TCM principles

Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Through Classic Idioms: The Principle of ‘Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil’

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Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Through Classic Idioms: The Principle of 'Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil'

Qian Xiaqi Department of Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine Attending Physician Specialization: Treatment of facial paralysis, neck and lower back pain, gastroenteritis, arthritis, etc. Exploring the profound knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) through classic idioms makes complex medical principles more accessible. With a rich history of over 5,000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine has cultivated a … Read more

Teacher Xing Discusses Dried Ginger and Fresh Ginger (In-Depth Reading)

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Teacher Xing Discusses Dried Ginger and Fresh Ginger (In-Depth Reading)

Today, I will discuss dried ginger and fresh ginger as mentioned in the classic texts. First, let’s talk about dried ginger. Let’s first look at dried ginger. The original text states: “Dried ginger, flavor is pungent and warm, primarily treats chest fullness, cough, and counterflow of qi, warms the middle, stops bleeding, induces sweating, expels … Read more

The Significant Differences Between Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger: Choosing the Right Ginger for Health Before the Dog Days

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The Significant Differences Between Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger: Choosing the Right Ginger for Health Before the Dog Days

“Eating radish in winter and ginger in summer, no need for a doctor to prescribe medicine.” This is a widely circulated saying, indicating that the method of using fresh ginger for health has a long history. As early as the Spring and Autumn period, the “Analects of Confucius – Xiangdang” mentioned the saying “Do not … Read more

Understanding Ginger: The Distinct Functions of Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger

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Understanding Ginger: The Distinct Functions of Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), ginger is generally classified into two types: Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger). The use of these two forms in TCM formulas is very specific; certain formulas can only use dried ginger, while others can only use fresh ginger, and they cannot be interchanged. So, what are … Read more

The Efficacy and Toxicity of Aconite

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The Efficacy and Toxicity of Aconite

Aconite (Fu Zi, 附子) is a processed product derived from the lateral roots of the tuberous root of the Aconitum plant, which belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. The main root (mother root) is called Chuan Wu (川乌), and both Chuan Wu and Aconite come from the same plant. Ancient scholars were already aware of the … Read more

The Controversy of Aconite: A Study on Fuzi (Aconitum)

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The Controversy of Aconite: A Study on Fuzi (Aconitum)

Discussion: A Study on Fuzi; Fuzi (Aconitum) warms the Yang of the spleen and kidneys, dispelling the three Yin evils. Fuzi warms Yang and treats diseases of the three Yin, making it the primary essential medicine. Its efficacy is vast, and so is the controversy surrounding it, as ordinary people do not understand medical principles … Read more

The Three Realms of Aconite: First, Warming Yang; Second, Generating Qi; Third, Warming the Kidneys and Receiving Qi

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The Three Realms of Aconite: First, Warming Yang; Second, Generating Qi; Third, Warming the Kidneys and Receiving Qi

There is a reason for the name Why is Aconite called “Fuzi”? If we plant a clove of garlic in the ground, it will eventually grow into a large garlic bulb. However, sometimes it does not grow well, does not separate into cloves, and becomes a single bulb, which is very spicy. Interestingly, Aconite is … Read more

Warming Yang and Nourishing the Liver: Foods to Avoid for Healthy Growth

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Warming Yang and Nourishing the Liver: Foods to Avoid for Healthy Growth

Image Source: The Paper Spring is the season when Yang energy rises. It is beneficial for children to have a moderate dispersion of Yang energy within their bodies. However, many parents overlook dietary details in daily life, allowing their children to consume excessive “scattering” Yang foods, leading to a depletion of Yang energy, weakened constitution, … Read more

Comparative Use of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) and Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala)

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Comparative Use of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) and Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala)

Comparative Use of Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu were not distinguished in ancient times. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing only mentions “Zhu” without differentiating between Cang and Bai. During the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, Tao Hongjing classified “Zhu” into Bai and Chi types based on their … Read more

Why Does Dampness Increase Despite Various Methods to Eliminate It?

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Why Does Dampness Increase Despite Various Methods to Eliminate It?

It is often heard that people say they have excessive dampness and try various methods to eliminate it, but the results are not ideal, and sometimes it seems to increase. This is because they do not differentiate the types of dampness; they only know there is dampness but do not understand the difference between 湿热 … Read more