Traditional Chinese Medicine Guide Drug:

1. Pinellia: guides the medicine to the stomach.

2. Clematis chinensis: guides the medicine to the bone.

3. Mulberry bark: guides the medicine to the lungs.

4. Kudzu root: guides the medicine to the neck.

5. Costus root: guides the medicine to the chest and abdomen.

6. Tortoise shell: guides the medicine to the Ren meridian.

7. Cibotium barometz: Guides the medicine to the Du meridian.

8. Danshen: guides the medicine to the heart.

9. Cicada molting: guides the medicine to the skin and heart.

10. Ligusticum striatum: guides the medicine to the top of the head.

11. Chuanxiong: guides the medicine to both sides of the head.

12. Magnolia flower: to guide the medicine to the nose.

13. Asarum: guides the medicine to the Yin meridian.

14. Mulberry twigs: guide the medicine to the upper limbs.

15. Cinnamon Twig Tip: Guides the medicine to the fingertips.

16. Vitex trifolia: guides the medicine to the head.

17. Angelica dahurica: guides the medicine to the forehead.

18. Mulberry: Guides the medicine to the liver and kidney meridians.

19. Achyranthes bidentata: guides the medicine to the feet and lower limbs, and downwards.

20. Alum: Guides the medicine to the lung, spleen, liver, and large intestine meridians.

21. Bezoar: Guides the medicine to the liver and heart meridians.

22. Pearl: Guides the medicine to the heart and liver meridians.

23. Toad venom: guides the medicine to the heart and stomach meridians.

24. Realgar: Guides the medicine to the liver and stomach meridians.

25. Sulfur: Guides the medicine to the kidney and large intestine meridians.

26. Astragalus: Guides the medicine to the back, spleen, and lung meridians.

27. Eucommia ulmoides: guides the medicine to the waist, liver, and kidney meridians.

28. Artemisia argyi: guides the medicine to the abdomen, liver, spleen, and kidney meridians.

29. Platycodon grandiflorus: guides the medicine to the chest and upwards.

30. Atractylodes lancea: guides the medicine to the Taiyin meridian and the spleen.

31. Evodia rutaecarpa and Ligusticum striatum: guide the medicine to the Jueyin meridian.

32. Notopterygium root and Saposhnikovia root: guide the medicine to the Taiyang meridian.

33. Angelica dahurica and Pueraria lobata: guide the medicine to the Yangming meridian.

34. Cinnamon twig: guides the medicine to the left upper limb, right upper limb, and all four limbs.

35. Cinnamon: Guides the medicine to the lower part of the body, the Mingmen point, and the whole body.

36. Angelica pubescens: guides the medicine to the waist and lower limbs.

37. Papaya: Guides the medicine to the lower limbs and tendons.

38. Fangji: Guides the medicine to the lower limbs and bladder meridian.

39. Loranthus parasiticus: guides the medicine to the waist, liver and kidneys.

40. Acanthopanax bark: guides the medicine to the waist, lower limbs, liver and kidneys.

41. Gentiana macrophylla: guides the medicine to the joints and liver and gallbladder meridians.

42. Piper kadsura: guides the medicine to the limbs and meridians.

43. Trachelospermum jasminoides: guides the medicine to the muscles, bones, and meridians.

44. *Xi Xian Cao* (稀莶草): Guides the medicine to the muscles, bones, and meridians.

45. Stinking Paulownia: Guides the medicine to the limbs and meridians.

46. ​​Qiannianjian: Guides the medicine to the waist and lower limbs.

47. Snow Lotus: Guides the medicine to the waist, knees, liver, and kidneys.

48. Xu Changqing: Guides the medicine to the limbs and meridians.

49. Tripterygium wilfordii: guides the medicine to the joints and meridians.

50. Aconitum carmichaelii and Aconitum kusnezoffii: guide the medicine to the joints and meridians.

51. Aconite: Guides the medicine to the whole body and the kidney meridian.

52. Dried ginger: guides the medicine to the spleen and stomach, and the whole body.

53. Galangal: Guides the medicine to the spleen and stomach.

54. Fennel: Guides the medicine to the lower abdomen, liver and kidneys.

55. Clove: Guides the medicine to the spleen, stomach, and kidney meridians.

56. Sichuan pepper: guides the medicine to the spleen, stomach, and abdomen.

57. Piper longum: guides the medicine to the spleen and stomach.

58. Piper cubeba: guides the medicine to the spleen, stomach, and bladder.

59. Hawthorn: Guides the medicine to the spleen, stomach, and liver meridians.

60. Shenqu (神曲): Guides the medicine to the spleen and stomach.

61. Malt: Guides the medicine to the spleen, stomach, and liver meridians.

62. Rice sprouts: guide the medicine to the spleen and stomach.

63. Radish seed: guides the medicine to the spleen, stomach, and lung meridians.

64. Chicken gizzard lining: guides the medicine to the spleen, stomach, small intestine, and bladder.

65. Quisqualis indica: guides the medicine to the spleen and stomach.

66. Melia bark: guides the medicine to the liver, spleen, and stomach meridians.

67. Areca nut: guides the medicine to the stomach, large intestine, small intestine, and triple burner meridian.

68. Pumpkin seeds: guide the medicine to the stomach and large intestine.

69. Agrimonia pilosa sprouts: guide the medicine to the liver and small intestine meridians.

70. Leiwan: Guides the medicine to the stomach and large intestine meridians.

71. Large thistle and small thistle: guide the medicine to the heart and liver meridians.

72. Sanguisorba officinalis: Guides the medicine to the liver, stomach, and large intestine meridians.

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The less Yang energy there is, the more sweating occurs. Guizhi Gancao Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Licorice Decoction) can be used in this case.

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The Huopu Xialing Decoction is the king of dampness-removing herbs. It opens the sluice gate above and opens the waterway below, dissipating heat in both directions.

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Phyllanthus alba (with small yellow beads under the leaves), also known as pearl grass, has a slightly bitter taste and cool properties. It has the effects of "clearing heat, promoting diuresis, improving eyesight, and eliminating stagnation." It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as dysentery, diarrhea, jaundice, edema, urinary tract infections, urinary stones, red eyes, intestinal cancer (intestinal cancer should be used in combination with Lygodium japonicum), and constipation.

Precautions:

Contraindications: Individuals allergic to Phyllanthus urinaria should avoid consuming it.

Suitable for people with symptoms of dysentery, diarrhea, jaundice, edema, urinary tract infection, urinary stones, and red eyes.

Foods that should not be eaten together: There are no clearly defined foods that should not be eaten together.

Similar Chinese herbs with similar effects include dandelion and white peony, which also have the effect of "clearing heat and promoting diuresis".

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Taoist Three Lights Transforming Turbidity Drink:

Heavenly Part (6g perilla, 3g peppermint) → Sunlight.

Human part (15g of Poria cocos, 8g of dried tangerine peel) → Moonlight.

Earth (30g Job's tears, 20g red adzuki beans) → Starlight.

First, stir-fry the Job's tears and red beans in a dry pan over low heat until they turn slightly yellow.

Add all ingredients to 1000 ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 25 minutes. Strain the broth and drink it hot twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

The Yunji Qiqian states: "When the three lights shine brightly, the five turbidities will naturally disappear."

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Xiebai Powder is a classic prescription for treating "cough due to lung heat".

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The nature of an illness, whether it is due to sweating or not, the presence or absence of chest and abdominal distension and pain, the degree of relief of distension, the degree of pain aggravated by pressure or relieved by pressure, the duration and severity of the illness, and the strength or weakness of the pulse. For example, if there is no sweating during illness, abdominal distension does not decrease, and pain is aggravated by pressure, indicating a newly acquired illness, a robust constitution, and a strong pulse, this is an excess condition. Conversely, if there is excessive sweating during illness, abdominal distension may decrease and then return to its original state, and pain is relieved by pressure, with the pain stopping upon pressure, indicating a long-term illness, weakness, and a weak pulse, this is a deficiency condition. (From *Medical Insights – Qing Dynasty, Cheng Guopeng*)

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1. Tianwang Buxin Pills — for insomnia caused by yin deficiency and excessive fire.

2. Shuwang Jieyu Capsules – for insomnia caused by liver stagnation and spleen deficiency.

3. An Shen Wen Dan Wan (安神温胆丸) — for insomnia caused by deficiency of heart and gallbladder qi.

4. Gui Pai Wan — Insomnia due to deficiency of both heart and spleen.

5. Xin Shen Ning Tablets — Insomnia due to deficiency of heart and liver blood.

6. Xuefu Zhuyu Pills — for insomnia caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis.

7. Sleep-inducing capsules — for insomnia caused by liver qi stagnation.

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Anhun Tang (a traditional Chinese medicine formula) is used for intractable insomnia.

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A traditional Chinese medicine that nourishes the heart, spleen, qi, and blood:

Renshen Yangrong Wan (Ginseng Nourishing Pill) is from the "Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang" (Formulary of the Bureau of Imperial Medical Services for the Benefit of the People).

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Complications of diabetes:

1. Loose teeth (high blood sugar).

The diagnosis should be: Kidney Yin Deficiency.

Prescription: 15g Rehmannia glutinosa, 15g Dioscorea opposita, 12g Cornus officinalis, 10g Drynaria fortunei, 10g Anemarrhena asphodeloides.

2. Foot ulcers (high blood sugar).

The diagnosis should be: heat toxin and blood stasis.

Prescription: 15g of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 15g of Taraxacum mongolicum, 15g of Viola yedoensis, 12g of Angelica sinensis, and 6g of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

3. Blurred vision (high blood sugar).

The diagnosis should be: Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency.

Ingredients: 15g wolfberry, 15g prepared rehmannia root, 12g cornus officinalis, 10g chrysanthemum, 10g cassia seed.

4. Dizziness and lightheadedness (low blood sugar).

The diagnosis should be: deficiency of both qi and blood.

Prescription: Astragalus membranaceus 15g, Codonopsis pilosula 12g, Longan pulp 10g, Red dates 10g, Angelica sinensis 10g.

5. Foamy urine (high blood sugar).

The diagnosis should be: deficiency of both spleen and kidney.

Prescription: 15g yam, 15g astragalus, 12g rosehip, 12g fox nut, 12g fox nut.

6. Coldness and numbness in the lower body (high blood sugar).

The diagnosis should be: Qi deficiency and blood deficiency.

Prescription: 15g kudzu root, 15g salvia miltiorrhiza, 15g astragalus membranaceus, 12g ophiopogon japonicus, 12g codonopsis pilosula.

7. Diarrhea and constipation (high blood sugar).

The diagnosis should be gastrointestinal disorder.

Prescription: 15g yam, 6g costus root, 12g atractylodes macrocephala, 10g stir-fried radish seeds, 3g coptis chinensis.

8. Skin spots (high blood sugar).

The diagnosis should be: blood heat and blood stasis.

Prescription: Poria cocos 15g, Lithospermum erythrorhizon 10g, Paeonia lactiflora 12g, Angelica sinensis 10g, Paeonia suffruticosa 10g.

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Spleen and stomach disharmony – acid reflux in the mouth.

Insufficient liver blood leads to dry eyes.

Weak spleen and stomach – pale lips.

Insufficient Yang energy – ears turn black.

Congestion in the body – visible veins under the tongue.

An internal fire (heat) is indicated by a red tongue.

Insufficient blood and energy in the heart – the tongue appears pale.

Lung Yin deficiency – nosebleeds.

Dryness and heat in the lungs – red nose.

Stagnant liver qi – causing watery eyes.

Excessive liver fire – red and swollen eyes.

Kidney Qi deficiency – ears turn white.

Excessive stomach heat leads to a bitter taste in the mouth and bad breath.

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Sanren Tang (Three-Kernel Decoction): (Clears heat and dampness).

A sticky feeling in the mouth, a thick, greasy tongue coating, constipation, and stickiness to the toilet.

Almonds: Open up the upper body and promote the flow of Qi in the upper burner.

White cardamom: It promotes the flow of qi in the middle jiao, relieves chest congestion, and regulates the spleen and stomach, thus harmonizing the middle jiao.

Job's tears: It has a draining effect, promotes diuresis, clears heat, and strengthens the spleen.

Pinellia ternata and Magnolia officinalis: remove dampness and eliminate stagnation, promote qi circulation.

Tetrapanax papyriferus, talc, Pinellia ternata, and Magnolia officinalis are used to eliminate dampness and strengthen the spleen.

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1. Deficiency of Heart Qi – Shengmai Yin (Life-Generating Decoction):

Symptoms: palpitations, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, sweating during sleep, dry mouth and thirst, dry and sore throat, fatigue and weakness.

2. Heart Yang Deficiency – Ginseng and Aconite Strengthening Pill:

Symptoms: palpitations, cold extremities, stabbing pain in the chest, cyanosis of the lips, general weakness, and excessive sweating.

3. For deficiency of heart blood – Ginseng Nourishing Pills:

Symptoms include: palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, yellowish complexion, loss of appetite, hair loss and graying, and bloating.

4. Heart Yin Deficiency – Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill:

Symptoms: Irritability, insomnia with vivid dreams, hot palms and soles, and sweating during sleep.

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febrile diseases:

Saving the Yin is relatively easy, but restoring the Yang is the most difficult.

The key to saving Yin lies not in blood, but in body fluids and sweat.

The key to promoting Yang lies not in warming, but in facilitating urination.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine pulse diagnosis:

A rapid pulse usually indicates heat, which needs to be cleared.

Rapid and forceful symptoms indicate excessive heat; this excessive heat needs to be cleared.

Feeling weak and fatigued indicates deficiency heat; one should nourish yin.

A slow pulse indicates coldness, and one should warm the body and dispel the cold.

Slow and forceful movements indicate a deficiency of cold; one should dispel the cold.

Slow and weak body indicates deficiency and coldness, requiring tonification of Yang.

A weak pulse usually indicates deficiency and requires tonification.

A slippery and large pulse generally indicates excess and requires purging.

The pulse is a superficial pulse, which can be felt with a light touch, indicating that the disease is superficial.

The pulse is a deep pulse, which can only be felt with heavy pressure, indicating that the disease is internal.

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Medicine for the five internal organs:

I. Heart:

Shengmai Yin — Invigorates Qi, restores pulse, nourishes Yin, and generates fluids.

Tianwang Buxin Dan – Nourishes Yin, clears heat, nourishes blood, and calms the mind.

Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan – Soothes the liver, clears heat, and cools the blood.

II. Liver:

Xiaoyao Pills — Soothe the liver and strengthen the spleen.

Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pills – Soothe the liver and relieve depression.

Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills – Soothe the liver, clear heat, and cool the blood.

III. Spleen:

Sijunzi Pills — Strengthen the spleen and replenish qi.

Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder – Strengthens the spleen and removes dampness.

Fuzi Lizhong Wan – warms the middle and strengthens the spleen.

IV. Lungs:

Lung-Nourishing Pills — Nourish the lungs and replenish qi.

Nourishing Yin and Clearing Lung Pills – Nourishing Yin and Moistening Dryness.

Baihe Gujin Pills – Nourish Yin and moisten the lungs, relieve cough and resolve phlegm.

V. Kidneys:

Wuzi Yanzong Wan – Nourishes the kidneys and replenishes essence.

Gui Fu Di Huang Wan – warms and tonifies kidney yang.

Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan – Nourishes Yin and tonifies the kidneys.

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1. An Shen Bu Xin Wan (安神补心丸):

Suitable for: Insomnia caused by insufficient blood and heart qi, characterized by difficulty falling asleep and frequent dreams.

2. Ginseng and Angelica Spleen-Nourishing Pills:

Suitable for: Insomnia caused by deficiency of both heart and spleen, characterized by restless sleep and difficulty falling back asleep after waking up.

3. Liver-Clearing and Mind-Calming Pills:

Suitable for: Insomnia caused by excessive liver fire disturbing the mind, difficulty falling asleep all night.

4. Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder:

Suitable for: Insomnia due to liver qi stagnation, accompanied by depression, irritability, anger, and anxiety.

5. Brain-Boosting and Kidney-Nourishing Pills:

Suitable for: Insomnia caused by deficiency of both spleen and kidney and lack of nourishment of heart blood, resulting in shallow sleep and easy awakening.

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1. Having many dreams:

Diagnosis: Insufficient blood and qi in the heart leads to insomnia and difficulty falling asleep, resulting in vivid dreams that last all night.

An Shen Yang Xin Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Function: Nourishes the heart and calms the mind.

2. Difficulty falling asleep:

Diagnosis: Insomnia due to liver qi stagnation, often accompanied by anxiety, depression, irritability and anger.

Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder.

Function: Soothes the liver and regulates qi.

3. Easily awakened at night:

Diagnosis: Insomnia due to deficiency of both heart and spleen, characterized by restless sleep at night, frequent awakenings, and difficulty falling back asleep.

Ginseng and Angelica Spleen-Nourishing Pills.

Functions: Tonifies Qi and blood, strengthens the spleen and nourishes the heart.

4. Sleeping lightly:

Diagnosis: Deficiency of both spleen and kidney, resulting in malnourishment of qi and blood, leading to insomnia, shallow sleep, and frequent awakenings in the middle of the night.

Brain-boosting and kidney-tonifying pills.

Function: Calms the mind and stabilizes the spirit.

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5. Tossing and turning, unable to sleep:

Diagnosis: Excessive liver fire disturbs the mind, leading to insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent dreams, easy awakening, or even insomnia.

Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

Function: Clears excess heat from the liver and gallbladder.

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Special formula for epilepsy:

The original text of Fengyin Decoction comes from the fifth chapter of "Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber: Stroke and Arthritis".

Limb twitching, restlessness.

Rhubarb, dried ginger, and dragon bone, four ounces each; cinnamon twig, three ounces; licorice root and oyster shell, two ounces each; gypsum, talc, red ochre, white ochre, amethyst, and gypsum, six ounces each. Grind the above twelve ingredients, coarsely sift them, put them in a leather bag, take three fingers' worth, add three liters of well water, boil three times, and take one liter warm.

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Six Classics Differentiation and Treatment Formula:

For headaches and neck pain (related to the sun), the appropriate treatment is to promote sweating.

For stomach deficiency (Yangming syndrome): the appropriate treatment is to purge the interior.

Dizziness and vomiting (Shaoyang syndrome) (mixed cold and heat) should be treated with harmonizing methods.

For vomiting and diarrhea (Taiyin syndrome), a warming and tonifying approach is recommended.

However, for those who desire sleep (Shaoyin) (with both cold and heat), the appropriate remedy is a combination of cold and heat.

Usage: For vomiting and thirst (Jueyin syndrome), the appropriate treatment is cooling methods.

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A rhyming verse about the twelve meridians:

1. Rare and difficult diseases - Triple Burner.

2. For a person to be free from illness , their intestines must be clean.

3. Colds and flu - clear the lung meridian.

4. Essential for survival : Unblocking the Stomach Meridian.

5. Fatigue and overexertion – Spleen Meridian.

6. Heartache and distress – Heart Sutra.

7. Neck, shoulders, waist and back – Bladder Meridian.

8. Lack of energy – Kidney meridian.

9. Insomnia and excessive dreaming – pericardium.

10. Poor absorption – Xiao Tang Jing (a traditional Chinese medicine formula)

11. Emotional depression – Liver meridian.

12. Waste accumulation – Gallbladder Meridian.

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Song for Differentiating Symptoms of Blood Stasis in the Twelve Meridians:

The five internal organs belong to Yin: heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

The six viscera belong to Yang: gallbladder, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, bladder, and triple burner.

The human body is divided into three Yin and three Yang meridians, and the pathways of twelve meridians are as follows.

1. The three Yin meridians of the hand and the three Yang meridians of the hand. The three Yin meridians of the hand run from the chest to the hand, while the three Yang meridians of the hand run from the hand to the head.

2. The three Yin meridians of the foot and the three Yang meridians of the foot. The three Yin meridians of the foot run from the foot to the chest, while the three Yang meridians of the foot run from the head to the foot.

3. The pathways of the three Yin meridians of the hand : Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin, Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin, and Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin.

4. The pathways of the three Yang meridians of the hand: Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, and Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian .

5. The pathways of the three Yin meridians of the foot: the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian, the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian, and the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian .

6. The pathways of the three Yang meridians of the foot: Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming, Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang, and Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang .

Song of Major Diseases of the Twelve Meridians:

Song of Major Symptoms of Lung Meridian:

Coughing, wheezing, coughing up blood, sore throat, chest pain, and lung diseases caused by external pathogens.

Song of Major Symptoms of Large Intestine Meridian:

It can treat abdominal pain, borborygmus, constipation, diarrhea, sore throat, toothache, nasal congestion, epistaxis, pain along the meridian, and also treat heat-related swelling and cold-related pain.

The Main Symptoms of Stomach Meridian:

Abdominal distension, borborygmus, stomach pain, edema, excessive hunger, vomiting, thirst, diarrhea, toothache, eye paralysis, nasal and pharyngeal paralysis, febrile diseases, delirium, and meridian disorders.

Song of Major Pathological Symptoms of the Spleen Meridian:

It can treat stomach pain, belching, vomiting after eating, abdominal distension, loose stools, stiff tongue root, lower limb swelling, and weakness. It can also treat coldness in the spleen meridian.

The Heart Sutra's Main Symptoms Song:

Heart pain, dry throat, thirst, yellow eyes, rib pain, arm pain, hot palms.

Song of Major Pathological Symptoms of the Small Intestine Meridian:

Small Intestine Meridian Disorders Must Be Remembered: Lower abdominal and back pain radiating to the testicles, deafness, yellowing of the eyes, swelling of the cheeks and throat, and pain along the outer and posterior edges of the shoulder and arm.

A song about the main symptoms of bladder meridian disorders:

Malaria causes bedwetting and difficulty urinating; wind causes tearing, eye pain, and nosebleeds; epilepsy causes nasal congestion and runny nose; and pain occurs along the meridians.

The main symptoms of kidney meridian disorders:

The main symptoms of kidney meridian disorders include edema, coughing up blood, shortness of breath and lower back pain, dry tongue and swollen throat, constipation and diarrhea, and also diseases and pains of the meridians.

The main symptoms of pericardium meridian:

Heart palpitations, chest tightness, delirium, swollen armpits, arm cramps, and hot palms.　

Song of Major Symptoms of the Triple Energizer Meridian:

The Triple Energizer Meridian has a wide range of diseases, including abdominal distension and swelling, difficulty urinating, swelling of the throat, cheeks and eyes, tinnitus and deafness, and pain behind the ears, on the outer side of the shoulder and elbow.

Song of Major Symptoms of Gallbladder Meridian:

Bitter taste in the mouth, dizziness, and malaria are all diseases affecting the meridians.

Song of Major Symptoms of Liver Meridian:

Lower back pain, chest fullness, constipation, hiccups, incontinence, hernia, and lower abdominal swelling.

The Twelve Meridians Song of Decoction Formulas:

The Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin originates in the middle Jiao (middle burner), descends to connect with the Large Intestine and Stomach, and passes through the opening of the stomach.

The superior diaphragm belongs to the lungs and is connected to the lung system; it extends horizontally from the axilla to the inner side of the upper arm.

The anterior trunk connects to the pericardium meridian, descending along the upper border of the forearm bone below the elbow.

Then, enter the thenar eminence above the cun-kou point, at the base of the nail on the inner side of the thumb.

The branch also emerges from behind the wrist, connecting with the Yangming meridian at the next finger.

This meridian has abundant Qi but little blood; therefore, exertion will cause shortness of breath, fullness of breath, and cough.

A feeling of fullness and distension in the lungs, pain in the supraclavicular fossa, and cold extremities when the hands are crossed.

The lungs govern diseases such as cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, thirst, restlessness, and chest tightness.

Pain on the anterior inner side of the upper arm, accompanied by fainting or heat in the palms.

Shoulder and back pain is caused by excess Qi, accompanied by frequent urination or sweating.

Qi deficiency can cause pain and urinary discoloration; shortness of breath can lead to difficulty breathing.

Song of the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming:

The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming begins at Shangyang on the inner side of the index finger.

Follow the upper edge of the finger to Hegu (LI4), running between the two bones and two tendons.

Follow the arm to the elbow, then along the outer side of the upper arm, to the anterior border of the shoulder blade beside the scapula.

This path descends into the supraclavicular fossa, connects with the lungs, descends through the diaphragm, and belongs to the large intestine.

The branch enters the neck from the supraclavicular fossa, obliquely traversing the lower teeth of both cheeks.

The mouth is clasped between the left and right sides of the philtrum, and the nostrils are clasped together to welcome the fragrance.

When the blood and qi are abundant, toothache and neck swelling may occur.

This condition arises from a deficiency of body fluids, manifesting as yellow eyes, dry mouth, nasal congestion, and nosebleeds.

Sore throat with pain in front of the shoulder and upper arm; pain in the thumb and index finger, so it is not used.

Song of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian:

The Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian originates at the nasal tip, descends along the outside of the nose, and enters the upper teeth.

The lips intertwine at the Chengjiang point, behind the chin and at the Da Ying point, inside the carriage.

From the hairline in front of the ear to the forehead, a branch follows the throat and enters through the supraclavicular fossa.

The lower diaphragm connects to the stomach and spleen, and the straight line descends below the nipple, flanking the umbilicus.

The stomach rises, the qi flows down the abdomen, and meets at the Qi Street.

Then, starting from the hip joint below the kneecap, it follows the shin and the middle toe of the instep.

The branch extends from the middle finger to the thumb, thus completing the meridian of the Lidui acupoint.

This meridian has abundant Qi and blood; shivering, yawning, and trembling cause a dark complexion.

When the illness reaches a point where one abhors the sight of fire and people, and is wary of the sound of wood, one should avoid it.

They shut themselves in, wanting to be alone; some even climbed to high places, discarded their clothes, and ran away.

Abdominal distension and belching indicate dyspnea, accompanied by delirium, fever, and sweating.

Congestion, epistaxis, facial paralysis, swollen neck, sore throat, and abdominal edema.

Pain in the chest, breasts, knees, thighs, groin, tibia, and instep.

Before the body is hot and full of energy, there is excess food in the urine, which is yellow or red.

The body is cold all over, and the stomach is cold, causing abdominal distension.

Song of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian:

The Taiyin Spleen Meridian originates from the big toe and runs along the inner side of the toe, where the white flesh meets the skin.

Passing the medial malleolus behind the nucleus bone, the superior calf follows the tibia, knee, and inner thigh.

The inner anterior aspect of the thigh enters the abdomen, belonging to the spleen, connecting with the stomach, and ascending through the diaphragm.

The pharynx connects to the tongue and disperses under the tongue; the branch flows from the stomach to the heart.

This condition presents with less blood but stronger qi; therefore, movement of this meridian will cause illness, particularly in the tongue.

He vomits after eating, experiences stomach pain, frequent belching, and abdominal distension.

After contracting the disease, one's energy quickly declines; spleen disease causes heaviness in the body, making it difficult to move.

Abdominal masses, edema, jaundice, cheek and heart pain, and difficulty in digestion.

Swelling inside the thigh and knee when standing upright, inability to lie down due to stomach upset.

Song of the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian:

The Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian originates in the heart, descends through the diaphragm, and connects directly to the Small Intestine Meridian.

The branch connects to the pharynx and eye system, while the straight branch connects to the heart and lungs.

It emerges from the lower armpit along the posterior border of the upper arm, following the Taiyin and Pericardium meridians.

After lowering the elbow and following the forearm to meet the palm, stop at the tip of the sharp bone with the little finger.

This meridian has little blood but abundant qi, which is indicated by a dry throat and heart pain.

Yellow eyes, pain in the hypochondrium, thirst, pain in the inner arm and upper arm, and hot palms.

Song of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian:

The Hand Taiyang Meridian, specifically the Small Intestine Meridian, begins at the tip of the little finger at Shaoze (LU1).

Following the wrist to the ankle, then along the upper arm bone to the inner side of the elbow.

Between the two tendons, at the posterior border of the upper arm, it emerges from the shoulder joint and wraps around the scapula.

It enters the supraclavicular fossa above the shoulder joint, runs straight through the heart and follows the throat.

The lower diaphragm reaches the stomach and belongs to the small intestine; a branch ascends from the supraclavicular fossa to the neck and cheek.

The eye extends to the outer corner of the eye, reaching into the ear; the branch extends to the cheek and then upwards.

It reaches the nose and extends to the inner canthus of the eye, connecting to the cheekbone and intersecting with the Taiyang point on the foot.

My throat is sore, my jaw is swollen, and I can't turn my head; my shoulder feels like it's been pulled out, and my upper arm feels like it's broken.

Deafness, yellowing of the eyes, and swelling of the cheeks are the main symptoms of the disease.

Pain in the neck, jaw, shoulder, upper arm, elbow, and forearm indicates that this meridian has insufficient Qi and excessive blood.

Song of the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian:

The Foot Taiyang Meridian, also known as the Bladder Meridian, runs from the inner canthus of the eye to the forehead and then to the crown of the head.

The branch extends from the top of the head to the corner of the ear, while the straight branch extends from the top of the head to the center of the brain.

It also extends downwards along the shoulders and arms, along the spine and waist, rotating around the waist.

The kidney meridian is located within the bladder organ; one branch runs through the buttocks and into the popliteal fossa.

One branch runs from the shoulder blade through the scapula, along the spine, and then along the hip and knee.

It runs through the ankle, along the Jinggu point, and extends to the lateral side of the little finger, reaching the Yin point.

This meridian has little Qi and much blood, causing headaches, backaches, and a feeling of being broken in the waist.

His eyes seemed to bulge out, his neck seemed to be pulled out, his knees seemed knotted, and his calves seemed to be split open.

Hemorrhoids, malaria, mania, and epilepsy all occurred simultaneously; nosebleeds, yellow eyes, and tearing occurred.

The fontanelle, neck, eyes, waist, buttocks, and calves are all painful when the patient moves.

Song of the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian:

The Kidney Meridian of Foot belongs to the Lesser Yin, running obliquely from the little toe towards the center of the foot.

Originating from the medial malleolus, it follows the inner ankle bone, then enters the popliteal fossa and seeks the medial aspect of the calf.

The upper thigh extends straight down the spine, connecting to the kidneys and deep to the bladder.

The straight path originates from the kidneys, passes through the liver and diaphragm, enters the lungs, flanks the tongue, and follows the throat.

The branch originates from the lungs and connects to the heart, flowing into the chest and intersecting with the Hand Jueyin meridian.

This meridian has abundant Qi but little blood, which causes restlessness and loss of appetite.

Coughing up blood, panting heavily, eyes glazed over, heart pounding, sitting up and down in agony.

The patient was terrified, as if someone were about to capture him; his throat was swollen, his tongue was dry, and his mouth felt hot.

Shortness of breath, chest pain or irritability, jaundice, dysentery, and weakness/fainting.

Pain in the inner side of the back of the thigh, with a burning and radiating pain in the soles of the feet.

Song of the Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin:

The Hand Jueyin Meridian governs the Heart and its manifestations, connecting the pericardium, diaphragm, and Triple Burner.

It originates from the chest, branches out to the ribs, descends three inches below the armpit, and follows the upper armpit.

The Taiyin and Shaoyin meridians run through the middle, entering the elbow and lower arm, passing over the two tendons.

Point the index finger from the center of the palm, with the little finger intersecting the index finger.

It is due to insufficient Qi and abundant blood; when it is moved, the palms become hot.

Elbow and arm spasms, swelling under the armpits, and in severe cases, fullness in the chest and ribs.

My heart was filled with unease, my face flushed, my eyes yellow, and I laughed incessantly.

If the disease originates from the main meridian, symptoms include hot palms, restlessness, and pain in the heart.

Song of the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian:

The Hand Shaoyang Meridian, Sanjiao Channel, begins between the little finger and the index finger.

Follow the two bones of the forearm from the wrist, through the elbow, along the outer side of the upper arm to the shoulder.

After handing over the Foot Shaoyang channel, it enters the Quepen point and spreads to the Tanzhong point.

It disperses along the pericardium and below the diaphragm, following the pathways of the triple burner, connecting the exterior and interior.

The branch originates from the sternum and supraclavicular fossa, extending upwards to the upper neck and above the ear.

The cheek bends down to the chin, and a branch extends from behind the ear to the earlobe.

The path leads from the front of the ear to the cheeks, then to the outer corner of the eye, where the gallbladder meridian connects.

It indicates scanty menstruation with excessive qi, accompanied by deafness, swollen throat, and sore throat.

The illness caused by qi stagnation results in excessive sweating, swollen and painful cheeks, and ecchymosis of the outer corners of the eyes.

The back of the ear, shoulder, elbow, and outer arm are all painful and ineffective, as are the little finger.

Song of the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian:

The Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang originates at the outer corner of both eyes.

It extends from the temples to behind the ears, then follows the neck along the anterior aspect of the Shaoyang meridian of the hand.

After reaching the shoulder and exiting the Shaoyang point, the branch enters the supraclavicular fossa and branches out.

It goes from behind the ear to in front of the ear, then from the sharp corner of the eye downwards to meet it.

Join your hands at the Shaoyin point, press down on the cheekbone, then down to the neck.

The complex structure below the supraclavicular fossa connects to the diaphragm, linking the liver and gallbladder, and is internally and externally related.

It follows the ribcage towards the Qi Street, then circles around the pubic hair and enters the hip joint.

The straight path starts from the supraclavicular fossa, below the armpit, along the chest and ribs, passing through the Zhangmen point.

The lower part of the hip joint is located at the outer edge of the lateral thigh, extending outwards from the outer side of the knee.

It descends to the fibula, exits at the lateral malleolus, and follows the dorsum of the foot into the space between the little and second toes.

The branch enters the thumb from the dorsum of the hand, and emerges from the tip of the forked finger.

This meridian has abundant Qi but little blood, which causes a bitter taste in the mouth and frequent sighing.

Pain in the chest and hypochondrium, difficulty turning over, hot feet, dull complexion, and lack of luster in the body.

Headache, jaw pain, sharp canthus pain, swelling and pain in the supraclavicular fossa, and swelling in the hypochondrium.

A goiter growing between the neck and armpits, accompanied by sweating and chills, often indicates malaria.

Pain in the chest, ribs, thighs, knees, tibia, fibula, lateral malleolus, and all joints.

Song of the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian:

The Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin terminates at the tip of the big toe, near the hairline.

Following the dorsum of the foot upwards to the medial malleolus, it exits the Taiyin point and then enters the popliteal fossa.

Following the pubic hair along the thighs, circling the genitals, and ascending to the lower abdomen, it connects with the stomach passage.

It belongs to the liver and gallbladder meridians, ascends through the diaphragm, distributes to the hypochondrium and follows the throat.

The upper part of the forehead connects to the eyes; the lower part of the forehead meets the crown of the head.

The branch emerges from the eye, descends along the cheek, and encircles the lips.

The branch originates from the liver, passes through the diaphragm, and ascends to the lungs, where it intersects.

It is characterized by heavy menstrual bleeding and insufficient qi, resulting in lower back pain and difficulty bending and straightening up.

The woman has abdominal swelling, and the man has a hernia; the throat is dry, the skin is pale and dusty.

Chest fullness, vomiting, diarrhea, inguinal hernia, urinary incontinence, or urinary retention.

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Chest cramps:

Poria, Apricot Kernel, and Licorice Decoction (more suitable for drinking).

Orange, Citrus, and Ginger Decoction (for those with qi stagnation).

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The best for soothing the liver is turmeric.

Schisandra chinensis is the best herb for astringing the lungs.

Pinellia ternata is the best for clearing phlegm.

The best food for strengthening the spleen – yam.

The best for strengthening the body's defenses – Atractylodes macrocephala.

Dendrobium is the best at promoting salivation.

The best hemostatic agent – ​​Bletilla striata.

The best way to ward off the cold – ginger.

The best remedy for dispelling wind is Angelica pubescens.

The best way to clear heat is with gypsum.

The best purgative for clearing heat is Coptis chinensis.

The best food for eyesight – goji berries.

The best way to expel stones – Moneywort.

The best for lowering qi – agarwood.

The best for bowel cleansing – hemp seeds.

The best for treating jaundice – Artemisia capillaris.

The best cough suppressant – Platycodon grandiflorus.

The ultimate digestive aid – The Divine Comedy.

The best diuretic – Poria cocos.

The ultimate in drying and moisturizing herbs—Atractylodes lancea.

Angelica sinensis is the best blood tonic.

The best blood-activating agent – ​​Salvia miltiorrhiza.

The best way to beat the summer heat is with patchouli.

The best medicine for calming wind – Gastrodia elata.

The most potent diaphoretic—Ephedra.

The best remedy for calming the nerves – jujube seed.

The best pain reliever – Corydalis Rhizome.

Astragalus is the best tonic for replenishing Qi.

The best kidney tonic – deer antler.

The ultimate tonic for replenishing Yang energy – Morinda officinalis.

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Five Elements and Five Organs: Tonification and Purgation

For liver deficiency, tonify the kidneys; for wood deficiency, tonify the fire.

Liver excess drains heart fire, wood excess drains fire.

For heart deficiency, nourish the liver; for fire deficiency, nourish the wood element.

Excessive heat in the heart drains the spleen; excessive heat in the fire drains the earth.

For spleen deficiency, nourish the heart; for earth deficiency, nourish fire.

When the spleen is excessive, purge the lungs; when the earth element is excessive, purge the fire.

For lung deficiency, tonify the spleen; for metal deficiency, tonify the earth.

When the lungs are full, the kidneys are drained; when metal is full, water is drained.

Kidney deficiency requires tonifying the lungs; water deficiency requires tonifying the metal element.

Excess of kidney essence drains liver essence; excess of water essence drains wood essence.

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The son supplements the mother's deficiencies:

Kidney deficiency is treated by nourishing the lungs, lung deficiency by nourishing the spleen, spleen deficiency by nourishing the heart, heart deficiency by nourishing the liver, and liver deficiency by nourishing the kidneys.

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Hulu Residence:

Blood that is cold turns black; qi that is cold turns white.

Blood stasis causes bluish discoloration, and qi stagnation causes bloating.

Yang deficiency – blood deficiency; Yin deficiency – qi deficiency.

Blood deficiency – Yin deficiency; Qi deficiency – Yang deficiency.

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Upper body heat and lower body cold:

The master said: When the spleen ascends and the stomach descends, the heart fire descends and the kidney water ascends.

Therefore: if there is heat in the upper body and cold in the lower body, the treatment should start from the middle jiao (where the middle jiao is blocked).

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A special formula for treating a foreign body sensation in the throat: Modified Banxia Houpu Decoction.

Composition: 10g each of Pinellia ternata, Magnolia officinalis, Poria cocos, fresh ginger, Citrus medica, and Terminalia chebula; 6g each of Perilla frutescens and Platycodon grandiflorus; 5g of Glycyrrhiza uralensis; and 3g of Oroxylum indicum.

Efficacy: Promotes the flow of qi and dissipates stagnation, relieves adverse qi flow and resolves phlegm.

Indications: Globus hystericus. Clinical manifestations include a feeling of obstruction in the throat, difficulty in expectorating or swallowing, chest tightness, coughing or vomiting, white tongue coating, and wiry pulse.

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When liver qi flows smoothly, no disease will arise!

If your liver isn't functioning well, you'll experience more gray hair, blurred vision, and frequent muscle cramps.

Take 10 grams each of mulberry and raspberry. Boil them together in water and drink the resulting liquid.

It benefits the liver and improves eyesight, and nourishes the liver and replenishes blood.

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Six medicines for hoarseness:

1. Cicada molts — dispel wind-heat, clear the lungs and relieve hoarseness, and expel pathogens.

2. Malva nut – clears and disperses lung qi, benefits the throat and opens the voice.

3. Talc — Clears the body fluids of the six internal organs and nine orifices, and dispels heat and dampness.

4. Ophiopogon japonicus — Nourishes the lungs and yin, moistens and clears away dampness.

5. Mulberry leaves — clear the lungs, moisten dryness, and dispel wind-heat.

6. Peppermint leaves – clear the throat and dispel wind-heat.

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1. Heel pain – Kidney essence deficiency:

Symptoms: Heel pain, inability to put weight on the heels, easy cramps, and soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees.

Reference: Wuzi Yanzong Wan (五子衍宗丸).

2. Weakness in both legs – Spleen and kidney deficiency:

Symptoms: soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, thin muscles, and mental fatigue.

Reference: Spleen and Kidney Assistance Pill.

3. Cold feet – Kidney Yang deficiency:

Symptoms: cold legs and feet, aversion to cold, soreness and coldness in the lower back and knees, frequent urination at night, and lethargy.

Reference: Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (桂附地黄丸).

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For smelly farts, use Baohe Pills.

For flatulence, use Jianpi Wan (健脾丸).

For continuous flatulence, use: Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan (木香顺气丸).

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I'm afraid of the wind and the cold, so I don't dare to use air conditioning.

20g kudzu root, 20g ginger, 15g astragalus, 6g perilla, 6g licorice.

Boil the water and drink it twice a day for seven days.

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For tinnitus with heat accumulation in the upper part of the body, Shengjiang San can be used.

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If you urinate more than 3 times at night, you can use: Urinary Infection Relief Granules.

Efficacy: Clears heat and detoxifies, promotes urination and relieves strangury.

Used for: Dysuria caused by damp-heat in the bladder: symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, urethral pain, yellowish urine, and dribbling urination; acute urinary tract infection, or: acute exacerbation of chronic urinary tract infection, belonging to the damp-heat syndrome.

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Formula for acute gastroenteritis:

Diagnosis: Damp-heat syndrome, where damp-heat evil accumulates in the stomach and intestines, causing heat to enter the intestines.

Symptoms: Abdominal pain and diarrhea, fever, vomiting, watery diarrhea, or body aches, fatigue, thirst, scanty dark urine, and a floating and rapid pulse.

Prescription: Modified Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang.

Kudzu root and Poria cocos, 40g each; Scutellaria baicalensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Fraxinus rhynchophylla, and Alisma plantago-aquatica, 30g each; Coptis chinensis, 25g; Glycyrrhiza uralensis and Zingiber officinale, 15g each; and Pinellia ternata, 10g.

Decoct in water and take one dose daily, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Efficacy: Clears heat and promotes diuresis, stops diarrhea and vomiting.

It is mainly used for: diarrhea due to damp-heat, acute gastroenteritis, and dysentery due to damp-heat.

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Five common types of cough:

I. Cold cough (wind-heat invading the lungs):

Symptoms: Nasal congestion with clear runny nose, itchy throat, cough with thin white phlegm, chills and no sweating.

Reference: Tongxuan Lifei Pills.

II. Hot Cough (Wind-Heat Attacking the Lungs):

Symptoms: Sore throat, cough with yellow phlegm, nasal congestion with yellow nasal discharge, thirst with a preference for cold drinks.

Reference: Sangju Cold Tablets.

3. Dry cough (due to lung dryness and depletion of body fluids):

Symptoms: Dry cough without phlegm, dry and sore throat, dry mouth and nose, worse at night.

Reference: Yangyin Qingfei Wan (Nourishing Yin and Clearing Lung Pills).

IV. Cough with phlegm (phlegm and dampness obstructing the lungs):

Symptoms: Cough with copious white, sticky phlegm, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, which worsen in the morning.

Reference: Er Chen Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

V. Cough due to deficiency (lung and spleen qi deficiency):

Symptoms: Persistent cough, weak cough, accompanied by easy sweating, fatigue and lethargy.

Reference: Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder.

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Boost your immunity by replenishing your Qi!

Astragalus-invigorating drink – replenishes lung qi.

Wang Pingfeng San — to firmly guard and protect the vital energy.

Buzhong Yiqi Wan – replenishes the middle qi.

Fuzi Lizhong Wan – warms and tonifies the spleen.

Gui Fu Li Zhong Wan – Tonifies the spleen and kidney qi.

Xiaoyao Pill — Soothes the liver and regulates qi.

Wuji Baifeng Wan (Black Chicken White Phoenix Pills) – Nourishes Qi and Blood.

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Cerebral hemorrhage – Tongqiao Zhuyu Decoction/Pill (also known as: Tongqiao Huoxue Decoction/Pill).

Blood stasis in the heart – Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction/Pill.

For chest and heart congestion – Compound Danshen Tablets.

Blood stasis in joints – Xiao Huo Luo Dan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Lower abdominal stagnation — Guizhi Fuling Decoction/Pill.

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Lower back pain? A thousand-year-old remedy from Sun Simiao, the "King of Medicine":

Dried Rehmannia root and Poria cocos, 15g each; Angelica pubescens, Taxillus chinensis, Eucommia ulmoides (salted), Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, and Codonopsis pilosula, 12g each; Achyranthes bidentata, 10g; Ligusticum chuanxiong, 9g; Gentiana macrophylla and Saposhnikovia divaricata, 6g each; Glycyrrhiza uralensis (prepared), 5g; Cinnamomum cassia and Asarum heterotropoides, 3g each.

Efficacy: Dispels wind and dampness, relieves pain, benefits the liver and kidneys, and replenishes qi and blood.

Used for: chronic arthralgia caused by deficiency of both liver and kidney, and qi deficiency. It must be diagnosed by a doctor in person, after ruling out organic lesions and pregnancy, and through a detailed diagnosis including pulse examination and questioning.

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Teacher Li Ke said:

The classic prescription for treating asthma is Xiao Qinglong Decoction.

Sophora japonica flower powder is a classic prescription for treating hemorrhoid bleeding.

Xiaoji Yinzi is a classic prescription for treating "urinary system diseases".

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Three common symptoms of gout, and three remedies:

1. Sudden onset of severe joint pain (diagnosis: damp-heat obstruction):

Symptoms: Sudden onset of severe pain at night, redness, swelling and burning sensation in the joints, limited range of motion, and intense pain upon touch.

Formula: Atractylodes lancea 10g, Phellodendron chinense 8g, Coix lacryma-jobi 15g, Lonicera japonica 12g.

Usage: Decocted in water and drunk as tea.

2. Redness, swelling, and fever in the joints (diagnosis: accumulation of heat toxins):

Symptoms: Significant redness and swelling of the joints, intense burning sensation, severe pain upon touch, accompanied by dry mouth.

Formula: Dandelion 15g, Viola yedoensis 12g, Forsythia suspensa 10g, Luffa cylindrica 8g.

Usage: Decocted in water and drunk as tea.

3. Recurrent attacks (Diagnosis: Phlegm and blood stasis intertwined):

Symptoms: Recurrent swelling and pain in the joints, stiffness and deformity, palpable induration under the skin, and limited mobility.

Formula: Poria cocos 12g, Peach kernel 8g, Safflower 6g, Smilax glabra 15g.

Usage: Decocted in water and drunk as tea.

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Liver stagnation is classified into four levels:

Level 1, use: Chaihu Liugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Regulating Pill).

Level 2, use: Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

Level 3, use: Yi Guan Jian (a type of decoction).

Level 4, use: Zhengan Xifeng Decoction.

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For constipation, with stools resembling sheep droppings, you can use: Zhuque Decoction (made by pouring boiling water over an egg), with a little white sugar. For severe cases, drink it once in the morning and once in the evening. You should see improvement in about a week. Those with hemorrhoids should use this with caution, as it may cause bleeding.

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Bazhen Pill: Can be used for those with deficiency of both qi and blood.

Bazhen Yimu Pills: Suitable for those with deficiency of both qi and blood, and blood stasis.

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For stubborn, long-standing blood stasis, Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan (rhubarb and worm pill) can be used.

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The ancient and renowned formula for treating diabetes: Yuquan Pill (from Renzhai Zhizhi Fang).

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For a man whose legs are swollen like elephant legs, the following can be used: dried tangerine peel, areca peel, and ginger peel, boiled in water and drunk.

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The "Tongcao" mentioned in the Treatise on Cold Damage refers to: Akebia trifoliata with five leaves.

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Three classic prescriptions with only two ingredients each:

1. Peony and Licorice Decoction:

Formula: 12 grams each of peony root and prepared licorice root.

Efficacy: Relieves pain and spasms.

The diagnosis is: deficiency of Yin and Blood, and disharmony between the Liver and Spleen.

2. Two Wonderful Powder:

Formula: Atractylodes lancea and Phellodendron chinense, 15 grams each.

Efficacy: Clears heat and dries dampness.

The diagnosis is: caused by damp-heat accumulation in the lower body.

3. Cinnamon Twig and Licorice Decoction:

Formula: 12g cinnamon twig, 6g licorice root.

Efficacy: Nourishes the heart's yang energy.

The diagnosis is: deficiency of heart yang.

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Formula for atrophic gastritis:

Diagnosis: Liver-stomach disharmony type of gastritis. Liver qi stagnation and adverse flow attack the stomach.

Case symptoms: Male, 52 years old, suffering from stomach upset and hiccups for many years, which persisted and caused him distress. Western medicine diagnosis: "atrophic gastritis". Tongue: red with a white, greasy coating; pulse: wiry.

Formula: Modified Banxia Xiexin Decoction combined with Si Ni San.

20g of white peony root, 15g each of pinellia and codonopsis, 12g of bupleurum, 10g each of mango peel, licorice root, scutellaria, chicken gizzard lining, allium macrostemon, and hawthorn, 6g of dried ginger, 5g of coptis, and 6 red dates.

Decoct in water and take orally, one dose per day, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Efficacy: Soothes the liver and stomach, regulates qi and relieves pain.

Indications: Atrophic gastritis, hypertrophic superficial gastritis.

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Psoriasis Formula:

Diagnosis: Caused by yin deficiency and blood dryness, with blood stasis and pathogenic heat accumulating in the skin.

Case symptoms: Mr. Li, male, 41 years old, has suffered from psoriasis for eight years. His skin lesions are dry and red, itchy, and have been unresponsive to multiple treatments. He also suffers from insomnia, has a red tongue with little coating, and a wiry pulse.

Formula: Modified Sanhuang Xiexin Decoction combined with Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction.

50g Rehmannia glutinosa, 40g Oyster shell, 10g each of Sophora flavescens, Scutellaria baicalensis, Prunus persica, Paeonia lactiflora, Achyranthes bidentata, Citrus aurantium, Schizonepeta tenuifolia, and Ligusticum chuanxiong, 5g Carthamus tinctorius, 2g Rheum palmatum, 3g Coptis chinensis, and 6 jujubes. Decocted in water and taken once a day, twice a day, morning and evening.

Efficacy: Clears heat and nourishes yin, nourishes blood and cools blood, dispels wind and relieves itching.

Suitable for: psoriasis, rashes, dermatitis.

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For constipation in the elderly, Da Chai Hu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction) can be used. For those with weak spleen and stomach, simply replace the "fresh ginger" with "dried ginger". It can also be used for loose stools.

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Sealing Marrow Pill:

(Essential medicine for consolidating essence).

10g of Phellodendron bark, 20g of Amomum villosum (added later), and 10g of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Bitter and sweet transform into yin, pungent and sweet transform into yang. When yin and yang combine and converge in the central palace, water and fire are in harmony.

Diagnosis: Kidney water deficiency leads to upward floating of deficient yang.

Suitable for: all kinds of symptoms caused by excessive internal heat, such as toothache, cough, shortness of breath, facial swelling, ear swelling, sore throat, nasal congestion, spermatorrhea, and bedwetting.

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Antiperspirant Decoction:

Chen Shiduo during the Qing Dynasty.

Composition: 30g raw Astragalus membranaceus, 15g Ophiopogon japonicus, 3g Schisandra chinensis, 14 pieces of mulberry leaves (about 6g) after being frosted in winter, 30g Rehmannia glutinosa, 12g stir-fried Ziziphus jujuba seeds, and 15g Atractylodes macrocephala.

Indications: Qi deficiency and Yin deficiency, resulting in excessive sweating (especially with exertion), profuse cold sweat, or: sweat sticking to clothes, fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations, dry mouth, excessive sweating at night; pale red tongue with little saliva, weak and thready pulse.

Usage: Decocted in water and taken orally. For those with excessive sweating, take 2 doses daily, divided into 4 warm servings.

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If you're afraid of wind, cold, or air conditioning, drink this!

20g kudzu root, 6g perilla, 20g ginger, 6g licorice root, 15g astragalus root. (Alternatively, add 15g cinnamon twig).

Decoct in water and drink once a day for seven days.

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Liver qi is often prone to excess, so it is better to purge than to tonify the liver, as tonification can easily lead to liver fire. So what if there is liver yang deficiency? Warming and tonifying kidney yang will suffice.

For example, people with long-term fatty liver often feel extremely tired, always feel like they haven't slept enough, and may even experience low mood and lack of energy. This is actually a sign of declining liver function, which can progress to liver yang deficiency. At this point, it's necessary to nourish the kidneys; adding cinnamon as a seasoning when stewing meat can help.

Cinnamon has a very strong kidney-tonifying effect, specifically tonifying kidney yang. When kidney yang is replenished, liver qi will naturally rise. This method of tonification does not cause liver fire.

Furthermore, if someone has liver fire, eating a small amount of cinnamon can help reduce it. Why?

Cinnamon can guide fire back to its source, that is, it can guide liver fire downwards to the kidneys, thus both clearing liver fire and warming the kidneys, without wasting any of the body's yang energy.

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Six Flavors for Nodules:

1. Trichosanthes kirilowii: (disperses nodules and reduces swelling, promotes qi circulation and relieves chest tightness).

It cleanses the chest of pent-up heat and impurities. It is used for chest tightness, chest pain, lung abscess, breast abscess, and intestinal abscess.

2. Forsythia: (Dissipates nodules and reduces swelling, clears heat and detoxifies).

Lung abscess, mastitis, phlegm nodules, scrofula, carbuncles, boils, and urinary tract infections.

3. Fritillaria: (disperses nodules and reduces swelling, clears heat and resolves phlegm).

Lung abscess, mastitis, boils, chest tightness (phlegm-heat), cough and asthma.

4. Arisaema: (disperses nodules and reduces swelling, dispels wind and stops spasms).

Phlegm nodules, scrofula, carbuncles, phlegm-induced dizziness, and cough with phlegm.

5. Loofah sponge: (Unblocks meridians, dispels wind, resolves phlegm, and detoxifies).

Chest pain, chest and rib distension and pain, mastitis and swelling, sores and boils.

6. Prunella vulgaris: (disperses nodules and reduces swelling, clears the liver and improves eyesight).

Scrofula, goiter, dizziness due to liver yang rising, and eye pain.

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1. If tonifying Qi is ineffective, add: Aconite.

The function of aconite is to circulate; it circulates throughout the whole body and reaches everywhere, so yang energy hitches a ride and can achieve the effect of warming the whole body.

2. If tonifying Yin is ineffective, add: Cyperus rotundus.

All yin-nourishing medicines are considered rich and greasy, and are difficult to digest. Many people experience bloating, poor appetite, and loose stools after using them. You can add some Cyperus rotundus to regulate the qi and promote the smooth flow of qi throughout the body.

3. If tonifying Yang is ineffective, add: white peony root.

Yang-tonifying herbs are warm and dry, which can easily damage qi and blood, and may even cause internal heat. White peony root, with its "sour and cold" properties, can nourish liver yin and blood, thus seeking yang within yin.

The above methods should be used only after ruling out organic lesions and after a detailed diagnosis based on tongue diagnosis, pulse diagnosis, and questioning.

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Tonify the mother when she is weak, and drain the child when she is strong!

When our heart fire is too strong, if we simply try to reduce it, we will find that the effect is not lasting and the fire will quickly return.

However, if the spleen meridian is drained at this time, the effect will be completely different!

When the heart fire is too strong, the heart will suppress the lungs, and the lungs will become relatively weak.

At this time, purging the spleen can both direct the fire from the heart to the spleen, thus dispersing the fire, and at the same time, this energy will be transported to the lungs to nourish the lungs, thereby strengthening the lungs and preventing them from being overwhelmed by the fire. Therefore, in this case, purging the spleen has a dual effect, playing a role in overall regulation and guidance.

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What is the difference between draining the sovereign fire and draining the ministerial fire?

The master said: To purge the ministerial fire, treat it with sour and bitter purging methods, such as: Scutellaria baicalensis combined with peony root.

To purge the fire of the sovereign, the treatment principle is to purge the south and tonify the north, such as using Coptis chinensis combined with Rehmannia glutinosa.

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Actually, there are only four soups in traditional Chinese medicine!

Guizhi Tang, Lizhong Tang, Xiexin Tang, Chaihu Tang.

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Treatment based on syndrome differentiation for four types of diabetes:

1. Fasting high blood pressure (diagnosis: Yin deficiency with excessive fire).

Reference: Anemarrhena asphodeloides 10g, Phellodendron chinense 10g, Rehmannia glutinosa 15g, Scrophularia ningpoensis 12g, Coptis chinensis 3g.

Symptoms: elevated fasting blood sugar, dry throat and mouth, hot flashes in the palms, soles, and chest, and night sweats.

2. High postprandial temperature (diagnosis: excessive stomach heat).

Reference: 15g gypsum (decocted first), 10g anemarrhena, 15g trichosanthes root, 12g hawthorn, 3g coptis.

Symptoms: rapid rise in blood sugar after meals, increased appetite and hunger, thirst, and constipation.

3. Numbness in the hands and feet due to diabetes (symptom: Qi stagnation and blood stasis).

Reference: Astragalus membranaceus 15g, Angelica sinensis 12g, Spatholobus suberectus 15g, Ligusticum chuanxiong 10g, Pheretima aspergillum 6g.

Symptoms: numbness and tingling in the limbs, fatigue, cold limbs, and sallow complexion.

4. Diabetic complications (diagnosis: deficiency of both Qi and Yin).

Reference: Astragalus membranaceus 15g, Codonopsis pilosula 12g, Ophiopogon japonicus 12g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 15g, Pueraria lobata 15g.

Symptoms: blurred vision, proteinuria, itchy skin, shortness of breath and fatigue.

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What is turbid air?

The flow of Qi is obstructed and stagnant.

When Qi flows in the wrong direction, it generates fire; when Qi stagnates, it causes blood stasis; when Qi is depressed, it generates phlegm.

When the mind is not at peace, the breath will not flow smoothly.

External negative energy is easily dispelled, but negative energy arising from the mind is difficult to eliminate.

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1. Having many dreams:

Diagnosis: Insomnia is caused by insufficient blood and qi in the heart.

Symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep, vivid dreams while asleep, and dreaming all night long.

Available: An Shen Yang Xin Wan (安神养心丸).

Function: Nourishes the heart and calms the mind.

2. Difficulty falling asleep:

Diagnosis: Insomnia due to liver qi stagnation.

Symptoms: Usually accompanied by anxiety, depression, irritability and anger.

The following formula can be used: Chaihu Shugan San (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder).

Function: Soothes the liver and regulates qi.

3. Easily awakened at night:

Diagnosis: Insomnia due to deficiency of both heart and spleen.

Symptoms: Restless sleep at night, easily waking up, and difficulty falling back asleep.

The following medication can be used: Ginseng and Angelica Spleen-Nourishing Pills.

Functions: Tonifies Qi and blood, strengthens the spleen and nourishes the heart.

4. Tossing and turning, unable to sleep:

Diagnosis: Caused by excessive liver fire disturbing the mind.

Symptoms: Insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, vivid dreams, easy awakening, or even insomnia.

Gentian root and licorice pills are recommended.

Function: Clears excess heat from the liver and gallbladder.

5. Sleeping lightly:

Diagnosis: Caused by deficiency of both spleen and kidney, resulting in malnourishment of qi and blood.

Symptoms: Insomnia, light sleep, and frequent awakenings at night.

The recommended remedy is Jiannao Bushen Wan (健脑补肾丸).

Function: Calms the mind and stabilizes the spirit.

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Raw astragalus, raw atractylodes macrocephala, and angelica sinensis, decocted in water and taken orally, can relieve constipation.

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My whole body aches, like it's falling apart.

Boil a small handful of mulberry branches (fresh ones are better), 5 slices of ginger, 10 red dates, and 1 piece of brown sugar in water for 30 minutes and drink it as tea.

Drink it for three days straight, and you'll feel relaxed from head to toe, as if a burden has been lifted!

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For excessive sweating during the day, use Yu Ping Feng San.

For excessive sweating at night, use Shengmai Yin (生脉饮).

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Liver and stomach disharmony, food stagnation and bloating:

Cyperus rotundus 20g, Poria cocos 15g, Pinellia ternata, charred hawthorn fruit, charred malt, and charred barley sprouts 12g each, Bupleurum chinense, Atractylodes macrocephala, Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Citrus reticulata peel, Amomum villosum, chicken gizzard lining, radish seed, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 10g each, and Mentha haplocalyx 5g.

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Kidney weakness — spitting saliva, see Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Weak liver — tearing, see Chaihu Shugan San (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder).

Weak heart — sweating, see: Ginseng and Deer Antler Pills.

Weak spleen — water retention, see reference: Xiangsha Yangwei Pills.

Weak lungs — runny nose, see Yupingfeng granules.

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For a common cold: Banlangen (Isatis root) and Shuanghuanglian (a traditional Chinese medicine).

Fever: Bupleurum and Analgin.

Diarrhea: Oxytetracycline, Gentamicin.

Pneumonia: Florfenicol, Lincomycin.

For bloating: paraffin oil, degassing agent.

Pregnancy maintenance: progesterone and vitamin E

Calcium deficiency: Vitamin D-gelatinized calcium, glucose.

Anti-inflammatory: cephalosporins, penicillin.

For clearing heat: Banqing (Isatis indigotica) and Shuanghuanglian (Shuanghuanglian).

Leg pain: Analgin, Flunixin.

Cough: Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang.

Do not eat: Complex B vitamins for gastrointestinal motility.

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Loose stools — Spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.

Sticky stools — Damp-heat in the spleen and stomach.

Loose stools — Spleen deficiency and dampness accumulation.

Frequent bowel movements — indicates a weak spleen and stomach.

Black and hard stools indicate heat in the spleen and stomach.

Stool resembling sheep droppings — Spleen and stomach yin deficiency.

Stools that are initially dry and then become loose indicate a strong stomach but a weak spleen.

Having several bowel movements a day indicates spleen and stomach yang deficiency.

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Mr. Li's experience sharing:

The kidneys are the foundation of innate constitution, governing growth, development, strength, and aging. All kinds of so-called "allergic" diseases are attributed to congenital deficiencies, that is, low immunity. Treating the kidneys is the fundamental approach. Simply tonifying qi, strengthening the exterior, desensitizing, and relieving itching is merely scratching the surface.

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The liver affects the spleen; if there's a problem with the liver, don't worry about the liver first, focus on strengthening the spleen.

The spleen is the mother of the lungs. If the lungs are not healthy, strengthen the spleen first. This is called "tonifying the mother when the lungs are weak".

The kidneys are related to one's constitution, while the spleen is related to one's health. If one's constitution is weak, one can improve it by addressing one's health issues through postnatal care.

The heart is the mother of the spleen. If the spleen is not healthy, it will lead to the child stealing the mother's energy. Nourishing the spleen is beneficial to the heart. Strengthening the spleen is very important!

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The Mysteries of the Five Internal Organs:

If your heart is not healthy , regulate your kidneys.

Kidney problems — regulate the spleen.

If your spleen is not functioning well , regulate your liver.

If your liver isn't functioning well , try regulating your lungs.

If your lungs are not healthy , try regulating your heart.

Dialectics:

Numbness indicates a problem with the heart, soreness and fatigue indicate a problem with the liver, pain indicates a problem with the kidneys, swelling indicates a problem with the spleen, and weakness indicates a problem with the lungs.

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The "mother-child" relationship among the five internal organs:

Mutual generation and mutual restraint:

The kidneys are the mother of the liver, and the liver is the child of the kidneys.

The liver is the mother of the heart, and the heart is the child of the liver.

The heart is the mother of the spleen, and the spleen is the child of the heart.

The spleen is the mother of the lungs, and the lungs are the child of the spleen.

The lungs are the mother of the kidneys, and the kidneys are the child of the lungs.

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The five internal organs nourish and generate each other:

Wood generates fire, meaning that liver wood nourishes heart fire. The liver stores blood, and the heart governs blood vessels. When the liver's blood-storing function is normal, it helps the heart's function of governing blood vessels to be normal.

Fire generates earth, meaning the heart fire warms the spleen earth. The heart governs blood vessels and consciousness, while the spleen governs transportation, transformation, production, and blood circulation. When the heart's function of governing blood vessels is normal, blood can nourish the spleen; only then can the spleen perform its functions of "transportation, production, and control of blood".

Earth generates metal, meaning that the spleen (earth) assists the lung (metal). The spleen can benefit qi, generate qi and blood, and transport essence to nourish the lungs, promoting the lungs' function of governing qi and ensuring its normal dispersal and purification.

Metal generates water, meaning that the lung metal nourishes the kidney water. The lung governs purification and the kidney governs the storage of essence. The descending of lung qi helps the kidney to "store essence, receive qi, and govern water".

Water nourishes wood, meaning that kidney water nourishes liver wood. The kidneys store essence, and the liver stores blood. Kidney essence can transform into liver blood to help the liver function normally.

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Tonify the mother and drain the child:

Nourishing Earth to Generate Metal — When the Lung Metal is weak, nourish the mother organ, the Spleen Earth, so that Earth can generate Metal.

Metal and Water generate each other — When kidney water is weak, nourish the mother organ, lung metal, as metal can generate water.

Nourishing Water to Support Wood — When liver fire is weak, nourish the mother organ, kidney water, as water can benefit wood.

Moistening wood generates fire — When the heart fire is weak, nourish the mother organ, the liver (wood), as wood can generate fire.

Nourishing Fire and Strengthening Earth — When the spleen is weak, nourish the mother organ, the heart fire, as fire can benefit the earth.

Clearing heat and cleansing the earth element — When there is excess heart fire, clear the earth element of the spleen, the offspring organ.

Clearing Fire and Clearing Wood — When liver fire is excessive, clear the fire of its offspring organ, the heart.

Draining Wood and Promoting Diuresis — When kidney water overflows, drain the liver wood element.

Clearing the lungs and purging the earth element — when the spleen is excessive, purge the lung metal element.

Clear water suppresses metal — when lung metal is excessive, drain the water of the child organ, kidney.

The key to "tonifying the mother and purging the child" lies in differentiating between "deficiency" and "excess," paying particular attention to "mixed deficiency and excess, and the combination of tonification and purging," while also considering factors such as the season and the individual patient. Traditional Chinese medicine has a treatment method called "purging the south and tonifying the north," which is an extension and expansion of "tonifying the mother and purging the child."

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The heart causes belching, the lungs cause coughing, the liver causes speech, the spleen causes swallowing, the kidneys cause yawning and sneezing, the stomach causes belching, hiccups, and fear, the large and small intestines cause diarrhea, the lower abdomen causes water retention, the bladder causes urinary retention , and involuntary urination causes incontinence. The gallbladder causes anger. These are called the five diseases.

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Sleepy eyes — Polygala tenuifolia.

Frequent dreams and easy awakening — Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza).

Difficulty falling asleep — Sour jujube seed.

Sleepless all night — night sweats.

I'm awake but can't fall back asleep — the bark of the Albizia julibrissin tree.

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The Triple Burner (San Jiao) is the boundary of the human body.

Wei Qi circulates in Yang during the day and in Yin at night; the boundary between Yin and Yang lies in the Sanjiao (Triple Burner).

The boundary between the internal organs and the external body is the Triple Burner.

Just as the boundary between the thick and thin muscles in the human body is a layer of retina, that is also the Sanjiao (Triple Burner).

The Triple Burner, also known as Lesser Yang, is one Yang, while the Jueyin is one Yin.

The so-called "one yang and one yin" refers to the origin of yin and yang.

The cathode becomes the anode, and the anode becomes the cathode; it is a cycle.

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Many people wonder how the Triple Burner works.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) mentions something called the "Triple Burner" (San Jiao), but Western medicine, after dissection, hasn't found anything similar. This was discussed earlier when talking about the lungs. The lungs absorb "clear qi" from nature. This inhaled qi combines with the "qi from food and water" in the chest cavity to form "ancestral qi." This "ancestral qi" flows through the heart meridian, descends to the stomach, and finally reaches the uterus. The circulation of this qi is actually the function of the Triple Burner. Therefore, it is "invisible, seemingly present yet absent, seemingly there yet not there," and it is this qi that constantly regulates the fluids in the body cavities. For the Triple Burner to function smoothly, normal breathing and sufficient spleen and stomach qi are necessary. Therefore, this brings us back to the daily maintenance of the spleen and lungs.

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Shingles:

Seven-star lotus (also known as cucumber fragrance), plus angelica sinensis, are mashed together into a paste and applied externally to the affected area. After application, there is a cool and refreshing feeling, which can immediately relieve pain. Change the dressing once a day, and it can usually be cured within five days without leaving any sequelae.

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Nourishing the heart, spleen, qi, and blood – Ginseng Nourishing Pills.

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4 types of dizziness:

1. High blood pressure: Symptoms often include a feeling of heaviness or dizziness in the head, which may be accompanied by headaches, palpitations, and other symptoms.

2. Cervical spondylosis: Related to changes in neck posture, such as prolonged head-down posture, sudden head-turning, dizziness, swaying sensation, and may be accompanied by numbness and weakness in the upper limbs.

3. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): Onset occurs when head position changes, with intense dizziness lasting only a short time, not exceeding 1 minute, accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

4. Insufficient blood supply to the brain: blurred vision, double vision, may be accompanied by headache, memory loss, numbness and weakness in the limbs.

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Yang deficiency – unable to wake up.

Yin deficiency – insomnia.

Qi deficiency – easily startled.

Blood deficiency – having nightmares.

Blood heat – causes acne.

Blood dryness – itching all over the body.

Blood stasis – body aches.

Feeling guilty — feeling flustered.

Lung deficiency – difficulty breathing.

Spleen deficiency – poor appetite.

Kidney deficiency – frequent urination at night.

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Tinnitus in the right ear, clear heat from the heart.

Tinnitus in the left ear requires clearing liver fire.

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Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) can resolve blood stasis in the heart.

Cyperus rotundus can resolve liver stagnation.

Achyranthes bidentata can resolve kidney stagnation.

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum striatum) can resolve blood stasis in the head.

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For body odor, you can boil mint and mugwort in water and apply it to your armpits.

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For dizziness and vertigo, use: Banxia Baizhu Tianma Decoction.

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Mesenteric lymphadenitis often presents with abdominal pain 2-3 hours after eating. Xiao Jian Zhong Tang can be used for this condition.

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Frequent urination due to poor kidney function indicates insufficient kidney yang.

12 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 3 grams of Aconitum carmichaelii, and 3 grams of Cinnamomum cassia.

Feeling unwell and sleepy – this indicates a deficiency in both the heart and spleen.

Codonopsis pilosula 12g, Poria cocos 10g, Polygala tenuifolia 6g.

心不好，多汗——表虛不固。

Astragalus membranaceus 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala 10g, Saposhnikovia divaricata 6g.

Poor intestinal health often indicates spleen deficiency and qi stagnation.

10 grams of stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, 8 grams of dried tangerine peel, and 6 grams of Aucklandia lappa.

A weak spleen leads to excessive phlegm – phlegm and dampness impair the spleen.

12 grams of Poria cocos, 10 grams of dried tangerine peel, and 10 grams of Pinellia ternata.

Poor liver function and excessive dreaming indicate blood deficiency in the heart and liver.

15 grams of jujube seed, 12 grams of white peony root, and 10 grams of angelica root.

If your lungs are not healthy and you experience excessive itching, it indicates a deficiency of lung yin.

12 grams of North American ginseng, 15 grams of lily bulb, and 10 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus.

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1. Joint pain – Blood Circulation and Pain Relief Capsules.

2. Acute abdominal pain – Compound Berberine Tablets.

3. Itchy throat and cough – Suhuang Cough Relief Capsules.

4. Bitter taste in mouth and bad breath – Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules.

5. Tinnitus due to kidney deficiency – Kidney-tonifying and Qi-boosting capsules.

6. Insomnia and excessive dreaming – Compound Jujube Seed Capsules.

7. Excessive desires – Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

8. Kidney deficiency and lower back pain - Zhuangyao Jianshen Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

9. Stomach pain and heartburn - Jiawei Zuojin Pill.

10. Toothache and swelling – Niuhuang Qingwei Pills.

11. Irritability and restlessness – Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills.

12. Chronic gastritis - Xiangsha Yangwei Pills.

13. Frequent and painful urination – Sanjin tablets.

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Facial paralysis (from: Bian Que's Heart Book):

Boil one pound of baijiu (Chinese white liquor) and one pound of cinnamon for 30 minutes. Soak a towel in the broth and apply it to your face while it's still hot. Use two towels alternately, tilting the towel to the left side of your face on your right cheek and the right side on your left cheek on your left cheek. Once the towel is no longer tilted in front of a mirror, you're done. Otherwise, you might pull the other side off.

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The essence of medicine is simplicity; its true teaching can be summarized in a single sentence!

When there is evil in the lungs and heart, the qi will linger in the elbows.

When the liver is affected by pathogenic factors, its Qi accumulates in the armpits.

When the spleen is affected by pathogenic factors, the pathogenic qi remains in both spleens.

When the kidneys are affected by pathogenic factors, their Qi (vital energy) accumulates in the popliteal fossa .

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For smallpox and boils, use Bian Que's Three-Bean Drink. It reduces fever and clears heat toxins.

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Three medicines:

1. Three medicines for bitter taste in the mouth: (for internal heat stagnation in the half-exterior and half-interior).

Bupleurum, Scutellaria, and Pinellia.

2. Three medicines for halitosis: (internal heat and stagnation).

Reed rhizome, Coptis chinensis: cloves.

3. Three medicines for sweet taste: (for spleen dampness and heat).

Poria cocos, Coix seed, and Eupatorium fortunei.

4. Three medicines for sour taste: (for liver heat and spleen weakness).

White peony, dandelion, and gynostemma pentaphyllum.

5. Three medicines that cause a salty taste in the mouth: (for heat in the lower burner).

Rehmannia glutinosa, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and Phellodendron chinense.

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For children who blink frequently, Fangfeng Tongsheng San can be used.

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Spleen and stomach yang deficiency, qi stagnation and poor appetite, cold drinks and cold food, namely: bloating, pain and nausea.

Pinellia ternata 15g, Cyperus rotundus 15g each, Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Citrus reticulata peel , Magnolia officinalis, roasted malt, roasted hawthorn, roasted medicated leaven, roasted licorice root 10g each, Pogostemon cablin, Amomum villosum 6g each, and fresh ginger 3 slices.

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Qi deficiency leads to weakness in the lower limbs first; blood deficiency leads to dizziness first; yin deficiency leads to internal heat; yang deficiency leads to stagnation of cold!

Qi deficiency leads to lower limb heart failure: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen governs the muscles and limbs. If the spleen qi is weak, the lower limbs will not receive enough nourishment, resulting in leg weakness, soreness, heaviness, and a tendency to feel cold, edema, and joint swelling and pain. In this case, you can refer to the "Four Gentlemen Decoction" to strengthen the spleen qi and help the transformation of qi and blood.

Blood deficiency can cause dizziness first: Traditional Chinese medicine says that the liver opens into the eyes and the heart governs the blood vessels. If the liver blood is insufficient and the heart blood is deficient, one is prone to dizziness, memory loss, dreamy sleep, and dry, blurry eyes. This can be addressed by taking "Siwu Tang" to nourish the blood and liver.

Yin deficiency leads to dryness and heat in the flesh: When yin is deficient, the body fluids are insufficient, which easily generates deficiency heat. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys govern water. When the kidneys are deficient, deficiency fire will rise and disturb the body, easily causing dry skin, night sweats, and hot palms and soles. You can refer to "Liuwei Dihuang Wan" to nourish kidney yin.

Yang deficiency leads to stagnation of Yin and cold: Once Yang is deficient, the body's Yang energy is insufficient, and cold energy easily stagnates. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys govern the Yang of the whole body. When kidney Yang is weak, the body will feel cold, such as cold hands and feet, cold and painful joints, and stiff muscles. At this time, you can refer to "Gui Fu Di Huang Wan" to warm and replenish kidney Yang.

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Why does it take at least three to six months to regulate the body?

Because rebuilding stomach qi takes 21 days, spleen yang's ability to transform dampness requires a complete solar term ( one solar term averages about 15.218 days ), liver blood regeneration takes 72 days, and the proper functioning of the spleen's drainage system requires three solar terms. Kidney meridian replenishment requires the period from the winter solstice to the spring equinox. A hundred days of foundation building are needed to see real results. The circulation of qi and blood takes 28 days to circulate throughout the body, and the resolution of blockages requires three full moons. Phlegm and dampness are like stubborn oil stains, which cannot be completely removed without the summer solstice's scorching sun. Deficiency fire is like foam on boiling water, which can only be contained by the cool autumn season. Three months is the minimum cycle of the five elements' alternation, and six months is the basic rhythm of the six qi's rotation. Therefore, body conditioning is not about control or confrontation, but about rebuilding the body's synchronization with nature.

The following are the 24 solar terms and their corresponding dates:

01. Beginning of Spring: February 3-5.

02. Rainwater: February 18th to 20th.

03. Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects): March 5th to 7th.

04. Spring Equinox: March 20-22.

05. Qingming Festival: April 4th to 6th.

06. Grain Rain: April 19-21.

07. Beginning of Summer: May 5th to 7th.

08. Xiaoman: May 20-22.

09. Grain in Ear: June 5th to 7th.

10. Summer Solstice: June 21-22.

11. Minor Heat: July 6-8.

12. Great Heat: July 22-24.

13. Beginning of Autumn: August 7th to 9th.

14. End of Heat: August 22-24.

15. White Dew: September 7th to 9th.

16. Autumnal Equinox: September 22nd to 24th.

17. Cold Dew: October 8th to 9th.

18. Frost's Descent: October 23-24.

19. Beginning of winter: November 7th-8th.

20. Minor Snow: November 22-23.

21. Heavy snow: December 6th to 8th.

22. Winter Solstice: December 21st to 23rd.

23. Minor Cold: January 5th to 7th.

24. Great Cold: January 20th to 21st.

The Twenty-Four Solar Terms are part of the long history and culture of the Chinese nation. They reflect knowledge about changes in seasons, phenology, and climate, and serve as an important guide for people's farming and daily life.

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The movement of fluids is called: Taiyin.

The flow of blood is called: Lesser Yin.

The movement of vital energy is called Jueyin.

This is the Three Yin.

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The magic of sesame oil:

1. Use sesame oil and cactus, along with scrambled eggs, to treat various lung problems.

2. Mix sesame oil and flour together and apply to malignant sores.

3. Mix sesame oil, white wine, and Yunnan Baiyao together and apply to the shingles.

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Man seeking offspring:

Weak pulse at the left cun position: Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill), combined with Wuzi Yanzong Wan (Five-Seed Progeny Pill).

The right radial pulse is weak: Eight-Flavor Pill, combined with Five-Seed Progeny Pill.

Weak pulse on both sides of the foot: Ten-tonifying pill.

Female heirs:

For blood heat: Yi Mu Sheng Jin Wan, plus: Rehmannia glutinosa and Paeonia suffruticosa.

For blood deficiency: Yi Mu Sheng Jin Wan (益母胜金丸), plus cinnamon.

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Tingli Dazao Xiefei Decoction:

It can treat: cough and asthma due to lung heat, edema and abdominal distension, ascites, phlegm accumulation, shortness of breath, chest tightness and other symptoms.

It can also treat nasal congestion and persistent runny nose.

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Symptoms include: Old age with Yang deficiency, cold limbs, joint pain, fatigue, and weakness.

Atractylodes macrocephala 12g, Poria cocos, Paeonia lactiflora, Panax ginseng 10g each, processed Aconitum carmichaelii 9g, Cinnamomum cassia 6g.

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For facial paralysis due to stroke, the following can be used: Qianzheng Powder and Xiaoxuming Decoction.

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The expert in nourishing Yin—Lily.

A master of penetrating the senses—Xanthium sibiricum.

Master of Mind Cultivation — Bai Ziren.

The ultimate antispasmodic agent—Saposhnikovia divaricata.

Bupleurum, a master of soothing the liver.

The expert in tonifying Yang – Cistanche deserticola.

Gardenia, a master of relieving internal heat.

Gentian root is a master at cleansing the liver.

Platycodon grandiflorus is a master at clearing the lungs.

Gastrodia elata is a master at relieving dizziness.

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The best blood-activating agent—Salvia miltiorrhiza.

The ultimate digestive aid—Divine Comedy.

The best diuretic—Poria cocos.

The best remedy for dispelling wind—Angelica pubescens.

The best for treating jaundice—Artemisia capillaris.

The best cough suppressant—Platycodon grandiflorus.

Pinellia ternata is the best for clearing phlegm.

The best way to clear heat is with gypsum.

The best for lowering qi—agarwood.

The best sedative for calming the nerves—sour jujube seed.

The best pain reliever—Corydalis rhizome.

The most potent diaphoretic—Ephedra.

Astragalus is the best tonic for replenishing Qi.

The best purgative for heatiness—Coptis chinensis.

The best for soothing the liver—turmeric.

The best for strengthening the spleen—yam.

Dendrobium, the best at promoting salivation.

Angelica sinensis is the best blood tonic.

The best way to ward off the cold—ginger.

The ultimate tonic for replenishing Yang energy—Morinda officinalis.

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A perfect match of medicines:

Ephedra — Almond.

Coptis chinensis — Costus root.

Phellodendron bark — Atractylodes lancea.

Bupleurum — Scutellaria baicalensis.

青萵———白薇。

Keel bone — oyster.

Artemisia annua — turtle shell.

Rhubarb — Glauber's salt.

Baiwei — Yuzhu (Polygonatum odoratum).

Frankincense — Myrrh.

Rhubarb — Glauber's salt.

Mitsubishi———Surgery.

Qianghuo — Angelica pubescens.

Cinnamon twig — white peony root.

Ephedra — Cinnamon Twig.

Aconite root — dried ginger.

Atractylodes macrocephala — Poria cocos.

Cinnamon — Aconite.

Gypsum — Anemarrhena asphodeloides

Clove — persimmon calyx.

Artemisia capillaris — Gardenia jasminoides.

Coptis chinensis — Pinellia ternata.

Asarum — Schisandra chinensis.

Dried ginger — raw aconite.

Coptis chinensis — Evodia rutaecarpa.

Ginger - Fresh half-summer greens.

Ginger — processed aconite root.

Angelica pubescens — Mistletoe.

Lycium bark – Mulberry bark.

Sparse grass - Stinking parasol tree.

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Common Chinese herbal medicines for tonifying kidney yang:

1. Eucommia ulmoides — Tonifies the liver and kidneys, strengthens tendons and bones. Used for liver and kidney deficiency, lower back and knee pain, dizziness, etc.

2. Morinda officinalis – Tonifies the liver and kidneys, strengthens tendons and bones, and dispels wind and dampness. Used for impotence, seminal emission, lower abdominal pain, and weakness of tendons and bones.

3. Cistanche deserticola – tonifies kidney yang, replenishes essence and blood, and moistens the intestines to relieve constipation. Used for kidney yang deficiency, deficiency of essence and blood, and constipation due to intestinal dryness.

4. Epimedium – Tonifies kidney yang, strengthens tendons and bones, and dispels wind and dampness. Used for kidney yang deficiency, weakness of tendons and bones, and rheumatic pain.

5. Psoralea corylifolia – warms the kidneys and invigorates yang, promotes qi circulation and relieves asthma, warms the spleen and stops diarrhea. Used for kidney yang deficiency, lower back and knee pain, and early morning diarrhea.

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Insufficient blood and qi in the heart — the tongue appears pale.

An internal fire manifests as a red tongue.

Body congestion — blue veins under the tongue.

Weak spleen and stomach — pale lips.

Spleen and stomach disharmony — acid reflux in the mouth.

Excessive stomach heat — bitter taste and bad breath.

Insufficient liver blood leads to dry eyes.

Liver Qi stagnation — causing watery eyes.

Excessive liver fire — red and swollen eyes.

Kidney Qi deficiency — ears turning white.

Insufficient Yang energy — ears turn black.

Dryness and heat in the lungs — red nose.

Lung Yin deficiency — nosebleeds.

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Yang deficiency:

Yougui Wan, Jinkui Shenqi Wan, Jisheng Shenqi Wan.

Blood deficiency:

Eight Treasures Pill, Angelica Blood-Nourishing Pill, Bird Chicken Phoenix Pill.

Yin deficiency:

Zuogui Pill, Qiju Dihuang Pill, Liuwei Dihuang Pill.

Qi deficiency:

Shengmai Yin, Huangqi Jing, and Buzhong Yiqi Wan.

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Heart:

Gui Pi Wan — Nourishes Qi and blood, strengthens the spleen and nourishes the heart.

Tianwang Buxin Dan — Nourishes Yin and blood, strengthens the heart and calms the mind.

Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan — replenishes qi and blood, calms the mind and stabilizes the spirit.

liver:

Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills — Soothe the liver and strengthen the spleen, clear heat and nourish blood.

Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder — Soothes the liver, relieves depression, regulates qi, and alleviates pain.

Gentian Liver-Clearing Pills — Clears liver heat, promotes diuresis and relieves urinary tract infections.

spleen:

Buzhong Yiqi Wan (Supplement the Middle and Benefit the Qi Pill) — invigorates Qi and strengthens the spleen, raises Yang and lifts prolapse.

Xiangsha Yangwei Pills — warm the middle and harmonize the stomach, strengthen the spleen and aid digestion.

Jianpi Pills — Strengthen the spleen, improve appetite, and aid digestion.

lung:

Nourishing Yin and Clearing Lung Pills — Nourishing Yin and clearing the lungs, moisturizing dryness and relieving cough.

Lung-Nourishing Pills — Nourishes the lungs and replenishes qi, relieves cough and asthma.

Gecko Asthma-Relieving Pills — Nourish the kidneys and regulate qi, relieve cough at the root of the throat.

kidney:

Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan — warms and tonifies kidney yang, promotes qi circulation and water metabolism.

Liuwei Dihuang Pills — Nourish Yin and tonify the kidneys, replenish essence and benefit marrow.

Guilingji — warms and tonifies kidney yang, replenishes essence and marrow.

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Iron Brush Soup (from *Medical Origins*):

Syndrome: Accumulated cold and phlegm.

It is suitable to take this medicine if you experience persistent vomiting, chest discomfort, and loss of appetite.

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Loose teeth — kidney fire.

Bad breath — stomach heat.

Dry throat — lung heat.

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Different types of dizziness:

High blood pressure — a sudden "dizziness", accompanied by symptoms such as facial flushing, lightheadedness, and stiff neck.

Cervical spondylosis is often accompanied by soreness in the neck and shoulders, a "crackling" sound when turning the head, and numbness.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is often manifested as a feeling of spinning when lying down or turning over, accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sweating.

Insufficient blood supply to the brain — symptoms include blurred vision, double vision, stiff tongue, slurred speech, and clumsiness in the hands and feet.

Hypoglycemia — dizziness, accompanied by weakness, blurred vision, and cold sweats.

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High blood sugar indicates low kidney fluid levels.

High blood lipids — indicates blocked blood vessels.

High blood pressure — indicates blockage in the liver and gallbladder.

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Symptoms of blood deficiency:

Blood failing to nourish the complexion—pale skin, or slightly yellowish skin, and lack of color in the nails, lips, and eyelids.

Blood failing to nourish the heart—leading to palpitations, insomnia, vivid dreams, and forgetfulness.

Blood failing to nourish the spirit — causing dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and lack of energy.

Blood deficiency in the uterus — scanty menstrual flow, dark color, and blood clots.

Blood deficiency and cold stagnation — cold hands and feet, cold lower abdomen, and extreme sensitivity to cold.

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Nine commonly used medications for numbness in the hands and feet:

Da Jie Luo Wan — promotes blood circulation and relieves pain, suitable for: wind-phlegm stagnation and blood stasis, numbness of limbs.

Gastrodia Pills — dispel wind and dampness, suitable for: numbness in the hands and feet, and lower back pain.

Nourishing Blood and Strengthening Tendons Pills – dispel wind and unblock meridians, suitable for: muscle and bone pain and numbness of limbs.

Methylcobalamin — Suitable for: facial sensitivity, limb numbness.

Gentongping Capsules – promote blood circulation, unblock meridians, and relieve pain. Suitable for: wind-cold obstructing the meridians, such as neck and shoulder pain, numbness in the upper limbs, etc.

Papaya Pills — dispel wind and cold, initially unblock the meridians, activate the meridians and relieve pain. They are suitable for joint pain and numbness of limbs caused by "wind, cold and dampness".

Naoxintong Capsules – invigorate Qi and blood circulation, remove blood stasis and unblock collaterals, suitable for: numbness of limbs, etc.

Ginseng Rejuvenating Pills – promote blood circulation, unblock meridians, and relieve pain. Suitable for: wind-cold obstructing the meridians, such as neck and shoulder pain, numbness in the upper limbs, etc.

Strong Gastrodia and Eucommia Capsules — dispels wind and invigorates blood circulation, suitable for: numbness of limbs, lower back pain, leg pain, etc.

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For high blood pressure, to reduce liver fire, you can refer to: Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction.

For high diastolic blood pressure, it is necessary to clear phlegm and dampness. You can refer to the Banxia Baizhu Tianma Decoction.

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Tianyi's Top Secret:

High blood pressure is called vertigo in traditional Chinese medicine.

Boil 10 grams of hawthorn and 6 grams of chrysanthemum together in water and drink the resulting liquid.

Diabetes, in traditional Chinese medicine, is called "Xiao Ke Zheng" (divided into upper, middle, and lower Xiao Ke).

Boil 8 grams of American ginseng, 5 grams each of honeysuckle and chrysanthemum together in water and drink the decoction.

High blood lipids are often related to qi stagnation and blood stasis.

Boil 9 grams each of hawthorn and codonopsis together in water and drink the resulting liquid.

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Blood vessels are blocked in the elderly:

Astragalus membranaceus 15g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 10g, Angelica sinensis, hawthorn, and Ligusticum chuanxiong 8g each.

Functions: Promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, and regulates qi.

Suitable for people with qi stagnation and blood deficiency, phlegm and dampness obstruction, and blood vessel blockage.

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Deficiency of both spleen and kidney, borborygmus and diarrhea, poor appetite, abdominal distension, lower back pain and weakness.

30g of yam, 20g of stir-fried hyacinth bean, 15g each of Poria cocos, Morinda officinalis, and Ginkgo biloba, 10g each of Psoralea corylifolia, lotus seed, and Atractylodes macrocephala, and 5g of Magnolia officinalis.

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1. Phlegm in the lungs:

Symptoms include: cough with copious white, clear phlegm, chest tightness, shortness of breath, fatigue, lack of energy, sensitivity to cold and wind, poor immunity, and susceptibility to colds.

Reference: Xiao Qinglong Tang (Minor Green Dragon Soup).

Efficacy: Warms the lungs and resolves phlegm.

2. Phlegm in the spleen and stomach:

Symptoms include: excessive phlegm, abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, sticky mouth, heaviness in the limbs, loose stools, and a white, greasy tongue coating.

Reference: Er Chen Tang.

Efficacy: It dries heat and resolves phlegm, regulates qi and harmonizes the middle jiao.

3. Phlegm in the kidneys:

Symptoms include: copious clear and thin sputum, cough with wheezing and shortness of breath, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, aversion to cold, clear and copious urine, frequent and urgent urination, nocturia, and lower limb edema.

Reference: Linggan Wuwei Jiangxin Decoction.

Efficacy: Warms the Yang and resolves phlegm.

4. Phlegm-dampness transforming into heat:

Symptoms include: thick yellow phlegm, difficulty coughing up phlegm, dry mouth and bitter taste, flushed and oily face, dark yellow urine, dry stools, red tongue with a yellow and greasy coating, etc.

Reference: Xiao Xianxiong Decoction.

Efficacy: Clears heat and resolves phlegm, regulates qi and relieves cough.

5. Phlegm and blood stasis intertwined:

Symptoms include: heaviness in the body, dizziness, difficulty in bending and straightening joints, tingling pain in the body, fatigue and lack of energy, thick and greasy tongue coating, dark tongue body with ecchymosis, and prominent purple veins under the tongue.

Reference: Guizhi Fuling Decoction.

Efficacy: Promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, eliminates phlegm and dissipates nodules.

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A pale tongue does not soothe the liver, a protruding tongue does not nourish the kidneys, and a concave tongue does not strengthen the spleen.

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Yin deficiency — constipation.

Yang deficiency — thin urine.

Damp heat — sticky stool.

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Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan — Nourishes Yin and Reduces Fire.

Liuwei Dihuang Pills — Nourishing kidney yin.

Xiangju Dihuang Pills — Nourish the kidneys and liver.

Gui Fu Di Huang Wan — warms and tonifies the kidneys.

Ginseng, Wheat and Rehmannia Formula — Nourishes Yin and moistens the lungs.

Qingre Dihuang Pills — Cooling blood and clearing cough.

Maiwei Dihuang Pills — Nourishes the kidneys and lungs.

Mingmu Dihuang Pills — Nourishes the kidneys, replenishes blood, and improves eyesight.

Guihe Dihuang Pills — Nourish Yin and clear blood, clear deficiency heat.

Shouwu Dihuang Pills — Nourishing Yin and Strengthening Bones and Muscles.

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Five traditional Chinese medicines to replenish your body fluids!

Insufficient liver fluid—causing dry eyes, can be treated with: Gui Shao Di Huang Wan, which nourishes liver yin and liver blood.

Insufficient heart fluid — dry tongue, can be treated with: Tianwangbu Sidan, which nourishes the heart, clears heat, nourishes blood and calms the mind.

Insufficient spleen fluids—causing dry mouth—can be treated with: Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang (沙参麦冬汤), which nourishes the spleen and stomach, promotes the production of body fluids, and moistens dryness.

Insufficient lung fluid—causing a dry nose, can be treated with: Yangyin Qingfei Wan (Nourishing Yin and Clearing Lung Pills), which nourishes Yin and clears the lungs, clears heat and soothes the throat.

Kidney deficiency – dry throat can be treated with Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Phellodendron Formula), which nourishes Yin and tonifies the kidneys, clears heat and removes fire.

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Liver fire manifests in the eyes, heart fire in the mouth, lung fire in the nose, spleen fire in the teeth, and kidney fire in the ears.

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For those with weak spleen and stomach, and damp-heat obstruction, the following formula can be used: Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang (Radix Yang and Benefits Stomach Decoction).

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Weak urination — Gorgon fruit.

Yellow urine — Plantain seeds.

Burning pain in the urethra — dandelion.

Unable to hold urine — Privet fruit.

Clear and copious urine — Immortal Spirit Spleen.

Frequent urination at night — Cuscuta chinensis.

Schisandra chinensis, a fruit known for its ability to deliver sperm.

Frequent urination – Mantis egg case.

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Wood controls Earth; to treat the liver, first strengthen the spleen.

Earth controls water; to treat the spleen, one must regulate the kidneys.

Water controls fire; to treat kidney problems, one must regulate the heart.

Fire overcomes metal; to heal the heart, one must first heal the lungs.

Jin Kemu, to treat the lungs, one must soothe the liver.

The son makes the mother feel empty, and the mother makes the son feel full.

The Five Elements are mutually generating and mutually restraining.

Metal generates water, water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, and earth generates metal.

Metal overcomes Wood, Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, and Fire overcomes Metal.

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8 classic pairings with Astragalus:

Astragalus and goji berries nourish the liver and replenish qi.

Astragalus and hawthorn can aid digestion and replenish qi.

Astragalus and Angelica sinensis together nourish both Qi and blood.

Astragalus combined with ginseng is a powerful tonic for vital energy.

Astragalus combined with licorice root moistens the lungs and relieves cough.

Astragalus and cinnamon together dispel cold and relieve pain.

Astragalus and yam together nourish the spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

Astragalus combined with donkey-hide gelatin can replenish blood and stop bleeding.

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Physicians, seeing excessive heat in the upper body, are unaware that cold has already arisen in the lower body. If they continue to use cold and cooling medicines to clear the heat, they will further damage the spleen and stomach. Over time, the vital energy of the spleen and stomach will be depleted, and the person will die! Pharyngitis is a manifestation of excessive heat in the upper body, and it is also the result of desperately clearing the heat!

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Staying up late depletes kidney essence. When the kidneys fail to nourish the liver, the liver withers and turns into liver fire, which in turn disturbs the mind. After staying up late, one is prone to internal heat, and over time, this leads to yin deficiency. During the day, the kidney energy is insufficient to invigorate yang energy, and the kidney fire cannot generate spleen earth. Consequently, the spleen's ability to generate qi and blood is insufficient, causing drowsiness. Eventually, the body collapses!

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For atrophic gastritis, Fuzi Gancao Xiexin Decoction can be used.

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For trembling head, trembling hands, and trembling whole body, use Wu Jutong's "Great Wind-Stabilizing Pearl".

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Presbyopia is caused by insufficient liver blood; to improve vision, one should nourish the liver.

Boil five red dates, 20 grams of black beans, and 10 grams of lotus seeds together in water for 30 minutes. Drink once a day for seven days.

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Knees cracking:

Chicken blood vine granules can also be taken orally by decocting chicken blood vine (about 30 grams per day).

In summary, Angelica sinensis is better for diseases affecting the internal organs, while chicken blood vine is better for diseases affecting the joints.

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Zhang Zhongjing's Three Major Flood Control Methods:

Cold and dampness — Zhenwu Decoction.

Damp-heat — Zhu Ling Tang (Polyporus umbellatus Decoction).

Water-dampness (phlegm-dampness) – Wu Ling San (Five-Ingredient Powder for Ingredients and Ingredients).

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Experience-based remedies for varicose veins in the lower extremities:

Diagnosis: Yang deficiency and cold stagnation lead to blood stasis, which accumulates in the lower limbs.

Symptom pattern: Varicose veins in the lower leg for many years, which are getting worse and worse. The skin is dark and cold, accompanied by pain in the left heel, loose stools, and a deep pulse.

Formula: Dang Gui Si Ni Tang combined with Zhen Wu Tang.

Poria cocos 30g, white peony root 20g, Atractylodes macrocephala and Spatholobus suberectus 15g each, Angelica sinensis, cinnamon twig, licorice root, Salvia miltiorrhiza and Achyranthes bidentata 10g each, Aconitum carmichaelii 8g (decocted for a long time), dried ginger 8g each, jujube 6 pieces, Asarum sieboldii 3g.

Decoct in water and take one dose daily, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Efficacy: Warms the kidneys and promotes diuresis, invigorates blood circulation and unblocks meridians.

Indications: Varicose veins of the lower extremities, vasculitis of the lower extremities, edema of the lower extremities, etc.

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A time-honored remedy that can cure all mental illnesses: Bupleurum, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Soup.

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Pain relievers in traditional Chinese medicine:

Frankincense — commonly used for various types of pain.

Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is commonly used for chest pain.

Vitex trifolia fruit – commonly used for headaches on the top of the head.

Cyperus rotundus — commonly used for pain in the hypochondrium caused by liver and gallbladder issues.

Panax notoginseng is commonly used for external injuries caused by blood stasis.

Fennel seeds are often used to treat abdominal pain caused by cold.

Notopterygium root—commonly used for wind-cold arthralgia in the upper body.

Angelica pubescens is often used for cold and dampness-induced pain in the lower body.

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum striatum) is commonly used for colds and headaches caused by blood stasis.

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The principles of returning to the true nature of medicine:

Coldness is mostly a subjective form of coldness, such as "stomach coldness" or "kidney coldness," which indicates insufficient stomach motility and weak kidney function. Heat, besides being a primary form of heat, also includes secondary heat. Primary heat is heat generated by excessive bodily functions and overactive metabolism, such as in febrile diseases where sweating and fever occur simultaneously, indicating excessive bodily metabolism. Treating primary heat should not involve directly clearing it with cold or cooling medicines, but rather by astringing and restraining the "ministerial fire." Secondary heat is stagnant heat generated by obstructed pathways. For example, there is a type of stomach heat that is not due to excessive stomach function, but rather to the failure of stomach qi to descend, resulting in heat generated from the putrefaction of food in the stomach. This is secondary heat; when secondary heat rises, it can cause vomiting. Heat generated from stagnant blood and phlegm that accumulate over time is also secondary heat. Secondary heat can be cleared, but the most important thing is to ensure unobstructed pathways. Once the pathways are clear and there is no stagnation, heat will naturally not develop. (Excerpt from: Guizhen Medical Principles, "Detailed Explanation of the Eight Principles of Differentiation")

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Where sweat comes out, illness comes from!

Sweating on the forehead – stomach heat:

Stomach heat is often caused by improper diet (such as excessive consumption of spicy and greasy foods), emotional distress, or external heat pathogens. The heat rises to the head and face, causing local sweating. It is often accompanied by bad breath, dry mouth and tongue, thirst with a preference for cold drinks, swollen or bleeding gums, increased appetite, dry stools or constipation, and a yellow and greasy tongue coating.

Sweating palms and soles – Spleen deficiency with damp-heat:

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive sweating of the hands and feet is closely related to spleen deficiency and damp-heat. The spleen is responsible for transporting and transforming water and dampness. If the spleen is deficient, water and dampness metabolism will be impaired, leading to the accumulation of dampness, which may be expelled through sweating of the hands and feet. This is often accompanied by sticky sweat on the hands and feet, bitter taste in the mouth, dark yellow urine, and a yellow and greasy tongue coating.

Sweating on the back – Kidney deficiency:

The back is where the Bladder Meridian runs. The Bladder Meridian and the Kidney Meridian are internally and externally related; abnormal kidney function may be reflected in the back through the Bladder Meridian. Excessive sweating on the back, especially night sweats, is often considered in Traditional Chinese Medicine to be related to Kidney Yin deficiency or Kidney Yang deficiency.

Sweating from mental exertion (chest sweat) – a sign of heart qi deficiency:

Excessive sweating in the chest area, also known as "heart and chest sweat," refers to sweat that appears between the chest and breasts. If there is excessive sweating in this area, it may indicate that the person is frequently overworked and worries excessively, leading to a relative deficiency of heart qi. This is commonly seen in people with heart qi deficiency. It is often accompanied by palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, and a pale or ashen complexion.

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Six types of abnormal sweating:

1. Regular sweating – Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction):

Symptoms: Sweating occurs at a fixed time each day. The body feels hot and uncomfortable when sweating. Sweating mainly occurs on the head, face, and upper body, and lasts for about half an hour. After sweating, the fever subsides and the body cools down, and everything returns to normal.

Diagnosis: Weakness of defensive qi.

2. Sweating and chills – Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Screen Powder):

Symptoms: Sweating and feeling cold, sweating easily with slight movement, prone to catching colds, and generally intolerant to wind and cold.

Diagnosis: Lung Qi deficiency.

3. Sweating profusely as if steaming – Baihu Tang (White Tiger Decoction):

Symptoms: Profuse sweating, restlessness, thirst with a preference for cold drinks.

Diagnosis: Excessive internal heat.

4. Hot flashes and night sweats – Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang:

Symptoms: Fever and sweating, often at night; or: emotional fluctuations, insomnia, fatigue, decreased concentration, hot palms and soles, and weight loss.

Diagnosis: Yin deficiency with excessive fire.

5. Spontaneous sweating and aversion to wind – Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction):

Symptoms: sweating, aversion to wind, body aches and discomfort, alternating chills and fever, or: depression, insomnia, sweating when feeling irritable.

Diagnosis: Disharmony between Ying and Wei (nutritive and defensive qi).

6. Night sweats – Gui Pi Tang (Spleen-Nourishing Decoction):

Symptoms: Sweating during sleep, which stops upon waking; palpitations; insomnia; shortness of breath; and fatigue.

Diagnosis: Insufficient blood and qi in the heart.

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Spleen deficiency stems from depletion of essence.

Cold syndrome originates from a deficiency of Yang.

Excessive fire is due to yin deficiency.

Blood stasis originates from the emptiness of the marrow.

The stagnation and dullness are due to insufficient saliva.

Pain is caused by stagnation.

Coughing is often caused by weak lungs.

Irritability is caused by mental disturbance.

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Bu Pian Tang (Supplementing the Decoction for Consolidating Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine) — Zhang Xichun (Records of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine)

Treats hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body).

Syndrome: External pathogens enter the meridians and obstruct blood vessels.

Composition: Raw Astragalus membranaceus, Angelica sinensis, Trichosanthes kirilowii, Asparagus cochinchinensis, Nardostachys jatamansi, Raw Boswellia carterii, Raw Commiphora myrrha.

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Triple Burner Fire:

1. Huanglian Shangqing Pian – Clears heat from the upper burner:

Efficacy: Clears heat, relieves fever, and alleviates pain; used for sore throat caused by heat in the upper burner. Also used for swollen and painful tooth roots, and red and painful eyes (called ulcers).

2. Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets – Clears heat from the middle burner:

Efficacy: Clears heat and detoxifies; used for symptoms such as dry mouth, bitter taste, bad breath, and mouth sores caused by excessive internal heat.

3. Sanhuang tablets — Clear heat from the lower burner:

Efficacy: Clears heat and detoxifies, drains fire and promotes bowel movement. It is used for bad breath (halitosis, or other odors), sore throat, irritability and thirst, yellow urine and constipation caused by excessive heat in the triple burner.

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Stinging sensation — indicates improved blood circulation.

Aches and pains — remove dampness.

Distending pain — regulate qi.

Burning pain — relieves internal heat.

Hidden pain — gentle tonification.

Wandering pain – dispel wind.

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White spots – lungs; yellow spots – spleen; brown spots – liver; dark spots – kidneys.

vitiligo:

The lungs are connected to the skin on the outside, and the corresponding color is white. If the lung qi is insufficient for a long time, toxins will accumulate, such as persistent cough, coughing up phlegm (thin and clear phlegm), wheezing, etc., and white granular spots will easily appear on the face.

Reference: Lung-Nourishing Pills.

macula:

A weak spleen and stomach can easily lead to deficiency of qi and blood, and the retention of cold and dampness in the body. This can obstruct the generation and circulation of qi and blood. When qi and blood are insufficient, the face cannot be nourished, and yellow spots may appear on the face.

Reference: Jianpi Wan (健脾丸).

Brown spots:

Liver qi stagnation is most likely to affect the circulation of qi and blood, resulting in poor blood flow in blood vessels. This can easily lead to blood stasis on the face, forming small brown spots. Other symptoms include frequent sighing, decreased vision, chest and rib pain, and irregular menstruation.

Reference: Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pill).

Dark spots:

The color associated with the kidneys is black. People with scattered black spots on their face are mostly middle-aged and elderly, and are also prone to symptoms such as cold legs, cold hands and feet, frequent urination at night, and mental fatigue.

Reference: Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (桂附地黄丸).

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acute bronchitis falls under the category of "cough." Its onset is primarily caused by impaired lung qi circulation, but it is also related to other organs. Children are easily affected by "wind-heat" or "wind-cold." When these pathogenic factors penetrate from the exterior to the interior, the fluids in the lungs transform into phlegm. This phlegm obstructs the airways, impairing the lung qi's function of dispersing and descending, causing coughing. If the phlegm transforms from heat, it becomes a phlegm-heat cough; if it transforms from cold, it becomes a phlegm-fluid cough. Spleen deficiency leads to internal accumulation of phlegm and dampness, which then rises to the lungs, resulting in a phlegm-dampness cough. Prolonged cough can lead to deficiency of both the lungs and spleen, or lung yin deficiency. (Shi Yumin)

7 types of tinnitus:

1. Kidney Yin Deficiency: Tinnitus is clear, with a low and sharp sound, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, and a feeling of heat in the palms, soles, and chest.

2. Kidney Yang Deficiency: Tinnitus, headache, aversion to cold, cold limbs, frequent urination, night sweats and hot flashes.

3. Liver blood deficiency: Symptoms include a hoarse voice, insomnia with excessive dreaming, dizziness, fatigue, and blurred vision.

4. Liver fire rising: Symptoms include the sound of wind and thunder, ear pain, red eyes, bitter taste in the mouth, irritability, and anger.

5. External wind-heat syndrome: tinnitus, burning and itching in the ears, headache and fever, dry and itchy throat, and restlessness.

6. Phlegm and dampness trapping the spleen: tinnitus, fatigue, and ear fullness.

7. Qi stagnation and blood stasis: Tinnitus, hearing loss, sound like a heartbeat, palpitations and anxiety.

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Chronic gastritis:

Composition: 20g of Chinese yam, 10g of chicken gizzard lining, 15g of salvia miltiorrhiza, 15g of stir-fried atractylodes macrocephala, 15g of raw astragalus membranaceus, 6g of turmeric, 4g of bupleurum chinense, 15g of raw white peony root, 15g of turmeric, 30g of dandelion, 30g of oldenlandia diffusa, 15g of cynanchum paniculatum, and 6g of licorice.

Efficacy: Tonifies Qi and removes blood stasis, soothes the liver and stomach.

Differential diagnosis: Soothe the liver and stomach, replenish qi and dispel blood stasis (chronic atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia, belonging to the category of liver and spleen qi stagnation with blood stasis).

Usage: Decocted in water and taken orally, one dose per day.

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Replenishing Yang Qi is for generating Yin Blood, and nourishing Yin is for preserving Yang. When Yang Qi is sufficient, digestion is good, and the essence of food can be absorbed and transformed into Qi and Blood. This is called "Yang can generate Yin". Nourishing Yin means that Yin is a tangible thing, like a container, which can store Yang, so that the function of Yang Qi can last.

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Six major deficiency syndromes:

1. Yang deficiency:

Symptoms: Feeling cold and aversion to cold, cold hands and feet, pale complexion, and lethargy.

The following formula can be used: Fuzi Lizhong Wan (附子理中丸).

2. Yin deficiency:

Symptoms: Sensitivity to heat, dry mouth and tongue, prone to getting inflamed, hot flashes and night sweats.

The following formula can be used: Liuwei Dihuang Pills.

3. Blood deficiency:

Symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia, vivid dreams, numbness in the limbs.

Gui Pi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula) can be used.

4. Qi deficiency:

Symptoms: Weakness in the limbs, heaviness in the body, reluctance to speak, and lethargy.

Available: Sijunzi Pill.

5. Liver deficiency:

Symptoms include: irritability, dry eyes, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, and vivid dreams.

The recommended remedy is Mingmu Dihuang Wan (明目地黄丸).

6. Kidney deficiency:

Symptoms: Increased gray hair, loose teeth, and severe hair loss.

Available: Wuzi Yanzong Wan (五子衍宗丸).

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Yang deficiency: Yougui Wan, Jinkui Shenqi Wan, Jisheng Shenqi Wan.

Yin deficiency: Zuogui Pill, Qiju Dihuang Pill, Liuwei Dihuang Pill.

Blood deficiency: Bazhen Pill, Danggui Buxue Pill, Wuji Zifeng Pill.

Qi deficiency: Shengmai Yin, Buzhong Yiqi Wan, Huangqi Jing.

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1. Guilt-ridden feeling – insomnia:

Treatment should focus on nourishing the heart qi, replenishing blood, and calming the mind.

Available options: Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill) and Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan (Bai Zi Nourishing Heart Pill).

2. Liver deficiency – excessive flatulence:

Treatment should focus on regulating liver qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach.

Available options: Xiaoyao Pills, Jianpi Pills.

3. Kidney deficiency – frequent urination:

Treatment should focus on warming the kidneys and tonifying Yang.

The following formulas are available: Gui Fu Di Huang Wan and Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan.

4. Lung deficiency – excessive sweating:

Treatment should focus on replenishing lung qi and nourishing yin to moisten the lungs.

Available: Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Screen Powder).

5. Spleen deficiency – excessive phlegm:

Treatment should focus on strengthening the spleen, replenishing qi, and resolving phlegm.

Suitable remedies include: Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder and Buzhong Yiqi Pill.

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Three types of kidney deficiency:

1. Heel pain – Kidney essence deficiency:

Symptoms: Heel pain, inability to put weight on the heels, easy cramps, and soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees.

Available: Wuzi Yanzong Wan (五子衍宗丸).

2. Weakness in both legs – Spleen and kidney deficiency:

Symptoms: soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, thin muscles, and mental fatigue.

The following formula can be used: Spleen and Kidney Assistance Pill.

3. Cold legs and feet – Kidney Yang deficiency:

Symptoms: cold legs and feet, aversion to cold, soreness and coldness in the lower back and knees, frequent urination at night, and lethargy.

The following formula can be used: Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (桂附地黄丸).

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Wind is the origin of all diseases, which is why "Guizhi Tang" is the first and most important prescription in "Shanghan Lun".

Wind is a yang evil, and cold is a yin evil. Wei (defensive qi) is yang, representing qi; Ying (nutritive qi) is yin, representing blood. When wind injures Wei, it is a clash between the two yang elements, inevitably causing fever and an imbalance of yin and yang. Cinnamon twig, being pungent and sweet, disperses yang and also relieves muscle tension and dispels wind; peony root, being sour and astringent, is yin and helps regulate the balance of yin and yang; licorice root and red dates replenish gastric juices; ginger removes water from around the stomach and also dispels cold and stops vomiting.

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The root of illness lies in the three turbidities: "turbid air, turbid fluids, and accumulated waste." Illnesses tend to recur in the same area. To cure illness, one must find an outlet for it. The outlet for these three turbidities is the body's orifices, which are also the outlet for pathogenic factors. Actions such as sweating, runny nose, crying, hiccups, coughing, and flatulence may seem unseemly, but they cleanse the body. The most common is often the most elegant!

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Signs that your spleen and stomach are gradually becoming blocked:

1. My stomach is gurgling and making watery noises:

Drinking too much water, or spleen deficiency leading to dampness, causes dampness to mix with food in the intestines, resulting in gurgling sounds. This is the sound of "qi, dampness, and food" flowing and squeezing against each other.

2. Frequent hiccups:

When food gets stuck in your stomach, you may feel a hot, bloated sensation around your navel, and you may feel like burping all the time, which is very uncomfortable.

3. Abdominal bloating:

I often feel bloated in my stomach, and I have a poor appetite. I often feel full after eating just a little bit. I have poor digestion, and my stomach will bloat if I eat a little more.

4. A foreign object in the throat:

If you often feel discomfort or a foreign body sensation in your throat, and frequently clear your throat, this is actually a sign of food stagnation in your stomach and phlegm rising upwards.

5. Large lower abdomen:

A protruding lower abdomen and a large belly indicate a weakened spleen and stomach, which can lead to the accumulation of phlegm and dampness in the lower abdomen, resulting in fat accumulation.

6. Frequent flatulence:

Poor digestion by the spleen and stomach, food accumulation in the intestines and stomach, and the putrefaction of waste will produce gas, which will lead to increased flatulence.

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Be alert if you experience any of these situations while sleeping at night!

1. Excessive liver fire:

Symptoms: Insomnia, waking up at 3 or 5 a.m.

Treatment should focus on clearing liver fire.

Available: Danzhi Daoyao Pills.

2. Qi and blood deficiency:

Symptom: Frequent dreaming.

Treatment should focus on replenishing blood and boosting qi.

The recommended remedy is Buzhong Yiqi Wan (补中益气丸).

3. Spleen Yang Deficiency:

Symptoms: Easily awakened, half-asleep and half-awake.

Treatment should focus on strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach.

The following formula can be used: Fuzi Lizhong Wan (附子理中丸).

4. Deficiency of essence and blood:

Symptoms: Sleeps lightly, waking up frequently.

Treatment should focus on nourishing the liver and kidneys and replenishing essence and blood.

Available: Kidney-tonifying and Qi-boosting capsules.

5. Liver Qi stagnation:

Symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep, staying awake all night.

Treatment should focus on soothing the liver and regulating qi.

Available: Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pills.

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Four common types of urticaria:

1. Acute urticaria: Large patches of red wheals suddenly appear on the body at night, which are very itchy. You can take "loratadine" or "cetirizine tablets" orally, one tablet every night.

2. Artificial urticaria: After scratching, streaks of red raised spots appear. You can take "Bizolastine" or "Cetirizine tablets" orally, one tablet a day.

3. Cholinergic urticaria: Small wheals appear when sweating during exercise or when nervous. They are particularly itchy. You can take "ketotifen tablets" once every night for a week.

IV. Cold urticaria: When the body comes into contact with cold wind or cold water, patches of red wheals will appear, which are swollen and itchy. You can take "ebastine" orally, one tablet every night.

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Gui Shao Di Huang Wan:

It can be used for 90% of minor ailments in men over 40 years old.

1. Cramps: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver governs the tendons. People who experience cramps usually have insufficient liver blood, and this can be used to treat it.

2. Poor sleep, light sleep, and many dreams; easily awakened by the slightest noise at night and then unable to fall back asleep; in traditional Chinese medicine, this is also caused by insufficient liver blood, which disturbs the heart and kidneys, and can be treated with this remedy.

3. Lower back and leg pain with difficulty in bending and straightening is often caused by insufficient liver and kidney essence and blood, which fails to nourish the tendons and bones. This can be used to treat it.

4. Night sweats, spontaneous sweating, hot flashes in the hands, feet, and chest, accompanied by dry mouth and tongue, are mostly caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency, and can be treated with this.

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How is phlegm formed?

There's a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine: "If water isn't expelled, phlegm will return!" This means the source of phlegm is water, and the source of water is cold. Why is cold the source of water? Because a healthy person's internal organs must generate heat to transform ingested water into vapor. A healthy person needs vapor, not just water. When a healthy person is invaded by wind and cold and doesn't expel it promptly, the wind and cold remain in the body. If lifestyle and dietary habits are neglected, this accumulation eventually leads to a decrease in the heat of certain internal organs—what Traditional Chinese Medicine calls "internal cold." With this decreased internal heat, the body cannot fully vaporize fluids. The water that should have been vaporized but wasn't remains in the body. This water gradually accumulates until it becomes phlegm. When phlegm encounters heat, it turns yellow; with even more heat, it becomes lumpy; and with still more heat, it dries up and sticks to the lungs. If the phlegm encounters cold instead of heat, it becomes thinner; with even more cold, it turns white; and with still more cold, it becomes white with bubbles. When there's only a little fluid in the lungs, you'll cough occasionally, or cough with any movement and not cough when still. Why? Because with a little fluid in the lungs or throat, movement causes it to move, rubbing against the mucous membranes of the lungs or throat, causing itching, which makes you want to cough. When there's more fluid, you'll want to cough when lying down, but feel better when sitting or standing. Why? Because when you lie down, cold water has weight in your body, while hot water doesn't feel as heavy. When you lie down, the contact area between the fluid and your body increases, increasing the itching sensation. That's why some people cough more severely when they lie down. When water turns into phlegm, it will cause you to cough when you breathe in heat, and the more you cough, the more you want to cough. Why? The reason is that the phlegm sticks to the lung wall due to heat, and it becomes increasingly dry inside. Because you have heat in your body at this time, when you breathe, the hot air passes over the surface of the phlegm, accelerating the evaporation of the water inside, so you feel dry and itchy. So you understand how phlegm is formed, right? Phlegm can be categorized as either cold or hot, and it also has different stages. Different stages require different methods to resolve.

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Colitis, proctitis, ulcerative colitis:

Many people have had this condition for years and have become dependent on Western medicines, such as mesalazine, but the effects are not ideal.

For these patients, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be used for treatment. In treating ulcerative colitis, TCM not only helps repair the mucosa, reduces the recurrence rate, and improves the patient's quality of life, but also has relatively few side effects and can promote the recovery of liver and kidney function. The following prepared Chinese medicines may be tried:

1. Xianglian Pills: Primarily suitable for patients with enteritis of the damp-heat type in the large intestine. When symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea occur, accompanied by a large amount of mucus and blood, Xianglian Pills are a good choice. They can effectively clear heat and promote diuresis, relieving your symptoms.

2. Shenling Baizhu Powder is suitable for patients with spleen deficiency and damp-heat stagnation, who experience symptoms such as bloody stools, loss of appetite, and constipation. Shenling Baizhu Powder can strengthen the spleen, eliminate dampness, and harmonize the spleen and stomach, thereby improving your overall condition.

3. Wumei Pills are particularly suitable for patients with ulcerative colitis of the mixed cold and heat type, who, in addition to common symptoms such as bloody stools and purulent bloody stools, also experience symptoms of upper body heat and lower body cold, such as abdominal coldness, dry mouth, and bitter taste. Wumei Pills can harmonize cold and heat and balance the internal environment.

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Eating without defecating indicates stomach heat, while defecating immediately after eating indicates stomach cold!

1. If you have stomach heat, bad breath, eat a lot but get hungry quickly, it is mostly because there is heat in your stomach. Excessive stomach heat will lead to insufficient water in the intestines, causing them to lose their moisture and making the stool dry, hard and difficult to pass, which is what we commonly call constipation. You can try using "Qingwei Wan" to clear the excess heat in the stomach and intestines.

2. Stomach coldness, accompanied by cold hands and feet, and diarrhea after eating slightly cold food, is mostly due to cold in the stomach. In traditional Chinese medicine, when the stomach yang is insufficient, the digestive function will be abnormal, resulting in increased bowel movements. You can try "Lizhong Wan" or "Fuzi Lizhong Wan" to warm the middle and dispel cold.

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Why is constipation caused by deficiency of both Qi and Yin so difficult to cure?

Zengye Decoction from Wenbing Tiaobian can also be used.

The problem stems from using the wrong method. For constipation due to Qi and Yin deficiency, the treatment should focus on "tonifying" rather than "purging." This type of constipation is caused by a deficiency of both Qi and Yin. Qi deficiency leads to intestinal dysfunction; for example, weak intestinal propulsion results in weak peristalsis and difficulty in defecation. Yin deficiency, on the other hand, means insufficient Yin fluid in the intestines. Stool becomes like "a boat without water"—the intestines lack moisture, leading to dry, hard stools. Simply using purgatives might initially be effective, but it will become increasingly ineffective, requiring increased dosages until it becomes completely ineffective. This not only fails to truly resolve the constipation but also easily damages the already depleted vital energy, making the constipation worse.

The correct approach is to replenish both Qi and Yin. Use traditional Chinese medicine formulas or prepared Chinese medicines that have the function of "replenishing both Qi and Yin" to regulate the body, such as "Shouhui Tongbian Capsules." These are composed of eight herbs: Polygonum multiflorum, Aloe vera, Cassia tora, Lycium barbarum, donkey-hide gelatin, ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Citrus aurantium. They can "replenish Qi and nourish Yin, moisten the intestines and clear heat, and promote bowel movement." They employ a method of "treating constipation by replenishing Qi and Yin," restoring normal intestinal function and truly resolving constipation, rather than simply using laxatives for temporary relief. Of course, in daily life, it is still essential to eat plenty of fiber-rich foods and increase exercise, as these can promote intestinal peristalsis, help relieve constipation, and prevent recurring episodes.

Note: Polygonum multiflorum in this formula can damage the liver. Therefore, it is not recommended for people with poor liver function. It is also contraindicated for breastfeeding women and pregnant women. In addition, people who take this medicine for a long time should pay attention to monitoring their blood biochemistry and liver function.

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The spleen is the source of phlegm, and the lungs are the organ that stores phlegm!

When the spleen and stomach become cold, cold dampness will inevitably arise. When cold dampness encounters fire, it condenses into phlegm. Phlegm and blood stasis collude and unite together to form a tumor.

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Salty taste in the mouth indicates kidney yin deficiency.

Lower back and knee pain, dizziness and tinnitus, hot palms and soles, insomnia and night sweats.

Bitter taste in the mouth indicates excessive damp-heat.

Dry mouth and throat, oily skin, fatigue and lack of energy, sticky and uncomfortable stools.

Sour taste in the mouth – Liver stagnation and spleen deficiency:

Symptoms include rib pain, irritability, fatigue, bloating, belching, and excessive flatulence.

Sticky mouth indicates heavy phlegm and dampness:

Dizziness, nausea, excessive phlegm that cannot be completely expelled, chest tightness, heaviness in the limbs, and sticky, uncomfortable bowel movements.

Bad breath – indigestion:

Loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal bloating and pain.

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For upper body heat and lower body cold, use: Kidney Qi Pill.

For coldness in both the upper and lower body, use: Fuzi Lizhong Wan (附子理中丸).

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Temperature determines life and death, and qi and blood determine one's fate; meridians regulate all diseases, and essence and qi flow through the upper orifices; turbid water flows out through the lower orifices, and when the qi channels are clear, the whole body is in harmony, just like mountains and seas, flowing endlessly!

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1. Insufficient body fluids – dry tongue:

Diagnosis: The heart opens into the tongue. If the heart's yin is insufficient, it will steam the surface of the tongue, causing the tip of the tongue to lose moisture and resulting in a dry tongue.

Symptoms: Dry tongue, red tongue body, insomnia with excessive dreaming, and dark yellow urine.

Available: Tianwang Buxin Decoction.

2. Insufficient liver fluids – dry eyes:

Diagnosis: The liver opens into the eyes. When liver blood is deficient, it cannot nourish the eyes, which will lead to dry eyes.

Symptoms include: dry and itchy eyes, blurred vision, dry and bitter mouth, dry skin, constipation, and dark yellow urine.

The following formula can be used: Gui Shao Di Huang Tang.

3. Insufficient spleen fluids – dry mouth:

Diagnosis: The spleen opens into the lips. If the spleen yin is insufficient, the lips will not be nourished and will become dry.

Symptoms: Dry, chapped lips, dry mouth and throat, dry skin, bloating and dull pain in the stomach.

Suitable: Adenophora and Ophiopogon Decoction.

4. Insufficient lung fluids – dry nose:

Dialectical analysis: The lungs govern respiration and gas exchange, and their essence nourishes the nasal cavity. If the lung yin is insufficient, the nasal cavity will not be nourished, resulting in nasal dryness.

Symptoms: Dry, itchy, and painful nasal cavity; dry cough with little phlegm.

The recommended remedy is Yangyin Qingfei Decoction.

5. Insufficient kidney fluids – dry throat.

Diagnosis: The kidneys, as the foundation of life, have their essence flowing to the throat. If the essence in the kidneys is insufficient, that is, if there is kidney yin deficiency, it will be difficult to restrain kidney yang, leading to deficiency fire rising upwards along the meridians and burning the fluid in the throat, resulting in a dry throat.

Symptoms: dry throat, hot flashes and night sweats, hot palms and soles, and soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees.

The following formula can be used: Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang.

1. Deficiency of essence and blood - Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Cinnamon Formula).

2. Kidney deficiency and instability – Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Golden Lock Essence-Strengthening Pill

3. Kidney deficiency and spermatorrhea – Suoyang Gujing Wan (锁阳固精丸).

4. Kidney Yang Deficiency – Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Cinnamon Formula).

5. Kidney Yin Deficiency – Liuwei Dihuang Pills.

6. Kidney essence deficiency – Wuzi Yanzong Wan (Five Seeds Progeny Pill).

7. Yang deficiency with water retention – Jisheng Shenqi Pill.

8. Yin deficiency with excessive fire – Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Phellodendron Formula).

9. Liver and kidney yin deficiency – Gui Shao Di Huang Wan (Angelica and Peony Root Rehmannia Pill).

10. Kidney-tonifying and Yang-nourishing tablets – Ginseng and Deer Antler Kidney-tonifying Tablets.

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Cold in the five internal organs:

Spleen cold and dampness - Aconite Zi Li Zhong Pill.

For coldness in the lungs and excessive nasal discharge—use Ginseng and Perilla Lung-Clearing Pills.

Frequent urination due to kidney deficiency – Jisheng Yougui Pill.

Heart coldness and many spots - Guanxin Suhe Pill.

Liver coldness often causes pain – Fennel and Tangerine Seed Pills.

Insomnia:

1. Easily waking up in the middle of the night – Jiushen Guipi Pills.

Function: Calms the mind and stabilizes the spirit.

Diagnosis: Insomnia due to deficiency of both heart and spleen.

Symptoms: Restless sleep at night, easily waking up, and difficulty falling back asleep.

2. Difficulty falling asleep – Chaihu Liugan San (Bupleurum Liver-Clearing Powder).

Function: Soothes the liver and regulates qi.

Diagnosis: Insomnia due to liver qi stagnation.

Symptoms: Usually accompanied by anxiety, depression, irritability and anger.

3. For restless sleep – Jiannao Bushen Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine).

Functions: Improves brain function and nourishes kidneys.

Diagnosis: Deficiency of both spleen and kidney, and lack of nourishment of heart blood.

Symptoms: Causes insomnia, light sleep, and frequent awakenings at night.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for insomnia:

Heart and Spleen Deficiency Type:

Symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep, vivid dreams and easy awakening, fatigue, pale complexion.

Available: Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan (柏子养心丸).

Yin deficiency with excessive fire type:

Symptoms: Irritability, insomnia, hot palms and soles, night sweats, dry mouth and throat.

The following formula can be used: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (知柏地黄丸).

Heart-kidney disharmony type:

Symptoms: Insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations, lower back pain, tinnitus, and dizziness.

Available options: Jiaotai Pills, Wuling Capsules.

Heart and gallbladder qi deficiency type:

Symptoms: easily startled and having many dreams, timidity and palpitations, restlessness, forgetfulness and dizziness.

Available options: An Shen Ding Zhi Wan (安神定志丸) and Zao Ren An Shen Jiaonang (枣仁安神胶囊).

Liver Qi Stagnation Transforming into Fire Type:

Symptoms: Irritability, bitter taste in mouth, chest tightness and rib pain accompanied by insomnia.

Available options: Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills, Chaihu Shugan Pills.

Phlegm-heat disturbing the heart type:

Symptoms: Cough with yellow phlegm, restless sleep at night.

Available: Qingfei Huatan Pills.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for constipation:

Hot Secret:

Symptoms: hard, dry stools like sheep droppings, abdominal bloating and pain, dry mouth and bad breath.

Available options: Ma Ren Wan (麻仁丸) and Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan (黄连上清丸).

Qi stagnation constipation:

Symptoms: Incomplete bowel movements, bloating, belching, anxiety, and fullness.

Available options: Zhishi Daozhi Pills, Simo Decoction Oral Solution.

Cold Secret:

Symptoms: Difficulty in defecation, abdominal pain due to cold, and cold hands and feet.

The following formula can be used: Fuzi Lizhong Wan (附子理中丸).

Qi deficiency constipation:

Symptoms: Weakness in defecation, fatigue after defecation, shortness of breath, and teeth marks.

Available options: Buzhong Yiqi Pills, Qirong Runchang Oral Liquid.

Constipation due to blood deficiency:

Symptoms: constipation, pale complexion, dizziness, palpitations, pale tongue.

Available: Five-Nut Intestinal Cleansing Pills.

Yin deficiency constipation:

Symptoms: Dry, pellet-like stools, dry mouth and throat, hot flashes and night sweats.

Suitable options: Liuwei Dihuang Pills + Maren Pills, Zengye Oral Liquid.

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Phlegm drainage technique:

Crush garlic cloves, add a little rock sugar, and pour water over them.

The prerequisite for using this formula is good physical condition. Also, take it for two months.

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For stubborn tinea, you can crush older leaves of the *Cymbidium goeringii* and apply them to the affected area.

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Insomnia and frequent awakenings:

1. Difficulty falling asleep – need to soothe the liver:

Liver qi stagnation can affect sleep.

The following formula can be used: Chaihu Shugan San (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder).

2. Insomnia – need to reduce internal heat:

Yin deficiency with internal heat: restlessness and irritability, which can develop into insomnia.

Gentian root and licorice pills are recommended.

3. Frequent dreaming – need to nourish the heart:

Insomnia and excessive dreaming indicate a deficiency of heart blood and a restless mind.

Available: Yangxin Anshen Pills.

4. Easily awakened – need to regulate the spleen:

When the spleen and stomach are not in harmony, one becomes restless and easily wakes up.

Gui Pi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula) can be used.

5. Difficulty sleeping soundly – ​​this relates to kidney health:

Kidney yin deficiency, disharmony between the heart and kidneys, and difficulty sleeping soundly.

The following formula can be used: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (知柏地黄丸).

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Urticaria:

Wind-heat attacking the exterior:

Symptoms: Bright red, burning, and intensely itchy rash, fever, and sore throat.

Available options: Fangfeng Tongsheng Pills, Xiaofeng Zhiyang Granules.

Wind-cold exterior syndrome:

Symptoms: Pale white rash, worsens with cold exposure, aversion to cold, pale tongue.

Available: Jingfang Granules

Internal damp-heat:

Symptoms: Red and swollen rash, itching with oozing, and abdominal distension.

Available for use: Itch-reducing granules.

Blood heat and wind excess:

Symptoms: Red rash, severe itching at night, irritability, and thirst.

Available: Black Snake Antipruritic Pills.

Qi and blood deficiency:

Symptoms: Chronic and recurrent, pale rash, fatigue, and pale complexion.

Available: Bazhen Granules, Yupingfeng Granules.

Combination therapy:

Acute phase: Traditional Chinese medicine, combined with Western medicine: antihistamines.

Chronic phase: Yu Ping Feng Granules + Wu She Zhi Yang Pills.

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Blood deficiency:

Heart blood deficiency syndrome:

Symptoms: palpitations, insomnia, vivid dreams, forgetfulness.

Available options: Gui Pi Wan (归脾丸) and Tian Wang Bu Xin Wan (天王补心丸).

Liver blood deficiency syndrome:

Symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, numbness in the limbs.

Suitable options: Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) or Guipi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

Spleen and Blood Deficiency Syndrome:

Symptoms: fatigue, loss of appetite, loose stools.

Available options: Bazhen Granules, Buzhong Yiqi Pills.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for anemia:

Qi and blood deficiency:

Symptoms: pale complexion, or sallow complexion, dizziness, fatigue and weakness.

Palpitations, shortness of breath, insomnia, and loss of appetite.

Available options: Bazhen Granules, Shiquan Dabu Pills.

Weak spleen and stomach:

Symptoms: pale complexion, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal distension and loose stools.

Gui Pi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula) can be used.

Liver and kidney deficiency:

Symptoms: pale complexion, dizziness and tinnitus, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, and frequent urination.

The following formula can be used: Liuwei Dihuang Pills.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for Qi deficiency:

Lung Qi Deficiency Syndrome:

Symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, thin white phlegm, susceptibility to colds, spontaneous sweating.

Available: Jade Screen Granules.

Spleen Qi Deficiency Syndrome:

Symptoms: fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, loose stools.

The complexion is sallow, and the tongue is pale with a white coating.

Available options: Buzhong Yiqi Wan (补中益气丸) and Shenling Baizhu San (参苓白术散).

Liver Qi Deficiency Syndrome:

Symptoms: Depression, fatigue, dizziness.

Available options: Xiaoyao Pills, Chaihu Shugan Pills.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for chronic pharyngitis:

Wind-heat attacking the throat type:

Symptoms: Redness and swelling of the throat, pain, dryness and burning sensation in the throat, cough, and thick yellow phlegm.

Etiology: Wind-heat pathogens attack the throat and damage the lung vessels.

Available options: Yinqiao Jiedu Pills, Qingyan Pills.

Phlegm-dampness accumulation type:

Symptoms: A noticeable foreign body sensation in the throat, copious white phlegm, chest tightness, and epigastric fullness.

Available options: Banxia Houpu Decoction/Granules, Juhong Pills.

Yin deficiency with excessive fire type:

Symptoms: Dry and itchy throat, hoarseness, symptoms worsen in the afternoon.

The following medication is recommended: Yangyin Qingfei Wan (养阴清肺丸).

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Traditional Chinese medicine for rhinitis:

1. Wind-heat invading the lungs syndrome:

Symptoms: Yellow purulent nasal discharge, headache (forehead, or: supraorbital neuralgia).

Available options: Nasal Congestion Relief Granules, Qianbai Rhinitis Tablets.

2. Damp-heat syndrome of the liver and gallbladder:

Symptoms: runny nose, bitter taste in mouth, severe headache (at the temples or the top of the head).

Suitable medications include: Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction, and Oral Solution for Sinusitis.

3. Lung Meridian Heat Stagnation Syndrome:

Symptoms: Recurrent nasal congestion, sticky nasal discharge, or yellow nasal discharge, decreased sense of smell.

Available options: Magnolia Flower Rhinitis Pills, Tongqiao Rhinitis Tablets.

4. Spleen deficiency with dampness accumulation syndrome:

Symptoms: runny nose, nasal congestion for a long time, dizziness, fatigue and poor appetite.

The following combination can be used: Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pills + Chrysanthemum Capsules.

5. Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome:

Symptoms: Nasal congestion with sticky nasal discharge, dull complexion, dark tongue with petechiae.

The following combination can be used: Buzhong Yiqi Pills + Xuefu Zhuyu Capsules.

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For children with indigestion:

Three-star soup: 10 grams of germinated rice, 10 grams of malt, and 5 grams of hawthorn.

Symptoms: loss of appetite, restless sleep at night, and a thick, greasy tongue coating.

Efficacy: Promotes digestion, relieves stagnation, strengthens the spleen and stomach.

Usage: Soak for 30 minutes, boil for 20-30 minutes, and add brown sugar for flavor.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for night sweats:

1. Night sweats due to Yin deficiency:

Diagnosis: Night sweats, hot palms and soles.

Traditional Chinese medicine preparations: Liuwei Dihuang Pills, Zhibai Dihuang Pills.

2. Night sweats due to Qi deficiency:

Diagnosis: Night sweats, accompanied by: fatigue and shortness of breath.

Traditional Chinese medicine preparations: Yupingfeng Granules, Buzhong Yiqi Pills.

3. Night sweats due to Yang deficiency:

Diagnosis: Night sweats, accompanied by: chills and cold limbs.

Traditional Chinese medicine preparations: Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan, You Gui Wan.

4. Damp-heat night sweats:

Diagnosis: Night sweats, accompanied by: bitter taste in the mouth and heaviness in the body.

Traditional Chinese medicine preparations: Gentianae Radix et Rhizoma Decoction (Longdan Xiegan Wan) and Ermiao Pills (Ermiao Wan).

5. Night sweats due to blood deficiency:

Diagnosis: Night sweats, accompanied by: pale complexion, dizziness and blurred vision.

Traditional Chinese medicine preparations: Gui Pi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula), E Jiao Bu Xue Kou Fu Ye (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

6. Night sweats due to excessive heart fire:

Diagnosis: Night sweats, accompanied by: irritability, insomnia, and mouth ulcers.

Traditional Chinese medicine preparations: Tianwang Buxin Dan and Zhusha Anshen Wan.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for dysmenorrhea:

Qi stagnation and blood stasis type:

Symptoms: lower abdominal bloating and pain before or during menstruation, breast tenderness, irregular menstrual flow, dark purple menstrual blood with clots.

Etiology: Emotional distress, or stagnation of liver qi, leading to poor qi circulation and obstructed blood flow.

Available options: Xiaoyao Pills, Qizhi Xiangfu Pills.

Qi and Blood Deficiency Type:

Symptoms: Menstrual period, or: mild lower abdominal pain after menstruation, scanty menstrual flow, pale and thin menstrual blood, pale complexion.

Etiology: Deficiency of Qi and Blood, insufficiency of Chong and Ren meridians, and malnourishment of the uterus.

Available options: Bazhen Yimu Pills, Yimucao Granules.

Cold-induced blood stasis type:

Symptoms: Lower abdominal pain before or during menstruation, relieved by warmth, scanty menstrual flow, dark color with clots, aversion to cold and cold limbs.

Causes: Insufficient Yang Qi in the body, or exposure to cold pathogens, leading to blood stagnation.

Available options: Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan (艾附暖宫丸) and Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan (少腹逐瘀丸).

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Traditional Chinese medicine for enuresis:

Kidney Qi deficiency:

Symptoms: Frequent bedwetting at night, clear and copious urine, sensitivity to cold, and lower back and knee pain.

Available medications include: Suoquan Pill, Jinkui Shenqi Pill, and Wuzi Yanzong Pill.

Spleen and lung qi deficiency:

Symptoms: fatigue, shortness of breath, loose stools, and urinary incontinence without the patient's knowledge.

The recommended remedy is Buzhong Yiqi Wan (补中益气丸).

Heart-kidney disharmony:

Symptoms: Insomnia, vivid dreams, irritability, forgetfulness, and high academic pressure.

Available: Jiaotai Pill.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for persistent cough:

Yin deficiency and lung dryness syndrome:

Symptoms: Dry cough without phlegm, or: little phlegm, difficult to expectorate, dry and sore throat, hoarseness.

The following medication is recommended: Yangyin Qingfei Wan (养阴清肺丸).

Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency Syndrome:

Symptoms: Blood in sputum, dry and sore throat, night sweats and hot flashes.

Available: Yuri Katakanmaru.

Spleen and kidney deficiency syndrome:

Symptoms: Cough, recurring episodes, white phlegm, fatigue, poor appetite.

The following formula can be used: Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for children's indigestion:

1. Indigestion due to milk or food retention:

Symptoms: loss of appetite, abdominal distension and tenderness, sour belching, and foul-smelling stools.

Available: Baohe Pills/Granules

2. Food stagnation transforming into heat syndrome:

Symptoms: Indigestion, accompanied by: worsening cough at night, copious yellow and sticky phlegm, hot palms and soles, and bad breath.

Available: Pediatric digestive and cough-relieving oral liquid.

3. Spleen deficiency with food stagnation syndrome:

Symptoms: Recurrent food stagnation and poor appetite, but abdominal distension without tenderness upon palpation.

Available: Jian'er Xiaoshi Oral Liquid.

4. Stagnation transforms into heat, accompanied by night crying:

Symptoms: Indigestion, accompanied by: irritability, crying, restless sleep, and dark yellow urine.

Available: Children's Seven Star Tea Granules.

5. Intestinal parasites combined with food stagnation:

Symptoms: Stubborn indigestion, accompanied by abdominal worm spots, teeth grinding, weight loss, and pica.

Available: Feierwan (a traditional Chinese medicine).

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Top 10 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Calming the Nerves and Promoting Sleep:

1. Wuling Capsules:

Suitable for: insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations, irritability, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, fatigue and weakness caused by disharmony between the heart and kidneys.

Functions: Tonifies the kidneys and brain, nourishes the heart and calms the mind.

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2. Ginseng and Angelica Spleen-Nourishing Pills:

Suitable for: Palpitations, insomnia, and forgetfulness caused by deficiency of both heart and spleen, and insufficient qi and blood.

Functions: Tonifies the kidneys and brain, nourishes the heart and calms the mind.

3. Jujube Seed Tranquilizing Capsules:

Suitable for: Insomnia, forgetfulness, dizziness, and irritability caused by insufficient blood and heart.

Functions: Nourishes blood and calms the mind.

4. Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill:

Suitable for: those with Yin deficiency of the heart, palpitations, forgetfulness, insomnia, and constipation.

Functions: Nourishes Yin and blood, strengthens the heart and calms the mind.

5. Tranquilizing and Brain-Nourishing Liquid:

Suitable for: dizziness, fatigue, forgetfulness and insomnia caused by insufficient kidney essence and deficiency of both qi and blood.

Functions: Nourishes essence and marrow, replenishes qi and blood, strengthens the brain and calms the mind.

6. Cinnabar Tranquilizing Pills:

Suitable for: Insomnia, excessive dreaming, palpitations, restlessness, and chest heat caused by excessive heart fire and insufficient yin and blood.

Functions: Clears heart fire, calms the nerves and relieves anxiety.

7. Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill):

Suitable for: palpitations, forgetfulness, insomnia, night sweats, low-grade fever, poor appetite, fatigue, and sallow complexion caused by deficiency of both heart and spleen.

Functions: Tonifies Qi and blood, strengthens the spleen and nourishes the heart.

8. Naoxinshu Oral Solution:

Suitable for: dizziness, insomnia, and restlessness.

Functions: Nourishes and strengthens the body, calms the nerves and relieves anxiety.

9. Bailuomian Capsules.

Suitable for: those with yin deficiency and excessive fire, resulting in difficulty falling asleep, frequent dreams and easy waking, insomnia after waking, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, palpitations and anxiety.

Functions: Nourishes Yin and clears heat, calms the mind and soothes the nerves.

10. Sleep Aid Capsules:

Suitable for: insomnia and excessive dreaming caused by liver stagnation and mental distress, or: irritability and anger, fullness and discomfort in the chest and ribs, or: chest discomfort, bitter taste in the mouth and dizziness.

Functions: Soothes the liver and relieves depression, calms the mind and soothes the nerves.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for joint pain:

Qi and Blood Deficiency Syndrome:

Symptoms: persistent pain, relieved by massage, fatigue and weakness, pale complexion.

Available options: Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction, Bazhen Granules.

Phlegm and blood stasis obstruction syndrome:

Symptoms: Swelling and pain in the joints, with pain in a fixed location; obvious bruising may be seen in the local area, or subcutaneous nodules.

The following formulas can be used: Taohong Siwu Decoction and Gexia Zhuyu Decoction.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for depression:

1. Liver-Soothing and Depression-Relieving Capsules:

Feeling down and experiencing physical pain.

2. Relief and Tranquility Granules:

I am feeling upset, anxious, and have insomnia.

3. Brain-Clearing and Spirit-Restoring Liquid:

It calms the mind and soothes the nerves, and promotes blood circulation and unblocks the meridians.

4. Xin Shen Ning tablets:

Insomnia caused by deficiency of blood in the heart and liver.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for myopia:

Liver and kidney yin deficiency syndrome:

Symptoms: dry eyes, blurred vision, dizziness, tinnitus, and soreness in the lower back and knees.

Available options: Qi Ju Di Huang Wan (Lycium and Chrysanthemum Rehmannia Pill) and Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan (Dendrobium Night-Shipping Pill).

Liver blood deficiency syndrome:

Symptoms: decreased vision, eye fatigue, pale complexion, dry nails, scanty menstruation.

Available options: Mingmu Dihuang Pills, Sangma Pills.

Spleen weakness and qi deficiency syndrome:

Symptoms: drooping eyelids, blurred vision, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

Available options: Buzhong Yiqi Wan (补中益气丸) and Shenling Baizhu San (参苓白术散).

Liver fire rising upwards syndrome:

Symptoms: redness, swelling and pain, photophobia and tearing, irritability and anger, bitter taste in mouth and dry throat.

Gentian root and licorice pills are recommended.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for night sweats:

In traditional Chinese medicine, spontaneous sweating is mainly divided into two types: spontaneous sweating (sweating during the day when there is no activity) and night sweats (sweating during sleep at night).

I. Spontaneous sweating syndrome:

Lung and Wei Qi deficiency syndrome:

Symptoms: Sweating easily with slight exertion, aversion to wind, susceptibility to colds, fatigue, pale tongue.

Available options: Yupingfeng granules or oral liquid.

Qi deficiency and instability syndrome:

Symptoms: spontaneous sweating all over the body, shortness of breath and fatigue, loss of appetite, pale and swollen tongue with teeth marks.

Available options: Buzhong Yiqi Wan (补中益气丸): tonifies the Qi of the spleen and lungs, raises Yang and consolidates the exterior; Sijunzi Wan (四君子丸): for simple spleen Qi deficiency.

Note: If night sweats persist or are accompanied by severe symptoms such as weight loss, low-grade fever, and palpitations, seek medical attention promptly to rule out organic diseases such as tuberculosis and hyperthyroidism.

II. Night sweats syndrome:

Yin deficiency with excessive fire syndrome:

Symptoms: Night sweats, hot flashes in the palms, soles, and chest, dry mouth and throat, red tongue with little coating.

Suitable options: Liuwei Dihuang Wan (for those without deficiency heat) or Zhibai Dihuang Wan (for those with deficiency heat).

Qi and Yin deficiency syndrome:

Symptoms: alternating night sweats and spontaneous sweating, dry mouth and fatigue, palpitations, red tongue with little saliva.

Available options: Shengmai Yin oral liquid, Xuhan Ting granules.

Yin-Yang Deficiency Syndrome:

Symptoms: Night sweats accompanied by chills, lower back pain and weakness, pale tongue with little coating.

Available options: Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (金匮肾气丸) and Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao (龟鹿二仙胶).

Note: If night sweats persist or are accompanied by severe symptoms such as weight loss, low-grade fever, and palpitations, seek medical attention promptly to rule out organic diseases such as tuberculosis and hyperthyroidism.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for proteinuria:

Damp-heat syndrome:

Symptoms: Proteinuria, accompanied by: dark yellow and cloudy urine, bitter and sticky taste in the mouth, and greasy tongue coating.

Suitable medications include: Huang Kui Capsules, Bazheng Granules, and Shenyan Kangfu Tablets (for patients with both Qi and Yin deficiency).

Qi and Yin deficiency syndrome:

Symptoms: Proteinuria, accompanied by: dry mouth and throat, fatigue, hot palms and soles, and little tongue coating.

Suitable medications include: Bailing Capsules, Liuwei Dihuang Pills, and Shengmai Drink.

Blood stasis obstructing the collaterals syndrome:

Symptoms: Long-term proteinuria, dull complexion, dark purple tongue, or: blood stasis.

Available options: Compound Danshen Tablets, Guizhi Fuling Pills.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for hematuria:

Lower Jiao Damp-Heat Syndrome:

Symptoms: Blood in urine, burning sensation in the urethra, frequent and urgent urination, and lower abdominal distension.

Available options: Bazheng Granules, Compound Lysimachia Granules.

Yin deficiency with excessive fire syndrome:

Symptoms: Blood in urine, dizziness and tinnitus, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, and restlessness in the palms, soles, and chest.

The following medications can be used: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (知柏地黄丸) and Da Bu Yin Wan (大补阴丸).

Blood stasis obstructing the collaterals syndrome:

Symptoms: Dark-colored blood in urine with clots, difficulty urinating, lower abdominal pain, and purple tongue.

Available: Yunnan Baiyao Capsules, Xuefu Zhuyu Capsules.

Spleen Qi Deficiency Syndrome:

Symptoms: Recurrent proteinuria, sallow complexion, fatigue, poor appetite, and loose stools.

Available options: Buzhong Yiqi Wan (补中益气丸) and Shenling Baizhu San (参苓白术散).

Kidney Qi Deficiency Syndrome:

Symptoms: Persistent proteinuria, lower back pain, frequent urination at night, and cold limbs.

Available options: Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan, Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan.

Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency Syndrome:

Symptoms: Proteinuria, accompanied by edema, cold limbs, cold pain in the lower back and knees, and abdominal distension.

Available options: Jisheng Shenqi Wan, Fuzi Lizhong Wan.

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Traditional Chinese medicine for migraines:

Liver and kidney yin deficiency:

Symptoms: headache, dizziness, and weakness in the lower back and knees.

Available: Dizziness Relief Tablets.

Qi and blood deficiency:

Symptoms: persistent headache, dizziness, and fatigue.

Available: Brain-Nourishing Capsules.

External wind-evil:

Symptoms: Headache extending to the neck and back, worsened by wind.

Available: Chuanxiong Tea Powder.

Liver Yang Rising:

Symptoms: headache, dizziness, flushed face and red eyes, bitter taste in mouth and dry throat.

Available: Gastrodia and Uncaria granules.

Blood stasis:

Symptoms: Fixed headache, sharp, needle-like pain.

Available: Zheng Tian Wan.

Phlegm and dampness obstructing the meridians:

Symptoms: headache, dizziness, chest tightness and fullness.

Available: Banxia Tianma Baizhu Decoction/granules.

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Liver Qi stagnation, from mild to severe:

1. Liver Qi stagnation:

Symptoms: dizziness, tinnitus, irritability, constipation, or loose stools and bloating.

The following formula can be used: Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pills + Free and Easy Pills (to soothe the liver, relieve depression, and strengthen the spleen).

2. Liver stagnation and spleen deficiency:

Symptoms include: chest and rib pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, loose stools, swollen tongue with teeth marks, greasy tongue coating, and difficulty falling asleep.

The following formula can be used: Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pills + Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder (to soothe the liver, relieve depression, strengthen the spleen, and resolve dampness).

3. Liver stagnation transforming into fire:

Symptoms: chest and rib pain, or lower abdominal distension and radiating pain, irritability, dizziness and headache, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, insomnia with many dreams, tinnitus, yellow urine, and constipation.

The following formula can be used: Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pills + Gentian Liver-Clearing Pills (to clear damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder).

4. Liver blood deficiency:

Symptoms include: irritability, poor digestion, even diarrhea, easy sprains, and leg cramps during sleep.

Available: Mingmu Dihuang Pills (for treating liver blood deficiency).

5. Liver and kidney yin deficiency:

Symptoms include dizziness, tinnitus, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, dry eyes, fatigue, numbness in the limbs, hot flashes in the palms, soles, and chest, night sweats, and a red tongue with little coating.

The following formula can be used: Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pills + Liuwei Dihuang Pills (to nourish the liver and kidneys).

Damage to the five internal organs:

1. Easily awakened (regulates the spleen):

Symptoms: Light sleep, easy to wake up, possibly accompanied by abdominal bloating and loss of appetite.

Causes: Irregular eating habits, unclean food, and other factors damage the spleen and stomach. The spleen governs digestion and transformation; if the spleen and stomach are weak, their function of digestion and transformation will be impaired, leading to insufficient qi and blood, and malnourishment of the mind and spirit, thus making one prone to waking up easily.

2. Difficulty falling asleep (liver-soothing):

Symptoms: Tossing and turning, difficulty falling asleep, irritability, possibly accompanied by chest tightness, rib pain, etc.

Causes: High stress, depression, or negative emotions such as irritability can lead to stagnation of liver qi. The liver governs the free flow of qi; if liver qi is stagnant and the flow of qi is obstructed, it will affect sleep.

3. Insomnia (Clear heat):

Symptoms: Clear-headed, but unable to fall asleep, possibly accompanied by dry mouth, bitter taste, and mouth ulcers.

Causes: Improper diet, excessive consumption of spicy and greasy foods, or extreme emotions, leading to excessive heart and liver fire. This heat disturbs the mind and makes it difficult to fall asleep.

4. Difficult sleep (kidney tonification):

Symptoms: Restless sleep, feeling like you're not really asleep, as if you've slept but not really, and still feeling sleepy when you wake up.

Reason: The kidneys are responsible for storing essence. If the kidney qi is insufficient and the kidney essence is deficient, it will affect the quality of sleep.

5. Frequent dreaming (nourishing blood):

Symptoms: Frequent dreaming during sleep, possibly accompanied by pale complexion, dizziness, and fatigue.

Causes: Blood deficiency can result from factors such as spleen and stomach disharmony and excessive thinking. When the heart is not nourished, restlessness and excessive dreaming occur.

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Methods to sober up after drinking:

1. Bananas to stop vomiting after drinking alcohol.

2. Headache after drinking alcohol – use diluted salt water.

3. Fever after drinking alcohol – Yogurt.

4. Alcohol poisoning – tomatoes.

5. Dizziness after drinking alcohol – glucose.

6. Nausea after drinking alcohol – Apple.

7. Loss of appetite after drinking alcohol – cucumber.

8. Irritability after drinking – strawberries.

9. Feeling unwell after drinking alcohol? Try sugar water.

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Nourishing the stomach and spleen in spring:

Astragalus 6 grams (tonifies qi and combats fatigue).

5 grams of Panax notoginseng (for wound healing and promoting blood circulation).

8 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus (to moisten the lungs and prevent spring dryness).

6 grams of figs (appetizing).

8 grams of red dates (for replenishing blood).

Soak in water for several hours, then boil for 20 minutes. Drink 2-3 times a week.

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In spring, how should one choose between "Xiaoyao Wan," "Chaihu Shugan Wan," and "Yueju Wan" for liver health?

Xiaoyao Pill:

Many "qi-tonifying and spleen-strengthening" medicines have been used. It is more suitable for people whose liver stagnation leads to the spleen and stomach being unable to generate qi and blood normally. Such people have a pale tongue with a concave middle and swollen sides. They usually have a poor appetite, don't want to eat, have a pale face, and are prone to symptoms such as "chest tightness, chest pain, dizziness and blurred vision".

Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pills:

Most of these are medicines that "soothe the liver and regulate qi, strengthen the spleen and relieve bloating and indigestion." They are suitable for people whose liver stagnation affects their spleen and stomach digestion. Such people often have a sunken center on their tongue, swollen sides, a pale red tongue with a thick, greasy coating, and may even be slightly yellow. They are prone to chest tightness, indigestion, abdominal pain and bloating after eating, and may also experience belching, acid reflux, and hiccups. (Note: Belching and hiccups are two different symptoms. Belching is when gas rises from the stomach; it's called belching, commonly known as a burp. Hiccups are a symptom of spasms in the diaphragm, manifesting as continuous hiccups.)

Koshimaki Maru:

It is used to relieve the six stagnations of "qi, blood, fire, food, phlegm, and dampness". It is suitable for people who have liver qi stagnation and have started to experience "phlegm and dampness, blood stasis, food stagnation", or even "fire stagnation". People with this condition may have a yellow, thick, and greasy tongue coating, swelling on both sides of the tongue, petechiae, or ecchymosis, and purple veins under the tongue. They may also experience chest tightness, abdominal distension, belching, acid reflux, a sticky mouth, irritability, and a tendency to get easily inflamed. They may also experience unexplained pain.

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Don't panic if you can't sleep for years !

1. Easily awakened at night :

Treatment should focus on calming the mind and stabilizing the will.

Diagnosis : Insomnia due to deficiency of both heart and spleen.

Symptoms : Restless sleep at night , frequent awakenings, and difficulty falling back asleep.

The following medication can be used: Ginseng and Angelica Spleen-Nourishing Pills .

2. Difficulty falling asleep :

Treatment should focus on soothing the liver and regulating qi.

Diagnosis : Insomnia due to liver qi stagnation.

Symptoms : Usually accompanied by anxiety , depression, irritability and anger.

The following formula can be used: Chaihu Shugan San (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder).

3. Sleeping lightly :

Treatment should focus on strengthening the brain

Diagnosis : Deficiency of both spleen and kidney, and lack of nourishment of heart blood.

Symptoms : Leads to insomnia, light sleep, and frequent awakenings at night.

The recommended remedy is Jiannao Bushen Wan (健脑补肾丸).

4. Insomnia all night:

Treatment should focus on purging excess heat from the liver and gallbladder.

Diagnosis: Excessive liver fire disturbs the mind.

Symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep, vivid dreams after falling asleep, easy to wake up, or even insomnia.

Gentian root and licorice pills are recommended.

5. Having many dreams:

Treatment should focus on nourishing blood and calming the mind.

Diagnosis: Insomnia is caused by insufficient blood and qi in the heart.

Symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep, vivid dreams while asleep, and dreaming all night long.

Available: An Shen Bu Xin Wan (安神补心丸).

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1. Excessive liver fire:

Symptoms: Insomnia at night, waking up at 3 or 5 a.m.

Treatment should focus on clearing liver fire.

Available: Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills.

2. Qi and blood deficiency:

Symptom: Frequent dreaming.

Treatment should focus on replenishing blood and boosting qi.

The recommended remedy is Buzhong Yiqi Wan (补中益气丸).

3. Spleen Yang Deficiency:

Symptoms: Easily awakened, half-asleep and half-awake.

Treatment should focus on strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach.

The following formula can be used: Fuzi Lizhong Wan (附子理中丸).

4. Deficiency of essence and blood:

Symptoms: Sleeps lightly, waking up frequently.

Treatment should focus on nourishing the liver and kidneys, and replenishing essence and blood.

Available: Kidney-tonifying and Qi-boosting capsules.

5. Liver Qi stagnation:

Symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep, staying awake all night.

Treatment should focus on soothing the liver and regulating qi.

Available: Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pills.

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The mouth is a signal light for the body!

Bubbles in the mouth – indicating excessive heat and toxins – Lianqiao Baidu San (Forsythia Detoxifying Powder).

Cracked corners of the mouth – insufficient lung qi – Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Screen Powder).

Dry lips — Liver and kidney yin deficiency — Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Phellodendron Formula).

Bad breath — damp heat in the stomach and intestines — Huoxiang Qingwei San (藿香清胃散).

Pale lips – Qi and blood deficiency – Gui Pi Tang (Spleen-Nourishing Decoction).

Bluish-purple lips – stagnation in the upper burner – Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction.

Yellow lips – damp-heat in the spleen and stomach – Sanren Tang (Three -Kernel Decoction).

Red lips – blood heat – Huanglian Shangqing Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Bitter taste in the mouth upon waking – indicates excessive liver fire – Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

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If a person urinates frequently, it's because the temperature of their small intestine is low, causing insufficient gasification in the bladder, which prevents it from expanding. As a result, the bladder shrinks, and urine accumulates at the bottom of the bladder. When a little urine accumulates in the bladder, the person feels an urgent need to urinate.

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I've had trouble sleeping for years:

1. Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder:

Function: Soothes the liver and regulates qi.

Diagnosis: Insomnia due to liver qi stagnation, often accompanied by anxiety, depression, irritability, and anger.

2. Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction:

Function: Clears excess heat from the liver and gallbladder.

Diagnosis: Excessive liver fire disturbs the mind, leading to difficulty falling asleep, vivid dreams, easy awakening, or even insomnia.

3. Brain-Boosting and Kidney-Nourishing Pills:

Functions: Improves brain function and nourishes kidneys.

Diagnosis: Deficiency of both spleen and kidney, and lack of nourishment of heart blood, leading to insomnia, shallow sleep, and frequent awakenings in the middle of the night.

4. Ginseng and Angelica Spleen-Nourishing Pills:

Function: Calms the mind and stabilizes the spirit.

Diagnosis: Insomnia due to deficiency of both heart and spleen, characterized by restless sleep at night, frequent awakenings, and difficulty falling back asleep.

5. An Shen Bu Xin Wan (安神补心丸):

Functions: Nourishes blood and calms the mind.

Diagnosis: Insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, excessive dreaming, and dreaming all night long are caused by insufficient blood and heart.

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Three ingenious uses of Xuefu Zhuyu Pills:

For clearing stagnation in the brain: Xuefu Zhuyu Pill + Zhengtian Pill.

For treating heart stasis: Xuefu Zhuyu Pills + Compound Danshen Tablets.

To eliminate abdominal blood stasis: Xuefu Zhuyu Pills + Motherwort Granules.

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Cold in the five internal organs:

1. Kidney deficiency due to cold:

Tongue appearance: The base of the tongue is thick and white.

Symptoms: Frequent and urgent urination, nocturia, aversion to cold, poor digestion, chest tightness and abdominal distension, lower back pain and coldness, lower back edema, and poor libido.

Available: Si Ni Tang (Warm the Middle and Disperse the Stomach).

2. Heartbroken:

Tongue appearance: The tip of the tongue is sunken and pale.

Symptoms: Heart palpitations, a constant feeling of unease, worsening with cold, pale complexion, chest tightness and shortness of breath, cold sweats, insomnia and vivid dreams.

Available: Prepared Licorice Root Decoction (nourishes yin and blood).

3. Lung cold:

Tongue appearance: The anterior part of the tongue is sunken and whitish.

Symptoms: Coughing and wheezing, excessive phlegm that is difficult to expectorate, expectoration of thin white phlegm, chest tightness and shortness of breath, aversion to cold and wind, nasal congestion, dizziness and lack of sweating.

The following formula can be used: Xiao Qinglong Tang (to relieve exterior symptoms and dispel cold).

4. Spleen cold:

Tongue appearance: The center of the tongue is white.

Symptoms: loss of appetite, poor digestion, cold stomach pain, diarrhea, loose stools, or: unformed stools, aversion to cold, sallow complexion, or: pale.

The following formula can be used: Lizhong Decoction (to warm the spleen and dispel cold).

5. Liver cold:

Tongue appearance: The edges of the tongue are white, or bluish-purple.

Symptoms: Chest tightness and dizziness, cold extremities, aversion to wind and cold, easy twitching, numbness and joint pain, low mood, and pale complexion.

Available: Wu Zhu Yu Tang (warms the middle and tonifies deficiency).

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Temperature determines life and death, qi and blood determine one's fate, and meridians cure all diseases. Why is temperature placed first?

Because blood flows more readily when heated, meridians become unblocked when heated, cold is warmed by heat, dampness dissipates when heated, wind is expelled when heated, phlegm is transformed when heated, and deficiency is strengthened when heated.

Temperature determines life and death, qi and blood determine lifespan, meridians cure all diseases, essence and qi flow to the spiritual center, turbid water is expelled from the lower abdomen, and qi flows freely throughout the body!

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1. Hand tremors and numbness (blood deficiency leading to wind):

Symptoms: When there is blood deficiency, the tendons and veins in the hands and feet are not nourished, and they will tremble involuntarily.

Symptoms include: decreased function, dizziness and tinnitus, insomnia and excessive dreaming, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, and vertigo.

Available: Gastrodia elata and Uncaria rhynchophylla granules.

2. Cramps (due to insufficient blood supply to the tendons):

Symptoms: If the tendons and veins do not receive nourishment from blood for a long time, they will become dry, lose elasticity, and cramps may occur.

Symptoms: Irritability, mood swings, chest tightness, headache, fatigue, palpitations, and insomnia.

Available: Tianwang Buxin Dan (Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill).

3. Numbness in hands and feet (due to insufficient Qi and blood):

Symptoms: People with blood deficiency naturally have insufficient blood, so the torso receives the most blood first, and by the time it reaches the hands and feet, there is not much left, so the hands and feet do not receive enough nourishment.

Symptoms: Pale complexion, dizziness, numbness and weakness in the hands and feet, sallow complexion, or pale.

Available: Ginseng Nourishing Pills.

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Clear heat from the upper, middle, and lower burners:

1. Huanglian Shangqing Pian (clears heat from the upper burner):

Efficacy: Dispels wind and clears heat, drains fire and relieves pain.

Used for: Sore throat, swollen gums, red and painful eyes, and frequent mouth ulcers caused by heat in the upper body.

2. Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets (clears heat in the middle burner):

Efficacy: Clears heat and detoxifies.

Used for: dry mouth, bitter taste, bad breath, and mouth ulcers caused by excessive internal heat.

3. Sanhuang tablets (to clear heat from the lower burner):

Efficacy: Clears heat and detoxifies, reduces internal heat and promotes bowel movement.

Used for: bad breath, sore throat, irritability, thirst, yellow urine, and constipation caused by excessive heat in the Triple Burner.

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Six traditional Chinese medicine preparations that greatly replenish qi and blood.

1. Hachimanmaru:

Efficacy: Nourishes Qi and blood.

Used for: deficiency of both qi and blood, sallow complexion, poor appetite, and weakness of limbs.

2. Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill:

Efficacy: Warms and nourishes qi and blood, and tonifies the liver and kidneys.

Used for: deficiency of both qi and blood, pale complexion, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, spontaneous sweating, fatigue, and cold limbs.

3. Ginseng Nourishing Pills:

Efficacy: Warms and nourishes qi and blood, calms the mind and soothes the nerves.

Used for: deficiency of heart and spleen, deficiency of both qi and blood, emaciation and fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools, and weakness after illness.

4. Zenka Daihōmaru:

Efficacy: Tonifies Qi and blood, nourishes the kidneys and strengthens essence.

Used for: dizziness and tinnitus, mental confusion, physical weakness, and deficiency of both qi and blood.

5. Ginseng and Angelica Spleen-Nourishing Pills:

Efficacy: Nourishes qi and blood, strengthens the spleen and calms the mind.

Used for: palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, poor appetite, fatigue, and sallow complexion.

6. Nourishing Heart and Calming Palpitation Granules:

Efficacy: Nourishes blood and qi, relieves palpitations.

Used for: deficiency of qi and blood, palpitations and shortness of breath, night sweats and insomnia, dry throat and tongue, and constipation.

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Headache:

Left-sided headache — treat the liver.

Headache on the right side — regulate the lungs.

Forehead headache — treat stomach problems.

Pain on both sides of the head — treat the gallbladder.

Pain in the back of the head — treat the kidneys.

Headache on the top of the head — regulate the bladder.

The whole headache — regulate the spleen.

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1. Heart:

Heart blood deficiency — Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

Deficiency of heart qi — Shengmai San (生脉散)

Excessive Heart Fire — Dao Chi San (a traditional Chinese medicine formula)

Heart Yin Deficiency — Tianwang Buxin Wan (Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill).

Heart Yang Deficiency — Qili Qiangxin Capsules

2. Liver:

Liver fire excess — Gentianae Radix et Rhizoma Decoction for Draining Liver Fire

Liver Qi stagnation — Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pill).

Liver blood deficiency — Gui Shao Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Angelica Sinensis Formula).

Liver Yang Rising – Tianma Gouteng Powder

3. Spleen:

Spleen Yang Deficiency — Lizhong Wan (理中丸).

Spleen and blood deficiency — Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

Spleen deficiency — Ginseng Spleen-Strengthening Pills.

Spleen deficiency with dampness accumulation — Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pill.

4. Lungs:

For lung cold—Xiao Qinglong Granules.

Lung Qi Deficiency — Yu Ping Feng Granules

Lung Yin Deficiency — Baihe Gujin Pill

Excessive lung heat — Qingfei Yihuo Wan (Lung-Clearing and Fire-Suppressing Pills).

5. Kidney:

Kidney Yin Deficiency — Liuwei Dihuang Pills

Kidney Yang Deficiency — Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet).

Kidney essence deficiency — Wuzi Yanzong Wan (Five Seeds Progeny Pill).

Kidney Yin Deficiency with Excessive Fire – Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Phellodendron Formula).

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When the water is too deep to reach, seek out Wu Ling!

Wu Ling San primarily addresses issues related to the pathways of fluid metabolism, specifically the accumulation of fluids caused by abnormal fluid metabolism. Its main function is to regulate the body's fluid circulation. The ingredients in the formula, such as Zhu Ling, Fu Ling, and Ze Xie, still follow the principle of promoting diuresis. Gui Zhi can warm the Yang, unblock the meridians, and drain water. Bai Zhu combined with Fu Ling strengthens the spleen and treats water retention. Therefore, the formula of Wu Ling San mainly focuses on promoting diuresis and regulating fluid circulation. It can be used when the body experiences edema, ascites, or various types of fluid accumulation that cannot be drained.

For Yang deficiency and dampness, seek out Zhenwu!

Zhenwu Decoction is used to treat Yang deficiency with water retention syndrome.

Yang deficiency with water retention syndrome is caused by insufficient kidney yang, leading to the body's inability to vaporize and transform fluids, resulting in edema, especially in the lower limbs. This is accompanied by frequent urination, aversion to cold, a swollen tongue, and a pale white tongue coating. Zhenwu Decoction contains diuretic ingredients such as Poria, Peony Root, and Atractylodes Macrocephala, as well as kidney-warming and spleen-strengthening ingredients like Ginger and Aconite. Therefore, when yang qi is sufficient, the water retention will resolve itself.

For yin deficiency with dampness, look for Polyporus umbellatus!

Zhu Ling Tang (Polyporus Decoction) is used to regulate the mutual binding of water and heat. It is suitable for people with yin deficiency accompanied by dampness. When a person has a fever, feels thirsty and wants to drink water, but cannot excrete it after drinking, or experiences scanty dark urine, painful urination, urinary urgency, and urethral pain, it often indicates yin deficiency with internal heat and the mutual binding of water and heat, leading to abnormal excretion of body fluids. Zhu Ling Tang also uses diuretic herbs such as Polyporus, Poria, and Alisma, but at the same time, it uses donkey-hide gelatin to nourish yin and talc to promote diuresis, which can lower yang energy and harmonize yin and yang.

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Beef — Nourishes qi and strengthens muscles and bones.

Pork — nourishes yin and moisturizes dryness.

Rabbit meat — low in fat and high in protein.

Lamb — warms the body and dispels cold.

Chicken — Nourishes Qi and strengthens the spleen and stomach.

Fish meat — nourishes the brain and protects the liver.

Shrimp meat — boosts immunity.

Goose meat — nourishes the body and strengthens the stomach.

Donkey meat — calms the nerves and nourishes the blood.

Duck meat — clears heat and nourishes yin.

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Wind fears the spiciness of ginger, cold fears the warmth of mugwort, summer heat fears the coolness of mustard greens, dampness fears the bitterness of dried tangerine peel, dryness fears the moistening of snow pear, deficiency fears the sweetness of ginseng, turbidity fears the clarity of coix seed, stagnation fears the spiciness of rose, blockage fears the unblocking effect of radish, and numbness fears the fishy smell of gastrodia elata.

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1. Xiaoyao Pill — Soothes the liver and strengthens the spleen.

2. Er Miao Wan — Dried dampness and cleared heat.

3. Er Chen Wan ——— dispels dampness and resolves phlegm.

4. Gui Pi Wan ——— Tonifies Qi and strengthens the spleen.

5. Zuojin Pill ——— Relieves nausea and vomiting.

6. Weiling Pill ——— Removes dampness and invigorates the spleen.

7. Liu Jun Zi Wan — Tonifies the spleen and replenishes qi.

8. Sijunzi Pill — Strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi.

9. Buzhong Yiqi Wan (Supplement the Middle and Benefit the Qi Pill) — Supplement the middle and benefit the qi.

10. Gui Fu Di Huang Wan — Warming and tonifying kidney yang.

11. Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pills — Soothes the liver and relieves depression.

12. Gentian Liver-Clearing Pills — Clears the liver and promotes bile secretion.

13. Fuzi Lizhong Wan — Warming the middle and strengthening the spleen.

14. Maiwei Dihuang Pills — Nourishes the kidneys and lungs.

15. Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan — Nourishes Yin and clears heat.

16. Liuwei Dihuang Pills — Nourishes Yin and tonifies the kidneys.

17. Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pills — Strengthen the spleen and remove dampness.

18. Xiangsha Liujun Pills — Strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the stomach.

19. Party Councillor Nakamaru - Warm in the middle and disperse cold.

20. Huangqi Jianzhong Pills — for strengthening the stomach and harmonizing the middle jiao (digestive system).

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Internal liver wind manifests in four major symptoms, each of which is very dangerous!

The patient experienced severe fever and wind-related symptoms, which Western medicine describes as "high fever convulsions" (a critical condition). He was immediately transferred to a Western medical emergency room.

The liver yang transformed into wind, causing the liver yang to rise excessively without restraint, leading to a visit to the Western medicine emergency room.

Yin deficiency causing wind, elderly person, tremors, twitching, sent to Western medicine emergency room.

Blood deficiency leads to wind; weakness and exhaustion; sent to Western medicine emergency room.

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The Five Flavors to Avoid:

Spicy flavors affect qi, so those with qi-related illnesses should not consume too much spicy food.

Salty foods affect blood circulation; those with blood disorders should avoid consuming too much salt.

Bitterness affects the bones; for bone diseases, avoid consuming too much bitter food.

Sweet flavors affect the flesh, causing meat-related illnesses; therefore, avoid consuming too much sweet food.

Sour flavors affect the tendons and muscles; those with tendon problems should not eat too much sour food.

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Chronic bronchitis has a complex etiology and pathogenesis, with its internal factors related to the internal organs, particularly the spleen, lungs, and kidneys. Weak lung qi, unstable defensive yang, and loose pores lead to excessive sweating and frequent colds, which can trigger bronchitis. Spleen deficiency impairs the transport and transformation of body fluids, causing phlegm accumulation; this phlegm and dampness rise upwards, causing illness. Kidney deficiency depletes essence, weakens kidney essence, and impairs the intake of qi, resulting in cough and wheezing. Among the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, the kidneys are particularly important. Furthermore, the kidneys are the foundation of innate constitution, containing true yin and true yang. Imbalance in kidney yin and yang can accelerate or worsen the development of chronic bronchitis; therefore, tonifying the kidneys is a crucial principle in treating chronic bronchitis.

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Irritability and excessive dreaming — Niuhuang Qingxin Wan (牛黄清心丸).

Difficulty falling asleep — Cinnabar Sedative Pills.

Light sleep — Ginseng and Angelica Spleen-Nourishing Pills

Anxiety and insomnia — Relieve depression and calm the mind with granules.

Night sweats — Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill).

Insomnia all night long — Shimen Guntan Pills.

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Upper burner blockage — Heavenly King's Elixir.

Blockage in the middle burner — Xiangsha Liujun Pill.

Lower burner blockage — Gui Shao Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Angelica Sinensis Formula).

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Tonify the heart yang:

Steep cinnamon, ginseng, and astragalus in water and drink.

Symptoms: Frequent palpitations, rapid heartbeat, physical weakness, easy sweating, sensitivity to cold, cold hands and feet, poor sleep at night, insomnia, frequent dreams, easy to wake up, occasional chest tightness and shortness of breath.

Tonify spleen yang:

Cinnamon, fennel, and agarwood, steeped in water, can be drunk.

Symptoms: Coldness in the liver meridian. The liver meridian passes through the lower abdomen and encircles the genitals, causing tightness in the lower abdomen, scrotal pain, and pain when exposed to cold.

Tonify kidney yang:

Steep cinnamon, minced pork, and Alpinia oxyphylla in water and drink.

Symptoms: After kidney yang deficiency, I feel tired every day, have dark circles under my eyes, am always afraid of cold and feel cold in my hands and feet, often have lower back pain and weak legs, frequent urination, can't hold my urine, have to go to the toilet every day, and urinate three times after drinking just a cup of water. It is even worse at night. I have sexual desire, but I am unable to perform.

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[ Yang Deficiency] Symptoms include aversion to cold, cold hands and feet, pale tongue, fatigue and lack of energy, and a weak and feeble pulse.

[ Yin Deficiency] Hot flashes and night sweats, thin tongue coating, weak and thready pulse.

[ Qi deficiency] Symptoms include lethargy, fatigue, pale complexion, worsening after slight exertion, and weak pulse.

[ Blood Deficiency] Pale complexion, pale lips, dizziness, blurred vision, scanty menstruation, pale tongue, and thready pulse.

[ Qi stagnation] Symptoms include bloating and pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and worsening of mood.

[ Blood stasis] Fixed pain and fever, needle-like pain, purplish discoloration and lumps.

[ Jin deficiency] The body is thin and emaciated, thirsty, and has a weak pulse.

[ Blood Cold] Feeling cold, pain, and numbness in the body, which are relieved when warmed up, and pale purple face and lips.

[ Internal dampness] Chest tightness, loss of appetite, fatigue, sticky stools, and a white, greasy tongue coating.

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1. Guizhi Fuling Pill: Specifically for treating stagnation in the lower abdomen.

2. Xiao Huo Luo Dan: Specifically for treating blood stasis in joints.

3. Xuefu Zhuyu Pills: Specifically for treating blood stasis in the heart and brain.

4. Compound Danshen Tablets: Specifically for treating blood stasis in the heart and chest.

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Spleen deficiency leads to phlegm production:

Symptoms: Excessive phlegm in the throat, sticky mouth, heavy and weak arms and legs as if lifting a lead ball, poor appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea.

Cause: Spleen deficiency, resulting in insufficient digestion and absorption, leading to the production of phlegm and dampness.

Reference: Er Chen Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi, dries dampness and resolves phlegm.

Lung deficiency and excessive sweating:

Symptoms: Sweating profusely while eating, sitting still, or even while lying in bed; accompanied by sensitivity to wind and cold, low immunity, and general weakness.

Cause: Lung deficiency, resulting in impaired defensive function.

Reference: Yupingfeng granules.

Efficacy: Tonifies Qi, strengthens the exterior, and stops sweating.

Kidney deficiency leads to sexual dysfunction:

Symptoms: Strong libido but poor sexual function. Physically weak but with many thoughts, accompanied by dry mouth, hot flashes in the palms, soles, and chest, irritability, insomnia, memory loss, and hearing loss.

Cause: Deficiency of Yin fluid in the kidneys, with Yang being excessive and Yin being deficient, resulting in deficiency fire.

Reference: Da Bu Yin Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Efficacy: Nourishes Yin and kidneys, and relieves restlessness and irritability.

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Damp-heat in the liver — underarm odor:

I have a strong body odor in my armpits, which gets worse when I sweat. It doesn't wash off in the shower, and perfume can't cover it up. It also often stains my clothes yellow. Traditional Chinese medicine says that when the liver is affected by pathogenic factors, the qi accumulates in the armpits. The damp heat cannot escape from the armpits, resulting in a foul odor. This is often accompanied by irritability, short temper, chest tightness, and a feeling of distension in the ribs.

Reference: Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

Efficacy: Clears damp-heat from the liver and gallbladder.

Damp-heat in the spleen — bad breath:

Some people always have a sour, foul smell in their mouth, which doesn't improve even after brushing or rinsing. This is often related to damp-heat accumulating in the spleen and stomach. When damp-heat is excessive, the food becomes over-fermented, producing a foul odor, just like food spoiling in hot weather. This is often accompanied by dry, sticky mouth, sticky, foul-smelling stools, and increased hunger.

Reference: Huoxiang Qingwei Powder.

Efficacy: Clears heat and eliminates dampness.

Damp heat in the lower body — foot odor:

If the damp heat goes straight down to the extremities, it will cause excessive sweating in the feet, soaking shoes and socks even in the hot summer, and causing them to smell and itch. There will also be many small blisters on the feet, which, when scratched, will be filled with yellow fluid.

Reference: Simiao Pill.

Efficacy: Promotes diuresis and clears heat.

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Strange diseases often involve phlegm; strange diseases often originate from blood stasis!

Phlegm and blood stasis are a common cause of many intractable diseases in modern times. They are not only lingering and difficult to cure, but also easily lead to other diseases.

The production of phlegm and blood stasis both originate from "cold water (kidney cold), damp earth (spleen and stomach dampness), and stagnant wood (liver stagnation)," with the source of the disease being damp earth (spleen and stomach dampness).

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Commonly used Chinese herbal medicine pairs:

Divine Comedy + Malt — My stomach isn't bloated anymore.

Ume plum + Cyperus rhizome — Qi flows smoothly.

Chuanxiong (Ligusticum striatum) + Tianma (Gastrodia elata) — the dizziness will subside.

Codonopsis pilosula + pollen — cough and asthma will disappear.

Yam + lentils — this will prevent spleen deficiency.

Aconite + dried ginger — then you won't be afraid of the cold.

Notopterygium root + Ligusticum striatum — the headache will be gone.

Aconite + Atractylodes lancea — and it makes me feel better.

Cardamom + Hawthorn — It will improve your appetite.

Anemarrhena asphodeloides + Fritillaria cirrhosa ——— the lungs will no longer feel hot.

Angelica sinensis + Rehmannia glutinosa — blood is replenished.

Safflower + Angelica sinensis — blood stasis will be prevented.

Astragalus + Aconite — This will eliminate Yang deficiency.

Alisma plantago-aquatica + Polyporus umbellatus — the edema will subside.

Goji berries + chrysanthemum — your eyes will light up.

Yam + Ganoderma lucidum — blood sugar will be low.

Ginseng plus mountain orange — blood pressure drops.

Winter melon + lotus leaf — bowel movement will be relieved.

Lotus seeds + fox nuts — will improve spleen and stomach health.

Poria cocos + Job's tears — dampness will be eliminated.

Aconite + Cinnamon — your feet won't feel cold anymore.

Pinellia ternata + dried tangerine peel — phlegm and dampness will disappear.

Cinnamon + Coptis chinensis — the heart and kidneys will then interact.

Alisma plantago-aquatica + Atractylodes macrocephala — the dampness will be gone.

Angelica sinensis + Ligusticum chuanxiong — blood stasis will not occur.

Phellodendron bark + Anemarrhena rhizome ——— the lower burner will no longer be damp and hot.

Cimicifuga rhizome + Bupleurum root — this prevents the Qi from sinking.

Mulberry bark + perilla seeds — and you'll stop panting.

Almonds + Schisandra chinensis ——— No more coughing.

Sour jujube seed + lily bulb ——— Improves sleep.

Lotus seed heart + Ophiopogon japonicus — Clears away heart fire.

Galangal + Cyperus rotundus ——— the stomach pain will subside.

Honeysuckle + chrysanthemum — the inflammation subsided.

Corydalis rhizome + Bellflower seed ——— the stomachache will go away.

Mulberry bark + Lycium bark — the lungs will no longer feel hot.

Privet fruit + Eclipta prostrata — this replenishes kidney yin.

Anemarrhena asphodeloides + Phellodendron chinense + Angelica sinensis — Yin and blood will no longer be deficient.

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The five internal organs are interconnected; if one organ is deficient, one should nourish the mother organ.

Heart deficiency — nourish the liver.

Liver deficiency — nourish the kidneys.

Kidney deficiency — nourish the lungs.

Deficiency of the lungs — nourish the spleen.

Spleen deficiency — nourish the heart.

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Lung heat — nasal congestion and dry throat.

Liver fire — dry eyes, numbness in hands and feet.

Heart fire — insomnia, difficulty falling asleep.

Stomach fire — toothache, feeling hungry quickly.

Kidney fire — tinnitus, night sweats.

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Ten types of fire in the human body:

Mulberry leaves — clear lung heat.

Coptis chinensis — a refreshing herb.

Ophiopogon japonicus — clears stomach heat.

Honeysuckle – clears heat from the small intestine.

Rhubarb — Clears heat from the large intestine.

Dendrobium — Clears heat from the spleen.

Anemarrhena asphodeloides — clears kidney fire.

Gentian root – clears liver and gallbladder fire.

Phellodendron bark — clears bladder fire.

Gypsum — Clear Qi and Fire.

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1. Kidney deficiency due to cold – Aconite.

2. Heartbroken — Cinnamon Twig.

3. For spleen deficiency and coldness—cloves.

4. Liver coldness — Evodia rutaecarpa.

5. For a cold stomach – pepper.

6. Lung cold - ginger.

7. Bladder coldness – Lindera root.

8. Fennel for treating coldness in the small intestine.

9. For cold in the large intestine – cinnamon.

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Insufficient blood leads to muscle weakness.

Insufficient essence leads to bone weakness.

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I. Heart:

Deficiency of heart qi — Shengmai San (生脉散)

Heart blood deficiency — Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

Excessive Heart Fire — Dao Chi San (a traditional Chinese medicine formula)

Heart Yin Deficiency - Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill

Heart Yang Deficiency — Ginseng and Aconite Heart-Strengthening Pill.

II. Liver:

Liver fire excess — Gentianae Radix et Rhizoma Decoction for Draining Liver Fire

Liver Qi stagnation — Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pill).

Liver blood deficiency — Gui Shao Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Angelica Sinensis Formula).

Liver Yang Rising – Tianma Gouteng Powder

III. Pi:

Spleen and blood deficiency — Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

Spleen Yang Deficiency — Lizhong Wan (理中丸).

Spleen deficiency — Ru Shen Jian Pi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Spleen deficiency with dampness accumulation — Ginseng, Plum, and Atractylodes Powder.

IV. Lungs:

For lung cold—Xiao Qinglong Granules.

Lung Yin Deficiency — Baihe Gujin Pill

Excessive lung heat — Qingfei Yihuo Wan (Lung-Clearing and Fire-Suppressing Pills).

Lung Qi Deficiency — Yu Ping Feng Granules

V. Kidneys:

Kidney Yang Deficiency — Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet).

Kidney Yin Deficiency — Liuwei Dihuang Pills

Yin deficiency with excessive fire — Zhi Xiang Di Huang Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Kidney essence deficiency — Wuzi Yanzong Wan (Five Seeds Progeny Pill).

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Intractable insomnia:

1. Sleepless nights — Fadan Xiegan Wan (胆泻肝丸).

2. Always dreaming — Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill.

3. Restless sleep — Brain-boosting and kidney-tonifying pills.

4. Sleepless nights — Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

5. Frequent waking at night — Jujube seed calming gelatin meal.

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Zhang Zhongjing's Eight Prescriptions for Eliminating Dampness:

1. Dampness in the skin — Ephedra and Atractylodes Decoction:

Symptoms: Dampness on the skin can easily clog pores, leading to eczema, urticaria, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, etc.

2. Dampness in the muscles — Ma Xing Yi Gan Tang (麻杏薏甘汤).

Symptoms: Muscle soreness and pain, swelling and pain in joints, fatigue and weakness.

3. Dampness in the blood — Fangji Huangqi Decoction:

Symptoms include poor blood flow, chest tightness, even blood stasis, numbness in the hands and feet, and coldness in the joints and extremities.

4. Dampness on the body surface — Guizhi Fuzi Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction):

Symptoms: fever, chills, dizziness, aches and pains in the limbs, loose stools, and a white, greasy tongue coating.

5. Dampness in the middle jiao — Atractylodes macrocephala and Aconitum carmichaelii decoction:

Symptoms: abdominal distension, loss of appetite, pale complexion, palpitations, and constipation.

6. Dampness in the joints — Licorice and Aconite Decoction:

Symptoms: poor appetite, irritability, limited mobility, and weakness in the legs and feet.

7. Dampness in the lungs — Minor Blue Dragon Decoction:

Symptoms: cough, chest tightness and shortness of breath, general weakness, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, and slurred speech.

8. Dampness in the stomach — Lizhong Decoction:

Symptoms include: fatigue, heaviness in the body, dry mouth and bitter taste, stomach discomfort, loss of appetite, yellow urine, and incomplete bowel movements.

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A blocked liver meridian indicates anger.

The Heart Sutra is blocked—it signifies holding a grudge.

Spleen meridian blockage — complaints.

Blocked lung meridian — sadness.

Kidney meridian blockage — fear.

A blocked gallbladder meridian indicates anxiety.

Blocked small intestine meridian – a nuisance.

Blockage in the bladder meridian leads to depression.

Blockage in the Triple Energizer Meridian indicates tension.

The pericardium meridian is blocked – this indicates repression.

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Three formulas for tonifying the kidneys.

1. Tonify kidney qi:

Weak urination, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, fatigue and shortness of breath, indicating kidney deficiency.

Formula: 30g Rehmannia glutinosa (processed), 25g Rehmannia glutinosa (raw), 25g Dioscorea opposita, 25g Cornus officinalis, 20g Alisma plantago-aquatica, 20g Paeonia suffruticosa, 20g Poria cocos. Decoct in water and take one dose daily, twice a day, for seven days as one course of treatment.

2. Tonify kidney yang:

Symptoms include aversion to cold, cold limbs, impotence, premature ejaculation, cold hands and feet, and kidney yang deficiency.

Formula: 10g cinnamon, 6g aconite (decocted first), 20g prepared rehmannia root, 20g yam, 20g cornus fruit, 15g peony bark, 15g alisma rhizome, 15g poria cocos. Decocted in water and taken orally, one dose per day, twice a day, for seven days as one course of treatment.

3. Nourish kidney yin:

Night sweats, hot flashes in the palms, soles, and chest, and soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees indicate kidney yin deficiency.

Formula: 20g Rehmannia glutinosa (processed), 15g Lycium barbarum, 15g Cornus officinalis, 15g Ligustrum lucidum, 15g Nelumbo nucifera, 10g Anemarrhena asphodeloides, 10g Phellodendron chinense, 30g Testudinis plastrum. Decoct in water and take one dose daily, twice a day, for seven days as one course of treatment.

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Itching on the body:

Take 15 grams of mulberry leaves, 30 grams of honeysuckle, 12 grams of chrysanthemum, and 30 grams of purslane. Add 1-2 liters of water, boil, cool, and use as a wet compress, or wash the affected area.

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Frequent urination at night is not a sign of kidney deficiency, but rather a sign of bladder dysfunction. You can try drinking millet porridge made with fox nuts and poria cocos.

Dosage: 20 grams each of fox nuts and poria cocos, and 50 grams of millet.

Before going to bed, rub your lower back with your hands until it's warm, and you can sleep soundly until morning!

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A simple remedy for osteophyte arthritis:

Vinegar, salt, wine, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, and soapberry thorns. Soak in a glass jar for 15 to 20 days. Apply as needed. Use an appropriate amount.

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For deficiency of vital energy, use Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen) to replenish spleen qi.

For insufficient heart qi, use red ginseng to replenish heart qi.

For insufficient vital energy, use ginseng to replenish it.

For insufficient body fluids, use: Adenophora stricta — a tonic liquid.

For kidney yin deficiency, use: Scrophularia ningpoensis—to nourish the kidneys.

For blood stasis in the body, use: Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) – to invigorate blood and promote the flow of qi.

For deficiency of both Qi and Yin, use American ginseng – to replenish Qi and nourish Yin.

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1. When there is heat in the Triple Burner, sores appear in the mouth and on the tongue — Sanhuang Tablets.

2. Spleen and bone qi deficiency, resulting in general weakness — Sijunzi Pill.

3. Indigestion and food stagnation – Hawthorn Pills.

4. For excessive internal heat in the heart and stomach, causing mouth and tongue sores—Niuhuang Qingwei Wan (牛黄清胃丸).

5. Stomach deficiency and cold with dull pain — Xiangsha Nourishing Stomach 9.

6. For deficiency of both heart and spleen, insomnia and palpitations—Ginseng and Spleen-Nourishing Pills.

7. Heat accumulation in the stomach and intestines, causing constipation — Hemp Seed Intestinal Cleansing Pills.

8. For deficiency of both Qi and blood, shortness of breath and palpitations—Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill.

9. Qi stagnation and blood stasis, with a dark purple tongue color — Xuefu Zhuyu Pill.

10. For wind-cold-dampness bi syndrome, and cold pain in the waist and knees—Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan (Angelica and Loranthus Pill).

11. For those with Yin deficiency and night sweats, use Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill).

12. For excessive heat in the lungs and stomach, and sore throat—Banlangen Granules.

13. Damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder, dampness in the scrotum — Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

14. Liver Qi stagnation and depressed mood — Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pill).

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For memory loss and difficulty concentrating, you can use: An Shen Ding Zhi Wan (安神定志丸).

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Sanbi Decoction: From "Medical Laws - Bi Syndrome" — Qing Dynasty: Yu Jiayan.

Indications: Stagnation of blood and qi, contracture of hands and feet, and arthralgia caused by wind, cold, and dampness.

Ingredients: Ginseng, Astragalus, Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, Rehmannia glutinosa, Eucommia ulmoides (stir-fried with ginger juice), Dipsacus asper, Saposhnikovia divaricata, Cinnamomum cassia, Asarum heterotropoides, Poria cocos, Gentiana macrophylla, Achyranthes bidentata, Angelica pubescens, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (equal parts). Boil three cups of water with three slices of ginger and one red date until reduced to five-tenths of the original volume. Take at any time.

Note: This formula uses ginseng, astragalus, and four-ingredient herbs, a traditional Chinese medicine formula, with the addition of: saposhnikovia root and gentian root to overcome wind and dampness; cinnamon bark to overcome cold; and asarum and angelica root to invigorate kidney qi. This formula is suitable for treating patients with arthralgia caused by wind, cold, and dampness attacking their deficiency.

Medical Laws - Bi Syndrome - Qing Dynasty, Yu Jiayan.

The pain is located in the upper body (head, neck, shoulders).

Use: Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction from "Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber" (Reference syndrome: Bi syndrome due to disharmony of Qi and blood).

Three ounces of Astragalus membranaceus, three ounces of Cinnamomum cassia, three ounces of Paeonia lactiflora, six ounces of fresh ginger, and twelve red dates.

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Cough and wheezing:

An initial cough originates in the lungs, a prolonged cough in the spleen, and wheezing in the kidneys. When the kidneys fail to receive qi, breathing becomes difficult.

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Eyebrows originate from the decline of the bladder meridian.

A forehead ache indicates a disorder of the spleen and stomach.

Graying temples indicate liver and gallbladder deficiency.

The pain originates from the back of the head—a sign of insufficient kidney qi.

The hair on the top of the head originates from—a deficiency of kidney yang.

Nasal hairs originate from the gradual decline of the Governing Vessel (Du Mai).

Ear hair growth indicates deficiency of both Qi and blood.

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Taiyang disease is mainly characterized by cold.

In Yangming disease, dryness is the most important factor.

In Shaoyang disease, fire is predominant.

In Taiyin disease, dampness is the most common symptom.

In Shaoyin disease, heat is a special symptom.

In Jueyin disease, wind is the primary factor.

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All diseases originate from the spleen.

1. Cold fart:

Symptoms: No sound or smell, usually feels cold, hands and feet are cold, likes to drink hot water, also has cold pain in the abdomen, diarrhea after eating slightly cold food, and may vomit clear water.

Tip: If the spleen and stomach are both weak and cold, it is necessary to warm the middle and strengthen the spleen.

Reference: Fuzi Lizhong Wan (附子理中丸).

2. Hot fart:

Symptoms: Accompanied by a burning sensation, after farting, the anus feels hot, and the sound is loud and smelly.

Diagnosis: There is damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, which needs to be cleared.

Reference: Huoxiang Qingwei Pills.

3. Muffled, smelly farts:

Symptoms: This type of fart is silent but foul-smelling, accompanied by abdominal bloating, frequent acid reflux, a smell of food digestion when speaking, and dry, sheep-dung-like stools that are difficult to pass.

Tip: There is food stagnation in the spleen and stomach, which needs to be relieved.

Reference: Howamaru.

4. Loud fart:

Symptoms: Very loud farts, like thunder; frequent feelings of gas and bloating in the stomach; relief after passing gas.

Tip: The spleen and stomach qi are stagnant, so it is necessary to regulate qi, promote the flow of qi in the middle jiao, and regulate the flow of qi.

Reference: Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan (木香顺气丸).

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1. Excessive flatulence due to liver stagnation:

If you experience excessive flatulence, constantly passing gas throughout the day, even in important situations, and also experience bloating and abdominal pain after eating, with a gurgling or noisy feeling in your stomach after meals, and are prone to holding in anger and easily becoming irritable over trivial matters, this is often due to liver qi stagnation , qi blockage, and prolonged stagnation affecting the spleen, leading to spleen and stomach dysfunction. You may consider taking Xiangsha Liujun Wan (香砂六君丸).

2. Stomach upset and flatulence:

If you frequently fart silently, with a very strong odor, like a rotten egg, and you also experience frequent burping, a constant urge to vomit acid, bad breath, and a persistent churning sensation in your stomach, this is often indicative of gastrointestinal dysfunction. Food in our stomach cannot be fully digested, accumulating in the intestines and producing foul-smelling, acidic gas. This is why your farts are often smelly and unpleasant. Consider using Baohe Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine).

3. Intestinal obstruction causing flatulence and fever:

If you frequently pass loud farts, but these farts are characterized by being both smelly and hot, and you experience a burning sensation in your anus after each fart, along with symptoms such as constipation, abdominal bloating and pain, dry mouth and bad breath, and dark, scanty urine, this is often caused by food stagnation in the stomach and intestines, which over time generates heat in the stomach. You can refer to Niuhuang Qingwei Wan (牛黄清胃丸).

4. Qi deficiency and reduced flatulence:

If you don't usually pass a lot of gas, and the gas isn't smelly or hot, but only occasionally and weakly, and you also experience bloating, loss of appetite, fatigue, and lack of energy, appearing listless all day, this is often due to spleen deficiency and insufficient vital energy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the spleen is the source of qi and blood. When the spleen is deficient, the body's qi is insufficient, and insufficient qi cannot propel the gas out of the body normally, resulting in infrequent flatulence. You can refer to Ginseng Spleen-Strengthening Pills.

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stomachache:

Mixed Cold and Heat Patterns – Banxia Xiexin Decoction:

The symptoms of both chills and fever are often accompanied by diarrhea after eating, along with acid reflux.

Phlegm-dampness obstruction – Pingwei Powder:

The tongue is predominantly white and greasy, indicating acid reflux. The prescription includes many aromatic dampness-resolving herbs.

Spleen and stomach weakness – Xiangsha Liujunzi (Six Gentlemen Decoction):

Severe loss of appetite and difficulty in digestion.

Deficiency and cold in the middle jiao – Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction:

Bulb ulcer, empty pain.

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The elements of "wind, cold, dampness, and heat":

If the upper body is affected by dryness, it causes red eyes and mouth sores; if it flows downwards, it causes swollen feet; if it injures the Yangming meridian, it causes swollen cheeks; if it accumulates in the Shaoyin meridian, it causes throat obstruction; if it obstructs the intestines and stomach, it causes dysentery; if it flows to the skin, it causes sores and rashes. The appropriate remedy is: Ginseng Detoxifying Powder.

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Medical Insights: Regulating Menstruation in Women - Qing Dynasty, Tang Rongchuan.

For premenstrual abdominal pain and irregular menstruation, which are caused by blood stasis, the appropriate treatment is: Jiawei Xiangsu Powder.

Angelica sinensis 3 qian, Paeonia lactiflora 3 qian, Citrus reticulata peel 2 qian, Corydalis yanhusuo 2 qian, Prunus persica kernel 3 qian, Cyperus rotundus 3 qian, Perilla frutescens stem 3 qian, Bupleurum chinense 2 qian, Paeonia suffruticosa root bark 3 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 1

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The Five Organs Tonification and Purgation Method:

Treatment for the liver: For liver deficiency, tonify the kidneys; for liver excess, purge the heart.

Treatment for the heart: For heart deficiency, nourish the liver; for heart excess, purge the spleen.

Treating the spleen: For spleen deficiency, nourish the heart; for spleen excess, purge the lungs.

Treatment for the lungs: For lung deficiency, tonify the spleen; for lung excess, purge the kidneys.

Treatment for kidney deficiency: tonify the lungs for kidney deficiency, and purge the liver for kidney excess.

Metal (lungs), Wood (liver), Water (kidneys), Fire (heart), Earth (spleen).

Wood (liver) generates fire (heart).

Fire (heart) generates earth (spleen).

Earth (spleen) generates metal (lung).

Metal (lungs) generates water (kidneys).

Water (kidney) and raw wood (liver) .

Wood (liver) controls Earth (spleen).

Earth (spleen) controls water (kidney).

Water (kidney) controls fire (heart).

Fire (heart) overcomes metal (lung).

Metal (lung) controls Wood (liver) .

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Pulse Diagnosis Formula:

A rapid pulse indicates heat, which needs to be cleared.

Quick and forceful: This indicates excessive heat, which needs to be cleared.

Feeling weak and powerless: This indicates deficiency heat, and yin should be nourished.

A slow pulse indicates coldness, and the body needs to warm the Yang and dispel the cold.

Slow and forceful: This indicates a real cold condition, and the cold needs to be dispelled.

Slow and weak: This indicates deficiency and cold, and requires tonifying Yang.

A weak pulse indicates deficiency and requires tonification.

A slippery and large pulse indicates excess, requiring purging.

A floating pulse, which can be felt with a light touch, indicates that the disease is superficial.

A deep pulse, which can only be felt by pressing hard, indicates that the disease is internal.

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Liver problems – excessive flatulence:

Symptoms include abdominal distension, bloating, indigestion, and excessive flatulence.

Treatment: Regulates liver qi.

The remedy is Bupleurum Liver-Nourishing Powder.

Spleen problems – excessive dampness:

Symptoms: Excessive phlegm in the throat that cannot be coughed up.

Treatment: Strengthens the spleen, removes dampness, and resolves phlegm.

Reference: Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction).

Kidney problems – frequent urination:

Symptoms: Frequent urination, urgency, and increased nocturia.

Treatment: Tonifies the kidneys and promotes urination.

Reference: Jisheng Shenqi Decoction.

Intestinal problems – frequent bowel movements:

Symptoms include loose stools and diarrhea.

Treatment: Clears heat and promotes diuresis.

Reference: Yin Chen Hao Tang (Artemisia capillaris decoction).

Medical Laws - Bi Syndrome - Qing Dynasty, Yu Jiayan.

For pain in the intestines, use Evodia rutaecarpa powder.

Originally used to treat intestinal obstruction, internal invasion of cold and dampness, abdominal pain and fullness, shortness of breath, and loose stools. Ingredients: Evodia rutaecarpa (soaked in water and dried), dried ginger (roasted), licorice root (roasted), nutmeg (baked, 5 qian each), Amomum villosum, medicated leaven, Atractylodes macrocephala (1 liang each), Magnolia officinalis (stir-fried with ginger juice), dried tangerine peel, Alpinia officinarum (1 liang each). Grind the above into powder. Take 1 qian each time with rice water before meals.

Common cold caused by the "Four Evils":

Syndrome type: Wind-cold-dampness syndrome.

Symptoms: fever, aversion to wind and cold, headache, body aches, and heaviness in the body.

Recommendation: Jiuwei Qianghuo Pills.

The three evils come from the outside: external wind, cold, and dampness; the other evil comes from the inside: internal heat.

Simply using methods to dispel cold and induce sweating may worsen internal heat, while simply using methods to clear heat may not expel cold and dampness from the body surface. Using Jiuwei Qianghuo Pills can address all these issues simultaneously: dispelling cold and relieving exterior symptoms, removing dampness, and clearing some internal heat.

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Where there is stagnation, there is disease!

Stagnation in the internal organs – use: Corydalis rhizome.

Symptoms: Wherever blood stasis travels, that organ will experience pain, such as chest pain, stomach pain, liver area pain, dysmenorrhea, etc.

Functions: Relieves pain, promotes blood circulation and relieves stagnation.

Stagnation in the liver and gallbladder – use: Cyperus rotundus.

Symptoms include: dull or distending pain in the upper right abdomen, chest and rib pain, emotional instability, irritability, dizziness, dry mouth, bitter taste, nausea, and vomiting.

Functions: Soothes the liver and relieves depression, promotes qi circulation and blood flow.

Blood stasis in the head – use: Ligusticum chuanxiong.

Symptoms: Persistent headache, sharp, needle-like pain, fixed location of pain, worsening pain at night, insomnia with vivid dreams, and memory loss.

Functions: Promotes blood circulation and regulates qi, dispels wind and relieves pain. Chuanxiong (Ligusticum striatum) can ascend to the head and eyes, promoting blood circulation and clearing the orifices.

Stagnation in the tendons and joints – use: turmeric.

Symptoms include: limited joint flexion and extension, restricted movement, numbness, weakness, swelling, pain, and even stiffness, which worsens after exposure to cold.

Functions: Promotes blood circulation, regulates qi, relieves pain.

Stagnation in the waist – use: Achyranthes bidentata.

Symptoms: lower back pain and tingling, stiffness and limited mobility, numbness and weakness in the lower limbs, which worsen at night, dizziness and fatigue.

Functions: Promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, strengthens the waist and knees.

Stagnation in the chest and heart – use: Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza).

Symptoms: stabbing pain in the chest, or colic, and the pain may even radiate to the back. It worsens after activity, accompanied by chest tightness, palpitations, difficulty breathing, and shortness of breath.

Functions: Promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation, cools the blood and reduces swelling, calms the mind and soothes the nerves.

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To dispel wind, disperse cold, and eliminate dampness: Xiao Huo Luo Wan (Minor Invigorating Pills) and Da Huo Luo Wan (Major Invigorating Pills).

Different effects:

Xiao Huo Luo Wan: dispels wind and cold, resolves phlegm and dampness, invigorates blood and relieves pain.

Da Huo Luo Wan: dispels wind and cold, eliminates dampness and phlegm, invigorates blood circulation, relieves pain, and relaxes muscles.

Different certificate types:

Xiao Huo Luo Wan (小活络丸) is used to treat wind-cold-dampness obstruction, phlegm-blood stasis obstructing the meridians, and primarily to dispel external wind.

Da Huo Luo Wan: For stroke with phlegm syncope, it mainly dispels internal wind and nourishes blood.

Key selection points:

Xiao Huo Luo Wan: It focuses on joint pain, cold pain, stabbing pain, and difficulty in flexion and extension.

Da Huo Luo Wan: It is mainly used for arthritis, sequelae, paralysis, difficulty in flexion and extension, lower back and leg pain, and sprains and bruises.

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Stomach fire — Qingwei Huanglian Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Liver fire — Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

Lung Fire — Qingfei Yihuo Wan (Lung-Clearing and Fire-Suppressing Pills)

Liver Qi stagnation – Xiaoyao Wan (Free and Easy Wanderer Pill).

Qi and blood deficiency – Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

For deficiency of both Qi and Blood – Shengmai Yin or Bazhen Wan.

Yin and Yang deficiency – Ginseng and Deer Antler Pills.

Excessive phlegm and dampness – Er Chen Wan (Two-Ingredient Decoction).

Yin deficiency with excessive fire – Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Phellodendron Formula).

Liver and kidney yin deficiency – Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill).

Deficiency of both heart and spleen – Ginseng Spleen-Strengthening Pills.

For spleen and stomach weakness – Fuzi Lizhong Wan (Aconite-containing Regulating the Middle Decoction).

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1. Divine soup + malt — stomach bloating is relieved.

2. Lindera root + Cyperus rhizome — Qi flows smoothly.

3. Angelica sinensis + Rehmannia glutinosa — Blood deficiency is resolved.

4. Cardamom + Hawthorn — Improves appetite.

5. Aconite + Dried Ginger — No more fear of the cold.

6. Notopterygium root + Ligusticum striatum — headache gone.

7. Chuanxiong + Tianma — Dizziness subsides.

8. Safflower + Angelica sinensis — Clears blood stasis.

9. Bupleurum + Albizia Flower – Improves mood.

10. Almonds + Schisandra chinensis – Coughing stops.

11. Yam + white hyacinth bean - No more spleen deficiency.

12. Su Yu + Rou Bai Pi - then you won't be panting anymore.

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Cinnamon twigs – guide the medicine to the limbs.

Turmeric – guides the medicine to the back.

Eucommia ulmoides – guides the medicine to the waist.

Magnolia flower – guides the medicine to the nose.

Chrysanthemums – guide the medicine to the eyes.

Costus root – guides the medicine to the chest and abdomen.

Artemisia leaves – guide the medicine to the abdomen.

Platycodon grandiflorus – guides the medicine to the chest.

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Summary of the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine.

Angelica sinensis — nourishes and invigorates blood circulation.

Self-eating peony root—nourishes blood and softens the liver.

Donkey-hide gelatin — nourishes blood and stops bleeding.

Eucommia ulmoides — tonifies the liver and kidneys, and strengthens muscles and bones.

Dipsacus asperoides — nourishes the liver and kidneys, and strengthens muscles and bones.

Rehmannia glutinosa (processed) – nourishes Yin and replenishes blood.

Polygonum multiflorum (He Shou Wu) – nourishes the liver and kidneys.

Goji berries – nourish the liver and kidneys.

Morinda officinalis – tonifies the kidneys and boosts yang.

Epimedium – a kidney tonic and aphrodisiac.

Cistanche deserticola – tonifies the kidneys and boosts yang.

Cistanche deserticola — tonifies the kidneys and boosts yang.

Cuscuta chinensis – tonifies the kidneys and strengthens essence.

Sha Yuan Zi – Tonifies the kidneys and strengthens essence.

Raspberry – strengthens sperm and reduces urination.

Rosehips – strengthen sperm and reduce urination.

Schisandra chinensis – astringes the lungs and nourishes the kidneys.

Cornus officinalis – nourishes the liver and kidneys.

Dendrobium — Nourishes the stomach and promotes the production of body fluids.

Ophiopogon japonicus — nourishes yin and generates fluids.

Polygonatum odoratum — nourishes yin and moistens dryness.

Lily bulbs — moisten the lungs and relieve coughs.

Platycodon grandiflorus — clears the lungs and soothes the throat.

Peucedanum praeruptorum — helps to regulate qi and resolve phlegm.

Fritillaria bulb — clears heat and resolves phlegm.

Pinellia ternata — dries dampness and resolves phlegm.

Gualou (瓜篮) — Clears heat and resolves phlegm.

Almonds — relieve cough and asthma.

Purple Fan — Nourishes the lungs and regulates Qi.

Coltsfoot flower – moistens the lungs and relieves bloating.

Loquat leaves – clear the lungs and relieve cough.

Soft white bark – clears the lungs and relieves asthma.

Lepidium seed – clears lung heat and relieves asthma.

Stemona japonica — moistens the lungs and lowers qi.

Baiqian — descends qi and resolves phlegm.

Perilla seed — descends qi and resolves phlegm.

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Job's tears soup: (Qing Dynasty, Yu Jiayan).

For pain in the hands and feet, and dampness affecting the joints (syndrome type), use: Yi Yi Tang (Coix Seed Decoction).

Originally used to treat: phlegm in the hands and feet, causing pain, numbness, and difficulty in bending and stretching.

Composition: Coix seed 1 tael, Angelica sinensis 1 tael, Paeonia lactiflora 1 tael, Ephedra sinica 1 tael, Cinnamomum cassia 1 tael, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (prepared) 1 tael, Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice water overnight, peeled, chopped and stir-fried, 1 tael).

Usage: Take 7.5 qian (approximately 9 grams) of the above-mentioned herbs, decoct with 2 cups of water and 7 slices of ginger until reduced to 80% of the original volume, remove the dregs, and take warm before meals. For spontaneous sweating, reduce the dosage of ephedra. For fever, reduce the dosage of cinnamon.

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My whole body aches, like it's falling apart.

A small handful of mulberry branches (fresh ones are better).

Boil 5 slices of ginger, 10 red dates, and 1 piece of brown sugar in water for 30 minutes and drink it as tea for three consecutive days. You will feel relaxed from head to toe, as if a burden has been lifted.

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Diarrhea and enteritis:

Syndrome type: Cold-dampness type diarrhea.

Symptoms: Watery stools, abdominal pain and borborygmus, cold intolerance and odorless stools.

Recommended: Huoxiang Zhengqi Pills, Baohe Pills.

Syndrome type: Damp-heat type diarrhea.

Symptoms: Yellowish-brown, foul-smelling stools, burning sensation in the anus, abdominal pain and irritability.

Recommended: Ge Gen Qin Lian tablets, Chang Yan Ning tablets.

Syndrome type: Spleen deficiency type diarrhea.

Symptoms: Loose stools, recurrent episodes, poor appetite, and fatigue.

Recommended: Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pills, Spleen-Tonifying and Intestine-Benefiting Pills.

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If you see phlegm, don't just treat the phlegm; you must find the root cause of the phlegm!

The spleen is the source of phlegm, and the lungs are the organ that stores phlegm!

Phlegm in the head—cause annoyance.

Phlegm in the heart causes palpitations.

Phlegm in the spleen—leads to weakness.

Phlegm in the stomach—will cause vomiting.

Phlegm in the lungs causes coughing.

Phlegm in the intestines — diarrhea.

Phlegm in the kidneys—leads to coldness.

Phlegm in Luoyang—will cause nodules.

Phlegm in the chest causes abdominal distension.

Phlegm in the hypochondrium causes distension.

Phlegm in the meridians causes swelling.

Phlegm in the limbs causes numbness.

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Inside the human body:

The movement of fluids is called: Taiyin.

The flow of blood is called: Lesser Yin.

The movement of vital energy is called Jueyin.

This is the Three Yin!

Three Yang and Three Yin:

The sun: the first line of defense for the human body against external pathogens.

Yangming: The passageway from the mouth to the anus responsible for metabolism.

Shaoyang: The hub connecting the external and internal parts of the human body.

Taiyin: The movement of bodily fluids in the human body is called Taiyin.

Shaoyin: The circulation of blood in the human body is called Shaoyin.

Jueyin: The flow of vital energy in the human body is called Jueyin.

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Sun: Surface heat syndrome.

Lesser Yin: Surface Yin-cold deficiency syndrome.

Yangming: Internal heat excess syndrome.

Taiyin: Internal cold and deficiency syndrome.

Shaoyang: A syndrome of excess heat in the half-exterior, half-interior.

Jueyin: a syndrome of cold and deficiency in the middle of the body, which is half-exterior and half-interior.

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The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic states:

For those with Jueyin syndrome, use pungent herbs to supplement, sour herbs to purge, and sweet herbs to soothe.

For those with a deficiency of Yin, use salty to supplement, sweet to purge, and salty to astringe.

For those with a Taiyin constitution, use sweet to nourish them, bitter to purge them, and sweet to soothe them.

For those with a deficiency of Yang, use salty to supplement, sweet to purge, and salty to soften.

For those with Yangming syndrome, use sour to supplement, pungent to purge, and bitter to drain.

The guest of the sun is nourished with bitterness, drained with saltiness, and strengthened with bitterness.

It is moistened with pungent herbs, which opens the pores and promotes the flow of body fluids and qi.

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Phlegm in the spleen — use: dried tangerine peel.

Phlegm in the lungs — use: Platycodon grandiflorus.

Phlegm in the collaterals – use: loofah sponge.

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Six kinds of Rehmannia pills:

Liuwei Dihuang Pills:

Kidney Yin Deficiency: Dizziness, tinnitus, lower back and leg pain, hot palms and soles.

Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan:

Yin deficiency with excessive fire: tinnitus, dry mouth and tongue, insomnia and excessive dreaming.

Qi Ju Di Huang Wan (Lycium and Chrysanthemum Rehmannia Pill):

Liver and kidney deficiency: tinnitus, dry eyes, and tearing in the wind.

Wheat-flavored Jiohgan:

Lung and kidney yin deficiency: tinnitus, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and cough.

Gui Fu Di Huang Wan:

Kidney Yang Deficiency: Tinnitus, frequent and urgent urination, cold hands and feet.

Gui Shao Di Huang Wan:

Deficiency of both liver and kidney, tinnitus, hot flashes, dizziness and blurred vision.

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Dampness in the lungs – use: Xiao Qinglong Decoction.

Dampness in the spleen – use: Linggui Zhugan Decoction.

Dampness in the kidneys – use Zhenwu Decoction.

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Dampness in the upper body causes dizziness – Linggui Zhugan Decoction.

Dampness in the body makes it difficult to eat – Shenling Shushu Powder.

Dampness is in the lower body, especially in the groin area – Zhenwu Decoction.

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Dampness in the spleen and stomach leads to loose stools.

Dampness in the lungs leads to chest tightness and excessive phlegm.

Dampness in the liver and gallbladder can cause a bitter taste in the mouth and bad breath.

If there is dampness in the waist area, it means there is excess fat around the waist.

Moist skin leads to itching and acne breakouts.

Vacuum in blood vessels means thick blood.

Dampness on the scalp indicates excessive sweating and hair loss.

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How to choose stomach medicine such as Xiangsha Yangwei Pills, Liujun Pills, and Pingwei Granules?

Syndrome type: Spleen deficiency and qi stagnation syndrome.

Symptoms: Indigestion, belching, poor appetite, abdominal distension, and loose stools.

Recommended: Xiangsha Liujun Pill.

Features: Focuses on strengthening the spleen.

Syndrome: Stomach Yang Deficiency, Dampness Obstruction and Qi Stagnation.

Symptoms: dull stomach pain, epigastric discomfort, vomiting of sour fluid, loss of appetite.

Recommended: Xiangsha Yangwei Pills.

Features: Focuses on warming the stomach's yang energy.

Syndrome type: Spleen deficiency with dampness.

Symptoms: loose stools, sticky mouth and loss of appetite, stomach pain, or: fullness and tightness in the chest and diaphragm.

Recommended: Xiangsha Pingwei Granules.

Features: Focuses on removing dampness.

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Dampness in the spleen and stomach leads to loose stools.

Dampness in the lungs leads to chest tightness and excessive phlegm.

Dampness in the liver and gallbladder can cause a bitter taste in the mouth and bad breath.

If there is dampness in the waist area, it means there is excess fat around the waist.

Moist skin leads to itching and acne breakouts.

Vacuum in blood vessels means thick blood.

Dampness on the scalp indicates excessive sweating and hair loss.

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Wind-cold-dampness arthralgia:

Symptoms: joint pain, swelling and stiffness, aggravated by cold and relieved by warmth.

Recommended: Rheumatism and Bone Pain Capsules, Xiao Huo Luo Pills.

Phlegm and blood stasis obstructing the collaterals syndrome:

Symptoms: Joint deformity, fixed stabbing pain, rough and dry skin, purple tongue.

Recommended: Yuxuebi Capsules, Dahuoluo Pills.

Liver and kidney deficiency syndrome:

Symptoms: Joint deformities, lower back and knee weakness, dizziness and tinnitus, red tongue.

Recommended: Wangbi Granules, Zhuanggu Guanjie Pills.

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If your five internal organs are not functioning properly, just look at your five bodily fluids!

Weak kidneys – spitting:

Reference: Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet).

Weak liver – tearing:

Reference: Chaihu Shugan San (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder).

Weak heart – sweating:

Reference: Ginseng and Deer Antler Pills.

Weak spleen – excessive drooling:

Reference: Xiangsha Yangwei Pills.

Weak lungs – runny nose:

Reference: Yupingfeng granules.

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Licorice and Aconite Decoction (for cold, dampness, numbness, and pain):

Composition: Licorice root (roasted) 3 liang, Aconite root (processed, peeled, and broken) 2 pieces, Atractylodes macrocephala 3 liang, Cinnamon twig (peeled) 4 liang. Boil the above four ingredients in 6 liters of water until 3 liters remain. Strain and take 1 liter warm, three times a day. Initially, a slight sweat will relieve the symptoms and improve appetite. If the sweating stops and restlessness returns, increase the dosage to 5 he. If 1 liter is too much, 6-7 he is recommended. Decoct in water and take orally.

Explanation: This formula is derived from Guizhi Fuzi Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction), with the following ingredients removed: ginger and red dates, and Atractylodes macrocephala added. Without ginger, it would not treat vomiting, and without red dates, its effect of relieving nausea would be weak. However, when Atractylodes macrocephala and Aconite are used together, the warming and dampness-removing effects are strong. Therefore, this formula is effective for treating cold-dampness arthralgia.

The formula is as follows: Licorice and Aconite Decoction is a warming formula; the key is to use Atractylodes and Aconite together. It warms the middle jiao, promotes diuresis, and relieves exterior symptoms, effectively treating severe pain due to cold and dampness.

Original text: Article 175 of Treatise on Cold Damage: When wind and dampness attack each other, causing pain and discomfort in the joints, with pulling pain that prevents bending and stretching, and the pain worsens upon contact, accompanied by sweating, shortness of breath, difficulty urinating, aversion to wind and reluctance to remove clothing, or slight swelling of the body, the Licorice and Aconite Decoction shall be administered.

Interpretation: "Pulsating pain" describes the intense pain, like being pulled apart. "Pain intensifies with touch" indicates that the pain worsens with contact, highlighting its sensitivity. The pain in the joints is sharp and stabbing, making bending and stretching difficult; the pain intensifies with touch. Compared to the previous Guizhi Fuzi Tang syndrome, this is not only more severe but also more urgent. Because water and qi rise upwards, there is shortness of breath and difficulty urinating. Sweating and aversion to wind indicate the disease is still on the surface, but the aversion to wind to the point of not wanting to remove clothing suggests it has transformed into a superficial Yin syndrome (Shaoyin disease), presenting as superficial deficiency and cold, with severe or slight edema. This syndrome is best treated with Feicao Fuzi Tang.

Note: As can be seen from the above, Atractylodes macrocephala (or Atractylodes lancea) and Aconitum carmichaelii are essential medicines for treating cold-dampness arthralgia. When added to appropriate diaphoretic agents, they can be used to treat rheumatic joint pain with quick results. For example, "Guizhi Jia Shufu Tang, Gegen Jia Shufu Tang, Yuebi Jia Shufu Tang" are all commonly used and effective prescriptions, which should be noted.

Meridian Tropism: The syndrome of this formula belongs to the combined syndrome of Shaoyin and Taiyin.

Clinical reasoning: Key points for differentiating the syndrome of this formula: This formula is often used for diseases such as rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, senile arthritis, and osteoporosis, which present with symptoms of deficiency and cold in the exterior.

Case example: Ms. Ren, female, 33 years old, a consultation case at a factory hospital, first visit on March 25, 1966. She had been experiencing lower back pain for eight or nine years, and X-ray examination confirmed vertebral osteophyte formation and intervertebral disc degeneration.

Recent symptoms: Frequent dizziness, headache, eye distension, lower limb joint pain, numbness in the hands, general weakness, cold extremities, white and moist tongue coating, and deep and thready pulse. This belongs to the Shaoyin wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, and the treatment is to warm and transform cold and dampness, with the following prescription: Guizhi Jia Zhufu Tang: Cinnamon twig 10g, white peony root 10g, fresh ginger 10g, jujube 4 pieces, prepared licorice root 6g, Atractylodes lancea 10g, prepared aconite root 12g.

Result: After taking the medicine for 6 doses, the lower back pain was slightly reduced, and other symptoms remained unchanged. The prescription was modified by adding 12 grams of Poria cocos, and the patient continued taking it. One week later, both pain and numbness were reduced, and the original prescription was continued. When the patient returned for a follow-up visit on April 15th, the pain and numbness were no longer significant and did not worsen with changes in weather.

Note: This example is Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) with the addition of Atractylodes macrocephala and Aconitum carmichaelii. In reality, it is also Gancao Fuzi Tang (Licorice and Aconite Decoction) with the addition of Paeonia lactiflora and Ziziphus jujuba. Clinically, arthralgia often persists for a long time and is often accompanied by blood deficiency and blood stasis. Therefore, Paeonia lactiflora is added to nourish and invigorate the blood, which is beneficial for clearing the arthralgia and activating the collaterals. Clinically, Guizhi Tang with the addition of Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Aconitum carmichaelii is more commonly used.

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A calm and balanced heart is essential for a stable and steady heartbeat. Remedies for palpitations:

15g of cypress seed kernel, 20g of mountain yellow flesh, 10g of frankincense, 10g of myrrh, 20g of salvia miltiorrhiza, and 20g of acorus tatarinowii.

One dose per day, for seven days.

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I have a headache on the left side; it's due to a blockage in the liver meridian.

The headache is on the right side, indicating a blockage in the lung meridian.

Frontal headache indicates blocked stomach meridian.

Pain in the back of the head indicates a blockage in the bladder meridian.

A ring-shaped headache indicates a blockage in the spleen meridian.

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A pungent taste in the mouth often indicates lung heat.

Chewing fragrance: for severe thirst.

Sticky mouth: mostly due to damp-heat in the spleen and stomach.

A sweet taste in the mouth often indicates spleen heat combined with dampness.

A bland taste in the mouth often indicates spleen deficiency and dampness.

Sour taste in the mouth: often caused by undigested food or by dry heat.

Bad breath: Indicates excessive heat in the stomach and excessive liver fire.

Bitter taste in the mouth: This is often due to excess heat or yin deficiency with excessive fire.

Salty taste in the mouth: often indicates spleen deficiency with dampness, or kidney deficiency with excessive fire.

Dry mouth: Yin deficiency with excessive internal heat, or Yin deficiency with insufficient body fluids.

Spitting out phlegm: indicates coldness in the upper burner, or spleen deficiency.

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1. Difficulty falling asleep — An Shen Bu Nao Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

2. Insomnia and excessive dreaming — Wuling Capsules.

3. For intractable insomnia, use Zhusha Anshen Wan (朱砂安神丸).

4. Insomnia and forgetfulness — Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan (柏子养心丸).

5. Neurasthenia — Ginseng, Astragalus and Schisandra Tablets.

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The first prescription for hiccups is found in the "Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber".

For those experiencing hiccups, a decoction of tangerine peel and bamboo shavings is the main treatment.

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Ni Haixia said:

Cold limbs and irritability — coldness masking heat.

Cold limbs extending past the knees — pure Yin cold.

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First remedy for rhinitis:

Magnolia Flower Powder: — Yan Yonghe's "Yan's Formulas for Saving Lives".

It treats lung deficiency, when combined with wind, cold, dampness, and heat, causing nasal congestion, incessant runny nose, difficulty breathing, or loss of smell.

Magnolia biondii, Asarum (washed to remove soil and leaves), Ligusticum striatum (remove the root tip), Cimicifuga foetida, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Akebia trifoliata (remove the nodes), Saposhnikovia divaricata (remove the root tip), Notopterygium incisum (remove the root tip), Glycyrrhiza uralensis (processed), Angelica dahurica (equal parts).

The above ingredients are ground into a fine powder. Take two qian (approximately 6 grams) per dose, mixed with tea after meals.

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Deficiency syndrome:

Disharmony between the heart and kidneys – Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Phellodendron Formula).

Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency – Fuzi Lizhong Wan (Aconite-containing Regulating the Middle Decoction)

Liver Qi stagnation – Xiaoyao Wan (Free and Easy Wanderer Pill).

Qi and blood deficiency – Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

Excessive phlegm and dampness – Xiangsha Liujunzi Pill.

For damp-heat accumulation in the lower body – Er Miao Wan (Two Marvelous Pills).

Yin and Yang deficiency – Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill).

Kidney Qi Deficiency – Qi Ju Di Huang Wan (Lycium and Chrysanthemum Rehmannia Pill)

Deficiency of both heart and spleen – Ginseng and Spleen-Nourishing Pill.

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A good remedy for tonifying Yang – Tianhun Decoction:

12g of aconite (decocted first), 12g of dried ginger, 12g of cinnamon twig, 12g of poria cocos, 12g of ginseng, and 8g of licorice.

Indications: Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency with Cold-Dampness Syndrome. Clinical manifestations include "cold hands and feet, fatigue, drowsiness, loose stools, pale complexion and lips, weak voice and shortness of breath, poor appetite, frequent drooling, pale tongue, slippery tongue coating, and weak pulse." (Syndrome of Water-Cold, Earth-Dampness, and Wood-Depletion).

Explanation: Fire is Yang, and Yang rises in the liver and spleen. When the spleen is deficient, the liver wood cannot generate, and the warming Qi declines, so there is no source for Yang to generate and transform. The root of the spleen's deficiency lies in dampness of the earth, and the cause of dampness of the earth originates from coldness of the water. Licorice and Poria nourish the earth and drain dampness; dried ginger and aconite warm the spleen and kidneys; ginseng and cinnamon twig reach the wood and support Yang.

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If a doctor doesn't study Zhang Zhongjing, he won't have a proper understanding of the Six Channels Differentiation.

If a doctor doesn't study Zheng Qin'an, he won't pass the test on Yin-Yang, Water, and Fire.

If you are a doctor, you should not read Huang Yuanyu's works, for the Five Elements and their interactions will only lead you astray.

If a doctor does not study Zhang Xichun, he will be unable to distinguish between cold and heat, deficiency and excess.

If a doctor doesn't read Wang Qingren's works, he'll have difficulty recognizing blood stasis in his body.

If you don't study Tang Rongchuan's teachings, you'll be more likely to become a specialist in treating serious illnesses and blood disorders.

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Knees cracking:

Syndrome type: Kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome

Symptoms: soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, fatigue, tinnitus, frequent urination at night, and fixed pain.

Recommendation: Teng Huang Jian Gu Wan (藤黄健骨丸).

Syndrome type: Blood deficiency and blood stasis syndrome

Symptoms: pale complexion, dizziness, palpitations, scanty menstruation, numbness in limbs, and difficulty in flexing and extending joints.

Recommended: Chicken Blood Vine Granules.

How to choose?

In the early stages, when symptoms are mild, you can take: Chicken Blood Vine Granules. If the symptoms are more severe, with obvious soreness and pain in the knees, especially when going up and down stairs, choose: Tenghuang Jian Gu Wan (藤黄健骨丸).

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Joint swelling, stiffness, and pain:

15g of Piper kadsura, 15g of Trachelospermum jasminoides, 15g of Spatholobus suberectus, 10g of Morus alba twigs, and 10g of Clematis chinensis.

Usage: Decocted in water and taken orally.

Efficacy: Dispels wind and dampness, unblocks meridians and relieves pain. It can improve pain and stiffness caused by blocked meridians in the joints.

Suitable for: joint pain, swelling, and pain that is migratory and causes difficulty in flexion and extension.

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The Qianjin Xiaoke Formula is used to treat diabetes.

From: Sun Simiao's *Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Pieces of Gold*

Ginseng and Poria cocos, 9 grams each; Coptis chinensis, 6 grams; Gypsum, 15 grams; Polygonatum odoratum, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Trichosanthes kirilowii root, 12 grams each.

Diagnosis: Excessive heat in the stomach and intestines.

Clinical application: Type II diabetes. For those experiencing dry mouth, bitter taste, excessive appetite, and frequent hunger.

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Nineteen kinds of traditional Chinese medicine for spleen deficiency:

Li Dongyuan, one of the four famous medical scientists of the Jin and Yuan dynasties, believed that the spleen and stomach are the source of nourishing vital energy and the pivot of the rise and fall of essence and qi. Internal damage to the spleen and stomach will lead to a hundred diseases.

Because the spleen is the source of qi and blood and the foundation of postnatal health, it plays an important role in the digestion and absorption of food. Therefore, many diseases are related to spleen deficiency.

Spleen deficiency is a unique term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to a series of symptoms caused by spleen deficiency, including syndromes such as "spleen qi deficiency, spleen yang deficiency, sinking of middle qi, and spleen failing to control blood." Different syndromes correspond to different treatment methods.

There are many traditional Chinese medicines for strengthening the spleen and stomach, and different medicines differ in their efficacy or focus. Therefore, the choice of medicine must be based on the patient's own symptoms. Only with accurate diagnosis can the right medicine be prescribed, avoiding blind or irregular use. Below, Yixian Pharmacist introduces common syndromes of spleen deficiency and corresponding traditional Chinese medicines for your reference.

1. Spleen Qi deficiency:

The spleen's function is to ascend, transporting the essence and fluids from food to the lungs, and then distributing them to other organs to generate blood and qi, which nourish the whole body.

Spleen deficiency refers to insufficient spleen qi. When the spleen is deficient, the spleen qi is unable to ascend and clear qi, resulting in fatigue, weakness, reluctance to speak, and a sallow complexion. Insufficient spleen qi also reduces the efficiency of digesting and transporting the essence of food and water, leading to abdominal distension, loose stools, and poor appetite.

Main symptom characteristics:

Symptoms include abdominal bloating, loose stools, poor appetite, fatigue, shortness of breath, and reluctance to speak. Eating cold foods or traditional Chinese medicine can easily lead to bloating or diarrhea.

At this point, you should take Sijunzi Decoction. Sijunzi Decoction is a famous ancient prescription, which consists of four Chinese herbs: ginseng (later generations often use "codonopsis" instead), atractylodes macrocephala, poria cocos, and (prepared) licorice.

In this formula: Ginseng, which greatly replenishes vital energy and strengthens the spleen and stomach, serves as the principal herb; Atractylodes macrocephala, which strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness to aid digestion, serves as the assistant herb; Poria cocos, which drains dampness and strengthens the spleen, serves as the adjuvant herb; and Glycyrrhiza uralensis, which both enhances the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing the middle jiao and harmonizes the effects of the other herbs, serves as the guiding herb. The four herbs work together to replenish qi and strengthen the spleen. This formula is mainly used to treat spleen and stomach qi deficiency, poor appetite, and loose stools.

Why is it called the Four Gentlemen Decoction? Because all four herbs are sweet, warm, and mild in nature, neither hot nor dry, exerting their effects moderately, their nourishing properties as gentle as a gentleman. The Four Gentlemen Decoction is the foundational formula for tonifying Qi, and also the ancestral formula for tonifying Qi. Many later formulas for tonifying Qi and strengthening the spleen are derived from it.

Some patients not only have weak spleen and stomach but also food stagnation. In this case, it is necessary to consider both strengthening the spleen and eliminating food stagnation. Jianpi Wan (健脾丸) is a traditional Chinese medicine for treating spleen deficiency and food stagnation. Jianpi Wan is composed of six herbs: Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Citrus reticulata peel, Crataegus pinnatifida, Hordeum vulgare malt, and Citrus aurantium. In addition to strengthening the spleen, it focuses on eliminating food stagnation, regulating qi, and stimulating appetite. It combines elimination and tonification, with tonification as the main focus.

Of course, there are many other prepared medicines used clinically for spleen deficiency and food stagnation syndrome, such as Jianwei Xiaoshi tablets, Qipi pills, and Xiangsha Zhishu pills. If the spleen deficiency is not severe, Jianwei Xiaoshi tablets are sufficient. If the spleen deficiency is more severe and there is significant indigestion, Qipi pills will have a better effect in strengthening the spleen, replenishing qi, promoting digestion, and harmonizing the stomach. If spleen deficiency and food stagnation cause qi stagnation, it is necessary to strengthen the function of promoting qi circulation and relieving stagnation; Xiangsha Zhishu pills are quite effective in this case.

2. Spleen deficiency with dampness retention:

Prolonged spleen deficiency leads to a decline in the spleen's ability to transform and transport fluids. This stagnation of fluids, in turn, further hinders the spleen's function, a condition known as "dampness trapping the spleen." Consequently, various symptoms of spleen deficiency and internal dampness manifest.

Main symptom characteristics:

In addition to symptoms of spleen deficiency, there are also symptoms such as heaviness in the limbs, edema, loose stools, and a swollen tongue with serrated edges.

At this time, it is necessary not only to replenish qi and strengthen the spleen, but also to resolve dampness. Shenling Baizhu Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine for treating spleen deficiency with dampness. It is based on the Sijunzi Wan formula with the addition of yam, white hyacinth bean, lotus seed, coix seed, amomum, and platycodon. Therefore, in addition to strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, it also has diuretic and swelling-reducing effects. It is mainly used to treat spleen deficiency with dampness, fatigue, poor appetite, and loose stools.

When the spleen fails to function properly, dampness accumulates internally, which can lead to phlegm production. This is known as "prolonged dampness generating phlegm," and symptoms may include chest and abdominal distension, loss of appetite, and vomiting. In such cases, a treatment approach that strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness, and eliminates phlegm is necessary. Xiangsha Liujunzi Wan is a very good traditional Chinese medicine for this purpose. It is based on the Sijunzi Tang formula with the addition of tangerine peel, pinellia, costus root, and amomum. Costus root is aromatic and invigorates the spleen; amomum strengthens the spleen and stomach, making it a key herb for invigorating the spleen and regulating the stomach, especially suitable for those with cold-dampness stagnation. This formula tonifies qi and replenishes the middle jiao, resolves phlegm, and relieves adverse qi flow. It is mainly used to treat spleen and stomach qi deficiency, internal phlegm production, vomiting, epigastric fullness, loss of appetite, emaciation, fatigue, or qi deficiency with edema.

3. Spleen failing to control blood:

The spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood. When the spleen is healthy, qi and blood are abundant and qi can play a consolidating role. If the spleen qi is deficient to the point that it cannot control the blood, symptoms of spleen failing to control blood will appear.

Main symptom characteristics:

In addition to symptoms of spleen deficiency, there are also hematuria, hematochezia, menorrhagia in women, metrorrhagia, pale complexion, shortness of breath and palpitations, insomnia and dreaminess, dizziness and vertigo.

At this point, it's not only necessary to tonify the spleen and replenish qi, but also to nourish the blood. The renowned "Gui Pi Wan" is a famous formula for tonifying qi and replenishing blood, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the heart. Gui Pi Wan is based on the Si Jun Zi Wan formula with the addition of Astragalus membranaceus, Angelica sinensis, Polygala tenuifolia, Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, Longan aril, Aucklandia lappa, and Jujube. Therefore, in addition to tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen, Gui Pi Wan also has the effects of nourishing qi and blood, calming the mind, and is used for deficiency of both heart and spleen, shortness of breath, palpitations, insomnia, excessive dreaming, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

Bazhen Wan is also a famous formula for replenishing qi and blood. Its formula is a combination of Sijunzi Tang and Siwu Tang. It replenishes both qi and blood and is used for deficiency of both qi and blood, sallow complexion, poor appetite, weakness of limbs, and excessive menstruation. Shiquan Dabu Wan is based on the formula of Bazhen Wan, with the addition of roasted astragalus and cinnamon. It has a stronger effect in replenishing qi and blood than Bazhen Wan. Bazhen Wan is a mild tonifying formula for qi and blood, while Shiquan Dabu Wan is a warm tonifying formula for qi and blood.

4. Spleen Qi sinking:

Spleen Qi sinking refers to a deficiency of spleen Qi, to the point that it is unable to hold the Qi in place, and the Qi in the middle Qi is unable to rise, so the Qi sinks instead.

Main symptom characteristics:

In addition to symptoms of spleen deficiency, there are also symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal heaviness, chronic diarrhea, insufficient Qi, gastroptosis, rectal prolapse, and uterine prolapse in women.

In addition to strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, this also involves raising yang and lifting prolapse. Buzhong Yiqi Wan (补中益气丸) is a classic Chinese patent medicine that replenishes the middle jiao and replenishes qi, raising yang and lifting prolapse. It is based on the Sijunzi Wan (四君子丸) formula, with the removal of Poria cocos and the addition of Astragalus membranaceus (黄芪), Angelica sinensis (当归), Cimicifuga foetida (生麻), Bupleurum chinense (柴胡), Citrus reticulata (陈皮), Zingiber officinale (生姜), and Ziziphus jujuba (大枣). Cimicifuga foetida and Bupleurum chinense raise yang qi, while Citrus reticulata regulates qi and harmonizes the stomach. Together, these herbs replenish the middle jiao and replenish qi, raising yang and lifting prolapse. It is used for spleen and stomach weakness, qi sinking, fatigue, poor appetite, abdominal distension, gastroptosis, rectal prolapse, and uterine prolapse.

5. Spleen Yang Deficiency:

Long-term spleen deficiency, coupled with dietary imbalances, excessive consumption of raw and cold foods, overwork, or worry damaging the spleen, can lead to spleen dysfunction, internal generation of cold and dampness, and further development into spleen yang deficiency.

Main symptom characteristics:

In addition to symptoms of spleen deficiency, there are also manifestations such as abdominal pain due to cold, preference for warmth and pressure, cold limbs, loose and watery stools, and pale and swollen tongue with teeth marks.

For those with spleen yang deficiency, Lizhong Wan is recommended. Lizhong Wan replaces Poria cocos in Sijunzi Wan with prepared ginger. Prepared ginger directly enters the spleen and stomach, warming the middle jiao, dispelling cold, and strengthening the stomach. It is used for vomiting and diarrhea, chest fullness and abdominal pain, and indigestion caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.

Fuzi Lizhong Wan (附子理中丸) is based on the Lizhong Wan formula with the addition of aconite root. Aconite is a potent medicine for restoring Yang Qi and dispelling Yin cold, therefore Fuzi Lizhong Wan has a stronger cold-dispelling effect than Lizhong Wan. Of course, for those who are weak and cannot tolerate tonics, it is advisable to start with a small dose to avoid causing internal heat.

6. Spleen Yin Deficiency:

There is both yang deficiency and yin deficiency. Yang deficiency is due to insufficient internal fire, which cannot warm the muscles and internal organs, resulting in a decrease in the body's ability to resist cold. Yin deficiency is due to insufficient "water" in the body, which cannot properly nourish the internal organs, making it easy to generate heat through friction. Therefore, people with yin deficiency often have internal heat, which manifests as hot palms and soles, dry mouth and tongue, or constipation.

Main symptom characteristics:

Symptoms include hot palms and soles, dry mouth and throat, loss of appetite, burning sensation in the stomach, and constipation.

For spleen yin deficiency, the treatment should focus on strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, nourishing yin and increasing fluids. The appropriate herbs to use are sweet and mild moistening herbs such as yam, polygonatum, euryale seed, hyacinth bean, north ginseng, ophiopogon japonicus, dendrobium, and licorice, or the Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Decoction.

Yangweishu Capsules have the effects of nourishing yin and stomach, regulating qi and harmonizing the middle jiao. They are composed of Codonopsis pilosula, Citrus reticulata peel, Polygonatum sibiricum (steamed), Dioscorea opposita, Scrophularia ningpoensis, Prunus mume, Crataegus pinnatifida, Adenophora stricta, Zingiber officinale, Cuscuta chinensis, and Atractylodes macrocephala. They are used for chronic gastritis, characterized by burning sensation and dull pain in the stomach.

Buyi Zisheng Wan is based on the "Sijunzi Tang" formula, with the addition of: white hyacinth bean, yam, hawthorn, medicated leaven, malt, lotus seed, coix seed, fox nut, alisma, cardamom, tangerine peel, patchouli, platycodon, and coptis. It nourishes yin and replenishes qi, regulating the spleen and stomach. It is used for chest tightness and nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, and loose stools caused by spleen and stomach weakness.

If constipation is severe, you can consider Ma Ren Zi Pi Wan (麻仁滋脾丸), which is composed of rhubarb (processed), hemp seed, immature bitter orange, magnolia bark, bitter almond, apricot kernel, angelica root, and white peony root. It has the functions of moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, strengthening the stomach and aiding digestion. It is used for abdominal distension, constipation, loss of appetite, and restlessness.

7. Spleen deficiency diarrhea:

When the spleen is deficient, it will cause dysfunction in the digestion and absorption of food and water, resulting in undigested and unabsorbed food being excreted in its original form with the feces, thus causing loose stools.

Main symptom characteristics:

Symptoms include diarrhea, bloating, sticky stools, and early morning diarrhea.

Si Shen Wan (Four Gods Pill) has a good effect on "diarrhea at dawn" caused by spleen and kidney yang deficiency.

Gubenyichang tablets have the functions of strengthening the spleen and warming the kidneys, astringing the intestines and stopping diarrhea. They are also used for diarrhea caused by spleen and kidney yang deficiency.

"Bupi Yichang Wan" consists of two layers. The outer layer is composed of "Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula, Amomum villosum, Paeonia lactiflora, Angelica sinensis, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Cinnamomum cassia"; the inner layer is composed of "vinegar-processed Corydalis yanhusuo, litchi seed, prepared ginger, prepared licorice root, Saposhnikovia divaricata, Aucklandia lappa, salt-processed Psoralea corylifolia, and calcined red ochre". It has the functions of tonifying the middle energizer and replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and astringing the intestines to stop diarrhea. It is used for spleen deficiency diarrhea, clinically manifested as diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and borborygmus.

In short, a weak spleen and stomach can lead to a host of illnesses. Therefore, maintaining good health requires prioritizing the nourishment of the spleen and stomach. As the saying goes, food therapy is worse than medication; thus, regular dietary adjustments are crucial. Combining these with exercise and emotional regulation will further benefit spleen and stomach health. If these methods are ineffective, medication may be necessary. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for diagnosis and treatment based on specific symptoms for optimal results.

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10 symptoms of spleen and stomach weakness:

Spleen and stomach weakness is a common digestive system disorder, often manifesting as loss of appetite, abdominal distension and loose stools, fatigue, and indigestion. Treatment plans vary depending on the specific symptoms. Below are 10 symptoms of spleen and stomach weakness and their corresponding treatment plans.

Category 1: Weak spleen and stomach, sinking of middle qi, fatigue, poor appetite, and abdominal distension. Treatment plan: It is necessary to regulate and tonify the spleen and stomach, and replenish qi and raise yang. You can refer to Buzhong Yiqi Wan (补中益气丸), which contains ingredients such as astragalus, codonopsis, and atractylodes macrocephala, and has the effects of tonifying the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and raising yang.

Category 2: Weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, qi deficiency with excessive phlegm, abdominal distension and loose stools. Treatment plan: It is necessary to tonify the spleen and replenish qi, and dry dampness and resolve phlegm. You can refer to using Liu Jun Zi Wan (Six Gentlemen Decoction), which contains ginseng, atractylodes macrocephala, poria cocos and other ingredients, and has the effects of tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi, and drying dampness and resolving phlegm.

Category 3: Weak spleen and stomach, excessive dampness, intestinal flora imbalance, Helicobacter pylori positive, bad breath, diarrhea, indigestion, and poor nutrient absorption. Treatment plan: Strengthen the spleen and protect the intestines, eliminate dampness and nourish the intestines. You can consider using Jinmianyou, which contains ingredients such as Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron chinense, and Scutellaria baicalensis, which have the effects of strengthening the spleen and protecting the intestines, eliminating dampness and nourishing the intestines.

Category 4: Vomiting, diarrhea, chest fullness, abdominal pain, and indigestion caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and cold. Treatment plan: It requires warming the middle jiao and dispelling cold, and tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen. You can refer to Lizhong Wan, which contains ginseng, dried ginger, aconite, and other ingredients, and has the effects of warming the middle jiao and dispelling cold, and tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen.

Category 5: Abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and borborygmus caused by diarrhea due to spleen deficiency; Requires: Tonifying the middle energizer and replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and astringing the intestines to stop diarrhea. Reference: Bupi Yichang Wan (Spleen-Tonifying and Intestine-Benefiting Pill).

Bupi Yichang Wan (补脾益肠丸) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine formula, suitable for symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and borborygmus caused by spleen deficiency and diarrhea. Its main ingredients include Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis, which have the effects of tonifying the middle energizer, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and astringing the intestines to stop diarrhea.

Category 6: Shortness of breath, palpitations, insomnia, excessive dreaming, dizziness, weakness in the limbs, and loss of appetite caused by deficiency of both heart and spleen and spleen failing to control blood; Requires: Tonifying Qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the heart. Reference: Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

Gui Pi Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine formula mainly used for symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, and loss of appetite caused by deficiency of both heart and spleen and spleen failing to control blood. Its main ingredients include Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, Codonopsis pilosula, and Lycium barbarum, which have the effects of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the heart.

Category 7: Weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, loose stools; Requires: Tonifying Qi and strengthening the spleen. Reference: Sijunzi Wan (Four Gentlemen Decoction).

Sijunzi Wan is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine formula, suitable for symptoms such as spleen and stomach weakness, poor appetite, and loose stools. Its main ingredients include ginseng, atractylodes macrocephala, poria cocos, and ginger, which have the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen.

Category 8: Weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, loose stools, shortness of breath, cough, and fatigue. These symptoms are mainly caused by spleen deficiency and weak qi, and insufficient lung qi. Shenling Baizhu Powder can be used, with Baizhu, prepared licorice root, Poria, Pinellia, licorice root, and cinnamon twig as the main ingredients. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, drying dampness and resolving phlegm, warming the middle and dispelling cold. It can regulate the spleen and stomach, moisten the lungs and stop coughing, enhance physical constitution, and improve the above symptoms.

Category 9: Spleen and stomach weakness, spleen and stomach deficiency and cold conditioning, stomach cold, stomach bloating and indigestion, various types of gastritis repair and conditioning, sallow complexion, poor appetite, weakness in the limbs, dispelling cold and generating warmth. These symptoms are mainly caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, and stagnation of cold and dampness. Taiwei Powder can be used, composed of aconite, licorice, atractylodes macrocephala, alisma, poria cocos, dried ginger, cardamom, cinnamon twig, and tangerine peel, etc. It has the effects of warming the middle and dispelling cold, strengthening the spleen and warming the stomach, removing dampness and resolving phlegm, improving spleen and stomach cold and dampness, promoting digestion and absorption, strengthening the body, and conditioning the above symptoms.

Category 10: Qi and blood deficiency, palpitations, insomnia, poor appetite and fatigue, sallow complexion, scanty and pale menstrual flow. These symptoms are mainly caused by qi and blood deficiency. Renshen Guipi Wan (Ginseng and Spleen-Nourishing Pill) can be used. Composed of ginseng, atractylodes macrocephala, poria cocos, licorice root, jujube, and longan pulp, it has the effects of invigorating qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the heart, calming the mind and promoting sleep. It can replenish qi and blood, regulate the spleen and stomach, soothe the nerves, and improve the above symptoms. This formula is especially suitable for women to regulate menstrual irregularities and anemia.

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Spleen deficiency:

Symptoms: Loss of appetite, weakness in the limbs, bloating and indigestion caused by spleen deficiency.

Reference: Sijunzi Pill.

Weak spleen and stomach with excessive dampness:

Symptoms: Loose stools that stick to the toilet, lethargy, diarrhea or constipation.

Reference: Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder.

Spleen deficiency and excessive dampness:

Symptoms: If dampness remains in the body for a long time and is not cleared in time, it can accumulate into phlegm. At this time, in addition to spleen deficiency and heavy dampness, you will often have phlegm in your throat and even edema.

Reference: Er Chen Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Liver stagnation:

Reference: Xiaoyao Wan (逍遥丸).

Manifestations: It mainly has the effects of harmonizing the liver and spleen, strengthening the spleen and nourishing blood. It is effective for conditions such as loss of appetite, weakness of the spleen and stomach, irregular menstruation, and emotional instability caused by liver stagnation.

Liver stagnation:

Reference: Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pill).

Symptoms: It has a stronger effect on soothing the liver, and is effective for chest and abdominal pain, lower abdominal pain, food stagnation and vomiting, abdominal distension and chest tightness caused by liver stagnation.

Liver fire excess:

Reference: Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

Symptoms: Prolonged liver stagnation can easily lead to internal heat, resulting in symptoms such as bitter taste in the mouth, bad breath, dry eyes, or general heatiness.

Kidney Yin Deficiency:

Symptoms include: hot flashes in the palms, soles, and chest; night sweats; insomnia; lower back and knee weakness; and in some cases, excessive thinking, strong libido, and restlessness.

Reference: Liuwei Dihuang Pills.

Kidney Yang Deficiency:

Symptoms include: feeling cold, cold limbs, low libido, lack of worldly desires, and frequent urination at night.

Reference: Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (桂附地黄丸).

Kidney essence deficiency:

Manifestations: The kidneys are responsible for storing essence and development. There may be problems such as premature aging, premature graying of hair, low sperm count, and lower back pain and weakness.

Reference: Wuzi Yanzong Wan (五子衍宗丸).

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Cold medicine:

1. Yinqiao tablets.

2. Shuanghuanglian oral liquid.

3. Xiao Chai Hu Granules.

Heat-clearing medicine:

1. Huanglian Shangqing Pills.

2. Niuhuang Shangqing Wan (牛黄上清丸).

3. Niuhuang Qingxin Wan (牛黄清心丸).

4. Niuhuang Jiedu Pills.

5. Oral liquid for clearing heat and detoxifying.

Digestive medicine:

1 , Howamaru.

2 , Oyama Umaru.

3. Xiangsha Hei-gi-gan.

4. Xiangsha Yangwei Pills.

5. Shikunshimaru.

6 , Richunmaru.

Sedatives:

1. Jujube Seed Tranquilizer Pills.

2. Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan (柏子养心丸).

3. Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill.

Tonifying herbs:

1. Liuwei Dihuang Pills.

2. Maiwei Dihuang Pills.

3. Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Cinnamon Formula).

4. Shi Quan Da Bu Wan (Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill).

5. Buzhong Yiqi Wan (Supplement the Middle and Benefit the Qi Pill).

Laxatives:

1. Hemp Seed Intestinal Cleansing Pills.

2. Cistanche laxative oral liquid.

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1. Clogged upper burner, unable to sleep:

Symptoms include: insomnia with tossing and turning at night, accompanied by chest tightness, general weakness, and frequent illnesses. This is often due to problems with the heart and lungs in the upper body.

Cause: The heart governs the spirit, and the lungs govern qi. When the qi and blood in the body cannot circulate smoothly, the spirit loses its nourishment, thus leading to insomnia.

Reference: Huangqi Shengmai Yin (Astragalus Decoction for Promoting Vital Energy).

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2. Blockage in the middle burner (middle burner), causing hair loss:

Symptoms: Hair falling out in clumps, accompanied by poor digestion and loose stools.

Reason: The spleen is the source of qi and blood, and hair is an extension of blood. If the spleen and stomach are blocked by damp heat or cold dampness, the hair will not be nourished and will easily fall out.

Reference: Xiangsha Yangwei Pills.

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3. Clogged lower abdomen, resulting in more gray hair:

Symptoms include more gray hair than peers, lower back pain, poor memory, and insomnia.

Cause: It is mostly due to the liver and kidneys in the lower abdomen. The liver stores blood and the kidneys store essence. When both essence and blood are deficient, a person ages quickly.

Reference: Gui Shao Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Angelica Sinensis Formula).

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For rheumatoid arthritis with joint pain and difficulty in flexing and extending the fingers, the following formula can be used: Bi Decoction combined with Baihu Decoction plus Cinnamon Twig Decoction.

Composition: 12g of Fangji (Stephania tetrandra), 10g of Xingren (Prunus armeniaca), 15g of Huashi (Talcum), 10g of Lianqiao (Forsythia suspensa), 10g of Shanzhi (Gardenia jasminoides), 15g of Yiyiren (Coix lacryma-jobi), 10g of Banxia (Pinellia ternata), 10g of Wancanju (Silkworm excrement) (wrapped and decocted), 10g of Chixiaodoupi (Red adzuki bean skin), 30g of Shigao (Gypsum) (decocted first), 10g of Zhimu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides), 15g of Jingmi (Japonica rice), and 6g of Guizhi (Cinnamomum cassia).

Efficacy: Clears heat and unblocks meridians, dispels wind and eliminates dampness.

Used for: rheumatic fever and arthralgia.

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Atrophic gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, chronic gastroenteritis, digestive tract abnormalities:

20g of ginseng, 6g of licorice, 15g of atractylodes macrocephala, 12g of yam, 10g of dried tangerine peel, 10g of amomum villosum, 10g of coix seed, 15g of white hyacinth bean, 15g of lotus seed, 10g of platycodon grandiflorus, 10g of poria cocos, and 10g of astragalus membranaceus.

Suitable for: Stomach pain, bloating, acid reflux, and heartburn caused by weak spleen and stomach.

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Lower back pain, leg pain, buttock pain:

Astragalus membranaceus 30g, Ligusticum chuanxiong 15g, Achyranthes bidentata 10g, Panax notoginseng 6g, Angelica pubescens 10g, Pueraria lobata 20g, Spatholobus suberectus 10g.

Efficacy: Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain, relaxes muscles and promotes blood circulation, and removes blood stasis.

Suitable for people with cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, and pain in the lower back, legs, and buttocks caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis.

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Cold and dampness obstructing the meridians:

Formula: Drynaria fortunei 15g, Angelica pubescens 15g, Achyranthes bidentata 15g, Dipsacus asper 15g, Pheretima aspergillum 12g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 10g, Ligusticum chuanxiong 10g, Zingiber officinale 10g, Clematis chinensis 15g, Taxillus chinensis 10g, Cervi cornu gelatin 10g.

Efficacy: Promotes blood circulation, removes cold and dampness.

Suitable for: lumbar disc herniation, cervical spondylosis, bone hyperplasia, and joint pain.

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Tongue cracks:

For deficiency of essence and cracks – Five-Seed Progeny Pill.

Blood deficiency and cracked skin – Bazhen Pill.

Yin deficiency with cracks – Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Phellodendron Formula).

Yang deficiency with cracks – Zhenwu Decoction.

White tongue – Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Red tongue – Liuwei Dihuang Pills.

Tongue fissures – Wuzi Yanzong Wan (Five Seeds Progeny Pill).

Tongue-side drum - Xiaoyao San.

Concave in the middle of the tongue – Sijunzi Decoction.

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White tongue – Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula):

Symptoms: cold hands and feet, cold pain in the lower back and knees, aversion to cold, clear urine, loose and unformed stools, and lethargy.

Cause: A white tongue usually indicates yang deficiency and dampness. When yang energy is deficient, it cannot evaporate and transform excess water in the body, causing dampness to overflow and rise to the tongue.

Red tongue – Liuwei Dihuang Pills:

Symptoms include: hot palms and soles, restlessness and difficulty falling asleep, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, night sweats, mouth ulcers, yellow urine, and constipation.

Cause: A red tongue is usually caused by yin deficiency and excessive yang. When yin is deficient, it cannot suppress the excessive yang fire, which leads to the upward flaring of deficient fire and burning the tongue.

Tongue fissures – Wuzi Yanzong Wan (Five Seeds Progeny Pill):

Symptoms include: weakness in the hands and feet, premature graying of hair, tinnitus, memory loss, blurred vision, insomnia and vivid dreams, or being easily startled.

Cause: Cracks on the tongue are usually caused by insufficient kidney essence. Insufficient kidney essence cannot nourish the tongue, and the tongue is like soil that has lost its nourishment, resulting in cracks.

Tongue-side drum - Xiaoyao San:

Symptoms include: chest tightness and shortness of breath, depression and anxiety, menstrual irregularities, abdominal bloating after eating even a small amount, decreased appetite, and lethargy.

Cause: The sides of the tongue are the reflex zone of the liver. A swollen tongue side usually indicates abnormal liver qi flow, which causes qi stagnation and pushes the tongue up, forming a swollen shape.

Concave tongue – Sijunzi Decoction:

Symptoms: Diarrhea after eating cold food, shortness of breath and fatigue, decreased appetite, indigestion, weight loss, and loose, unformed stools.

Cause: The middle of the tongue is the reflex zone of the spleen and stomach. When the spleen and stomach are deficient, their digestive function declines and they are unable to transform food into qi and blood, resulting in malnourishment of the tongue and the appearance of depressions.

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For weak spleen and stomach — Sijunzi Pill.

Atrophic gastritis — Moluodan.

Gastric erosion ——————— Nourishing Stomach Comfort Capsules

Chronic gastritis — Buzhong Yiqi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Duodenal ulcer — He Wei Pian (a traditional Chinese medicine).

Gastroesophageal reflux — Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pill).

Chronic colitis — Xiao Jian Zhong Granules

Acute gastritis — Xiangsha Yangwei Granules

Reflux esophagitis — Puyuan Hewei Capsules.

Spleen and stomach deficiency and cold — Fuzi Lizhong Wan (Aconite-containing Regulating the Middle Decoction).

Strong spleen but weak stomach — Ginseng Spleen-Strengthening Pills

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Excessive stomach heat — bitter taste and bad breath.

Lung Yin deficiency — nosebleeds.

Weak spleen and stomach — pale lips.

Dryness and heat in the lungs — red nose.

Spleen and stomach disharmony — acid reflux in the mouth.

Insufficient blood flow to the heart — causing a dry, swollen tongue.

An internal fire manifests as a red tongue.

Body congestion — blue veins under the tongue.

Insufficient liver blood leads to dry eyes.

Liver Qi stagnation — causing watery eyes.

Excessive liver fire — red and swollen eyes.

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Indigestion, weak spleen and stomach, bloating:

Composition: 10 grams each of dried tangerine peel, immature bitter orange peel, magnolia bark, cyperus rhizome, and white peony root ; 6 grams each of costus root , amomum villosum, and licorice root .

Efficacy: Regulates Qi and harmonizes the stomach, eliminates bloating.

Suitable for: Stomach bloating caused by weak spleen and stomach and poor qi circulation.

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Four types of frequent urination at night:

1. Kidney Yang Deficiency Type:

Frequent and clear urination at night, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, coldness and aversion to cold, cold hands and feet, and shortness of breath upon exertion.

2. Spleen deficiency with dampness:

Frequent urination, copious and cloudy urine, often accompanied by dizziness, lightheadedness, and loss of appetite.

3. Damp-heat accumulation type:

Frequent urination at night, yellow urine with an unusual odor, accompanied by bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, irritability, and thirst.

4. Liver Qi Stagnation Type:

Increased urination at night, emotional distress, depression, irritability, and chest and rib pain.

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1. Excessive liver fire:

I can't sleep and wake up around 3 or 5 AM. I need to clear liver fire—Danzhi Xiaoyao Wan (丹栀逍遥丸).

2. Qi and blood deficiency:

Having many dreams. Nourishing blood and replenishing qi—Buzhong Yiqi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

3. Spleen Yang Deficiency:

Rong Fuxing was half asleep and half awake. Strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach—Fuzi Lizhong Wan (Aconite-containing Formula for Regulating the Middle Jiao).

4. Deficiency of essence and blood:

Sleep is restless and you keep waking up. Nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing essence and blood—Kidney-tonifying and Qi-boosting capsules.

5. Liver Qi stagnation:

Difficulty falling asleep, awake all night. Soothe the liver and regulate Qi—Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pill).

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Signs of poor liver function:

1. Dull, yellowish skin with spots, indicating liver stagnation and spleen deficiency — Xiaoyao Wan (Free and Easy Wanderer Pill).

2. Dry, itchy eyes and dark circles under the eyes indicate insufficient liver blood — Mingmu Dihuang Pills.

3. Frequent irritability and anger due to liver stagnation transforming into fire – Danzhi Xiaoyao San (丹栀逍遥散).

4. Difficulty falling asleep, vivid dreams, and easy awakening; liver blood deficiency – Cinnabar Tranquilizing Pills.

5. Dull, brittle nails with vertical ridges indicate insufficient liver blood – Bazhen Pill.

6. For those prone to internal heat, dry mouth, bitter taste, bad breath, and excessive liver fire – Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

7. Abdominal bloating, belching, and flatulence; relieve stagnation of Qi and blood — Liver-Soothing and Stomach-Strengthening Pills.

8. Hair loss and gray hair, due to insufficient liver blood — Nourishing Blood and Promoting Hair Growth Capsules.

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Clear fluids rise and spread throughout the body as defensive qi, while turbid fluids descend to the bladder as urine!

Yang can generate Yin, Yin can generate body fluids, body fluids can transform into Qi, and Qi can spread and transform!

In nature, sunlight shines onto the earth. Similarly, in medicine, the heart fire should also descend to provide warmth to the whole body. The heart can be likened to a boiler room or heating center. The heart, like the sun, burns heat day and night, trying to deliver warmth to the earth, the home of the kidneys. However, this warmth must pass through the gastrointestinal tract, which is part of the middle jiao (middle burner). It is often affected by "dampness stagnation, food stagnation, blood stasis, qi stagnation, and fire stagnation," which can frequently obstruct the path of the heart fire to the kidneys.

It warms and invigorates the middle burner, removes dampness and nourishes yin!

The body has two types of fluids: one is turbid fluid, also called dampness; the other is good fluid, called qi, blood, and body fluids. If the body's yang qi is insufficient, the fluids cannot evaporate and vaporize normally, resulting in excess dampness and a deficiency in qi, blood, and body fluids. Our approach to regulating the body is to replenish yang and eliminate dampness, thereby generating qi, blood, and body fluids. Once you replenish yang qi, the dampness will evaporate and be expelled from the body. However, this reduces the body's total fluid volume, leading to insufficient blood volume, causing dryness and internal heat. Therefore, it's necessary to replenish body fluids to nourish yin, restoring the body to normal. It's like changing the water in a fish tank; you must first remove the dirty water and then add clean water for the fish to survive!

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1. When cold air enters the body, there is a lot of nasal discharge and cold in the lungs — Xinling Granules.

2. Oily skin on both sides of the nose, heartburn, bad breath, and frequent toothache — Danwei Xiaoyao Pills.

3. Dry nose with slight bleeding — Tongyi Lifeng Pills.

4. Night sweats, lung yin deficiency, frequent nosebleeds — Baihe Gujin Tablets.

Lower back pain, leg pain, and frequent muscle cramps:

Formula: 12g of white peony root, 10g each of eucommia bark, salvia miltiorrhiza, dipsacus root, and achyranthes root, and 6g of licorice root.

Suitable for: Lower back pain, leg weakness, leg cramps, arm pain, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, and forgetfulness caused by liver and kidney deficiency.

Usage: Boil in water and drink as tea.

Efficacy: Removes blood stasis and relieves pain, nourishes the liver and kidneys, and strengthens muscles and bones.

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Ten methods of processing traditional Chinese medicine:

Pao means to fry with sand, such as in the case of frying aconite.

顿 (dùn) means to burn or calcify, as in the example of calcining dragon bones.

Cicadas are boiled in water, such as in cicada-seed cakes.

Burning refers to carbonization, such as in the case of Eucommia ulmoides charcoal.

To fry means to cook in oil, such as frying whole scorpions.

"炙" means to roast over a fire, as in the example of roasted licorice root.

To bake or roast is to remove oil, such as in the case of baking frankincense.

"Chui" refers to striking medicinal herbs with a stick to extract their frost, such as in the case of perilla seed frost.

"打" means to crush hard objects or seeds, such as crushing Schisandra chinensis or gypsum.

"Fei" refers to machine-ground minerals, such as talc.

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1. Spleen deficiency with excessive phlegm – Xiangsha Liujun Pill.

The patient suffers from spleen and stomach deficiency, excessive dampness, a white tongue coating, numerous teeth marks, and indigestion.

2. Deficiency of both heart and spleen – Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

They prefer warmth and dislike cold; eating cold foods causes diarrhea, loose stools, and indigestion.

3. Dampness in the spleen and stomach – Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder.

Stools are wet and heavy, unformed, bloated after eating, and have many teeth marks.

4. Spleen and stomach deficiency and cold – Fuzi Lizhong Wan (Aconite-containing Regulating the Middle Decoction).

They prefer warmth and dislike cold; eating cold foods causes diarrhea, loose stools, and indigestion.

5. For spleen deficiency – Buzhong Yiqi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Fatigue, excessive sweating, shortness of breath, gastroptosis, and otitis media.

6. For spleen deficiency and food stagnation – Baohe Pills.

Overeating, indigestion, constipation, and bad breath.

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Nasal bleeding due to miscellaneous diseases is caused by internal heat.

Epistaxis (nosebleeds) in typhoid fever is due to external heat.

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Stagnation on the spine – Use: Cibotium barometz.

Functions: Tonifies the liver and kidneys, strengthens the lower back and knees, and dispels wind and dampness.

Symptoms: Spinal pain, stiffness, difficulty bending over, which may be accompanied by radiating pain, numbness and weakness in the lower limbs, and aversion to cold.

Stagnation in the limbs – use: chicken blood vine.

Functions: Promotes blood circulation and replenishes blood, regulates menstruation and relieves pain, relaxes muscles and tendons.

Symptoms: numbness and pain in the limbs, significant weakness, slightly relieved after activity, aggravated by cold, and dull skin.

Stagnation in the bones – use: Drynaria fortunei.

Functions: Tonifies the kidneys and strengthens bones, promotes healing of injuries and relieves pain. Drynaria fortunei can promote bone repair and invigorate blood circulation.

Symptoms: Bone pain, dull or sharp pain, fixed location of pain, limited mobility, easy fracture, and weakness in the limbs.

Stagnation in the joints – use: papaya.

Functions: Relieves muscle tension and promotes blood circulation, harmonizes the stomach and eliminates dampness.

Symptoms: Swelling and pain in the joints, difficulty in flexion and extension, pain worsens with activity, local heat or cold sensation, and muscle stiffness.

Stagnation in the muscles – use frankincense.

Functions: Promotes blood circulation, relieves pain, reduces swelling and promotes tissue regeneration.

Symptoms: Muscle soreness and stinging pain, hard lumps, significant pain upon pressure, limited limb movement, weakness and fatigue.

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The primary formula for draining pus, *Tuoli Xiaodu San* (托里消毒散), from Chen Shigong's *Surgical Orthodox* (外科正宗).

For carbuncles that have already formed and cannot be resolved internally, this medicine should be taken to promote their healing. Carbuncles that have not yet formed can be resolved, and those that have formed will ulcerate. The necrotic tissue is easy to remove, and new tissue is easy to grow. At this time, it is important not to use internally dissipating, cold, or other medicines that may damage the spleen and stomach.

Ginseng, Ligusticum chuanxiong, white peony root, astragalus root, angelica root, atractylodes macrocephala, poria cocos, and honeysuckle, one mace each; angelica dahurica, licorice root, gleditsia sinensis, and platycodon grandiflorus, five fen each. Boil in two bowls of water until reduced to eight-tenths. Take away from meals. For those with weak spleen, omit angelica dahurica. Double the amount of ginseng.

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Representative of kidney-tonifying medications.

Kidney Qi Deficiency Syndrome – Use: Deer Antler.

Kidney-nourishing syndrome – use Rehmannia glutinosa.

Kidney-defense syndrome – Use: Aconite.

Kidney fluid syndrome – use: tortoise shell.

Kidney fluid deficiency syndrome – use: wolfberry.

Kidney blood deficiency syndrome – use: Drynaria fortunei.

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The root cause of the problem is qi deficiency.

The root cause of being thin is Yin deficiency.

The root cause of the serious illness is internal dampness.

The root cause of obesity is phlegm and dampness.

The root cause of that illness is Yang deficiency.

Suppressed emotions can lead to illness – Qi stagnation.

The root cause of the dryness is blood deficiency.

The root cause of blemishes is blood stasis.

The root cause of the foul odor is blood turbidity.

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Yin and Yang deficiency – Ginseng and Deer Antler Pills.

Liver Qi stagnation – Xiaoyao Wan (Free and Easy Wanderer Pill).

Deficiency of both Qi and Blood – Shengmai Yin (生脉饮)

Liver fire excess — Gentianae Radix et Rhizoma Decoction for Draining Liver Fire.

Excessive phlegm and dampness – Er Chen Wan (Two-Ingredient Decoction).

Excessive lung heat — Qingfei Yihuo Wan (Lung-Clearing and Fire-Suppressing Pill).

Qi and blood deficiency – Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

Excessive stomach heat — Qingwei Huanglian Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Deficiency of both heart and spleen – Ginseng Spleen-Strengthening Pills.

Yin deficiency with excessive fire – Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Phellodendron Formula).

For spleen and stomach weakness – Fuzi Lizhong Wan (Aconite-containing Regulating the Middle Decoction).

Liver and kidney yin deficiency – Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill).

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I. Qi and Blood Deficiency Type:

Symptoms: Feeling weak all over, getting out of breath after walking a few steps, poor memory, feeling drowsy all day, numbness in hands and feet, pale lips, insomnia and vivid dreams, and a erratic heartbeat.

Treatment strategy: Nourish blood and promote blood circulation.

Reference: Ginseng Rejuvenating Pills.

II. Qi stagnation and blood stasis type:

Symptoms: stabbing pain in the chest, like being pricked with needles; pale complexion; easily angered; palpitations and irritability; finding fault with everything.

Treatment strategy: Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

Reference: Xuefu Zhuyu Pills.

III. Phlegm-Dampness Stagnation Type:

Symptoms: Large belly, particularly thick legs that leave a dent when pressed, bloating after meals, poor digestion, high blood lipids and thick blood in physical examinations.

Treatment strategy: Eliminate dampness and resolve phlegm.

Reference: Xuezhikang Capsules.

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If the interior is hot, the exterior will inevitably be cold.

If the exterior is hot, the interior must be cold.

When the essence is deficient, the whole body feels hot.

Blood deficiency, upper body heat.

Qi deficiency, coldness in the lower body.

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1. A distended abdomen indicates spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.

Reference: Fuzi Lizhong Wan (附子理中丸).

2. Protruding eye bags – Spleen Yang deficiency.

Reference: Shenling Baizhu Pill.

3. Swelling in the calves – Kidney Yang deficiency.

Reference: Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet).

4. A bulge at the back of the neck indicates external pathogens damaging Yang energy.

Reference: Shaofu Zhuyu Pill.

5. A bulging tongue indicates insufficient heart yang.

Reference: Tianwang Buxin Dan (Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill).

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Similar Chinese and Western medicines with similar effects in treating coronary heart disease:

Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine.

Quick-acting heart-saving pills — aspirin.

Tongxinluo Capsules — Metoprolol.

Musk Hoshinmaru————Nissho Jihei.

Wenxin Granules — Nitroglycerin.

Xinnaokang tablets — Simvastatin.

Xuesaitong — Atorvastatin.

Compound Danshen Dripping Pills — a β-receptor blocker.

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Medical Insights - Back View, Qing Dynasty - Tang Rongchuan.

If the back feels cold and is due to fever caused by external pathogens, it is a case of typhoid fever in the Taiyang meridian. The appropriate treatment is Renshen Baidu San (Ginseng Detoxifying Powder).

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Besides "Wuzi Yanzong Wan", there are several other effective medications for kidney essence deficiency!

1. Gui Shao Di Huang Tang:

It nourishes the blood and softens the liver, and replenishes kidney yin.

Diagnosis: The liver and kidneys share the same origin, and deficiency of kidney essence is generally accompanied by deficiency of liver blood.

Symptoms: numbness in hands and feet, blurred vision, hair loss and sparse hair, graying hair, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, lethargy, and decreased function.

Reference: Gui Shao Di Huang Tang, modified according to syndrome differentiation.

2. Futatsumaru:

It nourishes both the spleen and kidneys, strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi, and nourishes yin and tonifies the kidneys.

Diagnosis: Deficiency of both spleen and kidney, resulting in qi deficiency and fatigue.

Symptoms: general weakness, poor appetite, abdominal bloating after meals, premature aging, loose teeth, functional decline, etc.

Reference: Fu Tu Wan (茯菟丸).

3. River Car Daizomaru:

It nourishes the kidneys and replenishes essence, while also nourishing yin and reducing internal heat.

Diagnosis: The kidney essence is severely deficient, but replenishing it will cause internal heat.

Symptoms: oral ulcers, nosebleeds, hot flashes, frequent and urgent urination, increased nighttime urination, insomnia and vivid dreams, premature ejaculation, etc.

Reference: Hecha Daizomaru.

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People with poor kidney function are prone to experiencing: 2 pains and 1 darkening of the skin.

1. Heel pain:

Diagnosis: The Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian runs through the heel. If Kidney Yin is excessively depleted, internal heat will arise, which can easily damage the Qi and blood of the Kidney Meridian, causing pain in the heel. At the same time, Kidney Yang deficiency, internal cold and dampness, and stagnation of Qi and blood can also cause pain.

Symptoms: Those with kidney yin deficiency often experience heel pain, along with lower back and knee weakness and pain, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, night sweats, and hot flashes in the palms, soles, and chest. Those with kidney yang deficiency experience significant cold pain in the heels, which worsens with cold exposure, and frequent urination at night.

Reference: Kidney Yin Deficiency: Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan + Zuo Gui Wan.

2. Lower back pain:

Diagnosis: The waist is the residence of the kidneys. When the kidney yang is deficient, coldness arises internally. When coldness congeals, qi and blood do not circulate smoothly, resulting in pain in the lumbosacral region.

Symptoms: lower abdominal pain relieved by warmth, clear and copious vaginal discharge (in women), decreased libido, frequent urination at night, and loose stools.

Treatment strategy: Warm and tonify kidney yang, dispel cold and relieve pain.

Suggested combination: Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (桂附地黄丸), combined with Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan (艾附暖宫丸) (for women), or Hui Xiang Ju He Wan (茴香橘核丸) (for men).

3. Dark circles under the eyes:

Diagnosis: The kidneys store essence, and their color is black. When kidney essence is deficient, the skin around the eyes loses its nourishment, revealing the kidney's inherent color, resulting in noticeable dark circles. Furthermore, insufficient kidney yang, poor blood circulation, and blood stasis can also worsen dark circles.

Symptoms: Those with kidney essence deficiency may experience dizziness, blurred vision, memory loss, loose teeth, premature graying or hair loss, and soreness in the lower back and knees, in addition to dark circles under the eyes.

Those with kidney yang deficiency: In addition to dark circles under the eyes, they also experience symptoms such as aversion to cold, fatigue, drowsiness, frequent urination with clear urine, and nocturia.

Reference: Kidney essence deficiency: Wuzi Yanzong Wan + Guipi Wan.

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When the wind prevails, the air becomes congested.

If it accumulates on the skin, it will cause numbness and stiffness.

When obstructed in the joints, it causes pain and discomfort.

When the meridians are blocked, speech becomes impaired and movement becomes difficult.

If it gets stuck in the mouth, it will become crooked.

When phlegm accumulates in the chest and throat, it causes wheezing and shortness of breath.

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When one is affected by the six external pathogenic factors, the back of the hand will feel hot.

When one is injured by the seven emotions, the palms of the hands become hot.

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Stroke patients often have excessive phlegm and saliva, but their body temperature remains high.

He has no phlegm or saliva, but his body feels cold.

Extreme anger damages Yin, while extreme joy damages Yang.

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The Secrets of Chinese Herbal Medicine Names:

Those with the character for "sky" in their name are going upwards.

Those with the land radical mean going downhill.

Heaven replenishes Yang.

Earth is for replenishing Yin.

The root is in the supervision.

The flower is on the noodle.

Branches and leaves are on the limbs, at the ends.

Long muscles with the character for "strength" on them.

Those with the character "Hu" in their name are all from outside the region.

Foods containing the character "香" (fragrant) generally promote the flow of Qi.

The character "子" in a name enters the kidney meridian.

The character 仁 (ren) is often associated with the heart (心).

It truly nourishes Yin.

Metal and stone are beneficial to the five internal organs and calm the five spirits.

The surface of the skin.

It really goes deep inside.

Half inside the soil, half outside the soil, this is called: half outside and half inside.

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1. Kidney coldness — Aconite (cold hands and feet, chills to the bone marrow, lower back pain and weak knees).

2. Spleen coldness — clove (thirst without drinking, sallow complexion, frequent diarrhea).

3. Heart coldness — Cinnamon twig (blood stagnation, dark blue tongue, and profuse cold sweat).

4. Stomach coldness — pepper (dull stomach pain, aggravated by raw and cold foods, nausea and acid reflux).

5. Liver coldness — Evodia rutaecarpa (for headache at the top of the head, lower abdominal pain, and pale nails).

6. Lung cold — ginger (cause white phlegm, runny nose, cough and wheezing).

7. Bladder cold – Lindera (frequent urination, clear and copious urine, urinary urgency and incontinence).

8. Large intestine cold - cinnamon (loose stools, abdominal pain and fear of cold).

9. Cold in the small intestine - Fennel (lower abdominal pain and rumbling intestinal sounds).

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1. Kidney deficiency due to cold – Si Ni Tang (Four-Reversal Decoction):

Symptoms: frequent and urgent urination, nocturia, fear of obstruction and cold, poor digestion, chest tightness and abdominal distension, lower back pain and coldness, lower limb edema, and poor libido.

Tongue appearance: The base of the tongue is thick and white.

Function: Warms the middle and dispels cold.

2. Heart chill – Prepared Licorice Root Decoction:

Symptoms: Heart palpitations, a constant feeling of unease or unease, pale complexion, chest tightness, shortness of breath, fatigue, cold sweats, insomnia, and vivid dreams.

Tongue appearance: The tip of the tongue is sunken and pale.

Functions: Nourishes Yin and blood, invigorates Qi and warms Yang.

3. Lung cold – Minor Blue Dragon Decoction:

Symptoms: Coughing and wheezing, excessive phlegm that is difficult to expectorate, coughing up thin white phlegm, chest tightness and shortness of breath, feeling cold, aversion to wind, nasal congestion, dizziness, and lack of sweating.

Tongue appearance: The anterior part of the tongue is sunken and whitish.

Functions: Relieves exterior symptoms and dispels cold, warms the lungs and resolves phlegm.

4. Spleen deficiency with cold – Lizhong Decoction:

Symptoms: loss of appetite, poor digestion, cold stomach pain, diarrhea, loose stools or unformed stools, aversion to cold, and sallow or pale complexion.

Tongue appearance: The center of the tongue is white.

Function: Warms the spleen and dispels cold.

5. Liver cold – Wu Zhu Huang Tang:

Symptoms: chest tightness and dizziness, cold limbs, sensitivity to wind and cold, easy cramps and numbness, joint pain, low mood, and pale complexion.

Tongue appearance: The edges of the tongue are white, or bluish or purple.

Function: Warms the middle and replenishes deficiency.

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To promote Yang: Si Ni San; To restore Yang: Si Ni Tang; To raise Yang: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang!

Many people experience cold extremities, but the coldness doesn't extend beyond the elbows and knees. They are not bothered by the cold and are prone to chest tightness, dizziness, red eyes, and irritability. This doesn't mean they lack Yang energy. Yang energy radiates from the internal organs to the extremities through the meridians and blood vessels. If these pathways are blocked by Qi stagnation, phlegm, or cold pathogens, it cannot reach the fingers and toes. This requires restoring Yang. Restoring Yang generally uses Qi-regulating herbs to promote circulation, such as "Si Ni San," which uses Bupleurum to promote upward flow and Citrus aurantium to promote downward flow, thus clearing the pathways. Those who gain Yang live, and those who lose Yang die. The need to restore Yang indicates Yang depletion, which manifests as cold extremities, severe mental exhaustion, and even coma. In this case, we use "Si Ni Tang." Logically, Yang deficiency should be treated with strong cooling and warming herbs like Aconite and Ginger. Why then is licorice added here? Because sweetness can soothe and preserve, it can pull back the yang energy, keeping it within reach so it won't easily dissipate again. When necessary, "dragon bone, oyster shell, and cornelian cherry" can be added. Yang sinking needs to be raised; this is called "raising yang." Yang energy rises upwards, and upward-rising yang energy is called "clear yang." If clear yang doesn't rise, a person will be unclear-headed and drowsy. The spleen governs the raising of clear yang; if spleen yang is weak, the raising of clear yang is impaired, easily leading to dizziness, blurred vision, and a feeling of heaviness in the limbs as if filled with lead. This requires raising yang, using warming and ascending herbs, such as "bupleurum, cimicifuga, and astragalus." Formulas like "Tonifying the Middle and Benefiting Qi Decoction" or "Raising Sinking Decoction" can be used to raise yang.

Dampness and heat are simply caused by blockages in two places:

Even the most severe cases of damp-heat are simply caused by two blockages. If you clear these blockages, the tongue appearance will drastically change. Let's look at the typical tongue appearance of damp-heat: a tongue with teeth marks and a yellow, greasy coating, indicating damp-heat in the body. So, where does this damp-heat come from? Literally, damp-heat is composed of "dampness" and "heat." Dampness arises from spleen deficiency, leading to the inability to metabolize fluids. Heat is generally caused by excessive liver fire or liver qi stagnation transforming into heat. When dampness and heat combine, they form damp-heat. Therefore, the root cause of damp-heat lies in "liver stagnation and spleen deficiency." Stagnant liver qi invades the spleen and stomach, causing spleen deficiency and excessive dampness. Prolonged liver stagnation transforms into fire, forming internal heat. Therefore, damp-heat is simply caused by blockages in the liver and spleen. To treat damp-heat, both the liver and spleen must be regulated. Some say to use Gentian Root Decoction for Draining Liver Fire, plus Xiaoyao Pill, which is sufficient. However, damp-heat can be divided into two types: one where dampness is greater than heat, and the other where heat is greater than dampness. Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction, when combined with Xiaoyao Pill, is used when "heat outweighs dampness." Because it contains more heat-clearing ingredients, it's suitable for those with more pronounced heat symptoms, such as dry eyes, itchy eyes, frequent irritability, and feverishness. It's more effective for those with more pronounced heat. For those with more pronounced dampness, such as oily scalp and face, large abdomen, heavy limbs, unclear mind, prominent teeth marks, thick, greasy, red tongue coating, and slight heat symptoms, Xiaoyao Pill can be used in combination with Yin Chen Wu Ling Pill. Yin Chen Wu Ling Pill has more dampness-clearing ingredients and less heat-clearing ingredients, making it more suitable.

Which of the following has the strongest ability to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis: Compound Danshen Tablets, Xuefu Zhuyu Pills, and Guizhi Fuling?

As people age, it's crucial to learn how to improve blood circulation and remove blood stasis! Why? As we age, impurities in our blood increase, and blood vessels harden, making us prone to blood stasis. If this stagnant blood isn't cleared promptly, it can lead to plaque buildup and even blockages, causing more serious illnesses. There are many medications for removing blood stasis, such as Compound Danshen Tablets, Xuefu Zhuyu Pills, and Guizhi Fuling Pills. Which one is most effective, and how should it be used? Let's start with Compound Danshen Tablets. It uses Danshen and Sanqi as its main ingredients for removing blood stasis, resulting in a relatively mild effect. It also has a cooling and calming effect, promoting blood circulation without breaking up blood vessels. It's suitable for people with mild blood stasis symptoms, such as occasional chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, insomnia, and palpitations. Compound Danshen Tablets can be used for this. Next, let's talk about Xuefu Zhuyu Wan (Blood-Activating and Stasis-Removing Pill). Its main ingredients are peach kernel and safflower, both of which have very strong blood-activating and stasis-removing abilities. It also contains chuanxiong (Ligusticum striatum), which is warm and dispersing, activating blood and regulating qi; red peony root, which activates and nourishes blood; and angelica root, which also activates blood and nourishes blood. Because it uses many stasis-removing herbs, its effect is very good. It can be used for patients with severe blood stasis, such as those experiencing chest tightness, palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, headaches, unexplained bruising, and severe ecchymosis on the tongue. Guizhi Fuling Wan (Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill) uses peach kernel and red peony root as its main stasis-removing ingredients, but adds cinnamon twig to warm and unblock the meridians, dispel cold, and remove stasis. Therefore, it is used for blood stasis caused by cold congealing the blood vessels, such as uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts in women.

For fissured tongue due to deficiency of essence, use Wuzi Yanzong Wan; for fissured tongue due to blood deficiency, use Bazhen Wan; for fissured tongue due to yin deficiency, use Zhibai Dihuang Wan; for fissured tongue due to yang deficiency, use Zhenwu Tang.

Fissured tongue due to deficiency of essence: The root of the tongue has obvious fissures, as well as fine cracks. This is most likely due to deficiency of the kidney meridian. Insufficient essence cannot nourish the surface of the tongue, so the tongue will have dense small cracks. People with this condition usually also have problems such as forgetfulness, loose teeth, premature graying of hair, and lower back pain. The key to treatment is to "tonify the kidney and replenish essence". Wuzi Yanzong Wan (五子衍宗丸) can be used, with modifications.

Blood deficiency with cracked tongue: Cracks on the tongue surface, pale tongue body, and lack of blood color are mostly manifestations of insufficient blood, leading to malnourishment of the tongue surface and the appearance of cracks. Accompanying symptoms may include "dizziness, fatigue, pale complexion, lethargy, insomnia and dreaminess". The focus of treatment is "tonifying and nourishing blood", and Bazhen Decoction can be used, with modifications.

Yin deficiency with cracked tongue: The tongue is red with cracks on the surface, but there is almost no tongue coating. This is often due to a deficiency of yin fluid in the body. Yin deficiency causes the tongue to lose its nourishment and become very dry. This cracked tongue is often accompanied by symptoms such as irritability, hot flashes in the palms, soles, and chest, insomnia, night sweats, dry mouth, and yellow urine. The key to treatment is to "nourish yin and reduce fire". You can use Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Phellodendron Formula) with modifications.

Yang deficiency with cracked tongue: When Yang is deficient, the body cannot properly metabolize and transform fluids, leading to an accumulation of dampness in the body. This dampness rises and makes the tongue appear as if it's constantly submerged in water, becoming swollen, slippery, with teeth marks along the edges, and developing cracks. People with this condition typically experience cold intolerance, poor appetite, abdominal pain and diarrhea, frequent urination with clear urine, and loose stools. The key to treatment is "warming Yang and promoting diuresis," and can be achieved using Zhenwu Decoction or Wuling Powder, with modifications.

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Er Chen Wan is known to be a medicine for resolving phlegm and dampness, but why is it ineffective for some people who clearly have severe phlegm and dampness?

If your tongue coating is white and greasy, with heavy teeth marks on the sides, and you often feel heavy and sluggish, have a poor appetite, and frequently experience abdominal bloating, you can use Er Chen Wan. However, if phlegm and dampness accumulate in the body for too long, eventually turning into internal heat, then the internal heat and phlegm and dampness mix together to form a certain amount of heat phlegm. The tongue coating will also change from white to yellow, the face and head will be oily, and the stool will be sticky. At this point, it has become damp heat, and Er Chen Wan is no longer suitable because the "Chenpi and Banxia" in Er Chen Wan are drying and suitable for resolving cold phlegm. In this case, you can use Huoxiang Qingwei Wan to resolve phlegm and clear heat.

Another issue is phlegm and dampness caused by "liver stagnation and spleen deficiency". The main pathogenesis is in the liver, not the spleen. Patients with this condition usually feel depressed, heavy-hearted, short of breath, and prone to overthinking. In this case, you can use Chaihu Shugan Wan to soothe the liver and regulate qi, and then use Er Chen Wan to resolve phlegm and eliminate dampness.

Another type is caused by kidney qi deficiency, which leads to internal phlegm and dampness. This is because the kidney water is not consolidated due to kidney qi deficiency, resulting in the overflow of dampness and the production of phlegm and dampness. In this case, it is necessary not only to resolve phlegm but also to replenish kidney qi. If the kidney's ability to store and consolidate is not restored, then no matter how much phlegm-resolving medicine is taken, the phlegm will not be completely resolved. Patients with this type of condition are prone to symptoms such as soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, dizziness, and frequent urination. Therefore, in this case, it is necessary to replenish the kidney first and then resolve phlegm. Wuzi Yanzong Wan can be used to replenish kidney qi, and then Er Chen Wan can be used to resolve phlegm.

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For mild Yang deficiency, use Lizhong Wan; for moderate Yang deficiency, use Yougui Wan; for severe Yang deficiency, use Zhenwu Tang; and for extreme Yang deficiency, use Sini Tang.

Yang deficiency is divided into four levels from mild to severe: Mild yang deficiency is mainly due to simple spleen yang deficiency. The main symptoms are abdominal distension, pain and coldness, diarrhea after eating, a constant craving for hot drinks, nausea, vomiting, and acid reflux. For this condition, it is necessary to warm the middle and strengthen the spleen. You can refer to Lizhong Decoction, with modifications.

If it progresses further, it becomes kidney yang deficiency. The kidney is the root of yang energy in the body. If there is kidney yang deficiency, there will be obvious symptoms such as stomach coldness and fear of cold, cold hands and feet, soreness in the lower back, frequent urination, frequent urination at night, decreased sexual function in men, and cold uterus in women. In this case, it is necessary to warm and tonify kidney yang and replenish the fire of the gate of life (right kidney). You can refer to Yougui Wan, with modifications.

In the third stage, when both the spleen and kidneys are deficient in yang, the body will experience symptoms such as cold stomach and limbs, abdominal distension and pain, heaviness in the legs and feet, easy edema in the legs, fatigue and weakness. In this case, it is necessary to warm the yang and dispel cold, and tonify both the spleen and kidneys. You can refer to the Zhenwu Decoction, with modifications.

In the fourth stage, the Yang deficiency becomes quite severe, and the original Yang is almost exhausted. Symptoms include: profuse sweating, cold extremities, low blood pressure, weak pulse, confusion, and grayish complexion, leading to shock. At this time, it is necessary to restore Yang and reverse the collapse. You can refer to Si Ni Tang (Four Rebellions Decoction) with modifications.

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This ancient Chinese medicine formula is superior to "Fuzi Lizhong Wan" in dispelling cold and "Shenling Baizhu San" in removing dampness, sweeping away years of cold and dampness!

Many people suffer from stomach problems these days. If you consistently experience poor appetite, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, sticky stools, and a thick, greasy white tongue coating, taking "warming the middle and dispelling cold" medications may not be effective. In fact, most stomach patients experience two or more additional symptoms, and some even have severe dampness. Dampness hinders the flow of qi and blood, leading to qi and blood deficiency. In such cases, it's necessary to supplement the spleen and stomach with "dampness-removing and qi-regulating" medications. One suitable option is Houpu Wenzhong Tang (Magnolia Bark Warming the Middle Decoction), which "warms the middle, regulates qi, strengthens the spleen, and removes dampness." Magnolia bark, the chief ingredient, removes intangible dampness and eliminates tangible fullness; costus root excels at regulating qi and relieving pain; dried ginger warms the middle and dispels cold; poria and licorice strengthen the spleen and remove dampness; and cardamom relieves stomach bloating. This formula is suitable for people with "spleen and stomach deficiency and qi stagnation."

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Lipoma:

Some people develop lumps on their bodies that can be moved by hand, are painless and don't itch, and some lumps are as large as eggs. In Western medicine, this is called a lipoma. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it falls under the category of "phlegm nodules," often caused by "spleen deficiency and weak qi, leading to the accumulation of phlegm and dampness." The Six Gentlemen Decoction (Liu Jun Zi Tang), from the *Medical Orthodox Transmission* , can be used . Its ingredients are: 9 grams each of ginseng , atractylodes macrocephala, and poria cocos; 6 grams of prepared licorice root; 3 grams of tangerine peel; and 4.5 grams of pinellia ternata . It is based on the Four Gentlemen Decoction (Si Jun Zi Tang) with the addition of tangerine peel and pinellia ternata . It has the effects of "strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, drying dampness and resolving phlegm."

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Red tongue — Use Liuwei Dihuang Pills.

White tongue coating — Use: Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet).

Tongue-side drum — Use: Xiaoyao Pill.

Concave in the middle of the tongue — use: Sijun Decoction.

Cracked tongue — Use: Wuzi Yanzong Wan (五子衍宗丸).

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Numbness in the body — blood vessels.

Lower abdominal pain — large intestine.

Lower abdominal pain — small intestine.

Right lower abdominal pain — appendix.

Severe pain in the upper right abdomen — liver and gallbladder.

Severe pain in the upper left abdomen — pancreas.

Chest, abdomen — stomach.

Dull pain in the chest — lungs.

Back pain and lower back stiffness — kidney problems.

Pain in the left arm and left side of the chest—heart problems.

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Smell the smoke of mugwort to determine your body constitution!

Blood stasis — can cause headaches.

Qi deficiency — can cause drowsiness.

Having a bad stomach means feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit.

Excessive fire element leads to irritability.

If your liver isn't functioning well, you'll tear up.

Poor lung health can cause coughing, sneezing, and runny nose.

Normal people will fall asleep easily because mugwort has a calming effect.

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Too much desire — Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Tinnitus due to kidney deficiency — Kidney-tonifying and Qi-boosting capsules.

Kidney deficiency and lower back pain — Zhuangyao Jianshen Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Insomnia and excessive dreaming — Compound Jujube Seed Capsules.

Stomach pain, heartburn, acid reflux – Jiawei Zuojin Pill.

Swollen and painful gums — Niuhuang Qingwei Pills.

Bad breath — Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules

Itchy throat and cough — Suhuang Cough Relief Capsules.

Plum pit qi — Danzhi Xiaoyao Pill.

Joint pain — Blood-activating and pain-relieving capsules.

Constipation — Run Chang Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine for constipation).

Frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination – Sanjin tablets.

Chronic gastritis — Xiangsha Yangwei Pills.

Acute osteitis — Compound Coptis and Qin tablets.

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Overeating — Baohejiu.

Feeling down — Koshimaki Maru.

I have a sore throat/heatiness — Xia Sang Ju Granules.

I stayed up all night — Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine).

I drank something ice-cold—Fuzi Lizhong Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine).

You caught a cold — Tongyi Lifeng Pills.

He's angry — Jiawei Xiaoyao Jiu.

Feeling scared? — Play to calm your mind and focus.

Tired of playing? — A complete tonic.

Lower back pain? Try Zhuangyao Jianshen Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine for strengthening the lower back and kidneys).

Enough said — Xuanmai Jiju Granules.

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Five different types of tinnitus sounds, each with a different cause:

1. The sound of cicadas chirping:

Lower back and knee pain, insomnia, and frequent awakenings.

Etiology: Kidney Yin deficiency.

2. The sound of wind:

Cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

Etiology: Phlegm and dampness obstructing the middle jiao.

3. Rumbling sound:

I feel stuffy and irritable in my ears.

Cause: Excessive liver fire.

4. Heartbeat sound:

Heart palpitations, irritability, and insomnia.

病園：心火亢盛。

5. Buzzing sound:

Sore throat and constipation.

Etiology: Deficiency of spleen and stomach.

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The five internal organs of a person correspond to the five elements, and they are mutually generative!

When there is deficiency, supplement the mother; when there is excess, drain the child. The child can make the mother full, and the mother can make the child weak.

The kidneys are the mother of the liver, and the heart is the child of the liver; therefore, what enters the liver also enters the kidneys and the heart.

The liver is the mother of the heart, and the spleen is the child of the heart; therefore, what enters the heart also enters the liver and spleen.

The heart is the mother of the spleen, and the lungs are the child of the spleen; therefore, what enters the spleen also enters the heart and lungs.

The spleen is the mother of the lungs, and the kidneys are the children of the lungs; therefore, what enters the lungs also enters the spleen and kidneys.

The lungs are the mother of the kidneys, and the liver is the child of the kidneys; therefore, what enters the kidneys also enters the lungs and liver.

This is the meaning of "the five elements generating each other, and the mother and child corresponding to each other".

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Qi can generate essence:

When Qi is abundant, essence is plentiful; when Qi is deficient, essence is depleted. Replenishing Qi generates essence, and replenishing Qi consolidates essence.

Essence transforms into Qi:

When essence and energy are abundant, qi is vigorous; when essence and energy are deficient, qi is weak.

Semen and Blood:

Essence and blood share the same origin, as do the liver and kidneys (the liver is responsible for storing blood, and the kidneys are responsible for storing essence).

Essence can transform into blood, and blood can nourish essence:

There is a relationship of mutual nourishment and transformation between essence and blood.

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Heat in the upper burner – dry mouth.

Heat in the middle burner leads to bad breath.

Heat in the lower abdomen – yellow urine.

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Heavy legs indicate excessive dampness in the body.

Blurred vision — a sign of liver and kidney deficiency.

Nasal congestion — lung air blockage.

Cold hands — weak Yang energy.

Frequent urination — indicates weak kidneys.

Chest tightness — phlegm obstructing the heart.

Swollen feet — Spleen deficiency and dampness.

Stiff shoulders — cold air congealing.

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Five commonly used eye drops in ophthalmology:

1. Acyclovir eye drops, used for viral eye infections.

2. Sodium hyaluronate eye drops, used for dry eye syndrome.

3. Fluorometholone eye drops are used to treat eye inflammation.

4. Polyvinyl alcohol eye drops, used for dry eyes, foreign body sensation, eye fatigue, etc.

5. Amino-iodine peptide eye drops, for early-stage age-related cataracts and vitreous opacities.

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Damp heat:

1. Spleen and stomach damp-heat – Er Miao Wan (Two Wonders Pill).

Abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, heaviness in the limbs, and incomplete bowel movements.

2. Damp-heat in the bladder – Bazheng Compound.

Urinary urgency, frequency, burning pain in the urethra, difficulty urinating, or: presence of stones.

3. Damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder – Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

Symptoms include distending pain in the hypochondriac region, bitter taste in the mouth, yellow urine, and itching in the genital area.

4. Damp-heat in the large intestine – Xianglian Huazhi Pills.

My stool is sticky, I always feel like I haven't emptied my bowels, and I have a burning sensation in my anus.

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All diseases originate from blockage!

The air is blocked:

Depression, irritability, frequent sighing, and chest and rib pain can lead to menstrual irregularities and breast tenderness in women.

Bloodlust:

Symptoms include sharp, needle-like pain in the chest and ribs, bruising on the skin, bleeding, dry, scaly skin, dark complexion, and numbness in the limbs. The tongue is purplish-dark or has ecchymosis, with varicose veins under the tongue, and a choppy or intermittent pulse.

It's clogged with moisture:

Symptoms include limb soreness and even edema, common skin itching, eczema, papules, acne, and herpes. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, abdominal distension, diarrhea or sticky and uncomfortable stools, accompanied by bitter taste in the mouth and bad breath.

The cold is blocking my way:

Symptoms include cold legs, stomach cold and abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, cold hands and feet, preference for warmth and aversion to cold, numbness and stiffness in the limbs, bluish or pale skin, pale tongue with white and slippery coating, and deep, slow or tight pulse.

It's blocked by heat:

Symptoms include bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, dry mouth and tongue, mouth ulcers, preference for cold drinks, dark and scanty urine, irritability, insomnia, and constipation.

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To boost your body's immunity, you must replenish your Qi!

1. To replenish the middle qi – Buzhong Yiqi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

2. To replenish lung qi – Shengmai Yin (生脉饮).

3. To replenish spleen qi – Fuzi Lizhong Wan (Aconite-containing Regulating the Middle Decoction).

4. Tonify kidney qi – Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet).

5. Strengthening the defensive qi – Jade Screen Powder.

6. Strengthen essence and vital energy – Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Golden Lock Essence Strengthening Pill).

For general weakness, commonly used ancient prescriptions include:

1. Qi-tonifying formula:

Shengmai Yin, Yupingfeng San, Sijunzi Tang, Shenling Baizhu San, Buzhong Yiqi Tang

2. Blood-nourishing formula:

Gui Pi Tang and Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang.

3. Formula for nourishing both Qi and Blood:

Eight Treasures Soup, Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill, and Taishan Rock Powder.

4. Yin-nourishing formula:

Yi Guan Jian, Da Bu Yin Wan, Bai He Gu Jin Tang, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, and Zuo Gui Wan.

5. Yang-tonifying formula:

Kidney Qi Pill, Right-Returning Pill, Cinnamon and Rehmannia Pill.

6. Formula for tonifying both Yin and Yang:

Rehmannia Decoction and Tortoise and Deer Two Immortals Glue.

7. Blood-activating and stasis-removing formula:

Walnut Decoction for Relieving Qi Stagnation, Blood-Stasis-Expelling Decoction for Relieving Stagnation, Yang-Nourishing and Five-Returning Decoction, Warming the Channels Decoction, Sheng Hua Decoction, Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill, and Shi Xiao Powder.

8. Warming the meridians and dispelling cold formula.

Dang Gui Si Ni Tang, Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang, Nuan Gan Jian, Yang He Tang.

Lumbar disc herniation:

Traditional Chinese medicine provides a relatively profound and comprehensive description of this disease, believing it to be a case of deficiency in the root and excess in the branch. Those suffering from external pathogenic factors such as wind, cold, and dampness often present with excess symptoms and rapid onset; those caused by deficiency of kidney essence often present with deficiency symptoms and slow onset. The *Jingyue Quanshu* (Complete Works of Jingyue) states in the chapter on lower back pain: "Lower back pain that is persistent and recurring indicates kidney deficiency; pain aggravated by dampness, especially in damp weather or when sitting, indicates dampness; pain aggravated by cold, or a preference for warmth and aversion to cold, indicates cold; pain aggravated by heat, or a preference for cold and aversion to heat, indicates heat; pain aggravated by anger indicates qi stagnation; pain aggravated by worry and anxiety indicates qi deficiency; pain triggered by exertion indicates liver and kidney weakness. Treatment should be based on identifying the underlying cause." According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, this disease is generally classified into four categories: "cold-dampness back pain, damp-heat back pain, blood stasis back pain, and kidney deficiency back pain," and is treated according to syndrome differentiation. However, in clinical practice, the symptoms are often "mixed with deficiency and excess," and the symptoms are complex. But the treatment is always based on "kidney deficiency as the root cause and eliminating pathogenic factors as the manifestation," which is the only way to achieve effective treatment. (Shi Qi)

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Neck sweat – Yu Ping Feng San (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Armpit sweating – Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction.

Head sweating – Niuhuang Qingwei Wan (牛黄清胃丸).

Back sweating – Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Cinnamon Formula).

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Daktarin combined with spiramycin (crush the tablets):

Treat skin infections, such as bacterial infections and dermatophyte infections, such as tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manuum, tinea pedis, tinea versicolor, and athlete's foot.

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The simplicity of Taoist medicine:

The liver ascends with the spleen, and the lungs descend with the stomach.

Fire arises from cold, and blood carries qi.

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The less liver blood there is, the weaker the kidneys become.

Available: Nourishing Liver and Kidney Pills, which nourish both the liver and kidneys, and replenish blood and soothe the liver.

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The large intestine governs body fluids, while the small intestine governs body fluids.

The large and small intestines receive the yang energy from the stomach and circulate body fluids there.

The upper burner irrigates the skin and fur, and nourishes the pores.

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Twelve Herbs for Clearing Heat:

1. Mulberry leaves — clear lung heat.

2. Coptis chinensis — Clears heat from the heart.

3. Ophiopogon japonicus — Clears stomach heat.

4. Honeysuckle — Clears heat from the small intestine.

5. Rhubarb — Clears heat from the large intestine.

6. Dendrobium — Clears spleen heat.

7. Anemarrhena asphodeloides — Clears kidney fire.

8. Gentian root — Clears liver and gallbladder fire.

9. Phellodendron bark — Clears bladder fire.

10. Gypsum — Clear Qi and separate fire.

11. Moutan bark — Clears heat from the blood.

12. Gardenia — Clears heat from the three burners.

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Kidney essence deficiency — Wu Yu Yan Zong Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Kidney Yang Deficiency — Jin Yi Gu Qi Wan (Golden Medicine Bone Qi Pill)

Kidney Yin Deficiency — Liuwei Dihuang Pills

Yin and Yang deficiency – Turtle and Deer Two Immortals Pill.

Deficiency of heart qi — Shengmai Yin (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Heart Yang Deficiency — Ginseng and Heart Strengthening Pills

Heart Yin Deficiency — Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill.

Insufficient blood and qi in the heart – Ginseng Nourishing Pills.

Lung heat — Yin Huang Granules

Lung Qi Deficiency — Lung-Nourishing Pills

Lung cold - Tongyi Li Lung Pan.

Lung Yin Deficiency — Baihe Gujin Pill

Liver blood deficiency — Nourishing Blood and Strengthening Tendon Pill.

Excessive liver fire — Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills.

Liver Qi stagnation — Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pill).

Liver Yang Rising – Tianma Junteng Granules

Spleen deficiency — Sijunzi Pill.

Deficiency of both heart and spleen — Gui Pi Wan (Spleen-Nourishing Pill).

Phlegm and dampness causing heaviness—Liu Jun Zi Wan (Six Gentlemen Decoction).

Spleen deficiency leads to dampness — Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder.

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Premature ejaculation is caused by kidney yin deficiency, which can be treated with Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Cinnamon Formula), with modifications.

Short duration indicates kidney yang deficiency, which can be treated with Da Bu Ge Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula), with modifications.

If the penis cannot be erected, it indicates liver qi stagnation. The appropriate treatment is Shugan Jieyu Wan (舒肝解郁丸), with modifications as needed.

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Heat can promote circulation, dissipate heat, and transform heat; cold can cause stagnation, blockage, and stagnation.

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Sanrei Shirakimaru skillful pairing:

Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pill + Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder:

Symptoms: Liver Qi stagnation, spleen deficiency and dampness.

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, soothes the liver and regulates qi.

Symptoms include: unstable emotions, irritability, sullenness, sighing, loss of appetite, bloating and indigestion, heaviness in the body, and weakness in the limbs.

Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pill + Aconite and Lizhong Pill:

Symptoms: Spleen deficiency leads to dampness, and heavy dampness causes coldness in the body.

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, warms the middle and dispels cold.

Symptoms include: heaviness in the limbs, aversion to cold, lethargy, weakness, a tendency to feel cold in the stomach, abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating cold food, and loose stools.

Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pill + Er Chen Pill:

Symptoms: Individuals with spleen deficiency and excessive phlegm and dampness.

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, dries dampness and resolves phlegm.

Symptoms include: feeling heavy and lethargic, excessive and sticky phlegm, chest tightness and shortness of breath, sticky and unpleasant mouth, obesity, dizziness and nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension and pain, and sticky stools.

Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pills + Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction:

Symptoms: Spleen deficiency with dampness, liver and gallbladder with dampness.

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, clears heat and drains fire.

Symptoms include: irritability, dry mouth and bitter taste, headache and dizziness, rib pain, easy anger, burning sensation in the stomach, frequent awakening between 1 and 3 a.m., damp scrotum, and wet groin.

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There are two types of blood stasis: Qi stagnation and blood stasis, which are treated with Xuefu Zhuyu Wan; and cold coagulation and blood stasis, which are treated with Guizhi Fuling Wan.

Qi stagnation and blood stasis: If you are often irritable, easily angered, anxious, and generally in a bad mood, and sometimes feel needle-like pain in areas like your head, shoulders, chest, abdomen, and lower back, this is all caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. Traditional Chinese medicine says, "When qi flows, blood flows; when qi stagnates, blood stasis occurs." Bad emotions cause liver qi stagnation, which disrupts the smooth flow of qi and blood. In this case, it is necessary to "activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis," and Xuefu Zhuyu Wan (Blood Mansion Stasis-Removing Pill) can be used.

Cold-induced blood stasis refers to blood stasis caused by cold. For example, if you often drink cold water, wear too little clothing, or stay in cold and damp places, you will feel cold and painful all over your body, especially your hands and feet. This is due to internal cold combined with external cold, which blocks the flow of blood and qi. When the weather gets cold, the pain worsens. This is "cold-induced blood stasis," and the treatment is to "dispel cold and resolve stasis." Guizhi Fuling Wan (Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill) can be used.

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The medication used varies depending on the location of the damp-heat:

Damp-heat in the spleen and stomach can cause symptoms such as poor appetite, acid reflux, belching, bitter taste in the mouth, and bad breath. This is caused by eating spicy and irritating foods, which disrupts the spleen and stomach's digestive function and produces dampness. If the dampness is not eliminated in time, it eventually transforms into heat, resulting in the symptoms of damp-heat. The treatment method is to address the spleen and stomach, and Huoxiang Qingwei Capsules can be used.

Liver and gallbladder damp-heat can manifest as emotional instability, easily angered by minor things, headaches, red eyes, vaginal dampness, itching, and sweating. Women may experience abnormal vaginal discharge and chest and rib pain. Liver fire can also damage the spleen, leading to problems such as dry mouth, bad breath, and indigestion. Gentian root and licorice root decoction (Longdan Xiegan Wan) can be used in this case.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the large intestine is considered the "organ of transmission," receiving food residue from the small intestine, absorbing water, and forming waste. If damp heat accumulates in the large intestine, it can cause constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, foul-smelling stools, or constipation with an urgent need to defecate but prolonged sitting on the toilet, or inability to pass stool or small stool volume. In such cases, Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang (葛根芩连汤) can be used.

Bladder damp-heat mainly manifests in urination, such as "frequent urination, painful urination, difficult urination, and yellow urine". Bazheng Powder can be used.

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Xiao Chai Hu Tang combined with Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan can treat "upper heat and lower cold", and is specifically for treating the obstruction of the three jiaos!

The problem of upper body heat and lower body cold, indicating obstruction of the Triple Burner, primarily stems from the liver and spleen. The liver governs the free flow of Qi, maintaining the body's overall Qi circulation. Stagnation of liver Qi can easily lead to emotional issues, such as sullenness and frequent anger. The liver also promotes the digestion and absorption of food by the spleen and stomach, as well as the secretion and excretion of bile. Therefore, a decline in liver function inevitably leads to impaired digestion and absorption, resulting in Qi failing to ascend or descend. The middle burner acts like a crossroads in the body. When this "traffic light" of the spleen and stomach malfunctions, it causes heart fire to fail to descend, leading to excessive cold in the kidneys. Conversely, insufficient kidney water to ascend can cause excessive heart fire, ultimately resulting in obstruction of the upper, middle, and lower burners, leading to the condition of upper body heat and lower body cold. Treatment in this situation must be divided into two steps: regulating the liver and regulating the spleen. For the liver, the most important thing is to ensure its smooth flow, as liver Qi thrives on free flow and dislikes stagnation. You can use Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction). The "Bupleurum" in it can clear stagnant liver qi and regulate the body's qi flow, thus improving emotional issues, bloating, and indigestion—all problems related to the spleen and stomach. However, stagnant qi can also be caused by qi deficiency, just like a small river with too little water is prone to blockage. Therefore, after using Xiao Chai Hu Tang, it's necessary to supplement with some qi-tonifying herbs, such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonifying the Middle and Benefiting Qi Pill). This is especially beneficial for people with poor appetite, weakness in the hands and feet, and a sunken tongue. With sufficient qi and improved digestion, the body gains strength, and the internal pathways are opened, making it less prone to stagnation and blockage.

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For external cold and internal heat, use: Si Ni San; for external heat and internal cold, use: Si Ni Tang!

External cold and internal heat refers to a condition where the external temperature is particularly low, especially the hands and feet, but wearing an extra layer of clothing or covering oneself with a blanket makes one feel irritable. This indicates that the cold is in the skin, while the heat is in the bone marrow. Zhang Zhongjing called this "Yang excess suppressing Yin," also known as "Yin suppression syndrome." Its essence is caused by excessive internal heat, which suppresses Yang Qi and prevents it from reaching the skin. In this case, "Si Ni San" (Four Rebellions Powder) is used to expel the pathogenic heat and relieve stagnation. Once the pathogenic heat dissipates, Yang Qi can circulate normally to the surface, and the symptoms will naturally subside.

External heat and internal cold refers to a condition where the external temperature is high, but the person is extremely sensitive to cold, even when the outdoor temperature is 38 or 39 degrees Celsius, requiring them to wear extra clothing. This indicates that the heat is on the surface of the skin, while the cold is deep within the bone marrow. This condition, known as "excessive yin repelling yang," is also called "yang repelling syndrome." Its essence is due to an excessive amount of yin and cold, which repels yang energy, causing a series of symptoms of both heat and cold. Therefore, such individuals should use "Si Ni Tang" (Four-Reversal Decoction) to warm the yang and dispel the cold. Once the cold is dispelled and the yang energy is restored, the "sensitivity to cold" will naturally disappear.

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Lotus seeds clear the upper burner; dried tangerine peel clears the middle burner; rehmannia root clears the lower burner!

Traditional Chinese medicine has a unique concept called the Triple Burner (upper burner, middle burner, and lower burner). It is not only the channel for the flow of Qi in the human body, but also the hub for the metabolism of fluids. If a person's Triple Burner is blocked, all kinds of diseases will arise!

The most typical symptoms of obstruction in the upper burner are insomnia, excessive dreaming, and mouth ulcers. Traditional Chinese medicine says, "The upper burner is like mist," meaning that the upper burner (heart and lungs) distributes nutrients throughout the body like mist and dew. If the heart and lungs are out of balance, heart fire easily rises, like water boiling dry and steaming. Mild cases result in mouth ulcers, while severe cases cause restlessness and insomnia. Lotus seeds can alleviate these symptoms because they can clear heart fire, nourish the heart and spirit, and also tonify the spleen and kidneys. They have a good conditioning effect on many symptoms caused by obstruction in the upper burner.

When the middle jiao (middle burner) is blocked, it often leads to abdominal bloating and pain, acid reflux, and belching after eating. The middle jiao (spleen, stomach, liver, and gallbladder ) is like a millstone, responsible for transforming food into qi and blood. Nowadays, people often experience liver qi stagnation due to high stress levels. This is like a stuck millstone, causing food to accumulate and ferment, easily producing turbid qi. "Chenpi" (dried tangerine peel) is used in this case. It can promote qi circulation, strengthen the spleen, relieve bloating and dampness, regulate the qi mechanism of the spleen and stomach, help restore normal spleen and stomach function, and improve the blockage of the middle jiao. It is also a commonly used medicine for regulating stagnation in the middle jiao.

The main symptoms of lower abdominal obstruction include lower back and knee pain, frequent urination at night, dizziness, tinnitus, forgetfulness, and insomnia. The kidneys, which comprise the lower abdomen (kidneys , large intestine, small intestine, and bladder ), act like a reservoir, storing the body's essence. Prolonged late nights and excessive fatigue can lead to "kidney essence deficiency and insufficient blood and essence," resulting in symptoms such as hair loss, dizziness, and tinnitus. Rehmannia root enters the liver and kidney meridians. Raw Rehmannia root cools the blood, nourishes yin, clears heat, and generates fluids; processed Rehmannia root nourishes yin and blood, replenishes essence and marrow, and is effective for symptoms of lower abdominal obstruction such as kidney deficiency.

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Tianwang Buxin Dan (Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill) soothes the upper burner; Xiangsha Liujun Wan (Fragrant Sand Six Gentlemen Pill) regulates the middle burner; Gui Shao Dihuang Wan (Angelica, Peony, and Rehmannia Pill) clears the lower burner!

Many health problems stem from blockages in the "Triple Burner" (San Jiao). Three simple and effective traditional Chinese medicine remedies can resolve these blockages!

The heart and lungs belong to the upper burner (upper jiao). The heart governs blood, and the lungs govern qi (vital energy), working together to maintain the circulation of blood and qi in the body. If the upper burner is blocked, blood and qi will not flow smoothly, easily causing internal heat. At this time, a person will feel dry mouth and throat, insomnia, and irritability, and their tongue will appear red and sunken. In this case, Tianwang Buxin Dan (Heavenly King Heart-Nourishing Pill) can be used, which has the effects of "nourishing yin and clearing heat, nourishing blood and calming the mind, and unblocking the upper burner."

The spleen and stomach belong to the middle jiao (middle burner). The spleen is responsible for transporting and transforming the essence of food and water, distributing it throughout the body. The stomach is responsible for digestion. If the middle jiao is blocked, the function of the spleen and stomach will deteriorate, making it difficult to expel dampness, which turns into phlegm and dampness. This can cause symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, excessive phlegm, and sticky, unsatisfactory stools. In this case, Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction can be used. Its ingredients, including costus root, amomum villosum, and tangerine peel, can regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, resolve phlegm, and unblock the middle jiao.

The liver and kidneys belong to the lower burner. The liver stores blood, and the kidneys store meridians. Blood and meridians are mutually transformed. If the lower burner is blocked, the blood and meridians of the liver and kidneys will gradually become deficient, which will lead to symptoms such as lower back pain, dizziness, tinnitus, and decreased sexual function. At this time, Gui Shao Di Huang Wan can be used. It has the effect of "nourishing kidney yin and replenishing liver blood", which can replenish the energy of the lower burner.

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Lotus root starch recipe:

A bowl of lotus root starch every day "warms the stomach, kidneys, uterus, and body," and "clears the spleen and stomach, replenishes qi and blood," giving you radiant skin and a fragrant body scent!

This recipe is suitable for use in spring, summer, and winter. In autumn, it should be replaced with the lotus root powder recipe for the beginning of autumn.

Ingredients: 30g fresh small yellow ginger, 30g genuine brown sugar, 21g genuine lotus root powder (or 50g small yellow ginger and 50g genuine brown sugar), 9g sesame seeds (crushed), 15-30g genuine angelica root.

Production steps:

Add 500g of water to a pot, add sesame seeds and angelica root, cook for 10 minutes, then add brown sugar and strain to remove ginger.

Peel the small yellow ginger, cut it into chunks, smash it, and mash it into a paste. Add the ginger paste to boiling water and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Mix 21 grams of lotus root starch with 50 grams of cold water until smooth and set aside. Strain the cooked ginger syrup into a bowl, add the prepared ginger syrup and lotus root starch, and stir until it forms a paste. Pour into a bowl and serve. You can add kumquat jam, roasted pine nuts, and cypress seeds.

Dosage instructions:

Suitable for all seasons (avoid ginger in autumn). Take one bowl a day on an empty stomach in the morning. After taking it, do some exercises to open your meridians, boost your Yang energy, and feel refreshed. The best time to take it is between 4 and 6 a.m., the earlier the better, and no later than 9 or 10 a.m.

Efficacy: Warms the stomach and invigorates Yang, promotes saliva production, clears heat and detoxifies, eliminates turbidity and odor, opens the meridians and invigorates the spirit, relieves hunger, balances Yin and Yang, long-term use can cure diseases and prolong life, and makes the body feel light and fragrant.

Ginger—generates Yang energy; brown sugar—generates blood energy; lotus root starch—generates essence energy.

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This traditional Chinese medicine is more effective at relieving depression than "Xiaoyao Wan"!

Many people experience liver qi stagnation, manifesting as poor sleep quality, emotional instability, and irritability. Some might suggest using "Xiaoyao Wan" (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

However, "Xiaoyao Wan" is mainly for soothing the liver and relieving depression, and clearing liver fire. But if a person has liver depression for a long time, the flow of qi is not smooth, the body fluids are obstructed, and the liver fire is excessive, burning the body fluids. This can easily lead to the problem of "liver depression" combined with "phlegm and dampness". Phlegm and dampness obstruct the flow of qi and blood, and the liver fire disturbs the mind. People are prone to problems such as "insomnia, irritability, and anxiety". It is difficult to overcome this with "Xiaoyao Wan". At this time, you can use Jieyu Anshen Tang. It can relieve liver depression, resolve phlegm and dampness, clear blood stasis, unblock meridians, calm the mind, nourish blood and soften the liver. It can relieve problems such as "insomnia, anxiety, irritability and forgetfulness" caused by "liver depression and qi stagnation".

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When there is deficiency, nourish the mother; when there is excess, drain the child!

Song of Tonification and Reduction of the Twelve Meridians' Mother and Child Points:

For lung deficiency, drain Chize (LU5) and tonify Taiyuan (LU9); for large intestine deficiency, drain Erjian (LU2) and Quchi (LI11).

Stomach diarrhea is severe, and the spleen is located near Shangqiu and Dadu.

The heart meridian starts at Shenmen, followed by Shaochong; the small intestine meridian starts at Xiaohai, then connects to Xi.

The bladder meridian strengthens the Yin, while the kidney meridian drains from Yongquan and Fuliu.

The pericardium is replenished by tonifying the Daling and Zhongchong points, and the Sanjiao is cured by treating the Tianjing and Zhongzhu points.

For gallbladder deficiency, use Yang-tonifying herbs and supplement Xiaxi (GB4); for liver deficiency, use Xingjian (LR2) and supplement Ququan (LR8).

The five elements and five channels work in harmony, effectively purging the child's serious illness and bringing him peace;

The five acupoints are Jing-Well, Ying-Spring, Shu-Stream, and He-Sea. Tonify the mother acupoint in a smooth manner.

Qing Dynasty - Li Xuechuan's "Illustrated Acupuncture and Moxibustion".

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For shingles, a classic prescription is: 10 grams of turmeric, 8 grams of rose petals, and 6 grams of corydalis rhizome.

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Han Tong Tang (寒通汤) is from *Medical Records of Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine* (医学衷中参西录). (by Zhang Xichun).

It is used to treat symptoms of excess heat in the lower abdomen, bladder swelling, urinary tract obstruction, and dribbling urination.

Talc, raw peony root, anemarrhena rhizome, and phellodendron bark.

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"Returning to the True Medicine: A Detailed Explanation of the Pathogenesis of the Five Internal Organs"

The main reason for the liver's wood element's inability to rise and generate energy is coldness. If the kidney's water element is also cold, then the wood element's energy will also be unable to rise and generate energy.

The main reason for excessive upward movement of liver wood is that lung qi fails to contain it, and metal qi cannot maintain balance.

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"Returning to the True Medicine: A Detailed Explanation of the Pathogenesis of the Five Internal Organs"

The liver and lungs are located on the left and right sides, respectively. One governs growth and development, while the other governs contraction. The key to growth and contraction lies in balance; excess is as bad as deficiency.

The heart and kidneys are located in the upper and lower parts of the body, and mainly function in ascending and descending; the heart and kidneys interact with each other.

The human body is nothing more than Qi, blood, water, and fire. Qi is fire entering water and evaporating the water to become Qi. Blood is water entering fire and transforming the fire into blood.

The heart is responsible for nourishing the body's vital energy and blood, while the kidneys are responsible for storing water and fire.

If the fire stored in the kidneys is insufficient, the kidney water will not rise.

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tinnitus:

1. Cicada chirping – can be treated with: Liuwei Dihuang Pills or Niaoling Capsules.

2. Buzzing sound – can be treated with: Qi-boosting pills or Bazhen granules.

3. The sound of tides – can be treated with: Gentian Root and Licorice Decoction Pills, Ear-Clearing Pills.

4. Wind noise – can be treated with: Huanglian Shangqing Wan or Niuhuang Jiedu Wan.

5. Wheezing sound – can be treated with Er Chen Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine).

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Fu Qingzhu's prescription for treating severe frozen shoulder:

Mr. Li Ke, a famous traditional Chinese medicine doctor (of the Huoshen School) in Shanxi, said: "Shoulder stiffness" means: severe pain in the right shoulder and arm, inability to raise the hand, extend it backward, or raise the shoulder with a tearing pain, making it impossible to dress oneself, and causing unbearable suffering.

Generally speaking, the shoulders and arms are traversed by the "Hand Shaoyang" and "Hand Yangming" meridians. When liver qi is stagnant, wood overpowers earth. The spleen governs the limbs, and when spleen qi is deficient, phlegm and dampness are generated internally and flow to the joints, thus causing limb diseases. In addition, after the age of fifty, qi and blood gradually decline, and with the addition of external wind, frost, rain, and dew, this condition eventually develops.

This disease, also known as "frozen shoulder," is an age-related degenerative disease that is difficult to treat. However, a prescription recorded in *Fu Shan's Treatise on Men and Women* has a quick and effective treatment. Fu Shan states: "Shoulder and arm pain indicates liver qi stagnation in the hand meridians. Treatment involves calming the liver, dispelling wind, eliminating phlegm, and unblocking the meridians."

The prescription is as follows: Angelica sinensis and Paeonia lactiflora, 90 grams each; Citrus reticulata peel and Bupleurum chinense, 15 grams each; Notopterygium incisum, Gentiana macrophylla, Sinapis alba (fried and ground), Pinellia ternata, 9 grams each; Aconitum carmichaelii, 3 grams. Preparation: Boil in 6 bowls of water for 3 boils, then take 1 bowl of the decoction and mix with yellow rice wine. One dose will cure the ailment.

According to Master Yu's prescription, the original formula was modified by adding: 120 grams of raw astragalus to invigorate qi and promote blood circulation. 15 grams of cinnamon twig tips were added to carry the medicine directly to the affected area. An antispasmodic powder (3 grams of whole scorpion and 4 centipedes) was added, ground into powder and taken with water to penetrate the collaterals and clear away pathogens. Peach kernel, safflower, and earthworm were also added to invigorate blood and regulate menstruation.

The patient was instructed to decoct equal parts water and rice wine, drink it hot to induce sweating, thus opening the exterior and expelling cold stagnation, for 3 doses. After taking the first dose, the patient sweated slightly and slept soundly that night. The next day, the patient felt much more relaxed and, for several months, was able to dress without assistance. Unexpectedly, after taking the second dose, the patient experienced more than 10 bouts of thick, sticky diarrhea, while the arm pain was reduced by 80-90%. Due to fear of diarrhea, the patient did not take the remaining dose. After taking the remaining dose, the patient experienced abdominal pain and diarrhea 5-6 times, but the patient could raise and extend the right shoulder as normal. The cause of the diarrhea was considered to be twofold: firstly, Angelica sinensis is rich in oil, and a large dose inevitably leads to laxative effects; secondly, the warming nature of the medicine dissolves phlegm and dampness, which is then eliminated through the stool. The decoction method did not follow the original instructions, and the large dosage made it difficult to fully dissolve the active ingredients after three boils. Therefore, the method was changed to soaking in cold water for 1 hour, boiling rapidly for half an hour, adding rice wine, and taking it hot twice.

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The corresponding prescriptions for the three Yang diseases and three Ming diseases in the *Shanghan Lun* (Treatise on Cold Damage) in terms of "transformation into heat" and "transformation into cold":

Sun Disease:

Why does the *Shanghan Lun* (Treatise on Cold Damage) contain "Da Qinglong Tang" and "Xiao Qinglong Tang," as well as "Da Chaihu Tang" and "Xiao Chaihu Tang"? This logic has been rarely clearly explained for centuries. The renowned Shanxi traditional Chinese medicine practitioner (Fire God School), Mr. Li Ke, explained it quite thoroughly. For example, when a person is exposed to external pathogens (wind-cold) and is in the Ma Huang Tang syndrome stage, which is at the superficial level and not resolved, the pathogens will penetrate deeper. Depending on the individual's constitution, they will develop in two directions: one is "transforming into heat and excess," and the other is "transforming into cold and deficiency." The symptoms of "transforming into heat and excess" are represented by Da Qinglong Tang, while the symptoms of "transforming into cold and deficiency" are represented by Xiao Qinglong Tang, including Xiao Chaihu Tang for Shaoyang disease. Relatively speaking, Da Chaihu Tang represents "transforming into heat and excess," while Xiao Chaihu Tang represents "transforming into cold and deficiency." So, in the early stages of Taiyang disease, which of the Guizhi Tang syndrome (with sweating) and Ma Huang Tang syndrome (without sweating) represents "transforming into heat and excess," and which represents "transforming into cold and deficiency"? Both of these decoctions share the characteristic of causing fever and a floating pulse, but the biggest difference lies in the presence of sweating in one and the absence of sweating in the other. Relatively speaking, Ephedra Decoction tends to "transform cold and deficiency," because coldness is associated with contraction, hence the absence of sweating. In contrast, Cinnamon Twig Decoction tends to "transform heat and excess," because sweating is an excess condition, not a deficiency condition. Cinnamon Twig Decoction contains peony root (sour) and red dates (sweet), and sour and sweet flavors can nourish yin. This indicates that Cinnamon Twig Decoction, which tends to "transform heat and excess," requires sour and sweet flavors to nourish yin. Therefore, Hu Xishu, a master of classical Chinese medicine formulas , often used Cinnamon Twig Decoction combined with raw gypsum in his clinical practice. Cinnamon Twig Decoction combined with raw gypsum represents the "transform heat and excess" direction of Cinnamon Twig Decoction, while Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction represents the "transform cold and deficiency" direction of Cinnamon Twig Decoction.

Yangming disease:

The most severe stage of Yangming disease is the Major Purgative Decoction syndrome, which is a severe reaction of stomach qi reversal. The direction of "transformation into heat and excess" after stomach qi reversal is undoubtedly the formula of the Purgative Decoction type. What formula transforms stomach qi into "transformation into cold and deficiency" after stomach qi reversal? It is the Inula and Hematite Decoction. The Inula and Hematite Decoction contains both stomach qi-descending herbs and tonifying herbs. The typical formula for the initial stage of Yangming disease is the White Tiger Decoction, which clearly corresponds to the direction of "transformation into heat and excess." The opposite formula, "transformation into cold and deficiency," corresponds to the Four Reversal Decoction. Article 225 of Yangming disease mentions: "If the pulse is floating and weak, with exterior heat and interior cold, and diarrhea with undigested food, the Four Reversal Decoction is the main treatment." The Four Reversal Decoction is a general formula for "transformation into cold and deficiency" in interior syndromes, while the Cinnamon Twig Decoction is a general formula for "transformation into heat and excess" in exterior syndromes. Article 91 of the Treatise on Cold Damage mentions a sentence: "To save the interior, use Si Ni Tang; to save the exterior, use Gui Zhi Tang."

Shaoyang disease:

Earlier (in the section on Taiyang disease), we mentioned the initial stage of Shaoyang disease, which is characterized by "transformation into heat and excess," corresponding to Da Chai Hu Tang. In contrast, "transformation into cold and deficiency" corresponds to Xiao Chai Hu Tang. This is relative. So, in the severe stage of Shaoyang disease, which formula belongs to "transformation into heat and excess," and which formula belongs to "transformation into cold and deficiency"?

According to Mr. Li Ke, a renowned traditional Chinese medicine practitioner (of the Huoshen School) from Shanxi, based on his clinical experience, in the severe stage of "Shaoyang disease," which is characterized by "transformation into heat and excess," the commonly used decoction is Yin Huo Tang (引火汤). After "transformation into cold and deficiency," Yin Huo Tang is used with the addition of cinnamon and aconite. In the *Shanghan Lun* (伤寒论), in the latter half of Shaoyang disease, the decoction corresponding to "transformation into heat and excess" is Da Huang Huang Lian Xie Xin Tang (大黄黄连泻心汤), while "transformation into cold and deficiency" uses Fu Zi Xie Xin Tang (附子泻心汤). Article 154 of the *Shanghan Lun* mentions Da Huang Huang Lian Xie Xin Tang, and Article 155 mentions Fu Zi Xie Xin Tang. Fu Zi Xie Xin Tang is simply Da Huang Huang Lian Xie Xin Tang with the addition of Scutellaria baicalensis and processed aconite. In the severe stage of "Shaoyang disease", there are many dialectical relationships that combine deficiency and excess, so there are "Licorice Decoction for Draining the Heart", "Ginger Decoction for Draining the Heart", "Pinellia Decoction for Draining the Heart", etc.

Lesser Yin Disease:

In the initial stage of "Shaoyin disease," which is characterized by "simultaneous exterior and interior disease," there are both "internal deficiency" and "exterior dampness," resulting in very obvious exterior symptoms. The decoction corresponding to the "transformation into cold and deficiency" in the initial stage of "Shaoyin disease" is Ephedra, Aconite, and Asarum Decoction. A common exterior symptom is allergic rhinitis. On the one hand, the body's vital energy tries to expel external pathogens, while on the other hand, due to internal deficiency and insufficient vital energy, a repeated "pull and pull, struggle between the body's vital energy and pathogens" occurs, leading to allergic rhinitis. When "Shaoyin disease" transforms into "heat and excess," a common symptom is sore throat. There are many corresponding decoctions, such as "Pig Skin Decoction" in Article 310 of Shaoyin Disease; "Licorice Decoction and Platycodon Decoction" in Article 311; "Bitter Wine Decoction" in Article 312; and "Pinellia Powder" in Article 313. The core symptom in these articles is "sore throat," a reaction of "internal deficiency transforming into heat, disturbing the throat" in Shaoyin disease. In his clinical practice, Dr. Li Ke frequently used a formula for the initial stage of Shaoyin disease, "transformation into heat and excess," namely, Wushe Longpi Tang (乌蛇龙皮汤). This formula is composed of Taohong Siwu Tang (桃红四物汤), Guizhi Tang (桂枝汤), and Dingfeng Tang (定风汤), and is a commonly used formula for various skin diseases caused by "blood dryness generating wind." Therefore, from Mahuang Fuzi Xixin Tang (麻黄附子细辛汤) in article 301 to Banxia San (半夏散) in article 313, these are all solutions corresponding to the initial stage of Shaoyin disease, "transformation into heat and cold."

Si Ni Tang is the main prescription in the Shaoyin chapter of the *Shanghan Lun* (Treatise on Cold Damage), and it embodies the core thinking of the *Shanghan Lun*. The true outline of the Shaoyin chapter of the *Shanghan Lun* is not in Article 281, but in Article 282, which states: "He only wants to sleep, has diarrhea, and is thirsty, which belongs to the Shaoyin syndrome." It also mentions: "The lower burner is deficient and cold, and cannot control water, so the urine is white." That is, Shaoyin patients have deficiency and cold in the lower burner, their urine is clear and white, they have internal cold, but they are also thirsty. Many people interpret this as "upper heat and lower cold," but the thirst here is not the same as normal thirst. Normal thirst is quenched by drinking water, which is a healthy state. However, in a sub-healthy state, such as Yangming disease or Shaoyin disease, drinking water cannot quench thirst; one needs to replenish body fluids with sour and sweet substances to quench thirst. But in Shaoyin disease, replenishing body fluids with sour and sweet substances will not quench thirst and may even worsen the deficiency and coldness in the lower abdomen. At this point, the only solution is to "tonify fire to generate earth, and earth to generate fluids," that is, to "tonify the fire of the gate of life" using very hot substances, such as aconite, or Si Ni Tang (Four-Reversal Decoction). These substances strengthen the fire of the kidney (Mingmen) in the lower abdomen, allowing body fluids to rise and nourish the mouth and tongue. Therefore, Zuo Jiyun, a famous physician of the Republic of China era , mentioned in his theory of Si Ni Tang: "Aconite is pungent and very hot; its pungent nature moistens and opens the pores to treat the flow of body fluids." Therefore, from the perspective of the "Treatise on Cold Damage", even a simple case of thirst can be divided into three types of symptoms.

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Taiyin disease:

The text on Taiyin disease in the *Shanghan Lun* is relatively short, with only eight or nine entries. Extracting four corresponding formulas is quite difficult. Therefore, we can only rely on the *Jinkui Yaolue* and formulas from later physicians to formulate the four formulas for Taiyin disease. Firstly, the formula corresponding to the initial stage of Taiyin disease, "transformation into heat and excess," is Xiao Jianzhong Tang. It is based on Guizhi Tang, with the addition of maltose (i.e., cinnamon twig, peony root, licorice root, jujube, ginger, and maltose) . As everyone knows, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has the theory that "sweet flavors enter the spleen, and sour and sweet flavors nourish yin." The main function of Xiao Jianzhong Tang (Minor Decoction for Strengthening the Middle Jiao) is to replenish the body fluids in the middle jiao. This is because after Taiyang wind-stroke "transforms into heat and excess," it is transmitted to the middle jiao, resulting in insufficient body fluids in the middle jiao and acute abdominal pain. Xiao Jianzhong Tang can be used in this case. This is mentioned in Article 100 of the Taiyang disease section of the *Shanghan Lun* (Treatise on Cold Damage). Article 276 of the Taiyin disease section of the *Shanghan Lun* also mentions that "for Taiyin disease with a floating pulse, sweating can be induced. Guizhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) is appropriate." This shows that Guizhi Tang is very suitable for patients in the early stage of yin disease when "transformation into heat and excess" occurs. Adding maltose makes it Xiao Jianzhong Tang, which is the representative formula for the "transformation into heat and excess" stage of Taiyin disease. Da Jianzhong Tang (Major Decoction for Strengthening the Middle Jiao) is the representative formula for the "transformation into cold and deficiency" stage of Taiyin disease. Da Jianzhong Tang contains only three herbs: Sichuan pepper, dried ginger, and ginseng . Its warming effect is self-evident. Therefore, when the "Shanghan Lun" uses "big" and "small" to name prescriptions, some of them are to distinguish the degree of heat, such as Da Chai Hu Tang and Xiao Chai Hu Tang (of course, it must be emphasized that the so-called "transformation into heat" and "transformation into cold" are relative, especially when talking about "Da Chai Hu Tang and Xiao Chai Hu Tang"). On the other hand, Da Qing Long Tang, Xiao Qing Long Tang, Da Jian Zhong Tang, and Xiao Jian Zhong Tang actually have a certain symmetry, so the medicinal materials in them are completely different.

In the severe stage of Taiyin disease, there are two directions of "transformation into heat and cold." We previously discussed the initial stage of Taiyin disease, where the spleen's ability to ascend is insufficient. However, in the severe stage, the spleen's yang not only fails to ascend but also begins to sink. This sinking of spleen qi obstructs liver blood and the ascent of kidney qi, causing the body to enter a negative cycle. The formulas for "transformation into cold and deficiency" after spleen qi sinking are: Lizhong Tang and Fugui Lizhong Tang. These formulas use dried ginger to warm the spleen yang and ginseng to lift the sinking spleen qi. This is relatively easy to understand. So how do we understand the part about "transformation into heat and excess" after spleen qi sinking? This is actually quite difficult. Considering the crucial premise of "spleen qi sinking," the suitable formula is "Shengxian Tang" by Zhang Xichun ( one of the representatives of the Sino-Western integration school ) from the Qing Dynasty. He believed that qi sinking refers to the sinking of the qi of the liver, spleen, and kidneys. The combined qi of these three is called "Zong Qi." Some people who don't understand might think it's the combined qi of the heart and lungs, but this is completely illogical. Why? Because the heart fire is inherently downward-moving, and the lungs are inherently descending. Why would they be afraid of sinking? It must be the sinking of the three ascending qi of the liver, spleen, and kidneys. Spleen qi sinking is the easiest way to form qi sinking. Therefore, the corresponding formula for spleen qi sinking is Shengxian Tang. In Shengxian Tang, Anemarrhena asphodeloides is used to clear heat and relieve irritability. So, the first stage of qi sinking is "transformation into heat and solidity" after spleen qi sinking, and the corresponding formula is Shengxian Tang.

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Jueyin disease:

When we reach the Jueyin disease stage, the "transformation into heat and cold" becomes very interesting. Because Jueyin is associated with wind and wood, when the temperature difference between the internal organs is very large, it will generate a huge internal wind. This involves the geography knowledge we learned in junior high school. In summer, when the temperature difference is large, it is easy to generate typhoons. In winter, when the temperature difference is large, it is also easy to generate typhoons. Both excessive cold and excessive heat will generate wind. Therefore, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has always believed that the human body is a microcosm. The Shaoyang and Jueyin stages are internally and externally related. In the Shaoyang stage, internal wind, usually hot wind, can rush towards the brain, causing different levels of damage, from epilepsy to stroke to cerebral hemorrhage. The commonly used treatment is Zhengan Xifeng Tang (镇肝息风汤). In Jueyin disease, the wind is cold wind. When this cold wind blows upwards, it manifests as the symptoms described in Jueyin Disease Article 378: "dry retching, spitting saliva, and headache"—typical signs of cold qi rising upwards. Therefore, Wuzhuyu Tang (吴茱萸汤) is used. When the wind blows downwards, it causes diarrhea. For diarrhea with heat, Baitouweng Tang (白头翁汤) is used; for diarrhea with pathogenic cold, Si Ni Tang (四逆汤) is used. For more severe diarrhea accompanied by yang floating externally, as described in Article 370 (diarrhea with undigested food, internal cold and external heat, sweating and cold extremities), Tongmai Sili Tang (通脉四利汤) is the main treatment. Therefore, by understanding Jueyin disease through the concepts of "cold wind" and "hot wind" blowing upwards and downwards, you can grasp part of its logic.

Dang Gui Si Ni Tang (Angelica and Evodia Decoction for Reversing Injury) is a core embodiment of the formulaic thinking in the *Shang Han Lun* (Treatise on Cold Damage), and also a core formula in the Jueyin chapter of the *Shang Han Lun*. It would be a serious mistake to confuse "Si Ni Tang" with "Dang Gui Si Ni Tang." As everyone knows, Si Ni Tang warms the "heart yang and kidney yang," and is the main formula for Shaoyin disease. Dang Gui Si Ni Tang, on the other hand, nourishes liver yin and the meridians, and is the main formula for Jueyin disease; they are completely different. Speaking of nourishing liver yin, there is a very famous formula called Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction), which contains "white peony root, angelica root, chuanxiong rhizome, and rehmannia root." This contains three yin-nourishing herbs and one promoting herb. However, many people with blood deficiency and insufficient liver yin have poor digestive function, leading to excessive yin nourishment, which is ineffective and increases the burden on the spleen and stomach. So, what is the thinking behind classical formulas? The proportion of yin-nourishing ingredients must not exceed the proportion of qi-regulating ingredients. Therefore, in the "Dang Gui Si Ni Tang" formula, three liang of angelica is paired with three liang of cinnamon twig to promote qi circulation, three liang of white peony root is paired with three liang of asarum to unblock the meridians, and two liang of prepared licorice root is paired with two liang of tetrapanax papyriferus. This reflects the core thinking of classical formulas. In the thinking of classical formulas, the smooth flow of qi has the highest priority. No matter how much you need yin-nourishing ingredients, you cannot replace the priority of smooth qi flow. Therefore, when liver blood cannot nourish the meridians of the limbs, it corresponds to Article 351 of the Jueyin chapter of the *Shanghan Lun* (Treatise on Cold Damage): "Cold hands and feet, weak and almost imperceptible pulse." Don't assume that cold hands and feet are always a sign of Yang deficiency; insufficient blood flow to the limbs can also cause cold hands and feet. If the symptoms of "Dang Gui Si Ni Tang" (Angelica Sinensis and Evodia Decoction) worsen, it can lead to a deficiency of both Yin and Yang, resulting in true visceral cold. At this point, Article 352, "Dang Gui Si Ni Tang plus Wu Zhu Yu Tang" (Angelica Sinensis and Evodia Decoction), is used. The prepared aconite root warms the "heart Yang and kidney Yang," while evodia warms the liver Yang. The liver is Yin in substance but Yang in function; due to severe liver Yin deficiency, the liver's ability to regulate Qi will also be impaired. Therefore, evodia and ginseng are added to assist its function. Thus, Dang Gui Si Ni Tang and Dang Gui Si Ni Tang plus Wu Zhu Yu Tang are the main formulas of the Jueyin chapter of the *Shanghan Lun*.

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"Zhi Gan Cao Tang" and Li Ke's "Po Ge Jiu Xin Tang" are two opposing "opposites." It's necessary to provide a comprehensive explanation of Li Ke's "Po Ge Jiu Xin Tang" to prevent its misuse. Many people's conditions haven't reached the stage where "Po Ge Jiu Xin Tang" is used, and even then, side effects may occur. When is it suitable? It's only for "Shao Yin Wang Yang" and "Jue Yin Wang Yang." Why? Because these conditions have several core symptoms, such as "cold sweating, lower limb edema, rattling phlegm, and cyanosis of the lips and tongue." Most people don't have these symptoms and haven't reached this stage. What's the underlying mechanism behind these symptoms? It's like an engine that can't start. What causes this engine to stop running? Some of these cases may be due to the manifestation of excess in the body, such as after the COVID-19 pandemic from December 2019 to December 2022 , when many people developed lung problems, creating a situation where there is "waste " next to the engine. It may take another five or ten years before many people develop the symptoms of "Po Ge Jiu Xin Tang" (a traditional Chinese medicine formula). However, many people have heart problems, which are not symptoms of "Po Ge Jiu Xin Tang". It is not a case of Yang collapse, but rather Yin stagnation, such as heart failure or arteriosclerosis. If these problems are accompanied by long-term sleep deprivation, it tends to be due to insufficient liver blood, leading to insufficient heart blood, a situation of "the mother causing the child to be weak". The liver is Yin in substance and Yang in function. Once liver blood is insufficient, liver fire will become very strong. The liver's temperament is like a dragon. We know the liver itself doesn't have pain receptors, so it doesn't feel pain itself. However, it can cause pain and discomfort throughout the body. It's like a dragon in its lair, perfectly fine. But if the food in the lair runs out, the dragon will fly out and devour your livestock—this is called "dragon's thunder fire." Imagine you already have insufficient heart blood; now there's a dragon breathing fire, scorching your heart. It will dry out your heart, causing it to become incompletely closed, and its softness to turn into atherosclerosis. Some people who take large doses of aconite may experience insomnia and constipation—a manifestation of yin deficiency. So, what should be done in this situation? You can first use "Huanglian Ejiao Tang" to clear the heat, and then use "Zhigancao Tang" to replenish the heart blood. Many people don't understand the underlying logic. They think "Huanglian Ejiao Tang" is a cold medicine and that it will cause diarrhea after taking it, so they stop taking it. In fact, if you experience diarrhea after taking it, you should be grateful. The best and most suitable way to expel this heat is through feces. If it stays in your body, it will continuously burn your yin fluids, and in severe cases, it may even penetrate into the bone marrow. If the bone marrow cannot produce blood, it will lead to "septicemia." Yang Shiying, a famous Chinese medicine doctor in the Song Dynasty, said in his book " Zhizhi Fang, " "Replenishing blood without clearing heat is ultimately like a fire pit, unable to generate blood." Let's talk about "Zhigancao Tang."

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Why do some people see doctors for a long time but still can't get cured?

When a person's vital energy is strong, the disease will "transform into heat and excess." When a person's vital energy is weak, the disease will "transform into deficiency and cold." These are two completely different directions: one is "transform into heat and excess," and the other is "transform into deficiency and cold." How do we understand this? We can think of the human body as a city, and the disease as thieves or robbers entering that city. When a city has a very sound internal system and a high level of civilization, thieves and robbers who enter the city will be caught quickly. This is analogous to the body quickly expelling disease. For example, in the event of war, this process is like the body generating heat, forcibly driving out the thieves, or dragging them outside the city walls to be executed. This is a reaction of solidification and suppuration. This is the relationship between the body and disease. A strong and healthy body is like a city with a very high level of internal civilization and system. Conversely, when a city has a low level of internal civilization and chaotic management, it's like a person with very weak vital energy. When thieves and robbers enter the city, they will quickly find the weakest department and bribe the relevant leaders and departments. The entire city will gradually become very chaotic, and its economic vitality will be very low. If the mayor of this city discovers that the city's economic vitality is poor and its internal situation is chaotic, he will try to improve it, but no matter what he does, he can't change it. Why? Because these thieves and robbers have become one with your internal departments, which is like a manifestation of "deficiency and coldness" in the body. So in this situation, it is no longer feasible to simply solve the problem. The most important thing now is to correct the imbalance. You need to adjust its system and processes, rather than simply trying to find a particular person. The focus should be on optimizing the entire process and system. This is the relationship between people and diseases.

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For Taiyin, use dried ginger; for Shaoyin, use aconite; for Jueyin, use evodia rutaecarpa!

"Taiyin, Shaoyin, and Jueyin" are the three Yin syndromes, or cold syndromes, as described in the *Shanghan Lun* (Treatise on Cold Damage). Taiyin refers to the spleen and stomach; Shaoyin to the heart and kidneys; and Jueyin to the liver. In other words, Taiyin is stomach cold; Shaoyin is heart and kidney cold; and Jueyin is liver cold.

When pathogenic factors invade the Taiyin meridian, which is associated with stomach cold, symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, and dizziness will appear. This is a Taiyin syndrome because the spleen and stomach have lost their digestive and transporting abilities. Stomach qi fails to descend, clear qi cannot ascend (resulting in dizziness), and turbid qi cannot descend (resulting in loss of appetite and nausea) – this is qi reversal. What formula is used for this? Lizhong Tang (理中汤) is used. Its main ingredient is dried ginger, which warms the stomach and dispels cold. Once the stomach cold is relieved, stomach qi descends, restoring its digestive function. This is the explanation for using dried ginger in Taiyin syndrome. Shaoyin syndrome, on the other hand, is more common in middle-aged and elderly people, mainly due to kidney yang deficiency and decreased heart function. Therefore, many elderly people, after catching a cold, have insufficient resistance and are directly affected by Shaoyin. The pulse of Shaoyin is deep and weak, with cold hands and feet, and the person is always sleepy and fatigued. A deep pulse means you have to press hard to find it; deep indicates an internal syndrome, while floating indicates an external syndrome. A deep and weak pulse indicates weakened heart and kidney function. What formula is used for this? Use: Si Ni Tang (Aconite, Dried Ginger, Prepared Licorice). Aconite can warm both kidney yang and heart yang, which is why some people experience a rapid heartbeat after taking it. This indicates that aconite can enter the heart meridian and has a cardiotonic effect, which is why aconite is used in Shaoyin syndrome. Jueyin syndrome represents the deepest level of illness in the body; the deeper the illness, the colder the body. For example, headaches, when they strike, are unbearable without painkillers. We only know it's a headache, but we don't realize it's caused by cold in the liver. What formula should be used? Wu Zhu Yu Tang (Evodia Decoction) (Evodia, Ginger, Ginseng, Red Dates). The taste of Evodia is even worse than "Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui" (藿香正气水), it's fishy, ​​spicy, and bitter; you'll remember the taste after just one bite. What are the symptoms of headache treated with Wu Zhu Yu Tang? The symptoms include excessive salivation, a feeling of wanting to vomit, and severe pain in the brow area. Drinking Wu Zhu Yu Tang (吴茱萸汤) immediately will provide quick relief, and a few more doses may cure it completely. Otherwise, Western painkillers only treat the symptoms, not the root cause. When the disease progresses to the Jueyin stage, it often presents with "mixed cold and heat," such as fluctuating hand and foot temperatures, constant thirst, excessive water intake, loss of appetite, and persistent diarrhea—symptoms of "upper heat and lower cold." In such cases, Wu Mei Wan (乌梅丸) can be considered.

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He has liver deficiency, liver fire, and spleen deficiency. What prescription do you think is suitable for him? You see, his eyes are dry, his lower back and knees are sore, and his pulse is thin and wiry—these are signs of liver deficiency. His tongue is pale, indicating spleen deficiency. Spleen yang deficiency will definitely cause loose stools. He also has upper body heat, irritability, and anger—these are signs of liver fire. What medicine should I use? Use: Angelica sinensis and Paeonia lactiflora to soothe liver qi and nourish liver blood; Paeonia suffruticosa and Gardenia jasminoides to clear liver fire; Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis to tonify the spleen and gallbladder. Together, this is "Danzhi Xiaoyao San".

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What is the most common reaction after taking Chinese medicine and seeing the desired effect?

The most common reaction is dizziness. Ancient Chinese medicine texts mention, "If the medicine does not produce dizziness, the disease cannot be cured." This means that if dizziness does not occur after taking medicine, the disease cannot be cured. Why is dizziness the most typical reaction to the medicine? Because dizziness is an important signal that the brain needs to rest. This signal is sent to the brain by other organs, telling the brain that you need to stop and rest, and that the organs need to repair and heal themselves. Therefore, at this time, the most important thing is to stop and rest properly.

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Why does lung heat occur?

Because the lungs are located above the heart, the heart's deficiency fire does not descend but instead burns the lungs.

Why does internal heat fail to descend due to deficiency of the heart?

The liver fire has spread to the child's heart.

Why does liver fire occur?

Since the liver belongs to the wood element, insufficient kidney water fails to nourish the liver wood, which then manifests as liver fire.

Why is there insufficient kidney yin?

Because the middle burner is blocked, the stool is not completely expelled. The intestines are like a biogas digester, which ferments at high temperatures. When the intestines are too hot, too much kidney water is evaporated, resulting in insufficient kidney water and causing liver and kidney yin deficiency. This is the essence of deficiency fire.

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Weak urination – Gorgon fruit.

Urethra pain — Dandelion.

Frequent urination – Cuttlebone.

Yellow urine – Plantago seed.

Unable to hold urine – Privet fruit.

Frequent urination at night – Sisizi (a traditional Chinese medicine).

Schisandra chinensis (五味子) – a herb that causes premature ejaculation.

Clear and copious urine – Xianlingpi (仙灵脾).

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A blockage in the Triple Burner can be a matter of life and death!

The stomach prefers warmth. If it is not warm, it cannot digest food, and the body's organs will not receive the nourishment of the essence of food. Warmth is controlled by the small intestine. Cold hands and feet indicate that the small intestine is not functioning properly. The energy of the small intestine comes from the heart. To regulate the three jiaos (upper, middle, and lower burners), one must first ensure smooth bowel movements and urination.

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Mr. Li Ke's experience:

The six channels of typhoid fever are actually two channels: "Yin" and "Yang". The three Yang channels are governed by Yangming, and the three Yin channels are governed by Taiyin. It is simply the ascending and descending of Qi from the Stomach to the Spleen to the Middle Qi. The Middle Qi is the fundamental Qi of a person.

All diseases originate from the body's own vital energy (qi). In those with strong vital energy, pathogenic factors manifest as heat or excess, resulting in the three Yang diseases. In those with weak vital energy, pathogenic factors manifest as deficiency or cold, resulting in the three Yin diseases. The physician treats disease by supporting the body's vital energy. With proper treatment, Yin symptoms transform into Yang, emerging from the interior to the exterior. With improper treatment, external pathogenic factors penetrate deeper into the two Yin channels, leading to a dangerous situation!

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yin and yang:

The Sun: It governs the exterior of the body (back, head and neck) and is the "outermost" defensive barrier.

Yangming: It governs the muscles, stomach and intestines (front body, abdomen) and belongs to the "inner layer", but the "Yangming Meridian" runs on the surface of the body (such as the face, chest and abdomen).

Shaoyang: It governs the half-exterior and half-interior (side of the body, ribs), and is the pivot of Qi mechanism, located between the former two.

The order of arrangement on the body surface: Taiyang → Shaoyang → Yangming reflects the spatial distribution of the three Yang meridians on the body surface (back → side → abdomen), rather than the depth of disease progression.

Taiyin: It governs the anterior inner side of the four limbs (Spleen Meridian) and belongs to the "interior within the exterior".

Jueyin: It governs the midline of the inner side of the limbs (Liver Meridian) and is located between Taiyin and Shaoyin.

Shaoyin: It governs the posterior border of the inner side of the four limbs (Kidney Meridian) and is the "innermost of the inner".

The order of meridian arrangement on the body surface is: Taiyin → Jueyin → Shaoyin, which reflects the location of the meridian pathways, rather than the progression of diseases.

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Excerpt from "Detailed Explanation of the Eight Principles of Differentiation in Guizhen Medical Theory".

Many people talk about the "Eight Principles of Differentiation" but don't talk about Yin and Yang. They say that Yin and Yang are the general principles, that "exterior, excess, and heat" are Yang, and "interior, deficiency, and cold" are Yin. This is incorrect.

Here, "yin and yang" refers to the relationship between substance and function:

"Yin" refers to "form," such as a person's "internal organs, limbs, torso, skin, flesh, blood, and body fluids," all of which are Yin and constitute the body.

"Yang" refers to "kinetic energy," or energy. For example, a person's muscle strength, the forcefulness of their speech, and the strength of their internal organ functions are all examples of Yang.

The so-called "Yin-Yang dialectics" is to see whether a person's physical form is deficient or their Yang energy is insufficient.

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For gastric erosion, gastric perforation, and gastric bleeding, you can use pearl powder and Panax notoginseng powder in a 1:1 ratio, take 5-10 grams with warm water at one time. In addition, cook 5-10 grams of chicken gizzard lining into porridge.

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Bad breath is often a stomach problem.

You can use: Peel a white radish, take only the middle section, make a hole in the middle, put in an appropriate amount of honey, steam it in a pot of cold water for half an hour, or until cooked. It can clear away turbidity and promote clarity. You can eat it twice.

The best remedy for bad breath: Chen Shiwen's "Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang".

Husbands, women, and children suffer from stomach heat, loose teeth and bad breath, swollen and festering gums with occasional pus and blood discharge, and heavy eyelids that frequently try to close.

Loquat leaf, dried and prepared Rehmannia root, raw and dried Rehmannia root, Asparagus root, Ophiopogon root, Citrus aurantium, Artemisia capillaris, Dendrobium, prepared licorice root, Scutellaria baicalensis.

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"A Record of Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine" - Zhang Xichun.

Han Tong Tang:

It treats the accumulation of excess heat in the lower abdomen (syndrome type), bladder swelling, urinary tract obstruction, and dribbling urination.

Talc, raw peony root, anemarrhena rhizome, and phellodendron bark.

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Guizhen Medicine's "Detailed Explanation of the Pathogenesis of the Five Viscera":

The main reason for the liver's wood element's inability to rise and generate energy is coldness. If the kidney's water element is also cold, then the wood element's energy will also be unable to rise and generate energy.

The excessive rising of liver wood is mainly due to the inability of lung qi to contain it, resulting in the inability of metal qi to maintain balance.

The liver and lungs are located on the left and right sides, respectively. One governs growth and development, while the other governs contraction. The key to growth and contraction lies in balance; excess is as bad as deficiency.

The heart and kidneys are located in the upper and lower parts of the body, and mainly function in ascending and descending; the heart and kidneys interact with each other.

The human body is nothing more than Qi, blood, water, and fire. Qi is fire entering water and evaporating the water to become Qi. Blood is water entering fire and transforming the fire into blood.

The heart is responsible for nourishing the body's vital energy and blood, while the kidneys are responsible for storing water and fire.

If the fire stored in the kidneys is insufficient, the kidney water will not rise.

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The distension in the spleen and stomach is different:

If one can eat but cannot digest food, it is a spleen disease (not a stomach disease). One should tonify the spleen, and tonifying the spleen especially tonifies the fire in the kidneys, because the fire in the kidneys can generate the earth in the spleen.

If one cannot eat, but can digest food after eating, it is a stomach ailment (not a spleen ailment, and one should not tonify the fire in the kidneys). One should tonify the fire in the heart, because the fire in the heart can generate the earth in the stomach.

Therefore, if there is deficiency and coldness in the stomach, the cause lies with the heart; if there is deficiency and coldness in the spleen, the cause lies with the kidneys.

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Dampness, affecting the upper, middle, and lower jiao (three burners) of the body, is treated with the following classical formulas:

For dampness in the "upper burner", the following can be used: Ma Xing Yi Gan Tang.

For dampness in the "middle burner", Pingwei Powder can be used.

For dampness in the lower abdomen, Zhenwu Decoction can be used.

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For those with kidney deficiency, Astragalus membranaceus should not be used.

Bupleurum (柴胡) should not be used for liver deficiency.

If you feel guilty, you cannot use: Aconite.

Use with caution if you have qi stagnation: Ginseng.

Use with caution if you have blood deficiency: Ligusticum chuanxiong.

Use with caution if the product is damp and heavy: Rehmannia glutinosa (processed).

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Li Ke's experience:

Of the 113 prescriptions in the *Shanghan Lun* (Treatise on Cold Damage), there are actually only two: Lizhong Tang and Sini Tang. This single statement transforms the seemingly illogical *Shanghan Lun* into a concise and philosophical text. Based on this, the *Ji Bing Zhi Liao* (Accumulated Ice Knows Treatment) principle is proposed: protect kidney qi and stomach qi, understand the nature of the adverse reaction, and respond accordingly to the symptoms. Preserving even a fraction of stomach qi ensures a chance of survival. However, some people, misunderstanding the underlying principles, offer mixed opinions.

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Li Ke's experience:

Ordinary people only know that the liver governs the free flow of Qi, attributing rib pain to stagnant liver Qi, but they overlook the fact that "all Qi stagnation belongs to the lungs." The body's essence and Qi originate in the kidneys, are nourished by the spleen, and spread throughout the body. The Qi of the spleen and stomach is truly the pivot of ascending and descending Qi. If the spleen Qi fails to ascend, the Qi of all meridians cannot ascend; if the stomach Qi fails to descend, the Qi of all meridians cannot descend. Excessive use of bitter and cold remedies for jaundice first damages the Yang of the spleen and stomach, leading to deficiency and weakness of the central Qi, resulting in insufficient Qi circulation. The liver cannot ascend, and the lungs cannot descend. Qi obstruction in the upper body, along with phlegm, dampness, and blood stasis in the middle, manifests various lung meridian symptoms. What does this have to do with the liver?

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Secret teachings of the old Taoist family:

There's no such thing as poor digestion, it's just gas stuck in your stomach!

Boil 15 grams of roasted malt, 10 grams of hawthorn, and 5 grams of Buddha's hand in water and drink after meals.

Functions: Malt aids digestion, hawthorn breaks up stagnation, and bergamot soothes the liver.

Suitable for people with "gas stagnation-type bloating and belching ( commonly known as: hiccups )".

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If your lungs are weak, treat your large intestine:

The lungs and large intestine are internally and externally related. For some patients with fever and cough, using diaphoretic medications is not very effective. Generally, the basic pathogenesis of fever and cough is due to the lungs and stomach failing to properly disperse and regulate qi, with the problem lying in the lungs, requiring clearing the lungs and relieving the exterior symptoms.

Symptoms: People with this condition often experience constipation. When the intestines are blocked, heat cannot be dissipated, and body temperature cannot be lowered. In this case, clearing the bowels will help regulate lung qi.

Reference: Xuanbai Chengqi Pill.

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In reality, he was purging his son.

Clearing heat and cleansing the earth element – ​​When there is excess heat in the heart, clear the heat from the spleen, the child organ.

Clearing Fire and Clearing Wood – When liver fire is excessive, clear the fire of its offspring organ, the heart.

Draining Wood and Promoting Diuresis – When kidney water overflows, drain the liver wood element.

Clearing the lungs and purging the earth element – ​​when the spleen is excessive, purge the lung metal element.

Clear water suppresses metal – when lung metal is excessive, drain the kidney water of the genitals.

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For diarrhea at dawn, use: Si Shen Wan (Four Gods Pill).

For persistent diarrhea, you can use: Wumei Pills.

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pain:

A stinging sensation requires improved blood circulation;

Aches and pains require dehumidification;

Distending pain requires regulating qi;

Burning pain, needs to be relieved by clearing heat;

Dull pain requires gentle tonification;

For wandering pain, it is necessary to dispel wind!

Stinging pain requires improved blood circulation:

Diagnosis: When blood stasis obstructs the meridians, needle-like pain will occur, characterized by a fixed location of pain that worsens at night.

Accompanying symptom: localized cyanosis of the skin.

Reference: Taohong Siwu Decoction.

Efficacy: It can both promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and nourish and replenish blood.

Aches and pains require dehumidification:

Diagnosis: Dampness obstruction can lead to soreness and pain in muscles and joints.

Accompanying symptoms include heaviness in the limbs, difficulty in movement, and worsening of symptoms on rainy days.

Reference: Modified Coix Seed Decoction

Efficacy: It can not only remove dampness, but also improve joint mobility.

Distending pain requires regulating Qi:

Diagnosis: When liver qi is stagnant, the qi flow is obstructed in the chest and hypochondrium, which will cause distending pain.

Accompanying symptoms include: low mood, frequent belching, increased flatulence, and noticeable swelling on both sides of the tongue.

Reference: Chaihu Shugan San (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder).

Efficacy: Unblocks stagnant Qi.

Burning pain, requires purging:

Burning pain in different parts of the body indicates heat in different internal organs:

Burning urination accompanied by yellow urine indicates a downward shift of heart fire. Recommendation: Daochi San (导赤散). Efficacy: Clears heat, nourishes yin, and promotes urination.

Burning pain in the chest and ribs, accompanied by irritability, indicates excessive liver fire. Recommendation: Gentian Root Decoction for Draining Liver Fire. Efficacy: Clears excess liver and gallbladder fire, clears damp-heat from the liver meridian.

Burning sensation in the stomach, accompanied by bad breath, indicates upward flaring of stomach fire. Recommendation: Xiehuang Powder. Efficacy: Clears latent heat from the spleen and stomach.

Migratory pain requires dispelling wind:

Diagnosis: The characteristic of pain caused by wind-evil is that the location is not fixed and it is always in a wandering state. It hurts here the day before yesterday and there is pain there today.

Accompanying symptoms: Difficulty in flexion and extension of the joint.

Reference: Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder.

Efficacy: Dispels wind and dampness, unblocks meridians and relieves pain.

Dull pain requires gentle nourishment:

Diagnosis: The characteristic of dull pain caused by insufficient Yang Qi is that it is relieved by warmth and pressure, the pain is persistent, and it is often present in the dry abdomen.

Accompanying symptoms: cold intolerance, cold limbs, loose stools.

Reference: Ricchumaru.

Efficacy: Warms and tonifies spleen yang, dispels cold and relieves pain.

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Take 20 grams of floating wheat, lightly fry and decoct it, drink it frequently as a long-term tea substitute. It can clear away deficiency heat and stop sweating, and is quite effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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Dizziness (visual disorientation, vertigo).

Xiaoyao San (for internal liver fire).

Banxia Zishu Tianma Decoction (for phlegm and dampness obstruction).

Liu Jun Zi Tang (for qi deficiency with phlegm).

Six flavors (Dragon Abyss Water is Shallow).

Eight Flavors (Weakness of Fire at the Gate of Life)

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Cholecystitis — Treat the liver, the common duct of the liver.

Gallbladder polyps — treat the spleen and gallbladder duct.

Rough gallbladder wall – treat stomach and gallbladder issues.

Gallbladder wall thickening – treat the kidneys.

Gallstones — dispel dampness.

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Indigestion, food stagnation — Hawthorn Pills.

For damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder, and scrotal dampness—Longdan Xiegan Wan (Gentian Liver-Clearing Pill).

Liver Qi stagnation, mood depression — Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pill).

Excessive heat in the heart and stomach causes sores on the tongue — Niuhuang Qingwei Wan (牛黄清胃丸).

For stomach deficiency and coldness, and dull pain in the stomach—Xiangsha Yangwei Pills.

For deficiency of both heart and spleen, insomnia and palpitations—Ginseng and Angelica Spleen-Nourishing Pills.

For heat accumulation in the stomach and intestines, resulting in dry and hard stools—Hemp Seed Intestinal Cleansing Pills.

Spleen and stomach qi deficiency, general weakness — Sijunzi Pill.

Suffering from both qi and blood deficiency, shortness of breath and palpitations—Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill.

Heat in the Triple Burner causes mouth and tongue sores — Sanhuang Tablets.

Qi stagnation and blood stasis, with a dark purple tongue color — Xuefu Zhuyu Pills.

For wind-cold-dampness bi syndrome, and cold pain in the lower back and knees—Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan (Angelica and Loranthus Pill).

Kidney Yin deficiency, night sweats — Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill).

Excessive heat in the lungs and stomach, causing sore throat—Isatis root granules.

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To replenish yin and body fluids, drink hot rice soup!

To replenish Yang energy, drink hot ginger soup!

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For chronic illnesses, treat spleen deficiency by regulating yang deficiency and treat yin deficiency by treating wei qi deficiency.

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When the body is deficient, nourish its mother:

Child Mother.

(Kidney) Water deficiency, tonify Metal (Lung).

(Lung) Metal deficiency, tonify Earth (Spleen).

(Spleen) Earth is deficient, so tonify Fire (Heart).

(Heart) fire deficiency, tonify wood (liver).

(Liver) Wood deficiency, replenish water (kidney).

In reality, he was purging his son.

Child Mother.

When the kidney's water element is excessive, it drains the liver's wood element.

(Liver) Wood element, clears heat (heart).

(Heart) fire is excessive, so drain earth (spleen).

When the spleen is full of earth, it drains the metal (lung).

(Lung) Metal is solid, draining water (kidney).

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The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic:

Dryness and heat in the soles of the feet is not due to yin deficiency and internal heat, but rather a sign of latent heat. A remedy is to stew rehmannia root and cornelian cherry with spinal cord. Applying evodia fruit to the Yongquan acupoint (Kidney 1) will reduce the heat and moisten the feet like rain.

Toothache and gum recession are not caused by cold or heat, but by the need to strengthen the kidneys. A remedy is to stew oxtail with *Drynaria fortunei* (a type of herb). Also, tapping the teeth together and swallowing saliva thirty-six times will make the teeth as strong as a pine tree standing on a cliff.

Cold and painful heels are not caused by cold earth, but by the Yang meridians needing warmth. You can use: boil mugwort and Sichuan pepper in water and use the steam to fumigate. Standing on one leg strengthens kidney Qi, and a warm current will flow forth like molten gold.

The red spots on the palms are not caused by allergies, but by blood heat that needs to be cleared. A remedy is to boil lotus root nodes with raw rehmannia root bark and peony bark. Apply a cold compress and gently pat to reduce the deficiency heat; the spots will fade and the skin will be as clear as melting snow.

Numbness in the fingers, like ants, is not due to prolonged pulse pressure, but rather to insufficient flow of Qi and blood. Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction can be used. Swinging the arm in circular motions unblocks the meridians, dissipating the numbness and promoting smooth blood flow like a spring stream.

The fingers feel stiff and lifeless, not because the sound is dull, but because the blood and qi are not flowing smoothly. A remedy is to boil saffron and peach kernels in wine. Each finger should pluck the strings smoothly and beautifully, producing a clear and flowing sound like a spring.

The lines between the eyebrows are not signs of accumulated worry, but rather a sign that the Yangming meridian is about to open. A remedy is to stew kudzu root and chrysanthemum with lamb bones. When the eyebrows are relaxed and extend towards the temples, the lines are faint, and the spirit is clear and bright, like drifting clouds.

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For spleen and kidney deficiency with cold, use: Lizhong Wan (理中丸).

For deficiency of both Yin and Yang, use: Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia and Cinnamon Formula).

For edema due to Yang deficiency, use: Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet).

For pure yang deficiency with depletion of essence, use Yougui Wan.

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People with spleen deficiency should never overexert themselves, otherwise they will suffer from premature death!

Moving Qi and blood involves increasing their flow. There are many ways to accelerate this, such as running and sauna. Additionally, we often take medications that "soothe the liver, invigorate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, relieve exterior symptoms, induce sweating, and promote bowel movements." All of these activities move the body's Qi and blood. People with spleen deficiency already have insufficient Qi and blood; further moving their Qi and blood will only reduce it further, leading to fatigue, weakness, and in severe cases, even accelerating the demise of life. Therefore, generally speaking, one should avoid indiscriminately moving Qi and blood. For example, if someone has blood stasis, we know we need to invigorate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, which often involves medications like peach kernel and safflower. However, these medications are too strong, and the body, lacking a strong foundation, may not be able to withstand them. It's better to use milder medications, such as chicken gizzard extract, which can even digest stones, making it even easier to treat blood stasis. Furthermore, it can protect the Qi of the spleen and stomach, especially when used with Atractylodes macrocephala, which can remove blood stasis without harming Qi and eliminate stagnation without damaging the spleen and stomach. So what should we do for people with liver stagnation and liver blood deficiency? At this time, we should not only use Bupleurum, but also use raw malt. The regenerative power of malt can help the liver qi to grow. Moreover, wheat itself is good for the spleen and stomach and can protect the body's vital energy. This way, we can achieve the best of both worlds.

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Eating without defecating indicates stomach heat, while defecating immediately after eating indicates stomach cold!

1. Eating but not defecating indicates stomach heat: People with stomach heat often experience constipation due to excessive stomach fire and insufficient intestinal moisture. They frequently spend a long time on the toilet without being able to defecate, and may also experience symptoms such as bad breath, bitter taste in the mouth, burning sensation in the stomach, increased appetite, rapid hunger, and bloating. "Qingming Hewei Capsules" can be taken to clear stomach heat. It can regulate qi and harmonize the stomach, clear heat and relieve pain, and is effective for conditions ranging from minor issues like bloating, stomach pain, and excessive stomach acid to more serious conditions like chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers.

2. Frequent diarrhea after eating indicates a cold stomach: Insufficient stomach yang leads to dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, causing frequent trips to the toilet. Drinking cold beverages or eating spicy food can easily cause diarrhea, accompanied by stomach pain and cold hands and feet. "Lizhong Wan" can be taken to warm the middle jiao, dispel cold, and strengthen the spleen and stomach.

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Feeling unwell (excessive fatigue) — Gui Pi Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Poor spleen function (excessive phlegm) — Ginseng for Spleen Strengthening (Nine).

Poor bowel function (excessive flatulence) — Sijunzi Pills.

For lung problems (excessive itching) — Er Chen Tang (Two-Ingredient Decoction).

Heart problems (excessive sweating) — Yu Ping Feng Granules.

Kidney problems (frequent urination) — Guilu Bushen Wan (Turtle and Deer Kidney Tonifying Pill

Poor liver function (frequent dreams) — Angelica sinensis blood-nourishing pills.

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Liver fluid is tears — the liver governs the tendons in the body.

The heart's fluid is sweat—the heart manifests in the pulse.

Spleen fluid is saliva — the spleen is associated with flesh in the body.

Lung fluid is nasal discharge — the lungs are combined with the skin in the body.

Kidney fluid is saliva — the kidney is associated with bones in the body.

The liver's function manifests in the eyes; the health of the liver is reflected in the nails.

The heart manifests in the tongue—the heart's radiance is reflected in the face.

The spleen opens into the mouth—the spleen's health is reflected in the lips.

The lungs open into the nose—the health of the lungs is reflected in the hair.

The kidneys open into the ears—the health of the kidneys is reflected in the hair.

Psychological manifestations: Liver (anger), Heart (joy), Spleen (thought), Lung (worry), Kidney (fear).

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Compound Danshen Tablets, Xuefu Zhuyu Pills, and Guizhi Fuling Pills are all formulas for removing blood stasis. Which one has the strongest ability to remove blood stasis?

As people age, their blood vessels harden and their blood accumulates more impurities, making them prone to blood stasis. If this stagnant blood doesn't clear away in time, it can lead to plaque buildup and even blockages, causing more serious diseases. When it comes to resolving blood stasis, common options include Compound Danshen Tablets, Xuefu Zhuyu Pills, and Guizhi Fuling Pills. How should we choose? Let's first look at Compound Danshen Tablets. It uses Danshen and Sanqi as its main ingredients for resolving blood stasis. Its effect is relatively mild, and it also nourishes blood and calms the mind. It invigorates blood without breaking it up, making it suitable for people with mild blood stasis symptoms, such as occasional chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia, and palpitations. In these cases, Compound Danshen Tablets can be used to invigorate blood, resolve blood stasis, regulate qi, and relieve pain. "Xuefu Zhuyu Wan" (Blood Mansion Stasis-Removing Pill) contains peach kernel and safflower as its main ingredients. These two herbs have a strong ability to invigorate blood and remove blood stasis. In addition, "Chuanxiong" (Ligusticum striatum) is added, which is pungent and warm, promoting blood circulation and dispersing stagnation. Red peony root invigorates blood and cools blood, while angelica root invigorates blood and nourishes blood. It uses a variety of blood-activating herbs, so the effect of removing blood stasis is very good. It is suitable for patients with severe blood stasis. Such people often have problems such as chest tightness, palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, headache, and "unexplained" appearance of "blood stasis spots" on their body. At this time, "Xuefu Zhuyu Wan" can be used to invigorate blood, remove blood stasis, promote qi circulation, and relieve pain. Guizhi Fuling Wan (Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill) mainly uses peach kernel and red peony root as the main ingredients for removing blood stasis. It also adds cinnamon twig to warm and unblock the meridians, dispel cold, and remove blood stasis. It targets blood stasis caused by cold congealing the blood vessels. For people with this condition, the symptoms will worsen if they are exposed to cold. For women with problems such as "uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts", "Guizhi Fuling Wan" can be used to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and eliminate masses .

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Li Ke:

I have created dozens of prescriptions, both large and small, but these are the ones I like and use most often:

First, the Heart-Saving Decoction has the ability to "support a collapsing building and turn the tide before it collapses."

Secondly, Peiyuan Gubensan (培元固本散) can strongly replenish the body's innate essence. However, it is relatively expensive.

Third, the Sanwei Decoction represents a new way of thinking, breaking away from the outdated traditional Chinese medicine concepts of "eighteen incompatibilities" and "nineteen taboos" that have been used for thousands of years.

Fourth, the Cancer-Fighting and Life-Saving Decoction can be described as an invisible "surgical knife" in clinical practice.

Fifth, Wushe Rongpi Decoction, because in my clinical practice I have found that although many patients' symptoms are on the skin surface, the real pathogenic factors are inside.

Sixth, the Migraine and Headache Powder is used to support the body's vital energy and draw out the pathogenic factors that are dormant inside.

Seventh, the Decoction for Combating Poisoning and Relieving Disorders was frequently used in the 1980s and 1990s when sanitation conditions were relatively poor.

Eighth, the Ten Flavors for the Kidneys invigorate the body's innate essence. Although inexpensive, it is very effective and a good alternative for those who have financial constraints and cannot take "Nourishing Essence and Strengthening the Body Powder" for a long time.

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For common, difficult-to-treat diseases, or diseases that have not improved over a long period of time, you can use the "Lizhong Decoction" from the "Treatise on Cold Damage" with added ingredients, such as "purple cinnamon bark" and "raw aconite root". This will take care of both the "congenital and acquired" factors, and also improve the relationship between "earth supporting fire and fire generating earth". In this way, chronic diseases can gradually improve.

Lizhong Decoction from the Treatise on Cold Damage:

Original prescription: Ginseng, prepared licorice root, Atractylodes macrocephala, and dried ginger, three liang each (one liang = 15.6 grams).

The current prescription is: 9 grams each of ginseng, prepared licorice root, atractylodes macrocephala, and dried ginger.

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If your liver isn't healthy, all sorts of illnesses will come knocking!

Remember the recipe for Jiawei Yiguanjian.

Composition: 12g of Adenophora stricta, 10g of Ophiopogon japonicus, 9g of Angelica sinensis, 8g of Melia toosendan, 12g of Rehmannia glutinosa, 12g of Lycium barbarum, 12g of Paeonia lactiflora, and 9g of Curcuma longa.

Efficacy: Nourishes Yin and softens the liver, soothes the liver and relieves stagnation.

Indications: Chronic hepatitis, with symptoms including: dull pain in the hypochondriac region, dry skin, dizziness, dark or dull complexion, dry mouth and thirst, constipation, good appetite, poor sleep, thready or rapid pulse, red or dark red tongue with thin yellow coating, and red lips.

Diagnosis: It belongs to the category of liver and kidney yin deficiency.

Usage: One dose per day, decocted in water and taken orally.