Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Recommended Traditional Chinese Medicine for Health Preservation Read more health preservation articles Welcome to click the business card below to follow Traditional Chinese Medicine for Health Preservation A few days ago, I posted about TCM formulas for Qi and Blood supplementation related to kidney deficiency, but there are still many unclear … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Seeking Help When Ill The following is for reference only; please take under the guidance of a physician. Bazhen Wan (Eight Treasure Pill) Composed of Ren Shen (Ginseng), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice), Di Huang (Rehmannia), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Shao (White … Read more
All combinations of herbs that nourish and replenish blood, used to treat blood deficiency syndromes, are collectively referred to as buxue ji (blood nourishing agents). This type of formula is suitable for symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, pale complexion without luster; pale lips, brittle nails; palpitations, insomnia; dry stools; women with irregular menstruation, scanty … Read more
Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), originating from the Song Dynasty’s “Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang”. Si Jun Zi Tang is a formula that tonifies Qi, and its Qi-tonifying effects are quite comprehensive. Many later formulas for tonifying the spleen and Qi have derived from this one. Do not underestimate the … Read more
Author: Chen Chuxiong Reviewed by: Qiu Kaifeng Institution: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Source: Yixian Pharmacy It is often said that poor diet and sleep, along with blocked Qi, stem from insufficient Qi and blood. Qi and blood are the foundation of human life; all organs, bones, and even skin and hair rely … Read more
Recently, many patients have inquired: “What causes stomach pain when I get angry?” Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the functional activities of the organs are achieved through the coordination of the rise and fall of Qi. If there are emotional disturbances, inappropriate cold or heat, irregular diet, or overexertion, it can lead to disordered … Read more
Warm rain and clear winds break the frost, with willows and plum blossoms, spring feelings are stirring.Spring is the season of growth, making it the perfect time for liver care.According to the principles of TCM seasonal health, spring is the best time to nourish the liver.Spring corresponds to the Wood element, which is connected to … Read more
“All diseases arise from Qi.” Many people experience headaches, chest tightness, irritability, and various discomforts after getting angry. The root cause is often due to liver Qi stagnation. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the liver governs the smooth flow of Qi and plays a role in regulating emotions. When this function is disrupted, it … Read more
Pain Dampness in the Exterior Pain: Headache, body pain, muscle pain, joint pain (including rheumatism).1) Dampness in the Exterior Headache. Two patterns, damp-heat syndrome, aversion to cold without sweating, heavy body and headache, dampness in the exterior, suitable for Huo Xiang (Agastache), Xiang Ru (Elsholtzia), Qiang Huo (Notopterygium), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), Bo He (Mint), Niu … Read more
Modern individuals often suffer from damp-heat, cold-damp, and damp-obstruction syndromes, and the prevalence of dampness is a common concern. In fact, discussions on dampness can be traced back to the Huangdi Neijing and Nanjing. The term “damp syndrome” can be traced back to the Jinkui Yaolue where it discusses dampness-related diseases. The earliest mention of … Read more