Two takes on 历节
By mchern • Apr 1st, 2008 • Category: jinkuiyaolue, painFrom the《金匮要略》, we are introduced to what can be presently classified under arthritis. It’s called 历节 in the book and let’s read on for more.
Take 1:
“病历节，不可屈伸，疼痛，乌头汤主之。”
We are introduced to the idea of 历节, two things: inability to bend and stretch AND pain. We can infer that the problem is with the joints. 乌头汤’s star-herb is […]
