【Formula Name】Lizhong Pill, derived from the “Treatise on Febrile Diseases” 【Ingredients】Ginseng (Ren Shen), Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), Honey-Fried Licorice (Zhi Gan Cao), and White Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), each 3 taels (9g). 【Dosage】 Grind the four ingredients into a fine powder, mix with honey to form pills the size of a chicken egg yolk (9g). Take … Read more
When it comes to “dampness,” many people are aware that it exists in most individuals. However, what is commonly understood as “dampness” is merely the surface level. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is classified as one of the pathogenic “Six Evils.” The concern with dampness is that it easily combines with other pathogenic factors, … Read more
When consulting a TCM practitioner, we often hear terms like “damp heat” and “cold damp”. In daily life, many people complain, “I have too much dampness in my body.” But do you really know what these terms mean? How can you determine if you are “cold damp” or “damp heat”? 1 Discussion on the Spleen’s … Read more
Sharing Health Knowledge aims to promote health knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human constitution is classified into nine types: Pinghe (Balanced), Yang Xu (Yang Deficiency), Yin Xu (Yin Deficiency), Qi Xu (Qi Deficiency), Xue Yu (Blood Stasis), Shi Re (Damp-Heat), Tan Shi (Phlegm-Damp), Qi Yu (Qi Stagnation), and … Read more
Understanding Damp-Heat Damp and Heat are two distinct pathogenic factors; each can be eliminated individually (by expelling dampness or clearing heat), but when they intertwine, it becomes very difficult to regulate. Ancient texts have long discussed damp-heat, stating, “Damp and heat stew together, like oil wrapped in flour,” and “due to dampness, it feels like … Read more
What is Damp-Heat? Damp-Heat is characterized by symptoms such as a greasy complexion, easy development of acne, bitter and dry mouth, a heavy and fatigued body, sticky and difficult bowel movements or constipation, short and yellow urine, a red tongue, a yellow and greasy tongue coating, and a slippery, soft pulse. The formation of Damp-Heat … Read more
The Clinical Significance of the Slippery Pulse The slippery pulse (hua mai) indicates yang. It can be felt by searching beneath the fingers. The three positions feel like beads moving; when pressed, they sink and do not advance or retreat. This is called slippery and is associated with the four limbs, causing weakness, soreness in … Read more
Floating Pulse Today, I would like to learn with everyone about the Binhu Pulse Method. The enlightenment of pulse diagnosis begins with the Binhu pulse method, and through long-term practice, I feel that revisiting the Binhu pulse method is a very important matter. Although there are many types of pulses, they can be categorized based … Read more
The tongue, as one of the most flexible and multifunctional organs in the human body, not only allows us to produce varied tones but also helps us taste the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors of food. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is a common diagnostic method within the “observational diagnosis” category. “The … Read more
The tongue serves as a portable living health report. By learning tongue diagnosis, one can self-examine and detect serious health issues at the first sign, without needing to seek help for minor ailments. The tongue corresponds to the five internal organs. In fact, each of the five organs has a corresponding area on the tongue. … Read more