TCM formulas

Understanding the Differentiation and Treatment of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Differentiation and Treatment of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, the common cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of external evils, primarily categorized into two types: Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. The treatment for different types of colds must be approached differently. 1. Wind-Cold vs. Wind-Heat In TCM etiology, there is the concept of Wind evil. … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb: Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb: Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)

Pinyin Huánɡ Qí Alias Mian Huang Qi English Name Radix Astragali Source The root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao). Harvested in spring and autumn, the soil, fibrous roots, and root tips are removed, then dried until 60-70% dry, bundled straight, and then fully dried. Habitat Distribution … Read more

Ten Methods for Differentiating and Treating Damp-Heat Syndrome

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(1) Fang Xiang Xuan Hua Fa (Aromatic Transformation Method) (Upper Jiao): Heat from summer attacks externally, while damp-heat and turbid phlegm accumulate internally. Symptoms include dizziness, fever, general body aches, chest tightness, nausea, yellow and red urine, a white greasy tongue coating, and a slippery pulse. This is an early stage of damp-heat syndrome, suitable … Read more

Do You Often Consume Medicinal Pills? Here’s How They Are Made

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Do You Often Consume Medicinal Pills? Here's How They Are Made

Honey pills (蜜丸) are spherical medicinal preparations made by mixing powdered Chinese herbs with honey as a binding agent. Honey pills are one of the commonly used forms of traditional Chinese medicine, characterized by their slow disintegration and gradual effects. The honey used as a binder constitutes a significant proportion of the final product, and … Read more

Comprehensive Secret Formulas for Treating Diabetes and Edema

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Comprehensive Secret Formulas for Treating Diabetes and Edema

26. Diabetes 1. Qingxin Decoction with modifications: Shilianrou (Stone Lotus Flesh) 6g, Dangshen (Codonopsis) 6g, Digupi (Rehmannia Root) 9g, Fuling (Poria) 6g, Huangqin (Scutellaria) 9g, Huangqi (Astragalus) 9g, Gancao (Licorice) 6g, Shengshigao (Gypsum) 9g, Cundong (Winter Melon) 6g, Zhim (Anemarrhena) 6g, Wuweizi (Schisandra) 9g, Chaihu (Bupleurum) 6g. Add 3 bowls of water to the herbs, … Read more

45 Formulas from Zhang Zhongjing’s “Shang Han Lun”

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45 Formulas from Zhang Zhongjing's "Shang Han Lun"

Zhang Zhongjing (circa 150–154 AD – circa 215–219 AD), whose courtesy name is Zhongjing, was from Nanyang, Neixiang County (now Zhangzai Village, Dengzhou City, Henan Province). He was a physician during the late Eastern Han Dynasty, revered as the “Sage of Medicine” by later generations. Zhang Zhongjing extensively collected medical prescriptions and authored the monumental … Read more

Advanced Formulas: Mastering “Similar Formulas” for In-Depth Understanding of Febrile Diseases

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Advanced Formulas: Mastering "Similar Formulas" for In-Depth Understanding of Febrile Diseases

Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth.Each category of formulas in the Treatise on Febrile Diseases has a foundational formula (except for miscellaneous formulas). Understanding the foundational formula in each category will aid in learning and applying similar formulas. Today, we will categorize them. 1. Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon … Read more

Heart Governs Blood, Spleen Controls Blood, Liver Stores Blood! When Blood is Deficient: Nourish the Heart, Strengthen the Spleen, Protect the Liver

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Heart Governs Blood, Spleen Controls Blood, Liver Stores Blood! When Blood is Deficient: Nourish the Heart, Strengthen the Spleen, Protect the Liver

It is well known that as people age, especially women, they often experience a darkening of the facial skin, losing its luster, sometimes appearing as if covered by a layer of yellow that cannot be washed away, even with the best skincare or beauty products. This condition is often referred to in literature as “yellow-faced … Read more

The Five Classic Formulas for Qi Tonification

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The Five Classic Formulas for Qi Tonification

1. Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) Composition: Ren Shen (Ginseng) 10g, Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) 9g, Fu Ling (Poria) 9g, Gan Cao (Licorice) 6g Function: Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Spleen Indications: Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency Characteristics: Pale complexion, low voice, weakness in limbs, reduced appetite or loose stools, pale tongue, weak … Read more

What to Eat for Blood and Qi Deficiency: 10 Recommended Recipes for Nourishing Qi and Blood

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What to Eat for Blood and Qi Deficiency: 10 Recommended Recipes for Nourishing Qi and Blood

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that individuals with qi and xue deficiency or those with a relatively weak constitution need to regulate their condition through blood replenishment. So, what are the best foods for nourishing blood? Recipes for qi and xue replenishing dishes include Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction), Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang … Read more