For symptoms of water retention with cold extremities, Pu Hui San is the primary treatment. Pu Hui San Calamus (Pu Huai) 7 parts, Talcum (Hua Shi) 3 parts Grind the above two ingredients into a powder, and take a dose of one thumb-sized spoon three times a day. In cases of water retention, the patient … Read more
Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum Decoction with Dragon Bone and Oyster) is first recorded in the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage) and has undergone a millennium of clinical validation, with its remarkable efficacy in treating emotional disorders consistently recognized by practitioners. This formula is based on the pivot of … Read more
TCM Book Club Issue 966 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners Author/He Shaoqi Abstract: For kidney deficiency, using Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang (Ginger, Poria, and Atractylodes Decoction) with Fuzi (Aconite) is more effective; for periarthritis of the shoulder, I often use Huangqi (Astragalus), Danggui (Angelica), Baizhu (Atractylodes), Yinyanghuo (Epimedium), Weilingxian (Clematis), … Read more
Introduction: It is essential to distinguish between Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) and Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala) in clinical applications to ensure both can exert their respective effects effectively. Cang and Bai Zhu are both commonly used medicinal herbs in clinical practice. Historical texts such as the Shennong Bencao Jing and Shanghan Zabing Lun from the … Read more
China Medicinal Materials Market Network Public Account ID: zgycsc-com Follow Atractylodes (Cang Zhu) is harvested twice a year, starting in April during the spring, although the period is relatively short, with the main harvest occurring in September during the autumn. Its primary source is from wild resources. The origins of Atractylodes vary by region, generally … Read more
Duckweed herb (Ya Zhi Cao), sweet, bland, and cold, is light and penetrating, primarily entering the lung, stomach, and bladder meridians. It is known for its ability to clear heat and detoxify, promote urination and reduce swelling, and cool the blood to stop bleeding. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, it is indicated for … Read more
Qi deficiency primarily refers to the deficiency of Qi in the spleen and lungs, characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, breathlessness upon exertion, low voice, pale complexion, poor appetite, pale tongue with white coating, and weak or large pulse. The main herbs used for this condition include Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dang Shen … Read more
▲ Li Zhenhua, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1924.11-2017.5) Exogenous disease syndromes are caused by external pathogens attacking the surface, entering the interior, or lingering in the body, leading to dysfunction of the internal organs. Due to the different natures of the pathogens, the damage to the organs and the characteristics of the syndromes also … Read more
Clickthe blue text · Follow me quickly Consultation Phone: 13138604807 Hello everyone, I am Lin Suifang, the Director of the Gastroenterology Department at a top-tier hospital. As we age, the likelihood of blood stasis increases. Today, I will discuss the formula from Zhang Zhongjing’s work, “Jin Gui Yao Lue” — Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan. … Read more
TCM Book Club Issue 1043 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction:How many blood-activating and stasis-resolving formulas do you commonly use? (Editor/Wang Chao) Blood Activation and Stasis in Women’s Health Author/Wang Jinliang The Wang Family Gynecology in Pingyao, Shanxi, has always adhered to the principle that “women’s health is based on blood,” … Read more