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The Overlooked Acupuncture Point for Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach, Moistening the Intestines, and Balancing Qi

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The Overlooked Acupuncture Point for Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach, Moistening the Intestines, and Balancing Qi

In the vast system of acupuncture points and meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is an often-overlooked point that possesses special effects such as strengthening the pi (spleen) and wei (stomach), moistening the intestines, promoting bowel movements, uplifting the five organs, and balancing internal and external Qi. This point is known as Tian Shu … Read more

Liver Qi Stagnation and Insomnia: 5 Symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation

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Liver Qi Stagnation and Insomnia: 5 Symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation

Qi stagnation leads to blood stasis, and blood stasis causes a hundred diseases! People consume grains and cereals, working from sunrise to sunset. Nowadays, people’s diets are primarily meat-based, coupled with high work pressure, late nights, drinking, and smoking, which induce a constitution of Qi stagnation and blood stasis. Modern medicine refers to this as … Read more

Acupuncture Treatment for Constipation: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Acupuncture Treatment for Constipation: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture Treatment for Constipation Constipation is a condition characterized by difficulty in bowel movements due to dysfunction of the large intestine, with prolonged time between bowel movements as a clinical feature. In recent years, an increasing number of people have experienced constipation due to fast-paced lifestyles, irregular diets, and lack of exercise. Constipation not only … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: Auricular Acupuncture

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: Auricular Acupuncture

Auricular acupuncture is a treatment technique that uses specific needles or pellet-like substances to stimulate corresponding acupuncture points on the auricle to diagnose and treat diseases. This technique is based on the theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that there is a certain connection between the auricle and various parts of the human body, as … Read more

Comprehensive Remedies for Constipation and Stomach Pain in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Comprehensive Remedies for Constipation and Stomach Pain in Traditional Chinese Medicine

12. Constipation 1. San Ren Tang (Three Nut Decoction): Song Zi Ren (Pine Nut) 25g, Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seed) 20g, Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes Fruit) 25g. Decoction in water, take 1 dose daily. Effect: Moistens the intestines and relieves constipation. Indication: Constipation due to Yin deficiency and dryness of the intestines. 2. Pi Pa … Read more

Ten Remarkable Uses of Fangfeng Tongsheng Wan for Treating Exterior Cold and Interior Heat

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Ten Remarkable Uses of Fangfeng Tongsheng Wan for Treating Exterior Cold and Interior Heat

It is commonly said, “Whether sick or not, Fangfeng Tongsheng is effective,” which shows the wide application of Fangfeng Tongsheng Wan, making it favored by many doctors and patients. Fangfeng Tongsheng Wan is composed of Ma Huang (Ephedra), Fang Feng (Siler), which dispel wind and relieve the exterior; Jing Jie (Schizonepeta), Bo He (Peppermint) which … Read more

Understanding the Relationship Between the Lung and Large Intestine in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Pediatric Perspective

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Understanding the Relationship Between the Lung and Large Intestine in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Pediatric Perspective

“The relationship between the Lung and Large Intestine” in pediatric applications The Ling Shu states, “The Lung is connected to the Large Intestine; the Large Intestine is the organ of transmission,” which supports the concept that “the Lung and Large Intestine are interrelated.” This principle is often applied in treating lung diseases with methods that … Read more

A Nourishing Soup for Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals Suffering from Blood Deficiency and Constipation

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A Nourishing Soup for Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals Suffering from Blood Deficiency and Constipation

January 14, Saturday 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month in the Year of the Water Tiger Today is the Little New Year ◎Image authorized by Baotu Network Famous physician Zhu Danxi from the Jin-Yuan dynasty believed that after the age of 60, “both essence and blood are depleted, and in daily life, there are … Read more

Lecture 44 on “Shang Han Lun”: Syndrome of Fluid Deficiency and Constipation, Differentiation of Treatment Methods and Contraindications (with Textual Notes)

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Lecture 44 on "Shang Han Lun": Syndrome of Fluid Deficiency and Constipation, Differentiation of Treatment Methods and Contraindications (with Textual Notes)

Introduction: Professor Hao Wanshan from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, male, born in November 1944, professor, chief physician, doctoral supervisor in the field of clinical TCM, and a member of the Basic Medical College of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Inheriting TCM culture and spreading health knowledge! Please share to let more TCM learners see. … Read more

Main Formula for Treating Deficiency of Body Fluids and Constipation

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Main Formula for Treating Deficiency of Body Fluids and Constipation

Introduction:The Zeng Ye Tang (增液汤, Fluid-Generating Decoction) has the effect of generating fluids and moistening dryness. It is primarily used to treat Yangming warm disease and deficiency of body fluids leading to constipation, characterized by hard stools, thirst, and a dry red tongue. Patients with deficiency of body fluids and constipation can choose this formula … Read more