Aconite’s Potent Role in Warming Yang: Short-Term Benefits vs. Long-Term Depletion of Yang Qi

Aconite's Potent Role in Warming Yang: Short-Term Benefits vs. Long-Term Depletion of Yang Qi

The use of Fu Zi (Aconite) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for reviving Yang and rescuing from collapse is well-known. Different processing methods yield various forms such as Yan Fu Zi (Salted Aconite), Hei Shun Pian (Black Shun Slices), Bai Fu Pian (White Aconite Slices), Pao Fu Pian (Processed Aconite Slices), and Dan Fu Pian … Read more

Atractylodes (Traditional Chinese Medicine Encyclopedia, Chinese Herbal Medicine)

Atractylodes (Traditional Chinese Medicine Encyclopedia, Chinese Herbal Medicine)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Encyclopedia: Atractylodes Pinyin Cānɡ Shù Alias Chì Shù (Chi Atractylodes, Tao Hongjing), Mǎ Jì (Atractylodes, Shuō Wén Xì Zhuàn), Qīng Shù (Atractylodes, Zhang Gun, Shuǐ Nán Hàn Jì), Xiān Shù (Atractylodes, Gāng Mù). Source Zhèng Lèi Běn Cǎo Origin The rhizome of the Asteraceae family plants Nán Cānɡ Shù or Běi Cānɡ … Read more

Interpretation and Combined Application of Heat-Clearing and Detoxifying Oral Liquid

Interpretation and Combined Application of Heat-Clearing and Detoxifying Oral Liquid

The Heat-Clearing and Detoxifying Oral Liquid belongs to the category of heat-clearing agents, used for symptoms caused by excessive heat and toxins, such as fever, red face, irritability, thirst, and sore throat; it is applicable for influenza and upper respiratory infections presenting with the aforementioned symptoms. Interpretation of the Efficacy of Heat-Clearing and Detoxifying Oral … Read more

Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) – A Comprehensive Overview

Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) - A Comprehensive Overview

Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) 【Alias】Shan Ju Qiong (《Zuo Zhuan》), Xiong Yao (《Ben Jing》), Xiang Guo (《Wu Pu Ben Cao》), Hu Yao (《Bie Lu》), Ma Xian Xiong Yao (Tao Hongjing), Que Nao Xiong, Jing Xiong (《Ben Cao Tu Jing》), Guan Xiong (《Zhen Zhu Nang》), Fu Xiong (《Dan Xi Xin Fa》), Tai Xiong (《Ben Cao Meng Quan》), … Read more

Bai Shao (White Peony) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bai Shao (White Peony) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Bai Shao (White Peony) 【Scientific Name】Bai Shao 【Alias】Shao Yao, Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao. 【Properties and Channels】Nature is slightly cold, taste is bitter and sour, enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. 【Functions and Indications】Used for … Read more

Ancient Formula for Vitality: Enhancing Energy and Blood Flow for Improved Performance

Ancient Formula for Vitality: Enhancing Energy and Blood Flow for Improved Performance

For men experiencing difficulties with performance, this herbal infusion can help enhance firmness and endurance.After just 20 minutes, you may feel invigorated. If you also struggle with performance issues, often feeling weak or unable to maintain firmness, then this simple and practical herbal drink is for you. It is effective and economical. Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more

The Essential Methods for Nourishing Qi and Blood: Common Practices in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Essential Methods for Nourishing Qi and Blood: Common Practices in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Wen Xiaoshu says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine more beautiful, interesting, and closer to life “The key to treating diseases lies in understanding Qi and Blood.” A person’s health standard is sufficient Qi and Blood; if Qi and Blood are insufficient, various diseases arise. How can one determine if they are deficient in Qi and Blood? … Read more

Longan and Its Benefits for Sleep and Blood Nourishment

Longan and Its Benefits for Sleep and Blood Nourishment

Nowadays, those who can enjoy high-quality sleep are truly enviable. How many people, like me, become addicted to their phones at night, unwilling to put them down until the early hours, resulting in a dull complexion, fatigue, and worsening hair loss the next day? To improve my sleep, I have tried various methods such as … Read more

Common Qi-Boosting Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 2)

Common Qi-Boosting Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 2)

Common Qi-Boosting Herbs (Part 2) Continuing from the previous discussion on commonly used Qi-boosting herbs, today we will introduce more frequently encountered herbs! Bei Qi (Astragalus Root) Astragalus, primarily produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu, Heilongjiang, and other northern regions, is referred to as Bei Qi by people in Guangdong. Astragalus has numerous benefits, especially … Read more

Bai Zhu: The Premier Herb for Qi Supplementation and Spleen Strengthening

Bai Zhu: The Premier Herb for Qi Supplementation and Spleen Strengthening

Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 1882 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners Introduction: How can Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) help treat constipation? For those who stay up late, drinking a sip of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonifying the Middle and Benefiting Qi Decoction) is equivalent to eating a piece of chocolate? … Read more