Classical formulas can be used for symptoms that seem, on the surface, to be far removed from the traditional patterns. However, in some cases, the use of a formula has narrowed to the point where even symptoms mentioned in the classical literature are no longer closely associated with the pattern.
Read MoreClassical formulas can often be used effectively in ways that do not, upon initial investigation, seem linked to the original citation in the source text.
Read MoreIn 2016, the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine embarked on a new doctoral program. Throughout the entire program, students engage with medical Chinese. To this end, they read material about historical physicians, including Li Dong-Yuan and Zhu Dan-Xi, and material from classical texts. This article represents the work of these doctoral students in February 2017.
Read MoreThe subject of this case report is a 54-year-old male with right-sided rib pain of seven months duration. The patient presented with a hepatic lesion, diagnosed as either a liver cyst or hemangioma. This case employs bloodletting and external application of herbs to resolve the problem.
Read MorePapular urticaria is a pediatric disease commonly seen in both spring and autumn, which presents with recurring outbreaks of papules, vesicles, and itching. The author used the processed Chinese herb formula: Zhi Yang Xiang Bao Fang "Stop Itching Aromatic Wrap", which was worn as treatment for 50 cases. Notable results were achieved and are presented as follows.
Read MoreEnuresis is frequently encountered in children, while urinary incontinence is generally encountered in the elderly. Because the kidney controls urine and stool, and the urinary bladder governs restraint [of urine], our ancestors viewed these problems as being related to these organs. However, I have achieved satisfactory clinical results by treating enuresis and incontinence through the liver and the lungs.
Read MoreIn the Spring of 2018, 3rd year student Iris Cutler completed the following graduation project.
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