Resolving Stubborn Phlegm-Dampness with This Formula: Successful Weight Loss and Normalized Menstruation

Resolving Stubborn Phlegm-Dampness with This Formula: Successful Weight Loss and Normalized Menstruation

Uncle Wen says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine more beautiful, interesting, and closer to life Ms. He from Shandong, in her early forties, has been troubled by menstrual issues. She repeatedly asked Uncle Wen how to treat irregular menstruation. Initially, Uncle Wen did not respond because simply stating “irregular menstruation” does not provide a solution. What … Read more

Three Strategies to Alleviate Stagnation, Blood Deficiency, and Yang Deficiency in TCM

Three Strategies to Alleviate Stagnation, Blood Deficiency, and Yang Deficiency in TCM

1. Stagnation Causes Quick Grain Exchange Etiology: Liver Qi stagnation, obstruction of Qi and blood flow, insufficient Kidney Qi, and inability of Kidney essence to consolidate, leading to quick grain exchange. Manifestations: Lower back soreness, leg weakness, chest tightness and pain, dry throat, dizziness, frequent urination. Reference: Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction (Blood Mansion Eliminating Stasis Decoction) … Read more

Understanding Menstrual Blood Color: Insights from TCM on Blood Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, and Liver Qi Stagnation

Understanding Menstrual Blood Color: Insights from TCM on Blood Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, and Liver Qi Stagnation

As a barometer of women’s health, menstruation is an important indicator for women to assess the health of their uterus. Some menstrual blood appears light red, as if diluted with water; while others may be particularly dark, resembling blueberry jam. Many women discover their health issues through the color of their menstrual blood… What color … Read more

Beware of Blood Stasis Constitution! Ancient Methods for Regulating Qi and Blood, with Tips for Natural Thrombolysis

Beware of Blood Stasis Constitution! Ancient Methods for Regulating Qi and Blood, with Tips for Natural Thrombolysis

Beware of Blood Stasis Constitution! Ancient Methods for Regulating Qi and Blood, with Tips for Natural Thrombolysis In the early morning, Mr. Zhang suddenly felt numbness in his legs while walking, and upon examination, it was found that a thrombus had quietly formed in his lower limbs. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that a thrombus … Read more

Don’t Panic Over Blood Stasis! Three Keys from Our Ancestors to Unblock the Meridians and Feel Light

Don't Panic Over Blood Stasis! Three Keys from Our Ancestors to Unblock the Meridians and Feel Light

Don’t Panic Over Blood Stasis! Three Keys from Our Ancestors to Unblock the Meridians and Feel Light Many friends find it hard to eat and sleep after discovering issues with “blood stasis”. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long stated: “Blood circulation in the meridians is vital for flow.” When the flow of Qi and blood … Read more

Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: The Key to Unblocking the Body’s Meridians Lies in These Two Areas

Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: The Key to Unblocking the Body's Meridians Lies in These Two Areas

Qi stagnation and blood stasis are the root causes! The secret to unblocking the body’s meridians lies in these two areas. Many middle-aged and elderly friends feel anxious when they see “blood viscosity” on their health check reports. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is a typical manifestation of poor circulation of Qi and blood. … Read more

Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, and Rib Pain? Treat Rib Pain with Yanglingquan

Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, and Rib Pain? Treat Rib Pain with Yanglingquan

↑ Click above to follow 【Health Preservation Path】 for more health knowledge ↑Introduction Yanglingquan (阳陵泉) is the He-Sea point of the Gallbladder Meridian and a meeting point of the tendons. The Huangdi Neijing states: “To treat internal organs, use the He points; if the pathogen is in the organ, use the He point”; “For gallbladder … Read more

Differentiation and Treatment of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Differentiation and Treatment of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The concept of “Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to a pathological state where the flow of Qi is obstructed (Qi stagnation), leading to impeded blood circulation (blood stasis). Qi stagnation and blood stasis often interact as causes and effects, forming a vicious cycle. 1. Etiology and Pathogenesis 1. Causes … Read more

Understanding Different Constitutions in TCM: Qi Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, and Qi Stagnation

Understanding Different Constitutions in TCM: Qi Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, and Qi Stagnation

Qi Deficiency (Qi Xu) Characterized by introversion, emotional instability, timidity, and a dislike for risk-taking. Yang Deficiency (Yang Xu) Typically presents as a calm and introverted personality, often feeling lethargic, with a tendency towards low spirits, indifference, and self-doubt. It is important for individuals with this constitution to find healthy outlets for their emotions and … Read more

Health Concepts: One of the Nine Constitutions (Balanced Constitution)

Health Concepts: One of the Nine Constitutions (Balanced Constitution)

Click on the arrow and the “blue text” to follow and receive good articles every day! Click the audio above to listen The concept of constitution and health has been present since the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), which is the earliest medical text in China. In the Huangdi Neijing, based on differences in … Read more