The Five Classic Formulas for Qi Tonification

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

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

Eight Effective Formulas for Treating Myocardial Infarction

Eight Effective Formulas for Treating Myocardial Infarction

Eight Effective Formulas for Treating Myocardial Infarction 1. Luo Xie Tao Ren Decoction Source: Chai Guozhao, “Essence of Contemporary Famous Doctors’ Formulas” (Zhang Boyu’s formula) Verse: Luo Xie Tao Ren Decoction with Yu Jin, Xiang Fu, Ban Xia, and Quan Dang Gui, Ju Hong, Dan Shen, Fu Ling, and Shan Zha, For emergency treatment of … Read more

Transforming Suan Zao Ren Tang into a Paste for Better Sleep

Transforming Suan Zao Ren Tang into a Paste for Better Sleep

The Suan Zao Ren Tang (Sour Jujube Decoction) is originally recorded in the Jin Kui Yao Lue (Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet) and is indicated for “deficiency heat and insomnia.” It consists of five ingredients: Shao Zao Ren (Suan Zao Ren, Sour Jujube Seed), Fu Ling (Poria), Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizome), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena), … Read more

Understanding the Essence of Gāo Zī Formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Essence of Gāo Zī Formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Introduction The season for taking gāo zī formulas is approaching, yet many people have a superficial understanding of these formulas. In the coming period, I will guide everyone to systematically understand gāo zī formulas, focusing on the Gāo Zī Fèng Shēng formula under the guidance of the Five Movements and Six Qi theory. I will … Read more

Effective Herbal Formulas for Treating Low Back Pain with 100% Efficacy

Effective Herbal Formulas for Treating Low Back Pain with 100% Efficacy

Effective Herbal Formulas for Treating Low Back Pain with 100% Efficacy Ingredients: Huang Qi (Astragalus) 15-30g, Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) 12g, Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong) 8g, Chi Shao (Red Peony) 10g, Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia) 15g, Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga) 5-8g, Wu Yao (Lindera) 8-12g, Di Long (Earthworm) 10g. Dosage: 1 dose per day, decocted in … Read more

How to Eliminate Dampness and Heat Accumulation?

How to Eliminate Dampness and Heat Accumulation?

Today, let’s talk about eliminating dampness. Why do many people have significant dampness but experience poor results even after taking many medications? From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, this is because the treatment is not targeted. There is a saying: “To eliminate dampness, one must first strengthen the spleen; to strengthen the spleen, one … Read more

16 Dietary Remedies for Wind-Cold Cough

16 Dietary Remedies for Wind-Cold Cough

Health Guide: As the weather begins to turn cold, the number of patients suffering from wind-cold coughs increases. Since medicine can be toxic, dietary remedies for wind-cold coughs are the most effective. Do you know what dietary remedies are available for wind-cold coughs? Below, I recommend 16 methods. Wind-cold coughs are classified into wind-cold and … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Huoma Ren: Blood Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency, Dry Intestines and Constipation

The Efficacy and Functions of Huoma Ren: Blood Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency, Dry Intestines and Constipation

Huoma Ren Huoma Ren, the name of a traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the dried mature seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant from the Moraceae family. It is distributed in Northeast, North, East, and Central South China. It has the effect of moistening the intestines and relieving constipation. It is commonly used for blood deficiency … Read more

The Yin-Yang Revelation: Zheng Qinan’s Discussion on Yang Deficiency and Yin Deficiency

The Yin-Yang Revelation: Zheng Qinan's Discussion on Yang Deficiency and Yin Deficiency

Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang 1. Q&A on Yang Deficiency Question: Why do the head and face feel cold? Answer: The head is the apex of all Yang, where Yang Qi is abundant, thus it can withstand cold. If it cannot withstand cold, … Read more