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Clinical Application Experience of Chuanxiong by Renowned TCM Experts

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Clinical Application Experience of Chuanxiong by Renowned TCM Experts

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is the dried rhizome of the plant from the Umbelliferae family, primarily containing ferulic acid, ligustrazine, phenolic acids, organic acids, alkaloids, and volatile oils. Clinically, both raw Chuanxiong and wine-prepared Chuanxiong are commonly used. Chuanxiong has a pungent taste, a warm nature, and is associated with the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium meridians. … Read more

Clinical Applications of Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

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Author Hu Xianguo Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Also known as Quan Dang Gui, Gui Shen, Gui Wei, Gui Tou, and Jiu Dang Gui, it is the root of the perennial herb Angelica Sinensis from the Apiaceae family. 【Properties and Functions】 In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dang Gui is considered sweet, pungent, and warm, entering the … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to TCM Dietary Therapy and Medicinal Recipes

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Category One: Plant-Based Dietary Therapy Recipes Radish Porridge [Ingredients] Five large radishes. [Indications] Diabetes, dry tongue, dry mouth, frequent urination. [Method] Cook until soft, extract the juice, and mix with three cups of japonica rice and water, then cook into porridge. Wheat Porridge [Ingredients] Wheat, no specific quantity. [Indications] Diabetes, dry mouth. [Method] Rinse thoroughly, … Read more

Essential Techniques for Treating Heat Stroke

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Essential Techniques for Treating Heat Stroke

In the scorching summer heat, Are you experiencing poor appetite, abdominal pain, nausea, fatigue, and loose stools? Do you have significant muscle tension and discomfort across your entire back? Do you frequently have acne on your face and back? In Jiangnan, the humidity is high. Are you overweight, with an oily face, and a craving … Read more

Summer Heat Prevention Techniques in TCM: Cupping Therapy

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Summer Heat Prevention Techniques in TCM: Cupping Therapy

Traditional Chinese Medicine TechniquesHealth and WellnessCupping Techniques – Moving Cupping As summer temperatures rise, individuals exposed to high heat environments may experience symptoms such as excessive sweating, weakness in the limbs, dizziness, thirst, headaches, lack of concentration, blurred vision, tinnitus, and uncoordinated movements, with or without an increase in body temperature. These are signs of … Read more

Acupuncture Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Acupuncture Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Fine needle technique refers to the use of fine needles to stimulate acupuncture points on the body through specific techniques, aiming to unblock the meridians and regulate the internal organs, thereby achieving the goal of strengthening the body and expelling pathogens to treat diseases.The fine needle technique has a wide range of indications and is … Read more

Introduction to TCM Pills Series Four

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Introduction to TCM Pills Series Four

Zaizao Wan (Rebuilding Pill) 　　【Prescription】20g Qishe Meat (蕲蛇肉), 15g Quanxie (全蝎), 5g Dilong (地龙), 10g Jiangcan (僵蚕, stir-fried), 10g Chuan Shan Jia (穿山甲, processed), 10g Bao Gu (豹骨, processed), 5g Shexiang (麝香), 15g Water Buffalo Horn Powder (水牛角浓缩粉), 2.5g Artificial Niu Huang (人工牛黄), 10g Gui Jia (龟甲, processed), 10g Zhusha (朱砂), 20g Tianma (天麻), 20g … Read more

Lecture 9 on TCM Diagnosis: Wind Pathogenic Factors

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Lecture 9 on TCM Diagnosis: Wind Pathogenic Factors

Lecture on TCM Diagnosis Chapter Two: Pathogenic Diagnosis Section One: Diagnosis of the Six Excesses – Lecture 9: Wind Pathogenic Factors Question: What is the diagnosis of the Six Excesses? Answer: The Six Excesses include Wind (Feng), Cold (Han), Heat (Shu), Dampness (Shi), Dryness (Zao), and Fire (Huo). The diagnosis of the Six Excesses refers … Read more

Understanding Mixed Patterns of Deficiency and Excess in TCM

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Understanding Mixed Patterns of Deficiency and Excess in TCM

Understanding Mixed Patterns of Deficiency and Excess in TCM Question: How to distinguish between Xu Han (Deficiency Cold) and Shi Han (Excess Cold) patterns? Answer: Xu Han is a state of deficiency cold due to Yang deficiency, characterized by cold limbs, preference for warm drinks, aversion to cold, and a deep pulse. Shi Han is … Read more