Shortness of Breath and Fatigue: Which of the Four Common Qi-Boosting Formulas Should You Use?

Shortness of Breath and Fatigue: Which of the Four Common Qi-Boosting Formulas Should You Use?

Click 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】to set asstarred/pinned for easy access Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Qi in the human body has functions such as promoting, nourishing, and securing. Therefore, when Qi is deficient, bodily functions decline, and the spirit cannot be adequately nourished, leading to symptoms such as shortness … Read more

A Renowned Formula for Nourishing Qi and Blood, Dedicated to Modern Individuals Suffering from Exhaustion and Mental Fatigue

A Renowned Formula for Nourishing Qi and Blood, Dedicated to Modern Individuals Suffering from Exhaustion and Mental Fatigue

Today, let’s discuss symptoms that often arise from excessive fatigue—palpitations and shortness of breath. These terms are likely familiar to some, perhaps even personally experienced. Ms. Guo developed palpitations and shortness of breath after caring for an elderly patient in the hospital for three months without rest. Her electrocardiogram showed no issues, and the dynamic … Read more

The Overlooked Acupuncture Point for Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach, Moistening the Intestines, and Balancing Qi

The Overlooked Acupuncture Point for Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach, Moistening the Intestines, and Balancing Qi

In the vast system of acupuncture points and meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is an often-overlooked point that possesses special effects such as strengthening the pi (spleen) and wei (stomach), moistening the intestines, promoting bowel movements, uplifting the five organs, and balancing internal and external Qi. This point is known as Tian Shu … Read more

Three Daily Exercises to Regulate the Five Organs and Unblock Meridians for Overall Comfort

Three Daily Exercises to Regulate the Five Organs and Unblock Meridians for Overall Comfort

As the saying goes, “As trees age, their roots grow deeper; as people age, they suffer more ailments“. As we grow older, our constitution gradually weakens, and various minor ailments often emerge silently like bamboo shoots in spring. For instance, dizziness, headaches, neck stiffness, nasal congestion, numbness in hands and shoulders, bloating, lower back pain, … Read more

Chronic Illness and Damage to the Five Organs: Supplementing with Quanzhen Yiqi Decoction

Chronic Illness and Damage to the Five Organs: Supplementing with Quanzhen Yiqi Decoction

TCM Book ClubIssue 3793One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Among the formulas for tonifying deficiency, we are already familiar with Six Flavor, Eight Flavor, Four Gentlemen, and Four Substances. These formulas often target one aspect of Qi, Blood, Yin, or Yang, or are focused on a specific organ, making their dimensions … Read more

Health Preservation Methods for the Five Organs and Six Bowels

Health Preservation Methods for the Five Organs and Six Bowels

The “Huangdi Neijing Health Preservation Methods for the Five Organs and Six Bowels” explains that the human body is a microcosm of the universe, where the five organs (wuzang) and six bowels (liufu) reflect larger issues when they encounter minor problems. The human body is a system that emphasizes balance and harmony, with each organ … Read more

Frequent Stomach Pain: How to Distinguish Between Stomach Yang Deficiency and Cold Stagnation? Accurate Combination Therapy

Frequent Stomach Pain: How to Distinguish Between Stomach Yang Deficiency and Cold Stagnation? Accurate Combination Therapy

Two Patterns of Stomach ColdStomach Yang Deficiency (Wei Xu Han)Stomach Yang Deficiency refers to the deficiency of the Yang Qi of the spleen and stomach, with an excess of Yin and cold internally.Symptoms:Mainly manifested as dull stomach pain that is persistent, prefers warmth and pressure, worsens when fasting, and alleviates after eating; pain may occur … Read more

Symptoms Often Indicate Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency, Don’t Ignore Them!

Symptoms Often Indicate Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency, Don't Ignore Them!

Some people often experience symptoms such as stomach pain and indigestion in winter, attributing it to cold stimulation, and believe it will improve in summer. However, now that summer has arrived, symptoms like diarrhea and decreased appetite have started to appear frequently, which is mostly due to pi xu wei han (Spleen Yang Deficiency and … Read more

Winter Cold and Spleen-Stomach Deficiency: 10 Traditional Chinese Medicines to Consider

After the start of winter, temperatures drop and the weather becomes cold, causing the human body to feel the chill, leading to an increase in internal coldness and various discomfort symptoms.Among these, individuals with spleen-stomach deficiency and cold (脾胃虚寒) exhibit more pronounced symptoms. These individuals often experience dull stomach pain that persists, cold pain discomfort, … Read more

Nine Effective Remedies for Improving Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency

Nine Effective Remedies for Improving Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency

The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal life and must not be harmed. Once damaged, recovery is slow and difficult. Here are some methods for daily spleen and stomach care for your reference. Methods First, massage the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel). The spleen governs transportation and transformation; when the spleen and stomach are … Read more