Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that: if dampness is not eliminated, there will be endless troubles! Therefore, it is crucial to remove dampness from the body. Below, I will introduce several Chinese herbs that can help eliminate dampness. When used in combination with other herbs, they can yield excellent results in dampness removal. Before that, … Read more
Every summer, do you often experience the following issues: swollen eyelids and dark circles in the morning, a constant feeling of fatigue, heavy legs that are hard to move, an oily face prone to acne and pimples, greasy hair, and sticky stools that are hard to flush? These are all caused by excess dampness in … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert shares health knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ For many modern individuals, irregular lifestyles and a preference for strong flavors, along with frequent consumption of cold drinks, have made dampness a common issue. Today, we will introduce several affordable and effective Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM) for those wondering what to … Read more
In a warm and humid environment, the dampness in the human body can increase, making one feel drowsy, have a poor appetite, or even experience abdominal bloating. Those with pre-existing health conditions may also be affected by this dampness. 1. Where Does Dampness in the Body Come From? From the External Environment “Dampness” is easy … Read more
“Rain nourishes the grains, purifying and clarifying,” and once again, it is the Qingming and Grain Rain season. During this time, precipitation increases, and air humidity rises, marking the period of heaviest dampness in spring. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) identifies two types of dampness: External Dampness: Prolonged rainy weather or living in damp environments can … Read more
< TCM Regulation Special Topic2 > In fact, “heavy dampness” is a colloquial term for our experience of “damp evil”. Today, let’s discuss what damp evil is and how we can “eliminate dampness”. 1. What is Damp Evil? Ancient scholars believed that “wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire” are six different climatic changes in … Read more
When undergoing dampness elimination therapy, it is essential to understand the following eight truths. 1. When eliminating dampness, it is important to warm and tonify Yang Qi. This is because dampness is a Yin pathogen, and it cannot be transformed without warmth. If you have repeatedly tried to strengthen the spleen without success in eliminating … Read more
In March, the blooming flowers signal the arrival of spring, and the first to truly convey this feeling is likely the clusters of pale yellow Liánqiáo (Forsythia) swaying in the spring breeze. The name Liánqiáo has been recorded since ancient times in the Éryǎ: “Lián, yìqiáo.” Li Shizhen explained in the Bencao Gangmu: “This is … Read more
Forsythia (Lian Qiao), a shrub belonging to the Oleaceae family, is a traditional Chinese medicinal material that often grows in mountainous areas, wild slopes, thickets, or grasslands, and is cultivated in various regions. It is primarily produced in Anze, Shanxi; Lushi, Henan; and Luonan, Shaanxi. The main effects of Forsythia are to clear heat and … Read more
Lian Qiao (Forsythia) is the dried fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, belonging to the Oleaceae family. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing states: “Lian Qiao, also known as Yi Qiao, Lan Hua, Zhe Gen, Zhi, and San Lian.” The Er Ya mentions: “Lian, Yi Qiao,” with Guo Pu’s commentary noting: “Also known as Lian … Read more