Cinnamon (肉桂, Rougui) has effects on strengthening the spleen and warming the stomach. Additionally, it has the ability to dispel wind and cold, and it is beneficial for women in regulating menstrual blood. For men experiencing impotence, cinnamon can also be used for adjustment, as it has warming kidney and yang-enhancing effects. Furthermore, cinnamon possesses … Read more
Cinnamon is effective in warming the interior, alleviating cold pain, promoting blood circulation, and regulating menstruation. It can also tonify fire and support Yang, guiding fire back to its source. It is commonly used for conditions such as kidney Yang deficiency, decline of Mingmen fire leading to impotence, coldness in the uterus, cold pain in … Read more
Cinnamon bark contains volatile oil 1%–2%, with the main component being cinnamaldehyde 75%–90%, and contains small amounts of cinnamyl acetate, phenylpropyl acetate, etc. It also contains mucilage, tannins and other compounds. 【Pharmacological Effects】 (1) Antibacterial Effect: Cinnamon oil has a strong antibacterial effect, being more effective against Gram-positive bacteria than Gram-negative bacteria. Due to its … Read more
Currently, aging has become a global concern. The theory of Jing-Qi-Shen (精气神) based on the concept of Qi and meridians states: “Jing is the origin of life, Qi is the driving force of life, and Shen is the manifestation of life.” This holistic view explains key scientific issues such as the formation of life, the … Read more
For kidney Yang deficiency, generally, Yang deficiency leads to coldness, and the tongue shows: pale and tender tongue body, fat tongue shape, white and thick tongue coating; typical symptoms include: pale complexion, aversion to cold, cold limbs, clear and frequent urination, nocturia, shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness in the lower back and knees, intolerance to … Read more