Summary on Shang Hong-tao's Experience in Treating Alopecia of Spleen Deficiency with Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction

The document detailed SHANG Hong-tao's experience using Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction to treat alopecia related to spleen deficiency, presenting three cases that demonstrated its efficacy. The treatment focused on addressing spleen and stomach deficiencies, believed to be the root causes of alopecia, using traditional Chinese medicine principles. The decoction, based on LI Dong-yuan's theory, aimed to address spleen-stomach Qi deficiency and fire stagnation, and included ingredients like Rhizoma Cimicifugae and Radix Puerariae. Clinical practice showed effectiveness for alopecia and other conditions, with high patient acceptance and no common drug resistance, highlighting the significance of flexible modification based on syndrome differentiation for modern clinical practice.