By Dr. Kenneth Wang Purpose The purpose of steeping or decocting raw Chinese herbs in a formula is to draw out the therapeutic constituents of the herbs in to the water. The Tea Pot The recommended container is ceramic or glass, and it is important that it has a lid. You should avoid metal or […]
Xin Yi Hua (Magnolia Flower)  Herb 14 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior  Channels: LU, ST Properties: Spicy, Warm Latin: Flos Magnoliae Lilliflorae Chinese: 辛夷 Tone Marks: xÄ«n yà Actions Disperses Wind-Cold and Opens the Nasal PassagesFor stuffy nose, nasal obstruction, congestion, discharge, loss of smell, and related sinus headache. Can be used for any […]
Sheng Jiang Pi (Fresh Ginger Rhizome Skin)  Herb 11 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior  Channels: LU, SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Cool Latin: Pericarpium Zingiberis Recens Chinese: 生姜皮 Tone Marks: shÄ“ng jiÄng pà Actions Harmonizes the Middle Jiao Dispels water and reduces edema. Contraindications and Cautions This section is being researched, and is not completed. […]
Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome)  Herb 10 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior   Channels: LU, SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Warm Latin: uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis Chinese: 生姜 Tone Marks: shÄ“ng jiÄng Actions Releases the Exterior and Warms the Middle JiaoFor exterior Wind-Cold, cold in the stomach causing vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal fullness with pain. Disperses […]
Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig, Cassia Twig)  Herb 6 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior  Channels: HT, LU, BL Properties: Spicy, Sweet, Warm Latin: Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae Chinese: æ¡‚æž Tone Marks: guì zhÄ« Actions Adjusts the Ying and Wei LevelsFor Wind-Cold from deficiency when sweating does not relieve the condition. Warms the Channels and CollateralsFor Wind-Cold […]
Fang Feng (Ledebouriella Root)  Herb 4 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior  Channels:BL, LIV, SP Properties:Spicy, Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin:Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae Chinese:防风 Tone Marks:fáng fÄ“ng Translation:Guard Against Wind Actions Releases the Exterior and Stops WindFor common cold with headache, body aches, and stiff neck. Dispels Wind, Cold, and Damp ConditionsFor exterior Wind-Damp painful obstruction, […]
E Bu Shi Cao (Centipeda Herb)  Herb 3 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior  Channels: LU, LIV Properties: Spicy, Warm Latin: Centipedae Minima Herba Chinese: é¹…ä¸é£Ÿè‰ Tone Marks: é bù shà căo In Progress… Contraindications and Cautions This section is being researched, and is not completed. Herb-Drug Interactions This section is being researched, and […]
Cong Bai (Scallion or Green Onion)  Herb 2 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior  Channels: LU, ST Properties: Spicy, Warm Latin: Bulbus Allii Fistulosi Chinese: 葱白 Tone Marks: cÅng bái Actions Releases Wind and Cold and Induces SweatingUsed in the very early stages of Wind-Cold invasion. Invigorates the Yang Qi and Disperses ColdFor cold and […]
 Herb 1 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior  Channels: LU, ST Properties: Spicy, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Dahuricae Chinese: 白芷 Tone Marks: bái zhÄ Actions Dispels Wind and Stops PainFor external Wind-Cold, especially with sinus or yang Ming headache, supra-orbital pain and sinus congestion. Reduces Pus and SwellingFor early stages of surface level sores. This […]
Chinese classic herbal formulas (Chinese: ç»æ–¹) are a form of Chinese herbology, where herbs are combined for greater efficiency, compared to individual herbs. They are the basic herbal formulas that students of Traditional Chinese medicine learn. Later these students will adapt these classic formulas to match the needs of each patient. History Many of these formulas were created […]
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Traditional Chinese medicine refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient medical system, which has existed […]
