The Seven Relationships in Chinese Herbal Medicine Formulation

The Seven Relationships in Chinese Herbal Medicine Formulation

Using medicine to treat illness is akin to employing troops in battle; the tasks differ, and so do the types and numbers of troops. Therefore, in Chinese medicine, while some conditions can be treated with a single herb, more often, a combination of multiple herbs is required to achieve therapeutic effects. The more complex and … Read more

Understanding the Interactions of the Five Elements: Not as Complex as You Think!

Question 1. What are the concepts of mutual generation and mutual restraint? Answer: Mutual generation (相生, xiāng shēng) is a term from the theory of the Five Elements, referring to the relationships of generation and restraint among metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Ancient Chinese believed that these five substances have a mutually nurturing and … Read more