Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

"Master Cui, please be mindful of your identities."

Li Zairong also said with a gloomy face: "You are here just to observe this time. Don't interfere with Dr. Chen's treatment, otherwise don't blame me."

When Li Jae-young spoke, Choi Sung-min and the other two looked even uglier.

It was Chen Yang who eased the atmosphere. He looked at the three Korean medicine masters with a calm look.

"The concerns of the three masters are not unreasonable."

"But the key to Chinese medicine treatment is accurate diagnosis and flexibility. President Li is indeed in a state of extreme weakness, but the accumulation of phlegm and blood stasis in his body is also a sign of excess. Simply tonifying the deficiency will only lead to the evil clinging to it, while simply attacking the evil will damage the body. Only by adopting the method of 'strengthening the body and eliminating the evil, attacking and tonifying at the same time,' and with the strength of tonifying the body greater than the strength of eliminating the evil, can there be a glimmer of hope."

"Sanjia Fumai Decoction combined with Shengmai Powder may seem mild, but it actually has a powerful effect in suppressing Yang and consolidating deficiency. It's the perfect remedy for the current crisis of Yin and Yang separation. As for the 'Zhi Sui Hua Gu Fang'..."

Chen Yang paused, his eyes sweeping over Jiang Mingxu. "Among them, pig spinal cord and deer antler glue are essential herbs for 'feeling like blood and flesh, replenishing essence and nourishing marrow,' directly replenishing the liver and kidney essence and blood. Insect herbs like pangolins are good at removing phlegm and blood stasis hidden deep within the meridians, and without them, the root of the disease cannot be shaken. As for the concern about the inability of the weak to absorb supplements, the prescription has been supplemented with herbs like Amomum villosum and dried tangerine peel to regulate qi and strengthen the spleen, ensuring smooth metabolism."

Chen Yang's explanation, citing classics and with rigorous logic, not only responded to the doubts, but also demonstrated his profound theoretical foundation and clinical confidence.

At the same time, at this juncture, Chen Yang eased the atmosphere and gave Choi Sung-min and the other two a way out.

Cui Chengmin and the other two exchanged glances, knowing that it was not wise to make things too difficult for Chen Yang at this time, so they had to give in.

"Since Director Chen is so confident, we will wait and see. I hope that President's condition will be as good as you wish and that you will recover soon. We will pay close attention to every detail of the treatment process."

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According to Chen Yang's plan, the pharmacy quickly prepared a decoction of "Sanjia Fumai Decoction" combined with "Shengmai San". Xun Jiahong personally decocted the medicine, and Wen Haodong was responsible for monitoring Li Hongming's vital signs, never leaving his side.

To be honest, many people at Kyoto International Medical Center really don't trust Choi Sung-min and his group, fearing that they might do something.

Choi Sung-min and the other two received "full attention" almost entirely from outside the ICU, observing through the glass window. The medical center provided copies of all medication lists and vital signs monitoring data.

At the beginning of taking the medicine, Li Hongming's condition was relatively stable.

But about two hours after taking the second dose of the decoction, the monitor suddenly started to alarm!

Li Hongming's body temperature suddenly rose to 39.5 degrees Celsius, his breathing became extremely rapid, his face flushed, and his originally stiff limbs began to twitch slightly involuntarily!

"What's going on?!" Li Zairong was shocked and rushed to the observation window.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Cui Chengmin's eyes, and he immediately demanded, "Director Chen! Is this what you call the 'right prescription'? The president is now experiencing a high fever and convulsions. It's clearly the wrong medicine, causing wind and yang! You must stop the medication immediately and give an explanation!"

Jiang Mingxu also said sarcastically, "It seems that Director Chen's 'confidence' has ultimately underestimated the complexity of the president's condition."

In the ward, Wen Haodong and Xun Jiahong also looked at Chen Yang nervously.

Chen Yang was extremely calm. While taking Li Hongming's pulse, he carefully observed Li Hongming's expression.

The pulse is strong and wiry, like pressing a scallion tube, and it feels weak when pressed hard. The tongue is red, but there are some tiny thorns on the tip of the tongue!

“This isn’t a worsening of the condition!”

Chen Yang released Li Hongming's wrist and said calmly, "This is a sign of 'the return of righteousness, rising up to resist evil'; the evil heat hidden deep within the body is forced out by the power of the medicine, and the struggle between righteousness and evil is causing the high fever. The body fluids are temporarily depleted, and the tendons and veins are not nourished, so there are convulsions. This is a good sign!"

"A good omen?" Li Zairong was surprised and suspicious.

"What nonsense!"

Choi Sung-min understood and angrily said, "How can a high fever and convulsions be a good sign? It's clearly a misdiagnosis! Doctor Chen, if you insist on doing this, you won't be responsible if anything happens to the president!"

Chen Yang remained unmoved and gave the order in a deep voice, "Li Chengjie, immediately acupuncture the Shixuan acupoint to bleed and clear away the heat and toxins! Jiahong, prepare half a pill of Angong Niuhuang Wan and dissolve it in water and feed it through the nose to clear the heart and open the orifices, calming the liver wind! Continue taking the original prescription without interruption!"

"Yes!" Li Chengjie and Xun Jiahong had absolute trust in Chen Yang and carried out the order without hesitation.

Li Chengjie's technique was extremely quick. He took a three-edged needle and quickly pricked the Shixuan acupoints on the tips of Li Hongming's ten fingers, squeezing out several drops of dark red blood.

Miraculously, less than five minutes after the bloodletting at the Shixuan point, Li Hongming's high fever began to subside and the convulsions gradually subsided.

Immediately afterwards, after taking Angong Niuhuang Pills, Li Hongming's rapid breathing gradually became steady, and his flushed face gradually returned to normal.

A sudden crisis was quickly resolved with Chen Yang's accurate judgment and decisive handling.

Choi Sung-min and the other two looked at each other with grim expressions.

They didn't expect that Chen Yang was not frightened by the sudden situation. Instead, he used Chinese medicine emergency methods to successfully resolve the crisis and even interpreted it as a "good omen". This action made them hold back all the words they had prepared to attack.

The monitor's alarm died down, replaced by a relatively steady beep. Li Hongming's breathing, previously rapid and shallow, became deep and even. Though still weak, the suffocating feeling of near-death had vanished. His flushed complexion faded, revealing a sickly pallor, but no longer a terrifying gray. Most surprising of all, his furrowed brow relaxed slightly, as if he had fallen into a deep sleep.

There was silence inside and outside the ward.

Li Zairong's clenched fists slowly loosened, his palms covered in sweat. He looked at Chen Yang, the worry in his eyes gradually replaced by an indescribable shock. He didn't understand medicine, but he could feel the change in his father's life force, from the violent and frantic state just now to the weak but steady state now.

Choi Sung-min, Kang Myeong-wook, and Kim Se-hwan froze there before they could completely hide the smugness and questioning on their faces.

The scene they expected of the worsening of the condition and Chen Yang being in a panic did not occur. Instead, the situation quickly reversed due to Chen Yang's almost "arrogant" persistence and seemingly incredible first aid measures.

"This...how is this possible?" Jiang Mingxu muttered to himself subconsciously, his small eyes filled with disbelief.

Bleeding at the Ten Points? Angong Niuhuang Pills? They were not unfamiliar with these methods, but the decisiveness and quick effectiveness of using them during such a "dangerous" high fever convulsion shocked them.

Choi Sung-min's face turned pale. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but found that any accusation seemed pale and powerless at this moment.

Facts speak louder than words. Li Hongming's vital signs are steadily improving.

ps: Our short play "From Township Hospital to Kyoto's Top Three Hospitals", which is based on Chen Yang's book, is now online. You can go and have a look.