Ling Gui Gan Zao Tang (Poria, Cinnamon, Licorice, Jujube Soup) 【Origin】”Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), “Jin Gui Yao Lue” (Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet) 【Composition】Fu Ling (Poria), Rou Gui (Cinnamon), Gan Cao (Licorice), Da Zao (Jujube), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) 【Indications】Water Qi obstructing the heart due to deficiency of Middle Yang 【Symptoms】Palpitations, … Read more
▲Lu Zhizheng (1920.12-2023.1.20), the first Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chief Physician at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Although the common cold is a minor illness, it should not be underestimated. While the cold is considered a mild ailment, due to individual differences in constitution and the nature of the pathogenic factors, as … Read more
Morning flowers and evening harvests, revisiting old matters. This is content that was pushed two days ago. Today, we review and learn anew. (This article is for learning and reference only. The formulas mentioned should not be blindly attempted by non-professionals without guidance from a TCM practitioner.) The theoretical basis of this article: “Shang Han … Read more
Manifestations of Qi Deficiency Individuals with Qi deficiency, as the name suggests, generally have weak muscles and their body shape tends to fall into two extremes: either excessively thin or excessively overweight. However, both types often exhibit pale lips and a light red tongue, with sparse hair. They tend to have a gloomy and introverted … Read more
1. Comprehensive Treatment for Bone Diseases Rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, shoulder periarthritis, cervical spondylosis, bone hyperplasia, numbness in limbs, muscle atrophy, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, herniated disc, low back pain, and all orthopedic diseases. Ingredients: 10g Ma Huang (Ephedra), 10g Ai Ye (Mugwort), 15g Wu Shao She (Black Snake), 15g Qi She (Qing … Read more
1. Guo Lou Gui Zhi Tang (Trichosanthes and Cinnamon Decoction) For Taiyang syndrome with a deep and slow pulse, when the body feels like it is about to convulse, use three to five pieces of Guo Lou (Trichosanthes root), ginger, cinnamon, and Shao Yao (Peony), with two pieces of Gan Cao (Licorice) and twelve dates. … Read more
Second Section on the Treatment of Wind-Dampness Syndrome Article 24 When wind and dampness attack together, causing joint pain and discomfort, with pulling pain that restricts movement, severe pain upon approach, sweating and shortness of breath, difficulty in urination, aversion to wind and reluctance to remove clothing, or slight swelling of the body, the prescription … Read more