“Zheng qi cun nei, xie bu ke gan, xie zhi suo cou, qi bi xu” — Huangdi Neijing The human body is an organic whole, where the right qi (zheng qi) and evil qi (xie) interact, leading to a process of mutual reinforcement and weakening, ultimately resulting in one side prevailing over the other, akin … Read more
According to the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), “When the righteous qi is preserved within, evil cannot invade; where evil gathers, its qi must be deficient.” Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes a holistic view of tumors, considering the balance of righteous and evil qi in the body. The occurrence and development of cancer is … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes 扶正 (fuzheng, Supporting the Right Qi), 祛邪 (quxie, Eliminating Pathogenic Factors), and 调脏腑 (tiaozangfu, Regulating the Organs) in cancer treatment. What do these terms mean? What are their respective therapeutic effects? 扶正 (fuzheng) means supporting 1. Helping patients restore their own 正气 (zhengqi, Right Qi) to enhance their constitution and … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) is very common in daily life. It is made by directly drying or slicing fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) and then sun-drying it. This herb is known for its ability to dry dampness, stop vomiting, and regulate Qi in the stomach. It can also disperse wind-cold, invigorate blood, and relieve pain. … Read more
Author: Du Jieying, Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Editor: Su Qunfang, Sanjiao Hospital of Zhongshan City Coix seed, commonly known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁) or Job’s tears, is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Safflower (Honghua) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation and is also used as a flavoring agent. It is commonly found in daily life, with some people preferring to brew it in water. In addition to being used for brewing tea or decoction, it can also be … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Safflower (Honghua) is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb and a medicinal plant. The flowers of this plant can be used for medicinal purposes, but not much is known about the seeds of safflower (Honghua Ren), which are the mature seeds of the safflower plant. They contain a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that invigorates blood circulation and eliminates pathogenic factors, greatly benefiting human health. However, many people do not have a comprehensive understanding of Bai Shao’s specific effects and medicinal value. Today, I will provide a detailed introduction to give everyone a … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Shudi Huang (熟地黄) is a type of Chinese herbal medicine derived from the root of Rehmannia glutinosa, processed from Sheng Di Huang (生地黄). Although its components are similar to Sheng Di Huang, its effects in nourishing Yin and replenishing blood are more pronounced. Shudi Huang has many benefits, which I will share with you, … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Rehmannia Glutinosa is a Chinese medicinal herb known for its nourishing properties. It can replenish Qi and blood, alleviate deficiencies in Qi and blood, and benefit the essence and marrow, significantly enhancing overall health and physical quality. But how should Rehmannia Glutinosa be consumed to maximize its health benefits? Let’s explore its effects and … Read more