Fengchi Point / 1 Fengchi – Awakens the Mind and Opens the Senses, Enhances Hearing and Vision The Fengchi point, also known as Refu point, is located at the nape of the neck, just below the occipital bone, aligned with the Fengfu point, in the depression between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the upper trapezius muscle. … Read more
Ear Apex Bloodletting—Acu-point Bloodletting Therapy The Ear Apex point, also known as Er Yong, is located at the tip of the ear’s helix, at the junction of zones 6 and 7 of the auricle. Below it, the auriculotemporal nerve and posterior auricular artery are distributed, making it one of the commonly used extraordinary points in … Read more
10 Common Medicinal Dishes for Hypertension of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Type Hypertension can occur in individuals with different constitutions. Among hypertensive patients, some may have Yang deficiency, Qi stagnation, Phlegm-dampness, or Blood stasis constitutions, among others. Therefore, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dietary therapy for hypertension emphasizes tailored treatment based on individual constitution, … Read more
Last week, a patient presented with recurrent fever, having received intravenous therapy for 5 days at the hospital. On the morning of the fifth day, his temperature was 38.5°C before the infusion and dropped to 38.2°C afterward. Out of options, he was referred to me for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). After my examination, I prescribed … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) has various effects and can be used to treat multiple cardiovascular diseases. Firstly, Poria has a diuretic and dampness-resolving effect, which can be used to treat edema and urinary difficulties. Secondly, Poria strengthens the spleen, making it useful for treating spleen and stomach deficiency, as well as poor appetite. Additionally, Poria has … Read more
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EditorIntroduction On November 13, the first “Clinical Practice Guidelines for Hypertension in China” was released, lowering the standard for hypertension to ≥130/80 mmHg, which sparked heated discussions. Western medicine measures blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer, while recent research has summarized that hypertension also has specific manifestations in TCM pulse diagnosis. It is not just the … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi), also known as Huang Qi or Huang Zhi, is the root of the leguminous plant Astragalus membranaceus, a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Astragalus is believed to have the effects of tonifying Qi, stabilizing the exterior, promoting diuresis, and generating muscle tissue from toxins, and is … Read more
Author | Zhang Jingyi Editor | Chunfeng Reviewer | Xiao Ye Recently, an uncle came to see me for treatment. He mentioned that he has been feeling dizzy and lightheaded, with everything around him spinning, occasionally accompanied by headaches. After taking many medications without improvement, he sought my help for some traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) … Read more
