Mr. Tang, male, 75 years old. Caught a cold in winter, with headache and fever, and a runny nose. He took some Lingqiao Detoxification Pills that he had at home, but felt extremely fatigued and had cold hands and feet. His son urgently requested treatment from Dr. Liu. During the consultation, the patient appeared listless and reluctant to speak. After taking his pulse for a short while, he tilted his head as if wanting to sleep. His hands were cold to the touch, and his tongue was pale and tender with a white coating. His pulse was not floating but instead deep. The symptoms and signs indicated Shaoyin cold-damage disease. The kidney yang was already deficient. "The elderly fear cold-damage disease," and if cold medicine were administered again, it would likely harm the kidney root, potentially leading to unpredictable consequences. The treatment should urgently warm Shaoyin with Cold-Extremities Decoction.
Aconite Lateral Root 12g, Dried Ginger 10g, Prepared Liquorice Root 10g
. After one dose, his spirit improved. After the second dose, his hands and feet warmed up, and he recovered.