Spring is a time of renewal, making it an excellent season for health preservation. Among the choices for spring health maintenance, medicinal dishes play a crucial role, as they are a product of the integration of traditional Chinese medicine knowledge and culinary experience. These dishes embody the principle of “medicine in food,” utilizing medicinal ingredients … Read more
1. Effective Formula for Cleansing Blood Vessel Walls: Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Tian Ma (Gastrodia elata), San Qi (Panax notoginseng), Shan Zha (Crataegus), Xi Yang Shen (American ginseng), Gua Lou Ke (Trichosanthes fruit), He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) in equal amounts, ground into powder. Take a small spoonful every morning and evening (5 capsules can … Read more
■ Editor: Qiao Qiao Some patients prefer to slice Chinese herbs for soaking or to grind them into powder for oral administration, believing that this method avoids the hassle of decoction and enhances absorption, potentially improving efficacy. But is this really the case? In this issue, we will explore this question. The Origin of Powdering … Read more
After the composition of Chinese herbal formulas, they are prepared in specific forms based on the condition and characteristics of the herbs. The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) records forms such as wan (pills), san (powders), tang (decoctions), gao (ointments), and dan (elixirs). In modern times, many new forms have emerged, including pian (tablets), … Read more
1. Ma Huang (Ephedra): A key herb for inducing sweating and releasing the exterior. It is primarily used for treating lung qi obstruction with cough and wheezing. 2. Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica): A key herb for treating Yangming headache. 3. Xin Yi (Magnolia Flower): A key herb for treating nasal congestion, headache, and runny nose. … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wind is considered one of the six pathogenic factors. When wind is combined with heat or cold, it can manifest as either wind-cold or wind-heat, which can be differentiated through pulse patterns and tongue coating. Wind-cold pulse pattern: The pulse is floating and tight, meaning it can be felt lightly … Read more
Everyone is quite familiar with blood stasis. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it refers to the obstruction of qi and blood in the meridians, causing stagnation in a specific area. This is known as blood stasis. From the perspective of Western medicine, it is characterized by thick blood, narrowed blood vessels, and … Read more
Expert Zhang Jiali, Chief Physician, Mianyang Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineBlood stasis syndrome, characterized by slow blood flow and insufficient blood supply to tissues and organs, is a common clinical condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is essentially a syndrome in TCM (the term “症” refers to the clinical manifestations … Read more