Aconite’s Potent Effects on Yang: Immediate Benefits but Long-Term Depletion of Yang Qi

Aconite's Potent Effects on Yang: Immediate Benefits but Long-Term Depletion of Yang Qi

TCM Book Club Issue 2571 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners Due to changes in the public account’s push mechanism, articles may no longer appear in chronological order, and you might not see TCM Book Club articles in your timeline. If you wish to receive articles from the Book Club promptly, you … Read more

Focusing on Several Hot Issues of Aconite: Critiquing Misconceptions and Restoring the Truth

Focusing on Several Hot Issues of Aconite: Critiquing Misconceptions and Restoring the Truth

Chinese Medicine Book ClubIssue 3743 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction:This article is very detailed and has done a lot of verification work, analyzing several controversial hot issues regarding Aconite, including the mixed use of Wu Aconite, the distinctions between warming the middle, warming the kidneys, and tonifying the kidneys, dosage … Read more

Aconite’s Potent Role in Warming Yang: Short-Term Benefits vs. Long-Term Depletion of Yang Qi

Aconite's Potent Role in Warming Yang: Short-Term Benefits vs. Long-Term Depletion of Yang Qi

The use of Fu Zi (Aconite) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for reviving Yang and rescuing from collapse is well-known. Different processing methods yield various forms such as Yan Fu Zi (Salted Aconite), Hei Shun Pian (Black Shun Slices), Bai Fu Pian (White Aconite Slices), Pao Fu Pian (Processed Aconite Slices), and Dan Fu Pian … Read more

Understanding the Differences Among Honey Pills, Water Pills, Paste Pills, Concentrated Pills, Wax Pills, Water Honey Pills, Drip Pills, and Micro Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Differences Among Honey Pills, Water Pills, Paste Pills, Concentrated Pills, Wax Pills, Water Honey Pills, Drip Pills, and Micro Pills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), may we strive together for progress.、Introduction TCM has a long history and a unique system, emphasizing the four diagnostic methods (observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation) and pattern differentiation for treatment. After gathering basic evidence (symptoms and signs), the practitioner analyzes the condition to identify the cause, selects … Read more

The Historical Significance of Decoction Powders in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Historical Significance of Decoction Powders in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Decoction powders are “small in dosage, quickly soluble in water, fully utilize the medicinal properties, have lasting effects, and reduce medical costs” while also “saving a large amount of medicinal materials without losing the essence of decoction formulas.” “Decoction powders should be restored and applied” Diseases have initial, middle, and late stages, and medicinal forms … Read more

The Application of Fuzi (Aconite) by Dr. Li Ke in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Application of Fuzi (Aconite) by Dr. Li Ke in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Comprehensive TCM Classics >>>【TCM Treasure】 Mobile App: Free Download + Free Use Introduction to Dr. Li Ke Dr. Li Ke, a renowned contemporary TCM physician, is known for his expertise in the application of high doses of Fuzi (Aconite). He advocates the principle of supporting Yang and has extensively studied Zheng Qinan’s theory of Yang … Read more

The Use of Fu Zi (Aconite) in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Key Considerations

The Use of Fu Zi (Aconite) in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Key Considerations

Fu Zi (Aconite) is one of the most widely used and important herbs in classical prescriptions. In the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), Fu Zi not only warms the interior and dispels cold but is also crucial for warming and tonifying, saving lives in critical situations. However, due to its toxicity, its clinical … Read more

The Efficacy and Dosage of Huang Lian (Coptis)

The Efficacy and Dosage of Huang Lian (Coptis)

It is well known that Huang Lian (Coptis) is a medicinal herb with very high medicinal value, and many traditional Chinese medicines contain its components. Many people prefer Huang Lian, as it is a commonly used herb in clinical practice, with effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, drying dampness, and stopping diarrhea. Huang Lian primarily … Read more

Understanding the Diverse Types of Medicinal Pastes in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Diverse Types of Medicinal Pastes in Traditional Chinese Medicine

This Issue’s Pharmacist Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Pharmacy Department) Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmacist – Liang Qian In the previous issue, we detailed the types of medicinal pills, including their advantages, disadvantages, and suitable populations. Today, we will introduce the last type of TCM dosage form – medicinal pastes. Medicinal pastes … Read more

Understanding TCM Dosage Forms: Shuiwan, Miyan, and Shuimiyan

Understanding TCM Dosage Forms: Shuiwan, Miyan, and Shuimiyan

In daily life, those who come into contact with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) will find that there are many forms of Chinese herbal medicine. In TCM, this is referred to as different dosage forms of Chinese medicine. Due to different processing methods, various forms of dosage are presented. For example, the most common is the … Read more