【An eBook gift is available at the end】 Using Small Doses to Achieve Great Effects — A Case Study of Treating Costal PainAuthor/Xing Bin Every time I read the medical records of renowned practitioners, I am often impressed by their courage. In critical situations, using strong and heavy doses to turn the tide is indeed … Read more
1 Exterior Releasing Formulas 1.1 Warm Exterior Releasing 1. Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) In Ma Huang Tang, the main ingredients are Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Xing Ren (Apricot Kernel), and Gan Cao (Licorice), which induce sweating, release the exterior, and promote lung qi, suitable for exterior excess without sweating in cases of cold damage. … Read more
When consulting a TCM practitioner, we often hear terms like “damp heat” and “cold damp”. In daily life, many people complain, “I have too much dampness in my body.” But do you really know what these terms mean? How can you determine if you are “cold damp” or “damp heat”? 1 Discussion on the Spleen’s … Read more
【Medical Case】 Liu, male, 51 years old. Initial consultation on October 25, 2011. Main complaint: Back pain worsened for over 10 months. Medical history: The patient is a bus driver, often disregarding back pain. Since January of this year, back pain has worsened, occurring every night, accompanied by coldness in the back, chills, and requiring … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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