Sun Guangrong’s Fu Zheng Qu Xie Zhong He Tang (Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogenic Factors Decoction) (Basic Formula)1) Composition:Sheng Sha Shen (Raw Ginseng) 10g, Sheng Bei Huang Qi (Raw Astragalus) 15g, Zi Dan Shen (Purple Salvia) 10g, Bei Chai Hu (Bupleurum) 12g, Chuan Yu Jin (Chuan Yujin) 12g, Zhi Xiang Fu (Processed Cyperus) 12g, … Read more
Safflower (Hong Hua) is known for its ability to invigorate blood circulation, dispel blood stasis, and has anti-cancer properties. It is also used to promote menstruation, alleviate food stagnation, and relieve pain. Alias:Du Hong Hua, Huai Hong, Chuan Hong Hua, Cao Hong Hua, Ci Hong Hua, Hong Lan Hua Taste and Properties:Pungent and bitter, slightly … Read more
Safflower (Honghua) is the dried flower of the plant from the Asteraceae family. It is harvested in summer when the flowers change from yellow to red, taking care not to damage the base ovary. The flowers are cleaned of impurities and dried in the shade or with gentle heat; the best quality is soft and … Read more
In the early Tang Dynasty, the Medicine King Sun Simiao traveled with his disciples from Zhongnan Mountain to Qingcheng Mountain in Sichuan to collect medicinal herbs. One day, the master and his disciple rested in a forest of towering green pines. Suddenly, they saw a large female crane playing in the water with several yellow-billed … Read more
The concept of stasis (yuxue) originated in the Huangdi Neijing and was named in the Jinkui Yaolue. When discussing methods for invigorating blood and resolving stasis, many practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) might first think of the Qing Dynasty physician Wang Qingren, as many of his formulas are deeply rooted in the philosophy of … Read more
Ancient physicians saved lives and added vibrant strokes to the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Among them, one physician is known as the “Master of Blood Stasis”. He proposed the theory that “the cause of all diseases is due to blood stasis” and, combining over 40 years of clinical practice, authored the book Yilin … Read more
Blood stasis is a significant issue that requires attention. Blood stasis in the head can lead to cerebral infarction, in the heart to myocardial infarction, and in the legs to varicose veins… Blood stasis in any part of the body results in various adverse conditions. Invigorating blood and resolving stasis is a lifelong task for … Read more
Bai Shao (White Peony) has a sour and bitter taste, is slightly cold in nature, and enters the Liver (Gan) and Spleen (Pi) meridians; Chi Shao (Red Peony) has a bitter taste, is slightly cold, and enters the Liver meridian. In terms of efficacy: Bai Shao and Chi Shao have significant differences in their … Read more
Guasha (刮痧) is a traditional therapy that involves scraping along the meridians (经络) and specific acupuncture points (穴位) or certain areas of the skin. Through beneficial stimulation, it causes local congestion, improving microcirculation. It can expel pathogenic factors, dispel wind and cold, clear heat and dampness, invigorate blood circulation, relieve pain, and enhance the body’s … Read more
Introduction The blood stasis constitution is characterized by changes in hemodynamics due to various reasons, leading to slowed blood flow or local blood stasis, and even extravasation of blood outside the vessels. Individuals with a blood stasis constitution typically present with a dull complexion, dark lips, dark circles under the eyes, rough skin, easy bruising, … Read more