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Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Many Benefits of Forsythia, Dissolving Nodules and Reducing Swelling, Clearing Heat and Promoting Diuresis!

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Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Many Benefits of Forsythia, Dissolving Nodules and Reducing Swelling, Clearing Heat and Promoting Diuresis!

In the realm of medicinal herbs, there are those that disperse cold and those that warm or cool the body. Generally, herbs that affect Qi treat Qi-related issues, while those that affect taste treat blood-related issues. Forsythia (Lian Qiao) is known for its fragrant properties that can help expel toxic evils. —— “Shen Nong’s Materia … Read more

The Benefits of Safflower: Foot Soaks, Wine Infusions, and Treatment for Injuries and Cardiovascular Diseases

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The Benefits of Safflower: Foot Soaks, Wine Infusions, and Treatment for Injuries and Cardiovascular Diseases

Safflower (Honghua) is the dried flower of the plant from the Asteraceae family. It is harvested in summer when the flowers change from yellow to red, taking care not to damage the base ovary. The flowers are cleaned of impurities and dried in the shade or with gentle heat; the best quality is soft and … Read more

Strongly Recommended: 32 Powerful TCM Health Preservation Methods! (You Can Practice Three of Them Yourself)

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Strongly Recommended: 32 Powerful TCM Health Preservation Methods! (You Can Practice Three of Them Yourself)

1. Napping Method 　　Napping is something everyone learns to do from kindergarten, but at that time, we might have hated it because it took away our playtime. As we grow older, we sometimes find ourselves not much different from those children. Some people say they don’t have time to nap, yet they spend their lunch … Read more

Health Preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Health Preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“Health preservation (养生, yǎng shēng) is both a verb and a noun. It originally referred to various methods of nurturing life, enhancing physical constitution, and preventing diseases to achieve longevity. The term ‘养’ (yǎng) means to nourish, maintain, and supplement; while ‘生’ (shēng) refers to life, existence, and growth. In modern terms, ‘health preservation’ refers … Read more

Understanding and Distinguishing Between ‘Damp-Heat’ and ‘Cold-Damp’ in TCM

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Understanding and Distinguishing Between 'Damp-Heat' and 'Cold-Damp' in TCM

Editor’s Note “It is easy to eliminate a thousand cold, but difficult to dispel dampness.” The presence of dampness in the body can lead to various diseases. Many people know that dampness needs to be eliminated, but the dampness in the body can be categorized as either ‘cold’ or ‘heat’. The methods for dispelling dampness … Read more

Differentiating Treatment Methods for Phlegm-Dampness and Damp-Heat in TCM

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Differentiating Treatment Methods for Phlegm-Dampness and Damp-Heat in TCM

To prevent not finding it next time! According to the “Treatise on Damp Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine”, “dampness” can induce over 140 diseases, so when the body’s “dampness” is strong, it is essential to pay attention! As summer heat and the plum rain season arrive, especially after the Grain in Ear (Mangzhong) solar term, … Read more