Professor Wang Ping's treatment of postherpetic neuralgia based on deficiency-cold syndrome theory
LIU Zhiyong
CHEN Weiwen
ZHANG Guangzhong
LIU Lvmin
SUN Liyun
Abstract：Professor Wang Ping has developed a distinct clinical strategy for postherpetic neuralgia(PHN).Her method emphasizes first differentiating yin and yang,balancing holistic assessment with localized symptom analysis to simplify complexity and clarify treatment direction.Professor Wang identifies the core pathological mechanisms of severe,refractory PHN as deficiency and cold,manifesting primarily as yin syndromes characterized by cold congealing in meridians akin to yin ulcers.Treatment focuses on regulating the body's yin-yang and cold-heat balance,with adjunctive use of herbs to resolve phlegm,eliminate dampness,and activate blood circulation—addressing both root causes and symptoms.Notably,analgesia is achieved not merely through blood-activating herbs but by prioritizing warming yang and dispelling cold.Additionally,her innovative combination of insect-based formulas to unblock meridians and superficial needling technique has demonstrated significant efficacy in relieving PHN pain.
Keywords：NeuralgiapostherpeticDeficiency and coldTreatmentClinical experienceProfessor Wang Ping
Publication Date：2025-02-10
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 63-66 )