————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– (1) Ren Shen (Ginseng). Since ancient times, ginseng has been regarded as a precious tonic. Many elderly, weak, and emaciated patients, who have suffered from prolonged illnesses, can often be revived from the brink of death with a cup of ginseng soup. Thus, the ancients claimed it has the power to support the weak … Read more
Among the vast family of Chinese herbs, many are recorded in ancient texts for their longevity-promoting effects. These herbs generally have tonifying properties and can also treat diseases, thus benefiting those who are ill and strengthening those who are healthy. They can be used in formulas or taken individually. Today, we will introduce some common … Read more
1、QiXue不足 【Symptoms】Fatigue, mood swings, frequent yawning, anxiety, palpitations, insomnia, thin white tongue coating, weak and thin pulse.1.Ye Jiao Teng (Polygala) Congee【Ingredients】60g Ye Jiao Teng, 50g Japonica rice, 2 dates, appropriate amount of sugar.【Preparation】Soak Ye Jiao Teng in warm water for a while, add 500g of water, boil to extract about 300g of medicinal juice, add … Read more
【An eBook gift is available at the end】 Using Small Doses to Achieve Great Effects — A Case Study of Treating Costal PainAuthor/Xing Bin Every time I read the medical records of renowned practitioners, I am often impressed by their courage. In critical situations, using strong and heavy doses to turn the tide is indeed … Read more
Clearing Heat and Detoxifying, **Jin Yin Hua** (Honeysuckle) First “silver” then “gold”, the flowers turn yellow with age. According to the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing”: “Jin Yin Hua is cold in nature and sweet in flavor, has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood and resolving stasis, and is used for … Read more
Best for clearing heat and detoxifying: Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) First “silver” then “gold”, the flowers turn yellow with age. According to the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing”: “Jin Yin Hua is cold in nature and sweet in flavor, it has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood and resolving stasis, and … Read more
As summer arrives, the weather begins to heat up. After the Xiaoman solar term, rainfall increases, and the “dragon boat water” frequently arrives, leading to higher humidity in the air, which can easily cause excessive dampness in the body. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the invasion of “damp-heat” that can harm the body. In … Read more
Ancient practitioners, through long-term observation and reasoning, believed that the three Yin and three Yang meridians of the hands and feet communicate with each other through their respective channels and collaterals, forming six pairs of interrelated yet relatively independent relationships of Qi and blood circulation. As stated in the Su Wen (Plain Questions) · Xue … Read more
Introduction: What do the five zang and six fu refer to? A diagram showing the relationship and functional distribution of the five zang and six fu. The five zang: Heart (Xin), Liver (Gan), Spleen (Pi), Lung (Fei), Kidney (Shen); the six fu: Stomach (Wei), Large Intestine (Da Chang), Small Intestine (Xiao Chang), San Jiao (Triple … Read more
The five zang and six fu refer to the various organs in the human body. “Zang” refers to solid organs, which include the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen). “Fu” refers to hollow organs, which include the small intestine (xiao chang), gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), large intestine (da chang), and … Read more