Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Interconnectedness of the Five Organs and Its Health Principles

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Interconnectedness of the Five Organs and Its Health Principles

The five organs are all “born with a purpose,” each fulfilling its role. As noted by Zhang Zhizong in the Qing Dynasty in “Lüshan Hall Classifications”: “The energies of the five organs are all interconnected.” The five organs have an inherent connection in physiological activities and pathological changes, forming a relationship of mutual generation and … Read more

Understanding the Balance of Yin and Yang for Health

Understanding the Balance of Yin and Yang for Health

Yin is cold, Yang is hot; Yin is blood, Yang is Qi; when Yin and Yang are balanced, all diseases disappear. A tree’s most important part is its roots. When the leaves turn yellow, it is difficult to find the cause from above. By looking down at the roots, one can easily understand whether it … Read more

Understanding TCM Constitution: Qi Deficiency Type

Understanding TCM Constitution: Qi Deficiency Type

The Chronic Disease Joint Studio of the Luopu Community Health Service Center at Panyu Second Hospital has received positive feedback from the local community after launching TCM identification services. Today, we continue to introduce a series of TCM identification articles, focusing on the Qi Deficiency constitution. Constitution Characteristics Overall Characteristics Insufficient vital energy, primarily characterized … Read more

Understanding Your Body Constitution: Damp-Heat, Blood Stasis, Qi Stagnation, and More

Understanding Your Body Constitution: Damp-Heat, Blood Stasis, Qi Stagnation, and More

  Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that body constitution is a relatively stable individual characteristic formed through the interaction of innate endowment and acquired influences, which helps individuals adapt to natural and social environments throughout their life. According to the “Classification and Determination of TCM Body Constitution” standards by the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Cinnamon (Rou Gui)

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Cinnamon (Rou Gui)

Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Herb Name: Cinnamon (Rou Gui) Alias: Jun Gui Harvesting and Processing: Harvested in autumn, dried in the shade Medicinal Part: Bark Origin: Guangxi, Guangdong Family: Lauraceae Original Plant: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) Plant Description: Evergreen tree Height: … Read more

The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua)

The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua)

The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) Honeysuckle, also known as Rén Dōng Huā (忍冬花), Shuāng Huā (双花), Èr Huā (二花), Èr Bǎo Huā (二宝花), Jìng Yín Huā (净银花), Yín Huā (银花), Mì Yín Huā (密银花), Dōng Yín Huā (东银花), Nán Yín Huā (南银花), and Jì Yín Huā (济银花), is known for … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Efficacy and Functions of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“Chuanxiong, the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. Other names: Shan Ju Qiong, Xiang Guo, Ma Xian, Ma Xian Xiong, Xi Xiong, Guan Xiong, Hu Xiong, Que Nao Xiong, Jing Xiong, Fu Xiong, Tai Xiong. It is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. from the Umbelliferae family. It has the effects of … Read more

Shu Di Huang: The Sacred Medicine for Nourishing Blood and Yin

Shu Di Huang: The Sacred Medicine for Nourishing Blood and Yin

The Chinese herb Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) is the product of the tuberous roots of the plants Di Huang or Huai Di Huang from the Scrophulariaceae family, processed through steaming. It has a sweet taste, a slightly warm nature, and is associated with the Liver and Kidney meridians, providing effects of nourishing blood, enriching … Read more

Rehmannia Glutinosa (Shu Di Huang): A Comprehensive Overview

Rehmannia Glutinosa (Shu Di Huang): A Comprehensive Overview

【Chinese Herbal Name】熟地黄 (Shu Di Huang) 【Alias】熟地 (Shu Di). 【English Name】Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata. 【Medicinal Part】The fresh tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa (Libosch.) of the Scrophulariaceae family, processed by steaming and drying. 【Plant Morphology】A perennial herb, 10 to 70 cm tall. The entire plant is covered with grayish-white long soft hairs and glandular hairs. The … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs: Huang Qi (Astragalus)

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs: Huang Qi (Astragalus)

Baicao Traditional Chinese Medicine The ancient physicians believed that when the heart is right, the medicine will be true. Effects and Functions of Huang Qi 【Herbal Name】Huang Qi (Astragalus) 【Alias】Huang Qi, Mu Qi, Mian Huang Qi, Wang Sun, Jian Qi, Dai Shan, Dai Shen, Du Shen, Ji Cao, Shu Zhi, Bai Ben, Bai Yao Mian, … Read more