Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat: Dry Mouth and Bitter Taste, Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency: Diarrhea, Coexistence of Damp-Heat and Yang Deficiency, How to Improve?

Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat: Dry Mouth and Bitter Taste, Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency: Diarrhea, Coexistence of Damp-Heat and Yang Deficiency, How to Improve?

Recently, a friend mentioned that they feel cold from the navel down and often experience a bitter taste and dry mouth. Their urine is very yellow and foul-smelling, and they frequently have diarrhea. They prefer drinking warm water and often drool while sleeping, unsure of what the issue might be.This friend’s symptoms actually indicate liver … Read more

Identifying Chinese Medicinal Herbs Through Images: Exploring the ‘Compendium of Materia Medica’ (Part 3)

Identifying Chinese Medicinal Herbs Through Images: Exploring the 'Compendium of Materia Medica' (Part 3)

Compendium of Materia Medica 本 草 纲 目 The Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) was written by the Ming Dynasty physician Li Shizhen. It is a monumental work that synthesizes and summarizes previous achievements in materia medica, compiled over decades of practice and research. The book contains over 1.9 million words, divided into 16 … Read more

12 Chinese Herbs for Clearing Heat and Detoxification

1. Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis) Properties: Bitter, cold. Meridians: Lung, Gallbladder, Spleen, Stomach. Effect Analysis: Huang Qin has the ability to clear heat and dry dampness, as well as to drain fire and detoxify, particularly effective in clearing damp-heat from the upper and middle jiao. 2. Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) Properties: Bitter, cold. Meridians: Heart, … Read more

Clinical Case of Wang Huan: Damp-Heat Syndrome

Clinical Case of Wang Huan: Damp-Heat Syndrome

On February 5, 2018, Mr. Chen, mentioned in the medical case, reached out again after the New Year seeking help, stating, “I have an old problem I would like you to take a look at. I feel my pulse is deep and thin, with a slippery quality. I have had yellow urine for many years, … Read more