26. Diabetes 1. Qingxin Decoction with modifications: Shilianrou (Stone Lotus Flesh) 6g, Dangshen (Codonopsis) 6g, Digupi (Rehmannia Root) 9g, Fuling (Poria) 6g, Huangqin (Scutellaria) 9g, Huangqi (Astragalus) 9g, Gancao (Licorice) 6g, Shengshigao (Gypsum) 9g, Cundong (Winter Melon) 6g, Zhim (Anemarrhena) 6g, Wuweizi (Schisandra) 9g, Chaihu (Bupleurum) 6g. Add 3 bowls of water to the herbs, … Read more
Daily Reading of Traditional Chinese Medicine at 11:30 AM Authoritative and high-quality knowledge of TCM If you like it, please star it for me Editor’s Introduction Diabetes, classified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as “Xiao Ke” (消渴), is characterized by the clinical manifestations of polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, weight loss, or sweet-smelling urine. The fundamental … Read more
Dietary therapy is quite important in the treatment of diabetes. Diabetes is an endocrine metabolic disease characterized by disorder of sugar metabolism, with an unclear etiology. Its main features include high blood sugar and the presence of sugar in urine,clinically presenting as polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, and weight loss, collectively referred to as the “three … Read more
“Damp-heat is the root of all diseases,” a statement that many may not understand, but anyone well-versed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can grasp its significance. Dampness and heat are two external pathogenic factors that can cause illness in any season. Dampness is heavy, turbid, and sticky, making it difficult to eliminate, and it can … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory posits that the tongue reflects the physiological functions and pathological states of the five zang organs and six fu organs, indicating the body’s vitality, the depth of pathogenic factors, the nature of pathogenic qi, and the progression and prognosis of diseases. Tongue diagnosis is a crucial aspect of TCM observation … Read more
After winter, the climate becomes increasingly dry, especially in the north, where the comforting underfloor heating brings warmth but also drains precious moisture from our homes. In winter, it becomes particularly important to replenish moisture. After autumn and winter, we have been recommending rice soup, which not only replenishes moisture but also has a more … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi), also known as Huang Qi or Huang Zhi, is the root of the leguminous plant Astragalus membranaceus, a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Astragalus is believed to have the effects of tonifying Qi, stabilizing the exterior, promoting diuresis, and generating muscle tissue from toxins, and is … Read more
Characteristics of Individuals with Phlegm-Damp Constitution The main characteristics of individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution include obesity. Director Zhou will ask everyone a few questions: 1. Do you often feel chest tightness or abdominal fullness? 2. Do you feel heavy and uncomfortable in your body? 3. Is your abdomen soft and plump? 4. Do you … Read more
Cinnamon, also known as Rou Gui (肉桂, Cinnamon), Guan Gui (官桂, Official Cinnamon), or Xiang Gui (香桂, Fragrant Cinnamon), refers to the bark of various trees in the Lauraceae family, including Tian Zhu Gui (天竺桂, Cinnamomum cassia), Yin Xiang (阴香, Cinnamomum burmannii), Xi Ye Xiang Gui (细叶香桂, Cinnamomum subavenium), and Chuan Gui (川桂, Cinnamomum verum). … Read more
