RNP Chapter 71 A Further Visit to the Xu Residence to Explore the Root of the Illness
Chapter 71 A Further Visit to the Xu Residence to Explore the Root of the Illness
Chapter 71 A Further Visit to the Xu Residence to Explore the Root of the Illness
I. Leaving the Zhou residence to embark on a new journey
With the medical arrangements at Zhou Deshan's home completely settled, everyone took a short rest in the courtyard after finishing their tasks before bidding farewell to the Zhou residence and setting off to continue their rounds of medical consultations.
Chen Shanhe walked at the front of the group, his posture upright, his steps calm and steady, his expression always calm and composed, showing no sign of fatigue from the journey.
Su Wanjing followed closely by his side, her demeanor gentle and serene, silently accompanying him and taking meticulous care of him, quiet and considerate.
Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming walked side by side at the back of the group. The scenes of Chen Shanhe's skillful eradication of the chronic cold paralysis that they had just witnessed were still echoing in their minds and were hard to shake off.
The two men remained solemn, their brows furrowed. Their doubts about Chen Shanhe's unique diagnostic and acupuncture techniques grew stronger, and their curiosity lingered. They dared not relax for a moment and silently followed closely behind the group, steadily making their way towards Xu Jingming's residence.
During the journey, Xu Jingming's face showed a hint of anxiety and unease. He quickened his pace slightly, looked at Chen Shanhe in front of him, and couldn't help but lower his voice and speak softly.
"Little Divine Doctor of Mountains and Rivers, thank you for your hard work these past few days. You've been working tirelessly."
"We are here to ask you to treat my elderly mother's chronic illness that has plagued her for many years."
"My mother is quite old and suffers from liver qi stagnation for many years. She has a lot of pent-up emotions and is restless and irritable every night. She has been suffering from insomnia for several years and cannot fall asleep peacefully every night."
Zhou Deshan listened intently to these words and immediately turned to look at Xu Jingming, whose face was full of worry, and whispered words of comfort and advice.
"Brother Xu, I've heard you mention your mother's chronic insomnia countless times before."
"This illness has been lingering for a long time, tormenting the body and mind every day. It has been a real hardship for the elderly, and also for you, their child."
"You yourself are a veteran Chinese medicine doctor who has practiced medicine for many years. You have been searching for prescriptions and personally treating patients all year round, but you have never been able to completely cure the disease. We, your old friends, have always been secretly worried about you."
Upon hearing this, Xu Jingming let out a heavy sigh, his eyes filled with deep helplessness and guilt, and he shook his head gently with self-reproach.
The group walked slowly forward, the scenery of the streets and alleys receding into the distance. Before long, they arrived steadily at the gate of Xu Jingming's elegant, quiet, simple and clean residence, and stopped in their tracks.
Poems as proof:
He left the Zhou residence and embarked on a journey through the dust of the world.
He then went to Xu's house to inquire about the patient's condition.
A chronic illness has plagued people for many years.
With skillful hands, he broke through the stagnation.
II. Long-standing depression disturbs the mind.
Xu Jingming quickly stepped forward, pushed open the courtyard gate, and respectfully led everyone into the main hall of the house.
The hall was simple and quiet, and in the bedroom inside, an elderly woman with white hair was leaning against the bed with her eyes closed.
The old man looked haggard and listless, with a persistent worry etched between his brows. He was restless and agitated, and his whole being was tired and weak.
Xu Jingming walked quickly to the bedside, looking at his old and haggard mother with heartache in his eyes.
He bent down and asked gently in a soft voice.
"Mother, today I have invited the Little Divine Physician of the Mountains and Rivers to treat your long-standing insomnia."
"You usually toss and turn at night, feeling depressed and uneasy. Today we will definitely find out the root cause of your illness and help you calm your mind."
The old woman slowly opened her cloudy eyes, her breath weak, her voice soft and hoarse.
"My health is not a big deal. I've been used to insomnia for years, so I don't need to trouble others anymore."
Long-term liver qi stagnation, emotional blockage and difficulty in clearing up, disordered blood circulation, and insomnia due to reversed day and night have already worn down the body to the point of gradual weakness.
Xu Jingming turned to look at Chen Shanhe, his expression earnest and his face full of worry.
"Little doctor, my mother's illness is more complicated than ordinary cold-induced paralysis. It is a mixture of deficiency and excess, with emotional stagnation blocking the flow of qi and blood in the internal organs. The layers of the disease are intertwined, making it the most difficult to diagnose and the most difficult to cure completely."
Poems as proof:
Liver qi stagnation disturbs the mind and spirit.
Sleepless nights, my body aches and wearies.
Emotions are hard to express and feelings are long-standing.
The passing years wear down one's vitality and spirit.
Third, traditional treatments are difficult to cure completely.
Chen Shanhe calmly sat down by the bedside and carefully examined the old man's body, checking his qi, blood, and internal organs.
In a short time, the root cause of the illness, which was a mixture of reality and illusion, and the knot of emotional blockage, were all clearly investigated.
He looked up at Xu Jingming, whose face was full of anticipation, and asked in a calm and composed tone.
"Old Master Xu has practiced medicine for many years and is very experienced. If you were to treat this illness, what approach would you take, and what calming medicine would you prescribe?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Jingming paused for a moment, then lowered his head and pondered for a while before frankly explaining his medical approach.
"I will use ancient prescriptions to calm the mind and soothe the nerves, combined with herbs that nourish the heart and calm the spirit, and then apply acupuncture to calm the restless mind."
"Daily treatments are administered to soothe the restless blood and qi on the surface, barely allowing the elderly to fall into a light sleep at night."
After he finished speaking, he looked ashamed and embarrassed, and shook his head slightly as if mocking himself.
"Over the years, I have used all kinds of ancient remedies to calm my mind and repeatedly used acupuncture to regulate my mind and spirit, without ever stopping."
It can only temporarily soothe the surface of the mind, but it cannot fundamentally break the deep-seated liver qi stagnation or clear the blockage that has accumulated over many years.
The symptoms recur year after year, worsening day by day, making it impossible to eradicate the root cause and achieve a complete cure.
Zhou Deshan stood aside listening quietly, nodding deeply, fully understanding his old friend's difficulties and helplessness.
This kind of complex emotional disorder, where reality and illusion intertwine, has left countless renowned doctors helpless, only able to treat the symptoms but not the root cause.
Poems as proof:
Adhering to ancient prescriptions to treat the surface symptoms,
It is difficult to calm the mind and spirit.
If liver stagnation is not resolved, the root of the disease remains.
Illnesses recur year after year.
IV. Exploring the Root Causes of Differentiated Treatment
After listening quietly to Xu Jingming's heartfelt confession, Chen Shanhe remained calm and composed. He neither mocked the other's limited medical skills nor commented on the merits or demerits of his treatment, nor did he arbitrarily deny the ancient treatment methods that Xu had used for many years.
He simply nodded slightly, then walked steadily to the edge of the bed in the bedroom, his expression focused and serious, preparing to carefully treat the old man, breaking down the deep-seated root causes of his illness that had been intertwined and knotted together for many years.
Su Wanjing stood quietly to the side of the house, her expression gentle and kind. She didn't say a word or make a fuss. Her gaze was gentle on Chen Shanhe as she watched him concentrate on his medical treatment. She quietly stood by and watched over him.
Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming immediately held their breath and leaned forward slightly, their eyes fixed on Chen Shanhe's every move and every detail of his needlework. They dared not move their eyes for even a moment.
Chen Shanhe's treatment was steady and skillful, his methods were clear and orderly, and every step was precise.
His first step was to precisely insert needles to clear the blocked meridians throughout the elderly man's body and open up the obstructed channels of qi and blood.
The second step is to slowly manipulate the needles to guide the Qi, gradually clearing away the pent-up Qi accumulated in the body over the years, dissolving the emotional stagnation that has been difficult to resolve for many years, and calming the restless and agitated mind in the internal organs.
The third step involves carefully considering the properties of the medicines according to the symptoms, gently combining pure medicinal materials that strengthen the body's foundation and nourish the vital energy, gradually replenishing the qi and blood of the internal organs that have been depleted and gradually weakened over the years.
The entire process proceeded step by step in an orderly manner. The temperature and humidity of the medicine were precisely controlled, and the dosage was just right. The treatment was adjusted in a timely and appropriate manner, without any errors.
The two experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctors remained focused and silent throughout the entire process, carefully observing every detail of the treatment, the combination of each medicinal herb, and the depth and technique of each acupuncture point.
At this moment, the shock, confusion, and curiosity in their hearts had reached their peak, churning endlessly and lingering for a long time.
The two men's lips moved slightly, their hearts filled with countless questions about medicine, eager to ask and explore the origins of this unique dialectical approach.
However, the two of them couldn't let go of their pride and dignity as veteran doctors who had practiced medicine for half their lives. They also recalled the past when they had looked down on Chen Shanhe from the bottom of their hearts. Despite having many questions on the tip of their tongues, they ultimately held back and remained silent throughout the entire process, not daring to ask any questions easily.
Poems as proof:
Layered treatment explores the root cause.
First, clear the meridians, then relieve irritability.
Strengthen the foundation, nourish the vital energy, and regulate qi and blood.
The true mystery is revealed in a single needle and a single medicine.