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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

Regulating the Spleen and Stomach to Improve Qi and Blood Deficiency: The Efficacy and Function of Shenling Baizhu San and Xiangsha Liujunzi WanModern people often lead fast-paced, stressful lives with irregular diets, leading to increasingly prevalent spleen and stomach disorders. Many consequently experience symptoms of Qi and blood deficiency

"Early Jinkui, Evening Liuwei; Early Guipi, Evening Gui Shao Di Huang": Unlocking the Secrets of Chronotherapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)This concise TCM health-preserving adage, "Early Jinkui, Evening Liuwei; Early Guipi, Evening Gui Shao Di Huang," encapsulates profound wisdom from Chinese medicine. It highlights the crucial relationship between the timing of herbal medicine administration and its efficacy

Can Lungs Recover After Quitting Smoking? An In-Depth Analysis of Smoking's Damage and Recovery PotentialDo you wake up each morning to a bout of persistent coughing? During the cold winter months, while others breathe easily, do you feel chest tightness and shortness of breath? Many smokers wonder: if I quit smoking, can my lungs return to normal? Smokers who have been smoking for many years are particularly concerned that it may be "too late" to quit. The answer to this question is both scientific and complex, encompassing the extent of smoking-related lung damage, the body's recovery capabilities after quitting, and individual factors

Are the health benefits of vinegar truly miraculous? A doctor warns: It's not for everyone!Third, vinegar is rich in various organic acids and amino acids, possessing antioxidant and metabolic-boosting properties, potentially beneficial for maintaining vitality in older adults. Fourth, vinegar can enhance calcium absorption, indirectly supporting bone health, especially when consumed with calcium-rich foods

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

Exploring the Meridian Effects of Tea: The Impact of Different Tea Types on the Body's Meridians and Health BenefitsIn 2019, Fudan University published a noteworthy study in the journal Quantitative Biology specifically investigating the relationship between tea and human meridians. Based on meridian theory, the study recruited 42 volunteers for a series of rigorous experiments

The Four Major Benefits of Vitamin B12: From Nerve Damage to Mood Regulation, a Nutrient You Can't Ignore58-year-old Ms. He sought medical attention for numbness in her extremities and was diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Cupping: Myth and Reality of a Millennial Therapy Analyzing Bruising, Efficacy, and ContraindicationsThose who have experienced cupping know that deep reddish bruises are left on the skin afterward. Many believe that the deeper the marks, the better the effect, as the bruising represents the expulsion of toxins from the body

Does Storing Vegetables in Plastic Bags in the Refrigerator Cause Cancer? A Scientific Examination of the Safe Use of Food-Grade Plastic BagsXiaolin's mother, like many others, habitually stores her groceries in plastic bags before refrigerating them, believing this saves space and keeps things clean. However, a comment from her neighbor, Sun Yi, sparked concern: "Using plastic bags to store vegetables in the refrigerator can cause cancer!" This worried Xiaolin's mother, raising questions about the potential health risks associated with the daily consumption of these vegetables

17 Years of American Ginseng Tea Led to a Rare Disease: A Warning Against Over-Reliance on Traditional Chinese Medicine for HealthBefore reading, please consider clicking "Follow" to easily access a series of high-quality health articles and participate in discussions. Thank you for your support!Ms

Spleen Deficiency and Water Intake: Three Major Hazards of Excessive Water Consumption and Treatment MethodsHave you ever wondered why, despite drinking water regularly, you still feel bloated and fatigued? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) often attributes such discomfort to "spleen deficiency" (Pi Xu). In fact, spleen deficiency is closely related to water intake, and for individuals with this constitution, excessive water consumption can exacerbate health problems