Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) Source This product is the dried root of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). Related Names White Ginger (Bai Jiang), Uniform Ginger (Jun Jiang), Dried Fresh Ginger (Gan Sheng Jiang) Origin Widely cultivated in central, southeastern, and southwestern China. Harvesting and Processing Harvested in winter, the stems, leaves, and fibrous roots are … Read more

12 Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas for Eliminating Dampness

12 Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas for Eliminating Dampness

Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Recommended Traditional Chinese Medicine for Wellness See more wellness articlesWelcome to click the business card below to followTraditional Chinese Medicine for Wellness Dampness is a widespread pathogenic factor that can lead to numerous diseases. Its nature is sticky, and damp diseases often develop slowly, lingering after onset and are difficult to … Read more

12 Effective Formulas to Eliminate Dampness and Its Various Pathogenic Effects

12 Effective Formulas to Eliminate Dampness and Its Various Pathogenic Effects

It is easy to remove a thousand cold ailments, but difficult to eliminate dampness. Dampness is the source of myriad diseases, and its harm to the human body is slow and insidious. Dampness is sticky and turbid, like oil in flour. When dampness combines with cold, it is called cold-damp; with heat, it is damp-heat; … Read more

12 Effective Formulas to Eliminate Dampness and Its Various Pathogenic Effects

12 Effective Formulas to Eliminate Dampness and Its Various Pathogenic Effects

It is easy to remove a thousand cold ailments, but difficult to eliminate dampness. Dampness is the source of myriad diseases, and its harm to the human body is slow and insidious. Dampness is sticky and turbid, like oil in flour. When dampness combines with cold, it is called cold-damp; with heat, it is damp-heat; … Read more

Understanding Damp Obstruction in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Damp Obstruction in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Damp Obstruction in Traditional Chinese Medicine Damp Obstruction Damp obstruction refers to the stagnation of dampness in the middle jiao (中焦, zhōng jiāo), leading to weakened transportation and transformation functions, characterized clinically by fullness and distension in the epigastric and abdominal regions, heaviness in the limbs, and sluggish appetite. In ancient texts, it was … Read more

Treatment of Upper Jiao Damp-Heat Syndrome

Treatment of Upper Jiao Damp-Heat Syndrome

Treatment of Upper Jiao Damp-Heat Syndrome Continuation from last issue: Overview of Damp-Heat Diseases 1. Characteristics of the Syndrome The Upper Jiao Damp-Heat syndrome represents the initial stage of damp-heat disease. The path of pathogenic invasion is primarily through the mouth and nose. It may occur due to the combination of damp and heat evils … Read more

Understanding Summer Wind-Heat Colds: Identifying Symptoms for Effective Treatment

Understanding Summer Wind-Heat Colds: Identifying Symptoms for Effective Treatment

Summer is here happy in summer Is there a seasonal aspect to colds? What are “Wind-Cold Colds” and “Wind-Heat Colds”? What should you do if you catch a cold in summer? How can you prevent it for children and the elderly at home? This article will help you understand seasonal colds, and easily master daily … Read more

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Powder Formulations

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Powder Formulations

In Si Ni San (Four Reversal Powder), Chai Hu (Bupleurum) is used. Sha Yao (Peony), Zhi Shi (Bitter Orange), and Gan Cao (Licorice) are essential. This addresses the condition of Yang Qi stagnation leading to reversal. It effectively soothes the liver and regulates the spleen. Si Ni Tang (Four Reversal Decoction) warms the middle and … Read more

Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Powder Formulations (Part II)

Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Powder Formulations (Part II)

Author: Zhao Yinming In Si Ni San (Four Reversal Powder), Chai Hu (Bupleurum) is used. Sha Yao (Peony), Zhi Shi (Bitter Orange), and Gan Cao (Licorice) are essential. This addresses Yang constraint leading to reversal. It smooths the liver and regulates the spleen, achieving remarkable effects. Wen Zhong San Han (Four Reversal Decoction) is used. … Read more