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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Qi deficiency constitution refers to a state characterized by insufficient vital energy, primarily manifested as weak breath and diminished organ function. Qi deficiency often presents with symptoms such as pale complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, dizziness, poor appetite, cold limbs, fatigue, lack of energy, mental fatigue, and poor memory. Women may experience menstrual … Read more
Four Methods to Tonify Qi1 Tonifying the Middle Qi Method This method is used for symptoms such as mental fatigue, pale complexion, low voice, weakness in limbs, poor digestion, and diarrhea. Herbs: Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Lian Mi (Lotus Seed), Bian Dou … Read more