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Astragalus: A Double-Edged Sword of Qi-Tonifying Herbs Efficacy, Misconceptions, and a Scientific Application GuideAstragalus, renowned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is lauded as a "qi-tonifying herb," widely used in the treatment and health maintenance of various diseases. However, its efficacy is not universal; improper use can be counterproductive, even worsening conditions

Yin and Yang Imbalance: An In-depth Analysis of Yin Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, and Both Deficiencies, and Their TreatmentsTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the foundation of good health lies in the balance of Yin and Yang. When this balance is disrupted, various health problems can arise

Seeking Yang Within Yin: Cleverly Supplementing Yang to Bid Farewell to Cold Hands and FeetMany people suffer from cold hands and feet and are often sensitive to cold. This is frequently attributed to a deficiency of Yang energy (Qi), leading them to try various Yang-tonifying medications

Does Graying Pubic Hair Really Mean Declining Sexual Function? Unraveling the Secrets of Pubic HairTraditional beliefs often mistakenly link bodily changes to health problems, and graying pubic hair is no exception. Many equate graying pubic hair with declining sexual function, but is this accurate? In reality, hair changes are influenced by genetics, hormone levels, and overall health

How to Differentiate Kidney Yang Deficiency (Kidney Yang Xu) from Kidney Yin Deficiency (Kidney Yin Xu)? Professor Jia Liancheng, Director of Urology at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine's Affiliated Hospital, Explains the Differences in SymptomsDifferentiating between Kidney Yang Deficiency and Kidney Yin Deficiency is crucial in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and treatment. While both fall under the category of kidney deficiency, their symptoms and treatment methods differ significantly

Saying Goodbye to "Sheep Droppings": Traditional Chinese Medicine's Yin-Nourishing and Bowel-Moistening Methods for Easy Constipation ReliefMany people suffer from constipation, passing dry, hard stools resembling sheep droppings, often accompanied by bloating and loss of appetite. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to this as "dry stool," commonly seen in individuals with intestinal damp-heat or Yin deficiency

The Yunnan Baiyao Legend: The Perseverance and Dedication of Qu Huanzhang and Miao LanyingYunnan Baiyao, a household name in China, hides a dramatic and touching story behind its success. It's not just a highly effective medicine for bruises and injuries; it's a symbol of the loyalty, perseverance, and dedication of the couple Qu Huanzhang and Miao Lanying

Yuan Shufang, a Centenarian TCM Practitioner from Zhumadian, Henan: Engraving a Hundred Medicinal Formulas on Her Tombstone, Carrying on the Benevolent Heart of a PhysicianIn Yuanzhuang Village, Ldian Township, Xiping County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) doctor named Yuan Shufang has composed a deeply moving song of a physician's benevolent heart. This song is sung through her more than eighty years of medical practice and her posthumous act of inscribing one hundred treasured TCM formulas onto her tombstone

Stop "Enjoying a Little Drink"! Over 740,000 People Develop Cancer Due to Alcohol, Are You Still Using It for Health?"A little wine brings joy, a lot of wine harms the body," this familiar proverb seems to imply that moderate drinking is harmless to the body. However, in recent years, with the continuous rise of disease rates in our country, experts have found that alcohol is directly related to the occurrence of certain diseases

Saying Goodbye to Insomnia, Reclaiming Sweet Dreams: My Culinary Adventure with Food TherapyAs the city lights gradually dimmed on a long night I found myself wide awake, tossing and turning, once again dragged into the abyss of anxiety by the clutches of insomnia. This wasn't the first time

Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang Doesn't Work for Yin Deficiency? It Might Be Due to Liver and Kidney Deficiency TogetherAs middle-aged and elderly people age, Yin deficiency and excess fire are common, often manifested as irritability, hot flashes, night sweats, hot palms and soles of feet, dizziness, insomnia, and so on. Many people try to nourish Yin and tonify the kidneys with Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang, but with little effect

Feeling Drowsy, Weak and Thirsty in Summer? Beware of Qi and Yin Deficiency!Have you experienced a summer like this: you break out in a sweat without doing anything, you get exhausted just by moving around, you feel drowsy all day long, and you also have symptoms like dry mouth, palpitations and shortness of breath? This might be Qi and Yin Deficiency at work!Summer is hot, the summer heat is oppressive, and it can easily deplete the body's fluids. Fluids are the carriers of Qi and blood, and when fluids are insufficient, Qi and blood circulation weakens, leading to a series of uncomfortable symptoms