Editor’s Note Aconite (Fu Zi, 附子) is a rare gift from heaven, known for its ability to support and elevate Yang energy, earning it the title of “King of Yang Support”. It is often referred to as a “heavenly herb”. Due to its significant toxicity, many people approach it with caution, yet numerous practitioners are … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us 264 Fuzi (Aconite) 【Original Text】Taste: pungent, nature: warm, highly toxic. Treats wind-cold, cough, evil qi, warms the middle, traumatic injuries, breaks hard masses, accumulations, blood stasis, cold-dampness causing weakness and paralysis, spasms, knee pain, inability to walk. Grows in mountainous valleys. Also known as Gan. 【Origin】Produced in the … Read more
Fu Zi Fu Zi, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, is a processed product of the tuberous root of the plant Aconitum carmichaelii Debx, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It is harvested from late June to early August, with the mother root, fibrous roots, and soil removed, commonly referred to as “mud Fu Zi”. It … Read more
Slow heart rate with premature beats refers to a pathological change characterized by a slow heartbeat accompanied by premature beats, known in modern medicine as bradyarrhythmia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it falls under the categories of “chest obstruction” (胸痹), “palpitations” (惊悸), and “sudden fainting” (怔忡). Clinically, it is primarily manifested by symptoms such as … Read more
1. Why is it called Supporting Yang? First, let us understand the importance of Yang Qi to the human body. The “Huangdi Neijing” states, “Yang Qi is like the sky and the sun; if it loses its place, it will shorten life and not shine.” Mr. Zheng Qinan believes that “a thread of true Yang … Read more
Dampness is the root of many ailments; when dampness enters the body, it can lead to various diseases. Many people know they need to eliminate dampness, but the dampness in the body can be categorized as ‘cold’ or ‘heat’! The methods for eliminating dampness differ based on its properties. Let’s explore which methods are more … Read more
An old saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states: “It is easy to dispel a thousand cold, but hard to eliminate dampness.” As summer temperatures rise, humidity increases, and the weather becomes muggy, the dampness pathogen can easily invade the human body. The harm caused by dampness is comparable to that of cold, and it … Read more
It is often heard that people say they have excessive dampness and try various methods to eliminate it, but the results are not ideal, and sometimes it seems to increase. This is because they do not differentiate the types of dampness; they only know there is dampness but do not understand the difference between 湿热 … Read more
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency (脾胃虚寒, Pí Wèi Xū Hán) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the insufficient Yang energy of the Spleen and Stomach, leading to a loss of warmth and impaired transportation functions, resulting in internal coldness. This condition is similar to Spleen Yang Deficiency (脾阳虚, Pí Yáng … Read more
Dampness is one of the six pathogenic factors. The invasion of dampness is ubiquitous, affecting countless individuals. The “Su Wen – Zhi Zhen Yao Da Lun” states: “All swellings due to dampness belong to the spleen.” The theory of transformation in the “Shang Han Lun” suggests that the Taiyin (Greater Yin) is inherently damp, and … Read more