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45 Formulas from the Sacred Physician Zhang Zhongjing’s “Treatise on Febrile Diseases”

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45 Formulas from the Sacred Physician Zhang Zhongjing's "Treatise on Febrile Diseases"

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

Shang Han Lun: All Six Diseases Have Wind, Each with Its Own Exterior Medicine

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Shang Han Lun: All Six Diseases Have Wind, Each with Its Own Exterior Medicine

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

Flexible Applications of Bai Shao in Clinical Practice

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Flexible Applications of Bai Shao in Clinical Practice

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)

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The Supreme Herb for Liver Nourishment - Bai Shao (White Peony)

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

The Dangers of Liver Qi Stagnation: If Not Regulated in Time, Serious Illness May Occur. Will You Still Get Angry After Reading This?

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The Dangers of Liver Qi Stagnation: If Not Regulated in Time, Serious Illness May Occur. Will You Still Get Angry After Reading This?

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

Liver Qi Stagnation: A Common Cause of Illness! The Renowned Formula Tongqi San for Regulating Qi and Blood, Relieving Liver Qi Stagnation, and Removing Stagnation

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Liver Qi Stagnation: A Common Cause of Illness! The Renowned Formula Tongqi San for Regulating Qi and Blood, Relieving Liver Qi Stagnation, and Removing Stagnation

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

Liver Qi Stagnation: More Than Just Emotional Disturbance, It Affects Many Physical Symptoms

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Liver Qi Stagnation: More Than Just Emotional Disturbance, It Affects Many Physical Symptoms

Before reading this article, please click on the blue text above“Elegant Tea”, then click“Follow”, so you can continue to receive the latest articles for free. There are daily shares. It is completely free to subscribe, so feel free to follow. 1. Introduction With the increasing material demands, the need for spiritual nourishment has become increasingly … Read more

Understanding Liver Qi Stagnation and Effective Remedies in TCM

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Understanding Liver Qi Stagnation and Effective Remedies in TCM

Have you ever experienced such feelings? There was a time when I often felt chest tightness and shortness of breath. Even a little walking would leave me gasping for air, and I felt weak when speaking. When I got anxious or talked for too long, I would easily become breathless; Sometimes, my mood would inexplicably … Read more

Understanding Liver Qi Stagnation: A Key to Health with Chai Hu Shu Gan San

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Understanding Liver Qi Stagnation: A Key to Health with Chai Hu Shu Gan San

Author | Mu Mu Editor | Chun Feng Reviewer | Xiao Ye Have you ever felt this way? There was a time when I often felt chest tightness and shortness of breath, getting breathless even after a little walking, and speaking felt exhausting. When I got anxious or talked for too long, I would easily … Read more

Xue Shengbai’s Analysis of Damp-Heat Syndrome: Damp-Heat Intermingling with Blood in Jueyin

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Xue Shengbai's Analysis of Damp-Heat Syndrome: Damp-Heat Intermingling with Blood in Jueyin

Click the blue text above to follow for regular updates! Thirty-fourth Damp-Heat Syndrome: For seven to eight days, there is no thirst, the voice is silent, and urination is normal, with no aversion to food. The patient remains silent, consciousness clouded, and treatments with pungent, aromatic herbs for cooling and dispersing are ineffective; this indicates … Read more