Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Pieces of Gold for Emergencies

Beiji Qianjin Yaofang (Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Pieces of Gold for Emergencies), also called Qianjin Fang (Precious Prescriptions for Emergencies) or Qianjin Yaofang, was edited by Sun Simiao in the year 652. As Sun Simiao said, "Human life is of paramount importance, more precious than a...

Exhibition on TCM culture held in Beijing

An exhibition on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) culture is currently underway at the National Museum of China in Beijing.With the theme "Light of Wisdom," the exhibition comprises five sections: "The Key to Civilization," "The Way of Health Preservation," "The...

163 herb species newly identified in China's TCM census

Pharmaceutists dispense traditional Chinese medicine at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Fengnan District in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 15, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]Chinese researchers identified 163 new herb species during the fourth national census of traditional Chine...

Local acupuncturist heals Zimbabweans

Not even slightly alarmed by the thin acupuncture needles penetrating her body, the patient remained calm as she received treatment from the age-old healing practice.Tatenda Chimbunde, the acupuncturist who was under the watchful eye of a senior physician all the time, recently graduated from a trad...

Why It’s Absolutely Okay To See Bruising After A Massage Treatment

Deep tissue massages feel amazing. They relieve stress, lower your blood pressure, rehabilitate muscles, and can help treat chronic pain. It uses firm pressure with slow strokes to reach the deep layers of muscle and fascia and break up scar tissue and muscle knots. After a deep tissue massage, you...

5 TCM Tips to Improve Digestion

Throughout history, many Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners have considered digestive health to be at the core of our overall well-being. When our digestive health becomes impaired, this can lead to the development of many other diseases that may seem unrelated but are rooted in dishar...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tips for High Blood Pressure

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a precursor to many illnesses. Luckily, there are many simple lifestyle changes you can make to help lower your blood pressure such as eating a healthy diet, finding time to relax and regular acupuncture treatments can help.A TCM PerspectiveYour emotional health...

Use Traditional Chinese Medicine to Be Your Healthiest This Winter

Winter is notably a time when people feel at their worst.Less than desirable winter health occurs because motivation dwindles and all those holiday indulgences. Everyone feels exhausted, bloated and just not themselves.One thing many people do is try to maintain their summer and fall routines...