Shu Wei Wan (舒胃丸) is a self-prepared medicinal formula from our hospital, clinically used for over twenty years, composed of traditional Chinese herbs such as Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel), Mu Xiang (Saussurea), Sha Ren (Amomum), and Mu Li (Oyster). It is a routine medication in the Spleen and Stomach department. + … Read more
Do you often experience cold pain in your stomach, cold hands and feet, or diarrhea after eating cold foods? This may be due to a deficiency of cold in the spleen and stomach! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal health and the source of qi and … Read more
1. Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel): Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Stomach, Aromatically Awakens the Spleen For individuals with weak spleen and stomach and excessive phlegm-dampness, it is best to keep Chen Pi in the kitchen. When cooking meat dishes, adding Chen Pi in moderation can help eliminate the fishy smell of meat with its … Read more
So, what are the most effective methods for eliminating dampness? 1. Dietary Therapy for Dampness Dietary therapy can effectively remove dampness. In daily meals, one can consume foods that help eliminate dampness, detoxify, reduce swelling, and promote diuresis. However, it is important to consume these foods over a long period for effectiveness. Common foods for … Read more
As people reach middle age, many exhibit symptoms of Qi deficiency. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) often recommends tonifying Qi. While this concept is correct, relying solely on TCM and herbal medicine to tonify Qi is far from sufficient; it is merely a drop in the bucket, and most middle-aged and elderly individuals are unable to … Read more
Spring Liver Nourishment and Spleen Health In spring, everything revives and is full of vitality; it is a season when the yang energy of nature emerges and all things begin to grow. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that spring health maintenance should align with the changes in nature, following the principle of “nourishing yang in … Read more
1. Chen Pi Xiang Fu Chicken (Dried Tangerine Peel and Cyperus Chicken) Ingredients: Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel) 15g, Xiang Fu (Cyperus) 10g, Chicken 80g, Green Onion 10g, Ginger 6g. Boil the Chen Pi and Xiang Fu to extract the medicinal juice, cut the chicken into cubes, and cook in the medicinal juice. Consume the … Read more
1. Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel) and Carp Soup for Strengthening the Spleen and Warming the Stomach Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Chen Pi has a spicy, bitter, and warm nature, entering the Lung and Spleen meridians. It helps regulate Qi, harmonize the stomach, reduce nausea, and resolve phlegm. It is suitable for symptoms … Read more
Phlegm-dampness causes numerous diseases! Modern people’s poor lifestyle habits, such as drinking cold beverages and beer, using air conditioning and fans, and staying up late, lead to a predominance of phlegm-dampness in most individuals, resulting in various health issues. Symptoms like cough, nausea, and dizziness may all be caused by phlegm-dampness. In my view, the … Read more
What type of phlegm are you expelling? 1Heat Phlegm Phlegm is yellow and viscous, forming hard lumps due to the heat evil cooking the body fluids, thus transforming them into phlegm. Because the heart governs fire, both Zhang’s Medical Communication: Various Qi Gate: Phlegm and Drink and Observation Diagnosis: Guidelines for Diagnosing Phlegm consider that … Read more