Jade Windscreen Formula, known in China as Yu Ping Feng San, is a classic formula estimated to be around 800 years old. It is comprised of three herbs: Bai zhu/white atractylodes (atractylodes macrocephala rhizome), Fang feng/siler root (saposhnikovia divaricata root), and the ... Continued
Chinese Medicine as a Natural Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
In China, rheumatism belongs to the bi category - meaning "painful obstruction," which causes such symptoms as pain, numbness, paralysis, lack of sensation, and stiffness. The closest Chinese medicine term is fēngshī bing, which literally means "Wind-Damp disease." And the ... Continued
Summer – The Fire Element According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fire is the element of summer, the most Yang season. It is during this time when it is best to apply the principle of Yang: expansion, growth, lightness, and (outdoor) activity. It’s a good time to rise early and enjoy time in the sun – in other words, “put your heart into ... Continued
The Wood Element According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wood is the element of Spring, a time of new beginnings. Plants come alive after being dormant through winter. Young shoots push through the earth, reflecting the ascending and active (Yang) nature of spring. It reminds us to “rise early with the sun” and take “brisk ... Continued