Poria is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, a fungus belonging to the genus Poria in the family Polyporaceae. Poria produced in Yunnan is known as “Yunling” and is of superior quality. It has the effects of promoting diuresis, draining dampness, strengthening the spleen, and calming the heart. It is primarily used to treat edema, phlegm-fluid retention, spleen deficiency-induced diarrhea, palpitations, and insomnia.
Okra is a name used in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the roots, leaves, flowers, or seeds of the plant Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moecnh [Hibiscus esculentus L.] of the Malvaceae family.It is distributed in Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, and Yunnan, where it has been introduced and cultivated. It is native to India. It has the therapeutic effects of soothing the throat, relieving dysuria, promoting lactation, and regulating menstruation. It is commonly used for sore throat, painful urination, insufficient postpartum milk production, and irregular menstruation.
Broussonetia fruit, a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried, mature fruit of Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) Vent., a plant of the genus Broussonetia in the Moraceae family. It has the effects of tonifying the kidneys, clearing the liver, improving vision, and promoting diuresis. It is primarily used to treat kidney and liver deficiency, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, consumptive fever, dizziness and blurred vision, corneal opacities, and edema with abdominal distension.
Chuanlianzi is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried, ripe fruit of Melia toosendan Sieb. et Zucc., a plant in the Meliaceae family. Authentic medicinal materials specifically refer to Chuanlianzi produced in Sichuan, Chongqing, and surrounding areas.It is also produced in provinces such as Gansu, Hubei, Guizhou, and Yunnan. This herb has the effects of soothing the liver and clearing heat, regulating qi and relieving pain, and killing parasites. It is primarily used to treat liver qi stagnation transforming into fire, distension and pain in the chest, flanks, epigastrium, and abdomen, hernia pain, and abdominal pain caused by parasitic infestation.
Inner ear vertigo, also known as Meniere’s wellness, is primarily manifested as a clinical syndrome characterized by episodic vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness in the head. The etiology of this wellness remains unclear, but it may be related to autonomic nervous dysfunction caused by fatigue, emotional excitement, mental frustration, etc. In … Read more
Hysteria is a clinically common condition caused by mental stimulation, resulting in temporary dysfunction of the cerebral cortex. Various mental traumas are the primary causes of onset. The onset of the condition in patients mostly depends on long-term personality traits, manifesting as unstable temperament, high suggestibility, and a rich tendency toward fantasy. Since childhood, they … Read more
Epilepsy is a group of chronic conditions characterized by recurrent episodes with impaired consciousness. Epilepsy can be classified into two major categories: primary and secondary: 1.Primary Also known as functional, concealed, or idiopathic; the etiology remains unclear and may be associated with genetic factors. The incidence ratio between individuals with a family history of epilepsy … Read more
Periodic paralysis refers to a group of disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of flaccid skeletal muscle paralysis. Based on the serum potassium level at the time of onset, it is classified into three types: hypokalemic, hyperkalemic, and normokalemic periodic paralysis. 【Diagnostic Key Points】 The clinical manifestations of the three types are as follows: 1. Hypokalemia … Read more
Myasthenia Gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease caused by a disorder of acetylcholine transmission at the neuromuscular junction. The exact etiology remains unclear, and most scholars consider it an autoimmune disease. The majority of patients present with thymic abnormalities, such as thymoma or thymic hyperplasia. The thymus is a vital organ regulating immune function, maintaining … Read more
Cardiac neurosis is a condition in the cardiovascular system characterized mainly by dysfunction of the small vessel system, potentially accompanied by other symptoms of neurosis, without evidence of organic heart disease. The cardiovascular system is regulated by the nervous and endocrine systems, with the nervous system playing a dominant role. Higher nerve centers control and … Read more
Polyneuritis is a group of extensive peripheral nerve diseases with a relatively complex etiology, primarily characterized by the simultaneous involvement of the distal parts of both limbs. It is also known as a peripheral neuropathy. Neuritis or peripheral neuritis. The causes are numerous; the common ones include: 1. Poisoning: Such as heavy metal poisoning from … Read more
The common peroneal nerve is a major branch of the lower portion of the sciatic nerve. It divides into the deep peroneal nerve, superficial peroneal nerve, and cutaneous branches. Paralysis of this nerve presents with the classic symptom of foot drop. Primary causes include compression—such as prolonged squatting at work, sitting with legs crossed for … Read more
The tibial nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve. Its motor fibers innervate the muscles of the posterior leg and the sole of the foot, enabling plantar flexion of the foot and toes; its sensory fibers distribute to the sole of the foot and the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the foot. When … Read more
Sciatica refers to pain occurring along the pathway and distribution area of the sciatic nerve. It is one of the common disorders of the peripheral nerves, and is more frequently seen in males and young to middle-aged adults. The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest peripheral nerve in the human body, composed of motor, … Read more
