traditional Chinese medicine

Acupressure on the Tian Tu Point: Relieve Burping and Improve Digestion
Acupressure on the Tian Tu Point: Relieve Burping and Improve Digestion

After eating, if we burp, we usually think it's because we ate too much. But actually, it's not always the case. Have you ever noticed that after eating, most elderly people tend to burp? What could

January 2, 2024
Traditional Chinese Medicines for Coughing, Phlegm, and Wheezing
Traditional Chinese Medicines for Coughing, Phlegm, and Wheezing

Any medication that can alleviate or stop coughing and wheezing is called an antitussive bronchodilator. Antitussive bronchodilators are mainly used to treat various diseases that cause coughing and

January 2, 2024
Distinguishing Mutong and Guanmutong: Taste, Medicinal Properties, Appearances, and Toxicity
Distinguishing Mutong and Guanmutong: Taste, Medicinal Properties, Appearances, and Toxicity

Guanmutong is a type of traditional Chinese medicinal herb that clears heat and promotes urination. It is mainly harvested in autumn and winter, and after removing the outer skin, it can be used

January 2, 2024
Processing Method of Xueshan Yizhihao: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Treating Injuries and Pain
Processing Method of Xueshan Yizhihao: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Treating Injuries and Pain

  Xueshan Yizhihao is a widely circulated and used traditional Chinese medicine for treating injuries and pain. However, due to its high toxicity, it must be processed before use. Now let's learn ab

January 2, 2024
The Origin of "Zhuayao": A Fascinating Tale of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Origin of "Zhuayao": A Fascinating Tale of Traditional Chinese Medicine

When we go to the doctor, we call Western medicine "quyao" and traditional Chinese medicine "zhuayao". What is the reason for this? After receiving a prescription, we go to the pharmacy to g

January 2, 2024
Warming and Tonifying Yang: Nourishing the Kidneys and Liver with Ox and Sheep Bones
Warming and Tonifying Yang: Nourishing the Kidneys and Liver with Ox and Sheep Bones

What should men do if they have kidney deficiency? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys are the "foundation of innate constitution". Every year during the "Major Snow" solar term,

January 2, 2024
Throat Grass: A Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb for Throat Diseases and More
Throat Grass: A Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb for Throat Diseases and More

Throat grass, also known as Dian Di Mei or Buddha's crown bead, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used to treat throat diseases such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and oral inflammation. In addi

January 2, 2024
Assessing Body Health and Common Methods of Guasha in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Assessing Body Health and Common Methods of Guasha in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Guasha is a common treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine. Due to its convenient and affordable nature, it is popular among the general public. The main purpose of guasha is detoxification

January 2, 2024
Growth Characteristics of Red Frost: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Healing and Cooling
Growth Characteristics of Red Frost: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Healing and Cooling

Red Frost, a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the leaf of the plant Ilex cornuta of the family Aquifoliaceae. It is also known as Cat Autumn Grass or Maozi Tree. It is used for burns, scalds, an

January 2, 2024
Honey Lemon Water: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Weight Loss
Honey Lemon Water: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Weight Loss

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lemon is sour and cool in nature, and has the effect of harmonizing the stomach. The substances contained in lemons, when properly prepared, can be very

January 2, 2024