Chapter 2075: Chapter 1945: Filing a Complaint (Part 4)
"Alright, let me briefly explain."
Expert Liu said: "Traditional Chinese Medicine typically believes that chickenpox is an external pathogenic condition affecting the spleen and lungs, causing dampness and heat to manifest on the skin; therefore, the approach of syndrome differentiation and treatment should be expelling wind and clearing heat, detoxifying, and removing dampness."
"Hmm..." Several medical experts nodded in agreement.
"Based on the severity of the condition, chickenpox can be categorized into wind-heat combined with dampness and damp-heat excessive types. The current epidemic shows dense pustules with yellowish colors, dry mouth, thirst, constipation, and unbearable itching, indicating severe blood toxicity. Aggressive medication should be used to clear heat and cool the blood, detoxify and expel evil, and the formula can be adjusted with Modified Detoxification Decoction."
"Ah, Expert Liu is right!"
"Indeed, Expert Liuâs insight is unique; truly deserving of being a master in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Minghe!"
"These patients are in severe distress, clearly a case of severe chickenpox. Expert Liuâs syndrome differentiation is exceptionally accurate and impressive!" Doctor Zhang frequently complimented Expert Liu.
Listening to the compliments, Expert Liu felt quite proud and continued: "Modified Detoxification Decoction, also known as Wind-Expelling and Detoxifying Powder, contains a qian of Schizonepeta, a qian of Saposhnikovia, a qian of Erysiphe, a qian of Licorice Root, a qian of Forsythia, one and a half qian of Sticky mouse-ear chickweed, and a qian of Gromwell. It is administered in decoction form to cool the blood, detoxify, and alleviate the main complaint of severe itching."
"Wonderful! This formulaâs composition is exquisite, the medicinal choices appropriate, truly the handiwork of Expert Liu!"
Feeling quite lifted by the praise, Expert Liu glanced at Song Xiaodong sitting in the corner, intending to humiliate him, and asked: "Young man, what do you think?"
The crowd turned their heads, anticipating Song Xiaodongâs embarrassment.
"This guy doesnât even know that chickenpox is contagious, embarrassing."
"He dares to attend a chickenpox medical academic conference, truly shameless."
"Why did Vice President Zhao choose such a person for the meeting?"
"Vice President Zhaoâs associate, Doctor Zhang, seems to have some discernment."
"Serves you right for offending Expert Liu!"
"Letâs see how you survive in Mingheâs medical circle from now on!"
"Letâs see what he can say!"
Among the crowdâs schadenfreude gaze, Song Xiaodong calmly stood up, looked around, and then spoke: "Expert Liuâs formula is indeed excellent." He nodded as if affirming Expert Liu.
"What the heck, who is this guy to be so arrogant? Does Expert Liuâs formula need your affirmation?"
"Is there something wrong with this guyâs head? Who are you to evaluate Expert Liuâs formula?"
"This guy is so arrogant, even Director Wu hasnât spoken like this!"
After the crowdâs brainstorm subsided, Song Xiaodong disdainfully glanced sideways at the group of presidents and experts and continued: "Modified Detoxification Decoction has three origins: âDongyi Baojian,â âZhangâs Guide to Medicine,â and âGolden Mirror.â"
"Oh, this guy speaks logically."
"Do these three books exist?"
"Whatâs the use of boasting about books? Mastering the medical canon, analyzing cases thoroughly, but not knowing how to take pulses, isnât that laughable?"
Expert Liu listened to Song Xiaodongâs words with some nervousness.
Because Song Xiaodong mentioned the origin of Expert Liuâs formula.
This indicates that Song Xiaodongâs understanding of traditional medical literature is at least not less than his own.
Song Xiaodong continued: "Expert Liuâs formula mainly follows âDongyi Baojian,â but the use of Sticky mouse-ear chickweed comes from âZhangâs Guide to Medicine.â Expert Liu is able to draw from a range of sources, integrating the essence of both formulas, mastering tradition while bravely innovating, which truly deserves affirmation."
Now, Expert Liu was genuinely surprised, as Song Xiaodong not only revealed the origin of his formula but also understood his mindset.
Chapter one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight Active Participation in Speech
Expert Liu covertly assessed Song Xiaodong, pondering the background of this individual.
"This guy is competent, surely has some knowledge!"
"No, should you really be commenting on Expert Liuâs formula?"
Listening to Song Xiaodongâs praise, Expert Liu felt a bit proud yet somewhat uneasy.
"Alright, if you have something to say, speak quickly. Expert Liu is our traditional medicine authority in Minghe. His prescribed formula doesnât need your critique." Another gray-haired expert, unable to endure further, interrupted Song Xiaodong.
"Okay, then I will speak directly." Song Xiaodong glanced at Expert Liu and the expert who interrupted him.
"Expert Liu, your formula for treating severe chickenpox is appropriate, but your syndrome differentiation for chickenpox is incorrect." Song Xiaodongâs words were shocking.
"What did you say?"
"You dare challenge Expert Liu? How many years have you studied medicine? And you dare say Expert Liuâs syndrome differentiation is wrong?"
"Such severe chickenpox symptoms have never appeared before; if this chickenpox doesnât qualify as severe, then what kind of chickenpox would?"
"This is nonsense; all the medical experts present deem this epidemic chickenpox as severe. How can you say the syndrome differentiation is wrong?"
"Can you provide an explanation?"
"I think heâs just here to cause trouble and previously mentioned chickenpox isnât contagious."
Expert Liu initially thought Song Xiaodong was there to flatter him, but unexpectedly, he simply wanted to flaunt his knowledge.
"Why does this person always want to oppose Expert Liu?"
"This is indeed the damp-heat excessive type severe chickenpox; the evil is profound and true, with damp evil invading internally. Expert Liu is correct; our Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospitalâs old professors also view it this way."