In March, this is called “Fa Chen”; the heavens and earth are both alive, and all things flourish. The sky is clear and the air is fresh; spring has finally arrived, a great time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. However, some friends are experiencing troubles that come with spring. Some people … Read more
Spring is a season of vitality, where plants sprout and all things grow. As Yang energy rises, many organs in the body accumulate internal heat. When this internal heat dissipates, the body may experience dryness in spring, leading to various discomforts. For those with minor ailments, trying Gua Sha to relieve bodily discomfort may be … Read more
Click the blue text above to subscribe for more content!Previously, I introduced the Gua Sha method for treating breast nodules, and many friends reported its effectiveness. Additionally, some friends mentioned that Gua Sha in these areas also helped to regulate menstruation, alleviating dysmenorrhea, cysts, and menstrual pain, truly a multi-benefit approach! Breast Nodules Regulating Menstruation … Read more
Wen Xiao Shu says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) more beautiful, interesting, and closer to life. Spring is arguably thebest time to clear the body of “toxins”~According to the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), “In the spring of the third month, this is called ‘fa chen’ (发陈),” which means to push out the old … Read more
Early reports indicate that last year, a man named Ma from Nanning died during a wellness treatment at a health center where he received gua sha (scraping therapy), massage, and bloodletting for foot pain. Ma’s family has since filed a lawsuit against the health center, seeking over 960,000 yuan in compensation. The case was heard … Read more
Does Gua Sha Hurt? It Depends on Your “Flow” There is a famous saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): “When there is flow, there is no pain; when there is pain, there is no flow.” This means that when the body’s meridians are open, the body functions normally without pain or discomfort, while blocked meridians … Read more
Gua Sha is a simple yet effective health care method. However, many people only think of Gua Sha for the shoulders, neck, and back. In fact, performing Gua Sha on other parts of the body can also help alleviate various discomforts! Below, we will teach you how to perform Gua Sha on different areas and … Read more
Gua Sha originated from folk practices and was first documented in the Yuan Dynasty by the physician Wei Yilin in his work “Shi Yi De Xiao Fang”. Other medical texts also provide detailed accounts of the principles and methods of Gua Sha. For instance, “Sha Zhang Yu Heng” states: “The Gua Sha method involves scraping … Read more
Yixian Pharmacy Professional, practical, and reliable public account Follow Yin deficiency constitution refers to a condition where there is insufficient yin fluid in the body due to dysfunction of the organs, leading to symptoms such as thirst, dry throat, and internal heat caused by yin deficiency. Common manifestations include flushed cheeks, heat in the palms … Read more
What is Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat? The primary function of Yin is to nourish and moisten the organs, while also restraining Yang to prevent its excessive outward expression. Yang is characterized by heat, movement, and elevation, whereas Yin corresponds to cold, stillness, and descent. When Yin is deficient and unable to restrain Yang, the … Read more