Treatment of Lower Jiao Damp-Heat Syndrome (Part II) Continuing from the previous issue: Treatment of Lower Jiao Damp-Heat Syndrome (Part I) 2. Heat Dominates Over Dampness1) Bladder Damp-Heat【Clinical Manifestations】 Fever, thirst, frequent and urgent urination, burning pain during urination, difficulty in urination, cloudy yellow urine, and in severe cases, blood in urine; tongue coating is … Read more
After the composition of Chinese herbal formulas, they are prepared in specific forms based on the condition and characteristics of the herbs. The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) records forms such as wan (pills), san (powders), tang (decoctions), gao (ointments), and dan (elixirs). In modern times, many new forms have emerged, including pian (tablets), … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas come in various forms, which refer to the specific shapes created based on the condition and characteristics of the herbs. Different forms of medicinal preparations have distinct appearances and applications. So, what is “San” in TCM formulas? What is “San”? San (散) refers to … Read more
Dampness is a common pathological phenomenon we encounter in clinical practice, which can be categorized into cold dampness and damp-heat. Many people have tried various methods to clear heat and eliminate dampness, yet damp-heat remains. Why is it so difficult to eliminate dampness? This is because dampness has a sticky and heavy nature, akin to … Read more