Moxibustion is one of the oldest traditional Chinese medicine therapies, with a history of thousands of years. Moxibustion involves igniting moxa made from Ai Ye (Artemisia vulgaris) and applying its warmth and medicinal properties to stimulate acupuncture points or specific areas on the body, thereby activating the flow of Qi to regulate disordered bodily functions, … Read more
01 What is Moxibustion? Mugwort (艾草, ài cǎo) is a herbaceous medicinal plant. It contains volatile aromatic oils that produce a unique fragrance, which can repel mosquitoes and flies, purify the air, and prevent and treat diseases. Moxibustion (灸, jiǔ) involves igniting the flammable mugwort and using it to warm and stimulate acupuncture points, directly … Read more
When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), most people’s perception is of the strong and difficult-to-swallow herbal decoctions. In recent years, a type of TCM formula—medicinal paste (gāo fāng)—has gradually entered the public’s life, being understood and accepted, thus changing people’s outdated views on TCM. The widespread acclaim for medicinal pastes is due to … Read more
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
Author: Pharmacy Department, Xiangshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Huangpu District, Shanghai Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist: He Lin Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills refer to spherical or quasi-spherical forms made from finely powdered herbs or herbal extracts combined with suitable binders or other excipients. They are one of the earliest dosage forms used in clinical medicine in … Read more
When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) adjustments, most people first think of “decoctions”. Indeed, TCM decoctions are the most common method for treatment and adjustment, but with the progress and development of society, medicinal pastes (gāo fāng) have gradually become well-known. As the saying goes, “Taking medicinal pastes in winter ensures a smooth … Read more
Good medicine tastes bitter, beneficial for illnessMedicinal herbs are substances used under the guidance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories for the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases, and they also have health maintenance and rehabilitation effects, playing an important role in human health.
What is the Concept of Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Seven Emotions Five Aspirations Emotions (情志, qing zhi) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the “Seven Emotions and Five Aspirations”. The seven emotions include joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock. These emotions are closely related to the functional … Read more
Scientific Guidance: Lin Jiwei, Center for Preventive Medicine, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital This issue brings you the first atypical constitution in the Lingnan region The Damp-Heat Constitution is the most prevalent atypical constitution in southern regions, with medical literature conducting sampling surveys on the population in Guangdong.The proportion of those with Damp-Heat Constitution is … Read more
Popular Science Guidance: Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Preventive Medicine Center Lin Jiwei This issue brings you the first atypical constitution in our Lingnan region The Damp-Heat Constitution is the most common atypical constitution in southern regions, with medical literature conducting sampling surveys on the population in Guangdong.The proportion of those with Damp-Heat Constitution is … Read more