Introduction: Mr. Tao Yufeng has compiled 24 clinical treatment references for “Cang Zhu” based on ancient texts, the experiences of medical practitioners throughout history, and his own clinical insights, which are worth learning and collecting. 1 Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) promotes sweating and is more effective than Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes); it supplements and eliminates dampness, … Read more
Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis), Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), and Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense) are collectively known as “San Huang”. They all possess the ability to clear heat and dry dampness. The “San Huang” herbs are cold in nature and clear heat, with a bitter taste that helps to dry dampness and has the function of … Read more
Today, Brother Jie will discuss these four herbs, which may not be favored by everyone. Why? Because they are all bitter herbs, cold herbs, and purgative herbs.Everyone thinks they are very deficient, and these bitter cold herbs are useless for them.But I tell you, the current basics are almost never purely deficient; more often, they … Read more
The Three Huang Brothers—Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis), Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), and Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense)—are well-known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Although they share many common characteristics, they also possess distinct differences. How can we differentiate between them? Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis) Huang Qin is the dried root of the plant Scutellaria baicalensis, belonging … Read more
1. Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis) Properties: Bitter, cold. Meridians: Lung, Gallbladder, Spleen, Stomach. Effect Analysis: Huang Qin has the ability to clear heat and dry dampness, as well as to drain fire and detoxify, particularly effective in clearing damp-heat from the upper and middle jiao. 2. Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) Properties: Bitter, cold. Meridians: Heart, … Read more
Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmannia Root) is derived from the tuberous roots of the herbaceous plant Rehmannia glutinosa, belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family, which is processed through steaming. It has a sweet and warm nature, entering the liver and kidney meridians. Its properties are nourishing and moistening, making it an excellent tonic for replenishing blood and … Read more
Wubai San (Five Whites Powder) ［Formula］Bai Wei (Cynanchum atratum), Bai Ji (Bletilla striata), Bai Lian (Dioscorea opposita), Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica), Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), Qing Dai (Indigo naturalis), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea), Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense), Da Huang (Rheum palmatum), Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon), Sheng Di Yu (Rehmannia glutinosa) each 30g; Zhuan Long Gu … Read more
When it comes to “damp-heat,” many might think of issues like “heat in the upper body, oily skin, and acne.” However, the health problems caused by damp-heat are more often manifested in the lower jiao (lower abdomen), commonly presenting as dampness, itching, and odor in the genital areas, along with frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, … Read more