According to the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), “When the righteous qi is preserved within, evil cannot invade; where evil gathers, its qi must be deficient.” Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes a holistic view of tumors, considering the balance of righteous and evil qi in the body. The occurrence and development of cancer is … Read more
Introduction: It is often heard from experienced TCM practitioners the phrase “扶正祛邪” (fǔ zhèng qū xié), but what does it specifically mean? Perhaps not many people know. In TCM, the occurrence of disease is related to the balance of the body’s righteous (正气, zhèng qì) and evil (邪气, xié qì) energies. The outcome of a … Read more
New Perspectives on Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Pathogenic FactorsProfessor Ma Youdu, in his article “Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Pathogenic Factors,” delves deeply into the concepts of supporting the right qi (zheng qi) and expelling pathogenic factors (xie qi). He posits that the evolution and outcome of diseases are determined by the … Read more
• The body’s self-defense is an innate and dynamically changing defense mechanism and potential ability that plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Human life activities are constantly influenced by the external environment, and only by adapting to the four seasons and the environment can one remain safe and sound. • … Read more
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
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
“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
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
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
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