"Master Hou, are you full?" Tan Ruqing asked with a smile.
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "This meal is very comfortable."
Tan Ruqing smiled and said, "You are in a good mood, so you have a good appetite."
Zhang Yanling nodded in agreement and asked with a smile: "You haven't told me yet, how did you find the secret? After completely figuring out the dosage of the ten herbs, and also considering the order of use, the formula is as many as the sands of the Ganges River. It will last a lifetime."
You may not be able to find the correct formula. Are you a god?"
Tan Ruqing smiled, stood up and said, "Master Hou, come with me."
Zhang Yanling followed Tan Ruqing out of the house and entered the medicine room. Tan Ruqing opened the wooden cabinet in the corner and took out a thick book. After opening it, he found that all the densely written records on it were prescriptions. He turned over and over again.
It’s the ratio of the ten medicinal herbs.
"These...are all prescriptions prepared by you?" Zhang Yanling said in surprise.
"Exactly, a total of 3,860 doses. All are prescriptions that I prepared after careful consideration in the past few months. The proportions are different." Tan Ruqing nodded.
Zhang Yanling's scalp was numb, and he frowned and said: "Isn't this what I said, a method of trying your luck? Are you really just relying on your luck?"
Tan Ruqing said with a smile: "Of course not. I prepared it randomly before, but I soon learned that it was absolutely impossible to prepare it. So I thought for a long time about how to proceed. Until one day, I suddenly understood
There is a truth.”
Zhang Yanling asked: "What's the point?"
Tan Ruqing said: "Master Hou has never studied medicine, so he may not know the principles of medicine. Every prescription actually coincides with pharmacology. Each herb has four properties: cold, hot, warm and cool, and four flavors: bitter, sweet, sour and salty. And
The reason why a prescription can be used to cure diseases and save lives is generally because it has a harmonious nature and flavor, a balance of cold and heat, and a harmonious balance of yin and yang. This is often said to mean that the monarch and his ministers assist each other, which means pharmacological harmony."
Zhang Yanling said: "Are you saying that a normal prescription will not go to extremes? Is it unlikely that it will be extreme cold, severe heat, extremely bitter and extremely sweet?"
Tan Ruqing nodded approvingly and said: "That's exactly what I mean. Mr. Hou is really a smart man, and this truth is clear at first glance."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "If I'm not smart, how can I be your man?"
Tan Ruqing blushed and spat, and continued: "There are some extreme prescriptions, but they are usually for incurable diseases, desperate measures, and no other solution. Generally speaking, normal prescriptions will not be like this.
Can be hot or cold
, there is emphasis on sexual taste, but not too much. After understanding this truth, I studied thousands of ancient prescriptions to verify, and confirmed that it was indeed the case. Moreover, by chance, I read another book.
I was very helpful.”
Zhang Yanling asked: "What book?"
Tan Ruqing smiled and said: "Speaking of which, I have to thank the princess. That book is an ancient herbal medicine book she found for me."
Zhang Yanling said in shock: "You mean Xu Wanyi?"
Tan Ruqing said: "Yes. She knew that I was studying medical books, so she helped me find many ancient medical books, many of which were unique. Not only me, but I am afraid that my grandmother may not have read them when she was alive. She found it from Dingguo Gongfu
There are many, give them to me to see."
Zhang Yanling smacked her lips and said: "It's strange that you two have a very harmonious relationship, and you seem to be good friends. It turns out that Xu Wanyi is just following his own preferences and trying to flatter you."
Tan Ruqing rolled her eyes and said angrily: "Don't lie, I took the initiative to talk to her. Besides, she is the princess and I am just a commoner. Why is she flattering me? Don't do anything to her, Lord Marquis." I’m biased, but she’s actually quite nice.”
Zhang Yanling didn't want to hear more of this, so she waved her hand and said, "What book did you read that made you realize something again?"
Tan Ruqing said: "That is also a pharmacological notebook written by a man named Mu Hengzi in the Tang Dynasty."
"Mu Hengzi? Based on my limited knowledge, I have never heard of this person. Is he famous in your medical family?" Zhang Yanling asked.
Tan Ruqing shook his head and said: "I have never heard of this senior. Maybe I am ignorant, but he may also be a hidden folk doctor, a wandering doctor. My grandmother once said that there are famous doctors and masters, and there are miracle doctors who are famous in ancient and modern times. Although he is a master of medicine, there are countless folk doctors who are not necessarily poor in medical skills, but their reputation is not obvious."
Zhang Yanling nodded slightly, what he said was true. Throughout the ages, there have been as many outstanding people as crucian carp crossing the river. In their time or in a limited area, they may be handsome people who shine for a while. But only those who can be known to future generations. But there are only a few, and most of them are lost in the long river of time. It does not mean that they have no talent, but they are not known to future generations. This may be the case for Mu Hengzi.
"What is the name of the note written by this senior? What inspired you?" Zhang Yanling asked with a smile.
Tan Ruqing said: "The book is called "Alchemy Book". At first I thought it was a book about alchemy and Taoism, but the title seemed a bit unreliable. In fact, the book does contain content about alchemy. However, the second half of the book The notes were an eye-opener for me. What they wrote was about the preparation of herbal medicines, which really shocked me."
Zhang Yanling said: "If you don't think I am stupid, how about you tell me the reason behind this? I will also be a student and learn medical knowledge from Dr. Tan."
Tan Ruqing smiled sweetly and felt happy in her heart. The husband may not need to know this, but the husband is willing to listen and loves to listen. This is actually because of himself. The so-called principle of loving the house and the bird.
"Let's sit outside and say that the medicinal smell here is too strong. I'll make you a pot of chrysanthemum tea." Tan Ruqing said with a smile.
Zhang Yanling readily agreed and sat down at the stone table outside. Tan Ruqing personally made a pot of chrysanthemum tea and poured a cup of golden tea for Zhang Yanling. Then she sat next to Zhang Yanling and let the autumn wind blow. The moving hair explains softly.
"What is described in the "Alchemy Classic" is actually the principle of compatibility and blending based on the different properties and flavors of medicines. To put it simply, in his notes, the senior Mu Hengzi not only proposed the rules for the division and compatibility of medicines used by monarchs, ministers and assistants, but also He also put forward the principle of 'opposite medicine'. The principle of monarch, minister and envoy should be understood. Another part is to coordinate and assist according to the strength and taste of the medicine. For example, some herbal medicines have strong effects, but they are also toxic. , we must not only use its medicinal power, but also eliminate the harm caused by its toxicity to humans, so we need to carry out blending and compatibility."
Zhang Yanling said: "I understand this truth. To put it bluntly, the monarch, his ministers, and his envoys take the essence and discard the dross. Isn't this the truth?"
Tan Ruqing nodded approvingly and said: "Master Hou is really smart, he hit the nail on the head. Children can be taught."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Is it worth a kiss as a reward?"
Tan Ruqing blushed and was about to hit her, but Zhang Yanling grabbed her hand and kissed her on the mouth. Tan Ruqing quickly retracted, looking at Zhang Yanling with a red face and blaming her.
"What do you mean by 'the right medicine'? Tell me. This is quite new." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Tan Ruqing said angrily: "It's all you. If you make trouble again, I won't say anything."
Zhang Yanling said: "I don't dare anymore, just say it."
Tan Ruqing said softly: "The antidote is the medicine whose specific properties are mutually exclusive and mutually exclusive as found out in the notes of Senior Mu Hengzi. The general principle is based on the nature and flavor of the herbal medicine, but the mutual effects and inhibitions between the herbs must be considered. Let's give it a try.
For example, taking honeysuckle and forsythia as examples, honeysuckle is good at treating exogenous wind-heat, or
It is a symptom of a febrile disease that begins at the beginning, with unresolved external symptoms and strong internal heat. Forsythia suspensa can relieve heart fire, break blood knots, disperse qi and accumulate, reduce swelling and toxins, and be a diuretic. It is a sacred medicine for acne sufferers. The two medicines are used together.
It is miraculous in treating fever, irritability, thirst and other symptoms in the early stage of febrile disease. This is the principle of mutual promotion to maximize their medicinal effects."
Zhang Yanling laughed loudly and said: "I understand, this is called the combination of men and women working together without getting tired. The medicine stimulates and promotes each other, maximizing the effect of the medicine."
Tan Ruqing smiled and said: "Exactly. Another example is that Hedyotis diffusa and Scutellaria barbata are antithetical medicines. Hedyotis diffusa has strong heat-clearing and detoxifying effects and can treat various diseases caused by heat toxins; Scutellaria barbata has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying.
, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, reduce swelling, relieve pain and fight cancer. The two medicines are often used together to remove blood stasis and swelling, relieve pain, and are particularly effective in eliminating tumors in the body. In addition, yellow
Even Acosta cochinchinensis, white spoon and licorice are also antithetical medicines. Of course, antithetical medicines not only interact with each other pharmacologically, but can also inhibit each other. If a medicine is overly powerful, it may be harmful and unhelpful. Adding anti-drug inhibition can make the medicine less active.
It explains and is beneficial to the disease. These are roughly the principles. If I were to tell you this in detail, I would probably not be able to finish it in ten days and ten nights."
Zhang Yanling greatly praised: "The principles of medicine are really profound and breathtaking. It is not as simple as prescribing a prescription and taking a medicine. Let alone ten days and ten nights, you may not be able to fully understand the principles in your entire life."
Tan Ruqing nodded and sighed: "Yes, medical science is profound and profound. I thought I knew something. However, the more I study, the more I feel that I know very little, but it is only a drop in the bucket."
Zhang Yanling said: "Yes. This is not only the principle of medicine, but also coincides with the principle of heaven, such as the harmony of yin and yang, the monarch, ministers and envoys, mutual support and restraint, etc., which are in line with the ideals of heaven and man. The way of medicine is the way of heaven and the way of humanity."
Tan Ruqing pursed her lips and smiled and said: "Master Hou has understood much more than me. I only understood some rules of drug mixing, but Master Hou has already risen to the level of heaven."
Zhang Yanling laughed and said, "Am I overthinking? Hahaha. But that's how you understood the compatibility of Yunnan Baiyao, right?"
Tan Ruqing nodded and said: "I can't say that I completely understand it. It's just that after knowing some rules, I will avoid many detours. There are thousands of roads. If you know that some roads are wrong, you will save many detours. According to the compatibility
Patterns are not like blind men trying to figure things out randomly. The scope is suddenly reduced. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack. It was unclear before, but once you know the pattern, you know that the needle has landed somewhere on the bottom of the sea."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "Indeed, eliminating the wrong options and following the correct options is indeed a huge leap forward. But it is still difficult."
Tan Ruqing said: "So I spent several months and tried thousands of prescriptions. Finally I got a glimpse of a possibility. One prescription did have some effect, but its properties were different from the gray powder you mentioned.
Based on this prescription, hundreds of prescriptions were derived, using many methods such as boiling, stirring, and dry and wet mixing.
Progress. What you see today are 12 out of 64 possible methods of dry and wet mixing. They are already the closest to successful formulas after layers of screening and mixing. But still
The Marquis has brought good luck, and the third of the twelve prescriptions has been successful. Luck is indeed needed."
Zhang Yanling has indescribable admiration and admiration in her heart. This whole process not only requires in-depth professional knowledge to preserve the truth and eliminate falsehoods, but also requires determination and perseverance. After filtering down layer by layer, each prescription is obtained.
Once again, a large number of relevant formulas are derived, and then the one that is close to the correct one is found, and then the derivation test is conducted.
No wonder Tan Ruqing has been immersed in it like a man possessed for so many days. With such a huge workload and amount of thinking, perseverance and perseverance, how can he not be possessed? If he is distracted for a moment, all his previous efforts may be wasted. That is,
Only with a character like Tan Ruqing's, gentle, calm, and perseverant, could she finally achieve such a result.
[Author's digression]: Except for some information, most of the pharmacology and other knowledge in this book are based on nonsense and imagination. Please read it for fun and do not need to delve into it. You cannot imitate the so-called treatment methods in the book.