Category Archives: life cultivation

01 Introduction As practitioners of life cultivation, we learn fundamental herbal knowledge to condition our bodies daily. This knowledge also helps us seek second opinions when in doubt about a herbal prescription. In this section, we will explore how coldness and dampness affect our bodies and the methods to treat these issues, bringing vitality backContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Kidneys: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 01”

04 The Middle and Peaceful Way The origins of traditional herbal medicine date back to a time even earlier than the establishment of China (Zhong-guo). Historical records indicate that while the nation of China originated during the Han Dynasty, the term “Chinese medicine” (Zhong-yi) appeared in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Internal Medicine)ContinueContinue reading “Balance Your Body: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 02”

01 Introduction In today’s world, more people are focusing on health preservation, with many older individuals favoring traditional herbal medicine. After the age of forty, the body’s vital yuanqi begins to weaken, and this decline accelerates after fifty. As yuanqi diminishes, so does the body’s resistance to illness and its ability to heal. At thisContinueContinue reading “Balance Your Body: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 01”

06 Case Study: Use of Ancient Prescription This case involves a traditional herbal practitioner, Dr. Guo Yaning, who practices in Xian, China. Dr. Guo treated a patient in his early seventies with a twenty-seven-year history of diabetes. Although the patient had no serious complications, he experienced blurred vision, itchy skin, palpitations, shortness of breath, andContinueContinue reading “Control Your Blood Sugar Levels: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 03”

03 Complications Caused by Diabetes When the spleen is weak, it cannot transform food into vital yuanqi and blood, leading to various complications: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Problems Spleen deficiency leads to liver-qi deficiency, impairing drainage and causing blood vessel blockages. Vision Problems Liver deficiency can result in poor eyesight, including decreased vision and cataracts. LowerContinueContinue reading “Control Your Blood Sugar Levels: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 02”

01 Introduction 01 The Root of the Problem Traditional herbal medicine often uses complex terms and theories that can be hard to grasp. To make this knowledge more accessible, we compare it to everyday life. For instance, insufficient vital yuanqi in the body is like an electrical appliance that can’t function without enough electricity. DiseasesContinueContinue reading “Control Your Blood Sugar Levels: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 01”

05 The Private Prescription To address hypertension, Dr. Guo Yaning recommends a herbal tea prescription: Yu-mi-xu (Common corn silk): 6 grams Jue-ming-zi (Cassia seed): 6 grams Bai-ju-hua (White chrysanthemum): 10 grams Prepare and drink this tea for mild cases of hypertension. The following is a rundown of each herb. 01 Common Corn Silk Corn silkContinueContinue reading “Recondition Your Hypertension: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 02”

01 Introduction Chronic diseases like hypertension, or high blood pressure, are increasingly common among older adults. In China, nearly everyone over sixty faces blood pressure issues. Many people focus on health revitalization and become anxious over slight fluctuations in their blood pressure. Interestingly, traditional herbal medicine does not prioritize blood pressure readings in treating hypertension.ContinueContinue reading “Recondition Your Hypertension: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 01”

03 The Restless Spirit Traditional herbal medicine treats insomnia by addressing the problem of the restless spirit. While it is easy for the body to rest by sitting or lying still, it takes effort to calm the spirit into a resting state. In China, houses facing south are more expensive than those facing north becauseContinueContinue reading “Sleep Well: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 02”

01 Introduction In this section, we introduce the traditional herbal medicine concept of yuan-shen. This complex term can be translated into English as spirit, soul, consciousness, mind, and more. For our discussion, we will use the term yuan-shen or spirit. The following case on insomnia is from the patient files of Dr. Guo Yaning, whoContinueContinue reading “Sleep Well: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 01”