The Efficacy and Functions of Raw Aconite (Sheng Fu Zi) Raw Aconite refers to the unprocessed form of Aconite, which is the tuber of the Aconitum plant from the Ranunculaceae family. It is conical in shape, slightly curved, with a gray-black surface, often featuring a depressed bud scar at the top and surrounding tuberous rootlets … Read more
Various Wonderful Uses of Fu Zi!Experiences from Renowned Experts in “Famous TCM Doctors on Formulas and Herbs”In clinical practice, Fu Zi (Aconiti Radix) is used in doses of 6~15g, commonly combined with the following:Combined with Tian Ma (Gastrodia Elata), Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark), Xu Duan (Dipsacus), Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), and Wei Ling Xian … Read more
【Name】 : Fuzi (Aconite)/Fupian (Aconite slices)/Heifuzi (Black Aconite) 【Category】 : Warming Interior Herbs 【Functions】 : Revive Yang and rescue from collapse, warm and tonify the Spleen and Kidney, dispel cold and alleviate pain. It is very pungent and hot, warming Yang and expelling cold. 【Properties】 : Very pungent, very hot. Toxic. 【Meridians Entered】 : Heart, … Read more
Click above to follow “Learn TCM“! Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) is first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), which only mentions “Zhu” without distinguishing between Cang and Bai (White Atractylodes). Later, in Ben Cao Jing Ji Zhu by Tao Hongjing, a distinction is made between Chi (Red) and … Read more
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Source This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) or Bei Cang Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala). It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Related Names Cang Zhu, Xian Zhu, Mao Zhu, Chi Zhu, Mao Cang Zhu, Guan … Read more
Pain Dampness in the Exterior Pain: Headache, body pain, muscle pain, joint pain (including rheumatism).1) Dampness in the Exterior Headache. Two patterns, damp-heat syndrome, aversion to cold without sweating, heavy body and headache, dampness in the exterior, suitable for Huo Xiang (Agastache), Xiang Ru (Elsholtzia), Qiang Huo (Notopterygium), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), Bo He (Mint), Niu … Read more
Zou Guan Therapy is one of the external treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), integrating the effects of warm moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, and herbal therapy. It has the functions of strengthening the body’s resistance, expelling pathogenic factors, promoting circulation, and dispelling wind and cold. Zou Guan, also known as pushing cupping, involves first … Read more
Flash cupping therapy, as a unique form of cupping therapy, has distinct characteristics. Firstly, it has unique therapeutic effects, with strong warming and wind-dispelling capabilities; secondly, it requires high operational skills, and without proficient techniques, safe and effective treatment cannot be achieved. Flash cupping therapy is suitable for patients with relaxed muscles, where suction is … Read more
Click to follow Qinghai Provincial Cancer Hospital! Fire needle therapy, also known as “burning needle” or “scorching needle,” generally uses thicker stainless steel needles or specially made needle instruments, such as those made from tungsten alloy. This technique involves heating the needle until it is red hot, and then quickly inserting it into the affected … Read more
Acupuncture is a familiar concept to many. However, have you heard of fire needle therapy? This is also a form of acupuncture, but it has unique characteristics and effects. Next, let’s specifically introduce the functions and precautions of fire needle therapy. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, there exists an interaction of yin and … Read more