“Eating radish in winter and ginger in summer, no need for a doctor to prescribe medicine.” This is a widely circulated saying, indicating that the method of using fresh ginger for health has a long history. As early as the Spring and Autumn period, the “Analects of Confucius – Xiangdang” mentioned the saying “Do not … Read more
Ginger is a common seasoning in the kitchen. However, with the variety of ginger available on the market, many people are concerned about how to choose high-quality, safe, and healthy ginger. Ginger has a wide range of uses in cooking, whether for removing fishy odors or as a spice to complement various ingredients, it plays … Read more
In the realm of Qi and Huang, rediscovering the beauty of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 1. The History of Poria In the Jin Dynasty, the famous pharmacologist Ge Hong recorded a legend in his work “Baopuzi”: There was a man named Ren Ziji who continuously consumed Poria (Fu Ling) for 18 years, and the celestial maiden … Read more
Shu Di Huang (熟地黄) has the effects of nourishing yin, tonifying the kidneys, nourishing and cooling the blood, promoting blood coagulation, and lowering blood sugar. It is primarily produced in Henan, has a sweet taste, and a slightly warm nature. It belongs to the liver and kidney meridians. Shu Di Huang From the Ben Cao … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经) discusses the relationship between the Five Elements (五行) and the Five Organs (五脏) in the fourth chapter of the Jinkui Zhenyan Lun (金匮真言论篇): Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water Five Organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney East corresponds to the color green, associated with the Liver (肝), opening to the … Read more
The “Huangdi Neijing Health Preservation Methods for the Five Organs and Six Bowels” explains that the human body is a microcosm of the universe, where the five organs (wuzang) and six bowels (liufu) reflect larger issues when they encounter minor problems. The human body is a system that emphasizes balance and harmony, with each organ … Read more
Tai Chi, without a doubt, is a form of martial art, originally developed as a technique for combat. However, it is also a perfect combination of the dialectical thinking of the Chinese nation with martial arts, arts, and guiding techniques. It represents a high-level human culture and serves as a martial exercise for strengthening the … Read more
The Essence of Tai ChiFollowing Nature’s Way The saying goes: “Tai Chi is fundamentally natural; human intention should not be forced.” Nature is the lifeline of Tai Chi. The great outdoors is the source of human survival. “The Dao follows nature”; only by acting in accordance with natural laws can one learn and practice Tai … Read more
Tai Chi culture is an ancient Chinese culture that permeates various cultural fields and phenomena. Due to the universality of Tai Chi, its essence can infiltrate various cultural domains and phenomena, allowing us to feel its omnipresence and omnipotence; however, this does not imply that everything can be called Tai Chi, as each phenomenon has … Read more
Tai Chi (Taijiquan) is permeated with the concepts of “Yin and Yang” and “Void and Reality” throughout its practice. This is manifested in each Tai Chi movement, which embodies the principles of “Opening and Closing”, “Round and Square”, “Coiling and Uncoiling”, “Void and Reality”, “Light and Heavy”, “Soft and Hard”, “Slow and Fast”, and features … Read more