▍Source: DianxuntongIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “tongue diagnosis” is generally divided into three parts: tongue body, tongue coating, and tongue shape. Tongue coating diagnosis is one of them. The tongue coating is a thin, white, and moist layer on the dorsal surface of the tongue, composed of shed keratinized epithelium, saliva, bacteria, and food debris.(Normal … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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