Traditional Chinese Medicine Articles

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A Dose of Guipi Decoction Can Treat Seven Ailments: Effective for Dizziness, Palpitations, Insomnia, Numbness, and Bleeding

Today, I would like to talk to you about the seven types of conditions that Guipi Decoction can treat. First, let's talk about dizziness. Some people experience dizziness, a "hollow" headache, accomp...
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Understanding Liver, Spleen, and Kidney Functions through the Proverb: "Loss of Libido Signals Kidney Exhaustion, Loss of Speech Signals Qi Exhaustion, and Loss of Appetite Signals Spleen Exhaustion"

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying: "Loss of libido signals kidney exhaustion, loss of speech signals Qi exhaustion, and loss of appetite signals spleen exhaustion." Why is this ...
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A Single Proprietary Chinese Medicine with Only Seven Herbs: Replenishing Kidney Essence, Supporting Yang and Extending Duration, Nourishing Yin, Yang, Essence, and Blood Simultaneously

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are as many kidney-tonifying formulas as there are stars in the sky, but there is one particular formula that truly stands out. It consists of only seven herbs, ...
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I don't use Liuwei Dihuang Wan for kidney tonification; let me teach you a better way that replenishes both Yin and Yang while strengthening the spleen and stomach.

When it comes to tonifying the kidneys, Liuwei Dihuang Wan is a household name, but in most cases, I don't actually use it much. Why? Firstly, its potency is relatively mild, and secondly, it doesn't ...
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There are two types of spleen deficiency: the Fuzi Lizhong Wan type and the Xiangsha Liujun Wan type.

Today, I will talk to you about two common types of spleen deficiency: one is suitable for Fuzi Lizhong Wan, and the other is suitable for Xiangsha Liujun Wan. First, let's talk about the spleen defi...
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Body Overextended? Boil These 5 Herbs to Replenish Kidney Essence and Restore Vitality

Many male comrades have very strong desires when they are young, but they don't know how to exercise restraint. Through frequent overindulgence, the body becomes severely overextended, leaving very li...
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Star Herbs for Treating the Spleen: Atractylodes Macrocephala (Baizhu) Replenishes Spleen Essence, while Atractylodes Lancea (Cangzhu) Dries Spleen Dampness

Today, I’m going to talk to you about how to use these two Chinese herbs: Atractylodes Macrocephala (Baizhu) and Atractylodes Lancea (Cangzhu). Both Baizhu and Cangzhu are commonly used in Traditional...
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Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) and Rougui (Cinnamon Bark) share the same origin, but their effects are worlds apart: one targets the limbs, while the other enters the kidneys.

Today, I want to talk to you about two medicinal herbs: Guizhi and Rougui. Many people might not realize that although Guizhi and Rougui come from the same plant, their therapeutic effects are vastly ...
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The best way to tonify the kidneys is to strengthen the spleen: two Chinese patent medicines to nourish both the spleen and kidneys simultaneously.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we often say that the kidney is the "foundation of innate constitution," while the spleen is the "foundation of acquired constitution." These two organs are closely in...
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Dealing with functional issues: three fast-acting herbs—remembering these three is enough.

Nowadays, there is a dizzying variety of kidney-tonifying medicines on the market, but very few people can actually choose the right one. In fact, if you find the right method, inexpensive medicines c...
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