Traditional Chinese Medicine Q&A - Page 30

Is this medication safe to take while breastfeeding? 1. White flower snake tongue grass extract 2. Yellow flower daylily extract 3. Andrographis paniculata extract 4. Houttuynia cordata extract Is it safe to consume these extracts while breastfeeding?

Hemorrhoid issues Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if I can take "Mie Zhi Ning" since I have hemorrhoids. The ingredients include 1. Hedyotis diffusa extract 2. Hypericum perforatum extract 3. Andrographis paniculata extract 4. Houttuynia cordata extract 5. Magnesium s...

Can we eat together? Hello. I bought a bottle of San You Bladder and Urinary Pill and Ba Wei Di Huang Wan. I would like to ask if these two can be taken together or if they should be taken separately?

Strange pain lasting for a year? (I suspect the following issues are related to my severe constipation.) I used to exercise regularly, but I always did it before bed, especially doing sit-ups. One time, I had a slight misalignment in my posture, and at that moment, I felt only a ...

Finger ligament inflammation Hello doctor, I had an accident that caused an injury to my right hand fingers. The doctor diagnosed it as finger ligament inflammation. I have been undergoing regular rehabilitation, applying heat, and using topical ointments. I read in previous arti...

Male hormones I would like to inquire about my testosterone levels, which are low (2.61 ng/ml). Can traditional Chinese medicine help adjust this, or is it necessary to supplement hormones through Western medicine? Are there any recommended herbal formulas? (For reference) Thank ...

Bladder Meridian Pills Hello, I would like to ask if Sanyou Bladder Lidao Pill is the same as Sang Qiao Xiao Powder? What are the differences between Ba Wei Di Huang Wan and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan? Thank you, doctor!

Chronic Type I Shoulder Dislocation Is it too late to start using a sling for a Type I shoulder dislocation after three weeks? Can the shoulder still be repositioned while in a sling? My arm still feels stiff and restricted when I move it. Is this stiffness due to keeping it comp...

After taking traditional Chinese medicine, the urine may appear yellow? I experienced lower abdominal pain due to constipation and consulted a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physician who prescribed a formula consisting of Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (8.0g), Tiao Wei Cheng Qi San (5...

The term "生側柏葉" refers to the leaves of the plant "Platycladus orientalis," commonly known as Oriental arborvitae or Chinese The herb "生側柏葉" is also known as "Sheng Ce Bai Ye" in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is derived from the leaves o...

Does tapping the gallbladder meridian or scraping the liver meridian affect menstruation? Hello Doctor: My menstrual period has consistently started around the 25th of each month. This year, around May 20th, I began trying techniques such as tapping the gallbladder meridian and s...

Regarding Wuling San Concentrated Granules Is it generally available for purchase at Western pharmacies or traditional Chinese medicine shops? Thank you!

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment for glaucoma? Hello Doctor: Recently, I discovered that I have a visual field defect and was diagnosed with normal-tension glaucoma at the ophthalmologist. The doctor has prescribed eye drops to lower intraocular pressure, to be used o...

Consumption of almonds Hello, I have symptoms of coughing and allergies, and I would like to consume almond flour. However, I have heard that almonds can be slightly toxic, and I am concerned about the appropriate amount for long-term consumption. Additionally, many commercial al...

If the herbal medicine package is opened but not taken immediately? Dear Dr. Yan, Hello, I am taking a scientific herbal medicine package. After I cut open the package with scissors, I suddenly needed to use the restroom, so I went first and returned to remember that the package...

About Melia Toosendan Dear Dr. Yan, Thank you for your response. I generally understand your point. Since you mentioned that the likelihood of accumulating toxicity from Fructus Meliae (Chuan Lian Zi) is low and that it is commonly prescribed by traditional Chinese medicine prac...

Chronic sinusitis Hello, doctor. I have allergies, but my condition has changed so that I don't often sneeze. Recently, I have noticed that my symptoms are very similar to chronic sinusitis, with nasal symptoms and systemic symptoms almost identical. I feel mentally fatigued...

Regarding the Chinese toon (Toona sinensis) Hello Dr. Yan, My name is Ah Xiang. Today I visited a physician regarding my lower abdominal pain. The doctor suspected that there might be inflammation in the bladder or prostate. I was prescribed a 7-day course of a scientific herbal...

Can a three-year-old child take Liuwei Dihuang Wan or Kong Sheng Zhen Zhong Dan? Hello Dr. Lin: My child is currently three years old and was diagnosed with macrocephaly at over one year old, which has resulted in cognitive and language developmental delays. We are currently unde...

Burning sensation of the tongue Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing chronic fatigue. It starts about three hours after I wake up and after my afternoon nap, whether it's a workday or a holiday. Initially, I feel tired and want to rest; if I don't rest or sleep at tha...