Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Alias: Chi Zhu, Qiang Tou Cai, Ma Ji, Qing Zhu, Xian Zhu. Source: The rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Nan Cang Zhu or Bei Cang Zhu. It can be harvested in spring or autumn, with autumn being preferable. After harvesting the rhizome, remove the residual stems, fibrous roots, and soil, then … Read more
PinyinCānɡ Zhù AliasChì Zhù (Chi Atractylodes, by Tao Hongjing), Mǎ Jì (by Shuō Wén Xì Zhuàn), Qīng Zhù (by Zhang Gun in Shuǐ Nán Hàn Jì), Xiān Zhù (by Gāng Mù). Source《Zhèng Lèi Běn Cǎo》 OriginIt is the rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Nán Cāng Zhù or Běi Cāng Zhù. It can be harvested … Read more
Coix seed (Yìyǐrén) is the mature fruit of the annual herb Coix lacryma-jobi, belonging to the Poaceae family. It has a sweet and bland flavor, with a slightly cold nature, and is associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and kidney meridians. It is known for its ability to strengthen the spleen, nourish the lungs, clear … Read more
Alias: Fuling, Songyu, Busi Mian, Songshu, Songmushu, Songling. Historical Sources: 1. Shennong Bencao Jing: Fuling, Fushen, grows under large pines in the Taishan valley. Harvested in February and August, dried in the shade. 2. Tao Hongjing: Fuling is now found in Yuzhou. Naturally formed ones are as large as three to four sheng containers, with … Read more
—1— Clearing Heat and Activating Blood Method Combining blood-activating herbs with heat-clearing herbs, suitable for conditions of blood heat and blood stasis. Heat toxins can cause blood to congeal and form stasis, while stasis can also generate heat and toxins, leading to stasis-heat. Commonly seen in various traumatic inflammations, viral infections, chronic ulcers, allergic inflammatory … Read more
If you have Spleen Qi deficiency, should you just use Shenling Baizhu Wan? How should you adjust for Spleen deficiency? Today, I will interpret the summary of Chinese patent medicines for Spleen and Stomach weakness with a doctor, so you will never use the wrong medicine again. Hello everyone, I am Dr. He. In daily … Read more
Learning to Treat Damp-Heat Diseases from Master Pei Yongqing Author: Dai Xiaohong Liaoning Province Phoenix Hospital Pei Yongqing is a professor at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, an expert at Beijing Hongyitang TCM Hospital, and a renowned master of traditional Chinese medicine in the capital. Although he is a master of typhoid fever, his treatment … Read more
Treatment of Damp-Heat Syndrome in the Middle Jiao (Part II) Continuing from the previous issue: Treatment of Damp-Heat Syndrome in the Middle Jiao (Part I) 2. Equal Presence of Damp and Heat 1) Damp-Heat Obstruction 【Clinical Manifestations】 Fever, irritability, chest and epigastric fullness, nausea and vomiting, loose stools that are yellow and foul-smelling, yellow greasy … Read more
Distinguishing between Wind-Cold (Feng Han) and Wind-Heat (Feng Re) colds is as follows: First, Wind-Cold colds are primarily caused by the invasion of cold pathogens, while Wind-Heat colds are caused by heat pathogens. Generally, during the winter and autumn, it is easier to be affected by Wind-Cold pathogens, whereas in the summer, Wind-Heat colds are … Read more
From the perspective of moxibustion’s effects, it primarily benefits Qi and stabilizes the exterior. Certain acupuncture points can enhance Qi and stabilize the exterior. For the general population, points such as Fengmen (Wind Gate), Feishu (Lung Shu), Dazhui (Great Vertebra), and Hegu (Union Valley) can be used. For individuals with weaker constitutions, especially the elderly, … Read more