I Can Talk to the Internal Organs

Chapter 356 - 322: The Laws of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Lu Jiu carefully contemplated what Shang Yehua had just said.

In fact, the meaning was quite similar to what he had understood before.

Initially, he thought that a true top doctor needs to understand Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism.

Because illness in a person is invariably related to oneself, family, society, and nature.

But he actually overlooked one point.

That is, understanding knowledge does not necessarily generate wisdom.

Wisdom is not accumulated through knowledge.

Why do practitioners of Chinese medicine study The Book of Changes?

Because The Book of Changes can unlock wisdom!

What it expounds upon are the most fundamental rules of the universe.

Understanding The Book of Changes is tantamount to understanding the rules governing the operation of all things, just as reading history can make one wise.

With wisdom, the more knowledge, the better, because wisdom helps you filter out useful things, and you can apply them reasonably.

If there is no wisdom, then the more knowledge, the worse, and you can only end up as a walking library.

Just looking learned!

Medicine is the study of life, so calling it a life science is not an exaggeration.

Therefore, if life science does not study the activities of life, how can it understand under what conditions life is healthy and under what conditions it gets sick?

If research is necessary, then it is inevitable to study the rules of the universe.

Only by understanding this can a series of life science knowledge be developed based on it.

Just like the three laws of physics.

And The Book of Changes is the equivalent of a law in Chinese medicine!

Perhaps, precisely because Wei Zhengxian had a foundation in studying with the Daoist School, he was able to surpass others in such a short time and become a pinnacle figure in Chinese medicine.

In the future, it might be worthwhile to lecture on The Book of Changes in the hospital and then select some gifted Chinese medicine practitioners for in-depth study.

Understanding the rules first before studying Chinese medicine might achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Indeed, it is still necessary to learn Chinese medicine according to the ancient cultivation model.

In ancient times, scholars often became doctors if they failed in officialdom.

Clearly, these knowledgeable people generally considered Chinese medicine as a second means of livelihood.

In other words, if Chinese medicine teaching is conducted following the Huaxia ancient way of cultivating students.

Then, even if they could not become the top Chinese medicine practitioners, being a competent one would be more than enough.

Unfortunately, with the current knowledge structure, it is challenging to replicate such an ancient cultivation model.

After all, many people find it quite challenging to understand the meanings of classical literature.

"If you want to escape disease-symptom thinking, you cannot limit yourself to the knowledge of Chinese medicine, so for those who wish to enter the Upper Medical Realm, studying The Book of Changes is indispensable!" said Lu Jiu.

Shang Yehua nodded, "That’s right, I don’t know if I can reach the Upper Medical Realm in this lifetime, I really wonder what that scene would be like."

Anyone studying Chinese medicine hopes to become the top Chinese medicine practitioner.

Because most Chinese medicine practitioners with such aspirations have a profound admiration for those legendary physicians from ancient times.

Bian Que, Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhongjing, Sun Simiao... These renowned physicians from the history books also studied Qihuang Skill.

Today, although there have been some changes in what they learn compared to these ancient figures, the general heritage has not been interrupted.

Therefore, many also wish to see what the world of a legendary physician is truly like.

Unfortunately, this is destined to be a ladder to heaven.

While the two were casually chatting, the lamp on the table lit up.

The second patient soon arrived at the consultation room.

This was a female patient, appearing to be in her thirties or forties.

"Doctor, please take a look. I can’t smell anything with my nose?" Deng Mengxue hurriedly sat in front of Lu Jiu.

She didn’t care about Lu Jiu’s age.

After all, the reputation of Wei Medical Hall in Jinling is quite solid.

Upon hearing this, Lu Jiu asked, "Since when have you been unable to smell anything?"

Deng Mengxue replied, "Since the day before yesterday."

Lu Jiu asked, "Do you have a lot of nasal mucus?"

Deng Mengxue sniffed, "A lot."

Lu Jiu asked again, "Do you have a headache?"

Deng Mengxue nodded, "A terrible headache, it feels like my brain is aching. If I shake slightly, it feels like my brain is moving, and I have a fever and a cough. I used to get colds just like now, but I’ve never lost my sense of smell."

"Previously, I’ve tested positive twice, and I only had a sore throat. Although my nose was always blocked and not very sensitive to smells, it never got to the point of losing my sense of smell. But I don’t know why this time, I tested and didn’t show positive, but suddenly couldn’t smell anything."

Previously, many people experienced a loss of smell after testing positive.

Deng Mengxue didn’t show this kind of aftereffect during the peak time of the epidemic, but now, when it’s been a year since the pandemic passed, she’s experiencing a loss of smell.

This is indeed surprising.

However, in Chinese medicine, the loss of smell often involves three scenarios.

First is wind-heat in the Lung Meridian, second is heat retention in the Gallbladder Meridian, and third is damp-heat obstructing the orifices.

In this season, wind evil and heat evil entering the body is also a very common phenomenon. If there is also dampness in the body, it is highly likely that one of the above three scenarios will occur, then naturally, the sense of smell may temporarily degrade or even fail.

This is similar to what is now called acute or chronic rhinitis, or acute or chronic sinusitis.

However, in Chinese medicine, it is called "nasal congestion," and in severe cases, "nasal leakage."

Based on the inquiry just now, combined with Deng Mengxue’s complexion.

Undoubtedly, there is a problem with the lungs.

As is well known, the lungs open in the nose, and here at the nose is also the starting point of the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming.

In other words, nose problems are mostly related to the lungs and spleen and stomach.

This is why when many people catch a cold, the first discomfort is usually with the nose.

Most wind-cold and wind-heat first invade the body’s surface, and the lungs govern the surface, naturally reflecting in the nose.

Nasal congestion is actually obstructed nasal orifices due to pathogenic blockage.

It means damp-heat has congested the nose, and the lungs cannot disperse properly.

If this condition is not prolonged, then acupuncture can quickly resolve it. But if it drags on too long, with damp-heat lingering in the body, it slowly produces phlegm, further damaging the spleen and stomach.

Then, after unblocking the orifices, it is necessary to regulate the spleen and stomach, and then clear the damp-heat from the body to cure the disease.

"Open your mouth and let me see the tongue coating." said Lu Jiu.

"Ah..." responded Deng Mengxue.

The tongue was red with a greasy coating.

Undoubtedly, wind-heat in the Lung Meridian mixed with a bit of damp-heat obstructing the orifices!

The treatment boils down to two points: clearing heat and dispersing the lungs, and opening the nasal orifices.

Lu Jiu then stood up and took out the finest needle.

"Your nose is still blocked, right?"

Deng Mengxue nodded, "Yes, I can only breathe through my mouth now, one nostril is blocked, and the other is half blocked."

Lu Jiu nodded, "Alright, sit tight; I’ll apply two needles for you."

Having said that, he stood in front of Deng Mengxue.

His fingers flew, and a few needles went in.

Yintang, Yingxiang, Hegu, Lieque, Tongtian, Chize, Shaoshang, Quchi, Yinlingquan...

Then, Lu Jiu applied the Heaven-Piercing Cool Needle Technique on the points along the Lung Meridian.

In just a moment, Deng Mengxue suddenly felt her nose become much clearer. The previously half-blocked nostril felt like a burst bubble, instantly allowing her to breathe freely.

Soon after, the other nostril also cleared, enabling normal breathing within seconds.

As Deng Mengxue was marveling at this, Lu Jiu had already removed all the finest needles and handed a box of spice placed on the table in front of Deng Mengxue.

"Take a smell."

Deng Mengxue leaned forward and moved her nose.

Hmm~ a faint herbal fragrance.

"Doctor, I can smell it!!" Deng Mengxue beamed a bright smile, remarkably delighted.

She didn’t expect her olfactory issue to be resolved so quickly.

It’s miraculous!

No wonder her friend’s sore throat also healed after taking traditional Chinese medicine at Wei Medical Hall for just three days before.

However, while Deng Mengxue was delighted, other Chinese medicine practitioners in the consultation room were left gaping at Lu Jiu in amazement.

Apparently, he just used the Heaven-Piercing Cool Needle Technique!?

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