The Best Herb for Qi Deficiency: Huang Qi (Astragalus)

The Best Herb for Qi Deficiency: Huang Qi (Astragalus)

Click the blue text above to follow us Written by: Warm TCM Life has great aspirations, and then great achievements follow. ■ Huang Qi (Astragalus) is known as the best herb for tonifying Qi. Huang Qi is warm in nature and sweet in flavor, indicating its beneficial properties. By understanding the nature and flavor of … Read more

Revitalize Your Energy: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Qi Deficiency

Revitalize Your Energy: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Qi Deficiency

Recently, many friends have left me messages saying they feel physically weak, always fatigued and lacking energy, with poor resistance. They ask if there are any simple and effective Chinese patent medicines to help regulate their bodies.There is a Chinese patent medicine called Buzhong Yiqi Wan (补中益气丸), which is particularly suitable for those with Qi … Read more

Zhang Xichun’s Effective Formulas for Treating Phlegm-Dampness

Zhang Xichun's Effective Formulas for Treating Phlegm-Dampness

Editor’s Note Phlegm and fluid affect the human body, leading to dysfunction of the organs and various complex pathological changes, making the condition difficult to cure. Today, we present five self-formulated prescriptions by Zhang Xichun that have proven effective in treating phlegm-dampness. Li Yin Decoction Indications: This formula is used for conditions caused by deficiency … Read more

Zhang Xichun: Effective Formulas for Treating Phlegm-Dampness

Zhang Xichun: Effective Formulas for Treating Phlegm-Dampness

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Clinical Reference Articles for Learning TCMIntroduction: Phlegm-dampness affects the human body, leading to dysfunction of the organs and various complex pathological changes, making the condition difficult to cure. Today, we present five self-formulated prescriptions by Zhang Xichun that have proven effective in treating phlegm-dampness.Li Yin DecoctionIndications:Due … Read more

10 Manifestations of Phlegm-Damp Constitution and 5 Improvement Methods

10 Manifestations of Phlegm-Damp Constitution and 5 Improvement Methods

Individuals with a phlegm-damp (tan shi) constitution exhibit 10 manifestations and have 5 improvement methods! First, let’s discuss the 10 manifestations of phlegm-damp constitution 1. Dizziness, headache, and a feeling of heaviness in the head. 2. Nausea or vomiting of phlegm and saliva, or a gurgling sound in the gastrointestinal tract, or a sticky, greasy, … Read more

Exploring Classical Formulas for Regulating Phlegm-Damp and Phlegm-Fluid

Exploring Classical Formulas for Regulating Phlegm-Damp and Phlegm-Fluid

What should one do if there is phlegm-damp and phlegm-fluid in the body? Due to a preference for sweet, greasy, and cold foods, combined with imbalances of cold and heat, dampness can become a problem in the body. Over time, this can lead to a tendency towards being overweight or slightly overweight, with some individuals … Read more

10 Symptoms of Phlegm-Damp Constitution and 5 Improvement Methods

10 Symptoms of Phlegm-Damp Constitution and 5 Improvement Methods

Individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution exhibit 10 symptoms and have 5 methods for improvement! First, let’s discuss the 10 symptoms of phlegm-damp constitution 1. Dizziness, headache, and a feeling of heaviness in the head. 2. Nausea or vomiting of phlegm and saliva, or a gurgling sound in the gastrointestinal tract, or a sticky, greasy, dry … Read more

All Diseases Arise from Phlegm-Dampness! The ‘Root Cause’ Found, 3 Ways to Eliminate Phlegm-Dampness for a Lighter Body and Relief from Illness

So you won’t have trouble finding it next time! Every March during the return of the southern rains, hospitals see an increase in patients who, with their various accents, report symptoms caused by dampness. However, many people have misconceptions about dampness. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying that “all diseases arise from … Read more

What to Do About Three Patterns: Yin Deficiency with Fluid Deficiency, Qi and Yin Deficiency, and Both Yin and Yang Deficiency?

What to Do About Three Patterns: Yin Deficiency with Fluid Deficiency, Qi and Yin Deficiency, and Both Yin and Yang Deficiency?

01Yin Deficiency with Fluid Deficiency ① Yin Deficiency with Fluid Deficiency 【Manifestations】Thirst with a desire to drink, dry throat and tongue, five hearts heat, yellow urine and dry stools, or night sweats, red tongue or thinness, scanty or even bare red coating,fine and rapid pulse. 【Treatment Principle】Nourish Yin and increase fluids. 【Formulas】Liu Wei Di Huang … Read more