Wind-Cold Cold Granules, a name of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, is composed of Ma Huang (Ephedra), Ge Gen (Kudzu Root), Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Fang Feng (Siler), Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf), Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica), Jie Geng (Platycodon), Ku Xing Ren (Bitter Apricot Seed), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Gan Jiang (Dried … Read more
Gao Fang (medicinal paste), also known as Gao Ji (pasty preparation), is a relatively thick liquid obtained by decocting and concentrating traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. Due to the strong flavors of Chinese herbs, some individuals may find them difficult to tolerate. Therefore, sweeteners such as maltose or honey are often added to create a semi-liquid … Read more
Introduction:The complete collection of commonly used Chinese medicinal herb illustrations is here, a must-have for your permanent collection! Below is a compilation of commonly used Chinese medicinal herb illustrations along with their properties, meridian affiliations, and therapeutic functions for your appreciation and reference. Additionally, each herb is accompanied by its aliases for flexible application in … Read more
The feared Wind-Cold common cold is the process by which the body is affected by the Wind-Cold evil. Wind evil is the foremost of the six external evils, with Cold evil ranking second. Characteristics of Wind evil: Wind is a Yang evil, light and dispersing in nature, moving and changing frequently, and is unpredictable. Therefore, … Read more
The Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds Nowadays, people generally know that colds can be classified as Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat, but they often cannot distinguish which is which. In fact, it is easy to differentiate between the two; most colds are Wind-Cold, while a minority are Wind-Heat. 01 Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds Wind-Cold … Read more
Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan (防风通圣丸) is a formula that resolves both exterior and interior conditions, employing the four methods of sweating, purging, clearing, and benefiting to eliminate exterior and interior pathogenic heat, as well as phlegm-dampness. It can treat 18 different conditions: The main herbs in the formula include Fang Feng (Siler Root), Jing … Read more