In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a term called “Qi deficiency” (气虚, qì xū), which refers to individuals who lack vitality and appear weak and fatigued. Many people experience issues such as excessive mental or physical fatigue, prolonged sitting, and irregular eating habits, which can easily lead to Qi deficiency. Qi deficiency is not … Read more
Qi deficiency (气虚) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to a series of pathological changes and symptoms caused by insufficient vital energy (元气). The term “Qi” represents the most fundamental substance of the human body, formed by the combination of the essence (精气) from the kidneys, the energy derived from the … Read more
1. Soft Speech, Often a Sign of Qi Deficiency The sound of speech originates from the “Qi” of the body impacting the vocal cords. According to the theory in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), it is a type of “Zong Qi” that accumulates in the chest and emerges from the throat, which is … Read more
Qi deficiency refers to a series of pathological changes and symptoms caused by insufficient vital energy. The term “Qi” represents the most fundamental substance in the human body, formed by the combination of the essence from the kidneys, the Qi derived from the spleen and stomach’s absorption and transformation of food, and the clear Qi … Read more
Qi deficiency (气虚) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to a series of pathological changes and syndromes caused by insufficient vital energy (元气). Qi is the most fundamental substance in the human body, formed by the combination of the essence (精气) from the kidneys, the qi derived from the spleen and … Read more
Many people find themselves feeling exhausted and often want to lie on a soft bed; they speak weakly, their voices becoming increasingly faint, and after just a few words, they are out of breath; their memory is also deteriorating, forgetting where they placed recently purchased items; once competitive individuals now feel lazy and disinterested, lacking … Read more
Codonopsis, also known as Lu Dangshen, Tai Dangshen, and Fangshen, is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, which belongs to the Campanulaceae family. It was included in the list of food-medicine homologous substances in 2018.Today, let us delve into the benefits and combination formulas of Codonopsis!Characteristics The root has dense ring-like transverse wrinkles … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) culture has a long history. Since “Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs,” the concepts of “medicine” and “food” have been inseparable. This has led to the unique culture of “food as medicine,” which holds that many foods can serve as both food and medicine, capable of preventing and treating diseases. In recent … Read more
Dang Shen Codonopsis Radix Source The source is the root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., also known as the variety Suhua Dangshen (C. pilosula Nannf. var. (Nannf.) L.T. Shen) or Chuan Dangshen (C. tangshen Oliv.). Aliases Shang Dangshen, Fengfeng Dangshen, Huangshen, and Fangdang. Distribution and Growth Environment It is distributed in Northeast China, … Read more
Click “Muzi Health Talks” to follow discussions on TCM, dietary therapy, and health preservation. Ren Shen (Ginseng) is the dried root of the plant Panax ginseng, belonging to the Araliaceae family. This refers to the Northeast Ginseng that we commonly use. What are the functions of Ren Shen (Ginseng)? We all know that Ren Shen … Read more