Essential Formulas from the Golden Chamber

Essential Formulas from the Golden Chamber

1. Guo Lou Gui Zhi Tang (Trichosanthes and Cinnamon Decoction) For Taiyang syndrome with a deep and slow pulse, when the body feels like it is about to convulse, use three to five pieces of Guo Lou (Trichosanthes root), ginger, cinnamon, and Shao Yao (Peony), with two pieces of Gan Cao (Licorice) and twelve dates. … Read more

Effective Use of Astragalus in Herbal Medicine

Effective Use of Astragalus in Herbal Medicine

Effective Use of Astragalus in Herbal Medicine Tianjin/Wang Yan The Qing Dynasty physician Xu Huixi stated: “The use of herbs may depend on their aroma, flavor, color, shape, quality, nature, the time of their harvest, or the place of their production.” This is almost a traditional principle for exploring the medicinal properties of Chinese herbs, … Read more

7 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold Common Cold: Recommended for Collection

7 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold Common Cold: Recommended for Collection

As autumn transitions to winter, the temperature difference between morning and evening is significant, making it easy to catch a cold and suffer from a wind-cold common cold. If you experience the following symptoms, you are likely suffering from a wind-cold common cold: extreme sensitivity to cold, accompanied by slight fever, no sweating, headache, body … Read more

Understanding and Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding and Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Every winter, catching a cold has almost become a standard experience for many people… Actually, it’s not a big deal; for young people, even without medication, they can tough it out for a few days and recover on their own. However, the elderly and children should take it seriously to avoid lingering issues like cough … Read more