Shudi (熟地), also known as Rehmannia Glutinosa, is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that is known for its blood-nourishing properties. It is a key ingredient in the Si Wu Tang (四物汤), a formula frequently used by women to replenish blood. Shudi has the effects of nourishing yin, replenishing essence, and enriching … Read more
Daily Herb Study 熟 地 黄 补 血 壹 Introduction to Chinese Medicine Also known as: Shu Di, Da Shu Di, Huai Shu Di, Di Sui, Jiu Di, Shu Bian. Taste and Properties: Sweet, slightly warm. Enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Functions: Tonifies blood, nourishes yin, benefits essence, fills marrow. Category: Blood tonics Rehmannia … Read more
A few days ago, I shared TCM formulas for Qi supplementation, blood supplementation, and kidney deficiency, but there are still many unclear points. Therefore, today I will mainly present the TCM formulas for supplementation, for everyone’s learning and reference.TCM formulas for supplementation are divided into six categories: Qi supplementation, blood supplementation, dual supplementation of Qi … Read more
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that the kidneys are the foundation of innate vitality, with the congenital essence inherited from parents stored in the kidneys.When kidney qi is abundant, the functions of the five organs and six bowels are harmonized, the complexion is radiant and rosy, energy levels are high, immunity is strong, and one … Read more
Daoist Guiding Techniques Guiding, also known as “Dao Yin”. “Dao” means to guide the Qi, and “Yin” refers to the movement of the limbs. Therefore, guiding is a method of combining physical movement with breathing techniques for health and healing in Daoist practices. In the text “Baopuzi Neipian – Biezhi”, it states: “Whether stretching or … Read more
In the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), it is stated: “The waist is the residence of the kidneys; if it cannot move, the kidneys will be exhausted.”The kidneys govern the bones and produce marrow. When kidney essence is deficient, the waist and spine lose nourishment, leading to soreness and weakness, with pain that is … Read more
Written by Chen Wushan Images sourced from the internet The following dietary remedies can be selected based on symptoms, or multiple remedies can be alternated. “ 1.Lean Meat and Lotus Seed Soup Lotus seeds (Lian Zi) 45 grams, lean pork (Zhu Shou Rou) 250 grams, wood sour (Fen Xin Mu) 3 grams, salt to taste. … Read more
Commonly known as: Qióng chī wán, fù hē tāng, and gāofāng used by emperors and high officials. This means that in ancient times, sick people, the poor took pills, the rich drank soups, and emperors and high officials used gāofāng preparations. Gāofāng, also known as gāo (pastes) or gāo zī, originated in the Han and … Read more
Symptoms Manifested During Heavy Cold and Dampness Pale, bluish, dark, or black complexion indicates the presence of cold in the body. The darker the color, the heavier the cold and dampness. A white tongue coating indicates internal cold and dampness. Recurrent mouth ulcers indicate internal cold. Bad breath with a white tongue coating indicates internal … Read more