“Damp-heat is the root of all diseases,” a statement that many may not understand, but anyone well-versed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can grasp its significance. Dampness and heat are two external pathogenic factors that can cause illness in any season. Dampness is heavy, turbid, and sticky, making it difficult to eliminate, and it can … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Aside from pulse diagnosis, the mystery of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lies in observation diagnosis. “Knowing by observation is divine, knowing by hearing is sacred, knowing by inquiry is skilled, and knowing by palpation is clever,” states the classic TCM text, the “Nanjing” (Classic of Difficult Issues), which divides … Read more
Acupuncture points refer to areas where nerve endings are densely concentrated or where nerve pathways pass through. The scientific name for acupuncture points is “shu xue” (腧穴), with alternative names including: “qi xue” (气穴), “qi fu” (气府), “jie” (节), “hui” (会), “gu kong” (骨空), “mai qi suo fa” (脉气所发), “bian jiu chu” (砭灸处), and “xue … Read more
There are a total of 20 meridians in the human body, which are divided into two groups: One group is called Shí’èr Zhèngjīng (Twelve Regular Meridians), which connects to the organs; 6 belong to the zang (solid organs) and 6 belong to the fu (hollow organs), where the qi flowing is known as the postnatal … Read more
1. Blood Stasis: Spots on the Face! Have you noticed that most people with spots are women? The reason women are more prone to spots is closely related to their constitution—women are predominantly yin, often cold in nature, tend to have stagnant qi due to their introverted personalities, and do not exercise frequently, which hinders … Read more
Essentials of the Golden Cabinet 【Original Usage and Formula Dosage】Question: A woman aged fifty has been suffering from diarrhea for several days without relief, experiences fever in the evening, has urgency in the lower abdomen, abdominal fullness, hot palms, and dry lips and mouth. What is the cause? The teacher said: This condition is related … Read more
↑ Click the above 【Health Preservation Path】 to follow us ↑ Abstract: The Shanghai Dachang Gouju Li Shen’s Gynecology, which began in the early Ming Dynasty, has a history of 600 years through 20 generations. This article summarizes the eight methods of warming Yang in gynecology, namely, the method of warming Yang to regulate the … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) is sweet and bland in flavor, neutral in nature, and enters the Heart (Xin), Spleen (Pi), and Kidney (Shen) meridians. It has the effects of promoting urination, leaching out dampness, strengthening the Spleen, and calming the mind. It is primarily decocted in water and is mainly produced in Yunnan, Anhui, Hubei, Sichuan, … Read more
Hong Hua (Safflower), the tubular flower crown of the annual herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, is primarily produced in Henan, Hebei, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Yunnan, Shandong, and other regions. The petals are harvested in summer when they change from yellow to red. # 1.Hong Hua for Activating Blood Circulation According to Gu Wenjian’s “Chuan Chuang … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the dried rhizome of the plant in the Umbelliferae family. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that is pungent, warm, and aromatic. It has the ability to disperse and move, reaching the top of the head and descending to the blood sea, making it effective for promoting blood … Read more