Editor’s Note: When Yang is excessive, it leads to heat, which injures Qi, and Qi injury causes pain. Today, we will discuss the last of the six external pathogenic factors, the heat pathogen. The heat pathogen mainly arises from two aspects: first, external pathogens, with the most discussed in TCM being the warm pathogen or … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling), also known as Yuling and Songshu, has a sweet taste and neutral nature. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that provides excellent health benefits for the human body and can assist in the treatment of various diseases. Poria can be used in medicinal preparations and can also be consumed … Read more
This product is the dried mature seeds of the plant Ziziphus jujuba from the Rhamnaceae family. It is mainly produced in Shaanxi, Guangdong, and Hubei. The seeds are harvested in autumn when the fruits are ripe, dried, and impurities such as fruit shells and stems are removed. They are then dried and used raw. 【Properties】Sweet, … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2125 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction:Summer is a peak season for skin diseases. For patients with skin conditions, external washing can alleviate the discomfort of medication; on the other hand, localized application of medication can enhance absorption. (Editor: Yan Qifeng) Nine Methods of External Washing … Read more
Old Folk Remedies Collectionto Promote Health Knowledge Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ The liver is a very important organ in our body for detoxification. When people experience anger and depression, it can harm the liver. This leads to a condition known as Gan Yu Qi Zhi (Liver Qi Stagnation), which is a term … Read more
Click the blue words to follow us In spring, it is a flower that clusters around the blazing sun. By autumn, it becomes a precious medicine. Spring flowers, autumn fruits! Thus, it is Lian Qiao. I have a story to tell In Henan, on Qibo Mountain, east of Qibo’s tomb, there is a place called … Read more
The human body is prone to accumulating 湿气 (dampness), which affects health.So how can we eliminate dampness?Today, I will introduce several 去湿汤 (damp-removing soups) for everyone,Let’s get cooking! Quick Tip: How to determine if your body has dampness? 1. Oily hair; 2. Shiny face; 3. Drooling while sleeping (dampness saturates and flows out); 4. Sticky … Read more
Minor ailments in the body can be regulated effectively; if not properly managed, it can lead to a deteriorating constitution. So how can one regulate blood deficiency and dryness? What dietary adjustments can be made? How to Regulate Blood Deficiency and Dryness The principles and methods of TCM for treating blood deficiency and dryness mainly … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used Qi-tonifying herb, often referred to as one of the top ten health-promoting herbs in traditional Chinese medicine! In the drama “The Legend of the Female Doctor Ming Fei”, the prescription given by Lady Yu after her miscarriage included Astragalus! In real life, some people habitually brew a cup … Read more
1. The occurrence of tendon diseases: The “Lingshu” (Spiritual Pivot) states that tendon diseases occur due to: 1. Cold causing the tendons to contract; heat causing the tendons to relax and not retract. 2. Resulting from liver diseases. 3. The primary cause is external injury. 2. The formation of tendon diseases (discussing primarily external injuries … Read more