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Best Six Plasters for Lower Back Pain, Joint Injuries

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Best Six Plasters for Lower Back Pain, Joint Injuries

Common plaster application sites The plaster therapy is one of the commonly used external treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It follows the principles of TCM diagnosis and treatment, as well as the properties, effects, indications, and meridian pathways of the herbs used. This method fully mobilizes the synergistic effects of the herbs, forming … Read more

Timing for the Use of Decoctions, Powders, and Pills in TCM

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Timing for the Use of Decoctions, Powders, and Pills in TCM

In daily practice, I, Dr. Hu Liangpu, most frequently prescribe decoctions and pills for patients, while powders are currently used less often. Here, I will discuss the appropriate timing for using decoctions, powders, and pills. In the texts of “Shang Han” and “Jin Kui”, we encounter the three forms: decoctions, powders, and pills. When reading … Read more