A long-term illness is nothing anybody wishes upon themselves or others. It is usual for people to get ill at the change of seasons or when they have been exposed to extreme conditions for too long. Usually, most common illnesses like a cold will pass quickly, and the symptoms are pretty evident. Throughout history, there ...
There is a Chinese saying that: “Three jujubes a day will help you stay young.” This saying speaks to the benefits of eating the jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba) which is also known as the Chinese date or the red date. Nowadays red dates are not only one of the most popular medicinal foods in China, ...
The common teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) is currently found in most states in the United States. Native to Europe and temperate Asia, the common teasel may have been introduced to North America as early as the 1700s. The plant can reach a height of five feet and bears small fruits that resemble nuts. Teasel root has ...
Sichuan peppers (huajiao), also known as Chinese prickly ash or Chinese peppers, are an essential seasoning in Chinese and Himalayan cuisine. They have also been used for medicinal purposes in China for centuries. They come from plants in the family Rutaceae (citrus or rue). According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), they are warm in nature ...
At the beginning of autumn, the weather starts to become cooler and the air gets drier. As a result, the body will have some reactions. The dry conditions during this season easily wear out the body’s fluids, especially in the elderly. A proper diet for autumn health is based on moisturizing and nourishing one’s Yin ...
Certain factors, such as genes, exercise, diet, and a person’s environment, can benefit your health. In addition, certain herbs and flowers, even if not ingested, can also be beneficial to your health. These 5 herbs and flowers can provide specific health benefits, according to traditional Chinese medicine 1. Mint Potted mint is ornamental and very ...
Traditional Chinese medicine treats people on many different levels. For example, I knew a Buddhist woman who lived a very frugal life even though her family was wealthy. Although she was almost 50 years old and had given birth to three children, she was slim and healthy. Her only regret was that her face was ...
Brown sugar is the best choice for women to nourish their blood. Besides that, it also has fantastic cosmetic benefits, which you may not know about. Chinese people often use it to make safe and healthy detoxification beauty foods. It is rich in minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. It can help smooth the skin and also promote skin metabolism. ...
There was no C.T., ultrasound, X-ray, or Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in ancient China. Instead, ancient doctors like Hua Tuo could rely on the body’s senses to gather diagnostic information. In modern times, after years of trying, a new theoretical system has been established — Chinese medical science. Its theories rely on collecting external pathological manifestations to ...
A long time ago, an elderly Chinese herbalist accepted a disciple to help with his business. He wanted someone to pass down his knowledge to, given that he had no son. But having studied for only a few months, the disciple began to show impatience. He wanted to open a clinic of his own. The ...
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