TCM Book ClubIssue 3874One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: To treat edema, one cannot avoid the three major methods—open the ghost gate, cleanse the residence, and eliminate the stagnant phlegm. The theory of invigorating blood and promoting diuresis has been recognized early in TCM, yet it is often overlooked, with the … Read more
Introduction: Today we will learn from the experiences of three great TCM predecessors (Mr. Gong Shicheng, Mr. Li Hanqing, and Mr. Bai Qingzu) regarding the use of Aconite. 01 Experience of Gong Shicheng (“Clinical Experience with Medicinal Use”) 1. Warming Yang and Stopping Diarrhea Aconite warms and supplements the fire of the Mingmen (Gate of … Read more
Fuzi (Aconiti Radix) is the lateral root of the plant Aconitum, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family.Yun Tieqiao said:“Fuzi is the most useful, yet the most difficult to use.”“Most useful” refers to Fuzi’s ability to save lives in critical situations, known as the first-class medicine for reviving yang and rescuing from peril;Fuzi can also strengthen the … Read more
Old Folk Remedies Collection aims to popularize health knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Traditional Chinese Medicine Aconite (Fu Zi): Properties: Pungent, Very Hot, Toxic. Meridians: Enters the twelve meridians. Functions: Revives Yang and tonifies fire, dispels cold and dampness. Indications: Used for internal excess of Yin-cold, severe vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating, with cold … Read more
The yang energy of the human body is like the sun; its vaporization function maintains the normal operation of the body’s fluid system, resulting in sweat and urine. When yang energy is deficient, the metabolism of sweat and fluids is disrupted, leading to conditions such as spontaneous sweating, edema, urinary retention, and polyuria. Today, Associate … Read more
To get straight to the point, today I want to talk about Cang Zhu (Atractylodes). Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) When it comes to Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), many people might find it unfamiliar, but Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) is well-known, right? It is important to note that Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) have similar … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) is derived from the dried rhizome of the plant, primarily consumed as a decoction. It serves to invigorate the spleen and stomach, dry dampness, and eliminate turbid phlegm. It can be effective for symptoms caused by spleen deficiency and damp obstruction in the middle jiao, such as abdominal distension, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, … Read more
What comes to mind when you think of Coix seeds? We are more familiar with its alias—Job’s tears. Many people like to use it to eliminate dampness, especially since we live in an era where “nine out of ten people have dampness!” A few years ago, the popular red bean and coix seed water became … Read more
Nowadays, people often talk about dampness and the need to dispel it, describing symptoms such as body heaviness, fatigue, obesity, abdominal distension, and sticky stools. Coix seed (Yi Yi Ren) is a commonly used herb that strengthens the spleen, dispels dampness, and can be used both medicinally and as food.Coix seed is also known as … Read more
“Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the collective term for traditional medicinal practices in China. Unlike Western medicine and proprietary Chinese medicines, it does not have standardized usage instructions. Our application of TCM primarily references two national classics: “Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China” and “Clinical Use Guidelines of the Pharmacopoeia of the People’s … Read more