Recently, in the introduction of the article “Following the Dietary Principles for Health Preservation to Assist in Epidemic Prevention,” I mentioned: “For three years of the epidemic, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has adhered to systematic thinking, holistic concepts, and comprehensive consideration of the damage caused by external pathogenic factors such as wind, cold, heat, … Read more
Supporting the body and expelling evil is an important principle in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating tumors. In TCM, the treatment of diseases relies on the formulation of herbal prescriptions, which must adhere to certain principles. “The main herb is called the monarch, the assistant is called the minister, and the envoy is … Read more
Recently, I wonder if any friends have seen a news story about a young man who, in order to dispel dampness during this Sanfu period, ended up sunbathing so much that his entire back changed color. It seems quite absurd to sunbathe in such hot weather. So, is the Sanfu period really a good time … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang Some predecessors in the field of traditional Chinese medicine have mastered the use of certain herbs to an extraordinary degree, benefiting countless patients. For example, Zhang Xichun is known for his adept use of Sheng Shi Gao (Raw … Read more
Rehmannia glutinosa is a well-known herb with a wide range of applications. However, our understanding of its usage is often limited, necessitating a detailed exploration to utilize it effectively. What are the benefits and side effects of Rehmannia glutinosa? Let’s delve into this topic! The medicinal value of Rehmannia glutinosa is exceptionally high, and it … Read more
🌸Daily Study of a Chinese Herb: Rehmannia Mnemonic: Nourishing blood and moistening, Rehmannia benefits essence and fills marrow, preventing stomach injury. Functions and Actions: Nourishes blood, moistens yin, benefits essence and fills marrow. Rehmannia is the processed product of the dried tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa, belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. 1. Nourishing Blood: … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Name: Shu Di Huang Taste and Properties: Sweet in flavor, slightly warm in nature; enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Primary herb for nourishing Yin and a key herb for blood replenishment. It is often said that when nourishing the kidneys, one must not forget Shu Di Huang, as the famous Ming dynasty physician … Read more
Shudi Huang (熟地黄) is a processed product of Sheng Di Huang (生地黄). Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaetn.) Libosch. ex Fisch. et Mey.) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Shudi Huang is sweet and slightly warm in nature, and it enters the Liver (肝) and Kidney (肾) meridians. It has the effects … Read more
TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMThe herb Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) is the processed root of the plant from the family Scrophulariaceae, known for its sweet taste and slightly warm nature. It is associated with the Liver and Kidney meridians and is effective in nourishing blood, enriching … Read more
Replenishing Body Fluids Formulas Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that body fluids (jin) have the function of moistening the skin and pores; while liquid (ye) serves to lubricate joints, moisten orifices, nourish the brain, and support the organs. When the body lacks fluids, symptoms such as dry intestines leading to constipation, dry throat, dry mouth, … Read more