The root of Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) contains furan and phenolic compounds such as Danshenone I, Danshenone II A, Danshenone II, Yindan, Isodanshenone I, Isodanshenone II, and Danshenone. It can also isolate Danshenol I and Danshenol II. Additionally, it contains vitamin E, which is comparable in efficacy to malt. Pharmacological Effects (1) Antibacterial effects: Ethanol … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the blood in our body originates from the essence of food and water. Food enters the stomach, is transformed and transported by the spleen and stomach, infused into the meridians, and transformed into blood. It is governed by the heart, stored in the liver, regulated by the spleen, circulating … Read more
Three伏养生 As people age, they commonly experience various ailments, which are closely related to insufficient Qi and the decline of Yang Qi. Those elderly individuals with abundant Qi and Yang Qi tend to be healthier and more robust. Why is this the case? First, we need to understand the functions of Qi. In Traditional Chinese … Read more
TCM Book ClubIssue 3793One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Among the formulas for tonifying deficiency, we are already familiar with Six Flavor, Eight Flavor, Four Gentlemen, and Four Substances. These formulas often target one aspect of Qi, Blood, Yin, or Yang, or are focused on a specific organ, making their dimensions … Read more
Some people often experience symptoms such as stomach pain and indigestion in winter, attributing it to cold stimulation, and believe it will improve in summer. However, now that summer has arrived, symptoms like diarrhea and decreased appetite have started to appear frequently, which is mostly due to pi xu wei han (Spleen Yang Deficiency and … Read more
Spleen Stomach The spleen governs transportation and transformation, and is closely related to the stomach: Food is the material basis for generating Qi and blood, and the spleen plays an important role in the digestion, absorption, and transportation of food. Therefore, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers the spleen to be the foundation of postnatal life. … Read more
The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal life and must not be harmed. Once damaged, recovery is slow and difficult. Here are some methods for daily spleen and stomach care for your reference. Methods First, massage the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel). The spleen governs transportation and transformation; when the spleen and stomach are … Read more
Illness does not wait for anyone; health preservation should start early. Join us to discuss health preservation together!Guiding Expert: Vice President Guo Rongjuan (Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Dongfang Hospital) From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the process of illness developing from the heart to the body is complex and variable, but there … Read more
Stimulating the Yanglingquan (Gallbladder 34) acupoint can be done through pressing, flicking, or moxibustion. Use a moxa stick for gentle moxibustion for 10-15 minutes each time, once a day. Further Reading:When Liver Fire Burns in Spring, It’s Hard to Endure! 1 Tea, 2 Acupoints Easily Solve It Guiding Expert: Vice President Guo Rongjuan (Dongfang Hospital, … Read more
In cases of falls, sprains, or blunt injuries, the internal condition of qi and blood stagnation can be reflected in the eyes. The method of eye diagnosis primarily involves observing the presence of red veins in the sclera. If both eyes show red veins (blood vessels), even if there are no external injuries, there is … Read more