Stimulating acupoints can indeed help activate the body’s self-healing abilities, a claim supported by traditional Chinese medicine theory. The core principle involves stimulating key points along the meridians through methods such as massage and moxibustion to unblock the meridians, harmonize qi and blood, and strengthen the body’s vital energy, thereby aiding the body’s self-repair. Modern ... Read more
The core symptom of excessive sweating is frequent, bilateral, and symmetrical profuse sweating in specific areas of the body (such as the armpits, palms, soles of the feet, and scalp) without any obvious triggers (such as high temperatures or exercise). These episodes occur at least once a week but do not occur during nighttime sleep. ... Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood pressure is viewed through the lens of imbalances in qi, blood, yin, and yang: high blood pressure is often attributed to “excessive liver yang,” while low blood pressure is often attributed to “deficiency of qi and blood.” The Story of Washing the Floor With the Spring Festival approaching, my wife ... Read more
“Deficiency and Excess Syndromes” are a pair of core principles in the Eight Principles of Differential Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Simply put, a “Deficiency Syndrome” refers to a deficiency of the body’s vital energy (zhengqi) and a decline in organ function, such as qi deficiency, blood deficiency, yin deficiency, and yang deficiency; an “Excess ... Read more
“Affluent Diseases”—commonly referred to in Chinese as “wealth-related diseases”—refer to a class of chronic, noncommunicable diseases closely associated with affluent lifestyles, with the core contributing factors being excessive nutrition and insufficient physical activity. These conditions do not constitute a single disease but rather a collective term for a group of metabolic disorders. The most common ... Read more
The saying, “In all things, do not overdo it; excess will surely harm the body,” boils down to the concept of “moderation”—whether it’s eating, working, managing emotions, or enjoying oneself, once you go too far, both your physical and mental health are prone to problems. This saying is particularly common in traditional Chinese medicine and ... Read more
Dizziness refers to a sensation of mental fogginess or lack of clarity, typically without a feeling of the world spinning; it is often associated with insufficient blood flow to the brain, sleep disorders, or chronic fatigue. The Difference Between Dizziness and Vertigo Dullness in the Head: A sensation of heaviness and dullness in the head, ... Read more
The saying “one illness, one medicine” is not wrong in itself, but the key to “the best therapeutic effect” lies not in how good the medicine is, but in whether it is the right treatment for the condition. No single medicine can cure all illnesses; it is only the right one that works best. The ... Read more
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.
“Huating Du huo” was registered as a certification trademark for geographical indications with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce in 2009 and renewed in 2019; in 2020, it was recognized as a protected agricultural product with geographical indications by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; and on July 16, 2025, it was recognized ... Read more
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 China’s 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. Two‑thirds of China’s exported goji berry products originate from Ningxia. As the well‑known saying goes: “The 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 desert‑oasis ecological zone for licorice cultivation. Large‑scale standardized licorice planting bases are concentrated in Tarim Township and surrounding desertified sandy land, mainly cultivating Glycyrrhiza inflata (inflated licorice) and local red‑bark Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Relying ... Read more
Key Points Use the entire palm to apply pressure on the treatment area and push forward with force. Operating Procedures Place your flat palm on the patient’s treatment areas or acupoints, then push toward the fingertips. This manipulation is known as Flat-Palm Pushing (Ping Zhang Tui Fa). Pushing from the proximal end to the distal … Read more
Key Points Apply force with the bellies of four fingers, press on the treatment area and push forward. Operating Procedures Put the index, middle, ring and little fingers together. Press the combined finger bellies on the patient’s treatment areas or acupoints, then push forward firmly to produce therapeutic sensations. This manipulation is Four-Finger Pushing (Si … Read more
Key Points Place the combined index and middle finger bellies on the treatment area and push forward with steady force. Operating Procedures Bring your index finger and middle finger together. Press the combined finger bellies onto the patient’s treatment areas or acupoints, then push forward firmly to elicit therapeutic sensations. This method is called Sword-Finger … Read more
Key Points Apply pressure with the belly of the thumb, place it on the treatment area and push forward steadily. Operating Procedures Place the belly of your thumb on the patient’s acupoint or treatment area, then push forward to generate therapeutic sensations. This manipulation is defined as Thumb Pushing (Mu Zhi Tui Fa) (Figure 1-1). … Read more
Pushing Technique (Tui Fa) is a basic tuina manipulation. The therapist uses fingers, palms or fists to press on the patient’s body parts or acupoints, then pushes forward steadily. Finger Pushing (Zhi Tui Fa) Three mainstream styles: Thumb Pushing (Mu Zhi Tui Fa), Sword-Finger Pushing (Jian Zhi Tui Fa), Four-Finger Pushing (Si Zhi Tui Fa). … Read more
Tuina for Detoxification As society advances, people pay more attention to personal health and gain deeper insights into diseases. Scholars at home and abroad have proposed the toxin-induced illness theory. Therapies like intestinal cleansing and intermittent fasting have achieved remarkable results in eliminating toxins from the body. Clinical practice has proven that Tuina is an … Read more
Tui Na is divided into two main categories. The first is active massage, also known as self-massage, a self-administered healthcare method. The second is passive massage, performed by professional therapists on patients for medical treatment, which refers to the clinical massage therapy discussed in this article. There are numerous massage manipulations in practice, and eight … Read more
Indications Closed Joint and Soft Tissue Injuries Lumbar disc herniation, lumbar muscle sprain, piriformis syndrome, meniscus tear, knee collateral ligament injury, wrist sprain and interphalangeal joint contusion. Chronic Strain of Muscles and Ligaments Cervical muscle strain, dorsal muscle strain, lumbar muscle strain, achilles tendinitis and tennis elbow. Osteoproliferative Disorders Cervical hyperosteogeny, lumbar hyperosteogeny, knee osteoarthritis … Read more
Therapeutic Principles From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, meridians circulate qi and blood, connect the body’s interior and exterior, link zang-fu organs, and run through the upper and lower body. The meridian system unifies all tissues and organs into an integrated whole to sustain normal vital activities. Based on the theories of zang-fu organs, … Read more
Tui Na, also known as traditional Chinese massage, boasts a time-honored history spanning thousands of years. Its origin and development are recorded chronologically as follows: 3000 BCE Archaeological findings prove that Tui Na first emerged around 3000 years ago. Oracle bone inscriptions documented that ancient female shamans applied manual manipulation techniques to treat illnesses. 700 … Read more
