It is often said that “all medicines have some toxicity.” The belief that Chinese herbal medicine is purely natural and without any toxic side effects is clearly incorrect. Here is a reference list of common side effects of Chinese herbal medicine! 【Zhu Sha (Cinnabar)】 The main component is mercuric sulfide, which can lead to mercury … Read more
In the original mountains and rivers, every grass and tree has its purpose. Every plant in nature is a gift from nature to humanity. We may pay more attention to flowers and herbs, but we often overlook the many miraculous uses of the wildflowers and grasses by the roadside. You may have seen many of … Read more
Song of Decoction Interpretation Dear young practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): This week, we are reciting and studying the formula for “Exterior and Interior Formulas“. As everyone knows, “exterior” and “interior” are two different concepts. The exterior is on the outside, while the interior is on the inside; to treat the exterior, we often … Read more
When ordinary people read the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), they may be skeptical of the various conclusions presented in the text. However, true practitioners see it as a pinnacle of precision medicine. The understanding of physiological and pathological conditions in the “Shang Han Lun” reaches an apex, akin to seeing through the … Read more
Zhang Zhongjing (circa 150-154 AD – circa 215-219 AD), whose courtesy name was Zhongjing, was from Nanyang, Neyang County (present-day Zhangzhaicun, Dengzhou, Henan Province). He was a physician during the late Eastern Han dynasty, revered as the “Sacred Physician” by later generations. Zhang Zhongjing extensively compiled medical prescriptions and authored the monumental work “Treatise on … Read more
All six diseases have wind, each with its own exterior medicine.For Taiyang disease, the primary exterior medicine is Ma Huang (Ephedra).For Yangming disease, the primary exterior medicine is Shi Gao (Gypsum).For Shaoyang disease, the primary exterior medicine is Chai Hu (Bupleurum).For Shaoyin disease, the primary exterior medicine is Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig).For Jueyin disease, the … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb with a wide range of therapeutic effects, including nourishing blood, astringing yin, softening the liver, alleviating pain, and calming the liver while subduing yang. In clinical applications, it can be used for exterior symptoms such as colds and fevers, as well as for internal … Read more
The Supreme Herb for Liver Nourishment – Bai Shao (White Peony), this herb can enter the liver meridian, and it also helps to pacify liver yang and nourish liver blood. Therefore, most people refer to it as the “first herb for liver nourishment.” Today, I will teach you how to use Bai Shao in your … Read more
It is well known that anger can harm the liver, and everyone has experienced bouts of anger. Over time, this can lead to liver qi stagnation (gan qi yu jie). Also known as liver depression (gan yu), liver qi stagnation is a common condition, particularly prevalent among women. Therefore, it is essential to understand how … Read more
Hello everyone, I am a health mentor at Jiushengde Medical Hall. Recently, I have encountered many patients with liver Qi stagnation: depression, pain in the chest and flanks, frequent sighing, distension and wandering pain in the chest, flanks, or lower abdomen, constipation or loose stools. Female patients may also experience breast lumps, masses under the … Read more