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The Key to Treating External Pathogenic Diseases: Addressing Dampness When Sweating Does Not Resolve

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The Key to Treating External Pathogenic Diseases: Addressing Dampness When Sweating Does Not Resolve

Introduction: The presence or absence of sweating in external pathogenic diseases is crucial for recovery. However, when sweating does not resolve the condition, the external pathogenic factors are either “wind or dampness.” Pei Yongqing elaborated on his clinical thoughts and experiences regarding this matter.In treating external pathogenic surface conditions, doctors generally employ the “sweating method” … Read more

How Should People with Kidney Yang Deficiency Regulate Their Health? What Chinese Patent Medicines Can Remove Dampness from the Body?

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How Should People with Kidney Yang Deficiency Regulate Their Health? What Chinese Patent Medicines Can Remove Dampness from the Body?

Kidney Yang can be likened to the fire of the human body, which is fundamental to maintaining Yang Qi. Just as a pot requires fuel, insufficient Kidney Yang leads to a state of quietness and suppression in bodily functions that should be active and “boiling.” This can result in symptoms such as cold intolerance, cold … Read more

Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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