Hello, everyone, I am Dr. Wang. As the old saying goes, "When Yang Qi enters the sinews, all diseases vanish." Today, I will talk with you about how to use one herbal medicine to completely clear cold-dampness and blockages from the body.

Some friends always feel their legs cannot stretch straight when walking, with joints stiff as if a spring is not properly wound. If they drink cold water, their stomach immediately feels uncomfortable, churning and gurgling. Their hands and feet are often cold as ice, needing extra layers even in summer, afraid of the chill. These symptoms may seem varied, but they all share one root cause: Yang Qi deficiency. When Yang Qi is insufficient, cold in the body grows like wild grass, relentlessly, gradually turning into waste and toxins that clog the body.

So what should be done then? We need to focus on replenishing yang energy. In the "Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders," there is an herb frequently mentioned, and that is cinnamon twig. Cinnamon twig is truly a remarkable thing—it can replenish yang energy through inducing sweating. Just think: when the body sweats, yang energy rises like a little rocket, "whoosh," and travels to the extremities. The cold hidden in the joints and bone crevices is then driven away as well.

If yang energy is insufficient, its warming effect on the body weakens, much like a small stove without enough firepower. At this point, fluid evaporation slows down, and dampness tends to accumulate in the body. With excessive dampness, a person becomes more prone to chills, and the limbs feel heavy, as if filled with lead. The face often becomes oily, teeth marks appear on the sides of the tongue, the joints feel stiff and heavy, and there’s a general lack of energy for doing anything.

Fortunately, cinnamon twig has a warm nature, and it can warm and replenish the body’s yang energy. Once yang energy is sufficient, the excess dampness in the body can be expelled through sweat or urine. If yang energy in the body is severely deficient, blood flow slows down, causing blockages that prevent proper circulation. Over time, this leads to the formation of blood stasis. In such cases, bruises or purplish lips may appear, and the veins under the tongue become thick and purple, which can look quite alarming.

However, cinnamon twig also has warming and unblocking properties. When combined with other herbs that promote blood circulation and clear the meridians, the blood vessels can become unobstructed, and blood stasis in the body can be cleared away. If you or your family experience any of the issues mentioned above, you might consider using cinnamon twig for regulation. Still, it’s best to consult a professional doctor before taking any medication—don’t just take it on your own.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes pattern differentiation and treatment, using different formulas for different symptoms to achieve effective healing. If you have similar conditions, the first step is to examine your tongue coating. Please send me a photo of your tongue coating along with your symptoms, and I will provide a free pattern differentiation to determine the general direction of your treatment.