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Wu Mei Wan – A Formula Analysis and Clinical Evaluation
In this text, it is my aim to highlight my own experiences with the classical Shang Han Lun formula Wu Mei Wan in clinical practice. The idea came up during an e-mail conversation between Hila Yaffe and myself, where we were discussing the usage and modifications of this formula in detail. After some mailing back…
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Dang Gui & Blood Deficiency in the Shang Han Lun
Dang Gui is sweet, acrid and warm. It is an important and commonly used herb to enhance the qualities and functions of blood, including movement, warming, nourishing, and promoting healing of damaged tissue. In the ancient text Jin Gui Yao Lue, which composed the Shang Han Za Bing Lun, together with the Shang Han Lun,…
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Understanding the 6 conformations model – Part 2: The Yin conformations
The 6 conformations model describes the dynamics necessary for the healthy physiological function of our body. Each conformation represents a different dynamic, responsible for a wide array of roles. The core of the 6 conformations model, is embedded in the title of the text, Shang Han Lun – Treatise of Cold Damage. This book is…