In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of “food and medicine share the same source” emphasizes the selection of appropriate ingredients or medicinal herbs to achieve health maintenance and regulation through daily diet.Both Chinese herbs and food originate from plants and animals in nature, and many Chinese herbs are difficult to distinguish from food, such … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), treating diseases requires not only a correct diagnosis of the patient’s condition but also a proficient understanding of the properties of Chinese herbs to effectively apply them in clinical practice. The properties of Chinese medicine refer to the fundamental nature and characteristics of herbal medicines, also known as medicinal properties. … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), treating diseases requires not only a correct diagnosis of the patient’s condition but also a proficient understanding of the properties of Chinese herbs to effectively apply them in clinical practice. The properties of Chinese medicine refer to the fundamental nature and characteristics of herbal medicines, also known as medicinal properties. … Read more
Foods possess four properties: cold, hot, warm, and cool, also known as the “Four Qi”. Generally, we can determine the “Four Qi” of foods based on their taste, growth environment, and geographical location. In terms of taste, foods with a stimulating flavor tend to be more pungent and warm, such as garlic, ginger, cilantro, and … Read more
The “Four Qi” originally referred to the “Qi of the Four Seasons” and gradually evolved to signify the perception of the cold and heat of food, ultimately transforming into the cold and heat properties of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Traditional Chinese medicine holds that the Four Qi consists of four different medicinal properties: cold (han), … Read more