Uric acid is a normal product of purine metabolism in the human body. The reason we discuss lowering uric acid is that insufficient metabolism of uric acid can lead to excessive accumulation, resulting in severe consequences—hyperuricemic arthritis, commonly known as gout. Today, I will introduce several of the most effective herbs for lowering uric acid. … Read more
Uric acid is a normal product of purine metabolism in the human body. When the metabolism of uric acid is insufficient, leading to excessive accumulation, it can result in serious consequences—hyperuricemic arthritis, commonly known as gout.Today, I will introduce several herbs that can lower uric acid.Herbs for Lowering Uric Acid1. Tu Fu Ling (Smilax glabra)First, … Read more
Si Wuzai Gu Yi Lu Ru Wan《素问》 【Original Text Compilation】 The Emperor said: If there is a disease with fullness in the chest and flanks, it hinders eating, and when the disease occurs, one first smells a fishy and foul odor, produces clear liquid, and first coughs up blood, with the four limbs feeling cold, … Read more
Editor’s Note Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a blood-activating and stasis-resolving herb derived from the dried roots and rhizomes of the Lamiaceae plant. It has functions such as promoting blood circulation, removing stasis, regulating menstruation, alleviating pain, clearing the heart, calming the mind, cooling the blood, and resolving abscesses. Danshen is commonly used in various herbal … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine categorizes the important internal organs of the human body into two main types: the “Zang” (organs) and “Fu” (bowels). The theory regarding these organs is known as the “Zangxiang” (藏象) theory. “Zang” refers to the internal organs that are hidden within, while “xiang” refers to manifestations or images. This means that although … Read more
Today we present the tenth article in the series: The Eight Fundamental Theories of TCM: The Five Zang and Six Fu The term “Zang-Fu” refers to the internal organs of the human body. According to TCM, Zang-Fu are categorized into three types based on their physiological functions and structural characteristics: the Five Zang, the Six … Read more
Introduction: What do the five zang and six fu refer to? A diagram showing the relationship and functional distribution of the five zang and six fu. The five zang: Heart (Xin), Liver (Gan), Spleen (Pi), Lung (Fei), Kidney (Shen); the six fu: Stomach (Wei), Large Intestine (Da Chang), Small Intestine (Xiao Chang), San Jiao (Triple … Read more
The five zang and six fu refer to the various organs in the human body. “Zang” refers to solid organs, which include the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen). “Fu” refers to hollow organs, which include the small intestine (xiao chang), gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), large intestine (da chang), and … Read more
Huang Yuanyu’s Diagram of Qi Mechanism Ascending and Descending The Relationship Between the Five Zang Organs and Six Fu Organs “Zang” refers to solid organs, including the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen). “Fu” refers to hollow organs, including the small intestine (xiao chang), gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), large intestine … Read more
Body Detoxification Schedule Regularly Recite Six Words to Nourish the Five Organs, Resist Disease, and Prevent Aging! The Six-Word Formula, or Six-Word Health Preservation Method, is an ancient health practice passed down in China, which is a form of breathing technique. Its greatest feature is: to strengthen the internal organ functions of the body, through … Read more