1. What are Collaterals? Collaterals are small branches that diverge from the meridians, forming a vast network system throughout the body. The term first appeared in the Huangdi Neijing, where it is mentioned in Ling Shu: Mai Du: “The meridians are internal, while those that branch out and run horizontally are collaterals; the branches of … Read more
Professor Zheng Weida The Theory of Yin-Yang Balance Beijing Cidantang CIDANTANG: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that all things possess Yin and Yang attributes, and there exist fundamental laws of mutual dependence, balance, and transformation between Yin and Yang. In summary, the structure, physiological functions, occurrence, development, and changes of diseases in the human body … Read more
The standard for “Classification and Identification of TCM Constitutions” has been officially released, categorizing constitutions into Pinghe Constitution (平和质), Qixu Constitution (气虚质), Yangxu Constitution (阳虚质), Yinxu Constitution (阴虚质), Phlegm-Damp Constitution (痰湿质), Damp-Heat Constitution (湿热质), Blood-Stasis Constitution (血瘀质), Qiyu Constitution (气郁质), and Special Constitution (特禀质). This classification employs interdisciplinary methods from epidemiology, immunology, molecular biology, genetics, … Read more
Herb Name: Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) Aliases: Lian Ke, Huang Hua Tiao, Huang Lian Tiao Harvesting and Processing: Lian Qiao flowers and fruits after 3-4 years of planting. There are two types for medicinal use: “Qing Qiao” and “Lao Qiao.” Qing Qiao is harvested in early September when the fruit skin is still green and … Read more
1 Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), nourishes the liver, tonifies the lungs, descends rebellious Qi, disperses heat, nourishes blood, expels wind, quenches thirst, and clears summer heat, is a principal herb for sores. 2 Treats carbuncles, swellings, sores, and rheumatic toxins; Honeysuckle is indeed a crucial medicine. It can disperse toxins that have not yet formed, … Read more
Properties and Channels Bitter, slightly cold. Enters the Lung, Heart, and Small Intestine meridians.Functions and Indications Clears heat and detoxifies, reduces swelling and disperses nodules. Used for abscesses, scrofula, mastitis, erysipelas, wind-heat colds, initial stages of warm diseases, heat entering the nutritive level, high fever with thirst, delirium with rashes, and heat stranguria with urinary … Read more