Heart Qi 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science: The Stories of Herbs from “Compendium of Materia Medica”

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science: The Stories of Herbs from "Compendium of Materia Medica"

Mei Quanxi Column Compendium of Materia Medica Volume Twelve: The Legend of Huang Jing XU Xuan’s “Records of the Divine” states: A maid from a wealthy family in Linchuan escaped into the deep mountains. After a long time, she found wild grass with lovely branches and leaves, took the roots to eat, and was never … Read more

Feeling Drained? Try the First Formula for Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens!

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Feeling Drained? Try the First Formula for Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens!

Read Traditional Chinese MedicineOnly Quality TCM Reading Editor’s Introduction Sometimes, one might think that after entering a period of rapid economic development, the newly wealthy Chinese are quite exhausted. The constant pressure to strive forward has made the hardworking Chinese people feel overwhelmed, and the phrase “feeling drained” has become a common self-deprecating remark. Under … Read more

Master Qiu Peiran: Supporting the Body and Eliminating Pathogens in Tumor Treatment

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▲ Qiu Peiran, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1913.1.10-2010.5.3) Qiu Peiran, the first Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was a chief physician and professor at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qiu Peiran treated various types of tumors, including the following situations: patients diagnosed with late-stage tumors who have lost the indication for surgery, patients … Read more

Welcoming the New Year with a TCM Formula to Drive Away Illness and Misfortune

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Welcoming the New Year with a TCM Formula to Drive Away Illness and Misfortune

As the sound of firecrackers bids farewell to the old year and the spring breeze brings warmth, we welcome the new year. New Year’s Eve is the last night of the year, and after tonight, we enter the beginning of the new year, the Spring Festival. Therefore, New Year’s Eve is a festival of bidding … Read more

Master Qiu Peiran: Supporting the Body and Eliminating Pathogens in Tumor Treatment

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Qiu Peiran, the first National Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a chief physician and professor at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qiu Peiran has treated various types of tumors, including the following situations: patients diagnosed with tumors at an advanced stage who have lost the indication for surgery; patients with confirmed tumors who … Read more

Effective Formula for Winter Cold with Qi Deficiency: Strengthening the Body and Expelling Cold

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By Luo Huachang, TCM Practitioner Ancient TCM emphasizes prevention to ensure public health. In the cold winter months, cases of cold-induced febrile diseases often occur. When the body is inadvertently invaded by cold pathogens, typical symptoms such as severe headaches and body aches may arise. For those with strong constitutions, the conventional method of using … Read more

Revered as the ‘First Formula for Supporting the Right and Expelling Pathogens’, Used Not Only for Colds and Coughs but Also for Many Other Remarkable Applications!

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Revered as the 'First Formula for Supporting the Right and Expelling Pathogens', Used Not Only for Colds and Coughs but Also for Many Other Remarkable Applications!

01Since the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), there has been an emphasis on the importance of the body’s zhengqi (正气, vital energy). Only when the zhengqi is abundant and strong can one resist the invasion of pathogens. This embodies the principle of “when zhengqi is present, evil cannot invade.” However, in reality, not everyone … Read more

Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Health Preservation and Treatment Principles – Supporting the Right Qi and Eliminating Pathogenic Factors

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Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Health Preservation and Treatment Principles - Supporting the Right Qi and Eliminating Pathogenic Factors

This article is summarized and organized based on the “Lecture Notes on the Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine” by Li Dexin, published by Renwei Press.Basic Treatment PrinciplesThe fundamental principle of treating diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is to seek the root cause of the illness. This principle serves as a guiding framework for … Read more

Daily Herb | Atractylodes

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Daily Herb | Atractylodes

Atractylodes is primarily used for conditions of Qi deficiency and excessive dampness or phlegm, and can treat symptoms such as decreased appetite and loose stools. Atractylodes is a medicinal herb that has the properties of promoting Qi, relieving pain, strengthening the spleen, and eliminating dampness. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers its nature to be slightly … Read more