Differences Between Jingmai (Meridians) and Luomai (Collateral Vessels)

Differences Between Jingmai (Meridians) and Luomai (Collateral Vessels)

Click the blue text Follow us Today is February 13, 2025 Day 883 of Health Connection Updates Huajunzis’s study notes will be published here! Daily Quote Quote 903: Leigong (Lord Thunder) said: How can one know the differences between Jingmai (meridians) and Luomai (collateral vessels)? Huangdi (Yellow Emperor) said: Jingmai are generally not visible; their … Read more

Case Study in TCM: Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation by Weng Fengquan

Case Study in TCM: Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation by Weng Fengquan

▲Weng Fengquan, a renowned TCM physician in Guangdong Province, is the honorary director of the Wuyi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Jiangmen City and a chief physician in orthopedics. He is a leader in TCM orthopedics in Guangdong Province and a master’s supervisor at Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. With over 40 years of clinical … Read more

National Renowned TCM Practitioner Yuan Changjin: Expelling Pathogenic Factors, Unblocking Meridians, Supporting the Body to Treat Bi Syndrome

National Renowned TCM Practitioner Yuan Changjin: Expelling Pathogenic Factors, Unblocking Meridians, Supporting the Body to Treat Bi Syndrome

▲Yuan Changjin, National Renowned TCM Practitioner (1946-) Yuan Changjin, a national renowned TCM practitioner, is the chief physician at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Here, he shares his experiences in expelling pathogenic factors, unblocking meridians, and supporting the body to treat Bi syndrome for the benefit of his colleagues. … Read more

A Comprehensive Study on Fuzi (Aconite)

A Comprehensive Study on Fuzi (Aconite)

Fuzi (Aconite), a vital herb in traditional medicine, is known for its ability to warm the Yang of the five organs. First choice for reviving Yang and rescuing from collapse—Fuzi, strengthens the heart, raises blood pressure, and improves microcirculation. The effective component of Fuzi that strengthens the heart is deoxyaconitine, which has a reliable cardiotonic … Read more

The Proper Use of Fuzi to Warm the Yang of the Five Organs

The Proper Use of Fuzi to Warm the Yang of the Five Organs

“ Introduction: Fuzi (Aconite) is one of the four major herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Throughout history, countless practitioners have studied and utilized it, especially in critical moments where it has proven to be remarkably effective. However, due to its toxic nature, many practitioners are hesitant to use it. As the title of this … Read more

The Marvelous Uses of Fu Zi Under the Guidance of 15 Renowned Experts

Article from the Professional Platform of Yihu Duo: Experiences from Renowned Physicians on Formulas and Herbs In clinical practice, Fu Zi (Aconite) is used in doses of 6~15g, commonly combined with the following: Combined with Tian Ma (Gastrodia), Du Zhong (Eucommia), Xu Duan (Dipsacus), Yi Yi Ren (Coix), and Wei Ling Xian (Clematis), it treats … Read more

The Warming Properties of Fuzi for the Five Organs: Proper Use and Cautions

The Warming Properties of Fuzi for the Five Organs: Proper Use and Cautions

Fuzi (Aconitum carmichaelii) is one of the four major herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) (along with ginseng, gypsum, and rhubarb), collectively known as the “Four Pillars of Medicine,” highlighting its significance. The primary function of Fuzi is to warm the yang of the five organs. Historically and in modern times, Zhang Zhongjing is recognized … Read more

Learning Chinese Medicine from the Masters: Fu Zi (Aconite)

Learning Chinese Medicine from the Masters: Fu Zi (Aconite)

Fu Zi (Aconite) is one of the four main herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (Ren Shen (Ginseng), Shi Gao (Gypsum), Da Huang (Rhubarb), Fu Zi), also known as the “Four Pillars of Medicine,” highlighting its significance.The function of Fu Zi lies in warming the Yang of the five internal organs. Historically and presently, Zhang … Read more

Research on the Use of Traditional Formulas with Fuzi (Aconite)

Research on the Use of Traditional Formulas with Fuzi (Aconite)

Fuzi (Aconite) is first recorded in the “Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica” as a lower-grade herb, stating, “Fuzi, with a pungent and warm flavor, is indicated for wind-cold cough, warming the middle, treating traumatic injuries, masses, blood stasis, cold-dampness causing weakness and spasms, knee pain, and inability to walk.”“Bielu” adds, “It is sweet, very hot, … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Aconite in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Efficacy and Functions of Aconite in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Aconite is the first medicine in TCM for reviving yang and rescuing from reversal. There are over a hundred classical formulas recorded in TCM that include Aconite, among the most commonly known are Aconite Decoction (Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang), Aconite Soup (Fu Zi Tang), Aconite Warm Middle Decoction (Fu Zi Wen Zhong Tang), Aconite … Read more