Pengpai News Reporter Xiao Bei After the Cold Dew (Han Lu) solar term, the weather in Shanghai suddenly turned cold, dropping ten degrees overnight. In the bleak autumn wind, some people feel cold all over, especially with icy and numb hands and feet. So, what causes cold hands and feet? What methods does Traditional Chinese … Read more
Author | Lin Zhichen Editor | Chunfeng Reviewer | Xiao Ye Previously, while following my teacher in the cardiology department, I encountered many patients with coronary heart disease. Many patients would ask if they could take a box of Sanqi powder that they bought at home. Sanqi (Panax notoginseng) is a herb that promotes blood … Read more
Why do we still feel tired even after a long sleep? Experts explain that frequent feelings of fatigue and exhaustion may be caused by blood stasis. So, what is blood stasis? What types are there? How can we improve the condition of blood stasis? Below, we introduce some common knowledge about blood stasis. Types of … Read more
1. Common Causes Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can develop from acute PID that has not been completely cured, leading to persistent and recurrent symptoms. It may also result from long-term unclean sexual practices, improper contraception, inadequate care of the vulva, infections following childbirth or abortion, and Chlamydia trachomatis infections. 2. Key Points in Inquiry … Read more
Skin allergies, also known as “sensitive” skin diseases, refer to abnormal phenomena such as redness, swelling, itching, peeling, and allergic dermatitis that occur when the skin is stimulated by various factors, such as cosmetics, chemical agents, pollen, certain foods, and polluted air. 1. Common Causes 1. Aging, stress, mental tension, and depression, along with prolonged … Read more
Those with a basic understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) know that generally, Yin deficiency leads to internal heat, while Yang deficiency results in phlegm-dampness. However, it is important to note that Yin deficiency can also produce phlegm-dampness, and this is not uncommon. TCM posits that phlegm-dampness is primarily caused by metabolic disorders of body … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness (痰湿) refers to a viscous substance formed due to abnormal water metabolism in the body, which can exist in various parts of the body, such as the lungs, spleen, and stomach. Individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution often exhibit symptoms such as a heavy, sticky body, fatigue, and poor appetite. … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Article Overview Feeling discomfort in the throat with persistent phlegm that cannot be coughed out, needing to spit phlegm every morning upon waking, experiencing cold, cough, rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis seem to be related to what Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expert shares health knowledge Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ In TCM, constipation has three meanings: 1. Feces remain in the intestines for too long, leading to blockage and prolonged bowel movements; 2. The bowel movement cycle may not be long, but the feces are hard and difficult to pass; … Read more
Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome is particularly common among women, especially those who are meticulous, perfectionist, and overly cautious. “Qi is the commander of blood, and blood is the mother of qi”; “When qi flows, blood flows; when qi stagnates, blood stasis occurs.” Qi stagnation and blood stasis are interrelated issues; where there is … Read more