1. Common Acupuncture Points in Traditional Chinese Medicine 1. Fengchi (Wind Pool) Point: Brightens Eyes and Awakens the MindIn TCM, it is said that “Fengchi governs the head and eyes,” because Fengchi point can treat most wind-related diseases. The location of Fengchi point: located at the back of the neck, below the occipital bone, in … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need for Doctors When Sick As the saying goes: “Eat radishes in winter and ginger in summer, no need for a doctor’s prescription.” With the arrival of the hot summer, the climate becomes hot and humid, leading many to experience issues such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, colds, … Read more
Bá Qiā (Smilax china) Alias Jīngāngténg (Iron Thorn), Tiělíngjiǎo (Iron Horn), Mǎjiālè (Maca), Jīngǔzhùzi (Bone Column), Hóngdēngguǒ (Red Lantern Fruit), Jīngānggēn (Iron Root), Wángguācǎo (King Melon Grass), Jīngānggǔ (Iron Bone), Shānlíér (Mountain Pear), Jīngāngshù (Iron Tree), Tiěshuāzi (Iron Brush), Jīngāngcì (Iron Thorn), Jīngāngtóu (Iron Head), Jiǎbǐxiè (False Rhizoma), Shānlíngjiǎo (Mountain Horn), Bàwángyǐn (Overlord’s Pull), Gōugǔcì … Read more
Stroke and Joint Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment, Chapter 5 San Huang Decoction Treatment for stroke, rigidity of hands and feet, joint pain, irritability and heat in the heart, aversion to cold, and lack of appetite for days. Introduction: The “Golden Chamber” is edited according to the classification method in Liu Duozhou’s commentary on the “Golden … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 1126 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction：This article should be studied in conjunction with the article “Using the Formulas and Methods from the “Essentials of the Golden Chamber” to Treat Rheumatic Diseases”. (Editor/Zhang Yajuan) Exploration of the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases in the “Essentials of the … Read more
Second Section on the Treatment of Wind-Dampness Syndrome Article 24 When wind and dampness attack together, causing joint pain and discomfort, with pulling pain that restricts movement, severe pain upon approach, sweating and shortness of breath, difficulty in urination, aversion to wind and reluctance to remove clothing, or slight swelling of the body, the prescription … Read more
Shennong Bencao Jing: Fuzi (Aconite), taste is pungent and warm. It is indicated for wind-cold cough, counterflow of evil qi, warming the middle, traumatic injuries, breaking up masses, blood fatigue, cold dampness, spasms, and foot pain that prevents walking. Fuzi is pungent and warm, capable of reaching both the upper and lower parts of the … Read more
Major Cold Health Preservation Major Cold (Dà Hán) is the last of the twenty-four solar terms. The ancients said: “The cold air reaches its extreme, hence it is called Major Cold,” indicating that Major Cold signifies the coldest point of the year. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that during this time, Yin is strong and … Read more
Common plaster application sites The plaster therapy is one of the commonly used external treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It follows the principles of TCM diagnosis and treatment, as well as the properties, effects, indications, and meridian pathways of the herbs used. This method fully mobilizes the synergistic effects of the herbs, forming … Read more
1. Common Acupuncture Points in TCM 1. Fengchi (Wind Pool) Point: This point is known for its ability to treat most wind-related diseases. Fengchi point is located at the back of the neck, just below the occipital bone, in the depression between the two large tendons, level with the earlobe. It is often used in … Read more