Friends who often visit TCM practitioners should know that in herbal prescriptions, you often see herbs like Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), and Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes). Are these herbs as commonly used as regular cold medicines? Yes, they are used even more frequently than cold medicines … Read more
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It is the season for colds, and many people are falling ill, asking what medicine to take. Faced with a dizzying array of cold medications in pharmacies, it can be hard to choose. Here, I summarize the confusions faced by many. Whether it is influenza or a common cold, although they are quite different, they … Read more
To solidify the implementation of the “Health Shanghai Action (2022-2024)” activities related to “Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Guidance for Health,” under the guidance of the Shanghai Health Promotion Committee Office, the Shanghai Institute of Inheritance and Guidance Medicine is conducting public welfare activities combining online video teaching with offline health dissemination aimed at youth students, … Read more
Immunity is like a wall that protects the body from external invasions. In past treatments, it has been observed that individuals with strong immunity have better defenses against viruses, and their bodily responses after viral infections are generally milder. The “Huangdi Neijing” states: “When the righteous qi is preserved within, evil cannot invade.” In simpler … Read more
In the understanding of most people, leaving the cupping jar on for a long time will result in blisters. However, this is not the case. The formation of blisters is due to the presence of phlegm-dampness (痰湿 zhān shī) in the body or the local area where cupping is applied, rather than simply being a … Read more
Nowadays, children are cherished by their parents. Many parents report that their children’s immunity declines after entering kindergarten, often experiencing fever, cough, abdominal pain, etc. Parents can learn pediatric tuina at home to help improve their children’s immunity and achieve health maintenance and disease treatment. Next, let’s understand pediatric tuina and learn some techniques that … Read more
Are you worried when your baby gets sick and refuses to take medicine or get injections? Are you distressed by your baby’s poor appetite affecting their growth and development? In addition to medication and injections, there is a very healthy and natural therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is Tuina (推拿). What is Pediatric … Read more
Introduction: Winter is a peak season for colds. Wearing too many clothes can lead to a Wind-Heat cold, while wearing too few can result in a Wind-Cold cold. However, many people struggle to distinguish between the two. Let’s explore this topic together. How to Differentiate Between ‘Wind-Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat’ Colds Wind-Cold Cold Symptoms: Chills, no … Read more
This official account is from the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Capital TCM” above to follow. Source: China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Author: Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Lu Weimin As the saying goes, “During the minor cold, the temperature can drop … Read more