The Importance of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction: Effective Usage

The Importance of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction: Effective Usage

Click Above Text Follow Us Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long been recognized for its precise therapeutic effects, often leading to quick recovery. With the introduction of Western civilization, the promotion of “scientification” and “standardization” has influenced our TCM practices. This does not imply that scientification and standardization are incorrect; rather, they should be applied … Read more

What is “Phlegm-Dampness” in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

What is "Phlegm-Dampness" in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

In the theory of Zangxiang in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the “spleen” is not equivalent to the anatomical spleen, but rather a functional concept. For instance, the spleen is responsible for ascending clear qi, while the stomach is responsible for descending turbid qi. The spleen also governs the transformation and transportation of water and dampness. … Read more

The Harm of Phlegm-Dampness to the Human Body

The Harm of Phlegm-Dampness to the Human Body

What is “Phlegm-Dampness” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), how is it formed in the human body, how to identify and analyze the strange diseases caused by phlegm-dampness, and how to choose appropriate treatment methods and herbal formulas. What exactly is phlegm-dampness in TCM, and what strange diseases can it cause? Phlegm-dampness is formed due to … Read more

Essential Guide to Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Essential Guide to Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chinese Medicine Academy xyzych1988 This article is excerpted from the book “Tongue Diagnosis in Treating Diseases” published by the Academy of Chinese Medicine. For more details, click the “Read Original” link at the bottom left. Observing color, recognizing orifices, and discerning sounds and pulses are the profound methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to understand … Read more

How to Nourish Qi and Blood: 4 Effective Methods from Traditional Chinese Medicine

How to Nourish Qi and Blood: 4 Effective Methods from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Qi and Blood Deficiency refers to the conditions of Qi Xu (Qi Deficiency) and Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The result of Qi and Blood deficiency can lead to a decline in organ function and cause premature aging.Qi Xu: This indicates a decline in organ function and poor resistance to disease. … Read more

Understanding Yin Deficiency and Excess Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Yin Deficiency and Excess Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

What is Yin Deficiency and Excess Heat? What is Excess Heat? Yin deficiency and excess heat is a term frequently used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The heat associated with Yin deficiency is referred to as “excess heat”. Many people do not fully understand the true meaning of Yin deficiency and excess heat. To understand … Read more

Introduction to Wind-Heat Cold

Introduction to Wind-Heat Cold

Common cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind evil or seasonal viruses, leading to dysfunction of the lung’s defensive Qi, with clinical manifestations including nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, headache, chills, fever, general discomfort, and floating pulse. It can occur throughout the year, particularly in spring and winter. So, … Read more

How to Deal with Common Spring Wind-Heat Colds?

How to Deal with Common Spring Wind-Heat Colds?

– Tao Yuan Ren Yi – Common Spring Wind-Heat Colds, How to Deal with Them? Colds are generally divided into two main categories: Wind-Heat colds and Wind-Cold colds. The causes, symptoms, treatment principles, and medications for these two types of colds differ significantly. Let’s explore this together! VLO· One Wind-Heat Cold Wind-Heat colds occur due … Read more

Common Symptoms of Wind-Cold Cold and the Importance of Timely Treatment

Common Symptoms of Wind-Cold Cold and the Importance of Timely Treatment

【Common Symptoms】Severe chills, mild fever, no sweating, headache, body aches, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, or itchy nose with sneezing, occasional clear nasal discharge, itchy throat, cough with thin white phlegm, no thirst or preference for hot drinks, thin white and moist tongue coating, floating or tight pulse。 People often say that they recognize … Read more

What Diseases Can Tuina Treat?

What Diseases Can Tuina Treat?

Tuina, also known as massage, is a manual therapy method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that can be used not only for preventive health care but also for disease treatment and functional rehabilitation. Unlike medications, tuina does not have side effects and has a wide range of indications, covering various clinical diseases, primarily focusing on … Read more