For individuals with a constitution prone to excess heat, experiencing symptoms such as sore throat and gum inflammation is common. As we are currently in autumn, a season characterized by dry and irritable weather, symptoms of heart heat and irritability are more likely to occur. Therefore, today we will discuss how to clear heat and … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is the dried root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus or Membranous Atractylodes. It has a sweet and warm nature and is one of the most commonly used medicinal materials, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. Its effects include tonifying Qi and stabilizing the exterior, promoting urination and reducing … Read more
Ginseng, also known as a precious health tonic, can be appropriately consumed by individuals with physical weakness or insufficient qi and blood. Of course, ginseng has many other benefits, and even those in good health can consume it for its strengthening effects. What is the simplest way to consume ginseng? How should ginseng be consumed … Read more
All interesting souls around the world are following Quan Jing Tong. Follow me for daily knowledge. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long held that “spring is the time to nourish the liver.” Ming dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue stated: “Spring corresponds to the liver and is a time for health preservation.” This is because spring is … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow for regular updates! Thirty-two Damp-Heat Syndromes: Menstrual flow arrives, with strong fever and thirst, delirium and confusion, chest and abdominal pain, or a tongue without coating, pulse slippery and rapid, with the pathogen invading the Ying (nutritive) level. The appropriate treatment includes large doses of: Xijiao (Rhinoceros Horn), … Read more
In ancient China, there were many excellent health preservation methods and concepts that were highly regarded by the ancients, which modern people might also consider adopting. Nine Health Preservation Methods of the Ancients1. Meridian Health Preservation The Huangdi Neijing states that meridians have the power to determine life and death, address various diseases, and regulate … Read more
There are many different versions of the “Five Grains” (五谷), with the two most important being: one refers to rice (稻), millet (黍), broomcorn millet (稷), wheat (麦), and beans (菽); the other refers to hemp (大麻), foxtail millet (小米), common millet (小米), wheat (小麦), and corn (蜀黍). In modern terms, the Five Grains often … Read more
Wǔgǔ zálíang (five grains and cereals) are particularly suitable for modern individuals who consume excessive refined foods, as they help to moisten the intestines, detoxify, and promote health. The nutritional value of wǔgǔ zálíang fěn (grain powders) is even higher, and different combinations focus on various health benefits. The article recommends 32 of the most … 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