Winter Cold and Spleen-Stomach Deficiency: 10 Traditional Chinese Medicines to Consider

After the start of winter, temperatures drop and the weather becomes cold, causing the human body to feel the chill, leading to an increase in internal coldness and various discomfort symptoms.Among these, individuals with spleen-stomach deficiency and cold (脾胃虚寒) exhibit more pronounced symptoms. These individuals often experience dull stomach pain that persists, cold pain discomfort, … Read more

Wudang Dao Medicine: Discussing the Similarities and Differences Between Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse

Wudang Dao Medicine: Discussing the Similarities and Differences Between Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse

The author has studied the twelve meridians and the dual diagnostic pulse method of Yin and Yang under the guidance of Daoist priest Zhu Huaying at the sacred site of Wudang Mountain for many years. Following Zhu Huaying’s approach of analyzing pulse patterns through the lens of the Neijing (Inner Canon), which emphasizes the unity … Read more

Zhang Zhongjing’s Three Formulas to Resolve Phlegm and Dampness

Zhang Zhongjing's Three Formulas to Resolve Phlegm and Dampness

Editor’s Introduction Phlegm-damp is a common condition with various symptoms, such as chest tightness, cough, dizziness, loose stools, and edema in the limbs. This article will interpret the concept of “For phlegm-damp, one should use warming herbs to harmonize it” from the medical sage Zhang Zhongjing, along with three classic formulas for treating phlegm-damp, revealing … Read more

Nourishing Health in TCM | Dietary Recommendations for Yang Deficiency Constitution

Nourishing Health in TCM | Dietary Recommendations for Yang Deficiency Constitution

Dietary Recommendations for Yang Deficiency Constitution Mechanism of Constitution First, we need to understand the signs of individuals with a Yang deficiency constitution. Yang deficiency often occurs on the basis of Qi deficiency, characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and weak pulse. Additionally, Yang deficiency is accompanied by reduced organ function and … Read more