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Treatment of Moderate to Severe Angina Pectoris with Granules by Dr. Guo Shikui: Rigorous Formulation, Comprehensive Approach, Small Dosage, Remarkable Efficacy

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Treatment of Moderate to Severe Angina Pectoris with Granules by Dr. Guo Shikui: Rigorous Formulation, Comprehensive Approach, Small Dosage, Remarkable Efficacy

Promoting Traditional Culture, Inheriting the Lifeblood Continuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The Qi Huang School of Traditional Chinese Medicine holds a crucial and significant position in traditional culture, being an inseparable part of it. Throughout the long river of history, it has condensed the wisdom of the Chinese people, … Read more

Understanding Qi Deficiency: Differentiating Between Yuan Qi, Zong Qi, Ying Qi, and Wei Qi

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Understanding Qi Deficiency: Differentiating Between Yuan Qi, Zong Qi, Ying Qi, and Wei Qi

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four major deficiency syndromes include Qi deficiency, Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, and Yang deficiency. Among these, Qi deficiency is the most common type of deficiency syndrome. The Qi in the human body has different functions and roles, thus Qi deficiency cannot be generalized. The Qi in the human body … Read more

Detailed Explanation of the Classic Treatise on Febrile Diseases

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Detailed Explanation of the Classic Treatise on Febrile Diseases

Original Text 01 In the case of Taiyang disease, the pulse is floating, with a strong pain in the head and neck, and aversion to cold.C1 This line outlines the Taiyang disease and serves as a general guideline for exterior diseases..The term Taiyang refers to the Taiyang meridian, specifically the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian. The … Read more

Master Sun Guangrong’s Sun’s Formula for Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens: Zhonghe Decoction

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Master Sun Guangrong's Sun's Formula for Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens: Zhonghe Decoction

Sun Guangrong, a distinguished TCM master and clinical practitioner, is known for his contributions to TCM literature and culture, and is one of the founders of modern distance education in TCM. He established the “Zhonghe Thought, Zhonghe Differentiation, Zhonghe Formulation,” which is praised by his disciples and patients as the Zhonghe School of Medicine. He … Read more

A Renowned Formula for Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens: A Solution for Colds Without Targeting Specific Viruses!

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A Renowned Formula for Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens: A Solution for Colds Without Targeting Specific Viruses!

Does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have formulas to enhance immunity? There are indeed many such formulas. However, immunity is a term from modern medicine; in TCM, we refer to it as “zheng qi” (正气), and enhancing immunity is about supporting the body’s righteous energy. Gui Zhi Tang (桂枝汤) is an excellent formula for strengthening the … Read more

Master Sun Guangrong’s Formula for Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogenic Factors

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Sun Guangrong’s Fu Zheng Qu Xie Zhong He Tang (Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogenic Factors Decoction) (Basic Formula)1) Composition:Sheng Sha Shen (Raw Ginseng) 10g, Sheng Bei Huang Qi (Raw Astragalus) 15g, Zi Dan Shen (Purple Salvia) 10g, Bei Chai Hu (Bupleurum) 12g, Chuan Yu Jin (Chuan Yujin) 12g, Zhi Xiang Fu (Processed Cyperus) 12g, … Read more

Illustrated Materia Medica: Authentic Medicinal Material ‘Bai Shao’

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Illustrated Materia Medica: Authentic Medicinal Material 'Bai Shao'

Plant Morphology Perennial herbaceous vine; roots cylindrical, gray-black, approximately 8 mm in diameter; stems covered with two rows of hairs. Leaves are opposite, membranous, ovate-lanceolate, 7-10 cm long, 4-8 cm wide at the base, gradually tapering to a point at the tip, with deep ear-shaped heart at the base, ear-shaped and drooping, both sides covered … Read more

Codonopsis pilosula: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Benefits and Uses

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Codonopsis pilosula: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Benefits and Uses

Codonopsis pilosula Information Codonopsis pilosula (Codonopsis pilosula) belongs to the Campanulaceae family and the Codonopsis genus. The stem base has numerous tuberous stem scars, and the roots are often large, spindle-shaped or spindle-shaped cylindrical. The stems are twining, with flowers solitary at the branch tips, alternating with leaf stalks or nearly opposite, and have pedicels. … Read more

The Truth of Medicine | Astragalus

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The Truth of Medicine | Astragalus

Astragalus was first recorded for medicinal use in the “Fifty-Two Diseases Formulas”. Due to the varying accounts in historical materia medica regarding its origin, variety, appearance, efficacy, and even cultural anecdotes, it has not only been properly named but has also acquired various aliases. The proper name for Astragalus is quite clear, referred to as … Read more

Understanding Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine

We often hear terms like “Qi deficiency” (气虚), “tonifying Qi” (补气), “nourishing both Qi and blood” (气血双补), and even “Yuan Qi” (元气) and “Wei Qi” (卫气). These familiar yet unfamiliar terms are all related to “Qi”. So, what exactly is Qi? Our ancestors placed great importance on studying the invisible energy that cannot be seen … Read more