Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】 Set asStarred/Top for easy accessNowadays, there are many exercise videos online, and some people have started to follow along, even running outdoors in the hot summer to sweat more. However, after a few days of practice, they feel unwell, their mental state worsens, and … Read more
Replenishing Body Fluids Formulas Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that body fluids (jin) have the function of moistening the skin and pores; while liquid (ye) serves to lubricate joints, moisten orifices, nourish the brain, and support the organs. When the body lacks fluids, symptoms such as dry intestines leading to constipation, dry throat, dry mouth, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are responsible for the transformation and transportation of food and fluids, serving as the source of qi and blood production. When invaded by dampness, the absorption of food and fluids is obstructed, leading to insufficient yin blood and fluids, resulting in a condition known as … Read more
● What is Blood Stasis? Blood stasis is a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where the accumulation of blood within the body is referred to as blood stasis. You may wonder, blood should flow continuously within the blood vessels, so why does it accumulate? This is a good question.① TCM theory suggests that the … Read more
Do you often feel bloated, especially after meals, with increased discomfort, frequent belching, and flatulence? These issues are classified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as stagnation of Qi in the stomach and intestines. Sometimes, emotional stress can exacerbate this feeling of fullness, as liver Qi invades the stomach, leading to severe stagnation. Today, Dr. Ma … Read more
Do you often feel bloated, especially after meals, with increased discomfort, frequent belching, and flatulence? These issues are classified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as stagnation of Qi in the gastrointestinal tract. Sometimes, emotional stress can exacerbate this condition, leading to further bloating, as liver Qi invades the stomach, resulting in severe stagnation. Today, Dr. … Read more
This article is based on the theories from: “Zhongyi Zhenhou Bian Zhi Guiding” (Guidelines for TCM Symptom Differentiation and Treatment), “Fangjixue” (Pharmacology of Formulas). Hello, I am a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wen Junran. In recent days, I have been writing some popular science articles about the concept of “Qi” in … Read more
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1 Basic Knowledge in TCM1. Ma: Indicates that Qi can flow, but blood cannot.2. Mu: If the sensation of “ma” is severe, it indicates that both Qi and blood cannot flow.3. Suan: Indicates that the meridians are open, but there is insufficient Qi and blood.4. Zhang: Indicates that there is abundant Qi; such individuals tend … Read more