1 Ren Shen Tang——（Shen Cao Bai Jiang）：This is the Li Zhong Tang with Pao Jiang replaced by Gan Jiang. Fresh ginger is used for its pungent dispersing properties, while Pao Jiang retains warmth without dispersing, and Gan Jiang is more warming with less dispersing effect. 2 Xiao Ban Xia Tang——（Sheng Jiang 24, Ban Xia … Read more
Golden Chamber – Professor Qin Bowei’s concise explanation of the application of formulas from the Golden Chamber is truly clear and straightforward. I have organized it slightly for everyone to review, which may be useful. 1. Ren Shen Tang (Ginseng Decoction) – (Ren Shen, Bai Jiang, Zhi Gan Cao): This is the Li Zhong Tang … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Verse: Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Decoction, Shao Yao Da Zao and Sheng Jiang, benefits Qi, warms the meridians, harmonizes Ying and Wei, effective for blood bi and wind bi. Ingredients: Huang Qi 、Gui Zhi、Shao Yao、Sheng Jiang、Da Zao。 Dosage: Huang Qi … Read more
Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant, primarily produced in Sichuan and Hunan provinces. In ancient times, the variety from Junzhou (now Danjiangkou City, Hubei Province) was regarded as a genuine medicinal material, known as Jun Jiang. Currently, the variety from Qianwei County, Sichuan, is considered superior due to its … Read more
“Ginger” is a pungent and warm (hot) substance, belonging to the lung, spleen, and stomach meridians. It has the functions of opening the pores, warming the lungs and spleen, dispersing cold and returning yang, transforming fluids, and descending rebellious qi, making it particularly suitable for treating phlegm and fluid retention. This article will provide a … Read more
Editor’s Note The best doctor is ourselves, as no one knows our bodies better than we do. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China, and experienced TCM practitioners can use it to combat various ailments. We can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies. 1 Ten Essential Chinese Medicinal Herbs … Read more
The best doctor is ourselves, for no one knows our body better than we do~ Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China. Experienced TCM practitioners can use it to combat various ailments, and we can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies~ Ten Essential Chinese Herbs for Every Family Ling … Read more
The best doctor is ourselves, as no one understands our body better than we do~ Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China. Experienced TCM practitioners can use it to combat various ailments, and we can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies~ Ten essential Chinese medicinal herbs for every Chinese … Read more
In the vast world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the “Seven Emotions of Chinese Medicine” is like a mysterious treasure trove, containing rich knowledge and wisdom. It not only reveals the complex and subtle relationships between herbs but also guides the precision and safety of TCM prescriptions. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s … Read more
The seven emotions—xi (joy), nu (anger), you (worry), si (thought), bei (sadness), jing (shock), and kong (fear)—are types of responses in the interaction between the environment and living beings, representing individual experiences with external manifestations. The five intentions—shen (spirit), hun (soul), po (corporeal soul), yi (will), and zhi (willpower)—are inherent characteristics and instincts of living … Read more