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Wu Jutong's Three Ancient Recipes

Wu Jutong's three ancient remedies are as follows: Gui Zhi Poria Pill, Si Reverse Tang, and Free and Easy San

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Wu Jutong (1509-1582), character Zhongkang, No. Dongli, was a famous medical doctor in the Ming Dynasty, and was regarded as one of the "Four Famous Doctors of Jiangnan". He was well versed in many fields such as internal surgery, gynecology and pediatrics, and was especially good at treating difficult and complicated diseases. Wu Jutong's medical achievements are not only reflected in his clinical practice, but also in his writings.

He authored a number of medical masterpieces, such as the Enlightenment of Medicine, Classical Classic, and Laws of Medical Doctors, which laid the foundation for the development of medicine for later generations.

1, Gui Zhi Poria Pill

Gui Zhi Poria Pill is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine prescription with the efficacy of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain. The main ingredients are gui zhi, poria, peach kernel, safflower and so on. This formula is suitable for all kinds of pain caused by blood stasis and obstruction of collaterals, such as bruises, dysmenorrhea, and postnatal discharge. Wu Jutong mentioned in "Medical Qiyuan" that "Gui Zhi Fu Ling Pill is used to treat all kinds of pain." This shows its wide range of clinical applications.

2, four reverse soup

Si Reverse Soup is a kind of warm Yang dispersing cold, tonifying qi and consolidating the surface of the Chinese medicine prescription. The main ingredients are dry ginger, epiphyllum, licorice, jujube and so on. This formula is suitable for various illnesses caused by deficiency of yang qi and internal invasion of cold, such as cold and fever, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and joint pain. Wu Jutong mentioned in Class Classic, "Si Reverse Tang, treats cold syndrome." This shows its importance in clinical application.

3, Free and Easy San

Free and Easy San is a kind of Chinese herbal formula to relieve liver and depression, nourish blood and regulate menstruation. The main ingredients are Chai Hu, white peony, angelica, mint and so on. This formula is suitable for various conditions caused by liver depression and Qi stagnation, Qi and blood deficiency, such as irregular menstruation, breast pain, insomnia and dreams. Wu Jutong mentioned in the Laws of Medical Doctors, "Free and Easy San, treats all diseases of women." This shows its relevance in clinical application.

Wu Jutong's three ancient formulas are treasures in the history of traditional Chinese medicine, condensing the wisdom of ancient medical doctors. These formulas still have a certain reference value in modern medicine and provide useful reference for clinical treatment.

However, with the development of the times, the theories and practices of Chinese medicine are constantly being innovated. We should combine modern science and technology on the basis of inheriting and carrying forward traditional medicine to make greater contributions to the cause of human health.