Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCM Introduction: Some difficult diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and Behçet’s syndrome, can initially manifest as skin lesions. How can we understand the treatment of these diseases through the lens of Yin and Yang? Let’s explore the clinical experience of … Read more
Introduction: Some difficult diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and Behçet’s syndrome, can initially manifest as skin lesions. How can we utilize the concept of Yin and Yang to treat these diseases? Let’s explore the clinical experience of Dr. Zhao Bingnan!Skin diseases encompass a wide range and are closely related to various clinical specialties. Traditional … Read more
Harmonizing Yin and Yang to restore their integrated state is the key to preventing and treating insomnia in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Insomnia is not merely a physical issue; it can also involve psychological and social factors. TCM believes that sleep relies on the harmony of Yin and Yang. When Yin and Yang are imbalanced, … Read more
▲ Qiu Peiran, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1913.1.10-2010.5.3) Qiu Peiran, the first Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was a chief physician and professor at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qiu Peiran treated various types of tumors, including the following situations: patients diagnosed with late-stage tumors who have lost the indication for surgery, patients … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Breast cancer has the highest incidence rate among malignant tumors in women, and its incidence is on the rise year by year. Currently, the treatment of breast cancer has formed a multidisciplinary treatment model mainly consisting of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, and endocrine therapy. Although various … Read more
/ Functional Medicine/ Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) Editor: Li Jingbai Proofreader: Li Zhenyun Image of Dried Ginger Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) warms the middle, stops diarrhea, and controls bleeding. It consolidates the lungs to disperse water qi, treating water qi—excess moisture in the organ tissues.Dried Ginger is a strongly warming herb, … Read more
Reviving Yang Qi, Reviving Life! Reviving Cold Qi, Reviving Illness! Today, Dr. Qu teaches you how to warm your Yang Qi and dispel cold from your body. “The greatest treasure of heaven is this one round red sun; the greatest treasure of man is this one breath of true Yang.” When the sun is gone, … Read more
Ingredients: 6g of Zhi Ma Huang (Prepared Ephedra), 12g of Mai Dong (Ophiopogon), 18g of Dan Shen (Salvia), 12g of Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra), 10g of Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), and 10g of Gan Cao (Licorice). Take one dose daily, decoct twice in water, and take one decoction in the morning and evening. Indications: Heart … Read more
Yang Qi disorders can be categorized into two main types, aside from excessive Yang: one is Yang stagnation and the other is Yang deficiency. Yang stagnation occurs when Yang Qi is obstructed due to Qi stagnation, blood stasis, dampness obstruction, fluid retention, phlegm accumulation, or cold congealing, and the treatment should focus on invigorating Yang. … Read more
The original plant of Cang Zhu is the Asteraceae family, specifically Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz., which is used medicinally for its dried rhizome. It has the effects of drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, dispelling wind, and relieving cold, as well as improving vision. In our province, Atractylodes chinensis should be … Read more