The Impact of Safflower on Male and Female Fertility: Insights from “Empresses in the Palace”

The Impact of Safflower on Male and Female Fertility: Insights from "Empresses in the Palace"

Author: Ren Guiling, Ordos Central Hospital In the drama “Empresses in the Palace,” the usually domineering Hua Fei has her own troubles, asking, “Everyone can give birth, why can’t I?” After drinking the “miscarriage medicine” given by Duan Fei, Hua Fei suffers a miscarriage. In retaliation, Hua Fei forces Duan Fei to drink a pot … Read more

Comprehensive Guidelines for Moxibustion: Precautions Before, During, and After Treatment

Comprehensive Guidelines for Moxibustion: Precautions Before, During, and After Treatment

Precautions Before Moxibustion: 1. Since moxibustion should not be exposed to wind, please close doors and windows before treatment; the room should not be ventilated. This applies in summer as well; do not ventilate or turn on the air conditioning. 2. Do not perform moxibustion immediately after eating; wait at least 1 hour after a … Read more

Understanding Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. What is Blood StasisBlood stasis: refers to a type of syndrome in TCM diagnosis. Blood stasis indicates that blood circulation is obstructed, leading to stagnant blood. The syndrome of blood stasis can be seen in many diseases. Generally speaking, whenever blood leaves the meridians and cannot dissipate in time, or when blood flow is … Read more