小柴胡之力全在人参体悟

Understanding of “the Power of Xiaochaihu Decoction Lies in Ginseng”

"小柴胡之力全在人参"强调了小柴胡汤证存在正气不足,正虚邪入的病机特点,故用人参补中滋液,固护脾胃,恢复正气以达到祛邪外出的目的。说明张仲景在防治疾病的过程中始终坚持顾护胃气以扶助正气的原则,提示我们防病治病必重视脾胃,以提高机体防御疾病及驱邪外出的能力。

"The power of Xiaochaihu decoction lies in ginseng"emphasized that Xiaochaihu decoction has the pathogenesis characteristics of deficiency of positive qi and entry of positive deficiency and pathogenic factors. Therefore,ginseng is used to replenish the middle nourishing liquid,strengthen the spleen and stomach,restore the positive qi,so as to achieve the purpose of expelling pathogenic factors. It shows that Zhang Zhongjing always adheres to the principle of taking care of the stomach qi to support the healthy qi in the process of disease prevention and treatment. It suggests that we must pay attention to the spleen and stomach in order to improve the body’s ability of disease prevention and exorcism.