Key Points Summary: Knowledge of Ointments and Powders

Key Points Summary: Knowledge of Ointments and Powders

1. What are the bases of ointments? Types of ointment bases Classification Specific bases Fatty bases Oily types Lanolin, vegetable oils, hydrogenated vegetable oils Waxy types Lanolin, beeswax, white wax, spermaceti Hydrocarbon types Petrolatum, solid paraffin, liquid paraffin Silicone types Dimethylpolysiloxane, toluene polysiloxane Water-soluble bases – Polyethylene glycol types 2. Bases of creams Bases of … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

Hoo~ Hoo~ Hoo~ These past few days, the wind outside has been howling. Besides disturbing our sweet dreams, it also serves as a reminder— It’s getting cooler! Not only has it prompted everyone to switch to “chaotic dressing” mode, but the howling north wind has also brought along a “cold” package! However, even though it’s … Read more

Blood Stasis on the Face: A Unique Chinese Medicine Formula for Spot Removal

Blood Stasis on the Face: A Unique Chinese Medicine Formula for Spot Removal

Click the blue text above to follow us Written by: Warm TCM Life has great aspirations, and then great achievements follow. ■ For spots on the face, traditional understanding is that they are formed by the stagnation of Qi and blood, known as blood stasis (xue yu). When we promote the flow of Qi and … Read more

Blood Stasis Causes Numerous Illnesses! How to Determine if You Have Blood Stasis? How to Invigorate Blood and Resolve Stasis?

Blood Stasis Causes Numerous Illnesses! How to Determine if You Have Blood Stasis? How to Invigorate Blood and Resolve Stasis?

As the saying goes, “Nine out of ten women suffer from blood stasis.” This “stasis” primarily refers to blood stasis, which can lead to numerous health issues. Many problems faced by women, such as facial spots, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, pelvic inflammation, blocked fallopian tubes, infertility, amenorrhea, menopausal syndrome, hypertension, coronary heart disease, various hyperplasia, nodules, … Read more

Seven Major Symptoms of Yang Deficiency: How Many Do You Have?

Seven Major Symptoms of Yang Deficiency: How Many Do You Have?

Seven Major Symptoms of Yang Deficiency 1. Sensitivity to cold, especially in the neck, back, waist, and legs, often accompanied by cold hands and feet. 2. Preference for hot foods; consuming cold foods easily leads to diarrhea. 3. Pale complexion, lacking luster. 4. Lack of energy, feeling fatigued easily. 5. Enlarged tongue, pale tongue body … Read more

A Comprehensive Atlas of 500 Common Chinese Herbs (Recommended for Collection)

A Comprehensive Atlas of 500 Common Chinese Herbs (Recommended for Collection)

Introduction:The complete collection of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine illustrations is here, and it is worth your permanent collection! Below is a compilation of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine illustrations along with their properties, meridian affiliations, and therapeutic functions for your appreciation and reference. Additionally, each herb is accompanied by its aliases for easier application … Read more