▲ Nurses are dressing a newborn baby. Source: Xinhua News Agency The full text contains4712 words, reading will take about14 minutes. A small mobile phone screen witnesses the sinking of quality medical resources. In the future, distances will not become a barrier to seeking medical care. Choosing to wear a white coat in a traditional … Read more
Click to follow us~Only for health getting closerFollow Many mothers say that their babies have visible veins on their noses, and more mothers have noticed that when this vein appears between the child’s eyebrows, it often indicates that illness is near. Thus, mothers metaphorically refer to it as the “angel’s kiss,” seeing it as a … Read more
Ten Types of Observation Diagnosis for Women’s Health Guiding Expert: Associate Professor Pang Zhenmiao, Department of Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Reporter: Lin Henghua, Correspondent: Zhang Qiuxia 2016-5-10New Express B01 Edition “Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Pulse Taking” are the four major diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Ancient medical … Read more
The kidneys store essence, which includes the congenital essence inherited from our parents and the acquired essence transformed by the spleen and stomach. This essence plays a crucial role in human growth, development, and reproduction. The kidneys store essence, which manifests as two forces: one is called Kidney Yin (肾阴), and the other is called … 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
The Efficacy, Uses, and Contraindications of Astragalus (Huang Qi) Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a common traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb known for its mild warming properties and sweet taste. It is associated with the Spleen (Pi) and Lung (Fei) meridians and possesses various efficacies and functions, but there are also some contraindications and foods that … Read more
Compilation of National Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Ginseng Pinyin Rén Shēn Alias Bangchui, Shanshen, Yuanshen, Shenye Source The root of the plant Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. (P. schin-seng Nees) from the family Araliaceae, with its leaves also used medicinally, referred to as Shenye. It is generally harvested from plants that are over five years old. … Read more
The fifteen collaterals are named after the acupoints from which they originate. The twelve collaterals of the limbs strengthen the connection between the interior and exterior meridians, facilitating the flow of qi between them and compensating for the deficiencies in the pathways of the twelve meridians. The collaterals of the Ren (Ren Mai) and Du … Read more
Sublingual collaterals are longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of the sublingual collaterals include: coarse and long veins resembling a net, varicose veins, and blood stasis in the veins. Normal sublingual veins: Characteristics of the tongue: The sublingual collaterals … Read more
In clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is an important method of observation. After examining the surface of the tongue, the doctor may say, “Let’s take a look at the underside of the tongue.” Patients might find this strange, wondering what is being examined. Today, let us explore the sublingual collaterals. What … Read more