Little Clubmoss

Once the diagnosis is clear, the next step is to prescribe medication.

My suggestion is to use both external wash and oral medication. Take the oral medication once a day after meals. Add the external wash to the water when you wash your face each day.

Su Ziyang first explained his methods and suggestions.

"Okay. As long as you get better, I'll listen to whatever you say."

The woman was quite open and honest, and didn't ask any questions.

"Alright, then I'll prescribe your medicine."

Su Ziyang turned on the computer, entered the information, and then began spraying the medicine:

Bupleurum 18g

15g of ginger and Pinellia

10g of roasted licorice root

5g of Atractylodes macrocephala

5g of Angelica dahurica

Alisma plantago-aquatica 9g

5g of Poria cocos

The prescription was created by Su Ziyang himself, with Bupleurum as the chief ingredient, Alisma and Poria as the assistant ingredients, Atractylodes and Angelica as the adjuvant ingredients, and Ginger-processed Pinellia and Glycyrrhiza as the guiding ingredients.

This prescription is not a pre-existing formula; it was created by Su Ziyang on a whim, based on the pulse and tongue characteristics of this eczema.

Of course, every prescription has its finishing touch, which is often referred to as using medicine specifically for a particular disease. For example, the pistachio plant was remarkably effective in treating the kidney stones in the previous case.

Therefore, for the treatment of eczema, Su Ziyang also prescribed a separate external wash: 14g of Xiao Shen Jin Cao (小伸筋草), decocted and used for external washing.

After prescribing the medicine, Su Ziyang instructed the patient to avoid spicy food and then signaled that they could go downstairs to get the medicine.

The following are commonly believed to be the effects of Lycopodium clavatum:

It dispels wind and cold, eliminates dampness and reduces swelling, relaxes muscles and promotes blood circulation. It treats wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, joint pain, numbness of the skin, weakness of the limbs, edema, and traumatic injuries.

However, each prescription and each medicine has a special and secret usage, which is the source of the secret recipe. Xiao Shenjin Cao was suitable for this woman's symptoms, so Su Ziyang decisively used it.

"Hey bro. I might not get there until Saturday night. I've been a bit busy these past few days, can Saturday be a good fit for you?"

Er Biao called again, and Su Ziyang agreed.

Every Friday evening after work, Liu Yanzhen would drive her car directly to the clinic.

Su Ziyang had completely forgotten about the dinner they had mentioned last time. Liu Yanzhen sincerely invited him, Su Ziyang and Fairy Li got into the car.

When they arrived, Bao Mingya's parents weren't there; only Bao Mingya was busy in the kitchen.

"Sister, Uncle and Aunt have all left."

Su Ziyang was still thinking of checking Bao Mingya's father's pulse to see if there were any changes, but then he went back to his hometown.

"Hi, my dad came here for medical treatment, but he's better now. We asked them to stay a couple more days, but they didn't want to, so they all left. It's okay, my dad is cured. I thank you on his behalf."

Bao Mingya carried dishes from the kitchen to the living room while talking to Su Ziyang.

Seeing Bao Mingya busy at work by herself, Fairy Li also rushed into the kitchen.

The two of them were faster than one person, and soon they had prepared two more dishes, and the four of them sat down together.

The four of them raised their glasses. Su Ziyang and Liu Yanzhen were drinking beer, while Fairy Li and Bao Mingya were drinking orange juice.

"So, just raising your glass? You've got to introduce yourself, buddy."

Bao Mingya gave a wink and glanced at Fairy Li.

"Ah, sister, brother-in-law. This is my girlfriend, Li Zijun. Zijun, this is my senior, Bao Mingya. This is my senior's husband, Liu Yanzhen."

After a brief introduction, the four of them clinked their glasses.

"Your cooking is so delicious, senior! Can you teach me sometime?" Li Zijun praised after picking up a piece of wood ear mushroom, tasting it.

"Hi, Zijun. It's just a regular home-style stir-fry. I'm glad you like it."

Bao Mingya thought Li Zijun was just being polite, but Su Ziyang chimed in, "Oh, Zijun, you're absolutely right. You should learn from your senior. Senior, please teach her! Zijun's cooking is... well, let's just say it's not great."

"Ouch!" Fairy Li reached out her Little Hand to pinch Su Ziyang, but Su Ziyang laughed and dodged to the side.

"Su Ziyang, Zijun such a beautiful girl, and you've already gotten such a good deal. You're still complaining, you have no conscience! Zijun, come here, let's sit next to each other. You go over there, you two stinky men go drink over there."

Bao Mingya pushed Liu Yanzhen to Su Ziyang's side and pulled Li Zijun to her side.

"Alright, bro. We're both old men now, let's drink and let those two chat while we enjoy our drinks."

Liu Yanzhen has a moderate to above-average alcohol tolerance, but she is also extremely passionate and enjoys drinking.

Li Zijun and Bao Mingya started whispering to each other. Su Ziyang and Liu Yanzhen had already downed five bottles of beer, and Liu Yanzhen was starting to feel a little dizzy.

"Hey brother. The first person I invited here today was the one who cured my father-in-law's illness. I'm truly impressed. Hey, honey, look, he cured our dad's illness. Shouldn't we both offer him a toast? You two stop chatting for now."

Liu Yanzhen insisted on having a drink with Bao Mingya and Su Ziyang, expressing her deepest gratitude, which made Su Ziyang feel embarrassed.

"Brother, the second point is about that child in our hospital. Ever since you prescribed that medicine, he hasn't had a nosebleed again. Our head doctor has now made that child's case a classic case and is studying it. I have to thank you for that, and you'll have to explain it to me in detail."

After a couple more drinks, Su Ziyang began to explain his thoughts to Liu Yanzhen.

The drinking party instantly turned into a case discussion.

Although Liu Yanzhen was a little tipsy, people who are tipsy often have more divergent and active thoughts.

Su Ziyang spoke clearly and logically, Liu Yanzhen nodded repeatedly as she listened.

"Zijun, are you full?"

Bao Mingya watched the two of them chat about medical cases and then asked Li Zijun. Li Zijun nodded and said she was full.

"Alright, let's ignore them. Let's go drink. We'll go inside and talk for a bit. I'll teach you how to cook. Look, those two are getting louder and louder. Come on, come on."

Bao Mingya pulled Li Zijun into the bedroom, the two of them completely oblivious, chatting amongst themselves.

After the two left, Su Ziyang finished explaining the basis of the case.

After finishing their business, the two downed two more bottles of wine. Seeing his wife and Li Zijun go inside, Liu Yanzhen put his arm around Su Ziyang's shoulder and said, "Brother, you're better at traditional Chinese medicine than I am. Can I ask you something else, brother?"

"Brother-in-law, please speak freely and without reservation."

Seeing the mysterious tone of Liu Yanzhen's words, Su Ziyang knew it wasn't anything good.

"Do you know any ways to enhance that ability?"

"Ah?"

Liu Yanzhen was completely bewildered by Su Ziyang and instinctively let out an "Ah!"

"You two should drink properly and stop shouting, or the neighbors will get upset."

Bao Mingya came out and said a few words to Su Ziyang and Liu Yanzhen.

"Keep your voice down, bro. I'm serious."

Liu Yanzhen hugged Su Ziyang and whispered it again.

"Well, brother-in-law, I'm 26 this year, my sister is 5 years older than me, and you're 1 year older than my sister, so you're only 32. That shouldn't be the case."

Su Ziyang remained skeptical of Liu Yanzhen's words.