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
Zaizao Wan (Rebuilding Pill) 【Prescription】20g Qishe Meat (蕲蛇肉), 15g Quanxie (全蝎), 5g Dilong (地龙), 10g Jiangcan (僵蚕, stir-fried), 10g Chuan Shan Jia (穿山甲, processed), 10g Bao Gu (豹骨, processed), 5g Shexiang (麝香), 15g Water Buffalo Horn Powder (水牛角浓缩粉), 2.5g Artificial Niu Huang (人工牛黄), 10g Gui Jia (龟甲, processed), 10g Zhusha (朱砂), 20g Tianma (天麻), 20g … Read more
1. Tongxuan Lifelai Wan (通宣理肺丸) Indication: Dispels cold and stops cough. Used for cold-induced cough due to wind-cold obstructing the exterior and lung qi not dispersing, accompanied by symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, headache without sweating, and body aches. Formula Analysis: In this formula, Zi Su (Perilla) and Ma Huang … Read more
Deficiency refers to the deficiency of Zheng Qi (正气), while excess refers to the presence of Xie Qi (邪气). The body can be weak due to Qi deficiency (气虚), Blood deficiency (血虚), Yin deficiency (阴虚), or Yang deficiency (阳虚). Excess conditions can arise from external pathogens such as the six excesses: wind, cold, heat, dampness, … Read more
1. All diseases with clear and cold body fluids belong to cold.The focus of this section is the clarity and coldness of body fluids, which encompasses a wide range of fluids, such as phlegm, urine, pus, nasal mucus, sweat, and the characteristics of stool and leukorrhea.Clarity and coldness imply thinness, coolness, and transparency, which are … Read more
“ Follow us / Learn more ” Note: The formulas mentioned in this article are for the study of professionals and are not intended for self-diagnosis and treatment by non-professionals. The relationship between the organs (zang) and the bowels (fu) is one of mutual correspondence, which is one of the basic contents of the theory … Read more
As early as the pre-Qin period, there were writings documenting the slippery pulse, such as in the “Su Wen: On the Essentials of Pulse” which states: “Slippery means excess of Yin Qi.” The explanation of the character “滑 (hua)” in the “Shuo Wen Jie Zi” is “smooth”. The author uses historical timelines as the “warp” … Read more
[Body Condition Poem]The slippery pulse is like pearls rolling, flowing smoothly back and forth. [Similar Pulse Poem]Do not confuse the slippery pulse with the rapid pulse; the rapid pulse is only about the number of beats. [Main Disease Poem]The slippery pulse indicates a deficiency of Yang Qi, leading to phlegm and various diseases caused by … Read more