1. Tongxuan Lifelai Wan (通宣理肺丸) Indication: Dispels cold and stops cough. Used for cold-induced cough due to wind-cold obstructing the exterior and lung qi not dispersing, accompanied by symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, headache without sweating, and body aches. Formula Analysis: In this formula, Zi Su (Perilla) and Ma Huang … Read more
When it comes to “dampness,” many people are aware that it exists in most individuals. However, what is commonly understood as “dampness” is merely the surface level. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is classified as one of the pathogenic “Six Evils.” The concern with dampness is that it easily combines with other pathogenic factors, … Read more
“You have a lot of dampness in your body” — many parents and friends, even those without medical knowledge, can say this. The term “dampness” is certainly familiar to Chinese people; we have heard it countless times from our elders and TCM practitioners throughout our lives. As children, during the summer, our elders would often … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Click the blue text above to follow us Dampness is a common physical condition we often discuss. When symptoms such as dizziness, heaviness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and a thick, greasy tongue coating appear, we usually conclude that the individual has excessive dampness in the body and begin recommending various … Read more
As summer arrives, the weather begins to heat up. After the Xiaoman solar term, rainfall increases, and the “dragon boat water” frequently arrives, leading to higher humidity in the air, which can easily cause excessive dampness in the body. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the invasion of “damp-heat” that can harm the body. In … Read more
Host: Wang Xinmei In daily life, we often hear people say: “It has been damp and hot these days; we should drink some herbal tea to adjust or have some red bean and coix seed porridge.” When visiting a TCM practitioner, one often hears the term “damp-heat.” So, what is damp-heat, what are its manifestations, … Read more
Dampness is a common physical condition we often discuss. When symptoms such as dizziness, heaviness in the limbs, loss of appetite, and a thick, greasy tongue coating appear, we usually conclude that the individual has excessive dampness in the body and start recommending various damp-dispelling products. However, did you know that in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
Dampness is a common pathological phenomenon we encounter in clinical practice, which can be categorized into cold dampness and damp-heat. Many people have tried various methods to clear heat and eliminate dampness, yet damp-heat remains. Why is it so difficult to eliminate dampness? This is because dampness has a sticky and heavy nature, akin to … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang (1) Wind manifests as skin rashes and itching in the muscles. Wind rashes cause itching between the skin and flesh, treated with Si Wu Xiao Feng San (Four Substance Wind Dispelling Powder) – Sheng Di (Rehmannia), Dang Gui … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang “When wind prevails, it causes movement; when heat prevails, it causes swelling; when dryness prevails, it causes dryness; when cold prevails, it causes floating; when dampness prevails, it causes diarrhea.” This is a description of the clinical manifestations … Read more