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
This article is reproduced from Shuncong Nature “All Diseases Arise from Cold Damage: Treating All Illnesses with the Theory of Cold Damage”External causes of disease such as wind and qi are due to Cold Damage. All diseases arise from Cold Damage. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnoses based on pulse and symptoms, using the Six Meridians … Read more
The occurrence and development of malignant tumors are due to the action of external carcinogenic factors such as chemical, physical, and biological agents on the body, leading to mutations in certain cells. If the body’s immune function is low or lacking, it cannot timely eliminate mutated cells or prevent the blind proliferation and spread of … Read more
Supporting the body and expelling evil is an important principle in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating tumors. In TCM, the treatment of diseases relies on the formulation of herbal prescriptions, which must adhere to certain principles. “The main herb is called the monarch, the assistant is called the minister, and the envoy is … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– It is said that during the Eastern Han Dynasty, General Ma Yuan fought in Jiaozhi (equivalent to present-day Guangdong, Guangxi, and northern and central Vietnam). Due to the humid and hot climate of the southern mountains, which caused miasma to spread, Ma Yuan and his soldiers often consumed Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed). After … Read more
What internal factors lead to dampness in the human body? According to the “Clinical Guidelines for Medical Cases”, it is recorded that “internally generated dampness is often due to excessive consumption of rich foods, alcohol, or excessive drinking of tea, or eating raw and cold fruits and sweet, greasy foods, along with prolonged sitting, which … Read more
Coix seed (Yìyǐrén) is the mature fruit of the annual herb Coix lacryma-jobi, belonging to the Poaceae family. It has a sweet and bland flavor, with a slightly cold nature, and is associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and kidney meridians. It is known for its ability to strengthen the spleen, nourish the lungs, clear … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Coix seed, known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁, Coix lacryma-jobi), is the mature seed of the plant belonging to the Poaceae family, which is an annual or perennial herb. The plants are harvested in autumn when the fruits are ripe, dried, and the seeds are separated from the husk, yellowish seed coat, and impurities. … Read more
Coix Seed, a traditional Chinese herb known for its ability to clear heat and eliminate dampness, has remarkable properties. Let’s explore its wonders. Chinese PharmacopoeiaAlias—— Yi Yi, Yi Mi, Yi Ren Mi, Gou Zi MiTaste and Properties—— Sweet, bland, cool. Enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung meridians. Functions and Indications—— Promotes urination and drains dampness, … Read more
Coix Seed, also known as Yi Yi, Yi Mi, Yi Ren Mi, and Gou Zi Mi. It is an annual or perennial herb. Characteristics: The dried seeds are round or oval, with a wider and slightly flat base, and a blunt round top. They measure 5-7 mm in length and about 3-5 mm in width. … Read more