Warm Yang, Tonify Qi, Expel Cold and Dampness: A Formula for Treating Back Coldness and Joint Pain

Warm Yang, Tonify Qi, Expel Cold and Dampness: A Formula for Treating Back Coldness and Joint Pain

A friend asked about experiencing coldness in the back and joint pain, and whether there is a formula for this. Today, I will share a formula used for treatment; Insufficient Yang Qi, combined with the invasion of cold and dampness, leads to poor circulation of Qi and blood in the limbs, resulting in symptoms such … Read more

Understanding Bai Shao (White Peony) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Bai Shao (White Peony) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Have you heard of Bai Shao (White Peony)? It is an essential component of the Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) used in stewed duck soup, a common ingredient in popular herbal face masks, and a well-known remedy for nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, with over two thousand years of medicinal history. Additionally, it is … Read more