How Emotions Lead to Illness

How Emotions Lead to Illness

Qiqing (Seven Emotions) refers to the human mental awareness and its response to external stimuli. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), appropriately expressing emotions is beneficial for health, but excessive suppression or expression can harm the body. To address emotional issues, one must cultivate the mind and manage emotions gradually through self-cultivation and nurturing. TCM categorizes … Read more

Knowledge of Chinese Medicinal Materials: Cinnamon

Knowledge of Chinese Medicinal Materials: Cinnamon

Medicinal Material Name: 肉桂 (Ròuguì – Cinnamon) Alias: 菌桂 (Jūnguì – Fungal Cinnamon) Harvesting and Processing: Harvested mainly in autumn, dried in the shade. Medicinal Part: Bark Origin: Guangxi, Guangdong Family: Lauraceae Source Plant: 肉桂 (Ròuguì – Cinnamon) Plant Description: Evergreen tree, height 12-17 meters. Bark is gray-brown, aromatic, and young branches are slightly quadrangular. … Read more