Gui Pi Tang: A Formula for Settling the Mind
While Gui Pi Wan/ Return the Spleen Formula may be used for Qi and Blood deficiency, it is intended for other aspects of the Spleen’s function. Its Calming the Shen...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Gui Pi Tang: A Formula for Settling the Mind
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Two Formulas for External Wind-Cold-Damp Invasion
Cold winter weather often brings a surge of External Wind-Cold-Damp presentations, where proper differentiation is key. This article examines two classic formulas and clarifies when to expel pathogens versus support...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Formulas to Tonify Yin
Our Yin Tonics comparison chart breaks down 12 commonly used Yin-tonifying formulas by TCM function, indications, tongue and pulse, and key ingredients for easier identification of the right formulas for...
Yvonne Lau |
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Cerebral Tonic Tablets
Cognitive fatigue, poor memory, and mental restlessness often share deeper constitutional roots. This article explores Cerebral Tonic Tablets (Bu Nao Pian) through a modern TCM lens.
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Tonify Blood and Qi + Blood Formulas Comparison
See how 17 different formulas that tonify Blood compare with those that simultaneously tonify Qi and Blood, presented in a clear, easy-to-scan chart highlighting key functions and clinical focus.
Yvonne Lau |
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Insomnia & Anxiety Formulas Comparison
Explore 10 formulas that calm the Shen and support healthy sleep and mental function. This list was compiled to help you as a practitioner quickly and easily compare formulas, their...
Yvonne Lau |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and TCM
IBS is a common condition marked by abdominal discomfort and irregular bowel habits, yet biomedicine often offers only symptom management. This article explores how TCM views IBS as a range...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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'Tis the Season for Curing Pills
It's the season where we traditionally want to reach for Curing Pills, and this year they are especially useful. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned every familiar aspect of our lives...
Mark Frost |
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Three Herb Formulas for Food Stagnation
Food stagnation corresponds to indigestion or an upset stomach. Food stagnation is not a disease but rather a variety of symptoms that are experienced; including mild abdominal pain or cramping...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Qi Ye Lian
Qi ye lian is a spicy, slightly bitter and warm herb that enters the Liver Channel, and is one of the rare herbs that can be used both singly and...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Three Bi Formulas
Obstruction Syndrome (Bì zhèng 痺症) is a common diagnosis for musculoskeletal aches and mild pain (Tòng 痛), both acute and chronic. There may also be a decreased range of motion,...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Moxa Strengthens the Kidneys and Mingmen Fire
Moxa is an excellent way to deeply warm the body, more important now, as we head into fall and winter. In fact, between the change of seasons, there is a...
Susan Johnson, L.Ac. |
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Wind-Damp Bi Pain Formulas Comparison
Explore 10 formulas for Wind-Damp Bi Pain to help practitioners quickly and easily compare formulas, their functions, indications, and ingredients.
Yvonne Lau |
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