Main Point: Zhao Hai
Pair: Shen Mai
Vessel: Yin Heel Vessel
ζ(6) + η³(7) + ε·±(5) + ζͺ(8) = 26, remainder 2Open Point: Lie Que
Small Intestine active. Drink water to promote absorption. Press Houxi point.
Active Organ: Small Intestine
If symptoms like Dark urine, shoulder and arm soreness recur at this time, consider Small Intestine meridian pathology.
Small Intestine separates clear from turbid, exterior-interior with Heart.
Yang reaches extreme and Yin is born. Take a short nap to nourish Yin.
Goji berries, a traditional Chinese medicine, are the dried, ripe fruits of Ningxia goji (Lycium barbarum L.), a plant belonging to the genus Lycium in the Solanaceae family. They have the effects of tonifying the liver and kidneys, nourishing essence, and improving eyesight. They are primarily used to treat deficiency-syndrome with essence depletion, soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, impotence and nocturnal emission, internal heat with excessive thirst, blood deficiency with pallor and weakness, and blurred vision.
Rhodiola is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It consists of the dried roots and rhizomes of Rhodiola crenulata (Hook.f. et Thoms.) H. Ohba, a plant in the Crassulaceae family. It has the effects of tonifying qi, promoting blood circulation, unblocking meridians, and relieving wheezing. It is primarily used to treat qi deficiency with blood stasis, chest pain due to bi syndrome, hemiplegia caused by stroke, and fatigue with shortness of breath.
Tianma is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used to calm the liver and subdue wind. It is the dried tuber of Gastrodia elata Bl., a plant in the genus Gastrodia of the Orchidaceae family. It has the effects of subduing wind and relieving spasms, calming liver yang, and dispelling wind to unblock the meridians.It is primarily used to treat infantile convulsions, epileptic seizures, tetanus, headaches and dizziness, paralysis of the hands and feet, numbness of the limbs, and rheumatic arthralgia.
Licorice is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb derived from the dried roots and rhizomes of the leguminous plants Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza glabra, or Glycyrrhiza glabra var. glabra. It is named for its sweet taste. It is primarily produced in Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Gansu, and the Northeast, where unique geographical and climatic conditions endow it with excellent medicinal properties.Licorice has the effects of tonifying the spleen and boosting qi, clearing heat and detoxifying, eliminating phlegm and relieving cough, and alleviating spasms and pain. It is commonly used to treat spleen and stomach deficiency, deficiency of heart qi, heat-toxin syndromes, cough, and spasmodic pain in the epigastrium, abdomen, or limbs. It also harmonizes other herbs, mitigates drug toxicity, and balances the properties of medicinal materials, making it widely used in herbal formulas. In addition, licorice can be incorporated into daily diets to provide certain health-promoting benefits.
Cordyceps, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried composite of the fruiting body and the corpse of a caterpillar from the family Sphingidae, parasitized by the fungus Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc. of the Clavicipitaceae family. It is primarily produced in Sichuan, Tibet, and Qinghai.This herb has a sweet taste and neutral nature; it enters the Lung and Kidney meridians. It has the effects of tonifying the kidneys and nourishing the lungs, as well as stopping bleeding and resolving phlegm. It can be used to treat kidney deficiency with essence depletion, impotence and nocturnal emission, soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, chronic cough with wheezing due to deficiency, and coughing up blood due to overwork.
Chuanxiong is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried rhizome of the plant Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. of the Apiaceae family. Authentic medicinal materials specifically refer to Chuanxiong produced in the central hilly and plain areas of the Sichuan Basin, including Dujiangyan, Pixian, Pengzhou, Shifang, Chongzhou, Qionglai, and Meishan.This herb has the effects of promoting blood circulation, regulating qi, dispelling wind, and relieving pain. It is primarily used to treat chest pain due to chest obstruction, stabbing pain in the chest and flanks, swelling and pain from falls or blows, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain caused by masses, headaches, and rheumatic arthralgia.
Dong Quai is a blood-nourishing medicinal herb derived from the root of Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels, a plant belonging to the genus Angelica in the Apiaceae family. It has the effects of nourishing and invigorating the blood, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and moistening the intestines to promote bowel movements.It is primarily used to treat blood deficiency with pallor, dizziness and palpitations, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain due to deficiency-cold, rheumatic arthralgia, trauma from falls or blows, boils, abscesses, and sores, as well as constipation caused by intestinal dryness.
Astragalus is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao or Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge., plants belonging to the genus Astragalus in the Fabaceae family.It has the effects of tonifying qi and raising yang, consolidating the exterior and stopping sweating, promoting diuresis and reducing edema, generating body fluids and nourishing blood, resolving stagnation and relieving arthralgia, expelling toxins and draining pus, and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.It is primarily used to treat qi deficiency with fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools, sinking of central qi, chronic diarrhea with rectal prolapse, bloody stools and metrorrhagia, spontaneous sweating due to exterior deficiency, edema caused by qi deficiency, internal heat with excessive thirst, pallor and weakness due to blood deficiency, hemiplegia, arthralgia and numbness, abscesses and boils that are slow to ulcerate, and chronic ulcers that fail to heal.
China is the native homeland of goji berries (Lycium barbarum). Multiple regions across the country have formed large-scale commercial goji planting bases with unique soil and climate conditions. Each producing area yields goji berries with distinct flavour, appearance and nutritional traits. Below is a detailed overview of Chinaβs major goji berry planting bases. 1. Zhongning ... Read more
Goji berry is a signature treasure from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It can be eaten raw, brewed into herbal tea, added to soups, fermented into wine or cooked in dishes, delivering great flavour together with rich nutrition. Twoβthirds of Chinaβs exported goji berry products originate from Ningxia. As the wellβknown saying goes: βThe world looks ... Read more
Zhongning County, located in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, is universally hailed as the Hometown of Chinese Goji Berries. This title is not merely a marketing slogan, but a well-earned recognition built on over six hundred years of goji cultivation history, unique natural terroir, and mature industrial development. Since ancient times, Zhongning goji berries were presented ... Read more
Zhongning Goji Berry Industrial Park is located in Zhongning County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the globally recognised hometown of goji berries. It is a national-level modern agricultural industrial park built to develop the geographical indication protected Zhongning goji berry industry. The park integrates seedling breeding, standardized planting demonstration, scientific research & innovation, intelligent deep processing, ... Read more
Xizan Ecological Goji Berry Manor sits in Hongliugou core zone of Zhongning, Ningxia, hometown of goji berries. Explore its GAP organic planting, full-chain production, certifications & premium authentic Zhongning goji berries. Core keyword: Xizan Ecological Goji Berry Manor Introduction Xizan Ecological Goji Berry Manor is located in Hongliugou core sub-producing area of Zhongning County, Ningxia ... Read more
Zhongning goji berry (wolfberry) from Ningxia is a protected geographical indication product. Learn about its unique growing environment, quality features, historical heritage and health benefits. Core keyword: Zhongning goji berry Introduction Zhongning, located in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, is widely known as the Hometown of Chinese Goji Berries. Zhongning goji berry is a nationally ... Read more
Shaya County of Aksu Prefecture lies on the northern margin of the Taklamakan Desert, traversed by the Tarim River, forming a unique desertβoasis ecological zone for licorice cultivation. Largeβscale standardized licorice planting bases are concentrated in Tarim Township and surrounding desertified sandy land, mainly cultivating Glycyrrhiza inflata (inflated licorice) and local redβbark Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Relying ... Read more
Gulang County, Wuwei, located at the southern edge of Tengger Desert, belongs to the core Daodi licorice producing zone listed in the First Batch of Gansu Provincial Daodi Chinese Herbal Catalogue, mainly cultivating Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Ural licorice, local improved variety Wulahong licorice). Concentrated demonstration bases are distributed in Zhitan Town, Haizitan Town, Peijiaying Town and ... Read more
A. Skin Classification and Care Human skin can be broadly categorized into five types: normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive skin. Each skin type requires different care and maintenance approaches. By observing the specific characteristics that appear, one can identify the skin type in order to better apply targeted treatments. 1. Normal Skin This describes … Read more
A. Principles of Facial Tuina 1. Apply an ample amount of massage cream (oil) to lubricate the skin and prevent friction burns. Occasionally, various nutrient creams suitable for one’s skin type may also be used to promote skin absorption of nutrients or achieve other skincare benefits. 2. The choice of massage medium should be based … 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. γDiagnostic Key Pointsγ 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 compressionβsuch 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
Femoral nerve palsy is a clinical syndrome caused by various factors, resulting in muscle paralysis and functional decline within the distribution of the femoral nerve. The femoral nerve originates from L2βL4, runs obliquely downward and laterally between the psoas major and iliacus muscles, then crosses anteriorly over the psoas major near the inguinal ligament, lying … Read more
