Menopausal Syndrome Menopausal Syndrome is the group of symptoms that sometimes appear in the time before, during and after the normal cessation of menstruation in women at the appropriate age (40–59 years of age being common). The Menopausal period is often associated with the period of time 5 years before and after the cessation of…
Polygonum multiflorum root, He Shou Wu 何首乌 Prepared Polygonum multiflorum, Zhi He Shou Wu 制何首乌 Fleeceflower root, Chinese KnotweedHe Shou Wu (TCM) Polygonum multiflorum(Photo by Fanghong, cropped) (Wikimedia) Whole Wild unprocessed Polygonum He Shou Wu root (Chengdu Medicine Market, Adam, 2016) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Polygonum multiflorum Parts used: Root,…
White Atractylodes, Bai Zhu, 白朮 Bai Zhu (TCM) Sliced White Atractylodes (Bai Zhu) (Adam, 2016) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Atractylodes spp. A. macrocephalae (White) A. lancea, A. chinensis (Dark) Parts used: Root, rhizome Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter, sweet Uses: 1. Tonifies Spleen, increases Qi, Clears Damp:-digestive weakness with…
Tincture of Camomile Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Camomile, bruisedBrandy. (alcohol) Latin Matricaria chamomillaSpiritum Vitae Amount 4 oz. (1 part)16 oz. (4 parts) Preparation: Digest, Express and Filter according to Art. Function: Clears Heat Use: 1. Fever (all types)2. Headache3. Menstrual Pain and Cramping4. Colic5. Promotes Urine in…
Calamus & Galangal Calamus is Warm, Dry, very Aromatic, and Pungent. It potently moves the Qi, opens Obstructions, clears the Senses, clears Wind and Damp, and has a strong effect on the Mind and Nerves. Galangal is also Warm, Dry, Aromatic and Pungent. It clears Cold and Damp, Moves the Qi, promotes Digestion, clears Wind…
Regimen of HealthThe Second ChapterOn the Regimen of the Sick in General when aPhysician cannot be Found or when thePhysician Available is Deficient and his Knowledge is not to be Trusted The sages have already observed that the practice of medicine is most necessary for man, especially for the people of the cities which abound…
Fossil Crab Metallotheca Vaticana, Mercati, 1719 Fossil Crab, Gesner, De Rerum fossilium, 1565 History: The Chinese Pen Tsao Kang Mu listed Fossil Crabs to promote Labor and cleanse the Afterbirth. It was said to Induce Miscarriage.. It is also regarded as Alexipharmic, used for Mineral, Metal and Vegetable Poisons. The finely levigated powder was applied…
B. Clear Heat Anti-bacterial, Anti-pyretic, Anti-inflammatory Medicines that clear Heat are used for conditions associated with Heat, Fever, infection and Inflammation. They tend to be Anti-bacterial, Anti-pyretic, Anti-inflammatory and Sedative. As there are many types of medicines that clear Heat they are divided into several different categories. It is worth noting the the Four Greater…
The Art of PhysickSection A. Of the 7 Naturals4. Of the Humors D. Having thus reckoned up the parts containing, now for the parts contained. Which then are the parts contained? C. The fluid parts, which are supported by the help of others, such as are the Humors and Spirits. D. How many Humors are…
Regimen of HealthTHE FOURTH CHAPTERConsisting of Sections in the Form of Advice that isBeneficial in General and in Particular for the Healthy and for the Sick, and in all Places at all Times First, one ought to attend to the rectification of the air, then to the rectification of the water, and after this to…
Oils Medicated Oils of Traditional Medicine are generally prepared by infusing or decocting herbs in Oil. Lighter and more delicate parts such as flowers are generally infused in a sealed jar with oil for a week or 2. The infusion is often repeated 2 or 3 timers to make a more concentrated oily infusion. More…
Incontinence & Urinary Frequency Incontinence and Urinary frequency is a loss of bladder control (in the first instance) or a loss of Bladder tone in the second. These conditions may be acute or chronic. In acute cases, Heat or Damp-Heat are often involved, and these may be associated with infection. Chronic cases are often due…
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