Summary of Fatigue and Stress from a TCM Perspective In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TTCM), fatigue is not just a symptom but a distinct condition resulting from the depletion of the body's fundamental energy, known as "Qi" (元气), combined with emotional or…
Summary of Insufficient Gastric Motility (Indigestion) from a TCM Perspective In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), insufficient gastric motility, or indigestion, is categorized as "Epigastric Fullness" (脘痞, Wǎn Pǐ) or "Stomach Pain" (胃痛, Wèi Tòng). The condition is fundamentally seen as…
Summary of Myocardial Infarction from a TCM Perspective In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) falls under the category of "True Heart Pain" (真心痛) or "Chest Impediment" (胸痹). It is considered a critical condition caused by a severe…
Gui Pi Tang Alternative Name: Restore the Spleen Decoction Drug Composition: Bai Zhu (白术): 30g (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome) Fu Shen (茯神): 30g (Poria with Hostwood, wood core removed) Huang Qi (黄芪): 30g (Astragalus Root, woody part removed and typically honey-fried) Long Yan Rou (龙眼肉): 30g…
Decline in Kidney Function (Summary) What is a decline in kidney function?A decline in kidney function means the kidneys' ability to filter waste, balance electrolytes, and regulate body fluids is reduced. This usually indicates that the kidneys have been damaged…
Depression This is a condition characterized by long-term low mood, social withdrawal, physical discomfort, loss of appetite, and sleep disturbances. Individuals often feel suppressed, melancholic, and dejected, with a lack of interest in daily activities and a pessimistic outlook on…
Overview of Sleep Problems (Insomnia) Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by dissatisfaction with the duration or quality of sleep, which impacts daytime functioning. Core Symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep: Taking a long time to fall asleep after lying down. Difficulty…
Yin Deficiency In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yin Deficiency is a pathological state resulting from the depletion of the body's "Yin" fluid. Yin represents the cooling, moistening, and nourishing substances and energies in the body, such as blood and body fluids.[1][2] A…
Cerebral Insufficiency Cerebral insufficiency, also known as cerebrovascular insufficiency, is a condition where the blood supply to a specific part of the brain is inadequate, leading to impaired brain function.[1] This condition is often associated with cerebral arteriosclerosis (hardening of…