In our daily lives, we often encounter various health concerns, and how to alleviate these issues through simple, practical, and cost-effective methods has become a topic of interest for many. Today, I would like to introduce a traditional practice passed down from our ancestors, which is to use dried Shan Zha (Hawthorn) paired with Fu … Read more
This article introduces two traditional Chinese herbs, Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Shan Zha (Hawthorn), which can assist in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It is well known that Dan Shen is an excellent herb for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that middle-aged and elderly individuals often suffer … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Director Xia, with 30 years of medical experience, has gone through many hardships and has deep personal insights. During the first 20 years of practice, I often worked night shifts and relied on biscuits and cakes to stave off hunger, leading … Read more
Click on “Mai Mai Health” to followfor disease inquiries, health guidance, classic wellness tips, and self-care.We have interacted with various levels of TCM practitioners and found that, apart from avoiding expensive supplements, they often use homemade tinctures, soups, teas, and topical applications…These are not medications, they are affordable yet effective, and accessible to everyone.Today, we … Read more
Pediatric Spleen-Strengthening and Digestion-Promoting Dietary Therapy â– Applicable for children with spleen and stomach deficiency, poor appetite, and weakness with low food intake. Commonly used herbs include Shan Zha (Hawthorn), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven), Mai Ya (Barley Sprouts), Fu Ling (Poria), and Lian Zi Rou (Lotus Seed). Foods used include radish, meat, … Read more
In modern society, “stasis” is an important pathogenic factor that cannot be ignored. With the deepening of clinical research, more and more diseases have been found to be related to it, ranging from facial pigmentation to tumors and strokes, all showing signs of “stasis.” Today, I will introduce several essential herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
Liver Qi stagnation (gan qi yu jie) is a common condition, particularly prevalent among women. Therefore, it is essential to understand how to treat and regulate liver Qi stagnation to prevent long-term effects on the body. Today, we will discuss what medicines to take for liver Qi stagnation, what foods are beneficial, and what the … Read more
Spring Liver Nourishment and Spleen Health In spring, everything revives and is full of vitality; it is a season when the yang energy of nature emerges and all things begin to grow. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that spring health maintenance should align with the changes in nature, following the principle of “nourishing yang in … Read more
1. Effective Formula for Cleansing Blood Vessel Walls: Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Tian Ma (Gastrodia elata), San Qi (Panax notoginseng), Shan Zha (Crataegus), Xi Yang Shen (American ginseng), Gua Lou Ke (Trichosanthes fruit), He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) in equal amounts, ground into powder. Take a small spoonful every morning and evening (5 capsules can … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Food and medicine share the same source The foods we consume daily primarily provide us with nutrition and energy, as well as the ability to prevent and treat diseases. Since ancient times, China has had a long-standing history of dietary health practices, and some health foods are … Read more