Differentiated Treatment of Diabetes: Upper, Middle, and Lower Patterns with Three Formulas

Differentiated Treatment of Diabetes: Upper, Middle, and Lower Patterns with Three Formulas

Daily Reading of Traditional Chinese Medicine at 11:30 AM Authoritative and high-quality knowledge of TCM If you like it, please star it for me Editor’s Introduction Diabetes, classified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as “Xiao Ke” (消渴), is characterized by the clinical manifestations of polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, weight loss, or sweet-smelling urine. The fundamental … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Hard Stool Like Sheep Feces, Yin Deficiency and Dry Intestines? Share a Formula of Two Herbs to Nourish Yin, Moisten the Intestines, and Promote Bowel Movement

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Hard Stool Like Sheep Feces, Yin Deficiency and Dry Intestines? Share a Formula of Two Herbs to Nourish Yin, Moisten the Intestines, and Promote Bowel Movement

Constipation is a common ailment among many women and middle-aged individuals, characterized by hard stools resembling sheep feces, difficulty in bowel movements, and often accompanied by heat in the palms and soles, poor sleep, and frequent dreams leading to insomnia. Many have tried various oral laxatives and external treatments like glycerin suppositories or even enemas, … Read more

Case Study 001: Damp-Heat Accumulation Causing Skin Rash (Including Treatment Principles for Skin Diseases)

Case Study 001: Damp-Heat Accumulation Causing Skin Rash (Including Treatment Principles for Skin Diseases)

Starting today, I will share clinical case studies. The protagonist of today’s case is a 28-year-old young woman who usually experiences a sticky sensation in her mouth, accompanied by halitosis. Recently, she developed papules on her face with accompanying itching discomfort. After the onset of her condition, she visited a certain hospital, where she was … Read more

Discussion on Cold and Heat, Water and Fire

Discussion on Cold and Heat, Water and Fire

Discussion on Cold and Heat, Water and Fire 1. For heart cold, use Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig); for heat, use Sheng Di (Rehmannia) and Zhi Zi (Gardenia). 2. For spleen cold, use Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger); for heat, use Da Huang (Rhubarb). 3. For liver cold, use Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia); for heat, use Yin … Read more

The Distinct Effects of Raw and Cooked Rehmannia

The Distinct Effects of Raw and Cooked Rehmannia

The Distinct Effects of Raw and Cooked Rehmannia Rehmannia Rehmannia has two medicinal properties, which can be warming or cooling. Rehmannia can be divided into Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia) and Shu Di Huang (Cooked Rehmannia). According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, “Raw Rehmannia is very cold and cools the blood, suitable for blood … Read more

Analysis of Damp-Heat Syndrome Affecting the Ying and Xue

Analysis of Damp-Heat Syndrome Affecting the Ying and Xue

Click the blue text above to follow for regular updates! In the case of Damp-Heat Syndrome (证): symptoms include thirst, yellow tongue coating with prickles, wiry and slow pulse, retracted and stiff tongue, delirium, unawareness of surroundings, and spasms in both hands, indicating dryness of fluids and stagnation of pathogens. Recommended herbs include fresh Sheng … Read more

The Ancient Method of Moistening the Intestines in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding How to Treat Constipation and Various Diseases by Supplementing Body Fluids!

The Ancient Method of Moistening the Intestines in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding How to Treat Constipation and Various Diseases by Supplementing Body Fluids!

Constipation, as a common gastrointestinal issue, brings considerable distress to our lives. However, within the treasure trove of traditional medicine, there are numerous ancient formulas specifically designed to treat constipation caused by fluid deficiency. One such formula, originating from the “Wen Bing Tiao Bian,” has a history of over two hundred years. It consists of … Read more

Main Formulas for Treating Deficiency of Body Fluids and Constipation

Main Formulas for Treating Deficiency of Body Fluids and Constipation

This official WeChat account is from the Heilongjiang Provincial Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Longjiang Traditional Chinese Medicine” above to follow. IIntroduction: The Zeng Ye Tang (增液汤, Increase Fluid Decoction) has the effect of increasing fluids and moistening dryness. It is primarily used to … Read more