Weekly Herb Lian Qiao (Forsythia) Swipe to see more 1 Lian Qiao, also known as Huang Hua Gan or Huang Shou Dan, is a deciduous shrub with golden yellow flowers resembling those of the forsythia, blooming in early spring. The branches are jointed, hollow between the joints, and the fruit can be used medicinally. 2 … Read more
Today, let’s talk about a beautiful and magical plant—Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle). Many friends are likely familiar with Jin Yin Hua, especially in summer when many enjoy brewing a cup of Jin Yin Hua tea to cool off. So, what are the magical effects of Jin Yin Hua? It is not just a simple “cool … Read more
Introduction: Learn about clearing heat and detoxifying herbs, and master the characteristics and clinical applications of Honeysuckle and Forsythia. After studying heat-clearing and fire-draining herbs and heat-clearing and damp-drying herbs, today we will begin learning about clearing heat and detoxifying herbs. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying Herbs Clearing heat and detoxifying herbs primarily function to clear … Read more
【Prescription】Shigao (Gypsum) 670g, Jinyinhua (Honeysuckle Flower) 134g, Xuanshen (Scrophularia) 107g, Dihuang (Rehmannia) 80g, Lianqiao (Forsythia) 67g, Zhizi (Gardenia) 67g, Tiandiding (Sweet Herb) 67g, Huangqin (Scutellaria) 67g, Longdan (Gentiana) 67g, Banlangen (Isatis) 67g, Zhimuh (Anemarrhena) 54g, Maidong (Ophiopogon) 54g. 【Formula Analysis】For exterior wind-heat, with simultaneous invasion of Wei Qi, treatment should primarily focus on clearing heat … Read more
Distinctive TCM Acupuncture Technique – Fire Needle Therapy Fire needle therapy, known in ancient times as “chuan ci” (焠刺) or “burning needle”, is a method that involves quickly inserting a needle that has been heated to red-hot into acupuncture points to treat diseases. The Ling Shu (灵枢) states: “Chuan ci refers to using a burning … Read more
Fire needle therapy, also known as “chuan ci” or “ran zhen” (one of the nine needle techniques), refers to the method of heating a specially designed needle until it is red hot and then quickly inserting it into specific areas or acupuncture points on the body. This technique utilizes the heat to warm and unblock … Read more
Bingpeng San originates from the Ming Dynasty book Wai Ke Zheng Zong, and is a topical preparation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) composed of Bing Pian (Borneol), Peng Sha (Borax), Zhu Sha (Cinnabar), and Xuan Ming Fen (Calamine). Each bottle contains 0.6 grams and is traditionally used in TCM for its effects of clearing heat … Read more