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It is commonly said, “Whether sick or not, Fangfeng Tongsheng is effective,” which shows the wide application of Fangfeng Tongsheng Wan, making it favored by many doctors and patients. Fangfeng Tongsheng Wan is composed of Ma Huang (Ephedra), Fang Feng (Siler), which dispel wind and relieve the exterior; Jing Jie (Schizonepeta), Bo He (Peppermint) which … Read more
Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan (防风通圣丸) is a formula that resolves both exterior and interior conditions, employing the four methods of sweating, purging, clearing, and benefiting to eliminate exterior and interior pathogenic heat, as well as phlegm-dampness. It can treat 18 different conditions: The main herbs in the formula include Fang Feng (Siler Root), Jing … Read more
When it comes to Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan, many people think of it as the Chinese herbal equivalent of antihistamines. In fact, it not only expels pathogens from the surface, but also unblocks internal stagnation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a principle called “removing the source leads to recovery”. Many issues related … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Today, we introduce the formula for releasing evils from both the exterior and interior, known as Biao Li Shuang Jie (表里双解). This formula consists of 解表药 (exterior-releasing herbs) combined with 泻下 (laxatives), 清热 (heat-clearing), and 温里药 (warming interior herbs), which work together to treat conditions affecting both the … Read more
Understanding the Dual Release Formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine Dual Release Formula The Dual Release Formula is primarily composed of 解表药 (jie biao yao) (exterior-releasing herbs) and 治里药 (zhi li yao) (interior-treating herbs), which have the function of dual release, used to treat conditions where both exterior and interior symptoms coexist. It embodies the combination … Read more
IV. Interpretation of Wu Ling San Syndrome Text First, let us review the original text, examining the passages regarding Wu Ling San from the “Shang Han Lun” and “Jin Kui Yao Lue” to summarize and then share my experiences. (1) Song edition, Article 71: In cases of Tai Yang disease, after sweating, if there is … Read more
20250104, Female, 74 years old, height 150 cm, weight 120 Jin. Medical History: Bronchitis. Diabetes. Herpes, no longer itchy. Mild tricuspid regurgitation. Experienced diarrhea six to seven times a day during hospitalization. Hospitalized in December 2024. Medication History: Antidiabetic medication. During hospitalization, took An Gong Niu Huang Wan (安宫牛黄丸). Chief Complaint: Fatigue while walking, heavy … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that smooth blood circulation is essential for health. If the blood is in a hypercoagulable state or flows slowly, it can lead to blood stasis, resulting in a series of diseases such as cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction. Today, Emma brings you medicinal recipes and acupoint massage to help invigorate … Read more
Editor’s Note Blood stasis syndrome is a common cause of various clinical diseases, leading to the development of many herbal formulas with stasis-resolving effects. Today, I would like to share an article by Mr. Hu Xishu discussing the principles of using herbs for blood stasis syndrome, which offers unique insights into the application of stasis-resolving … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Simple Three Herbs for Qi Supplementation Dual Supplementation of Lung and Kidney Requires Attention Qi deficiency is an external manifestation of the decline in the function of the body’s organs. Elderly individuals often experience insufficient lung and kidney Qi, at which point they can brew Yi Qi Bu Shen … Read more