Cold is a common illness in winter. Wind-Cold Cold? Wind-Heat Cold? How to distinguish between them? What medications should be used for different types of colds? Dr. Xu Shuai, Attending Physician of the TCM Department at Beijing Friendship Hospital recommends a practical guide for everyone. Xu Shuai Attending Physician of the TCM Department at Beijing … Read more
Life’s Trust Heavy Responsibilities As winter approaches and the weather fluctuates, colds are easily contracted. Often, taking medication can alleviate symptoms, but sometimes the medication may not be effective or may even worsen the condition, leading to the consideration of whether the “medication is inappropriate for the symptoms”. Colds can be categorized: Wind-Cold colds and … Read more
Wind-Cold Cold (Feng Han Gan Mao) commonly occurs in cold seasons, such as winter, late autumn, and early spring, and is caused by the invasion of cold pathogens. Symptoms of Wind-Cold Cold include mild fever, severe chills, absence of sweating, headache, body aches, clear nasal discharge, cough, no redness or swelling in the throat, pale … Read more
1Overview The Wind-Cold Common Cold is caused by exposure to cold wind, commonly occurring in autumn and winter. Symptoms include body aches, nasal congestion with runny nose, and cough with phlegm. Both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be used for treatment, as well as dietary therapy. Preventive measures include keeping warm, increasing … Read more
In the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), it is stated: “The waist is the residence of the kidneys; if it cannot move, the kidneys will be exhausted.”The kidneys govern the bones and produce marrow. When kidney essence is deficient, the waist and spine lose nourishment, leading to soreness and weakness, with pain that is … Read more
Rarely seen health-preserving ancient formulas. “Food therapy” is an important component of traditional Chinese medicine. Utilizing food for health and disease treatment has been widely circulated among the people. Food and medicine share the same source, and using food for health and disease treatment is simple, effective, safe, and inexpensive, allowing for self-treatment without leaving … Read more
1. Effective Formula for Cleansing Blood Vessel Walls: Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Tian Ma (Gastrodia elata), San Qi (Panax notoginseng), Shan Zha (Crataegus), Xi Yang Shen (American ginseng), Gua Lou Ke (Trichosanthes fruit), He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) in equal amounts, ground into powder. Take a small spoonful every morning and evening (5 capsules can … Read more
Another Medical Essay — Grateful for the Goodness and Beauty of Traditional Chinese Medicine, thank you for your reading and attention! Lonely boat, straw hat old man, fishing alone in the cold river snow. ——————— Main Text —————— A rare health-preserving ancient prescription. “Dietary therapy” is an important component of the treasure trove of traditional … Read more
There are various reasons for loss of appetite, including changes in climate, excessive physical and mental labor, emotional fatigue, and damp-heat. Using dietary adjustments to treat loss of appetite is a good method. Below are several remedies that promote digestion and enhance appetite.6 Dietary Remedies to Promote Digestion and Increase Appetite 1. Fig and Tomato … Read more
1. Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel) and Carp Soup for Strengthening the Spleen and Warming the Stomach Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Chen Pi has a spicy, bitter, and warm nature, entering the Lung and Spleen meridians. It helps regulate Qi, harmonize the stomach, reduce nausea, and resolve phlegm. It is suitable for symptoms … Read more