To prevent not finding it next time Dampness is a unique concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Current medical technology cannot explain the generation of dampness, but in traditional TCM treatments, we often encounter dampness, such as in “Gua Sha” (scraping therapy) and “Ai Jiu” (moxibustion). Sometimes, the disorder of bodily functions is closely related … Read more
The liver is a very important organ in our body for detoxification. When people frequently experience anger and depression, it can harm the liver. This leads to a condition known as gan yu qi zhi (肝郁气滞), which is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Today, we will explore what liver qi stagnation is … Read more
Recently, the number of patients with colds has significantly increased. More and more people around are experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, fever, diarrhea, runny nose, and fatigue after catching a cold, but some also have a sore throat and high fever that lasts for two to three days. In response, TCM treatment demonstrates the … Read more
1. Key Points of Common Syndromes (1) Wind-Cold Attacking the Exterior Syndrome: Severe chills, mild fever, no sweating, stiffness and pain in the head and neck, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, clear and thin nasal discharge, possible throat itch and cough, white and thin phlegm, no thirst, and aching limbs and joints. Tongue coating … Read more
↑Click the card above to follow me↑ 【This article is part of: Dr. Peng’s Lecture Series on the “Huangdi Neijing” (with audio) – Essence Chapter – One Thousand One Hundred and One. (More exciting content is continuously updated…】 “The Yellow Emperor asked: Now, all febrile diseases are of the type of cold damage, some recover … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow “Qingdao West Coast New District Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital” The year 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. According to the theory of the Five Movements and Six Qi, this year is characterized by excessive Earth movement, with the Sun representing cold Water in charge of … Read more
What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha refers to a therapy that involves scraping the skin with a specific tool (such as jade or buffalo horn) lubricated with water or oil along the meridians, resulting in localized congestion. It primarily serves diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The areas typically treated are the thicker parts of the skin, … Read more
Facial Gua Sha combines the ancient folk therapy of Gua Sha with essential oils, creating a beauty treatment that merges Eastern and Western practices. As the temperature and pressure of Gua Sha dance across the skin, they gently smooth the traces of time, releasing the glow of youth. The skin radiates a pure luster, and … Read more
Have you ever tried Gua Sha? Do you really understand the benefits of Gua Sha? Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China, based on the TCM theory of the skin. It involves scraping the skin with materials such as cow horn or jade on relevant areas to achieve the purpose of … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Jade Stone Gua Sha “What is within must manifest without”—The essence of Danxi’s Heart Method points out that the facial skin is like a precise mirror, not only a facade of beauty but also a display screen of organ health. TCM’s holographic theory posits that the head and … Read more