Chapter 22: A Brief Discussion on the Relationship between the Party, Zodiac and Numbers

Today, several people came to seek medical advice, and I discussed the single prescription with Chunlai.

The so-called single prescription is a prescription composed of one medicine, but in practice, a single prescription may be composed of several medicines.

These are the summaries of human experience over thousands of years. Some were collected by doctors, and some were spread among the people. For example:

Houttuynia cordata can cure acute bronchitis.

Perilla pedicles can cure hiccups.

Frosted mulberry leaves can stop night sweats. (Since some readers, like my sister Wan Shuixiu, who spent seven years in elementary school and still hasn't graduated, keep asking me what these magical things are, let me explain. They're mulberry leaves collected after the frost has set in.)

Winter melon peel can reduce edema.

These are called unilateral.

Our country's most famous single prescription is artemisinin. It was recorded by Ge Hong in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Unfortunately, people didn't study it carefully. Using it as a traditional Chinese medicine decoction proved ineffective. Only after Ms. Tu Youyou carefully read the original text did she realize that it shouldn't be boiled, but rather squeezed to extract the juice. That's how it works.

So how to use the single prescription is the key.

Chunlai asked, "Why can a single herb cure the disease?"

I said, "For example, if you watch TV, you only need four buttons: power on, power off, change channels, and adjust the volume. Now you have two remote controls, one for the set-top box and one for the TV. Each controller has more than ten buttons. What's the result?"

Chunlai said, "My mother doesn't know how to use it. She has to wait for my father to come back before she can use it. If my father is not at home, she can't use it."

I laughed and said, "It's the same with Chinese medicine. Those doctors who prescribe you dozens or even dozens of herbs don't know how to cure the disease. Even if they can, it's purely to make more money for their pharmacy. There are only a few key, dominant herbs."

Chunlai nodded.

I said, "I have a big guess. Sometimes Chinese medicine can't cure diseases, or the effect is slow. The key is that the concentration is not enough. I'll give you five large bags of branches, leaves, and roots of herbs, and boil them in a large bowl of water. The medicinal properties are very weak. Western medicine is made by directly extracting the active ingredients from plants, animals, and minerals, and concentrating them. There are no dozens of herbs mixed together."

For example, artemisinin is extracted from artemisinin, and nothing else is used to make it into a drug. It has a high concentration and a focused target. It's like what we usually say: concentrate the forces of ten divisions, surround one enemy division, and strike hard, and the enemy will be wiped out.

Chun said, "Master, your idea makes sense. You can make a suggestion to the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine."

I sneered and said, "My words carry no weight. The Shang Da Shang Drug Administration will not listen to me."

Chun said, "Then let's use more single prescriptions."

I nodded and started teaching Chunlai.

Respiratory tract infection, the most common disease.

[Houttuynia cordata recipe] 120 grams of fresh Houttuynia cordata.

[Usage]: Mash it and squeeze out the juice, add appropriate amount of honey, take it in 2 doses, one dose per day.

【Function】: Clears away heat and detoxifies. Treats wind-heat cold, sore throat, dry mouth, and cough.

【Scallion Soup】Appropriate amount of scallion

[Usage] Chop the scallion into small pieces, soak it in boiling water and use it to fumigate your mouth and nose while it is still hot.

[Function] It can also treat colds and nasal congestion in infants. Cut the green onion tube and apply it on the nose bridge of the child.

【Tangerine Peel Drink】15 grams of tangerine peel.

[Usage] Decoction in water and drink as tea.

[Function] It can promote qi circulation and resolve phlegm, treat chronic bronchitis, with symptoms including cough, excessive white phlegm and chest tightness.

The following is provided by the fan group, group member [author Lu Shuren]:

【Headache】(all kinds of headaches are applicable).

[Usage] Use raw white radish juice and drip into each nostril twice a day for 4-5 days. Avoid eating peppercorns and peppercorns.

Constipation (hard stool, difficulty in defecation): Cook one bowl of pumpkin with 5g of lard and an appropriate amount of salt. Eat once a day for immediate relief.

The following is provided by the author:

[Bad breath] Appropriate amount of Patchouli.

[Usage] Wash and boil the decoction, then hold in mouth for 10-15 minutes each time, one course of treatment is 7 days.

【Effects】It can detoxify, heal sores, and treat oral ulcers. It can be used for gingivitis, whether it is caused by real fire or false fire.

Chunlai and I analyzed the medicinal properties of these prescriptions in detail.

Next, answer a few questions from readers.

1. Will this book be published in paper form?

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3. How many books has the author written?

The first one, "Specially Treating All Kinds of Dissatisfaction", was my first attempt at learning to write online articles, but because I was imitating the online style, my writing was not very good.

The second book, "The Art of Uncovering the Heart" (also known as "The Art of Divining Characters"), is highly recommended to everyone. It has received high praise from netizens, and I hope you will recommend it to your friends.

I'm currently writing my third book, "Promotion and Proof of Truth." The more I read, the more I enjoy it. It's nearly a million words long now. I plan to write two million.

Below, according to some group friends’ requests:

Talk about the relationship between zodiac signs and numbers.

For those born in the Year of the Pig or Rat: The numbers 1 and 6 represent good health and good relationships. 4 and 9 represent meeting a noble person. 2 and 7 boost wealth. 0 and 5 represent loss, and 3 and 8 represent sacrifice.

For those born in the Year of the Tiger or Rabbit: 3 and 8 represent good health and smooth friendships. 1 and 6 represent meeting noble people. 0 and 5 boost wealth. 4 and 9 represent loss, and 2 and 7 represent sacrifice.

For those born in the Year of the Snake or Horse: The numbers 2 and 7 represent good health and smooth friendships. 3 and 8 represent meeting noble people. 4 and 9 promote wealth. 1 and 6 represent loss, and 0 and 5 represent sacrifice.

For those born in the Year of the Monkey or Rooster, the numbers 4 and 9 represent good health and successful friendships. 0 and 5 represent meeting a noble person. 3 and 8 boost wealth. 2 and 7 represent loss, and 1 and 6 represent sacrifice.

For those born in the Year of the Ox, Dragon, Sheep, or Dog: 0 and 5 represent good health and successful friendships. 2 and 7 represent meeting a noble person. 1 and 6 boost wealth. 3 and 8 represent loss, and 4 and 9 represent sacrifice.

Compare and see which year you went to university, which year you were promoted, and which year you had good fortune.

Okay, today’s content is a bit mixed. I am answering some questions at the request of group members.