Source: Jie Ge Lecture Hall The timeless qi-boosting formula “Bu Zhong Yi Qi Decoction” (丸), originally composed of 18g Huang Qi (Astragalus), 10g Ren Shen (Ginseng), 10g Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), 5g Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice), 10g Jiu Dang Gui (Wine-processed Angelica), 6g Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel), 5g Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga), and 5g … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi deficiency primarily refers to the deficiency of Qi in the Spleen and Lung meridians, which is mainly manifested by symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, breathlessness upon exertion, low voice, pale complexion, poor appetite, pale tongue with white coating, and weak or thin pulse.The main herbs used for … Read more
The key to health lies in harmonizing the wǔ zàng (五脏, Five Organs) and aligning with the changing seasons, nurturing the body through natural means. One must learn to restrain desires, avoiding reckless behavior, to protect the essence of life. With harmony among the wǔ zàng, the qì (气, vital energy) and xuè (血, blood) … Read more
In the vast system of acupuncture points and meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is an often-overlooked point that possesses special effects such as strengthening the pi (spleen) and wei (stomach), moistening the intestines, promoting bowel movements, uplifting the five organs, and balancing internal and external Qi. This point is known as Tian Shu … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us As the saying goes: “When the five organs are harmonized, diseases do not come to find you.” The weakening of the five organ functions is closely related to various diseases. Proper care of the organs is essential to maintain “righteous qi within, preventing evil from interfering.” Zhao Yan, Vice … Read more
TCM enthusiasts know that the five organs—Lung (Fei), Liver (Gan), Kidney (Shen), Heart (Xin), and Spleen (Pi)—are associated with the five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. The functions of these organs are interrelated through the principles of generation and overcoming. When learning about TCM health preservation, one typically starts from this understanding of … Read more
The taste preferences of individuals are like unique business cards; some people love sweets, others cannot live without spice, and some are addicted to sour flavors… In fact, aside from geographical environment, dietary habits formed from childhood, and genetic factors, a preference for a certain taste can sometimes signal nutritional imbalance or health abnormalities. A … Read more
The spleen and stomach are the organs responsible for nutrient absorption and the generation of qi and blood in our body. When the spleen and stomach are not functioning well, various diseases can arise. Director Wang Fengyun from the Spleen and Stomach Department of the Xiyuan Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal life and should not be harmed. Once damaged, recovery can be slow and difficult. Here are some methods for daily spleen and stomach care for your reference. 方 法 1. Rub the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel). The spleen governs transportation and transformation; if the spleen and … Read more
Internal injury diseases refer to a category of diseases caused by internal factors, as opposed to external pathogenic factors such as the six excesses. The concept of internal injury diseases first appeared in the ‘Huangdi Neijing’ (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), with phrases like “overwork leads to shortness of breath and sweating, affecting both internal and … Read more