Every Chinese person’s life is closely tied to the “Five Grains”. The classic TCM text, Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经), states that “grains are for nourishment,” clearly indicating that the Five Grains are key to maintaining health. The Five Grains correspond to the five organs in the human body and have specific regulating effects. Western medicine also … Read more
Click the blue text to follow me and enjoy a warm winter together. The origin of medicinal cuisine can be traced back to ancient times. In ancient times, it was a primitive period for medicinal cuisine. Based on the views of “food is the heaven for the people” and “medicine and food share the same … Read more
Physical weakness, fatigue in the limbs, shortness of breath, and dizziness are all manifestations of Qi deficiency. Qi deficiency is a series of pathological changes and syndromes caused by insufficient vital energy. The production of Qi relies on the innate Yang Qi of the kidneys and, more importantly, on the nutrients absorbed by the spleen … Read more
#DietaryHealth#Regarding health preservation, these TCM dietary therapy knowledge you should knowTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) health preservation has a long history and many considerations As the saying goes, “Food supplements are better than medicinal supplements” How to correctly practice TCM health preservation to ensure your health These TCM dietary therapy knowledge you should know Let us … Read more
What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha refers to a therapy that involves scraping the skin with a specific tool (such as jade or buffalo horn) lubricated with water or oil along the meridians, resulting in localized congestion. It primarily serves diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The areas typically treated are the thicker parts of the skin, … Read more
【Introduction】 Gua Sha is a method that uses tools such as ox horn, jade, and Sui Bin bian stone to repeatedly rub certain areas of the patient’s skin to treat diseases. This article will introduce you to six of the simplest and easiest Gua Sha techniques. Gua Sha is a method that utilizes Sui Bin … Read more
Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China, based on the TCM theory of the skin. It involves scraping the skin with tools (such as horn, jade, or cupping) on relevant areas to achieve the goals of unblocking meridians and promoting blood circulation. Gua Sha can expand capillaries, increase sweat gland secretion, … Read more
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese natural therapy that is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves the use of specialized Gua Sha tools and corresponding techniques, applying a certain medium to repeatedly scrape and rub the skin surface, resulting in localized changes such as red millet-like … Read more
1. Introduction to Gua Sha Therapy (1) Historical Evolution of Gua Sha Therapy Gua Sha therapy is one of the invaluable legacies of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is an ancient non-pharmaceutical natural health care method. It has a long history, unique methods, simplicity, safety, wide applicability, and reliable efficacy. For centuries, it has been … Read more
Gua Sha Technique The Gua Sha technique is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves using blunt-edged tools, such as those made from horn or Bian stone, to scrape the skin after applying Gua Sha oil, water, or other lubricants. This scraping motion is performed repeatedly on … Read more