Author: Yang Xiaoyan, Nanhai District People’s Hospital, Foshan Edited by: Su Qunfang, Sanjiao Hospital, Zhongshan Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a national treasure of China, with a history of application spanning thousands of years. Among its various forms, decoctions are one of the most common and long-used traditional preparations. Do you know the details regarding … Read more
Many friends are quite familiar with Poria Cocos (Fu Ling), which has a relatively mild medicinal property. It contains poria acid, β-poria polysaccharides, proteins, and trace elements, and is known to protect the liver and regulate immunity. Although Poria Cocos has many benefits, it is still a traditional Chinese medicine, and we should pay attention … Read more
Incompatible Foods There are many foods that should not be consumed together, as they can cause harm to the body. Today, we have compiled a list of incompatible foods and the adverse effects they may cause. We hope that while enjoying delicious food, everyone can also maintain health and safety. 1. Pork + Water Chestnut: … Read more
This platform is hosted by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to add us. A small effort to share and spread the culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine benefits human health. Thank you for your support! Causes of Phlegm-Dampness Constitution … Read more
In daily clinical practice, we encounter many patients with spleen and stomach deficiency and excessive dampness almost every day. These patients can be categorized into types such as cold-damp constitution, damp-heat constitution, and mixed cold-heat constitution. Since intestinal damp-heat syndrome accounts for a significant proportion among these patients, today we will discuss the treatment of … Read more
Traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine, abbreviated as medicinal cuisine, refers to a special dietary practice that combines various medicinal herbs (zhongyao) with food according to certain principles, guided by the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It employs traditional cooking techniques and modern processing methods to create dishes that are unique in flavor, aroma, appearance, and … Read more
How to Properly Take Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions Timing of Medication The timing of taking medicine should be determined based on the condition. Generally, for diseases affecting the heart and lungs, it is advisable to take the medicine after meals; for diseases affecting the bladder and intestines, it is better to take it before meals. … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions refer to liquid preparations made by boiling Chinese herbal pieces in water to extract their active components. This is one of the most commonly used forms in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Decoctions are characterized by rapid absorption, effective therapeutic action, and flexibility in adjusting the composition, allowing them to comprehensively and … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a national treasure of China, with a history of application spanning thousands of years. Among its various forms, decoctions are one of the most common and long-used traditional preparations. Do you know the details regarding the consumption of TCM decoctions, such as the temperature of the medicine, the timing of … Read more
How to Properly Take Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoctions? “The recovery from illness is not only dependent on the prescription but also on the method of taking the medicine. If the prescription is correct but the method of taking it is wrong, it will not only be ineffective but may also be harmful. This is something … Read more