How to Nourish Individuals with Qi Deficiency Constitution?

How to Nourish Individuals with Qi Deficiency Constitution?

Case Study Ms. Zhang, 50 years old, often feels a sensation of tightness in her chest, difficulty in breathing, and experiences fatigue easily during conversations or light activities, making her prone to catching colds. Upon inquiry, it was discovered that these symptoms began after hiring a nanny from another region. Ms. Zhang was suspicious of … Read more

Understanding Qi Deficiency: Symptoms and TCM Approaches for Improvement

Understanding Qi Deficiency: Symptoms and TCM Approaches for Improvement

Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine culture and enhancing the essence of TCM. Utilizing the advantages of TCM to showcase the spirit of TCM practitioners. Generally speaking, different individuals have varying constitutions. When adopting TCM health preservation methods, if one can arrange according to their constitution, it will lead to better health. Qi deficiency is a common … Read more

Understanding the “Nine Constitutions” of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Deficiency Constitution

Understanding the "Nine Constitutions" of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Deficiency Constitution

With the improvement of living standards, health preservation has become a trend in people’s lives. However, how many truly understand the principles of health preservation? Just as no two leaves in nature are exactly the same, there is no single health preservation method suitable for everyone—each person’s constitution is different! Today, we will explore this … Read more

The Story of “Bencao Gangmu”: The King of Herbs – Ginseng

The Story of "Bencao Gangmu": The King of Herbs - Ginseng

Author: Shenzhen Baoan Pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Hospital Wen Ruojun、Mei QuanxiMei Quanxi Column Herb Catalog Volume Index Herb Section Volume Twelve The King of Herbs – Ginseng [Shizhen said]: … It is called the essence of the earth, hence the names “earth essence” and “soil essence”. The Guang Wuxing Ji states: During the time … Read more

Ginseng: The King of Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ginseng: The King of Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source|China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Text|Zhao Zhongzhen, Institute of Compendium of Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Introduction: The Compendium of Materia Medica is a world-renowned herbal text. In 2011, it was included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register along with the Huangdi Neijing, making … Read more

Zhang Litiao: Soothe the Liver and Relieve Depression, Harmonize the Stomach and Descend Rebellious Qi – A Case Study of Atrophic Gastritis

Zhang Litiao: Soothe the Liver and Relieve Depression, Harmonize the Stomach and Descend Rebellious Qi - A Case Study of Atrophic Gastritis

A case of atrophic gastritisMale, 60 years oldAtrophic gastritis, presenting with abdominal distension, belching, acid reflux, poor appetite, and fatigue. Gastroscopy: bile reflux esophagitis, atrophic gastritis, erosion, intestinal metaplasia. After seeing renowned TCM masters and experts for several years, the condition worsened.After 24 years of treatment, significant improvement was noted. In November, I went out … Read more

The Multifaceted Benefits of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Multifaceted Benefits of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cinnamon, a common cooking spice found in kitchens, is often used to flavor meats and is one of the components of five-spice powder, making it a staple in almost every household. However, cinnamon is also a valuable medicinal herb, appearing in various health-promoting recipes, such as the “Yizhi Cinnamon Lamb Soup” from Gu Fang Yi … Read more

Understanding Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Can Dang Shen Replace Ren Shen?

Understanding Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Can Dang Shen Replace Ren Shen?

In clinical practice, due to the high cost of Ren Shen (Ginseng), we often prescribe Dang Shen (Codonopsis) as a substitute. Although both are named “shen,” they belong to different families and have distinct effects, leading to a significant difference in therapeutic efficacy. Let us explore the differences between these two herbs! 01The differences in … Read more

Understanding Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Can Dang Shen Replace Ren Shen?

Understanding Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Can Dang Shen Replace Ren Shen?

In clinical practice, due to the high cost of Ren Shen (Ginseng), we often prescribe Dang Shen (Codonopsis) as a substitute. Although both are named “shen,” they belong to different families and have distinct effects, leading to a significant difference in therapeutic efficacy. Let us explore the differences between these two types of ginseng!1 The … Read more

Daily Herb 31: Ginseng – How to Choose and Distinguish Wild Ginseng?

Daily Herb 31: Ginseng - How to Choose and Distinguish Wild Ginseng?

Ginseng, with many varieties, can you distinguish them? Do you know how to choose? Can you tell apart good wild ginseng from cultivated ginseng? Have you heard the story of harvesting ginseng with a red string? … Ginseng (Ren Shen), a member of the Araliaceae family, has an upright stem that does not branch; it … Read more