Cold Knowledge: Is Dried Ginger Just Sun-Dried Ginger?

Cold Knowledge: Is Dried Ginger Just Sun-Dried Ginger?

Sheng Jiang (生姜, Fresh Ginger) is Sheng Jiang, and Gan Jiang (干姜, Dried Ginger) is Gan Jiang; they are not the same, and their effects differ. Sheng Jiang is well-known, fresh and moist. Gan Jiang, however, is not simply sun-dried Sheng Jiang; Gan Jiang is made from mature ginger, with the skin peeled off and … Read more

Ginger (Gan Jiang): A Comprehensive Overview of Its Properties and Uses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ginger (Gan Jiang): A Comprehensive Overview of Its Properties and Uses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Overview Gan Jiang (干姜) refers to the dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). The best quality is characterized by a firm texture, a yellowish-white cross-section, a strong aroma, and a sufficient powdery consistency. In ancient China, the famous physician Tao Hongjing mentioned Gan Jiang: “For making Gan Jiang: soak in water for three … Read more

The Pain of Fuzi: Limb Pain, Cold Abdominal Pain, and Joint Discomfort

The Pain of Fuzi: Limb Pain, Cold Abdominal Pain, and Joint Discomfort

Shennong Bencao Jing: Fuzi (Aconite), taste is pungent and warm. It is indicated for wind-cold cough, counterflow of evil qi, warming the middle, traumatic injuries, breaking up masses, blood fatigue, cold dampness, spasms, and foot pain that prevents walking. Fuzi is pungent and warm, capable of reaching both the upper and lower parts of the … Read more

Six Uses and Eight Precautions of Fuzi (Aconite)

Six Uses and Eight Precautions of Fuzi (Aconite)

Experience of Dr. Li Hanqing in Using Fuzi1. Rescuing Yang from ReversalFuzi (Aconite) is highly effective for the decline of Spleen and Kidney Yang, making it one of the best herbs for rescuing Yang from reversal in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is often combined with Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Gan Cao (Licorice) to … Read more

Main Effects of Aconite: Tonifying Fire and Assisting Yang, Dispelling Wind and Cold!

Main Effects of Aconite: Tonifying Fire and Assisting Yang, Dispelling Wind and Cold!

Old Folk Remedies Collection aims to popularize health knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Traditional Chinese Medicine Aconite (Fu Zi): Properties: Pungent, Very Hot, Toxic. Meridians: Enters the twelve meridians. Functions: Revives Yang and tonifies fire, dispels cold and dampness. Indications: Used for internal excess of Yin-cold, severe vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating, with cold … Read more

Moxibustion for Strengthening Yang and Enhancing Constitution: A Guide to Proper Techniques

Moxibustion for Strengthening Yang and Enhancing Constitution: A Guide to Proper Techniques

This year’s Sanfu Days are about to officially begin. We all know that Sanfu Days are an excellent opportunity for warming and tonifying Yang Qi, improving deficiency and cold conditions, and treating winter diseases in summer. Children with issues such as allergies, rhinitis, asthma, recurrent respiratory infections, and spleen-stomach deficiency and cold should seize this … Read more

Warming the Meridians and Unblocking Channels! The 800℃ Fire Needle Technique: Why You Feel No Pain?

Warming the Meridians and Unblocking Channels! The 800℃ Fire Needle Technique: Why You Feel No Pain?

800℃ High Temperature 0.1s Speed Have you ever seen the legendary Fire Needle? Today, let us explore this intangible cultural heritage technique the treasure of medical methods Fire Needle Therapy What is Fire Needle Therapy? The fire needle is a special acupuncture technique that is simple to operate and produces quick results. It involves heating … Read more

The Remarkable Moxibustion Needle Therapy

The Remarkable Moxibustion Needle Therapy

Moxibustion needles are a method of treatment that involves rapidly inserting a needle heated to red-hot temperatures into acupuncture points to treat diseases. As early as in the “Lingshu: Guanzhen,” it is recorded: “For those who use cauterization, the burning needle is used to treat bi syndrome.” Moxibustion needles combine the strengths of both fire … Read more

Formula – Lizhong Decoction (also known as Lizhong Pill or Ginseng Decoction)

Formula - Lizhong Decoction (also known as Lizhong Pill or Ginseng Decoction)

【Formula Name】Lizhong Pill, derived from the “Treatise on Febrile Diseases” 【Ingredients】Ginseng (Ren Shen), Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), Honey-Fried Licorice (Zhi Gan Cao), and White Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), each 3 taels (9g). 【Dosage】 Grind the four ingredients into a fine powder, mix with honey to form pills the size of a chicken egg yolk (9g). Take … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Overview of the Six Excesses (Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Fire)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Overview of the Six Excesses (Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Fire)

Diagnosis of the Six Excesses Six Excesses refers to the six pathogenic factors: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire. The diagnosis of the Six Excesses involves analyzing and summarizing various clinical data collected through the four diagnostic methods based on the nature and pathogenic characteristics of the Six Excesses to determine whether the current … Read more