In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human life is supported by yang qi (阳气), which is the vital energy. Individuals with sufficient yang qi are more vibrant, energetic, and healthy, making them less prone to illness. Conversely, a deficiency in yang qi leads to a decrease in vitality, making one more susceptible to diseases and fatigue. … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us ■ Professional content for medical professionals only, please do not operate on your own! Introduction: In clinical practice, a dark purple tongue generally symbolizes blood stasis, but Yang deficiency can also lead to a dark purple tongue. How can we distinguish whether the dark purple tongue is primarily due … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 3413 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: In clinical practice, a dark purple tongue generally symbolizes blood stasis, but Yang deficiency can also lead to a dark purple tongue. How can we differentiate whether the dark purple tongue is primarily due to blood stasis or Yang … Read more
Some individuals clearly have a deficiency of Kidney Yang (shèn yáng kuī xū), yet after taking remedies to tonify Kidney Yang, they see no therapeutic effect and cannot seem to replenish it. What could be the reason for this? To successfully replenish Yang Qi (yáng qì), two conditions must be met. The first condition is … Read more
Many people find Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) obscure and difficult to understand. In fact, TCM is simply a reflection of nature. By using natural phenomena to comprehend TCM, it becomes much simpler. Today, I will explain how to achieve the transformation of Yin (阴) and Yang (阳) to attain balance, leading to health and longevity! … Read more
Many Chinese herbs can be easily confused just by their names, and even some experienced doctors may not fully understand them. Today, Master Huang will discuss those commonly confused Chinese herbs and see if you have made similar mistakes. 1. Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) Many people mistakenly believe that Gan … Read more
Gui Zhi and Rou Gui When it comes to Gui Zhi, you may not be very familiar, but Rou Gui is a spice that everyone should know. It is an excellent and commonly used spice, essential in cooking and marinating dishes. Rou Gui is the dried bark of the tree Cinnamomum cassia, belonging to the … Read more
Cinnamon Having discussed the dual supplementation of Yin and Yang and the treatment of both liver and kidney with Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus), and the five flavors of Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra), let us now talk about the commonly used herb, Rou Gui (Cinnamon). Many people recognize Rou Gui primarily in the culinary field, used … Read more
The medicinal and culinary herb Rou Gui (Cinnamon) is surprisingly known as the king of herbs. How to cleverly use Rou Gui? Listen to the expert’s advice~ Dr. Fu Yanling, Chief Physician Beijing University of Chinese Medicine The King of Herbs—Rou Gui (Cinnamon) The Leader of Formulas—Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) “Gui Zhi Tang” … Read more
Cinnamon (Rou Gui) Cinnamomum cassia Presl Cinnamon is a plant from the Lauraceae family. It is a tall evergreen tree with a fragrant aroma. The bark is gray-brown, thick up to 13mm, with a strong scent and a spicy yet slightly sweet taste. The leaves are alternate or nearly opposite, thick and leathery, elongated oval … Read more