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Introduction~ Excessive desire, strong cravings, deficiency of Yin fluids, and inability to maintain essence can be resolved by nourishing Yin to alleviate internal heat and restore tranquility. Dear Doctor, why do I always feel such strong sexual urges? I feel increasingly weak, yet my cravings grow stronger. I have tried to abstain from sexual activities … Read more
1. The Concept of Body Fluids Body fluids refer to all normal fluids in the human body. They include the normal bodily fluids and secretions of various organs, such as gastric juice, intestinal fluid, saliva, and synovial fluid. Habitually, they also include metabolic byproducts like urine, sweat, and tears. Thus, it is said: “Sweat and … Read more
Introduction~ Excess heat and excitement, deficiency of yin fluids, dual deficiency of yin and yang, and kidney deficiency leading to early ejaculation—how can Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) address these issues? Many male friends in middle age experience situations of premature ejaculation or even erectile dysfunction, which are difficult to discuss and share with others. They … Read more
1. Qi Generates Body Fluids The generation of body fluids (jinye) relies on the promotion and transformation of Qi. The production of body fluids is related to the functions of the spleen (pi) in dispersing fluids, the stomach (wei) in circulating essence, the small intestine (xiao chang) in managing liquids, and the large intestine (da … Read more
Regarding the contraindications of Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction), Zhang Zhongjing discussed it from nine aspects, hence the name: “Nine Contraindications of Ma Huang Tang”. Firstly, in the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), section 49 states: “The pulse is floating and rapid; the treatment should induce sweating for recovery. If purged, and the … Read more
The imbalance between body fluids (津液, jīnyè) and Qi-Blood (气血, qìxuè) is commonly seen in clinical practice, primarily manifesting as water retention with Qi obstruction, Qi loss following fluid loss, fluid depletion leading to blood dryness, and fluid deficiency with blood stasis. 1. Water Retention with Qi Obstruction: This condition occurs when body fluids accumulate … Read more
▲Zhang Zhiwen, National Renowned TCM Practitioner (1937.2-) Zhang Zhiwen, a national renowned TCM practitioner, professor at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has rich clinical experience in treating Sjögren’s syndrome with TCM. Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease primarily affecting exocrine glands, especially the salivary and lacrimal glands, with dry mouth and dry eyes … Read more
Please call me Qian Dong. Continuing to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with you, exploring life~ In the previous article, we discussed the concepts of cold dampness, damp-heat, and qi deficiency. In this article, we will use tongue coating as a case study. 1. Cold Dampness Adults generally do not have a normal tongue coating. … Read more
▲Zhu Liangchun, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1917.8-2015.12)Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease primarily affecting the exocrine glands. The most common clinical manifestations of this disease are progressive dry mouth and dry eyes, and it can also affect various organs such as the kidneys, lungs, thyroid, and liver, leading to symptoms like hypergammaglobulinemic … Read more
Differentiation of Zang-Fu Syndromes （Six）Lung Heat Excess Syndrome Lung Heat Excess Syndrome refers to the obstruction of the lungs by pathogenic heat, leading to the loss of the lung’s ability to clear and regulate, primarily manifested by cough, wheezing, and symptoms of internal heat. This syndrome is also known as Lung Heat Obstruction Syndrome. 【Syndrome … Read more