1 Introduction to Chinese Herbs Also known as: Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Dan, Xiang Guo, Hu Xiong, Xiong Dan, Que Nao Xiong, Jing Xiong, Guan Xiong, Sheng Chuan Jun. Taste and Properties: Spicy, Warm. Enters the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pericardium meridians. Functions: Invigorates blood and promotes Qi circulation, dispels wind and alleviates pain. Category: Blood-activating … Read more
Wang Qingren pioneered the understanding of blood stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He was also a humble and pragmatic physician, stating in his writings: “Diseases have countless manifestations and cannot be fully described in a single book.”In Wang Qingren’s formulas, the most frequently used and effective one is Xuefu Zhuyu Tang (Blood Mansion Decoction … Read more
“Bai Shao (白芍) is the root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora, which belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is a traditional medicinal flower in China with a long history of cultivation and is renowned both domestically and internationally. Its roots are used in medicine and are primarily produced in provinces such as Shandong, Anhui, Zhejiang, … Read more
Symptoms The main manifestation is headache, which may occur suddenly or develop slowly, with recurrent episodes that can be intermittent. The pain can be located in the forehead, temples, vertex, nape, or throughout the entire head. The duration of the pain can vary from minutes to hours, days, or even weeks, and in severe cases, … Read more
Cupping Therapy Techniques for Cervicogenic Headache Hangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Bao Yehua Introduction This technique originates from the acupuncture rehabilitation department of Hangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, led by Director Bao Yehua. In 2020, he initiated a project under the Zhejiang Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Plan titled “Clinical Efficacy Observation of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine TechniquesHealth and WellnessCupping Therapy Techniques for Cervicogenic Headache Cervicogenic headache refers to a group of syndromes characterized by chronic head pain caused by organic or functional injuries to the cervical vertebrae or soft tissues in the neck. It is common among middle-aged individuals, particularly women, with an incidence rate of 70% to … Read more