For Individuals with Blood Stasis Constitution, Simply Supplementing Blood is Not Enough; One Must First Identify the ‘Blockage’

For Individuals with Blood Stasis Constitution, Simply Supplementing Blood is Not Enough; One Must First Identify the 'Blockage'

Among a crowd, the person with the brightest and most radiant skin that seems to glow— Surely, that is not me. Every time I look in the mirror, I feel like the mirror is deceiving me: Why is my skin getting darker? I apply sunscreen every day, and when I go out, I cover up … Read more

Understanding the Five Organs, Five Elements, and Their Correspondences in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Five Organs, Five Elements, and Their Correspondences in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Five Organs: Liver (Gan), Heart (Xin), Spleen (Pi), Lung (Fei), Kidney (Shen). Six Bowels: Gallbladder (Dan), Small Intestine (Xiao Chang), Stomach (Wei), Large Intestine (Da Chang), Bladder (Pang Guang). Five Elements: Wood (Mu), Fire (Huo), Earth (Tu), Metal (Jin), Water (Shui). Five Colors: Green (Lu), Red (Hong), Yellow (Huang), White (Bai), Black (He). Five Tastes: … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Root of Phlegm-Dampness Lies in Spleen Deficiency, A Powerful Formula to Resolve It

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Root of Phlegm-Dampness Lies in Spleen Deficiency, A Powerful Formula to Resolve It

Recently, Ms. Li has been feeling very down. Why is that? Due to work-related stress, she has been quite anxious lately, and on top of that, she has been having trouble sleeping at night. Her abdomen feels constantly bloated, and she has no appetite. During a recent health check-up, she even discovered a nodule issue, … Read more

Anger Leads to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis! One Chinese Patent Medicine to Unblock Your Body, Two Ways to Vent Your Anger!

Anger Leads to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis! One Chinese Patent Medicine to Unblock Your Body, Two Ways to Vent Your Anger!

This article is reprinted from the public account: Baicao Yishou (ID: baicaoyishou) Public account introduction: Traditional Chinese Medicine changes us, and we change our lives. In life, we inevitably experience the seven emotions and six desires: joy, anger, anxiety, worry, sadness, fear, and surprise. Anger is a normal emotional response that arises from the liver’s … Read more

Methods to Determine Liver Qi Stagnation

Methods to Determine Liver Qi Stagnation

This public account is hosted by Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow. Introduction: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is said that all diseases arise from Qi. Therefore, only by resolving the issue of Liver Qi stagnation can women … Read more

Liver Qi Stagnation: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help You Regulate It

Liver Qi Stagnation: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help You Regulate It

What is Liver Qi Stagnation? Some friends often sigh, feeling a blockage in their chest, their emotions not very high, and they suspect they might have Liver Qi Stagnation. Is it possible? It indeed could be Liver Qi Stagnation! Unlike the heat symptoms of Liver Fire, Liver Qi Stagnation is characterized by Qi stagnation, emotional … Read more

Emotional Distress and Liver Qi Stagnation: TCM Solutions for Well-Being

Emotional Distress and Liver Qi Stagnation: TCM Solutions for Well-Being

Have you ever felt uncomfortable all over? Feeling uneasy and unwell? After various examinations, no abnormalities were found? Only to receive explanations from doctors like “Liver Fire” or “Liver Qi Stagnation”? … If you have had similar experiences, please raise your hand. The liver is a very important detoxification organ in the human body. When … Read more

Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: The Condition of Being Stuck

Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: The Condition of Being Stuck

Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome is particularly common among women, especially those who are meticulous, perfectionist, and overly cautious. “Qi is the commander of blood, and blood is the mother of qi”; “When qi flows, blood flows; when qi stagnates, blood stasis occurs.” Qi stagnation and blood stasis are interrelated issues; where there is … Read more

What is Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis?

What is Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis?

Qi (气) and blood (血) are closely related in physiology, and their pathological conditions often influence each other. Qi stagnation (气滞) can lead to blood stasis (血瘀), and prolonged blood stasis can, in turn, obstruct the flow of Qi, affecting its rising and descending functions. Thus, it is said: “Qi stagnation often causes distension, while … Read more

Symptoms of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: How to Regulate?

Symptoms of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: How to Regulate?

Qi stagnation and blood stasis refer to a pathological state where both Qi stagnation and blood stasis coexist.Currently, many women experience Qi stagnation and blood stasis, often characterized by introverted personalities who tend to bottle up their feelings when faced with unhappiness or setbacks. Over time, this can easily lead to physical issues.So, what are … Read more