When it comes to Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan, many people think of it as the Chinese herbal equivalent of antihistamines.
In fact, it not only expels pathogens from the surface, but also unblocks internal stagnation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a principle called “removing the source leads to recovery”. Many issues related to the head and face are associated with intestinal stagnation; when the bowels are unblocked, everything else follows. The brilliance of Fang Feng Tong Sheng lies in its ability to work with the body’s natural processes, avoiding direct confrontation with pathogens, and instead addressing the root cause to achieve both internal and external resolution.
This formula consists of 18 ingredients that not only induce sweating through the skin but also include herbs like Hua Shi (Talc), Huang Qin (Scutellaria), and Zhi Zi (Gardenia) to promote urination and eliminate toxins. Ingredients like Mang Xiao (Glauber’s Salt) and Da Huang (Rhubarb) facilitate bowel movements. Thus, it encompasses the three methods of sweating, purging, and promoting urination, akin to opening all doors and windows while cleaning, with a focus on unblocking. This is why it is called Tong Sheng, or the “Holy Medicine of Unblocking.” Does this remind you of the martial saint Guan Yu, the cultural saint Confucius, or the literary saint Wang Xi?
The excellence of this formula lies not only in its unblocking properties but also in its inclusion of Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala), Bai Shao (White Peony), and Gan Cao (Licorice), which nourish Qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and provide both support and expulsion. This comprehensive approach to both internal and external conditions is why it is said that Fang Feng Tong Sheng can treat a multitude of ailments.
1. Specifically treats urticaria, psoriasis, eczema, butterfly spots, rosacea, and scabies:
By opening the pores to expel the invisible wind pathogen and allowing tangible stagnation to be eliminated through urination and defecation, it prevents the evil Qi from causing harm within the body. This formula not only contains herbs that expel wind and resolve exterior conditions but also includes Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) and Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) to nourish and invigorate the blood, adhering to the theory that treating wind begins with treating blood, as blood circulation will naturally eliminate wind.
2. Treats “cold with heat” colds:
This condition arises from overindulgence in food, prolonged sitting, and excessive focus on certain activities leading to internal heat, resulting in symptoms like dry mouth and tongue. When encountering wind-cold during seasonal changes, symptoms such as clear nasal discharge, aversion to cold, headaches, nasal congestion, and internal heat manifest as short, red urination and constipation. This formula integrates methods to resolve exterior conditions, clear heat, and purge, effectively addressing the symptoms.
3. Used for treating obesity:
Since it can utilize sweating, purging, and urination to eliminate internal toxins, food toxins, and water toxins, it is an excellent choice for those seeking weight loss. Japanese scholars have reported on this in the journal “Oriental Medicine.”
With Fang Feng Tong Sheng being able to treat such a wide array of conditions, it is no wonder that the common saying goes: whether sick or not, just take Fang Feng Tong Sheng!
Dr. Mao Chujun’s articles aim to simplify complex medical knowledge, helping more patients understand their conditions, overcome illnesses, and achieve health.
Table of Contents
1. Cardiovascular Series
[Understanding Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin in One Article]
[Hypertension is Harmful, Low Blood Pressure is Also Harmful]
[Is 5 mg of Atorvastatin Daily Better, or 10 mg Every Other Day?]
[Preventing Stroke is Like Flood Control]
[Car Scrapping Looks at the Engine, Life’s End Looks at Heart Failure]
[The Three Essentials of Stroke: Prevention, Identification, and Treatment]
[Early Signs of Stroke to Know]
[Ten Key Points for Using Nitroglycerin]
[Having “Two Highs” Can Deplete Family Resources]
[Is Getting a Stent Enough for Insurance?]
[Discussing Heart Attacks in Cold Weather]
[The Purpose of Color Doppler Ultrasound for Hypertensive Patients: Preventing Sudden Death]
[Aging Can Be Quantified, Accidents Can Be Avoided]
[Personality and Hypertension]
[Discussing Old and New Situations in Hypertension Medication]
[The Relationship Between Stroke, H-Type Hypertension, and Folic Acid]
[To Have a Child Like Sun Zhongmou, Lowering Lipids Means Lowering Density]
[Will My Hypertension Lead to Hemiplegia?]
[The Stormy History of Folic Acid]
[Do You Know Why You Are Taking This Statin?]
[When Blood Pressure is Poorly Controlled, Should We Increase the Dose or Add Medication?]
[Ten Key Points About Cholesterol and Statins]
[The Three Major Side Effects of Statins]
[Is Blood Lipid Kang Good for Lowering Lipids?]
[The Differences Between Seven Statins]
2. Calcium Supplementation and Bone Strengthening Series
[Preserving Bone Mass, Preventing Loss, and Avoiding Suffering in Old Age!]
[Adding One Medicine to Calcium Supplementation for Immediate Results]
[Perhaps This Fall is Your Last Fall]
[Calcium Supplementation Family Portrait]
[Stop! Allen is Here, No Passing Through!]
[Is Osteoporosis Just Leg Pain and Weakness? Don’t Joke!]
[Triple Therapy to Say Goodbye to Bone and Joint Pain]
3. Miscellaneous Diseases Series
A Troublesome Condition – Functional Dyspepsia
[A Small Red Flower That Activates Blood and Resolves Stasis Has Deep Knowledge]
[What is the Difference Between 3.4 Yuan Loxoprofen and 0.06 Yuan “Chinese Loxoprofen”?]
[Discussing Vital Signs in Light of Abe’s Death]
[Dispersing and Attacking to Eliminate Hyperplastic Glands]
[The Universal Skin Medicine – Calamine Lotion]
[Managing Emotions is Health Preservation]
[Discussing Depression During the Pandemic at Home]
[A Smooth and Satisfying Bowel Movement is the Highest Enjoyment in Life]
[High Uric Acid is Scary, Random Medication is Scarier]
[Wearing Cotton Clothes in Hot Weather – Could Be Hypothyroidism]
[Emotional Illness is Highly Harmful]
[There is a New Type of “Three Highs” Called New Three Highs]
[Five Words to Handle a Sprained Ankle]
[Dizziness with Movement – Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo]
[With Righteous Qi Within, Evil Cannot Interfere]
[Interpreting the President’s Health Report in Comparison to Personal Health]
[Beware of Constipation Coming to You]
[Shingles Can Be Extremely Painful]
[Early Awareness of Depression]
[The Crucial Meniscus]
[Chronic Pharyngitis Worsening with Seasonal Changes]
[Allergy Medications Are All Here]
[Kidney Stones Can Make You Question Life]
[Know Early if Your Kidneys are Sick]
[To Live Long, Be Cautious with Your Kidneys]
[Comprehensive Liver Checkup]
[Don’t Be Afraid – Liver Cysts are Not Cancer!]
[Cataracts Seen Through a Fog]
[Macular Degeneration Causing Visual Distortion]
[Glaucoma with Headaches and Eye Pressure]
[The Holy Medicine for Injuries – Yunnan Baiyao]
[The Good Medicine for Reducing Swelling and Pain – Pian Zai Huang]
[Emergency Treatment for Heat Stroke – An Gong Niu Huang Wan]
4. Nodules and Tumor Series
[Understanding “Cancer” by Breaking Down the Characters]
[The Nemesis of Hyperplasia, Cysts, Nodules, and Fibroids – Xiao Jin Wan]
[Intestinal Polyps are Time Bombs]
[The Cancer of the Poor, Esophageal Cancer in China]
[Knowledge 123 About Lung Nodules]
[All About Thyroid Nodules]
[China Has the Most Liver Cancer, Guangdong Has the Most Liver Cancer in China]
[Not All Milk is Tetra Pak, Not All Elevated Tumor Markers Indicate Tumors]
[How Stomach Cancer is Formed]
[Signals of Stomach Ulcer Canceration]
[The Number One Cancer – Lung Cancer]
[Cancer, Seen Over Time]
[Colorectal Cancer is a Fool’s Cancer]
[For Those Over 40, Not Checking Chest CT is Foolish]
[Thyroid Cancer is the Cancer of Happiness]
[Breast Nodules are Just a Color Doppler Ultrasound Away from Breast Cancer]
[When is Breast Cancer Most Likely to Occur?]
5. Traditional Chinese Medicine Series
[Specifically for Heart Shen Disturbance and Mental Confusion – Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan]
[The Immortal Herb, the Golden Medicine – Shi Hu]
[A Summer Essential for Qi and Yin Deficiency – Sheng Mai Yin]
[The Spirit Fruit of Ganoderma in Water – Lotus Seed]
[Classic Medicine for Treating Acute Heat and Dampness – Long Dan Cao Pian]
[Clearing Summer Heat and Promoting Urination – Si Shen Tang]
[The Most Common Medicine in Summer – Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui, You May Not Be Using It Correctly!]
[A Wonderful Medicine for Eliminating Dampness – Er Miao Wan]
[Discussing Insomnia from a TCM Perspective]
[Talking About “Dry Heat”]
[Feeling Listless and Lacking Energy? What’s Going On?]
[The Family of Fire-Draining Medicines, the Four Brothers of Niu Huang]
[Differentiating Five Types of Stomach Pain in TCM]
[Discussing “Cold” in TCM]
[Ginseng is Innocent, Rhubarb is Ineffective]
[Nourishing Yin and Clearing the Lungs is Timely]
[The Seven Brothers of Di Huang]
6. Health and Wellness Series
[To Live Long, Start with Controlling Emotions]
[Eight Questions About Statin Therapy]
[If You Are Over Middle Age and Have These Three Signals, You May Be Close to Parkinson’s!]
[“Having Something to Do” is the Cheapest Longevity Medicine in the World]
[If You Have Plaques and These “Three Signs” Appear, You May Be Close to Hemiplegia]
[Tongue Diagnosis is Something Everyone Can Do]
[Blood Pressure Issues in Summer]
[Anti-Aging is Anti-Plaque]
[The Big Oil in Blood – Triglycerides]
[Raising Children Doesn’t Necessarily Prevent Aging, Sun Protection Definitely Does]
[Living Out Your Own Sky by Avoiding Cancerous Personalities]
[Six Signs of Kidney Disease]
[Managing Emotions is Health Preservation]
[Cancer is Easy to Treat, Depression is Hard to Cure]
[After Fifty, Life is Like Afternoon]
[Those Who Love to Exercise Have Good Cardiopulmonary Function!]
[The Oil-Removing Artifact – Da Shan Zha Wan]
[Folic Acid is Not Just for Pregnant Women]
[Sleep is Health Preservation, Sleep is Above All Else]
[Cars Need Maintenance, Sleep Needs Standards]
[A Brief Introduction to Common Sleep Aids]
[Discussing Health Management in Light of the Sudden Death of the Beijing Dance King]
[The Three Gears of “Suddenly Aging”]
[Why Controlling Caloric Intake Can Lead to Longevity]
[Why Sudden Death Occurs More in Winter]
[How Should We Combat Aging?]
[There Are Five Principles of Health Management, Which Ones Are You Doing Right?]
7. Diabetes Series
[There is a Miracle Drug for Lowering Blood Sugar, Acting in Six Ways]
[What to Do About High Postprandial Blood Sugar?]
[Prediabetes is a Threshold!]
[Mai Zhi Ling is the Best, It Works Wonders for Vascular Issues]
[Methylcobalamin is a Treasure, Essential for Diabetics]