Western Herb Names for TCM Practitioners Note the following list is representative only. In most cases where there are related species is given, the medicines may be used synonymously. However, in some cases a related medicine may have different functions. Even in the cases of some medicines such as Myrrh, different species and origins may…
The Art of PhysickSection B. Of the 6 Non-Naturals2. Of Food and Drink Neue Artznei und Practicierbuchlin, Bock, 1551 D. What sort of Meat is to be made choice of, for the preservation of Health? C. That which consists of good juice, easy of Digestion, and which contains the least Excrements. On the other side,…
Fragaria, Strawberry Bri ta sa dzin mchog འབྲི་ཏ་ས་འཛིནམཆོག་ (Tibetan Medicine) Gart der Gesundheit, Cuba, 1485 Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Flora von Deutschland (25), Kohler, 1886 Botanical name: Fragaria vescaThe Tibetan Medicine Bri Ta Sa Dzin has been listed by various authors as being derived from various genus.However, the primary source is from Fragaria spp., these being…
3J. Increase Semen Sperma multiplicant These are medicines which increase quality and/or quantity of Semen. Some do it due to their good nourishment, such as with the Nuts. Others by strengthening the Kidneys. Some are both aphrodisiacs and able to increase Semen, such as Orchis, Aspragaus root, Withania and Ginseng. Onion Rocket seed Kidney…
Urinary Stones Various Urinary CalculiDiseases of the Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder, Burnam, 1914 Urinary Stones include Gravel and Stones of the Bladder and Kidneys. In all systems it was generally agreed that a sticky or thick part of the urine would be dried to form stones, this drying effect coming from Wind. So Wind and…
MedicineTraditions TOP 100 Herbs Below is our list of our Top 100 most important traditional medicines. To form this list, several factors have been taken into account: Widespread usage Indispensable Strong or Proven effect So for example, some medicines on the list fulfill only one of these categories, but are important for that aspect, whereas…
Simple Decoctions A simple Decoction is a Decoction prepared from a single herb. General method of preparing a simple Decoction:3–9 grams, depending on the herb, is added to a suitable pot and covered by 4 finger-breadths of water. This is then brought to a boil and simmered for 15 or 20 minutes, up to half…
Almond & Licorice Almonds nourish the Yin and Blood, strengthen the Lungs, and stop Cough and Wheezing. Licorice strengthens the Spleen and Lungs, nourishes the Qi, and stops Cough. Together, they strengthen the Lungs, nourish Lung Yin and Qi, and stop Cough and Wheezing. They can be combined for most types of Cough and Wheezing…
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Hepatica nobilis, Liverwort Epatica, Lichen or TrefoilDi Suo Luo (Marchantia polymorpha) (TCM) Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485 New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Botanical name: There are over 9000 species of Liverwort, a number of species traditionally supplying the market: Marchantia polymorpha (Common Liverwort) Marchantia paleacea Conocephalum conicum (Greater Liverwort) Do not confuse with the…
Training Hospital for Chengdu TCM University The following pictures were taken during a guided tour by the Director of the Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM in 2011. Students applying Heat lamps, Acupuncture and Moxibustion to a patient with Arthritis are shown in the first group. The second group shows the Dispensatory where herbal…
Simple Spirits The general method of Making Spirits Several different methods can be used to make a Spirit. Note that when Wine or Fermentation are used, a Distilled Water and Spirit can be made in the one batch. When Spirit is used, a Spirit alone is made. 1. Spirit of Wormwood (Distilled from Wine: Wormwood…
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