Master Li Shimao’s Experience in Treating Damp-Heat Syndrome

Master Li Shimao's Experience in Treating Damp-Heat Syndrome

“Among the six qi, damp-heat is a disease that affects eight or nine out of ten people.” From ancient times to the present, damp-heat has always been our “great concern.” Heavy breath, lack of appetite; oily skin all day, prone to rashes; oily hair within a day after washing; irritable temperament; excessive leukorrhea in women, … Read more

Understanding Wind-Cold Common Cold

Understanding Wind-Cold Common Cold

The most common seasons for colds are not winter or summer, but spring and autumn, as the winds are strong and the temperatures are suitable. People tend to be less vigilant during these times, and the wind feels pleasant on the skin, making it easy for the wind pathogen to enter the body. Wind-cold type … Read more

Recommendations for Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold Symptoms with Shuangfengting (Tablets, Capsules)

Recommendations for Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold Symptoms with Shuangfengting (Tablets, Capsules)

The common cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of external evils into the human body, clinically characterized by symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, chills, fever, and general malaise, commonly referred to as “wind-cold”. The typical duration of the illness is 3 to 7 days. A cold … Read more

Wind-Cold Common Cold: How to Use Effective Remedies

Wind-Cold Common Cold: How to Use Effective Remedies

Wind-cold common cold is one of the common clinical diseases, primarily caused by the body’s exposure to wind and cold, along with viral invasion, leading to dysfunction of the lung system in patients.01Seasons for Wind-Cold Common Cold Generally, wind-cold common cold is most common in winter and spring, while summer colds are mostly wind-heat common … Read more

Wind-Cold Cold Granules

Wind-Cold Cold Granules

Wind-Cold Cold Granules, a name of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, is composed of Ma Huang (Ephedra), Ge Gen (Kudzu Root), Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Fang Feng (Siler), Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf), Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica), Jie Geng (Platycodon), Ku Xing Ren (Bitter Apricot Seed), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Gan Jiang (Dried … Read more

Insights from TCM Expert Liu Huimin on Treating Exogenous Febrile Diseases

Insights from TCM Expert Liu Huimin on Treating Exogenous Febrile Diseases

Dr. Liu specializes in treating exogenous febrile diseases, particularly in the management of colds and influenza. His unique insights span diagnosis, treatment principles, prescriptions, and medication.(一)Principles and Methods, Respecting the ClassicsFirstly, Dr. Liu’s understanding of colds and influenza is deeply rooted in classical texts. The “Nanjing – Difficulties 58” states: “There are five types of … Read more

Chairman Health TCM Liu Huimin: How to Treat Exogenous Diseases

Chairman Health TCM Liu Huimin: How to Treat Exogenous Diseases

Click the blue text to follow us Mr. Liu specializes in treating exogenous diseases, particularly in the treatment of colds, influenza, and other exogenous febrile diseases, and has many original insights in terms of syndrome differentiation, treatment principles, prescriptions, and medication. (1) Principles and Methods, Respecting the Classics Firstly, Mr. Liu’s understanding of colds, influenza, … Read more

Collection of Seven Classic Formulas

Collection of Seven Classic Formulas

1 Exterior Releasing Formulas 1.1 Warm Exterior Releasing 1. Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) In Ma Huang Tang, the main ingredients are Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Xing Ren (Apricot Kernel), and Gan Cao (Licorice), which induce sweating, release the exterior, and promote lung qi, suitable for exterior excess without sweating in cases of cold damage. … Read more

Summary of 400 Chinese Herbal Medicines and 300 Common Chinese Herbal Aliases

Summary of 400 Chinese Herbal Medicines and 300 Common Chinese Herbal Aliases

Chinese Herbal Medicine Effects and Indications Ma Huang (Ephedra) Induces sweating and releases the exterior: Wind-cold exterior syndrome Disperses lung qi and relieves wheezing: Wheezing and coughing due to lung qi not dispersing Promotes urination and reduces swelling: Edema with exterior syndrome Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) Releases the exterior and relieves muscle aches: Wind-cold exterior … Read more

Uses of 241 Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs! Recommended for Friends Learning TCM to Memorize

Uses of 241 Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs! Recommended for Friends Learning TCM to Memorize

1. Ma Huang (Ephedra): A key herb for inducing sweating and releasing the exterior. It is primarily used for treating lung qi obstruction with cough and wheezing. 2. Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica): A key herb for treating Yangming headache. 3. Xin Yi (Magnolia Flower): A key herb for treating nasal congestion, headache, and runny nose. … Read more