What is Cold-Heat Syndrome?

Click the blue words to follow us Cold and heat are the two fundamental categories for distinguishing the nature of diseases, summarizing the two types of syndromes reflecting the balance of Yin and Yang in the body. Generally speaking, cold syndromes are manifestations of insufficient Yang Qi or the invasion of cold pathogens, while heat … Read more

Ten Remarkable Uses of Fangfeng Tongsheng Wan for Treating Exterior Cold and Interior Heat

Ten Remarkable Uses of Fangfeng Tongsheng Wan for Treating Exterior Cold and Interior Heat

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: A Comprehensive Formula for Treating 18 Conditions by Resolving Exterior and Interior Heat

Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan: A Comprehensive Formula for Treating 18 Conditions by Resolving Exterior and Interior Heat

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

Fang Feng Tong Sheng: A Comprehensive Treatment for Internal and External Conditions

Fang Feng Tong Sheng: A Comprehensive Treatment for Internal and External Conditions

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

Understanding the Relationship Between the Lung and Large Intestine in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Pediatric Perspective

Understanding the Relationship Between the Lung and Large Intestine in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Pediatric Perspective

“The relationship between the Lung and Large Intestine” in pediatric applications The Ling Shu states, “The Lung is connected to the Large Intestine; the Large Intestine is the organ of transmission,” which supports the concept that “the Lung and Large Intestine are interrelated.” This principle is often applied in treating lung diseases with methods that … Read more

Treatment Sequence for Concurrent Exterior and Interior Diseases

Treatment Sequence for Concurrent Exterior and Interior Diseases

Last time we discussed the treatment sequence for concurrent exterior and interior diseases, which is a general principle.When both exterior and interior diseases are present, the treatment sequence should be determined based on the severity and urgency of the condition.Those with more severe symptoms should be treated first, and those with more urgent symptoms should … Read more

Understanding the Relationship Between the Liver and Gallbladder in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Relationship Between the Liver and Gallbladder in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Relationship Between the Liver and Gallbladder The phrase “the liver and gallbladder illuminate each other” is often used to describe a close and supportive relationship between two individuals. Whenever this term is mentioned, one cannot help but admire the wisdom of the ancients. From a medical perspective, the liver (Gan) and gallbladder (Dan) are … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Formulas for Releasing Evils from Both the Exterior and Interior

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Formulas for Releasing Evils from Both the Exterior and Interior

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

The Relationship Between the Lungs and Large Intestine: Are You Eating Right?

The Relationship Between the Lungs and Large Intestine: Are You Eating Right?

Thousands of years ago, the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) revealed the relationship between the lungs and the large intestine. In today’s society, the emergence of many strange diseases is largely related to irregular eating habits, overeating, and the prevalence of various unhealthy foods, leading to frequent intestinal diseases such as colitis, rectitis, chronic … Read more

Using This Method to Transform Dampness and Awaken the Spleen, Recommended by TCM Masters, Suitable for All Ages

Using This Method to Transform Dampness and Awaken the Spleen, Recommended by TCM Masters, Suitable for All Ages

As we are in the summer season, it is hot and humid. In such hot weather, modern people inevitably use air conditioning and fans. However, the damp heat and discomfort from the environment, combined with improper lifestyle habits, can lead to various symptoms. Summarizing the causes, they can be divided into two categories:one is damp … Read more