Si Ni San (Four Reversal Powder) is a renowned formula from the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), composed of four herbs: Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Shao Yao (Peony), Zhi Shi (Bitter Orange), and Gan Cao (Licorice), which are ground into a powder and taken with rice soup. Its functions include soothing the liver, relieving … Read more
In real life, some people are easily angered, and those around them only know that this person has a bad temper, but rarely consider that this person may be suffering from a condition. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), being easily angered is referred to as “shan nu” (善怒), which falls under the category of disease. … Read more
Friends familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) know that in the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), there are two formulas with the name “Si Ni” – Si Ni San and Si Ni Tang. They differ by just one character, and both treat symptoms primarily characterized by coldness in the extremities. However, they address … Read more
Where Does Liver Qi Stagnation Occur? Original: TCM Expert Zhu Xuyang Hello, I am glad to answer your question. Liver Qi stagnation, also known as Liver Qi constraint (肝郁气滞, gan yu qi zhi), is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a common clinical syndrome. As the name suggests, Liver Qi stagnation refers to … Read more
Understanding Damp Obstruction in Traditional Chinese Medicine Damp Obstruction Damp obstruction refers to the stagnation of dampness in the middle jiao (中焦, zhōng jiāo), leading to weakened transportation and transformation functions, characterized clinically by fullness and distension in the epigastric and abdominal regions, heaviness in the limbs, and sluggish appetite. In ancient texts, it was … Read more
Modern individuals often suffer from damp-heat, cold-damp, and damp-obstruction syndromes, and the prevalence of dampness is a common concern. In fact, discussions on dampness can be traced back to the Huangdi Neijing and Nanjing. The term “damp syndrome” can be traced back to the Jinkui Yaolue where it discusses dampness-related diseases. The earliest mention of … Read more
Summary: Ye Tianshi distinguished warm diseases from cold damage, and Xue Shengbai further separated damp-heat diseases from warm diseases. Xue Shengbai, also known as Xue Xue, is the foremost expert in treating damp-heat diseases throughout history! His work, “Damp-Heat Disease Chapter,” has become the standard for treating damp-heat diseases in later generations! The renowned TCM … Read more
Moxibustion is well-known and widely practiced. Many people have purchased moxa sticks and moxibustion tools but do not know how to use them. This article will help you solve these problems. (Image source: Internet) First, let us understand what moxibustion is. It refers to the practice of igniting moxa (ai rónɡ) and applying it to … Read more
【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