Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is one of the earliest and most widely used traditional Chinese herbs in China, first recorded in the Han Dynasty (in the “Shennong Bencao Jing”), classified as a superior herb, and included in various herbal texts throughout history. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers it to have a bitter taste and a slightly … Read more
The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) Honeysuckle, also known as Rén Dōng Huā (忍冬花), Shuāng Huā (双花), Èr Huā (二花), Èr Bǎo Huā (二宝花), Jìng Yín Huā (净银花), Yín Huā (银花), Mì Yín Huā (密银花), Dōng Yín Huā (东银花), Nán Yín Huā (南银花), and Jì Yín Huā (济银花), is known for … Read more
Human diet interacts with whole grains daily, not only to satisfy hunger but also to absorb nutrients necessary for bodily functions. More importantly, consuming the right grains can benefit the five internal organs (五脏, wǔ zàng) and promote health. But how can we use whole grains for better health? Today, the Mianyang All-Search editor will … Read more
Introduction: The formation of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theoretical system is based on internal evidence. The author of “Notes on Internal Observation” describes how, through introspection, he observed that the “black pathogenic qi flows downward with the movement of qi towards the feet,” which aligns with Li Daozheng’s view that black sha is “flowing … Read more
↑↑↑ Click above Beauty Industry Evening Study, beauty therapists are all paying attention In the height of summer, it is the peak season for heat stroke, air conditioning sickness, gastroenteritis, colds, and back pain. At this time, it is advisable to practice Gua Sha, which has both health benefits and therapeutic effects. As early as … Read more
Question 1: What does “Sha” in Gua Sha specifically refer to? Answer: “Sha” actually refers to visible red or purple spots and patches under the skin, which are blood containing metabolic products that have seeped out of the blood vessels. If there is wind and dampness in the body, “Sha” will appear during Gua Sha, … Read more
Gua Sha: The ‘Master of Unblocking’ for the Body 1. What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medical therapy that involves the use of specialized tools (such as buffalo horn, jade, or copper Gua Sha boards) to scrape the surface of the body at acupoints, meridians, and areas of pathology, aiming to … Read more
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Spring is the season of rejuvenation, where the yang energy of nature rises, and the human body enters a vigorous phase of metabolism. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that spring corresponds to the Wood element, associated with the liver, which governs the smooth flow of qi and blood. However, the variable climate of spring, with … Read more
Wen Xiao Shu says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) more beautiful, interesting, and closer to life. Spring is arguably thebest time to clear the body of “toxins”~According to the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), “In the spring of the third month, this is called ‘fa chen’ (发陈),” which means to push out the old … Read more