Introduction: External herbal powders are one of the forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas. These powders are made from various precious Chinese herbs that are ground into a very fine powder in specific proportions and formulas. External herbal powders utilize the principle of channeling herbs to the affected areas, using the properties of certain … Read more
Wubai San (Five Whites Powder) ［Formula］Bai Wei (Cynanchum atratum), Bai Ji (Bletilla striata), Bai Lian (Dioscorea opposita), Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica), Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Qing Dai (Indigo naturalis), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense), Da Huang (Rheum palmatum), Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon), Sheng Di Yu (Rehmannia glutinosa) each 30g; Zhuan Long Gu … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Clinical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning TCM Understanding Damp-Heat When we observe damp-heat, we should not rush to clear it immediately. Damp-heat is merely a result; if we focus solely on the result, it will reappear quickly because the cause remains. Focusing on treating damp-heat will only lead … Read more
Case 11 Shao, female, 67 years old. Initial diagnosis on October 23, 2014. Chief complaint: Diarrhea for more than 3 months. Medical history: For more than 3 months, bowel movements more than 3 times a day, loose stools, no abdominal pain, previously treated with Chinese medicine without effect. Poor appetite, spontaneous sweating. Abdominal distension before … Read more
Skin allergies, also known as “sensitive” skin diseases, refer to abnormal phenomena such as redness, swelling, itching, peeling, and allergic dermatitis that occur when the skin is stimulated by various factors, such as cosmetics, chemical agents, pollen, certain foods, and polluted air. 1. Common Causes 1. Aging, stress, mental tension, and depression, along with prolonged … Read more