Moxibustion is one of the oldest medical practices in China, primarily using mugwort (艾绒, ài róng) as the main material. It stimulates the body with heat from the herbs, promoting the flow of qi and blood through the meridians, thereby achieving the effects of warming, tonifying the body, and expelling pathogens, ultimately serving the purposes … Read more
The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal life and should not be harmed. Once damaged, recovery can be slow and difficult. Here are some methods for daily spleen and stomach care for your reference. Methods 1. Rub the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel). The spleen governs transportation and transformation; if the spleen and stomach … Read more
Wishing everyone good health and family happiness! People have different constitutions; some are strong while others are weak. The phlegm-damp constitution is a state of sub-health, and individuals with this constitution are often overweight. So, what is the phlegm-damp constitution? How can one regulate it? What dietary precautions should be taken for those with a … Read more
Click on the “Nanyang First People’s Hospital” above to follow us What is Phlegm-Damp Constitution? Phlegm-Damp Constitution refers to a physical state characterized by the accumulation of phlegm and dampness due to the stagnation of body fluids, primarily marked by a heavy and turbid constitution.The formation and change of constitution are influenced by various internal … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert shares health knowledge with you Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ 1. Sheng Mai Yin (Sheng Mai Decoction) Sheng Mai Yin is composed of Hong Shen (Red Ginseng), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon), and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra). It has the effects of tonifying Qi, nourishing Yin, and generating fluids. It is used … Read more
Skipping breakfast, eating irregularly for lunch, and overeating at dinner; sitting for long periods and being inactive, feeling anxious and stressed when under pressure… Life is getting better, but the spleen and stomach are getting worse. How can one determine if the spleen and stomach are healthy? How to scientifically care for the spleen and … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are the “foundation of postnatal life,” and there is a saying that “injuries to the spleen and stomach lead to a hundred diseases.” The famous Ming dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue also proposed that “health preservation should prioritize the spleen and stomach,” referring to them as … Read more
1. Common Acupuncture Points in TCM 1. Fengchi (Wind Pool) Point: This point is known for its ability to treat most wind-related diseases. Fengchi point is located at the back of the neck, just below the occipital bone, in the depression between the two large tendons, level with the earlobe. It is often used in … Read more
1 Shou Zu Shi Er Zhen (Twelve Needles for Hands and Feet) Formula: He Gu (LI4), Nei Guan (PC6), Qu Chi (LI11), San Yin Jiao (SP6), Zu San Li (ST36), Yang Ling Quan (GB34). Among these, He Gu and Qu Chi belong to the same named acupuncture points of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian; San … Read more