Traditional Chinese Medicine Encyclopedia: Atractylodes Pinyin Cānɡ Shù Alias Chì Shù (Chi Atractylodes, Tao Hongjing), Mǎ Jì (Atractylodes, Shuō Wén Xì Zhuàn), Qīng Shù (Atractylodes, Zhang Gun, Shuǐ Nán Hàn Jì), Xiān Shù (Atractylodes, Gāng Mù). Source Zhèng Lèi Běn Cǎo Origin The rhizome of the Asteraceae family plants Nán Cānɡ Shù or Běi Cānɡ … Read more
Hello everyone,I am A Gan. Recently, I have received many messages from fans saying: “I feel bloated after eating a little,” “my stool always sticks to the toilet,” “I lack energy and easily catch colds.” These symptoms may seem varied, but they all point to the same root cause—spleen and stomach deficiency! Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
Author: Liao Chuxin, Chief Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, Zhongshan People’s Hospital Editor: Fu Yongjin, Chief Pharmacist, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala). It is mainly produced in Zhejiang and Anhui provinces. It is harvested in winter when the lower leaves … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Dr. Mi. Recently, with the high temperatures and rainy weather of the plum rain season, how to eliminate dampness has become a topic of concern for many. Every day, readers leave messages asking me: Dr. Mi, I have eaten a lot of foods to eliminate dampness, why do I still have … Read more
Spleen deficiency can lead to symptoms such as loose stools and indigestion, which over time can affect the body’s normal nutrient intake, resulting in malnutrition and decreased immunity, potentially leading to other diseases. How can we strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness? Let’s explore this article together! Long-term spleen deficiency may result in chronic bleeding … Read more
Firstly, moxibustion on the umbilicus: Use one piece of longan flesh and six or seven pieces of Sichuan pepper, mix them with mugwort (ai rong) and crush them. Before going to bed, take a small amount, about the size of a fingernail, and place it in the umbilicus, then secure it with medical tape. Generally, … Read more
The disappearance of internal injury symptoms does not equate to full recovery. Most internal injuries present certain symptoms, and after treatment, when these symptoms disappear, the average person believes that recovery has occurred. However, this is often not the case, especially for severe internal injuries. The disappearance of symptoms merely indicates that the body is … Read more
The theoretical framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is centered around the five organs, with physiological foundations based on Yin, Yang, Qi, Blood, Body Fluids, and Essence. Throughout history, TCM has accumulated a vast amount of literature, covering aspects from the environment to the human body, from etiology to pathogenesis, and from syndromes to treatment … Read more
Recently, the weather has gradually turned cooler, with significant temperature differences in the morning and evening, leading some people to catch colds. Today, we will introduce a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) product: Antiviral Oral Liquid. When it comes to autumn colds, many people associate it with the term “autumn dryness.” In fact, colds throughout the … Read more
Introduction: The presence or absence of sweating in external pathogenic diseases is crucial for recovery. However, when sweating does not resolve the condition, the external pathogenic factors are either “wind or dampness.” Pei Yongqing elaborated on his clinical thoughts and experiences regarding this matter.In treating external pathogenic surface conditions, doctors generally employ the “sweating method” … Read more