Disease Special

1. Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic endocrinopathy resulting from absolute or relative deficiency of insulin that leads to the metabolic disturbance of carbohydrate, fat and protein

2. Depression

Depression is more prevalent in women than men and is especially common among adolescents

Acupuncture

1. What is meant by meridians and collaterals?

It is understood in TCM that the meridians (jing) and collaterals (luo) are pathways in which the qi and blood of the human body are circulated.

2. What is the composition of the meridian system?

The meridian system consists of three parts: the principal meridians, the eight extra meridians and the twelve divergent meridians.

3. How to Grasp the Meridians

Mastering the key points of the meridians and formation of the meridian system; the function and action of the meridians and clinical application; the course and flow, connection, running and rule of distribution of the meridians

Herbs Garden

1. Common Herbs

Some commom herbs are described, including properties, effects, indications and modern researches as well as collection, dosage and administration. It is updated weekly.

2. The Time When Herbs Are Collected

The medicinal value of plants used in Chinese herbology depends on the season and the period of growth that the plant is collected in

3. What about Preparation of Herbs

Herbs should be processed before using or making into various forms.

How to Cook a Chinese Herbal Formula

The following represents a few of the possible methods for cooking your Chinese herbal formula.

TCM Culture

1. Initial history of acupuncture in China

Acupuncture has a clearly recorded history of about 2,000 years, but some authorities claim that it has been practiced in China for some 4,000 years

2. The development of Chinese philosophy

The Warring States period is a particularly interesting time in Chinese history and has exerted a great deal of influence on Chinese thought.