Harmonizing Yin and Yang to restore their integrated state is the key to preventing and treating insomnia in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Insomnia is not merely a physical issue; it can also involve psychological and social factors. TCM believes that sleep relies on the harmony of Yin and Yang. When Yin and Yang are imbalanced, … Read more
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
Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease primarily affecting the exocrine glands. Due to the immune inflammatory response mainly manifesting in the epithelial cells of the exocrine glands, patients typically present with dry mouth and dry eyes due to impaired function of the salivary and lacrimal glands. Additionally, other exocrine glands and organs outside … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang Some predecessors in the field of traditional Chinese medicine have mastered the use of certain herbs to an extraordinary degree, benefiting countless patients. For example, Zhang Xichun is known for his adept use of Sheng Shi Gao (Raw … Read more
Although it is already autumn, we are still in the heat of summer, so we can continue to focus on nourishing Yang. I wonder if everyone has been proactive about this, but there is a group of friends who are quite troubled. Their bodies are clearly cold, especially in the lower jiao (lower abdomen), experiencing … Read more
“Understanding Bai Shao” by Zhu Shuigen / Seal Carving Bai Shao (White Peony) is the root of the plant Paonia lactiflora (cultivated variety) and Paonia veitchii. The Bai Shao used in China today is mostly derived from the roots of Paonia lactiflora and its variant Paonia veitchii, which are dried after boiling. It grows in … Read more
Author: Tu Hao, Chief Pharmacist, Third People’s Hospital of Hubei Province People often feel dryness in their bodies, experiencing symptoms of yin deficiency such as irregular menstruation and a pale complexion. Bai Shao (白芍, White Peony) is commonly used in autumn due to its properties of nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, and stopping sweating, as well … Read more
01Medicinal Parts The fresh tubers of Rehmannia glutinosa (Sheng Di Huang) from the family Scrophulariaceae, processed by steaming and drying. 02Alias Shu Di (熟地). 03Plant Morphology Perennial herb, 10-70 cm tall. The whole plant is covered with grayish-white long soft hairs and glandular hairs. The roots are thick, fleshy, tuberous, cylindrical or spindle-shaped. The stem … Read more
The Distinct Effects of Raw and Cooked Rehmannia Rehmannia Rehmannia has two medicinal properties, which can be warming or cooling. Rehmannia can be divided into Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia) and Shu Di Huang (Cooked Rehmannia). According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, “Raw Rehmannia is very cold and cools the blood, suitable for blood … Read more
Rehmannia Glutinosa (熟地黄, Shú Dì Huáng) is a commonly used tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has a sweet and slightly warm nature, entering the Heart, Liver, and Kidney meridians, and is known for its blood-nourishing and yin-replenishing properties. Clinically, it is often used for various syndromes caused by blood deficiency, commonly combined with … Read more