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
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
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 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
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
Professor Tong Xiaolin is an expert in using Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) to treat diabetes. This article introduces the principles of using Huang Lian in terms of compatibility, dosage, and contraindications, providing excellent guidance for clinical use. Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) – Excerpt 1. Key Principles of Huang LianHuang Lian is bitter in taste, and … Read more
Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. According to TCM theory, the main functions of Danshen include: clearing the heart and relieving irritability, regulating menstruation and alleviating pain, cooling the blood and resolving abscesses, and invigorating blood and dispelling stasis. Commonly sold Danshen products include: Compound Danshen Dripping Pills and Compound Danshen Tablets, … Read more
Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】 Set asStar/Pin for easy access Chuanxiong （川芎） 【Medicinal Source】The rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong from the Umbelliferae family. 【Properties】Warm in nature, pungent in flavor. 【Meridians Entered】Liver meridian, Gallbladder meridian, Pericardium meridian. 【Functions】Invigorates blood circulation, promotes qi flow, dispels wind, and alleviates pain. Chuanxiong, … Read more
Angelica Sinensis, also known as Dang Gui, has several aliases including Dang Gui Fen, Gan Gui, Ma Wei Dang Gui, Qin Na, Ma Wei Gui, Yun Gui, Xi Dang Gui, and Min Dang Gui.According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Angelica Sinensis is sweet and pungent in flavor, and warm in nature. It enters the Liver, Heart, … Read more
In the concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), all diseases can be distilled down to two fundamental issues: one is the abnormality of Qi, known as Qi disease, and the other is the abnormality of blood, known as blood disease.Why is this the case? This is because the functioning of life within our bodies relies … Read more