Unblocking and Nourishing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has many theories regarding the onset of disease, including the struggle between Zheng Qi (正气) and Xie Qi (邪气), imbalance of Yin and Yang, organ disease theories, and the excess of Six Evils and Seven Emotions. Ultimately, it all comes down to the concept of unblocking. When there … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) [Ingredients] Bai Shao contains volatile oil, benzoic acid, tannins, resin-like substances, fatty oil, paeoniflorin, paeonol, and paeonine. [Pharmacology] (1) Antibacterial effects: The decoction of Bai Shao shows significant antibacterial activity against Shigella, hemolytic streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella. (2) Effects on smooth muscle: Paeoniflorin inhibits … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) 1. Dang Gui for Pregnancy Testing: Angelica Sinensis is one of the most commonly used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), historically referred to as “nine out of ten prescriptions include Dang Gui.” Dang Gui is known for its ability to nourish blood and invigorate blood circulation, as well as regulate … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Angelica Sinensis, commonly known as Dong Quai, is the dried root of the plant from the Apiaceae family. It primarily has the effects of nourishing blood, invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, alleviating pain, and moistening the intestines to relieve constipation. 1. Nourishing Blood and Invigorating Blood Circulation: Angelica … Read more
当归 (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis (当归), also known as Dong Quai, is the dried root of the plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is scientifically classified as Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels. This herb typically requires two years of growth before harvesting, which occurs in late autumn. After removing the fibrous roots and soil, the … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi), a star in the world of traditional Chinese medicine, is referred to as the “top herb for tonifying Qi” by Li Shizhen. Traditional Chinese medicine states: Humans are born from Qi, and among all forms, nothing is more important than Yuan Qi (Original Qi). When Yuan Qi is abundant, the physiological functions … Read more
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
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 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
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