Sweating, as a common physiological phenomenon, appears abnormal when it occurs excessively or in large quantities. When it comes to sweating, people first associate it with qi deficiency. If accompanied by symptoms of limb fatigue and lack of language, it is likely caused by qi deficiency. Taking Yupingfeng granules can effectively improve this problem.
However, the cause of sweating is not limited to qi deficiency, and yang deficiency is also a common phenomenon that leads to sweating. Today, we will delve into the mechanism of sweating from the perspective of yang deficiency. By understanding the mechanism of sweating due to yang deficiency, we can better understand and respond to this health issue.
In the book "Treatise on Cold Damage" written by ancient physician Zhang Zhongjing, there is a wonderful prescription called Guizhi Gancao Tang. This decoction is carefully prepared by Zhang Zhongjing for patients who take excessive sweating medication due to their illness, causing excessive sweating and damage to their heart yang, leading to palpitations and palpitations. The unique feature of this prescription is its simplicity and efficiency, consisting only of two medicinal herbs - cinnamon twig and roasted licorice.
The formula of Guizhi Gancao Tang is as follows: 12 grams of Guizhi and 6 grams of roasted licorice.
Sweat, as a carrier of yang energy, its excessive loss will take away the yang energy in the body. From the body's reaction, this kind of damage mainly affects the heart, leading to insufficient heart yang. When the heart is affected by this, the reaction will be particularly strong, resulting in symptoms such as palpitations and palpitations.
In the face of this situation, Guizhi Gancao Tang is a good prescription that can effectively alleviate these symptoms, which is also its initial application purpose.
On the contrary, if the yang energy of the heart is insufficient, it cannot effectively consolidate sweat pores, which to some extent can also lead to increased sweating.
In other words, people with yang deficiency often experience excessive sweating. Therefore, Guizhi Gancao Tang also plays an indispensable role in regulating heart yang and stopping sweating.
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, to enhance the yang energy of the heart, Guizhi is a commonly used medicinal herb. Its red color corresponds to the heart, which can penetrate deep into the heart meridian and effectively uplift the heart yang.
Although Guizhi is used as a sweating medicine in most prescriptions to help people sweat, its efficacy goes far beyond that. In fact, the effect of Guizhi is bidirectional, and it can also stop sweating.
This is achieved by enhancing the heart yang, allowing the yang qi to play a role in consolidating sweat pores, thereby achieving the effect of stopping sweating.
We can compare yang energy to flames, and adding cinnamon twigs is like adding fuel to flames, making them burn more vigorously. However, the effect of cinnamon twig is relatively rapid, and in order to make its effect long-lasting, we added roasted licorice. Roasted licorice has a sweet taste and mild properties, which can slow down the action speed of cinnamon twigs.
Without the blending of roasted licorice, the burning of flames will not last long. Therefore, we not only need to supplement sufficient firepower, but also ensure that the flames can continue to burn, so as to better exert their effects.
The combination of osmanthus twigs and roasted licorice perfectly satisfies these two conditions. Together, they work together to ensure sufficient yang energy and better function of the heart.
A medical case is recorded in "Fujian Traditional Chinese Medicine", which occurred in 1960. A man surnamed Lin was particularly prone to sweating and accompanied by symptoms of palpitations and heartache. Due to his severe palpitations, he even needed to cover his chest with his hands to relieve discomfort. In addition, he also exhibited a fear of the cold.
This kind of "forking hands and rising from the heart" action is exactly what is mentioned in "Treatise on Cold Damage", implying a lack of heart yang. In this situation, Guizhi Gancao Tang has become a suitable treatment plan. After adjustment, the man's symptoms quickly eased.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to traditional decoction methods, Guizhi Gancao Tang can also be brewed with boiling water and used as a tea drink for daily consumption, which can also exert its effects.
The content of the article is for clinical reference only. Non professionals in traditional Chinese medicine are not allowed to try medication.