Zhang, male, 50 years old, outpatient visit on April 5, 1982. The patient was caught in the rain last night, experiencing aversion to cold without sweating, nasal congestion, and clear nasal discharge. He self-administered a decoction of fresh Ginger Rhizome 25g. After drinking 150ml of ginger soup, he began to sweat profusely all over his body. After sweating, he drank another 250ml of ginger soup, resulting in continuous sweating all over his body, and changed his underwear three times. This morning upon waking, the patient felt flustered and unable to support himself, so he invited me for a home visit.

Upon examination, the patient's complexion was pale, his hands were pressing weakly on his chest, his limbs were slightly cold, his pulse was weak upon light touch and empty upon deep pressure, and his tongue coating was thin and white. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the four examinations, the diagnosis was "post-sweating heart yang deficiency pattern." Treatment was aimed at nourishing the heart with pungent and sweet methods. Prescription: Cinnamon Twig and Liquorice Decoction:
Cinnamon Twig 6g, Prepared Liquorice Root 20g
decocted with water, to be sipped frequently. After taking one dose of the medication, the patient's palpitations disappeared.