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[The origin and development of Huanglong Decoction].
1Institute of Chinese Medical Literature and Culture, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China.
Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi (Beijing, China : 1980)
|July 10, 2024
Summary
This study clarifies the historical development of Huanglong Decoction in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It identifies seven main types and their subcategories, tracing their origins before 1911.
Area of Science:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Medical History
- Pharmacology
Background:
- The phenomenon of "different prescriptions with the same name" is common in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Huanglong Decoction exemplifies this, with numerous variations in its composition throughout history.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify and identify the typology of Huanglong Decoction.
- To explore the origins and evolution of Huanglong Decoction types using archival data.
Main Methods:
- Archival research method.
- Examination of historical data (pre-1911) on Huanglong Decoction.
Main Results:
- Identified at least seven main types of Huanglong Decoction: Fecal Liquid, Xiaochaihu Decoction Plus or Minus, Tao's, Taiping Shenghui Fang, Shengji Zonglu, Fu's, and Zhulin Gynecology Treatment.
- Xiaochaihu Decoction Plus or Minus comprises four subcategories: Yao's, Gujin Luyan, Leizheng Huorenshu, and Qian's Huanglong Decoction.
- Xinjia Huanglong Decoction is a derivative of Tao's Huanglong Decoction.
Conclusions:
- Huanglong Decoction exhibits significant historical diversification.
- Understanding these typologies is crucial for clinical application and historical research in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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