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Guess what we found in the supplement aisle of our local grocery store? Pu Gong Ying, Dang Gui, Sheng Jiang, Gan Cao, Jiang Huang, Bai Guo, and He Shou Wu! These remarkable herbs, commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulas, are now readily available as supplements.
Each of these herbs is celebrated for its unique health benefits. Understanding their TCM functions and their top three supplemental benefits can significantly enhance your decision-making when treating patients. It's important to know not just which herb is beneficial for specific symptoms but also to be mindful of the necessary precautions.
For instance, if a patient is experiencing diarrhea, it's crucial to check their supplement intake. Excessive use of Pu Gong Ying, which has a cold nature, can lead to diarrhea if taken in large doses. Similarly, Dang Gui, known for its moistening effect on the intestines, can also cause diarrhea or loose stools when overused.
Integrating this knowledge into your practice can help you manage patient care more effectively and avoid potential adverse effects. Happy exploring the world of TCM herbs!
Guess what we found in the supplement aisle of our local grocery store? Pu Gong Ying, Dang Gui, Sheng Jiang, Gan Cao, Jiang Huang, Bai Guo, and He Shou Wu! These remarkable herbs, commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulas, are now readily available as supplements.
Each of these herbs is celebrated for its unique health benefits. Understanding their TCM functions and their top three supplemental benefits can significantly enhance your decision-making when treating patients. It's important to know not just which herb is beneficial for specific symptoms but also to be mindful of the necessary precautions.
For instance, if a patient is experiencing diarrhea, it's crucial to check their supplement intake. Excessive use of Pu Gong Ying, which has a cold nature, can lead to diarrhea if taken in large doses. Similarly, Dang Gui, known for its moistening effect on the intestines, can also cause diarrhea or loose stools when overused.
Integrating this knowledge into your practice can help you manage patient care more effectively and avoid potential adverse effects. Happy exploring the world of TCM herbs!
🌼 Pu Gong Ying (Dandelion)
〰️ Reduces Abscesses
〰️ Dissipates Nodules
〰️ Clears Liver
〰️ Clears Eyes
〰️ Clears Heat
〰️ Resolves Damp
〰️ Unblocks Painful Urinary Dribbling
❗ Caution:
• Large doses may cause mild diarrhea.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Supporting liver health
• Promoting digestion
• Acting as a diuretic
〰️ Reduces Abscesses
〰️ Dissipates Nodules
〰️ Clears Liver
〰️ Clears Eyes
〰️ Clears Heat
〰️ Resolves Damp
〰️ Unblocks Painful Urinary Dribbling
❗ Caution:
• Large doses may cause mild diarrhea.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Supporting liver health
• Promoting digestion
• Acting as a diuretic
🌸 Dang Gui (Angelica Root/Female Ginseng)
〰️ Tonifies Blood
〰️ Regulates Menstruation
〰️ Invigorates Blood
〰️ Disperses Cold
〰️ Moistens Intestines
〰️ Unblocks Bowels
〰️ Reduces Swelling of Abscesses and Sores
〰️ Generates Flesh
〰️ Calms Pain
❗ Caution:
• May cause diarrhea.
• Avoid in cases of abdominal fullness due to abundant damp.
• Use with caution during pregnancy.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Regulates Menstruation
• Nourishes Blood
• Supports Women's Health
〰️ Tonifies Blood
〰️ Regulates Menstruation
〰️ Invigorates Blood
〰️ Disperses Cold
〰️ Moistens Intestines
〰️ Unblocks Bowels
〰️ Reduces Swelling of Abscesses and Sores
〰️ Generates Flesh
〰️ Calms Pain
❗ Caution:
• May cause diarrhea.
• Avoid in cases of abdominal fullness due to abundant damp.
• Use with caution during pregnancy.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Regulates Menstruation
• Nourishes Blood
• Supports Women's Health
🌿 Jiang Huang (Turmeric)
〰️ Breaks Blood Stasis
〰️ Benefits Menstruation
〰️ Moves Qi
〰️ Alleviates Pain
〰️ Expels Wind
〰️ Promotes Blood Circulation
❗ Caution:
• Avoid during pregnancy.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Anti-inflammatory Properties
• Antioxidant Activity
• Supports Joint Health
〰️ Breaks Blood Stasis
〰️ Benefits Menstruation
〰️ Moves Qi
〰️ Alleviates Pain
〰️ Expels Wind
〰️ Promotes Blood Circulation
❗ Caution:
• Avoid during pregnancy.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Anti-inflammatory Properties
• Antioxidant Activity
• Supports Joint Health
🍃 Bai Guo (Ginkgo)
〰️ Constrains Lung Qi
〰️ Calms Wheezing
〰️ Eliminates Damp
〰️ Stops Discharge
〰️ Reduces Urine Flow
❗ Caution:
• Not recommended for excess patterns.
• Avoid large quantities or long-term use due to potential toxicity.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Improves Cognitive Function
• Supports Circulation
• Antioxidant Properties
〰️ Constrains Lung Qi
〰️ Calms Wheezing
〰️ Eliminates Damp
〰️ Stops Discharge
〰️ Reduces Urine Flow
❗ Caution:
• Not recommended for excess patterns.
• Avoid large quantities or long-term use due to potential toxicity.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Improves Cognitive Function
• Supports Circulation
• Antioxidant Properties
🍭 Gan Cao (Licorice)
〰️Tonifies Spleen
〰️ Tonifies Qi
〰️Nourishes Lungs
〰️ Stops Cough
〰️Alleviates Spasms
〰️ Alleviates Pain
〰️ Clears Heat
〰️ Alleviates Toxins
〰️ Harmonizes Other Herbs
❗ Caution:
• May cause distention and fullness of the chest and abdomen.
• Can induce vomiting if there is overabundant damp.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Supports Digestive Health
• Anti-inflammatory Properties
• Supports Respiratory Health
〰️Tonifies Spleen
〰️ Tonifies Qi
〰️Nourishes Lungs
〰️ Stops Cough
〰️Alleviates Spasms
〰️ Alleviates Pain
〰️ Clears Heat
〰️ Alleviates Toxins
〰️ Harmonizes Other Herbs
❗ Caution:
• May cause distention and fullness of the chest and abdomen.
• Can induce vomiting if there is overabundant damp.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Supports Digestive Health
• Anti-inflammatory Properties
• Supports Respiratory Health
🍃 Sheng Jiang (Ginger)
〰️ Releases Exterior
〰️ Disperses Wind Cold
〰️ Warms Middle Jiao (Burner)
〰️ Stops Vomiting
〰️ Warms Lungs
〰️ Stops Cough
〰️ Resolves Toxicity
❗ Caution:
• Avoid if there is spontaneous sweating from exterior deficiency.
• Do not use if there is heat from yin deficiency.
• Not suitable for patterns of abundant heat.
• High doses should be avoided in patients with hypertension.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Digestive Aid
• Anti-inflammatory Properties
• Immune Support
〰️ Releases Exterior
〰️ Disperses Wind Cold
〰️ Warms Middle Jiao (Burner)
〰️ Stops Vomiting
〰️ Warms Lungs
〰️ Stops Cough
〰️ Resolves Toxicity
❗ Caution:
• Avoid if there is spontaneous sweating from exterior deficiency.
• Do not use if there is heat from yin deficiency.
• Not suitable for patterns of abundant heat.
• High doses should be avoided in patients with hypertension.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Digestive Aid
• Anti-inflammatory Properties
• Immune Support
🧡 He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti)
〰️ Tonifies Liver
〰️ Tonifies Kidneys
〰️ Nourishes Blood
〰️ Nourishes Essence
〰️ Expels Wind from Skin
❗ Caution:
• Can cause loose stools.
• Not recommended for significant damp or phlegm conditions.
• Avoid consuming onions, garlic, and radishes while using this herb.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Digestive Support
• Anti-inflammatory Properties
• Immune Boost
〰️ Tonifies Liver
〰️ Tonifies Kidneys
〰️ Nourishes Blood
〰️ Nourishes Essence
〰️ Expels Wind from Skin
❗ Caution:
• Can cause loose stools.
• Not recommended for significant damp or phlegm conditions.
• Avoid consuming onions, garlic, and radishes while using this herb.
📝 Top three supplemental benefits:
• Digestive Support
• Anti-inflammatory Properties
• Immune Boost
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