TONG Xiaolin's Cold-Damp Epidemic Differentiation and Treatment Concepts and Diagnostic and Therapeutic Key Points
10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2023.22.015
- VernacularTitle:仝小林寒湿疫辨治思想及其诊疗要点
- Author:
Chongxiang XUE
1
;
Yingying YANG
2
;
Jinli LUO
3
;
Linhua ZHAO
4
;
Xiuyang LI
4
;
4
Author Information
1. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029
2. China-Japan Friendship Hospital/National Center for Integrative Medicine
3. Guangdong Yifang Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.
4. Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19);
cold-damp epidemic;
traditional Chinese medicine epidemic;
TONG Xiaolin
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2023;64(22):2354-2358
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Building on a clear understanding of the diagnosis and treatment patterns for cold-damp epidemics, and incorporating the insights of Academician TONG Xiaolin regarding the differentiation and treatment of such epidemics, this article have distilled the key diagnostic principles. These principles primarily entail observing color and pulse, initially distinguishing between yin and yang, with treatment focusing on dispelling cold and dampness. A comprehensive approach is adopted throughout treatment, with a combination of overall strategies and tailored treatments that evolve in line with the patient's condition. In critical and severe cases, particular attention is given to aspects such as sweating, pulse analysis, and consciousness, preventing the pathogen from penetrating deeply. Efforts are made to open and close organ networks, expelling external pathogens without fixating on resolving constipation. The dosage and efficacy of herbal remedies are adjusted based on individual circumstances and clinical symptoms. The objective is to eliminate pathogens comprehensively, while being vigilant against relapses, ultimately achieving a full recovery. This overview of the thought processes and clinical principles for diagnosing and treating cold-damp epidemics will guide precise clinical practices and provide a theoretical foundation for the involvement of traditional Chinese medicine in epidemic prevention and treatment.