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Which of the three major liver-nourishing remedies—Chaihu Shugan Wan, Xiaoyao Wan, or Qiju Dihuang Wan—is better?

When it comes to nourishing the liver, many people immediately think of Chaihu Shugan Wan, Xiaoyao Wan, and Qiju Dihuang Wan. So which of these three is actually more effective? How should one choose ...
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Nurturing the kidneys equals nurturing life; this formula can tonify kidney yin, kidney yang, and kidney essence

As the saying goes, nurturing the kidneys equals nurturing life — and this is absolutely true. The kidneys are a major contributor in our bodies; they function like an “energy reservoir,” storing our ...
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Yin and yang both deficient shorten life; a formula that tonifies yin and also tonifies yang

Among the various presentations of kidney deficiency, concurrent deficiency of both kidney yin and yang is the most difficult to regulate. As the old saying goes, “If you want longevity, you must regu...
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Male Liver-Gallbladder Damp-Heat: 9 Major Symptoms — The More You Have, The More Severe It Is

Today I'll talk about the nine major symptoms that can appear in men with liver-gallbladder damp-heat. If you have more of these symptoms, the condition may be less favorable. First, dampness, prurit...
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A potent recipe that replenishes both yin and yang, a secret old TCM doctors rarely reveal

Today I will reveal a potent recipe that nourishes both yin and yang—this is a secret old TCM doctors seldom share. The kidney-tonifying medicines we usually see are countless, but most either nouris...
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An ancient formula of three ingredients that supplements qi and blood, smooths liver qi, and strengthens kidney essence

For male friends who want to strengthen their sexual function, there are quite a few approaches here. First, qi and blood must be sufficient; qi and blood are like the body's "fuel"—when they are adeq...
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Remember three practical tips to nourish liver blood, replenish kidney essence, and strengthen yang

Today I’ll talk with male patients about how to regulate the body at its root. Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes that "liver and kidney share the same origin"; to regulate male function you need...
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This is the true "King of Liver Protection": clears liver fire, soothes liver qi, nourishes and protects the liver

Today I want to introduce a truly effective liver-protecting formula — Hugan Pian (Liver-Protecting Tablets). Though this prescription contains only six herbs, it functions like a "master key" for the...
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Atractylodes paired with one herb clears dampness, wind-damp, and damp-heat, doubling the effect

Today I will talk with you about the "golden partner" for eliminating dampness — Atractylodes (Cang Zhu). This herb is recorded in the ancient text Yaopin Huayi as "pungent in taste and dispersing in ...
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Cold produces phlegm, Qi produces phlegm, stasis also produces phlegm; three proprietary Chinese medicines to resolve phlegm-dampness from head to toe

Lately in clinic I often encounter patients complaining, "The phlegm never clears, and expectorants don't help." Actually, eliminating phlegm is like picking a lock: you must locate the "source of the...
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