Author | Zhang Jingyi Editor | Chunfeng Reviewer | Xiao Ye Recently, an uncle came to see me for treatment. He mentioned that he has been feeling dizzy and lightheaded, with everything around him spinning, occasionally accompanied by headaches. After taking many medications without improvement, he sought my help for some traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) … Read more
Manifestations of Phlegm-Damp Constitution Dampness is the gradual accumulation of water, and water can accumulate to form phlegm. Dampness is sticky and pathogenic, causing lingering and difficult-to-resolve conditions. Phlegm can be categorized into cold phlegm, heat phlegm, dry phlegm, and wind phlegm. Visible phlegm can be coughed up or form lumps; invisible phlegm changes with … Read more
Overall Characteristics: The accumulation of phlegm-damp manifests primarily as obesity, fullness in the abdomen, and a greasy tongue coating.Physical Characteristics: The body is overweight, with a soft and full abdomen.Common Manifestations: Oily skin on the face, excessive sweating and stickiness, chest tightness, excessive phlegm, a greasy or sweet mouth, a preference for rich, sweet, and … Read more
Important Note: Due to a major WeChat update, to avoid losing contact, please click on the “Read a Book in Seven Days > Top Right Corner…” and set it as a star ⭐, thank you all! Today, let’s talk about phlegm-dampness. What is “dampness”? Everyone knows that summer is a time when the “qi of … Read more
Due to the decline of the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or obstacles in the circulation and excretion of fluids within the body, water and fluids cannot properly nourish the body, leading to abnormal accumulation and becoming a pathological substance. This abnormal accumulation of water and fluids is referred to as … Read more
Diagnosis and Treatment of Malaria Pulse Patterns, Section 4 Section 5 If malaria is characterized by more cold, it is called “Mu Malaria” (牡疟), treated with the formula “Shu Qi San” (蜀漆散). Introduction: The editor of the “Essentials of the Golden Chamber” has categorized the content according to the methods outlined in Liu Duzhou’s commentary … Read more
Editor: Xiao Yao Tong Author Xiong Zhi Cheng is a fourth-generation disciple of Master Xiao Xiang Ru, and this article was written at the conclusion of the Jin Kui Yao Lue module study. Through this article, Brother Xiong objectively records his insights and understanding during the study phase of 《金匮要略》 (Jin Kui Yao Lue), comparing … Read more
Supporting the body and expelling evil is an important principle in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating tumors. In TCM, the treatment of diseases relies on the formulation of herbal prescriptions, which must adhere to certain principles. “The main herb is called the monarch, the assistant is called the minister, and the envoy is … Read more
Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). It is also known as Bai Jiang (White Ginger), Jun Jiang (Uniform Ginger), and Gan Sheng Jiang (Dried Fresh Ginger). The fresh ginger is sliced and dried in the sun or at low temperatures, referred to as “dried ginger slices.” It … Read more
The Origin of Lesser Heat Lesser Heat (Xiao Shu) is the eleventh of the twenty-four solar terms, occurring on July 7 or 8 each year when the sun reaches the longitude of 105°. The term “heat” indicates warmth, and Lesser Heat signifies a milder heat that is not yet intense. As we approach the solar … Read more