Great physicians cultivate the righteous Qi of the universe, embodying the grand view of heaven and earth. Chapter 1: The Sequence of Diseases of the Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians – Section 16 Diseases of the Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians Section 16 The Master said: Each of the five Zang organs has its own ailments that … Read more
Cinnamon, a common cooking spice found in kitchens, is often used to flavor meats and is one of the components of five-spice powder, making it a staple in almost every household. However, cinnamon is also a valuable medicinal herb, appearing in various health-promoting recipes, such as the “Yizhi Cinnamon Lamb Soup” from Gu Fang Yi … Read more
Cinnamon: Benefits, Precautions, and Pairings 1. Introduction Cinnamon (Ròu Guì), a medicinal herb with a unique aroma, holds an important position in traditional medicine. What are its six major benefits and uses? What precautions should be taken when consuming cinnamon? What are the suitable methods of consumption? What foods pair well with cinnamon? Let us … Read more
The north wind quietly infiltrates. Before experiencing the rich autumn, winter has already arrived. Beginning of Winter This week, we welcome the solar term of the Beginning of Winter. After the Beginning of Winter, it signifies the official arrival of winter. Recently, with the sudden drop in temperature, do you often feel cold in your … Read more
Click on “Qingyuan City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital” above to follow us!TodayCold DewThe autumn chill gradually deepens as Cold Dew arrivesCold Dew is the seventeenth solar term of the twenty-four solar terms and the fifth solar term of autumn. It occurs when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 195 degrees. It marks the onset … Read more
Image Source: The Paper Spring is the season when Yang energy rises. It is beneficial for children to have a moderate dispersion of Yang energy within their bodies. However, many parents overlook dietary details in daily life, allowing their children to consume excessive “scattering” Yang foods, leading to a depletion of Yang energy, weakened constitution, … Read more
The Efficacy, Functions, and Contraindications of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) and Its Consumption Methods Cang Zhu, also known as Mao Zhu, Mao Cang Zhu, Jin Cang Zhu, Han Cang Zhu, Chi Zhu, Jing Mao Zhu, Jing Cang Zhu, Tian Jing, Xian Jiang, Da Cang Zhu, can dry dampness, strengthen the spleen, dispel wind, and scatter cold, … Read more
Author: Ma Li, Nutrition Department, Shanghai Yueyang Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Coix seed, also known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which belongs to the Poaceae family. It is cultivated in various regions of China, with Hebei and Liaoning being the most prominent. … Read more
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren), also known as Job’s Tears, Coix Lacryma-jobi, Chinese Pearl Barley, Hato Mame, Yi Mi, Qi Shi, Yi Zhu Zi, Cao Zhu Zhu, Hui Hui Mi, Mi Ren, and Liuguzai, is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a widely consumed food. It has a sweet, bland, and … Read more
Job’s Tears, also known as Coix seed, Coix lacryma-jobi, or Pearl barley, belongs to the grass family and can be found in most supermarkets. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Job’s Tears to have a sweet, bland, and cool nature, with the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, clearing heat, and promoting diuresis. It … Read more