Does Gua Sha Hurt? It Depends on Your “Flow” There is a famous saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): “When there is flow, there is no pain; when there is pain, there is no flow.” This means that when the body’s meridians are open, the body functions normally without pain or discomfort, while blocked meridians … Read more
Mr. Yang, 78 years old, has suffered from hypertension for over 20 years. He usually has a weak constitution, experiences shortness of breath and fatigue, and has a pale complexion. In winter, he is particularly sensitive to cold, with cold extremities. Two years ago, he underwent coronary artery stenting due to stenosis and blockage. After … Read more
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) is a medicinal and edible plant primarily produced in Sichuan (Guangxian), and widely cultivated in rural areas of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi, thriving in a temperate climate. It is commonly used to invigorate blood and promote qi circulation, expel wind, and relieve pain, with extensive applications for various conditions caused by blood … Read more
Click the blue text to follow usAlias Da Chuanxiong, Chao Chuanxiong, Zhi Chuanxiong, Jiu Chuanxiong, Jiu Yuan Chun, Shan Ju Xiong, Shan Ju Qiong, Hu Qiong, Ma Xian Xiong Qiong, Que Nao, Que Nao Xiong, Jing Xiong, Guan Xiong, Fu Xiong, Tai Xiong, Xi Xiong, Xi Chuan Xiong, Xiao Ye Chuan Xiong, Xiang Guo, Xiong … Read more
1 Introduction to Chinese Herbs Also known as: Shan Ju Qiong, Xiong Dan, Xiang Guo, Hu Xiong, Xiong Dan, Que Nao Xiong, Jing Xiong, Guan Xiong, Sheng Chuan Jun. Taste and Properties: Spicy, Warm. Enters the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pericardium meridians. Functions: Invigorates blood and promotes Qi circulation, dispels wind and alleviates pain. Category: Blood-activating … Read more
Source: Shenxiyuan (ID: shenxiyuan999) People often hope to find a single formula that can sweep away various diseases. If it can handle a hundred or eighty ailments, it would be considered a miraculous formula that has truly “broken through the circle”. In reality, are there classic formulas that can treat “a hundred diseases”? Indeed, there … Read more
Liver Qi Stagnation, also known as Liver Qi Constraint (gan qi yu jie), is often caused by emotional stress, depression, and anger that harms the liver. The pathology manifests as Qi stagnation in certain areas of the body, leading to symptoms such as distension and pain. If phlegm and Qi are mutually constrained, or if … Read more
Gout is a condition caused by elevated blood uric acid levels, leading to the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints, which can result in acute arthritis and recurrent episodes. In severe cases, it may cause joint bone destruction and kidney damage, significantly affecting overall health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers gout to fall … Read more
1. Why Should We Perform Gua Sha on the Shoulders and Neck? The aging process begins at the shoulders and neck; this area is where toxins are most likely to accumulate, making it a key factor in disease. The source of all ailments stems from blood, and the cause of all diseases is Qi. In … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Fire needle therapy has a history of thousands of years in China. It involves rapidly inserting a needle that has been heated to red-hot into acupuncture points or affected areas to treat diseases. As recorded in the “Ling Shu: Official Needle”, “Cui ci zhe, ci fan zhen ze … Read more