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Taiyin disease may sometimes be resolved through sweating, but this requires that the pathogenesis has a tendency to move outward; it is originally not about forcibly inducing sweat.
The original text of *Shanghan Lun* states: In Taiyin disease, if the pulse is floating, sweating may be induced, and Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) is appropriate.
A floating pulse indicates that the pathogenesis of Taiyin disease is moving outward; thus, one can originally follow this trend to guide it, so taking Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) to induce sweating is permissible. If the floating pulse is forceful, the dosage of Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, *Cinnamomi Ramulus*) should be halved (use 1.5 qian), and Lianqiao (Forsythia Fruit, *Forsythiae Fructus*) 3 qian should be added. This is because whenever the pulse presents with a floating-heat appearance, overusing Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, *Cinnamomi Ramulus*) often carries the risk of bleeding; whereas Lianqiao (Forsythia Fruit, *Forsythiae Fructus*) is cool in nature and dispersing. Whenever encountering a floating and forceful pulse, using it usually induces sweating. Therefore, half the amount of Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig, *Cinnamomi Ramulus*) is reduced and replaced with it to induce sweating. To prevent failure to sweat, the patient may also drink hot porridge after taking the medicine. If there are occasionally underlying symptoms of abdominal fullness characteristic of Taiyin disease, raw Laifuzi (Radish Seed, *Raphani Semen*) 3 qian can be added. When used raw, the pungent-spicy flavor of Laifuzi (Radish Seed, *Raphani Semen*) not only eliminates bloating but also assists Lianqiao (Forsythia Fruit, *Forsythiae Fructus*) in inducing sweating.

Taiyin disease transmitted from Shaoyang originally does not involve cold syndromes; rather, it occurs when the organ itself harbors pre-existing cold accumulation, which is triggered by external contraction, causing the external Taiyin symptoms to be inconspicuous, while only the internal accumulated cold manifests as the disease. In such cases, treating the external contraction is inappropriate; instead, treating the internal injury is indicated.
The original text of *Shanghan Lun* states: Spontaneous diarrhea without thirst belongs to Taiyin, due to cold in the zang organs. It should be warmed, and formulas similar to Sini Tang (Frigid Extremities Decoction) are appropriate.
Chen Xiuyuan stated: "Spontaneous diarrhea" refers to diarrhea not caused by improper purgation. Generally, diarrhea leads to fluid loss downward and often presents with thirst; however, in diseases of Taiyin damp-earth, there is no thirst. As for lower diarrhea requiring warming, the term "Sini Tang category" broadly encompasses many formulas.
Wang He'an argued: For warming both middle and lower jiao, Sini Tang (Frigid Extremities Decoction) is suitable; for warming only the middle, Lizhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) or Wuzhuyu Tang (Evodia Fruit Decoction) are suitable; for cold accumulation, Dajianzhong Tang (Greatly Build the Middle Decoction) is suitable. For dampness, Zhenwu Tang (True Warrior Decoction) is suitable; for thirst, Wuling San (Five-Ling Powder) is suitable; for non-thirsty cases with slippery incontinence, Chishizhi Yuyuliang Tang (Red Halloysite and Hematite Decoction) is suitable. However, I believe that Gancao Ganjiang Tang (Licorice and Dried Ginger Decoction), Ganjiang Fuzi Tang (Dried Ginger and Aconite Decoction), and Fuling Sini Tang (Poria and Frigid Extremities Decoction) can all be selected according to the specific syndrome.