Study on Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) Treatment Rules of Swollen-head Infection Based on Data Mining of TCM Classics

Objective: To analyze the differentiation and treatment principles of Swollen-head Infection in TCM classics. Methods: Ancient medical case data related to warm diseases were selected as the data source, and the standard principles of data extraction were formulated. Data mining methods such as mathematical statistics, factor analysis, cluster analysis, and association rules were used to systematically sort out and analyze the etiology, location, syndrome, treatment, formulations and other information of Swollen-head Infection. Results: Swollen-head Infection is primarily attributed to pathogenic wind and heat toxins. The significance of "Li Qi" (Epidemic pathogen) should be emphasized.The disease primarily affects the head, and the pathogenic factors tend to linger in the lung-defense. The clinical manifestations are closely related to the affected area of the head, often accompanied by other systemic symptoms. The treatment approach commonly involves combining internal and external therapies. Combinations of herbs such as Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix)-Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix)-Huangqin(Scutellariae Radix), Jiegeng(Platycodonis Radix)-Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Jiegeng(Platycodonis Radix)-Huangqin(Scutellariae Radix), Chaihu(Bupleuri Radix)- Jiegeng(Platycodonis Radix), and Chaihu(Bupleuri Radix)- Huanglian(Coptidis Rhizoma) are notable for their abilities to clear heat, detoxify, disperse wind, and eliminate pathogenic factors. Additionally, Puji Xiaodu Yin and its modifications are considered essential medications for treating Swollen-head Infection. Conclusion: Through the data mining of the rules of syndrome and prescription of Swollen-head Infection in ancient books of warm diseases, to provide reference for the differentiation and treatment of head and face swelling and poison infectious diseases.