Seven Major Qi-Boosting Chinese Herbs to Keep in Mind

Seven Major Qi-Boosting Chinese Herbs to Keep in Mind

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– (1) Ren Shen (Ginseng). Since ancient times, ginseng has been regarded as a precious tonic. Many elderly, weak, and emaciated patients, who have suffered from prolonged illnesses, can often be revived from the brink of death with a cup of ginseng soup. Thus, the ancients claimed it has the power to support the weak … Read more

Common Herbs for Tonifying Qi, Nourishing Blood, Moistening Yin, and Reinforcing Yang

Common Herbs for Tonifying Qi, Nourishing Blood, Moistening Yin, and Reinforcing Yang

Among the vast family of Chinese herbs, many are recorded in ancient texts for their longevity-promoting effects. These herbs generally have tonifying properties and can also treat diseases, thus benefiting those who are ill and strengthening those who are healthy. They can be used in formulas or taken individually. Today, we will introduce some common … Read more

Shi Enjun: The Fundamental Formula for Treating Qi Deficiency with Damp-Heat Syndrome! Five Clinical Cases of Shi Yushu’s Yiqi Jiedu Decoction

Shi Enjun: The Fundamental Formula for Treating Qi Deficiency with Damp-Heat Syndrome! Five Clinical Cases of Shi Yushu's Yiqi Jiedu Decoction

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical TCM Studies The Yiqi Jiedu Decoction (益气解毒汤) was formulated by Shi Yushu, the first president of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (formerly Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine). Due to the prevalence of damp-heat in central Guizhou, this formula was created … Read more

Fundamental Formula for Treating Qi Deficiency with Damp-Heat Syndrome: Five Clinical Cases of Shiyushu Yiqi Jiedu Decoction

Fundamental Formula for Treating Qi Deficiency with Damp-Heat Syndrome: Five Clinical Cases of Shiyushu Yiqi Jiedu Decoction

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source|China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Written by|He Qian, Jiangkou County People’s Hospital, Tongren City, Guizhou Province; Shi Enjun, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Yiqi Jiedu Decoction was formulated by Mr. Shi Yushu, the first president of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (formerly … Read more

Essential Knowledge for Health Preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Essential Knowledge for Health Preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Drinking Ginger Soup in Winter: During the winter, temperatures are low, and the body tends to sweat easily. Drinking ginger soup can increase the body’s metabolic rate, generate more heat, and maintain immune function. 2. Eating More Vegetables in Spring: The spring climate is mild, making it suitable to consume fresh vegetables. This increases … Read more

Gui: Reproductive Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietary Therapy

Gui: Reproductive Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietary Therapy

Promote recovery of the body Assist in disease treatment Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietary Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long held the belief that “medicinal food comes from the same source.” Dietary therapy has been widely accepted by the public as a method for prevention and auxiliary treatment of diseases. TCM dietary therapy … Read more

Nourishing Health in Autumn: Try These Medicinal Dishes

Nourishing Health in Autumn: Try These Medicinal Dishes

“ Autumn is the season of growth and maturity, a time when Yang energy converges and Yin energy rises. Recently, a nationwide “plummeting” temperature has occurred, and while we ensure proper warmth, we should also prioritize autumn health maintenance as soon as possible~ ” To appropriately nourish the body in autumn, consider choosing several suitable … Read more

150 Traditional Chinese Medicinal Dishes (Part 1)

150 Traditional Chinese Medicinal Dishes (Part 1)

【Dish Name】 Bai Ji Bing Tang Yan Wo (White Atractylodes and Rock Sugar Bird’s Nest)【Characteristics】 Nourishes the lungs and yin, stops cough and bleeding. Suitable for hemoptysis due to pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis in the elderly, emphysema, and asthma.【Ingredients】 10g bird’s nest, 15g Bai Ji (White Atractylodes)【Source】 Folk recipe【Preparation Process】 Prepare the bird’s nest as … Read more

Development of Medicinal Cuisine Products in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Are They Food or Medicine? How to Manage and Choose?

The National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation recently issued a joint announcement, including nine substances such as Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum), and Tian Ma (Gastrodia elata) in the catalog of substances that are traditionally both food and medicinal materials. In Chinese traditional dietary … Read more

The Art of Medicinal Soup: Seven Practical Combinations for Enhanced Efficacy

The Art of Medicinal Soup: Seven Practical Combinations for Enhanced Efficacy

(Image source: Baidu Images) When it comes to making soup, it is deeply ingrained in the culture of Guangdong. The locals emphasize the concept of “药食同源” (yào shí tóng yuán), meaning that food and medicine share the same source. Guangdong’s famous soups are known for their medicinal properties, and by adding certain herbs according to … Read more