Follow me for new insights every day. Insomnia, a seemingly simple phenomenon, actually encompasses multiple factors related to the body, mind, and society. It is not only about a fatigued body but also involves the hidden psyche. According to TCM theory, sleep is the result of the interplay between Yin and Yang. When there is … Read more
Harmonizing Yin and Yang to restore their integrated state is the key to preventing and treating insomnia in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Insomnia is not merely a physical issue; it can also involve psychological and social factors. TCM believes that sleep relies on the harmony of Yin and Yang. When Yin and Yang are imbalanced, … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) has a bitter taste and a cold nature, belonging to the category of cold and cool herbs. It primarily functions to clear and drain heart and stomach fire, cool the liver and gallbladder, and detoxify. It also has a drying dampness effect. The variety from Sichuan is particularly potent, hence it … Read more
Director Zheng shares health knowledge with you Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Astragalus, known in ancient times as “Huang Qi”. The term “Qi” refers to the elderly, representing a gentle and mild nature, akin to the essence of the earth. Li Shizhen in the “Compendium of Materia Medica” explains its name: “Qi means long. … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us As the saying goes: “When the five organs are harmonized, diseases do not come to find you.” The weakening of the five organ functions is closely related to various diseases. Proper care of the organs is essential to maintain “righteous qi within, preventing evil from interfering.” Zhao Yan, Vice … Read more
TCM enthusiasts know that the five organs—Lung (Fei), Liver (Gan), Kidney (Shen), Heart (Xin), and Spleen (Pi)—are associated with the five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. The functions of these organs are interrelated through the principles of generation and overcoming. When learning about TCM health preservation, one typically starts from this understanding of … Read more
The taste preferences of individuals are like unique business cards; some people love sweets, others cannot live without spice, and some are addicted to sour flavors… In fact, aside from geographical environment, dietary habits formed from childhood, and genetic factors, a preference for a certain taste can sometimes signal nutritional imbalance or health abnormalities. A … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the liver and gallbladder are understood differently than in Western medicine, where they refer to the liver and gallbladder organs. In TCM, the liver stores blood and governs the flow of Qi throughout the body. If the physiological functions of the liver are disrupted, it can affect the functions of … Read more
If a person’s mental state often manifests as depression and anxiety, it can easily lead to symptoms of excessive liver fire and liver qi stagnation. Especially for individuals with introverted personalities, unstable mental states, and frequent insomnia with vivid dreams, this phenomenon is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is crucial for a person to … Read more
“The liver is the general of the body, from which strategies emerge!” The liver can be considered the great general of the human body, but it is also quite fragile; if not careful, dysfunction of the liver and gallbladder may occur. What are the manifestations of liver dysfunction? How should it be treated?1. Stagnation of … Read more