang Danwen (a member of my clan) suddenly developed severe symptoms: extreme thirst, mental confusion, sudden dizziness, profuse sweating, a body burning “like fire,” and near-delirium. First Treatment Attempt: Diagnosis by…
(chapter58)Melancholy-Induced Disease with Progressive Loss of Leg and Eye Fu
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Here is the professional translation tailored for international readers, preserving all content with TCM terminology in standardized English + pinyin (without tones): Li Lianfang, a Provincial Graduate (Xiucai), studied with me in his youth. After repeatedly failing the county-level imperial examinations (Tongshi), he turned to commerce in Hubei Province. Later, he returned home unemployed and…
