Tao Hua, styled Shangwen, known as Jie'an (also called Jie'an Taoist), was from Yuhang (now Hangzhou City). He was born in the second year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1369 AD) and passed away in the seventh year of the Tianshun era (1463 AD), living to the age of 94. Historically, he was renowned for his remarkable efficacy in treating diseases, particularly cold-damage disease, which he could cure with a single dose, earning him great fame at the time. His works include "Complete Book of Cold-Damage Disease" in five volumes, "Golden Examples of Cold-Damage Disease Treatment" in two volumes, "Direct Guidance on Cold-Damage Disease Treatment" in two volumes, "Treatise on the Branch and Root of Cold-Damage Disease" in one volume, "Cold-Damage Disease Duan Duan Jin," and "Complete Collection of Cold-Damage Disease" in four volumes. Tao's writings were significantly influenced by Zhu Gong, and he made advancements in treatment methods and pattern identification. However, opinions on his theories have been mixed among predecessors.