In the solar term of Xiaoman (小满), all things grow, yet they are not fully ripe. Wheat reaches this stage of Xiaoman but is not yet fully mature, hence the name. During the Xiaoman solar term, temperatures rise significantly. How can we healthily cope with the hot summer? Firstly, the ancients believed that a strong … Read more
Damp-Cold and Damp-Heat are the two primary forms of dampness present in the human body. Individuals with dampness in their bodies are generally classified into Damp-Cold and Damp-Heat constitutions. If one cannot clearly identify their constitution, the efforts to eliminate dampness often yield minimal results. This aligns with the ancient saying that while cold can … Read more
The Lower Jiao Damp-Heat Syndrome may arise from unresolved damp-heat in the Middle Jiao gradually transmitting to the Lower Jiao, or due to damp-heat pathogenic factors invading the Lower Jiao. The affected areas are primarily the bladder, small intestine, and large intestine. Although the syndrome can be categorized into dampness predominating over heat and heat … Read more
Dampness is actually a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). When there is excessive dampness in the body, toxins cannot be metabolized in time, leading to fat accumulation and increased burden on the digestive system. However, there is no need to worry; dampness can be eliminated by improving diet. Here are some recommended methods to … Read more
After years of popular science from various experts and health media, I believe many of you have established a health concept: dampness is the root of all evil, and removing dampness can eliminate many diseases. In short, many people, upon encountering “dampness,” think of driving it out of their bodies as if they were sending … Read more
Individuals with a Yin deficiency (Yin xu) constitution exhibit two main characteristics: first, there is a deficiency of body fluids, leading to insufficient moisture, which can result in symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, constipation, and dry eyes. Second, the inability of Yin to restrain Yang heat can lead to manifestations of internal heat, … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Medical Guidance: Dr. Song Yuhong, Deputy Director of the TCM Department at Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, welcomes you to continue following us. Each person inherits different genetic traits from their parents and has different living environments, making them a unique individual. Therefore, each person’s constitution varies. Traditional … Read more
“If Grains Could Speak” “ Popular Science Series on Job’s Tears Job’s Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi), also known as Yi Yi Ren (薏仁), Yi Mi (苡米), and Yi Ren (苡仁), is a commonly consumed food that serves both medicinal and dietary purposes, hailed as the “King of Gramineous Plants”. The origin of Job’s Tears is related … Read more
Job’s Tears (Yi Yi Ren) 【Herb Name Explanation】 Job’s Tears, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, is classified as a superior herb. It is also known by various names such as jie li (解蠡), hui hui mi (回回米), yi zhu zi (薏珠子), qi shi (芑实), pu ti zhu (菩提珠), jiao nian zhu … Read more
Job’s Tears (Yi Yi Ren) is an excellent herb for dispelling dampness. It is especially sought after during the rainy and humid seasons. However, do you really understand Job’s Tears? Are you consuming it correctly? Getting to Know Job’s Tears Job’s Tears is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, also known as … Read more