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Discussion on Damp-Heat Diseases from the Six Meridians—Taiyang Damp-Heat Pulse Syndrome and Treatment

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Discussion on Damp-Heat Diseases from the Six Meridians—Taiyang Damp-Heat Pulse Syndrome and Treatment

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

Comprehensive Treatment Methods for Various Types of Dampness Syndromes: Damp-Heat, Cold-Damp, and Damp-Obstruction

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Comprehensive Treatment Methods for Various Types of Dampness Syndromes: Damp-Heat, Cold-Damp, and Damp-Obstruction

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

Treatment of Damp-Heat Syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Formulas for Upper, Middle, and Lower Jiao

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Treatment of Damp-Heat Syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Formulas for Upper, Middle, and Lower Jiao

Clinical Reference Articles in Traditional Chinese Medicine Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness of the damp-heat pathogen. The treatment of damp-heat in warm disease theory is considered in the context of the Upper, Middle, and Lower Jiao. The specific formulas for treating these three Jiao are as follows. Treatment of Damp-Heat Syndrome Formulas for … Read more

How to Treat Wind-Cold Common Cold? 10 Traditional Chinese Medicines Suitable for All Stages of Wind-Cold Common Cold!

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Today marks the beginning of winter, and the number of people suffering from wind-cold common colds is gradually increasing. What is a wind-cold common cold? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wind-cold common cold is a type of cold syndrome caused by the invasion of wind-cold pathogenic factors, with typical symptoms including nasal congestion, clear nasal … Read more

Secret Remedies for Common Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Secret Remedies for Common Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The common cold can be generally divided into two types: the ordinary cold and the influenza. The ordinary cold, commonly known as “shangfeng” (伤风), is a common respiratory illness caused by various viruses, characterized as a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). Its main symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, and … Read more

Revisiting the Diagnostic and Treatment System for Early External Pathogenic Diseases: Do You Master These Knowledge Points?

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Revisiting the Diagnostic and Treatment System for Early External Pathogenic Diseases: Do You Master These Knowledge Points?

Introduction:Xiong Zhicheng is a fourth-generation disciple of Master Xiao Xiangru. Today, let us revisit the content related to external pathogenic diseases as recorded by Brother Xiong from the book “Reconstruction”. ​​ Reconstructing the Diagnostic and Treatment System for Early External Pathogenic Diseases Careful reading of the book “Reconstruction” reveals the immense effort and dedication the … Read more

Key Principles of TCM Treatment for Exogenous Diseases (Including SARS Treatment Approaches)

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Key Principles of TCM Treatment for Exogenous Diseases (Including SARS Treatment Approaches)

In 2003, during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, I first proposed the principle of grasping the three yangs and treating at the taiyang. The key to treatment isgrasping the three yangs and treating at the taiyangThe first layer of meaning in grasping the three yangs isto focus the differentiation and treatment on the taiyang, … Read more

How to Make Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: A Step-by-Step Guide to Honey Pills and Water Pills

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How to Make Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills: A Step-by-Step Guide to Honey Pills and Water Pills

Honey pills are one of the most widely used forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) besides decoctions. However, nowadays, whether in cities or rural areas, there are fewer and fewer TCM shops capable of making honey pills, and even when available, the production costs are quite high, which is indeed regrettable. In fact, the method … Read more

The Wonders of Honey Pills: A Step-by-Step Guide with Video Instructions

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The Wonders of Honey Pills: A Step-by-Step Guide with Video Instructions

Author: Pharmacy Department, Xiangshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Huangpu District, Shanghai Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist: He Lin Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills refer to spherical or quasi-spherical forms made from finely powdered herbs or herbal extracts combined with suitable binders or other excipients. They are one of the earliest dosage forms used in clinical medicine in … Read more

How Are Medicinal Pills Made?

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How Are Medicinal Pills Made?

【Traditional Chinese Medicine App】 Online/Offline Reading of Ancient and Modern TCM Books >>> As early as in the “Fifty-Two Disease Formulas”, there are detailed records of the names, prescriptions, and specifications of medicinal pills. The Song Dynasty’s “Taiping Huimin Heji Ju Fang” recorded a total of 788 formulas, among which 284 are medicinal pills, accounting … Read more