1. Huai Shan Dang Shen Quail Soup Ingredients: Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) 15g, Huai Shan (Chinese yam) 15g, 2 quails, 250g lean meat, 3 slices of ginger. Effect: Strengthens the spleen and benefits the stomach, effective for loss of appetite and indigestion due to spleen and stomach deficiency, with dietary therapeutic benefits. 2. Wu Zhi … Read more
Promoting traditional Chinese medicine culture, advocating a natural lifestyle.Follow us, and return to your true self. Click to start reading and healing with music Everyone learns about longevity, yet fails to realize that longevity is in the present, My method is simple and easy, just make porridge to nourish the spirit. Cooking porridge does not … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the piwei (spleen and stomach) is regarded as the foundation of postnatal life, responsible for the transformation and transportation of nutrients from food and water, providing nourishment and energy to the body. However, due to modern lifestyles and dietary habits, issues with the spleen and stomach have become increasingly common. … Read more
Click AboveBlue Text Follow! Inheriting Traditional Chinese Medicine culture, we aim to be your health steward. Cupping therapy, also known as sliding cupping, involves applying a layer of lubricant such as petroleum jelly or lard to the skin or the rim of the cup before the cupping process. The cup is then applied to the … Read more
Moxibustion has significant effects, is simple and easy to perform, and is economical and practical, with almost no adverse reactions. However, during the moxibustion process, it is essential to follow the principles of conditioning and operational methods carefully. 1. The Order of Moxibustion is Important “In moxibustion, one should first treat the Yang and then … Read more
1. Precautions for Moxibustion: While moxibustion is beneficial, it is crucial not to perform it blindly. 1. You should wait 2 hours after moxibustion before taking a shower. It is best to shower and dry off before performing moxibustion. Avoid washing hands with cold water, drinking cold beverages, or eating cold foods, including fruits. 2. … Read more
What does it mean to have both damp-heat and yin deficiency in the body? Individuals with damp-heat typically have a yellow and greasy tongue coating, while those with yin deficiency often experience symptoms such as easily getting overheated, mouth ulcers, swollen gums, yellow urine, five hearts heat (palms and soles feeling hot), and a red … Read more
Understanding Damp-Heat Damp and Heat are two distinct pathogenic factors; each can be eliminated individually (by expelling dampness or clearing heat), but when they intertwine, it becomes very difficult to regulate. Ancient texts have long discussed damp-heat, stating, “Damp and heat stew together, like oil wrapped in flour,” and “due to dampness, it feels like … Read more
When we consult a TCM practitioner, they often tell patients that they have a damp-heat constitution or phlegm-damp constitution. So, what exactly is damp-heat? What is damp-heat? How is it formed? Damp-heat is a combination of two pathogenic factors from the six excesses, namely dampness (shī zhāi) and heat (rè zhāi). Dampness refers to the … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire are considered the six climatic changes in nature, referred to as Liù Qì. The movement and transformation of these six climatic factors are known as the six transformations, which determine the seasonal climate changes: spring wind, summer heat (fire), autumn dryness, winter cold, … Read more