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Seasonal Eating in TCM
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Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) Dang Shen, also known as Huang Shen, Shi Tou Shen, and Zhong Ling Cao, is known for its ability to tonify the spleen and nourish the stomach, moisten the lungs and generate fluids, and invigorate the middle qi. It is quite similar to ginseng but is particularly valued for its ability … Read more
Ginseng, also known as Huang Shen (Yellow Ginseng), Di Jing (Earth Essence), Shen Cao (Divine Herb), and the King of Herbs, is one of the renowned “Three Treasures of Northeast China”. The earliest existing pharmacological text, the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing” (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), records the essence of ginseng’s medicinal use … Read more
According to historical records, the use of ginseng for health and healing has a history of at least two thousand years. In China, there are numerous myths and legends surrounding ginseng, with ancient people believing it to be a gift from the immortals, possessing miraculous effects such as resurrection and rejuvenation. Ginseng is a vital … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Qi Supplementation: Huang Qi (Astragalus), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria), Huang Jing (Polygonatum), Xi Yang Shen (American Ginseng), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), etc. Patent Medicines for Qi Supplementation: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Pill), Shi Quan Da Bu Gao … Read more
Healthy life is beautifulto popularize health knowledge for you Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Qi deficiency syndrome refers to the symptoms resulting from the decline of organ function. It is often caused by prolonged illness, excessive fatigue, or aging. Manifestations: shortness of breath, lack of energy, dizziness, spontaneous sweating, symptoms worsen with activity, pale … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “Qi” has two meanings: one refers to the subtle substances that constitute and sustain human life activities, such as the breath (huǒ qì) and the essence of food (shuǐ gǔ qì); the other refers to the functions of the organs, such as the Qi of the organs (zàng fǔ zhī … Read more
Supplementing Qi What is Qi Deficiency? Qi deficiency is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to a series of pathological changes and symptoms caused by insufficient vital energy (yuan qi). Qi is the most fundamental substance in the human body, formed by the essence (jing) from the kidneys, the energy from the … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Seeking Help When Ill The following is for reference only; please take under the guidance of a physician. Bazhen Wan (Eight Treasure Pill) Composed of Ren Shen (Ginseng), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice), Di Huang (Rehmannia), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Shao (White … Read more
Author: Chen Chuxiong Reviewed by: Qiu Kaifeng Institution: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Source: Yixian Pharmacy It is often said that poor diet and sleep, along with blocked Qi, stem from insufficient Qi and blood. Qi and blood are the foundation of human life; all organs, bones, and even skin and hair rely … Read more
Dear friends, hello everyone. Today, we continue to learn about some small knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), specifically the relationship between the five tastes and the five organs of the human body. The five tastes refer to the five types of flavors we encounter in our daily food, which can be summarized as follows: … Read more