“Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage) originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty, authored by Zhang Ji (also known as Zhongjing). This text is selected from the Ming Dynasty edition of “Zhongjing Quanshu – Reprint of the Song Version of Shang Han Lun” by Zhao Kaimei. The numbered references following the original text were added … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Yin and Yang are interdependent and complementary. The kidneys are responsible for storing essence, which is divided into Yin and Yang. Yang can transform into Yin, but the function of Yang relies on Kidney Yin. Therefore, they mutually depend on and support each other. For patients with chronic illnesses, … Read more
To prevent not finding it next time To achieve longevity and avoid illness, it all depends on balancing Yin and Yang. Hello everyone, I am Dr. Jia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we believe that Yin and Yang are fundamental to a person’s health. If one can maintain a state of abundant and balanced Yin … Read more
Click the blue text to follow “Medical Voice with Cui Song” Last week we discussed how to replenish “Qi deficiency” and “Blood deficiency” ➦ Peiqi: My redness indicates good Qi and Blood, those with insufficient Qi and Blood should take a look! Today we continue to talk about how to replenish “Yang deficiency” and “Yin … Read more
1. Harmonizing Yin and Yang is the Method of Treating Disease Frequent urination, irritability, and leg cramps are interconnected symptoms that testify to the deficiency of Yin in the Ying (nutritive) aspect. When Ying Yin is deficient, it generates internal heat; this internal heat forces Yin to descend, leading to frequent urination. Internal heat disturbs … Read more
Ai Jiu (Moxibustion) Ai Jiu is primarily made from mugwort (艾绒, ài róng), which has aromatic properties. The warmth and unique scent released during burning can quickly open the body’s meridians, accelerate blood circulation, and achieve the purpose of strengthening the body and expelling pathogens. Through its effects of warming the meridians, dispelling cold, promoting … Read more
Hello, friends! Today, let’s talk about:Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens For detailed content, please listen to the audio explanation below: Excerpt from “Men Chunde’s Clinical Essentials of Traditional Chinese Medicine”Strengthening the Body and Expelling PathogensMr. Pang, an elderly man over 80 years old, went out in early winter and felt cold. After returning home, … Read more
Introduction: The saying “Fresh ginger disperses while dried ginger can both disperse and retain” summarizes the contrasting properties of ginger in terms of its dispersing (走) and retaining (守) effects. Ginger is one of the essential spices in the kitchen and is also recorded in ancient TCM texts as a medicinal food (药食同源品). However, the … Read more
The Effects and Functions of Dried Ginger 1. Warming the Middle and Dispelling Cold This herb is pungent, hot, and dry, primarily entering the spleen and stomach, excelling at warming the middle and dispelling cold, and invigorating spleen yang. It is suitable for all cold conditions of the spleen and stomach, whether due to external … Read more
The Origin of Lesser Heat Lesser Heat (Xiao Shu) is the eleventh of the twenty-four solar terms, occurring on July 7 or 8 each year when the sun reaches the longitude of 105°. The term “heat” indicates warmth, and Lesser Heat signifies a milder heat that is not yet intense. As we approach the solar … Read more