Bai Shao (白芍) is both medicinal and ornamental. It nourishes the blood, astringes yin, softens the liver, alleviates pain, and pacifies liver yang. Clinically, it can be used for liver blood deficiency, irregular menstruation, and has a good effect on astringing liver yin and nourishing blood. 1. Nourishing Blood and Softening the Liver Combined with … Read more
Health Preservation for Liver Qi Stagnation Health Preservation For health preservation regarding liver qi stagnation, the focus is primarily on the following aspects: regulating qi, relieving stagnation, and nourishing the liver and spleen. PART 01 Dietary Health Preservation The liver governs the smooth flow of qi and is crucial for the proper functioning of the … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Health Preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine 42 Principles 1. Basic Concepts and Knowledge 1 Health preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to health care activities guided by TCM theories, utilizing various methods to enhance physical fitness, prevent diseases, and prolong life. 2 The philosophy of TCM health … Read more
In ancient China, there were many excellent health preservation methods and concepts that were highly regarded by the ancients, which modern people might also consider adopting. Nine Health Preservation Methods of the Ancients1. Meridian Health Preservation The Huangdi Neijing states that meridians have the power to determine life and death, address various diseases, and regulate … Read more
1. Basic Concepts and Knowledge 1 Health preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to health care activities guided by TCM theories, aimed at enhancing physical fitness, preventing diseases, and prolonging life. 2 The philosophy of TCM health preservation emphasizes harmony with nature, balance of Yin and Yang, and individualization. 3 Emotional well-being, diet, daily … Read more
“Traditional Chinese Medicine for Wellness” Refers to a medical activity aimed at maintaining health, preventing diseases, enhancing physical fitness, prolonging life, and improving well-being through various methods. This approach is deeply rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy and medical systems, with core concepts including the harmonization of yin and yang, unblocking qi and blood, nurturing zheng … Read more
There is a wealth of knowledge regarding health preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily focusing on maintaining the harmony between the internal and external environments of the body and achieving a balance of yin and yang. As stated in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), spring is the time to nourish the liver, … Read more
1. Body Constitution Regulation According to TCM constitution theory, the phenomenon of constitution is an important manifestation of human life activities, closely related to health and disease. Constitution determines our health, our susceptibility to certain diseases, and our responses and treatment outcomes after falling ill. Therefore, applying TCM constitution classification theory, we can identify constitution … Read more
Introduction What is the difference between traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and medicinal cuisine? Can medicinal cuisine replace medication? Medicinal cuisine is actually a knowledge that has been passed down for thousands of years. In simple terms, medicinal cuisine combines medicinal herbs with food ingredients, using cooking methods to regulate the body, primarily for health maintenance; … Read more
The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction. Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Restriction: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains Wood. —- Restriction represents balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more