According to the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic”, “Ginseng can tonify the five organs, calm the spirit, stabilize the soul, stop palpitations, eliminate evil qi, brighten the eyes, strengthen the heart, and enhance intelligence.” Ginseng is widely regarded as a traditional Chinese medicine with multiple benefits, and it is extensively used in TCM, providing numerous advantages … Read more
Bloodletting Therapy is a method that involves using needles or blades to puncture or incise specific acupuncture points and areas of the body to release a small amount of blood for therapeutic purposes. Below are the common precautions for bloodletting therapy, which we hope all patients will read carefully. Before Bloodletting Therapy 1. On the … Read more
Different Dosage Forms of Medications Usage and Precautions (Part 3) As the autumn wind rises, white clouds fly In the previous two parts, we discussed the usage and precautions of tablets, capsules, and granules. Today, we will discuss the usage and precautions of powders. Powders Refers to a powdered preparation made by uniformly mixing the … Read more
As the old saying goes, if the decoction of Chinese medicine is not brewed properly, its efficacy is reduced by half. How should we brew Chinese medicine? Step 1: Selection of Brewing Utensils Do not use iron, copper, or aluminum pots, as chemical reactions may occur during the brewing process, reducing the medicinal efficacy. Use … Read more
Cupping therapy is a treatment method that uses cups as tools to create a vacuum by burning or compressing air inside the cup, causing it to adhere to the skin surface. This generates extensive stimulation, leading to local congestion or bruising, thereby achieving disease prevention and treatment, and body strengthening. The following are common precautions … Read more