【Original Text】For those with seminal loss, presenting with a tense and painful lower abdomen, coldness in the genital area, dizziness, hair loss, and a pulse that is extremely weak and thin, this indicates a deficiency of blood and seminal loss; if the pulse is slightly tight and weak, it indicates seminal loss in men and … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Meridian Acupoints In the “Huangdi Neijing: Ling Shu: Xie Ke Pian”, it is stated: “The spleen has pathogens, and its qi lingers in the two thighs.” This means that if there is a disease in the spleen and stomach, there will inevitably be pathogenic qi stagnating in … Read more
Experience of Dr. Li Hanqing in Using Fuzi1. Rescuing Yang from ReversalFuzi (Aconite) is highly effective for the decline of Spleen and Kidney Yang, making it one of the best herbs for rescuing Yang from reversal in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is often combined with Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Gan Cao (Licorice) to … Read more
Article from the Professional Platform of Yihu Duo: Experiences from Renowned Physicians on Formulas and Herbs In clinical practice, Fu Zi (Aconite) is used in doses of 6~15g, commonly combined with the following: Combined with Tian Ma (Gastrodia), Du Zhong (Eucommia), Xu Duan (Dipsacus), Yi Yi Ren (Coix), and Wei Ling Xian (Clematis), it treats … Read more
The Efficacy of Atractylodes Atractylodes, a name in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), refers to the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Alias: Chi Zhu, Qiang Tou Cai, Ma Ji Part Used: The dried rhizome of the plant. Properties: Pungent, bitter; warm in nature. Meridians Entered: It … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Previously, I introduced Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) — the primary herb for tonifying Qi and strengthening the spleen. Today, I will introduce another herb that is often confused with Bai Zhu, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea). Cang Zhu is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Cang Zhu … Read more
Unhealthy dietary habits, living environments, and behaviors can lead to the accumulation of dampness in the body. This is especially true during the hot summer months when people indulge in cold drinks, spend long hours in air conditioning, and take cold showers. Additionally, living in a humid environment, getting caught in the rain, prolonged sitting, … Read more
Comparative Use of Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu were not distinguished in ancient times. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing only mentions “Zhu” without differentiating between Cang and Bai. During the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, Tao Hongjing classified “Zhu” into Bai and Chi types based on their … Read more
Editor’s Note Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) were historically referred to collectively as “Zhu”. Over time, they have been distinguished as separate medicinal herbs. The only difference in their names is a single character, which in Chinese can imply color, leading some to mistakenly believe they are the same herb. In … Read more
What internal factors lead to dampness in the human body? According to the “Clinical Guidelines for Medical Cases”, it is recorded that “internally generated dampness is often due to excessive consumption of rich foods, alcohol, or excessive drinking of tea, or eating raw and cold fruits and sweet, greasy foods, along with prolonged sitting, which … Read more