This official WeChat account is managed by the Beijing Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Capital TCM” above to follow. Authors: Ma Kun, Chen Yanxia Affiliation: China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences The best season to take Gao Fang (medicated paste) is winter, with the … Read more
Ten Types of Observation Diagnosis for Women’s Health Guiding Expert: Associate Professor Pang Zhenmiao, Department of Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Reporter: Lin Henghua, Correspondent: Zhang Qiuxia 2016-5-10New Express B01 Edition “Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Pulse Taking” are the four major diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Ancient medical … Read more
Author: Ren Guiling, Ordos Central Hospital In the drama “Empresses in the Palace,” the usually domineering Hua Fei has her own troubles, asking, “Everyone can give birth, why can’t I?” After drinking the “miscarriage medicine” given by Duan Fei, Hua Fei suffers a miscarriage. In retaliation, Hua Fei forces Duan Fei to drink a pot … Read more
Honghua (Safflower) is a gynecological herb that promotes blood circulation and resolves stasis. There are two types of Honghua in traditional Chinese medicine: one is Cao Honghua (Carthamus tinctorius), and the other is Cang Honghua (Crocus sativus). Cao Honghua was originally called Honglanhua (Red and Blue Flower), referred to as Huanglan (Yellow and Blue) in … Read more
When it comes to “shen” (参), people instinctively think of supplements, such as Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Xi Yang Shen (American Ginseng), and Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria). These herbs are known for their ability to tonify Qi, especially Ren Shen, which is renowned for its ability to replenish Yuan Qi (元气). The single … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) has a bitter and sour taste, and is slightly cold in nature. It enters the liver (gan) and spleen (pi) meridians. It nourishes the blood and astringes yin, softens the liver and alleviates pain. It is indicated for irregular menstruation, excessive bleeding, vaginal discharge, dizziness, headaches, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, diarrhea, … Read more
Chinese Herbal Medicine The root of the Umbelliferae plant, Dang Gui (当归, Angelica sinensis). Generally, it must be cultivated for 3 years before harvesting. The roots are dug up in late autumn, cleaned of stems, leaves, and soil, and then dried in a ventilated area for a few days. They are bundled according to size … Read more
Team Mentor National Leading Talent in Traditional Chinese Medicine “Qihuang Scholar”, Renowned Gynecologist in Lingnan, Famous TCM Physician in Guangdong Province, Chief Physician of Gynecology at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Wang Xiaoyun【Preface】 From ancient times to the present, literati have often used flowers to symbolize women, representing beauty and delicacy. However, gynecological … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book ClubIssue 3621One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Previously, we have published the observation, listening, and inquiry diagnostics in the gynecological four diagnostic series. Today is the fourth article in this series—pulse diagnosis. This article mainly introduces twelve common pulse types and three types of intermittent pulses. Due to … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), observation (wang zhen) is the first of the four diagnostic methods, emphasizing its importance as stated, “To know by observation is called spirit (shen).” This highlights the significance of observation in TCM. This article will introduce gynecological observation from three aspects: observing the shape and color, tongue coating, and the … Read more