Medicines can treat diseases, and physicians pass down formulas. Tracing back through history, the best remedies for illnesses are undoubtedly the top ten famous formulas. Among these ten, there is one that stands out with its unique characteristics, precise composition, and harmonious interactions among its ingredients. This is the Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (补中益气汤), … Read more
Copyright Statement The materials in this article are sourced from: 【True Material Food Therapy】 WeChat Public Account The article only represents the author’s views. If there are any copyright issues, please contact us, and we will promptly apologize/delete it. When we consult a TCM doctor, regardless of their expertise, we often see prescriptions containing herbs … Read more
Friends who often visit Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners should know that in herbal prescriptions, you often see herbs like Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), and Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes). Are these herbs as commonly used as regular cold medicines? Yes, they are used even more frequently and are very … Read more
Ginseng is the “king of herbs” for nourishing Qi. Since ancient times, there has been a saying in China that a bowl of ginseng soup can bring one back from the brink of death. Ginseng can greatly replenish Yuan Qi (元气, Original Qi), rescuing those in critical condition, and is the primary herb for treating … Read more
1. Heart Qi Deficiency: The Heart is the “Supreme Organ” of the Five Zang and Six Fu. Common Symptoms of Heart Qi Deficiency: Heart Qi deficiency leads to insufficient blood circulation, often causing irregular heartbeats, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and palpitations. Symptoms are particularly pronounced with increased physical activity, such as climbing stairs, brisk … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four diagnostic methods are the foundation for syndrome differentiation and treatment. The so-called four diagnostics are observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. Observation is the first and foremost, as “to know by looking is called spirit.” This means that a doctor can tell at a glance whether a person is … Read more
Humans experience seven emotions and desires, which are joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fright, and fear. It is normal for a person to feel happy at times and sad at others, or to experience worry and fright. However, excessive emotions can harm the body, primarily affecting the five internal organs.The Huangdi Neijing states: anger harms … Read more
In the process of recognizing the surrounding world or interacting with others, individuals inevitably experience corresponding emotions, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are referred to as the Seven Emotions: joy, anger, worry, contemplation, sadness, fear, and shock. Under normal circumstances, fluctuations in these emotions have little impact on health and do not lead to … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emotional and psychological issues leading to disease are not limited to anger. It is commonly said in TCM that excessive emotions, referred to as 七情 (qī qíng), can be detrimental to health. This concept suggests that any emotion, even joy, should not be excessive, as it can become a risk … Read more
The Nanjing states, “To know by observation is called spirit; to know by listening is called sage; to know by questioning is called skill; to know by palpation is called cleverness.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosing a condition emphasizes “observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, integrating the four examinations.” So what is “listening diagnosis,” and … Read more