The primary effects and functions of Codonopsis (Dang Shen) are to nourish blood and tonify qi. Therefore, individuals suffering from both qi and blood deficiency, shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue, pale complexion, dizziness, poor digestion, and frequent colds are suitable candidates for Codonopsis. Drinking some wine infused with Codonopsis can also help strengthen the spleen. … Read more
Ginseng, also known as a precious health tonic, can be appropriately consumed by individuals with physical weakness or insufficient qi and blood. Of course, ginseng has many other benefits, and even those in good health can consume it for its strengthening effects. What is the simplest way to consume ginseng? How should ginseng be consumed … Read more
01 The Effects and Functions of Ginseng Ginseng (Ren Shen) can regulate female physiological functions, balance the endocrine system, enhance female functions, delay aging, and provide beauty benefits. It also has the effects of tonifying Qi and nourishing blood. It can significantly benefit elderly individuals and those prone to anemia. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes … Read more
Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) is the first choice for nourishing Qi, while Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) is the first choice for nourishing Blood. Si Jun Zi Tang nourishes the robust Qi of men, while Si Wu Tang nourishes the soft Yin Blood of women. Men utilize Qi, while women utilize … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Qi Supplementation: Huang Qi (Astragalus), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria), Huang Jing (Polygonatum), Xi Yang Shen (American Ginseng), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), etc. Patent Medicines for Qi Supplementation: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Pill), Shi Quan Da Bu Gao … Read more
We all know that supplementing Qi, nourishing blood, and enriching Yin all have their principles. Specifically: to supplement Qi, one must regulate Qi to avoid excessive heat; to nourish blood, one must activate blood to prevent stagnation; to enrich Yin, one must eliminate dampness to avoid excessive greasiness. First, why is it necessary to regulate … Read more
In times of peace, people always hope to live longer and healthier, so the concept of “nourishment” is increasingly accepted by the public, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We draw on the wisdom of ancient health practices from the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) and use methods such as zhongyao (Chinese herbal medicine), … Read more
What is Health Preservation? What is health preservation? One acupuncture session that is effective for a day is called hormones. Those that show effects in a few days are called medicines. Persisting for a month, two months, half a year, or a year Without any side effects is called health preservation. Spending money on treating … Read more
What is Health Preservation?One acupuncture treatment that is effective for a day is called a hormone; medications that show effects in a few days are called drugs; but health preservation that requires persistence for a month, two months, half a year, or a year; only when there are no side effects can it be called … Read more
★Collection of TCM Learning Videos (Massage, Moxibustion, Gua Sha) What is Health Preservation? One acupuncture treatment that works immediately is called hormones. Medications that show effects in a few days. Consistency over a month, two months, half a year, or a year. Only when there are no side effects can it be called health preservation. … Read more