Invigorating blood circulation, dispelling blood stasis, relieving wind and pain, and calming First, for severe headaches, Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) is used to promote qi and relieve stagnation, effective for various types of wind-cold headaches, migraines, and vascular headaches; Second, it is used to invigorate blood and dispel stasis, frequently treating gynecological disorders such as irregular … Read more
Invigorating blood, dispelling stasis, relieving wind and pain, and calming First, for severe headaches, Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) is used to promote Qi and relieve stagnation, effective for various types of wind-cold headaches, migraines, and vascular headaches; Second, it is used to invigorate blood and dispel stasis, frequently treating gynecological disorders, such as irregular menstruation and … Read more
Three伏养生 As people age, they commonly experience various ailments, which are closely related to insufficient Qi and the decline of Yang Qi. Those elderly individuals with abundant Qi and Yang Qi tend to be healthier and more robust. Why is this the case? First, we need to understand the functions of Qi. In Traditional Chinese … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine| Opinions may vary, content is for reference only Written by | Anonymous Edited by | Zichu Wind-Heat Cold is a condition caused by the invasion of the Wind-Heat pathogen, which harms the lung’s defensive Qi, leading to a syndrome where the lung Qi cannot descend and disperse. Understanding the symptoms of Wind-Heat … Read more
Note:Click on the above“Hunan Wangwang Hospital“↑to follow us directly A five-year-old child recently began experiencing fever at midnight, but was in good spirits and showed no other discomfort. The family administered antipyretic granules, warm baths, and applied cooling patches at home; the next day, the child’s temperature returned to normal, but rose again to over … Read more
Mr. Fang has had a fever for 10 days, with a maximum temperature reaching 39.5 degrees Celsius. He has no nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, or cough with phlegm. Aside from fever and general fatigue, he has no other symptoms. He went to the hospital for blood tests and urinalysis, both of which were … Read more
When we take some Chinese patent medicines, we often find that the same medicine comes in different forms, including ordinary pills (Shuǐ Mì Wán and Dà Mì Wán), concentrated pills, and decoctions, with significant price differences.So, what are the differences between these three forms? Some people may even fall into misconceptions, such as whether concentrated … Read more
Have you ever wondered about the differences between pills (wanji), granules (keliji), and decoctions (heji) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Why does the same medicine come in both pill and decoction forms? The prices of different forms of medicine often vary; does this indicate that the form of the medicine affects its efficacy? Many people … Read more
Forms of Herbal Formulas Herbal formulas come in various forms, each with different properties and effects. Common forms include pills (wan), powders (san), pastes (gao), dan (dan), tinctures (jiu), and decoctions (tang). 1. Pills (Wan): Pills, commonly referred to as wan or medicinal pills. These are round forms made by grinding herbs into fine powder … Read more
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a variety of forms, with over 40 types recorded in the Ming Dynasty’s Compendium of Materia Medica. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, many new forms have been developed, such as tablets, granules, and injections. Here, we will explore the diverse forms of TCM: 1. Decoctions (汤剂) … Read more