Does Adding Fu Zi Enhance the Treatment of Damp-Heat Conditions?

Does Adding Fu Zi Enhance the Treatment of Damp-Heat Conditions?

Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2807 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners Introduction: For Yang deficiency, warming Yang herbs are used to support Yang, while for damp-heat conditions, clearing heat and eliminating dampness is the common method. The late TCM practitioner Ma Yunxiang from Jiangsu proposed the method of supporting Yang and … Read more

Can Fuzi (Aconite) and Rougui (Cinnamon) Break Blood Stasis: Myth or Hidden Gem?

Can Fuzi (Aconite) and Rougui (Cinnamon) Break Blood Stasis: Myth or Hidden Gem?

Chinese Medicine Book ClubIssue 3796 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction:Ancient practitioners believed that Fuzi (Aconite) and Rougui (Cinnamon) were primarily used to expel blood stasis and eliminate diseases. The “Jinkui Yaolue” by Zhang Zhongjing outlines the principles of “disease, pulse, and syndrome treatment,” indicating that ancient practitioners diagnosed and treated … Read more

The Remarkable Effects of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) in Clinical Practice

The Remarkable Effects of Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) in Clinical Practice

Introduction: Today we will learn about Mr. Yu Xiaofeng’s experience in using Cang Zhu. Mr. Yu Xiaofeng (1900-1987) came from a family of physicians for four generations. His ancestors were both teachers and doctors, excelling in internal medicine and also knowledgeable in pediatrics, gaining considerable fame in Yongtai County, Fujian Province. In clinical practice, Mr. … Read more

A Story Behind Each Herb: Dan Shen – The ‘Vascular Cleaner’ That Melts Stagnation Like Spring Water

A Story Behind Each Herb: Dan Shen - The 'Vascular Cleaner' That Melts Stagnation Like Spring Water

Between the cliffs of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, a boatman suddenly suffers from angina, his face and lips turning purple as if covered in frost. An old sailor quickly gathers Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) from the crevices of the rocks, chews it, and swallows it with liquor. In a moment, the patient’s … Read more

Dan Shen: A Versatile Herb for Activating Blood Circulation

Dan Shen: A Versatile Herb for Activating Blood Circulation

↑ Click the above 【Health Path】 to follow us ↑ Introduction: Everyone loves affordable and effective products. Is there a traditional Chinese medicine that is inexpensive, effective, and can treat multiple diseases? The commonly used blood-activating herb Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is one. Although it contains the character “shen (参)”, Dan Shen is not related … Read more

Vascular Stenosis: No Need for Stents, A Formula to Promote Blood Circulation and Clear Blockages!

Vascular Stenosis: No Need for Stents, A Formula to Promote Blood Circulation and Clear Blockages!

Vascular stenosis is a serious condition, and there is no need for stents; a formula can promote blood circulation and clear blockages throughout the body! Friends in middle and old age know how terrifying vascular stenosis can be. When the blood vessels are narrowed by50%, the body may start to experience discomfort, such asblackouts, dizziness, … Read more

Caution with Astragalus: Not All Cases of Qi Deficiency Should Use Astragalus

Caution with Astragalus: Not All Cases of Qi Deficiency Should Use Astragalus

Recently, I have encountered several cases of Qi deficiency where the use of Astragalus (Huang Qi) to tonify Qi actually worsened the condition. Therefore, it is necessary to address this issue, as many people may inadvertently exacerbate their Qi deficiency by consuming Astragalus. First, let’s discuss Astragalus. Astragalus (Huang Qi) has a sweet flavor and … Read more

Addressing Kidney Deficiency: Prioritize Qi Supplementation to Avoid Further Weakness

Addressing Kidney Deficiency: Prioritize Qi Supplementation to Avoid Further Weakness

Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When Sick In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed that when Qi is disturbed, illness arises; when Qi is deficient, symptoms occur; and when Qi is completely exhausted, death follows. Qi is the foundation of life; without it, the body withers like … Read more

Caution for Children Eating Fruits: Beware of Spleen and Stomach Deficiency and Cold | Review of Zhang Xichun’s Medical Cases

Caution for Children Eating Fruits: Beware of Spleen and Stomach Deficiency and Cold | Review of Zhang Xichun's Medical Cases

This section’s audio Click here to listen to the audio lesson↑ You can click the “Read the original text” at the bottom of the page to listen to more audio in this series on Ximalaya~ Text version This text review corresponds to the original audio content (including original medical cases and specific prescriptions) click here … Read more

Treating External Cough with “Disperse, Clear, and Moisturize” – A Detailed Analysis of Internal Injury Mechanisms

Treating External Cough with "Disperse, Clear, and Moisturize" - A Detailed Analysis of Internal Injury Mechanisms

↑ Click the above 【Health Preservation Path】 to follow us ↑ Abstract: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the principle is “treat the symptoms urgently, treat the root cause gradually.” This is particularly evident in the treatment of external cough. Teacher Xia discusses the treatment of external cough using the three methods of “Disperse, Clear, and … Read more