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Classification of Heat-Clearing and Detoxifying Herbs Due to the varying causes of disease, changes in conditions, and differences in patient constitution, the heat syndrome can be categorized into heat in the Qi level and blood level, as well as real heat and false heat. Based on the effects of heat-clearing herbs and their corresponding syndromes, … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– What are the Chinese herbs that clear heat and detoxify? 1. One of the Chinese herbs that clear heat and detoxify is Tu Fu Ling (Smilax glabra). It is sweet, bland, and neutral. It clears heat, resolves dampness, and detoxifies: used for sores and carbuncles, especially for recurrent chronic ulcers and eczema, often combined … Read more
Some individuals are prone to excess heat, often experiencing symptoms such as swollen gums, sore throat, nasal congestion, and runny nose. At this time, people immediately think of taking some qing re jie du (heat-clearing and detoxifying) herbs. In fact, there are five “brothers” of heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs, each with its own specialties, and … Read more
This category of Chinese herbs functions to clear internal heat, relieve heat toxins, cool the blood, and drain heat, primarily used for heat constitution and internal heat syndromes. ●Xuan Shen (Scrophularia Root)●Xuan Shen is the root of the Scrophulariaceae plant Scrophularia ningpoensis and S. buergeriana, containing iridoid glycosides, phenylethanoid glycosides, and volatile oils. Pharmacological tests … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– What are the Chinese herbs for clearing heat and detoxifying? 1. The Chinese herb for clearing heat and detoxifying is Tufuling (Smilax glabra). It is sweet, bland, and neutral. It clears heat, resolves dampness, and detoxifies: used for sores and carbuncles, especially for recurrent chronic ulcers and eczema, often combined with Yinhua (Honeysuckle), Lianqiao … Read more
Commonly Used Heat-Clearing Detoxifying Medicines Heat Excess During the hot summer days, many individuals are prone to experiencing heat excess, which is often related to factors such as diet, fluid loss, and Yin deficiency leading to excessive Yang heat. 1. Diet: In summer, a decrease in appetite may occur. If dietary habits are not reasonable, … Read more
Li Ke, an esteemed TCM practitioner and author of “Thinking about Traditional Chinese Medicine,” has over 50 years of experience in treating severe cases, including more than 20,000 patients who were declared terminal by hospitals. He is regarded as the “backbone” of contemporary TCM by Master of National Medicine, Deng Tietao. Today, I would like … Read more
Click “Guangzhou First People’s Hospital” to follow Medical Guidance: Pan Danfeng, Director of the Nutrition Department, Guangzhou First People’s Hospital Many people in Guangdong believe that red dates (Hongzao), longan (Guiyuan), goji berries (Gouqi), and pig liver soup can nourish the blood. However, nutrition experts argue that relying solely on these foods for blood nourishment … Read more
When it comes to foods that nourish blood, what do people think of first? Red dates, brown sugar… can they really nourish blood? What other everyday foods can help nourish blood? What does nourishing blood actually mean? In daily conversation, nourishing blood often refers to supplementing iron, which is a key material for blood production. … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used Qi-tonifying herb, often referred to as one of the top ten health-promoting herbs in traditional Chinese medicine! In the drama “The Legend of the Female Doctor Ming Fei”, the prescription given by Lady Yu after her miscarriage included Astragalus! In real life, some people habitually brew a cup … Read more