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Sun Simiao's Timeless Formula: Nourish Your Liver and Kidneys, Strengthen Bones and Muscles, and Boost Vitality

Today, I want to talk to you about an incredibly powerful formula from the legendary Sun Simiao. When used correctly, it nourishes both the liver and kidneys, replenishes essence and blood, and ensure...
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Secrets of TCM Inspection: Detecting Liver Disease from Eyes, Kidney Disease from Ears, Spleen and Stomach Issues from the Mouth, and Lung Health from the Nose

Today, I want to share a particularly practical secret of TCM inspection: how to tell if there are problems with your five internal organs just by looking at your facial features. First, let's talk ab...
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Remember This Jingle to Easily Handle Wind-Cold, Fever, Stiff Neck and Shoulders, and Fluctuating Chills and Fever

Today, I’m going to tell you about a jingle in Traditional Chinese Medicine: "Guizhi Decoction for sweating, Mahuang Decoction for no sweating, Gegan Decoction for stiff neck and shoulders, and Xiao C...
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Stop Focusing Only on Bupleurum and Tangerine Peel: Platycodon and Ephedra Are the Real "Powerhouses" for Soothing the Liver

Usually, when we talk about soothing the liver, many people's first reaction is to think of common herbs like Bupleurum (Chaihu) and Tangerine Peel (Chenpi). In fact, within the treasure trove of Trad...
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Facial swelling is not as alarming as foot swelling; it is often caused by Yang deficiency of the Heart and Kidney, representing the final stage of the Six Meridians' disease progression.

Let's talk about swelling. If your face is swollen, don't panic just yet; the real concern is when the feet start to swell. Why? Because foot swelling is mostly due to Yang deficiency of the Heart and...
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A Dose of Guipi Decoction Can Treat Seven Ailments: Effective for Dizziness, Palpitations, Insomnia, Numbness, and Bleeding

Today, I would like to talk to you about the seven types of conditions that Guipi Decoction can treat. First, let's talk about dizziness. Some people experience dizziness, a "hollow" headache, accomp...
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Understanding Liver, Spleen, and Kidney Functions through the Proverb: "Loss of Libido Signals Kidney Exhaustion, Loss of Speech Signals Qi Exhaustion, and Loss of Appetite Signals Spleen Exhaustion"

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying: "Loss of libido signals kidney exhaustion, loss of speech signals Qi exhaustion, and loss of appetite signals spleen exhaustion." Why is this ...
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A Single Proprietary Chinese Medicine with Only Seven Herbs: Replenishing Kidney Essence, Supporting Yang and Extending Duration, Nourishing Yin, Yang, Essence, and Blood Simultaneously

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are as many kidney-tonifying formulas as there are stars in the sky, but there is one particular formula that truly stands out. It consists of only seven herbs, ...
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I don't use Liuwei Dihuang Wan for kidney tonification; let me teach you a better way that replenishes both Yin and Yang while strengthening the spleen and stomach.

When it comes to tonifying the kidneys, Liuwei Dihuang Wan is a household name, but in most cases, I don't actually use it much. Why? Firstly, its potency is relatively mild, and secondly, it doesn't ...
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There are two types of spleen deficiency: the Fuzi Lizhong Wan type and the Xiangsha Liujun Wan type.

Today, I will talk to you about two common types of spleen deficiency: one is suitable for Fuzi Lizhong Wan, and the other is suitable for Xiangsha Liujun Wan. First, let's talk about the spleen defi...
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