Chapter 13: Blood Activating and Stasis Resolving Herbs Medicinal substances that primarily promote blood circulation and disperse blood stasis are referred to as blood activating and stasis resolving herbs, or simply blood activating herbs. They are generally pungent, bitter, and warm in nature, primarily entering the Heart (Xin) and Liver (Gan) meridians, and affecting the … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Astragalus, also known as Huang Qi (黄芪), has a sweet and slightly warm nature, and it belongs to the Lung (Fei) and Spleen (Pi) meridians. It has the functions of tonifying Qi and raising Yang, benefiting the Wei (defensive) Qi and … Read more
Gua Sha is one of the representative clinical techniques of acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In ancient times, it served as a primitive, simple, and direct method of surface stimulation therapy, playing an important role in safeguarding the health of the populace. The Gua Sha method is guided by the theories of TCM, utilizing … Read more