Postherpetic neuralgia often occurs one month or even more than three months after herpes zoster deflorescence. The root cause are dampness and heat

which block Qi movement

and go into meridians. Thus

herpes zoster is a syndrome characterized with deficient root and excessive superficial

as well as intermingled deficiency and excess. Prof. GAO Pu uses the method of supporting the healthy energy as the main principle

and he also pay attention to heat-clearing and detoxicating

promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis

as well as activating meridians stop pain. While using electuary prescription

Prof. GAO lay emphasis on regulating spleen and stomach

soothing liver-Qi stagnation

as well as calming mind and improving sleep

so that to strengthen the immunity. Besides

he is good at using "Kailu Fang"（ 开路方）

which is used to regulate the body before taking electuary prescriptions.