Recently, a friend of mine expressed distress about a sudden acne breakout on her face, making her reluctant to remove her mask. Being beauty-conscious, she found the acne extremely frustrating. I treated her with acupuncture based on her body constitution and advised her to massage seven acupoints—Yangbai, Quanliao, Dazhui, Hegu, Quchi, Neiting, and Sanyinjiao—whenever she … Read more
Recently, a colleague shared with me that many young people nowadays love eating fried and spicy foods, often staying up late and snacking at night, leading to an increasing number of acne cases. Some middle-aged individuals are even developing “youthful acne.” During consultations, patients frequently request treatments without Western medicine, preferring herbal remedies with minimal … Read more
Melasma is a skin condition characterized by pigmented spots of varying sizes on the face, commonly seen in women. Due to its appearance on the face, it can negatively impact one’s image, leading to psychological stress and affecting the patient’s quality of life. The Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun (Treatise on the Causes and Symptoms … Read more
Horsetail refers to the dried aerial parts of Equisetum hiemale L., a perennial herb. It is found in regions such as Northeast China, North China, Inner Mongolia, and the Yangtze River Basin. It is harvested in the summer, impurities are removed, and it is sun-dried or air-dried and cut into sections. It is used in … Read more
Common Duckweed refers to the dried whole herb of Spirodela polyrrhiza (L.) Schleid., a perennial aquatic plant in the Lemnaceae family. It is produced throughout China and harvested in the summer. After harvesting, it is sun-dried and used in its raw form. Properties & Meridians Taste: PungentNature: ColdMeridians: Lung, Bladder Functions Clinical Applications Usage & … Read more
Dan Dou Chi is a fermented product made from the mature seeds of Glycine max (L.) Merr. (soybean) from the Fabaceae family. It is produced throughout China. After drying, it is used in its raw form. Properties & Meridians Taste: Sweet, pungentNature: CoolMeridians: Lung, Stomach Functions Clinical Applications Usage & Dosage Decoction: 10–15g
Pueraria refers to the dried roots of Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi or Pueraria thomsonii Benth., both of which are perennial climbing plants in the Fabaceae family. It is produced throughout China. Harvested in autumn and winter, it is sliced and sun-dried. It can be used raw or roasted. Properties & Meridians Taste: Sweet, pungentNature: CoolMeridians: … Read more
Cimicifuga refers to the dried rhizomes of Cimicifuga heracleifolia Kom., Cimicifuga dahurica (Turcz.) Maxim., or Cimicifuga foetida L., which are perennial herbs of the Ranunculaceae family. It is mainly produced in Heilongjiang, Liaoning, and Shanxi provinces. Harvested in autumn, it is sun-dried and sliced. It can be used raw or processed with honey. Properties & … Read more
Bupleurum refers to the dried roots of Bupleurum chinense DC. and Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd., both of which are perennial herbs in the Apiaceae family. The former is known as “Northern Bupleurum” and is mainly produced in Liaoning, Hebei, Henan, and Gansu provinces, while the latter is called “Southern Bupleurum” and is primarily found in Hubei, … Read more
Also Known As: Man Jing Shi, Jing Zi, Wan Jing Zi, Man Qing Zi, Man Jing, Bai Bei Mu Er, Xiao Dao Dou Teng, Bai Bei Feng, Bai Bei Cao. Vitex Fruit is the dried mature fruit of Vitex trifolia L. var. simplicifolia Cham. or Vitex trifolia L., a deciduous shrub belonging to the Verbenaceae … Read more
