Ginseng, also known as Huang Shen (Yellow Ginseng), Di Jing (Earth Essence), Shen Cao (Divine Herb), and the King of Herbs, is one of the renowned “Three Treasures of Northeast China”. The earliest existing pharmacological text, the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing” (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), records the essence of ginseng’s medicinal use … Read more
According to historical records, the use of ginseng for health and healing has a history of at least two thousand years. In China, there are numerous myths and legends surrounding ginseng, with ancient people believing it to be a gift from the immortals, possessing miraculous effects such as resurrection and rejuvenation. Ginseng is a vital … Read more
The bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also known as “Zhen Ci Fang Xue Liáo Fa” (Acupuncture Bloodletting Therapy). It involves using a three-edged needle, a thick needle, or a small scalpel to puncture or incise specific acupuncture points on the body to release a small amount of blood, thereby expelling internal heat and … Read more
Author/Hu Mengmeng Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Class of 2022, Nine-Year Program in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Li Sichu Class Abstract For a long time, the heart ‘pump’ theory has been the mainstream view of the cardiovascular system, yet it still presents contradictions. The emergence of the heart ‘wave’ theory provides a … Read more
Reading Traditional Chinese MedicineEvery day11:30pushing the freshest Authoritative and high-quality knowledge of TCM If you like it, please star it for me Editor’s Guide In historical dramas, it is common for doctors to say, “Congratulations, madam, you are pregnant” after feeling the pulse. The “slippery pulse” that assists in diagnosing pregnancy is actually a pulse … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that smooth blood circulation is essential for health. If the blood is in a hypercoagulable state or flows slowly, it can lead to blood stasis, resulting in a series of diseases such as cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction. Today, Emma brings you medicinal recipes and acupoint massage to help invigorate … Read more
Author | Lin Zhichen Editor | Chunfeng Reviewer | Xiao Ye Previously, while following my teacher in the cardiology department, I encountered many patients with coronary heart disease. Many patients would ask if they could take a box of Sanqi powder that they bought at home. Sanqi (Panax notoginseng) is a herb that promotes blood … Read more