Common Ailments & TCM Remedies

Digestive Disorders
Sleep & Stress Management
Women’s Health (Menstruation, Fertility, Menopause)
Pain Management (Back Pain, Arthritis, Headaches)
Respiratory Health (Colds, Allergies, Asthma)

Preventing COVID-19 and Regulating Body Constitution: The Benefits of Winter Medicinal Pastes!

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Preventing COVID-19 and Regulating Body Constitution: The Benefits of Winter Medicinal Pastes!

Introduction (Image source: Baidu Images) “Preventive treatment of disease” (治未病) is the core concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in disease prevention and treatment. Health preservation (养生) is a unique advantage of TCM, and medicinal pastes (膏方) are one of the most appropriate applications for health preservation and preventive treatment. The term “膏” originally referred … Read more

How Traditional Medicinal Pastes Are Formulated

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How Traditional Medicinal Pastes Are Formulated

Gao Fang, also known as “Jian Gao” or “Gao Zi”, is a semi-fluid dosage form made by repeatedly decocting traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, extracting the juice, and then concentrating it through evaporation, often with the addition of sugar or honey. It is one of the eight common forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) including pills, … Read more

Treatment of Premature Ejaculation with the External Application of “Hua Yue-A” Ointment: Warming the Kidneys, Securing Essence, and Enhancing Yang

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Treatment of Premature Ejaculation with the External Application of "Hua Yue-A" Ointment: Warming the Kidneys, Securing Essence, and Enhancing Yang

Premature ejaculation (早-泄, zǎo-xiè, PE) is a common sexual dysfunction in adult males, with an incidence rate of approximately 20% to 30% among men aged 18 to 65. This condition can lead to dissatisfaction in both partners, with men feeling pressured and women left unfulfilled. Modern research indicates that PE can cause a loss of … Read more

Unusual Diseases Require Unusual Remedies! A Unique Pill for Relieving Stagnation and Reducing Bloating

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Unusual Diseases Require Unusual Remedies! A Unique Pill for Relieving Stagnation and Reducing Bloating

In the Qing Dynasty medical text “Si He Ting Ji Fang”, there is a formula called Du Tian Zao Hua Wan (Pill to Seize Heaven’s Creation), which consists of 26 ingredients. It is designed to regulate qi and blood, treat the five labors and seven injuries, nine types of heart pain, various forms of bloating, … Read more

Two Types of Pills for Detoxification and Blood Stasis Resolution! Treating Thyroid Tumors, Breast Cancer, and More

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Two Types of Pills for Detoxification and Blood Stasis Resolution! Treating Thyroid Tumors, Breast Cancer, and More

Ancient Chinese medicine has a very detailed classification of diseases; even a common cold can be divided into various types such as wind-cold cold, wind-heat cold, and gastrointestinal cold. Here, we will discuss “Yin Ju“, which includes various disease types such as liuzhu (流注), hexi (鹤膝), ruyán (乳岩), luòlì (瘰疬), and yǎnglú (瘿瘤).These diseases share … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Folk Remedies (Pill Formulations)

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Please click above Main Indications for Internal Medicine Conditions 1. Cough and Asthma 1. Bai Ji Ke Chuan Wan (Bai Ji Cough and Asthma Pill) – Ingredients: Bai Ji (90g), Bai Bu (90g), Chao Xing Ren (120g), He Tao (13 pieces, shelled), Honey (appropriate amount). Grind the first four ingredients into a fine powder, mix … Read more

Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills, Concentrated Pills, and Decoctions: Which is Better?

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Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills, Concentrated Pills, and Decoctions: Which is Better?

When we take some traditional Chinese patent medicines, we often find that the same medicine comes in different forms, including ordinary pills (Shuǐ Mì Wán and Dà Mì Wán), concentrated pills, and decoctions, with significant price differences.So, what are the differences among these three forms? Some people may even fall into misconceptions, such as whether … Read more

Comprehensive Formulas for Topical Powders in Dermatology

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Comprehensive Formulas for Topical Powders in Dermatology

Section 1: Powder Formulations 2.1.1 Wubai San Formula: Bai Wei (Cynanchum atratum), Bai Ji (Bletilla striata), Bai Lian (Dioscorea opposita), Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica), Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Qing Dai (Indigo naturalis), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense), Da Huang (Rheum palmatum), Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon), Sheng Di Yu (Rehmannia glutinosa) each … Read more

22 Effective Formulas from a Veteran TCM Practitioner with 50 Years of Clinical Experience

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22 Effective Formulas from a Veteran TCM Practitioner with 50 Years of Clinical Experience

22 Effective Formulas from a Veteran TCM Practitioner with 50 Years of Clinical Experience Ba Wei Nian Tong Tang (Eight Ingredients Pain Relief Decoction) Function: Invigorates blood and promotes qi, relieves spasms and alleviates pain.Main Indications: Pain syndromes (including all organic or non-organic pain conditions such as dysmenorrhea, adhesive abdominal pain, pelvic congestion syndrome, gastrointestinal … Read more

The Remarkable Effects of Adjusted Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction

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The Remarkable Effects of Adjusted Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction

Classic Famous Formula Da Jian Zhong Tang (Major Construct the Middle Decoction) 【Nature】 It is a warming interior medicine, which has the effects of warming the middle, tonifying deficiency, and descending counterflow to stop pain. 【Indications】 For symptoms of severe abdominal pain due to weak middle yang and excess cold yin. Symptoms include severe cold … Read more