中醫：於簡單樸素處綻放療效之花
在華夏大地這方古老而又神奇的土壤上，中醫宛如一棵參天巨樹，歷經數千年的風雨洗禮，依舊枝繁葉茂，生機盎然。它沒有現代醫學那些高精尖儀器的耀眼光環，卻以簡單、樸素、誠懇的底色，書寫着屬於自己的傳奇，而其生命，則牢牢紮根於療效這片肥沃的土地。
簡單：大道至簡的醫者智慧
中醫的簡單，並非是淺薄無知，而是一種大道至簡的深邃智慧。就像那潺潺流淌的小溪，沒有大海的波瀾壯闊，卻以清澈的溪水滋潤着沿途的土地。中醫的診斷方法，看似簡單，卻蘊含着無盡的奧祕。望聞問切，這四診之法，就像四把精準的鑰匙，能打開人體健康的大門。
一位老中醫坐在診室裏，沒有複雜的儀器，只是靜靜地觀察患者的面色、神態，傾聽患者的聲音、呼吸，詢問患者的症狀、病史，再輕輕搭上患者的手腕，感受脈象的跳動。這看似簡單的動作，卻能讓他對患者的病情有一個初步的判斷。曾經有一位患者，面色萎黃，精神萎靡，老中醫通過望診，發現其舌苔厚膩，再結合問診得知患者近期食慾不振、腹脹腹瀉，切脈又發現脈象濡緩，便判斷患者是脾胃虛弱、溼邪內盛。於是，他開出了一副簡單的健脾祛溼的方劑，患者服用後，病情很快得到了改善。
這種簡單的診斷方法，沒有繁瑣的程序，卻能直擊疾病的要害。據統計，在基層醫療中，很多中醫憑藉着四診合參的方法，就能對常見疾病做出準確的診斷和治療，有效率可達七成以上。這就如同一位高明的劍客，不需要花哨的招式，只需一劍，便能直中目標。
樸素：迴歸本真的醫者情懷
中醫的樸素，體現在它對自然和人體的深刻理解上。它認爲人體是一個有機整體，與自然環境息息相關，就像一棵樹，根植於大地，受着陽光雨露的滋養。中醫的治療方法，也多是取自自然之物，以自然之道治自然之身。
中藥，就是中醫樸素情懷的典型代表。那些看似普通的草藥，如金銀花、菊花、薄荷等，在中醫的手中，卻能變成治病救人的良藥。金銀花清熱解毒，就像一陣清風，能吹散體內的熱毒；菊花清肝明目，如同明亮的燈塔，能照亮眼睛的迷茫；薄荷疏散風熱，恰似一陣涼爽的微風，能驅散頭目的不適。這些草藥，沒有經過複雜的化學加工，只是簡單地晾曬、炮製，便保留了它們的天然藥性。
有一位農民，在田間勞作時不慎中暑，頭暈目眩、噁心嘔吐。村裏的老中醫得知後，立刻到院子裏採了一把新鮮的薄荷，洗淨後讓農民嚼服。不一會兒，農民的症狀就明顯減輕了。這就是中醫樸素的力量，它源於自然，迴歸本真，用最簡單、最自然的方法，解決人體的問題。
誠懇：醫者仁心的真誠表達
中醫的誠懇，是醫者仁心的真誠表達。每一位中醫，都懷着一顆對患者的關愛之心，就像一位慈愛的母親，對待自己的孩子一樣，精心呵護着患者的健康。他們不會爲了追求經濟利益而誇大病情、過度治療，而是根據患者的實際情況，制定出最合適的治療方案。
曾經有一位患者，患有慢性胃炎，四處求醫問藥，花費了不少錢，病情卻沒有明顯好轉。後來，他找到了一位老中醫。老中醫經過詳細的診斷後，告訴他病情並不嚴重，只需要調整飲食、規律作息，再配合一些簡單的中藥調理即可。患者一開始還不相信，覺得這麼簡單的治療能有效果嗎？但在老中醫的耐心解釋和堅持下，他還是按照老中醫的建議做了。一段時間後，他的病情果然有了很大的改善。
這位老中醫的誠懇，贏得了患者的信任和尊重。在當今這個物慾橫流的社會，中醫的這種誠懇顯得尤爲珍貴。它就像一股清泉，流淌在醫患之間，滋潤着彼此的心靈。據一項調查顯示，患者對中醫的滿意度普遍較高，其中很大一部分原因就是中醫的誠懇態度。
療效：中醫生命的堅實根基
中醫的生命在於療效，這是無可爭辯的事實。就像一棵大樹，只有深深地紮根於土地，才能茁壯成長。中醫經過數千年的實踐檢驗，其療效得到了無數患者的認可。
在抗擊非典和新冠疫情的戰鬥中，中醫發揮了重要的作用。中醫專家們根據中醫理論，結合患者的症狀和體質，制定出了個性化的治療方案。中藥方劑、鍼灸、推拿等中醫治療方法，在緩解症狀、提高免疫力、促進康復等方面取得了顯著的療效。據相關數據統計，在新冠疫情的治療中，採用中西醫結合治療的患者，其治癒率和好轉率明顯高於單純採用西醫治療的患者。
中醫的療效，不僅僅體現在治療急性疾病上，對於一些慢性疾病，中醫也有着獨特的優勢。比如糖尿病、高血壓等慢性疾病，中醫通過整體調理、辨證論治的方法，能夠有效地控制病情，提高患者的生活質量。有一位糖尿病患者，長期服用西藥控制血糖，但效果並不理想，還出現了一些副作用。後來，他開始嘗試中醫治療，中醫根據他的體質和病情，開出了中藥方劑，並指導他進行飲食和運動調理。經過一段時間的治療，他的血糖得到了很好的控制，身體狀況也有了明顯的改善。
中醫，以其簡單、樸素、誠懇的底色，綻放着療效之花。它是中華民族的瑰寶，是人類健康的守護者。在這個科技飛速發展的時代，我們應該珍惜和傳承中醫這份寶貴的財富，讓中醫的光芒照亮更多人的健康之路。讓我們攜手共進，守護中醫的簡單、樸素與誠懇，讓中醫的療效在新時代煥發出更加耀眼的光彩。
作者簡介：梁世傑 中醫高年資主治醫師，本科學歷，從事中醫臨牀工作24年，積累了較豐富的臨牀經驗。師從首都醫科大學附屬北京中醫院肝病科主任醫師、著名老中醫陳勇，侍診多載，深得器重，盡得真傳！擅用“商湯經方分類療法”、專病專方結合“焦樹德學術思想”“關幼波十綱辨證”學術思想治療疑難雜症爲特色。現任北京樹德堂中醫研究院研究員，北京中醫藥薪火傳承新3+3工程—焦樹德門人（陳勇）傳承工作站研究員，國際易聯易學與養生專委會常務理事，中國中醫藥研究促進會焦樹德學術傳承專業委員會委員，中國藥文化研究會中醫藥慢病防治分會首批癌症領域入庫專家。榮獲2020年中國中醫藥研究促進會仲景醫學分會舉辦的第八屆醫聖仲景南陽論壇“經方名醫”榮譽稱號。2023年首屆京津冀“扁鵲杯”燕趙醫學研究主題徵文優秀獎獲得者。事蹟入選《當代科學家》雜誌、《中華英才》雜誌。
Chinese medicine: blossoming the healing flowers in simplicity
In this ancient and miraculous soil of China, traditional Chinese medicine is like a giant tree, which has been healed by thousands of years of rain and wind, and is still flourishing and vibrant. Without the dazzling aura of the sophisticated instruments of modern medicine, it writes its own legend with simplicity, simplicity, and sincerity, and its life is firmly rooted in the fertile land of healing.
Simplicity: The Wisdom of a Simpler Doctor
The simplicity of traditional Chinese medicine is not shallow ignorance, but a profound wisdom that is simple to the plain road. Like that continuous stream, which does not have the majestic waves of the sea, but feeds the land along the way with its clear water. The diagnosis method of traditional Chinese medicine, which seems simple, contains endless mysteries. After all, these four treatments are like four precise keys that can open the door to human health.
An old Chinese medicine practitioner sat in the clinic without complicated instruments, but quietly observed the face and manner of the patient, listened to the patient''s voice and breath, asked about the symptoms and medical history of the patient. Then he gently put on the patient''''s wrist and felt the beat of the pulse. This seemingly simple action allows him to have a preliminary judgment on the patient''s condition. Once upon a time, there was a patient with yellow face and listless spirit. Through inspection, an old doctor of traditional Chinese medicine found that the coating on his tongue was thick and greasy. Combined with inspection, he was informed that he had recently suffered from anorexia, abdominal distension and diarrhoea, and found that his pulse was moistened, so he judged that he was suffering from deficiency of spleen and stomach and excessive accumulation of dampness. So he prescribed a simple prescription for spleen strengthening and dampening, and after the patient took it, the condition quickly improved.
This simple diagnostic method does not have a tedious procedure, but can directly target the cause of the disease. According to statistics, in primary medical care, many Chinese medicine can make accurate diagnosis and treatment of common diseases with the method of four diagnoses and combination of ingredients, with an efficiency of more than 70 percent. It''s like a brilliant swordsman who doesn''t need fancy tricks. With just one sword, he can hit his target straight.
Minimalism: Returning to True Doctorhood
The simplicity of TCM is reflected in its profound understanding of nature and the human body. It believes that the human body is an organic whole that is closely related to the natural environment, like a tree that is rooted in the earth and nourished by the sun and rain. The treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine are also mostly taken from nature, and the natural way to treat the natural body is used.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a typical example of traditional Chinese philosophy of simplicity. Those seemingly ordinary herbs, such as honeysuckle bud and flower, chrysanthemum, mint, etc., in the hands of traditional Chinese medicine, but can be turned into medicine to save lives. Honeysuckle bud and flower clearing heat and removing toxicity, just like a breeze, can blow away the heat toxicity in the body; Chrysanthemum clears the liver and clears the eyes, and is like a bright lighthouse, which can illuminate the confusion of the eyes. Peppermint evacuates the heat, like a cool breeze, and can drain the headaches. These herbs have not undergone complex chemical processing, but are simply left to dry and cook, so that they retain their natural medicinal properties.
There was a farmer who was working in the field when he accidentally suffered from heatstroke, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. When the village''s old Chinese medicine practitioner learned, he immediately went to the yard to collect a handful of fresh mint, washed it and let the farmer chew it. Soon, the farmer''s symptoms were noticeably reduced. This is the plain power of traditional Chinese medicine, which is derived from nature and returns to authenticity, using the simplest and most natural methods to solve the problems of the human body.
Be sincere: the sincere expression of the compassion of a doctor.
The sincerity of traditional Chinese medicine is the sincere expression of the patient''s compassion. Each Chinese medicine practitioner carries a love for the patient, like a loving mother who treats her own children, carefully guarding the patient''s health. They will not exaggerate the condition and over-treat in pursuit of financial gain, but will formulate the most appropriate treatment plan based on the actual situation of the patient.
There was once a patient with chronic gastritis who sought medical treatment and spent a lot of money, but his condition did not improve significantly. Then he found an old Chinese medicine practitioner. After a detailed diagnosis, the old Chinese medicine told him that the condition was not serious, and that he only needed to adjust his diet, regular routine, and some simple Chinese herbal remedies. Patients didn''t believe it at first. Did they think such a simple treatment would work? But despite the patient explanation and perseverance of the old Chinese medicine, he still followed the advice of the old medicine. After a while, his condition improved significantly.
The sincerity of this old Chinese medicine earned the trust and respect of the patients. In today''s materialistic society, this sincerity of Chinese medicine is especially valuable. It is like a spring that flows between doctors and patients and feeds each other''s hearts. According to a survey, patients generally have a high level of satisfaction with TCM, and a large part of this is due to the sincerity of TCM.
Effectiveness: A solid foundation for life in traditional Chinese medicine
The life of traditional Chinese medicine lies in its efficacy, which is an indisputable fact. Like a big tree, it can only thrive if it is deeply rooted in the ground. TCM has been tested through thousands of years of practice, and its efficacy has been recognized by countless patients.
In the fight against SARS and COVID-19, traditional Chinese medicine has played an important role. TCM experts have developed a personalized treatment plan based on TCM theory, combining the symptoms and physical condition of the patient. TCM treatment methods such as Chinese herbal remedies, acupuncture, and massage have achieved remarkable results in relieving symptoms, improving immunity, and promoting rehabilitation. According to the relevant data statistics, in the treatment of COVID-19, the use of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment of patients, the cure rate and improvement rate was significantly higher than the use of Western medicine treatment of patients.
The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine is not only reflected in the treatment of acute diseases, but also has unique advantages for some chronic diseases. For example, for chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension, TCM can effectively control the state of illness and improve the quality of life of the sufferers through holistic conditioning and treatment based on syndrome differentiation. There is a diabetes mellitus, long-term use of western medicine to control blood sugar, but the effect is not ideal, but also some side effects. Later, he began experimenting with traditional Chinese medicine, which prescribed Chinese herbal remedies based on his body and condition and guided him to diet and exercise conditioning. After a period of treatment, his blood sugar was well controlled and his physical condition had improved significantly.
Chinese medicine, with its simplicity, simplicity and sincerity, blossoms in healing power. It is a treasure of the Chinese nation and a guardian of human health. In this era of rapid technological development, we should cherish and inherit the valuable wealth of traditional Chinese medicine, so that the light of traditional medicine can illuminate the path of health for more people. Let us work together to safeguard the simplicity, simplicity and sincerity of traditional Chinese medicine, so that the efficacy of traditional medicine will shine even brighter in the new era.
Author Bio: Liang Shijie is a senior medical practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine with an undergraduate degree. He has been engaged in traditional medicine clinical work for 24 years and has accumulated a wealth of clinical experience. Following Chen Yong, chief physician of liver disease at Beijing Traditional Medicine Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, and renowned old Chinese medicine, he has been treated for many years and received great attention. He specializes in the treatment of difficult diseases using "conversational traditional therapy" and special treatments combined with the academic ideas of Jiao Shude and Guan Yubo''s ten-level diagnosis.He is currently a researcher at the Shude Tang TCM Research Institute in Beijing, a fellow at the new 3 + 3 project of traditional Chinese medicine flame inheritance in Beijing - a scholar at the inheritance workstation of Jiao Shude''s protégés (Chen Yong),He is a standing committee member of the International Expert Committee on E-learning and Health Care, a member of the Jiao Shude Academic Heritage Special Committee of the Chinese Association for the Advancement of Chinese Medicine Research, and the first cancer specialist to be included in the chapter of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Culture Research Association. Won the 2020 China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhongjing Medical Branch held the eighth session of the Medical Saint Zhongjing Nanyang Forum "Classic Prescription Famous Doctor" honorary title. The winner of the first Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei "Pingui Cup" Yanzhao Medical Research Essay Award in 2023. His work was featured in the journal Current Scientist and the journal Chinese Talent.
