When it comes to insufficient qi and blood, many people do not think of children. After all, those with insufficient qi and blood appear listless and weak, while children are usually full of vitality. However, in my 40 years of clinical practice focusing on growth and development, I have found that many children actually suffer … Read more
The Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) is a famous ancient formula, originating from the Song Dynasty’s Taiping Huimin Heji Ju Fang, composed of four herbs: Ren Shen (Ginseng, often replaced by Dang Shen), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Fu Ling (Poria), and Gan Cao (Licorice, roasted). It is called the Four Gentlemen because all … Read more
Click the blue text to follow me; if you have spleen and stomach issues, I can help you! Hello everyone, I am Ge Yan, the Chief Physician of the Gastroenterology Department at a public tertiary hospital in Guangzhou. What should you do if you experience mental fatigue, physical weakness, dizziness, poor appetite, palpitations, insomnia, and … Read more
The reason why Dang Shen (党参) is called Dang Shen is that it was primarily produced in the Shangdang region of Shanxi (now the Changzhi area of Shanxi). Its root resembles ginseng, hence the name. Dang Shen is known for its excellent ability to tonify Qi, especially effective in tonifying the Spleen Qi and Lung … Read more
Danyang Traditional Chinese Medicine, a fun interpretation of Chinese herbs Astragalus (Huang Qi): The “Power Bank” of Qi supplementation, nicknamed: the “Qi-Boosting Expert” in the community, also known as “Superman Huang Qi”! Historical Note: Li Shizhen praised it in the “Compendium of Materia Medica” as “the best among tonics”. Zhang Zhongjing used it to treat … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Dr. Mi. Recently, with the high temperatures and rainy weather of the plum rain season, how to eliminate dampness has become a topic of concern for many. Every day, readers leave messages asking me: Dr. Mi, I have eaten a lot of foods to eliminate dampness, why do I still have … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When Sick In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed that when Qi is disturbed, illness arises; when Qi is deficient, symptoms occur; and when Qi is completely exhausted, death follows. Qi is the foundation of life; without it, the body withers like … Read more
Click on “Mai Mai Health” to followHealth inquiries, guidance, classic wellness, no need to seek help when ill Soothe the Liver and Nourish Qi Don’t forget to drink Dang Shen (Codonopsis) and Rose Tea The liver, associated with the wood element, resembles trees that thrive in spring, easily generating Yang Qi. The liver and gallbladder … Read more
Wen Xiaoshu says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine more beautiful, interesting, and closer to life Astragalus (Huang Qi), a star in the world of Chinese medicine, has been mentioned many times in previous articles, but today we finally dedicate a special report to it. What are the wonderful uses of Astragalus? Who should avoid it? Let’s … Read more
Spleen and stomach Yang deficiency refers to the weakened function of the spleen and stomach, leading to a cold internal environment in the body. What are the signs of individuals with spleen and stomach Yang deficiency? Let’s explore this in detail. 1. Cold Hands and Feet Individuals with spleen and stomach Yang deficiency often experience … Read more