Understanding Water Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Water Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

What are Water Pills? Water pills refer to pills made by finely grinding herbal pieces and using water or other solvents such as yellow wine, vinegar, diluted medicinal juice, sugar solution, or a water solution containing less than 5% honey as a binding agent. They are one of the traditional forms of Chinese medicine. In … Read more

Fang Feng Tong Sheng: A Comprehensive Treatment for Internal and External Conditions

Fang Feng Tong Sheng: A Comprehensive Treatment for Internal and External Conditions

When it comes to Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan, many people think of it as the Chinese herbal equivalent of antihistamines. In fact, it not only expels pathogens from the surface, but also unblocks internal stagnation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a principle called “removing the source leads to recovery”. Many issues related … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Formulas for Releasing Evils from Both the Exterior and Interior

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Formulas for Releasing Evils from Both the Exterior and Interior

Click the blue text to follow us Today, we introduce the formula for releasing evils from both the exterior and interior, known as Biao Li Shuang Jie (表里双解). This formula consists of 解表药 (exterior-releasing herbs) combined with 泻下 (laxatives), 清热 (heat-clearing), and 温里药 (warming interior herbs), which work together to treat conditions affecting both the … Read more