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How to Use ‘Wans, Sans, Tangs, Gaos, and Dans’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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How to Use 'Wans, Sans, Tangs, Gaos, and Dans' in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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

The Heaviness of Phlegm-Dampness Blocks the San Jiao: TCM Formulas to Resolve Phlegm, Regulate Qi, and Alleviate Insomnia

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The Heaviness of Phlegm-Dampness Blocks the San Jiao: TCM Formulas to Resolve Phlegm, Regulate Qi, and Alleviate Insomnia

Phlegm-dampness is a pathological condition that refers to a symptom of the body’s constitution, also known as the “cold and damp constitution,” often caused by improper diet or illness. Here, “phlegm” does not merely refer to the common understanding of phlegm but rather to the pathological accumulation of body fluids; “dampness” can be categorized into … Read more