Knowledge and action transmit moxibustion, cultivating oneself to help others; click to follow,updated every night at 20:30 Along the midline of the human back, simply put, from the cervical vertebrae to the coccyx, runs the Governing Vessel (Dù Mài), which governs the yang energy of the entire body. The ancients referred to it as the … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture points are an experiential science, and their practicality sometimes cannot be explained by modern medicine. TCM has summarized a famous “Four General Acupuncture Points Song”: “Three Li on the abdomen, seek Weizhong for the waist and back, search for Lieque at the head and neck, and gather Hegu for … Read more
Many friends are quite familiar with Poria Cocos (Fu Ling), which has a relatively mild medicinal property. It contains poria acid, β-poria polysaccharides, proteins, and trace elements, and is known to protect the liver and regulate immunity. Although Poria Cocos has many benefits, it is still a traditional Chinese medicine, and we should pay attention … Read more
The human body has 12 meridians and 8 extraordinary vessels, with nearly 400 acupuncture points in total. Since there are too many points, we have selected 80 essential acupuncture points. Mastering these 80 points makes one a TCM expert. 1. Ren Zhong (Philtrum) is a life-saving point. Ren Zhong is an important first aid point. … Read more
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Rou Gui (Cinnamon) Rou Gui, also known as Mu Gui, Da Gui, Gui Pi, and Yu Gui, is characterized by its thick bark, purple-red cross-section, and high oil content. The best quality has a strong aroma, sweet and slightly spicy flavor, and leaves no residue when chewed. Rou Gui was first recorded in the Shen … Read more
Food and Medicine from the Same Source Cinnamon, known in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as 肉桂 (Ròuguì), is the bark of a medium-sized tree from the Lauraceae family, appearing grayish-brown. It is native to China and also found in India, Laos, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Cinnamon is commonly used as a spice, cooking ingredient, and medicinal … Read more
Cinnamon (Rou Gui) 1 Introduction Cinnamon, also known as Cassia, Chinese cinnamon, or Yu Gui, is characterized by its thin bark, thick flesh, purple-red cross-section, high oil content, strong aroma, and slightly sweet and spicy flavor. The best quality is one that leaves no residue when chewed. Cinnamon was first recorded in the Shennong Bencao … Read more
Job’s Tears, also known as Coix seed, Coix lacryma-jobi, or Pearl barley, belongs to the grass family and can be found in most supermarkets. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Job’s Tears to have a sweet, bland, and cool nature, with the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, clearing heat, and promoting diuresis. It … Read more
Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) has excellent medicinal value, health benefits, and ornamental qualities, and is widely cultivated in China. According to incomplete statistics, the planting area of honeysuckle in China exceeds 47,000 hectares. In concentrated planting areas, it can produce commercial honey, and under industrial scale conditions, honeysuckle can become a major honey source plant. … Read more