Professor Huang Huang
Professor Huang Huang, a leading figure at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, is one of China’s foremost experts in using formulas from Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue to treat difficult-to-treat diseases. In 1989, the Chinese Government Education Committee sent him to research geriatric medicine at Japanese Jing Du University for a year. He was awarded a PhD in 2001 for his research in traditional medicine and its applications.
Professor Huang has dedicated his career to the differential diagnosis of herbal patterns. His book, Zhong Jing’s Fifty Herbal Patterns, is the culmination of his extensive research. The application of Fang Zheng, or Formula Patterns, helps unlock the secrets of Jing Fang. Specialist in: Difficult-to-treat Diseases, Herbal Patterns
Dr Huang began his education in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine in 1973 with renowned TCM doctors Mr Ye Bing-Ren, Mr Xing Li-Jiang and Mr Xia Yi-Jun from Jiangsu province. In 1979, he majored in Chinese medical theory at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and obtained his master’s degree in medicine in 1982. Since then, Dr Huang has been a professor and doctoral supervisor at Nanjing University of CM.
Dr Huang advocates studying and applying TCM classical formulas, modern literature on single herb and formula indications, and the application of classical formula patterns on constitutional types. He has focused on studying the experiences of famous TCM clinicians and examining different schools of classical formulas, with particular emphasis on herb and formula indications. He encourages comparing different schools of thought in Chinese medical theory across various eras.
Dr Huang has authored several books, including The Guidance of Case History (医案助读 Yi An Zhu Du), The One Hundred Classical Formulas (经方100首 Jing Fang 100 Shou), Applications of Medicinals with Classical Formulas (药证与经方 Yao Zheng yu Jing Fang), The Ten Classes of Formula of Traditional Chinese Medicine (中医十大类方) and Zhang Zhong-jing’s Clinical Application of 50 Medicinals (张仲景50味药证).
The methods he shares trace back to early Qing dynasty writings by Xu Ling-Tai (徐灵胎) and passages in Discussion of Cold Damage (伤寒论). Additionally, the Kampo tradition of Japan has influenced his philosophy.
We are fortunate to have experts like Dr Huang who draw the essence from the well of Chinese medicine, synthesise contributions from past doctors, and apply the knowledge clinically to modern life. He is also renowned for his vivid and engaging teaching style, helping his students learn quickly and with enjoyment.
