In-Depth Focus: Strengthening the Body’s Defense and Weakness Support from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine

• The body’s self-defense is an innate and dynamically changing defense mechanism and potential ability that plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Human life activities are constantly influenced by the external environment, and only by adapting to the four seasons and the environment can one remain safe and sound. • … Read more

Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Through Classic Idioms: The Principle of ‘Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil’

Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Through Classic Idioms: The Principle of 'Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil'

Qian Xiaqi Department of Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine Attending Physician Specialization: Treatment of facial paralysis, neck and lower back pain, gastroenteritis, arthritis, etc. Exploring the profound knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) through classic idioms makes complex medical principles more accessible. With a rich history of over 5,000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine has cultivated a … Read more

Fostering Righteous Qi and Expelling Evil: The Renowned Formula

Fostering Righteous Qi and Expelling Evil: The Renowned Formula

Fostering Righteous Qi and Expelling Evil —— Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Wind Screen Powder) Focus on Pain, Care for Health According to the Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), “When the righteous qi is preserved within, evil cannot invade.” The Jing Yue Quan Shu states, “The existence of a person relies entirely … Read more

What is Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

What is Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

扶正法邪 (Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil) is a general guiding principle in the treatment of diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM believes that the reason people become ill is due to insufficient 正气 (zhèng qì, righteous qi), which allows 邪气 (xié qì, evil qi) to invade, or that the evil qi overcomes … Read more

The Life Wisdom of the Huangdi Neijing: A Discussion on the Application of the “Support the Right and Expel the Evil” Concept in Liver Cancer Treatment

The Life Wisdom of the Huangdi Neijing: A Discussion on the Application of the "Support the Right and Expel the Evil" Concept in Liver Cancer Treatment

Expert Interpretation: Xing Yufeng, Department of Hepatology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Author: Shi Congcong, Fourth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Primary liver cancer refers to malignant tumors originating from liver cells or the epithelial cells of the intrahepatic bile ducts. It is one of the most common cancers globally. In 2020, … Read more

Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Evil: The Premier Tonic Formula!

Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Evil: The Premier Tonic Formula!

Shu Yu Wan (Dioscorea Pill) is a classic formula for deficiency syndromes, traditionally used to support the right Qi and expel evil. It is effective in enhancing appetite, increasing body weight, and dispelling wind and Qi. Shu Yu Wan is commonly seen in chronic wasting diseases characterized by emaciation, fatigue, and anemia. 1. Classic Formula … Read more

The Differences in Efficacy Among Various Types of Ginger: Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger, Roasted Ginger, Ginger Charcoal, and Galangal

The Differences in Efficacy Among Various Types of Ginger: Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger, Roasted Ginger, Ginger Charcoal, and Galangal

Ginger is not only a seasoning but also an important medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The earliest record of ginger as a medicinal substance is found in the Shennong Bencao Jing, which states that dried ginger (gan jiang) “is used for chest fullness, cough, counterflow of qi, warming the middle, stopping bleeding, inducing … Read more

Daily Reading of a Formula (52) | “Zhang Zhongjing’s 50 Medicinal Patterns”

Daily Reading of a Formula (52) | "Zhang Zhongjing's 50 Medicinal Patterns"

Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant, primarily produced in Sichuan and Hunan provinces. In ancient times, the variety from Junzhou (now Danjiangkou City, Hubei Province) was regarded as a genuine medicinal material, known as Jun Jiang. Currently, the variety from Qianwei County, Sichuan, is considered superior due to its … Read more

Differences in Efficacy Among Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger, Processed Ginger, Ginger Charcoal, and Galangal

Differences in Efficacy Among Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger, Processed Ginger, Ginger Charcoal, and Galangal

Ginger is not only a seasoning but also an important medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The earliest record of ginger as a medicinal substance is found in the “Shennong Bencao Jing,” which states that dried ginger (gan jiang) “is used for chest fullness, cough, counterflow of qi, warming the middle, stopping bleeding, inducing … Read more

The Differences in Efficacy Between Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger

The Differences in Efficacy Between Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger

Ginger Can be used as a vegetable, harmonizer, fruit, or medicine ——《Compendium of Materia Medica》 Ginger is a typical medicinal and edible plant widely used in daily life, often appearing as a seasoning ingredient in our dishes. It is a classic supporting role in mom’s recipes and always has a place in the kitchen. Although … Read more