Floating pulse (fú mài) is one of the most representative types in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis. By exploring its body image, main diseases, and associated pulses, we can better understand the intrinsic connection between diseases and pulse manifestations. “Floating on the skin like wood on water; abundant when lifted, insufficient when pressed,” this … Read more
Taiyang Disease PathogenesisTaiyang governs the skin and controls the defensive qi (wei qi), serving as the “barrier of the body”. When external pathogens invade the skin, they obstruct the wei yang, causing the ying yin to stagnate, and the evil heat to flourish at the surface, hence it is termed Taiyang disease.According to the fourth … Read more
Su He Xian Sheng A Soulful TCM Public Account Winter is the season most prone to colds, as well as the season when influenza is prevalent! Especially for those with weaker constitutions and lower resistance, recovery from a cold can be difficult! Zhang Zhongjing, known as the Sage of Medicine in TCM history, lived during … Read more
Hello, friends! Today, let’s talk about:Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens For detailed content, please listen to the audio explanation below: Excerpt from “Men Chunde’s Clinical Essentials of Traditional Chinese Medicine”Strengthening the Body and Expelling PathogensMr. Pang, an elderly man over 80 years old, went out in early winter and felt cold. After returning home, … Read more
Click the image below to read ↓↓↓ —— The Main Text Below —— Eliminating the “Five Evils” of the Human Body, Discussing the Thinking Behind TCM Prescriptions Yangmi Nao Gu said: Western medicine categorizes the pathogens entering the human body into millions of types, resulting in millions of treatment methods. In contrast, Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
Ginger is one of the most common ingredients in daily life It is not only a great product that belongs to the category of food and medicine sharing the same source But it is also rumored to prevent hair loss However There are two common types of ginger Fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang) and Dried Ginger … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– The Chinese herb Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) is actually the dried form of fresh ginger, which is obtained by drying and sunning fresh ginger. It is commonly used to brew tea or can be combined with other Chinese herbs for decoction. Dried Ginger has a spicy flavor and a warm nature, capable of clearing … Read more
Understanding Cāngzhú 【Herb Name】Cāngzhú (Atractylodes Rhizome) 【Properties】Acrid, Bitter, Warm. 【Meridians】Spleen, Stomach, Liver. 【Functions】Dries dampness, strengthens the spleen, dispels wind and cold, brightens the eyes. 【Indications】1. Dampness obstructing the middle jiao, abdominal distension, diarrhea, edema; 2. Wind-damp bi syndrome, beriberi; 3. Wind-cold common cold; 4. Night blindness, blurred vision. The Story of Cāngzhú Scholar Xu, a … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Source of the Herb This herb is the dried rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant Atractylodes macrocephala or Atractylodes lancea, primarily produced in Jiangsu, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, and Shaanxi. The highest quality is from the Maoshan area in Jiangsu, hence the name Maocangzhu. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of … Read more
Learn About a Chinese Herb Every Day: Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) This herb is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Mao Cang Zhu (茅苍术) or Bei Cang Zhu (北苍术). It is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, and Shaanxi, with the highest quality coming from the Mao Mountain area in Jiangsu, hence the … Read more