Gao Fang Health Preservation: A Pathway for Those with Dampness

Gao Fang Health Preservation: A Pathway for Those with Dampness

This is the 2073rd article from Da Yi Xiao Hu. Gao Fang, also known as medicinal paste, is generally composed of around 20 types of Chinese herbs and has excellent nourishing effects. According to TCM theory, winter is the best season for supplementation throughout the year, and during winter, Gao Fang is considered the optimal … Read more

Postpartum Diseases and the Relief of Concerns through Medicinal Pastes

Postpartum Diseases and the Relief of Concerns through Medicinal Pastes

Postpartum Diseases and the Relief of Concerns through Medicinal Pastes This is the third season of the TCM health series report.Gao Fang (Medicinal Paste) is also known as Gao Ji, named after its dosage form, and belongs to one of the eight forms of traditional Chinese medicine including pills, powders,dan, wine, dew, soup, and tablets. … Read more

What is TCM Gao Fang (Medicinal Paste)?

What is TCM Gao Fang (Medicinal Paste)?

According to TCM theory, spring is for growth, summer for development, autumn for harvest, and winter for storage. Winter is the season for sealing and storing, suitable for nourishing the vital energy (zheng qi) and replenishing the marrow. Therefore, winter supplementation is best achieved through Gao Fang (medicinal paste).“Gao Fang” refers to a type of … Read more

Understanding Gao Fang: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

Understanding Gao Fang: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

As the saying goes: “In autumn and winter, nourish Yin, and Gao Fang is the choice.” Gao Fang is a traditional health-preserving method unique to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which not only draws from the strengths of folk medicine but also integrates the wisdom of renowned physicians throughout history. Helping you with autumn and winter … Read more

Shihua Gao Fang – A Tranquil and Calming Medicinal Paste

Shihua Gao Fang - A Tranquil and Calming Medicinal Paste

What is Gao Fang? Gao Fang, also known as medicinal paste, is named after its form and is a high-grade tonic enjoyed by the ancient royal families. It is one of the eight forms of traditional Chinese medicine, which include pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. Gao Fang, also referred to as … Read more

A Brief Discussion on Gao Fang (Medicinal Paste)

A Brief Discussion on Gao Fang (Medicinal Paste)

Unknowingly, we have entered winter, which is the best time for taking Gao Fang (medicinal paste). It has been said since ancient times that “supplementing in winter leads to strength in the coming year” and “three nines of supplementation in winter leads to fewer illnesses next year.” What exactly is Gao Fang? What are its … Read more

Gao Fang: A Timeless Tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Gao Fang: A Timeless Tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click on the blue word ★ to follow us What is Gao Fang? Gao (膏) refers to a dosage form in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is one of the eight forms including pills (丸), powders (散), pastes (膏), elixirs (丹), wines (酒), tinctures (露), soups (汤), and tablets (锭). Gao Fang, also known as … Read more

What is Gao Fang (Pastes)?

What is Gao Fang (Pastes)?

Gao Fang, also known as pastes, is named after its dosage form and belongs to one of the eight types of traditional Chinese medicine preparations: pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. Gao Fang generally consists of around 20 different Chinese herbs and has excellent nourishing properties. According to TCM theory, winter is … Read more

Understanding Gao Fang: What Is It and Who Can Benefit?

Understanding Gao Fang: What Is It and Who Can Benefit?

What is Gao Fang?Gao Fang, also known as medicinal paste, is named after its dosage form and is one of the eight types of traditional Chinese medicine preparations, which include pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. Gao Fang typically consists of around 20 different Chinese herbs and is made by repeatedly decocting … Read more

Winter Nourishment: The Preferred Choice of Medicinal Pastes

Winter Nourishment: The Preferred Choice of Medicinal Pastes

Gao Fang (medicinal paste), also known as Gao Ji (pasty preparation), is one of the 27 commonly used dosage forms in clinical practice, and is also one of the five major dosage forms including decoctions, pills, powders, pastes, and elixirs. It has a long history and is well-documented in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner … Read more