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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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and TCM
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Treatment of Constipation (bian bi 便秘) with Chinese Medicine
Constipation (bian bi 便秘) is difficulty in passing stools, prolonged intervals between stools, or a desire to defecate without the ability to do so partially or completely. The stools may...
Will Maclean |
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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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Solitary Hermit Teapills Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan
Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan, also known as Solitary Hermit Teapills, is a popular formulas for Wind and Damp invading the Channels with underlying Kidney Deficiency. It is my go-to...
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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A Deep Dive into Bamboo Pharmacy Liniments
This article analyzes the ingredients of the Bamboo Pharmacy™ line of liniments, comparing the herbal ingredients along with the individual actions. Mobility™ alleviates pain, reduces joint inflammation & swelling, and...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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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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The Great Mender
The Great Mender Teapills™/ Jin Gu Die Shang Wan (筋骨鐵打丸)is the Plum Flower™ variation created in the rich tradition of ‘hit medicine’, diē dǎ (or tieh ta)/ 跌打, which is...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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China Tung Hsueh Wan & Blood Stagnation
China Tung Hsueh Wan, also known as ‘China Unblock Blood Pills’ / Zhōngguó Tōng Xuè Wán (中國通血丸) is a modern formula particularly designed for the treatment of occasional moderate pain...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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TCM Heat and Inflammation
Latent heat (潜热 qiánrè) as a Chinese medicine concept has ancient origins dating to the Huangdi Nei Jing and the Shang Han Lun, first appearing in Chapters 3 and 5...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Ear Discomfort in Children
An understanding of the unique nature of children's physiologies from the TCM perspective is essential in both diagnosing the specific nature of these clinical pictures, and in putting together an...
Mark Frost |
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Understanding How Qi Gong Promotes Health
Breathe your way to harmony, balance, health, and well-being. Practicing Qi Gong yourself and teaching it to your patients is one of the most beneficial aspects of Chinese medicine. It can be...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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