As Autumn Grows Colder, Here Comes the Knowledge of Medicinal Pastes

As Autumn Grows Colder, Here Comes the Knowledge of Medicinal Pastes

This year’s cold weather has arrived earlier than in previous years. The Double Ninth Festival has passed, and the beginning of winter is not far off; winter is gradually approaching. This is the perfect time to nourish the body. How to nourish the body? There are many methods, but the correct approaches are few. Nourishing … Read more

Understanding Gao Fang: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

Understanding Gao Fang: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

As the saying goes: “In autumn and winter, nourish Yin, and Gao Fang is the choice.” Gao Fang is a traditional health-preserving method unique to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which not only draws from the strengths of folk medicine but also integrates the wisdom of renowned physicians throughout history. Helping you with autumn and winter … Read more

Shihua Gao Fang – A Tranquil and Calming Medicinal Paste

Shihua Gao Fang - A Tranquil and Calming Medicinal Paste

What is Gao Fang? Gao Fang, also known as medicinal paste, is named after its form and is a high-grade tonic enjoyed by the ancient royal families. It is one of the eight forms of traditional Chinese medicine, which include pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. Gao Fang, also referred to as … Read more

Gaozi Formulas: The Right Time for Health Preservation in Winter

Gaozi Formulas: The Right Time for Health Preservation in Winter

One spoon of gaozi formula is equivalent to ten decoctions; every drop is essence. Supplement in winter, and you will be free from illness next year. Supplement in winter, and you will be ready to tackle challenges in spring. Gaozi, also known as gaoji, gaozi medicine, or decoction paste, is named after its form and … Read more

Understanding Gao Fang: What Is It and Who Can Benefit?

Understanding Gao Fang: What Is It and Who Can Benefit?

What is Gao Fang?Gao Fang, also known as medicinal paste, is named after its dosage form and is one of the eight types of traditional Chinese medicine preparations, which include pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. Gao Fang typically consists of around 20 different Chinese herbs and is made by repeatedly decocting … Read more

Winter Nourishment: The Preferred Choice of Medicinal Pastes

Winter Nourishment: The Preferred Choice of Medicinal Pastes

Gao Fang (medicinal paste), also known as Gao Ji (pasty preparation), is one of the 27 commonly used dosage forms in clinical practice, and is also one of the five major dosage forms including decoctions, pills, powders, pastes, and elixirs. It has a long history and is well-documented in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner … Read more

The Seven Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Seven Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that humans experience emotional fluctuations, known as qi qing (七情), which include xi (喜), nu (怒), you (忧), si (思), bei (悲), kong (恐), and jing (惊). Among these, nu, xi, si, you, and kong are referred to as the wuzhi (五志), which are closely linked to the five internal … Read more

Preventing and Treating Emotional Injuries: TCM Approaches to Emotional Wellness

Preventing and Treating Emotional Injuries: TCM Approaches to Emotional Wellness

Emotions Will Health Life Everyone experiences the “seven emotions” and desires. The so-called “seven emotions” refer to the seven emotional changes of joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock. Among these, joy, anger, worry, thought, and fear are known as the five emotions, which are closely related to the five organs. Abnormal emotional activities … Read more

The Six Excesses and Seven Emotions as Root Causes of Disease

The Six Excesses and Seven Emotions as Root Causes of Disease

Grandpa Wang, what is the cause of my illness? I don’t drink or smoke. Well, people eat grains and develop various diseases; just get it treated! Why do I have so many ailments? I used to be very healthy and never got sick or took medicine! A hero does not speak of past glories; this … Read more

Understanding the Importance of Differentiating Between Deficiency and Excess Before Gua Sha

Understanding the Importance of Differentiating Between Deficiency and Excess Before Gua Sha

Topics: Moxibustion | Gua Sha | Meridians | Acupuncture Points | Health Preservation | Regulation | Wellness “Deficiency is treated with tonification, and excess is treated with drainage.” This is a fundamental principle in Gua Sha therapy. If one indiscriminately performs Gua Sha without distinguishing between deficiency and excess, it may not only fail to … Read more