10 Nourishing and Health-Promoting Soup Recipes in TCM

10 Nourishing and Health-Promoting Soup Recipes in TCM

1. Tian Ma Bu Nao Tang (Gastrodia Elata Brain Nourishing Soup)Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng), Tian Ma (Gastrodia Elata), Fu Ling (Poria), Shi Chang Pu (Acorus Tatarinowii), etc.Method: Combine the ingredients with a pig’s brain, and cook together with chicken, duck, or meat until tender.Effects: Nourishes the heart and calms the spirit, benefits the brain and … Read more

Some Chinese Herbs May Not Be Suitable for Powdering and Oral Administration

Some Chinese Herbs May Not Be Suitable for Powdering and Oral Administration

■ Editor: Qiao Qiao Some patients prefer to slice Chinese herbs for soaking or to grind them into powder for oral administration, believing that this method avoids the hassle of decoction and enhances absorption, potentially improving efficacy. But is this really the case? In this issue, we will explore this question. The Origin of Powdering … Read more

How to Take Powdered Chinese Medicine?

How to Take Powdered Chinese Medicine?

As the pace of urban life accelerates, many professionals are busy with work, and some cannot boil Chinese medicine due to environmental constraints. Therefore, powdered Chinese medicine is used, and one can simply use an electric kettle to brew it with hot water.Generally, powdered Chinese medicine refers to Chinese herbal powders, which can be taken … Read more

Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: The Reason Behind the Use of Poisonous Powders in Martial Arts Novels…

Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: The Reason Behind the Use of Poisonous Powders in Martial Arts Novels...

In previous articles, it was mentioned that authors of martial arts novels particularly enjoy using powders, and the reason for this can be discussed from the characteristics of powders. Powders are the most dispersed form among solid dosage forms, with small particle sizes and large specific surface areas. The phrase “散者散也,去急病用之” (The dispersive nature of … Read more

Blood Stasis and Its Clinical Manifestations

Blood Stasis and Its Clinical Manifestations

Expert Zhang Jiali, Chief Physician, Mianyang Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineBlood stasis syndrome, characterized by slow blood flow and insufficient blood supply to tissues and organs, is a common clinical condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is essentially a syndrome in TCM (the term “症” refers to the clinical manifestations … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science | Depression (Part 8): Depression Due to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science | Depression (Part 8): Depression Due to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science| Opinions may be controversial, content is for reference only. Written by | Anonymous Editor | Zichu Depression Due to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Depression caused by trauma or secondary to internal diseases often presents with this syndrome.The so-called trauma includes surgeries, miscarriages, childbirth, and other injuries, all of which … Read more