Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions “Decoction is a method to eliminate major diseases.” Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions are one of the traditional forms of Chinese medicine, historically referred to as “tangye” (汤液), which refers to the liquid preparation obtained by boiling medicinal herbs in water to extract their essence. It consists of TCM prescriptions, … Read more
The seven emotions—xi (joy), nu (anger), you (worry), si (thought), bei (sadness), jing (shock), and kong (fear)—are types of responses in the interaction between the environment and living beings, representing individual experiences with external manifestations. The five intentions—shen (spirit), hun (soul), po (corporeal soul), yi (will), and zhi (willpower)—are inherent characteristics and instincts of living … Read more
Symptoms of Wind-Cold Cold Wind-Cold cold is caused by the invasion of Wind-Cold evil and the failure of Lung Qi to disperse, usually triggered by fatigue combined with exposure to wind or cold. Wind-Cold colds are more common in autumn and winter. 1. Severe pain in the back of the head: This refers to pain … Read more