Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Seeking Help When Ill The following is for reference only; please take under the guidance of a physician. Bazhen Wan (Eight Treasure Pill) Composed of Ren Shen (Ginseng), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice), Di Huang (Rehmannia), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Shao (White … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emphasis is placed on the “Five Elements, Five Qi, Five Organs, Five Flavors, and Five Colors,” which are interrelated and mutually supportive, existing in a relationship of generation and restriction. The harmony of the Five Elements directly affects the functioning of the body; any excess or deficiency in any aspect … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经) discusses the relationship between the Five Elements (五行) and the Five Organs (五脏) in the fourth chapter of the Jinkui Zhenyan Lun (金匮真言论篇): Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water Five Organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney East corresponds to the color green, associated with the Liver (肝), opening to the … Read more
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency (Pí Wèi Xū Hán) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the deficiency of Yang Qi in the spleen and stomach, characterized by the presence of internal cold. This condition includes both Spleen Yang Deficiency and Stomach Yang Deficiency, often caused by dietary imbalance, excessive consumption … Read more
Skipping breakfast, eating irregularly for lunch, and overeating at dinner; sitting for long periods and being inactive, feeling anxious and stressed when under pressure… Life is getting better, but the spleen and stomach are getting worse. How can one determine if the spleen and stomach are healthy? How to scientifically care for the spleen and … Read more
As winter arrives, have you experienced stomach pain or coldness due to the cold weather and consumption of cold foods? Does the pain worsen after fatigue or exposure to cold? Symptoms such as vomiting clear fluids and fatigue may indicate a deficiency of Spleen and Stomach Yang. Today, we will explore Spleen and Stomach Yang … Read more
Spleen and stomach Yang deficiency is a common condition in our daily lives. Unlike a typical cold that can be cured with medication, it requires careful management to address the root cause. Today, we will learn how to manage this condition! 1. Introduction to Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency The main causes of Spleen and … Read more
After the beginning of winter, as the temperature drops, some people often feel a dull pain in their abdomen, and in severe cases, they may even experience diarrhea. Especially in the morning, as soon as they are exposed to cold wind, symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea may appear. Dr. Zhang Beiping, a chief physician … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are the “foundation of postnatal life,” and there is a saying that “injuries to the spleen and stomach lead to a hundred diseases.” The famous Ming dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue also proposed that “health preservation should prioritize the spleen and stomach,” referring to them as … Read more
In real life, some people are easily angered, and those around them only know that this person has a bad temper, but rarely consider that this person may be suffering from a condition. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), being easily angered is referred to as “shan nu” (善怒), which falls under the category of disease. … Read more