Differentiation of Three Formulas for Damp-Heat Syndrome

Differentiation of Three Formulas for Damp-Heat Syndrome

The formulas Ma Huang Lian Qiao Chi Xiao Dou Tang (麻黄连轺赤小豆汤), Yin Chen Hao Tang (茵陈蒿汤), and Zhi Zi Bai Pi Tang (栀子檗皮汤) are all used to treat damp-heat, but differentiation of the formulas must be approached from the perspective of the six meridians, the focus of the pathogenesis, and the characteristics of the symptoms. … Read more

The Essential Chinese Medicine Formula for the Hottest and Most Humid Time of the Year

The Essential Chinese Medicine Formula for the Hottest and Most Humid Time of the Year

Click the blue text above to follow us Written by: Warm TCM With great aspirations, one can achieve great accomplishments. ■ Heaven generates water, and the earth forms it. Famous physician Liu Hejian from the Jin Dynasty named this formula Liu Yi San (Six-One Powder). The dosage is strictly according to a 6:1 ratio, using … Read more

Summer Damp Heat | Winter Melon Soup

Summer Damp Heat | Winter Melon Soup

Author | Luo Dalun Transcriber | Guo Shala Source | Dalun Parenting Talk In many parts of China, summer is not as dry and refreshing as in the Northeast. The Northeast and Northwest regions are dry and hot, but cool at night; whereas most areas in China experience damp heat, especially in the south. This … Read more

Eliminating Damp-Heat in the Body: The Efficacy of San Ren Tang

Eliminating Damp-Heat in the Body: The Efficacy of San Ren Tang

Ancient wisdom states: “A thousand colds can be easily dispelled, but dampness is hard to eliminate.” Indeed, dampness in the body is difficult to eradicate completely. Dampness acts like a thief, infiltrating everywhere without a trace. When dampness affects the hair, it becomes greasy; when it affects the skin, it leads to eczema; on the … Read more

The Premier Formula for Eliminating Damp-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Premier Formula for Eliminating Damp-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text above to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2901 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners Introduction: “Damp-Heat” is the most common and difficult-to-treat pathogenic combination in TCM clinical practice. Since “Damp” is inherently a Yin pathogen and “Heat” is a Yang pathogen, when water meets fire, … Read more

How Danggui Nian Tong Decoction Treats Damp-Heat Conditions

How Danggui Nian Tong Decoction Treats Damp-Heat Conditions

Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2246 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Danggui Nian Tong Decoction was first recorded in the “Lan Shi Mi Cang” by Li Gao from the Jin Dynasty, specifically for treating lower back pain, with indications of swollen and painful feet, a white greasy tongue coating with … Read more

Don’t Cry, Damp-Heat People! Here’s How to Eat and Avoid Being Greasy Middle-Aged!

Don't Cry, Damp-Heat People! Here's How to Eat and Avoid Being Greasy Middle-Aged!

Last week, I organized a group purchase for Jiawei Yuling Gao (Modified Jade Spirit Paste) on my public account, and I specifically mentioned that people with a damp-heat constitution should not take it.As a result, many damp-heat friends were crying in the bathroom…Is this discrimination against damp-heat people? Aren’t we all hard-working individuals? Why should … Read more

Preparing for the Humid and Hot Days of the Year: Tips for Health During Xiaoman

Preparing for the Humid and Hot Days of the Year: Tips for Health During Xiaoman

On May 20, 2020, at 21:49, the sun reaches the longitude of 60°, marking the arrival of Xiaoman (Grain Full).Xiaoman is the second solar term of summer. At this time, the grains of summer crops begin to fill but are not yet fully mature, hence the name Xiaoman. As we enter Xiaoman, the temperature rises … Read more

Practicing Qigong for Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Practicing Qigong for Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Click 👆 to receive similar information in the future / Practicing Qigong for Cancer Prevention and Treatment / Qigong is a valuable cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, and its application in medical care and disease prevention has a long history in our country. The medical sage Zhang Zhongjing of the Han Dynasty discussed the … Read more

Understanding the Manifestations, Causes, and Prevention of Qi Gong Imbalance

Understanding the Manifestations, Causes, and Prevention of Qi Gong Imbalance

Qi Gong, like traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs and acupuncture, is an important component of TCM. The classic text of TCM, the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), written over two thousand years ago, contains extensive content on Qi Gong. This content informs us that Qi Gong is a self-cultivation method that utilizes mental tranquility … Read more