Regarding the contraindications of Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction), Zhang Zhongjing discussed it from nine aspects, hence the name: “Nine Contraindications of Ma Huang Tang”. Firstly, in the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), section 49 states: “The pulse is floating and rapid; the treatment should induce sweating for recovery. If purged, and the … Read more
The imbalance between body fluids (津液, jīnyè) and Qi-Blood (气血, qìxuè) is commonly seen in clinical practice, primarily manifesting as water retention with Qi obstruction, Qi loss following fluid loss, fluid depletion leading to blood dryness, and fluid deficiency with blood stasis. 1. Water Retention with Qi Obstruction: This condition occurs when body fluids accumulate … Read more
▲Zhang Zhiwen, National Renowned TCM Practitioner (1937.2-) Zhang Zhiwen, a national renowned TCM practitioner, professor at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has rich clinical experience in treating Sjögren’s syndrome with TCM. Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease primarily affecting exocrine glands, especially the salivary and lacrimal glands, with dry mouth and dry eyes … Read more
Please call me Qian Dong. Continuing to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with you, exploring life~ In the previous article, we discussed the concepts of cold dampness, damp-heat, and qi deficiency. In this article, we will use tongue coating as a case study. 1. Cold Dampness Adults generally do not have a normal tongue coating. … Read more
▲Zhu Liangchun, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1917.8-2015.12)Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease primarily affecting the exocrine glands. The most common clinical manifestations of this disease are progressive dry mouth and dry eyes, and it can also affect various organs such as the kidneys, lungs, thyroid, and liver, leading to symptoms like hypergammaglobulinemic … Read more
Differentiation of Zang-Fu Syndromes （Six）Lung Heat Excess Syndrome Lung Heat Excess Syndrome refers to the obstruction of the lungs by pathogenic heat, leading to the loss of the lung’s ability to clear and regulate, primarily manifested by cough, wheezing, and symptoms of internal heat. This syndrome is also known as Lung Heat Obstruction Syndrome. 【Syndrome … Read more
Treatment Steps: Collect information > Differentiate disease and syndrome > Seek formula and modify > Feedback and repeat 1: Wang Shen (Observation of Spirit) = Eye appearance + Qi color + Spirit expression + Body posture 2: Good spirit + Bright eyes + Fluent responses = De Shen (Spirit obtained) 3: Fatigue + Dullness + … Read more
Click the icon to view↓↓↓↓ Four Great Classics TCM Moxibustion Pediatric Tuina Disease Inquiry IIntroduction:The Zengye Decoction (增液汤) has the effect of increasing body fluids and moistening dryness, primarily treating Yangming warm disease and deficiency of body fluids leading to constipation, characterized by dry and hard stools, thirst, and a dry red tongue. Patients with … Read more
Professor Han Xuejie’s Selected Book on Beauty and Health for Women (1): Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency, Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis are the Sources of Various Illnesses Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the imbalance of Qi and Blood is one of the important causes of gynecological diseases. Women rely on Blood because physiological … Read more
Constipation is a very common symptom. The occurrence of this issue is largely related to daily lifestyle. If one often stays up late or is in a prolonged state of high tension, it can easily lead to spasmodic contractions, resulting in constipation. At the same time, if one consumes overly refined foods and lacks … Read more