【Chinese Herbal Name】熟地黄 (Shu Di Huang) 【Alias】熟地 (Shu Di). 【English Name】Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata. 【Medicinal Part】The fresh tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa (Libosch.) of the Scrophulariaceae family, processed by steaming and drying. 【Plant Morphology】A perennial herb, 10 to 70 cm tall. The entire plant is covered with grayish-white long soft hairs and glandular hairs. The … Read more
When it comes to Astragalus (Huang Qi), it is a well-known figure in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), historically praised as the “king of tonics.” Astragalus, with a sweet and slightly warm nature, belongs to the Spleen and Lung meridians, acting like a “little sun” in our body, capable of tonifying Qi, stabilizing … Read more
Chronic Cough is definitely an Internal Injury Disease. During this pandemic, the most feared illnesses are probably cough and fever, as there is a concern about being infected by a virus. In daily life, aside from the so-called chronic bronchitis cough, there are many patients with chronic cough who endure it without seeking treatment, thinking … Read more
Dear parents, hello everyone. Today, we will continue discussing children’s external pathogens. The first stage of a cold should be handled properly. Previously, we discussed wind-cold (feng han) where the cold pathogen invades the body, causing symptoms like chills, clear nasal discharge, sneezing, and mild cough. This is known as wind-cold cold (feng han ganmao). … Read more
Yixian Pharmacy Professional, practical, and reliable public account Follow Yin deficiency constitution refers to a condition where there is insufficient yin fluid in the body due to dysfunction of the organs, leading to symptoms such as thirst, dry throat, and internal heat caused by yin deficiency. Common manifestations include flushed cheeks, heat in the palms … Read more
What is Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat? The primary function of Yin is to nourish and moisten the organs, while also restraining Yang to prevent its excessive outward expression. Yang is characterized by heat, movement, and elevation, whereas Yin corresponds to cold, stillness, and descent. When Yin is deficient and unable to restrain Yang, the … Read more
Author: Chen Chuxiong Reviewed by: Qiu Kaifeng Institution: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Source: Yixian Pharmacy The Yin deficiency constitution refers to a condition where there is insufficient Yin fluid in the body due to dysfunction of the organs, leading to symptoms such as thirst, dry throat, and internal heat due to Yin … Read more
What causes sweating during sleep? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is referred to as “night sweats” (dàohàn), characterized by abnormal sweating after falling asleep, which stops upon waking.Night sweats indicate a deficiency of Yin energy, which is cold, cool, and watery in nature, typical of Yin deficiency.When Yin is deficient, it cannot restrain Yang; … Read more
Uncle Wen says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine more beautiful, interesting, and closer to life Many people treat moxibustion like barbecuing and then question whether moxibustion is a scam. It’s not that moxibustion is a scam; it’s that you haven’t used the right method and haven’t grasped the essence of moxibustion, nor understood the responses of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a theory of body constitution that categorizes individuals into nine types. Each constitution requires different nurturing methods. Understanding your body constitution is akin to finding a health shortcut, allowing you to nourish your body through simple dietary therapy. Let’s explore which constitution you belong to and what foods you should … Read more