Heart and Kidney Yang Deficiency

Understanding TCM Body Constitutions and Health Preservation

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Understanding TCM Body Constitutions and Health Preservation

The body constitution refers to the relatively stable inherent characteristics formed during a person’s life, based on both congenital endowment and acquired factors, encompassing aspects of morphology, physiological functions, and psychological states. Classification of body constitutions: Pinghe constitution (平和质), Qi deficiency constitution (气虚质), Yang deficiency constitution (阳虚质), Yin deficiency constitution (阴虚质), Phlegm-damp constitution (痰湿质), Damp-heat … Read more

Bencao Gangmu: Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Fruit)

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Bencao Gangmu: Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Fruit)

Shan Zhu Yu Shān Zhū Yú Alias Shu Zao, Shu Shi, Ji Zu, Shan Yu Rou, Shi Zao Er, Rou Zao, Zao Pi, Yu Rou, Yao Zao, Yu Shi, Hong Zao Pi Functions Tonifies the liver and kidneys, astringes essence and stops sweating. Symptoms include dizziness, tinnitus, spontaneous sweating, soreness of the lower back and … Read more

Analysis of the Third Article of the Jin Kui Yao Lue: Diagnosing Diseases and Predicting Prognosis through Facial Color Observation

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Analysis of the Third Article of the Jin Kui Yao Lue: Diagnosing Diseases and Predicting Prognosis through Facial Color Observation

Jin Kui Yao Lue The Jin Kui Yao Lue is a section of the Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases) written by the famous Eastern Han physician Zhang Zhongjing. It is also the earliest existing specialized book in China discussing the diagnosis and treatment of miscellaneous diseases. The Jin … Read more

A Prescription for Treating Leukorrhea from the “Essentials of the Golden Coffer”

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A Prescription for Treating Leukorrhea from the "Essentials of the Golden Coffer"

【Original Text】For those with seminal loss, presenting with a tense and painful lower abdomen, coldness in the genital area, dizziness, hair loss, and a pulse that is extremely weak and thin, this indicates a deficiency of blood and seminal loss; if the pulse is slightly tight and weak, it indicates seminal loss in men and … Read more

Dr. Li Ke Discusses the Treatise on Cold Damage

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Dr. Li Ke Discusses the Treatise on Cold Damage

【Introduction of the Expert】: Li Ke (a renowned TCM practitioner from Shanxi), Chief Consultant at the Classical TCM Clinical Research Institute of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine. He has dedicated himself to the study of medicine with a compassionate heart. Gifted with intelligence, although he has not been directly taught by famous masters, he has … Read more

How Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases Can Use Medicinal Pastes for Treatment

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How Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases Can Use Medicinal Pastes for Treatment

Mr. Yang, 78 years old, has suffered from hypertension for over 20 years. He usually has a weak constitution, experiences shortness of breath and fatigue, and has a pale complexion. In winter, he is particularly sensitive to cold, with cold extremities. Two years ago, he underwent coronary artery stenting due to stenosis and blockage. After … Read more