According to the “Collected Explanations of the Seventy-Two Phenomena of the Lunar Calendar”: “In the middle of March, after the Rain Water, the soil is rich and the veins are active, now it rains on the grains in the water. ‘Rain’ is pronounced in a departing tone, like the rain on my public fields. The … Read more
The term “kidney deficiency” is familiar to many. However, did you know that kidney deficiency is categorized into yin and yang types? In this article, we will explore kidney yang deficiency. Kidney yang deficiency is a type of deficiency-cold syndrome characterized by the decline of kidney yang, leading to inadequate warming and impaired qi transformation. … Read more
Effective methods to eliminate dampness with four traditional Chinese herbs, clearing dampness from top to bottom, inside and out! As the saying goes, “A thousand cold ailments are easy to remove, but dampness is hard to eliminate.” Dampness is one of the six pernicious influences (liuyin) and excessive dampness can cause significant harm to the … Read more
After the beginning of autumn, the climate gradually shifts from hot to cool. However, for individuals with 脾胃虚寒 (Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold), it is essential to focus on nourishment during this time. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, those with 脾胃虚寒 (Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold) can strengthen the spleen and nourish the … Read more
1. Huai Shan Dang Shen Quail Soup Ingredients: Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) 15g, Huai Shan (Chinese yam) 15g, 2 quails, 250g lean meat, 3 slices of ginger Effect: Strengthens the spleen and benefits the stomach, effective for loss of appetite and indigestion due to spleen and stomach deficiency, has a nourishing effect. 2. Wu Zhi … Read more
Author | Qing Ren Editor | Chun Feng Reviewed | Xiao Ye In daily life, many people with poor spleen and stomach function often experience low mood, irritability, and sleep disturbances. Common symptoms include weak digestion, poor absorption; dizziness, bad breath, and some may experience tinnitus at night; difficulty sleeping, waking early, and vivid dreams. … Read more
After the Grain Rain (Guyu) solar term, temperatures rise and precipitation increases, making it difficult for the body to expel dampness. If dietary and lifestyle habits are not monitored, the combination of internal heat and dampness can lead to damp-heat. This can trigger joint pain and lower back pain in the elderly, or asthma attacks, … Read more
As summer arrives, the weather begins to heat up. After the Xiaoman solar term, rainfall increases, and the “dragon boat water” frequently arrives, leading to higher humidity in the air, which can easily cause excessive dampness in the body. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the invasion of “damp-heat” that can harm the body. In … Read more
Jiang Xianghe, your professional and reliable moxibustion guidance teacher! When it comes to phlegm-dampness, many people often recall a well-known saying: “The spleen is the source of phlegm, and the lungs are the container for phlegm.” The generation of phlegm-dampness is closely related to the spleen and lungs. The spleen transforms phlegm-dampness, which then travels … Read more