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)

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Daily 5-Minute Quiz to Score 72 on the Pharmacist Exam

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Daily 5-Minute Quiz to Score 72 on the Pharmacist Exam

Pharmacist ExaminationChinese Medicine I1.The medicinal part of Zhu Ling (Polyporus) is：A. Thallus B. Mycelium C. Sclerotium D. Fruiting bodyE. Stipe Scroll down for the answer↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ Answer: C Explanation：Zhu Ling is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Polyporus umbellatus. （Multiple Choice）2.The characteristics of Fu Ling (Poria) include：A. Irregular or globular lumps B. Surface blackish-brown or brown … Read more

Unveiling the Reasons Behind Increased Psoriasis Lesions After Herbal Baths

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Unveiling the Reasons Behind Increased Psoriasis Lesions After Herbal Baths

Psoriasis, as a chronic and scaly skin disease, brings considerable distress to patients. To alleviate this symptom, many patients have tried various treatment methods, among which herbal baths are favored for their natural and gentle characteristics. However, some patients have found that their skin lesions actually increased after using herbal baths. What underlying reasons are … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Brands Face Financial Turmoil: One Set for Delisting, Two Under Risk Warning

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Brands Face Financial Turmoil: One Set for Delisting, Two Under Risk Warning

Recently, many traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) brands have encountered difficulties. Written by | Erin Edited by | Dunhe With a history of 457 years, Tai’an Tang Pharmaceutical has finally maneuvered itself towards delisting. On the evening of May 6, with an announcement, the financial fraud saga of ST Tai’an (Tai’an Tang Pharmaceutical) reached its conclusion: … Read more

Do You Need to Avoid Certain Foods When Taking Chinese Medicine? These ‘Food Assassins’ May Render Your Medicine Ineffective!

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Do You Need to Avoid Certain Foods When Taking Chinese Medicine? These 'Food Assassins' May Render Your Medicine Ineffective!

Sneaking fried chicken after taking Chinese medicine? Beware of becoming “ineffective medication taker”! Experienced TCM practitioners often say, “If you don’t avoid certain foods while taking medicine, you’ll run the doctor ragged.” But what should you eat, and what should you avoid? The list of ‘medicinal food assassins’ hidden in hot pot and milk tea … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Soaking: A New Way to Promote Family Health

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Soaking: A New Way to Promote Family Health

1.Millennia of Tradition, Scientific Health Preservation The history of herbal soaking is long-standing. According to TCM theory, the human body’s meridians are like a vast network connecting various organs. The feet, in particular, are known as the “second heart” as they are the starting points of many meridians and important acupuncture points. Selected herbs are … Read more

Overview of Side Effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine

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Overview of Side Effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine

It is often said that “all medicines have some toxicity.” The belief that Chinese herbal medicine is purely natural and without any toxic side effects is clearly incorrect. Here is a reference list of common side effects of Chinese herbal medicine! 【Zhu Sha (Cinnabar)】 　　The main component is mercuric sulfide, which can lead to mercury … Read more

Did You Know? The Phenomenon of ‘De Qi’ When Taking Chinese Medicine

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Did You Know? The Phenomenon of 'De Qi' When Taking Chinese Medicine

Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2429 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: ‘De Qi’ is generally considered a response that occurs during acupuncture. This article introduces two cases where patients experienced sensations similar to ‘De Qi’ after taking Chinese herbal medicine for a few minutes. Can this phenomenon suggest a commonality … Read more

The Impact of Emotional Disturbances on Our Physical Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Impact of Emotional Disturbances on Our Physical Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

▲ClicktofollowtheofficialWeChatoftheMinistryofPublicSecurity As the pressures of life and work continue to increase, we are gradually paying more attention to our mental health, especially as issues like depression and anxiety have become common problems. So, how does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) view this issue? TCM often refers to the “Seven Emotions” (七情, qī qíng), which typically include … Read more

The Impact of Emotional Imbalance on the Body

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The Impact of Emotional Imbalance on the Body

The Impact of Emotional Imbalance on the Body Human psychological activities, referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as qíngzhì (情志), or emotions, are the body’s instinctive comprehensive reflection when interacting with and understanding objective things. Proper psychological health care is a crucial aspect of human health, holding significant value throughout life, and has been … Read more

Feeling Down in Spring? TCM Believes Emotions Significantly Impact Health

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Feeling Down in Spring? TCM Believes Emotions Significantly Impact Health

As the ancient saying goes: “Women feel sorrow in spring, men feel sadness in autumn.” This refers to the tendency of women to become particularly melancholic in spring, often feeling sentimental. However, feeling down in spring is not exclusive to women; spring marks the beginning of a new year, and sensitive individuals may feel time … Read more