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Click the blue text to follow us A substitute for rhinoceros horn, water buffalo horn can be used for treating high fever due to warm diseases, delirium, and other conditions. Water buffalo horn is the horn of the water buffalo, which is commonly seen by the public, but many may not be aware of its … Read more
Moxibustion originates from fire, utilizing heat as its primary function. Moxibustion is like a small sun; when it approaches your body, a continuous flow of yang energy is infused into you, akin to a martial arts master transmitting their internal power to you, making you feel very comfortable. In China, there has long been a … Read more
👍Click the above to follow our WeChat public account for health tips Moxibustion, as a treasure of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been passed down and developed over thousands of years, continuing to safeguard people’s health today. Its unique efficacy and gentle adjustment methods have garnered increasing attention and affection from many. Today, let us … Read more
This year’s cold weather has arrived earlier than in previous years. The Double Ninth Festival has passed, and the beginning of winter is not far off; winter is gradually approaching. This is the perfect time to nourish the body. How to nourish the body? There are many methods, but the correct approaches are few. Nourishing … Read more
A Brief Discussion on the Craft of Medicinal Plaster Production The external treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) include a unique and effective set of therapeutic techniques developed over thousands of years in the fight against diseases. The plaster therapy has a long history and significant efficacy. Since many diseases enter from the outside, … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Medicinal pastes, also known as gāo zī jì (膏滋剂), are one of the eight forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparations, which include pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. They can be used externally or taken internally. Internal medicinal pastes are made by concentrating … Read more
When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), most people’s perception is of the strong and difficult-to-swallow herbal decoctions. In recent years, a type of TCM formula—medicinal paste (gāo fāng)—has gradually entered the public’s life, being understood and accepted, thus changing people’s outdated views on TCM. The widespread acclaim for medicinal pastes is due to … Read more
According to TCM theory, spring is for growth, summer for development, autumn for harvest, and winter for storage. Winter is the season for sealing and storing, suitable for nourishing the vital energy (zheng qi) and replenishing the marrow. Therefore, winter supplementation is best achieved through Gao Fang (medicinal paste).“Gao Fang” refers to a type of … Read more
1. Run Fei Gao (Lung Moistening Syrup) Main Ingredients: Laiyang Pear Syrup, Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Zhi Huang Qi (Honey-fried Astragalus), Zi Wan (Aster), Bai Bu (Stemona), Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria). Functions and Indications: Moistens the lungs and benefits Qi, stops cough and resolves phlegm. Used for lung deficiency with weak Qi, chest tightness, chronic cough … Read more
What is Gao Fang? Gao Fang, also known as medicinal paste, is named after its form and is a high-grade tonic enjoyed by the ancient royal families. It is one of the eight forms of traditional Chinese medicine, which include pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. Gao Fang, also referred to as … Read more