Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions: Refers to the liquid preparations obtained by boiling medicinal herbs or coarse granules in water or soaking them in boiling water, followed by straining to extract the juice. TCM decoctions are liquid composite dispersions and are the earliest and most widely used dosage form in China, still extensively utilized in clinical … Read more
Traditional Chinese herbal decoctions are an important means of clinical treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The methods of preparation and administration directly affect the therapeutic outcomes. Clinical Advantages of Herbal Decoctions Herbal decoctions are liquid preparations made by boiling herbs in water to extract their active ingredients. During the boiling process, effective components dissolve … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions are characterized by their simplicity, convenience, effectiveness, and affordability. The correct method of taking these decoctions can yield significant benefits. Below are the methods for taking decoctions: 1. Method of Taking1. Warm intake: After preparing the decoction, allow it to cool to 30~37℃ before taking. This method is suitable for … Read more
Decoctions refer to liquid preparations made by boiling or soaking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs to extract their essence. Decoctions are one of the earliest and most widely used forms of TCM. They can adapt to the principles of TCM diagnosis and treatment, allowing for modifications based on symptoms. Decoctions are characterized by their simple … Read more
Good medicine tastes bitter, beneficial for illnessMedicinal herbs are substances used under the guidance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories for the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases, and they also have health maintenance and rehabilitation effects, playing an important role in human health.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also known as Hanfang medicine, refers to the medicinal substances used under the guidance of traditional Chinese medical practices. This includes scientific herbal medicine, herbal materials, and proprietary Chinese medicines. Before the Qing Dynasty, TCM was referred to as Bencao (本草) or Shengyao (生药). Although there is some overlap between the … Read more
What is the Concept of Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Seven Emotions Five Aspirations Emotions (情志, qing zhi) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the “Seven Emotions and Five Aspirations”. The seven emotions include joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock. These emotions are closely related to the functional … Read more
To disseminate the unique knowledge, skills, and methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Qingdao Municipal Health Commission (Qingdao Municipal Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine) has organized experts in the TCM field to compile the “Guide to TCM Health Knowledge for Residents of Qingdao.” This book aims to make scientific TCM cultural knowledge more widely … Read more
What do the ‘Seven Emotions and Six Desires’ mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? TCM theory discusses the concept of the seven emotions and six desires, so what exactly do these terms refer to? Let’s take a closer look at the seven emotions and six desires. In TCM, it is believed that humans experience emotional … Read more
As the pressures of life and work continue to increase, we are gradually paying more attention to our mental health, particularly issues such as depression and anxiety, which have become common problems. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) view this issue? TCM often refers to the Seven Emotions, which typically include joy, anger, worry, thought, … Read more