Click to follow for more information “Essence is the foundation of form; form is born from essence. Without essence, there is no form.” This is how the renowned Ming Dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue elucidated the importance of Shu Di Huang (熟地黄, Rehmannia Glutinosa). In TCM theory, Shu Di Huang is revered as the “number one … Read more
Click the blue text to follow me In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi refers to the collective functions of substances such as blood, body fluids, Yang energy, and Yin essence within the human body. The quantity and quality of Qi directly determine the life activities and health status of an individual. Qi deficiency is a … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– (1) Ren Shen (Ginseng). Since ancient times, ginseng has been regarded as a precious tonic. Many elderly, weak, and emaciated patients, who have suffered from prolonged illnesses, can often be revived from the brink of death with a cup of ginseng soup. Thus, the ancients claimed it has the power to support the weak … Read more
“New Perspectives on Traditional Chinese Medicine” series articles are not purely theoretical knowledge of TCM, but rather interpretations of dietary therapy and food-medicine homology ingredients from modern scientific and nutritional perspectives, aiming to broaden horizons, expand thinking, and inspire wisdom, providing new perspectives and ideas for understanding the wisdom of ancient people. There was an … Read more
Health Science Popularization Is your Chinese herbal decoction sour today? Recently, the editor noticed in the backend that some patients reported that their decoctions had a sour taste and were unsure if it was due to “spoiling” or the inherent taste of the herbs. Could you tell us how to distinguish this? The editor quickly … Read more
1. Dispelling Nodules1. Reducing Swelling and Dispelling Nodules: Gan Sui (Gansui), Jing Da Ji (Jingdaiji), Hong Da Ji (Hongdaiji), Tian Nan Xing (Pinellia), Gua Lou (Trichosanthes), Mao Zhua Cao (Cat’s Claw), She Gan (Belamcanda) 2. Detoxifying and Dispelling Nodules: Xuan Shen (Scrophularia), Bai Fu Zi (Typhonium), Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillaria), Bai Jiang Can (Bombyx batryticatus), … Read more