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Where to Buy Chive Seeds in Traditional Chinese Medicine Shops?

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Can chive seeds be purchased at regular Chinese medicine shops, or do I need to go somewhere specific to buy them?


Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Chive Seed (Allii Tuberosi Semen) [Also known as] Chive Seed, Chive Heart. [Source] Liliaceae family. Seeds of Allium tuberosum Rottl. [Properties] Pungent, sweet in taste; warm in nature. [Functions] Warms the kidneys and secures essence, enhances yang, warms the lower back and ...

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Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Treatment Options

The distress of lower back pain? Hello, I would like to inquire about my lower back pain. It started at some point, and I have been experiencing discomfort in the area just behind my navel, slightly to the left. When I first wake up, I can hardly bend my body. Even more concernin...


Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may indicate a lumbar muscle strain, but since it has not healed, it keeps recurring. If you choose to see a Western medicine doctor, you can opt for a neurosurgeon or a rehabilitation specialist. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture or tui na (Chines...

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Improving Appetite in Elderly: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

My father has a poor appetite, is underweight, and experiences chills or fever? Hello: My father is in his seventies and has recently lost his appetite, resulting in being underweight (165 cm, 49 kg). He often feels cold or has feverish sensations, but his health check results ar...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello, meme user: 1. There are many potential causes for a decrease in appetite and weight loss in individuals over 70 years old. Various diseases can lead to anorexia, such as gastritis, severe cancer, or metabolic disorders. It is essential to visit a hospital to identify the...

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Effective Remedies for Post-Nasal Drip from Allergies

Post-nasal drip Hello: Due to nasal allergies, I often experience post-nasal drip that gets stuck in my throat, making it difficult to swallow or cough it out. Each time, I have to go to the hospital for suction, which is really uncomfortable. Could you please suggest some method...


Dr. Wu Xuanzhang Reply:
Hello AMY: The treatment for nasal allergies should adopt a "root cause" approach. The "clearing the source" method, in addition to the suction techniques used in otolaryngology, also involves reducing secretions as another strategy. Traditional Chinese medici...

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Are Mace and White Mace the Same in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Medications Hello Doctor: This is the medication prescribed by my doctor, so I would like to ask if nutmeg and white cardamom are the same. Thank you.


Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Nutmeg has a pungent flavor, is warm in nature, aromatic, and non-toxic. Its functions include regulating the spleen, warming the stomach, relieving qi stagnation, dispelling cold, eliminating phlegm, aiding digestion, and alleviating intoxication. It can also moisten the large i...

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Acupuncture for Breast Enhancement: Is 17 Still Puberty?

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? I'm sorry, doctor! I didn't ask clearly before! I apologize for bothering you. Last time I asked about acupuncture for breast enhancement, and you mentioned it is effective during puberty. Is 17 still ...


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
In principle, a 17-year-old may still have the opportunity for acupuncture without needing to undress. However, the ingredients and effects of the breast milk pills are unknown.

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Understanding Knee Injuries: When to Seek Further Medical Advice

Knee contusion? Hello Dr. Ding, I have a question to ask you. I previously fell and my right knee hit the ground directly. After the bruise faded, I still feel pain when pressing on my knee, but it feels like it's the tendons that are hurting. It also hurts when I kneel. At ...


Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that the healing time for muscle and bone injuries is typically 2 to 3 months. If the symptoms are mild, it may take about 1 month. The medications prescribed by Western medicine are mostly anti-inflammatory pain relievers or muscle re...

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Enhancing Vitality: Ba Wei Di Huang Wan and Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao for Men

Ba Wei Di Huang Wan and Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao Dr. Lin: I often masturbate, and my sperm volume has always been low. I easily feel fatigued and have eye strain. Is it advisable to take Ba Wei Di Huang Wan? Does Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao help increase erectile hardness? Could you also prov...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello QQQ user: Regarding your question, here are my responses: 1. Sexual impulses and masturbation are normal phenomena in the growth of boys. It is common for boys to experience these during their development. Masturbation and nocturnal emissions should not occur too frequent...

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Understanding Erectile Issues: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Sexual function Hello doctor, my current situation is that I rarely experience natural erections while watching adult films. When I masturbate, it feels somewhat soft and different from the firmness I used to have. I do experience morning erections, but they also feel less firm t...


Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. It is advisable to promptly visit a comprehensive Chinese medicine hospital with a laboratory department, where a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner can condu...

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Understanding Fibrocystic Breast Changes: Causes, Risks, and Herbal Remedies

excuse me? Hello Doctor: I have a tumor under my right armpit that has been present for 5 years. Multiple ultrasound examinations have identified it as a "breast fibrocystic change." It is usually painless and itch-free, but I experience a feeling of enlargement and sli...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
The exact causes of breast fibrocystic changes are currently not fully understood in scientific research. These cysts are not directly related to the development of breast cancer, so they are not considered a high-risk group for breast cancer. Taking traditional Chinese medicine ...

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Is Traditional Chinese Medicine Safe for Infants with Growth Delays?

How to Adjust the Constitution of Infants? Dear Doctor, my child is currently ten months old. During the health check-up, the doctor mentioned that there is a phenomenon of growth delay. My mother-in-law suggested seeing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to adjust his c...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Yvonne, 1. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is very effective in regulating constitution, especially for young children with poor appetite. TCM has its unique characteristics in this regard. 2. For an 11-month-old infant, breast milk is the best option, as it nourishes...

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Finding the Best Traditional Chinese Medicine for Hepatitis B in Kaohsiung

I want to treat hepatitis B? Hello Dr. Lin: I am a carrier of hepatitis B, and my Western medicine test results show elevated indices and fatty liver. Please recommend a good traditional Chinese medicine doctor in the Kaohsiung area. Thank you.


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Please contact Dr. Huang Lanying, the President of the Kaohsiung County Chinese Medicine Association, at Tel: 07-7436066.

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Understanding Poor Appetite in Toddlers: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Poor appetite in toddlers? I'm sorry


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello Bear netizen; 1. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has excellent effects on regulating body constitution, especially for young children with poor appetites. TCM has its unique characteristics in this regard. 2. For a four-month-old infant, breast milk is the best food, as...

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Understanding Blood in Semen: Causes and When to Seek Help

Hematospermia Hello, doctor: I'm not sure if I can ask my question here, and I feel a bit embarrassed. After having intercourse with my girlfriend yesterday, I noticed blood mixed with semen. Since I used a condom, I'm certain it's not my girlfriend's blood. I...


Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: Clinically, "hematospermia" predominantly occurs in young to middle-aged men, with an average age of 37 years. The duration of symptoms ranges from 1 month to 2 years, and the majority of patients discover the condition unexpectedly. According to statist...

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Post-Abortion Care: Can You Take Banlong Wan and Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan?

After an abortion Is it possible to take "Banlong Pills" and "Gui Zhi Fu Ling Pills" after undergoing an abortion at nine weeks of pregnancy? How long should one wait before taking them? What are the effects of "Banlong Pills"? How should one care fo...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
After an abortion, it is best to rest for a week, avoid heavy work, refrain from staying up late, and avoid cold foods. It is recommended to consume nutritious and warm foods, such as medicinal dishes, Eight-Treasure Soup, and Angelica Blood Nourishing Soup, among others. Gui Zhi...

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Dietary Guidelines for Menstruation: What to Avoid and Why

Diet during menstruation? Hello, doctor. I've often heard that it's best to avoid cold foods during menstruation. Could you please clarify what types of foods are considered cold? What effects might consuming these so-called cold foods have on the body? Are fruits like ...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
A. Cold foods include raw items such as salads, fruits, fruit juices, sashimi, and oysters. Cold items refer to those taken out from the refrigerator or freezer, such as frozen fruits, iced beverages, popsicles, smoothies, ice cream, iced coffee, and cold drinks. The impact on th...

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Improving Sexual Function: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions in Taiwan

Sexual function Hello Dr. Chuang, I have had a habit of masturbation since childhood, and until I got married, during my first sexual encounter, I couldn't last more than 3 minutes before my penis became soft and I was unable to continue. During the second sexual encounter...


Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Based on your description, there may be a concern of liver and kidney deficiency according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with an urgent issue of damp-heat accumulation. It is advisable to promptly visit a comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital with a testing...

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Understanding the Benefits of Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan and Other Chinese Herbs

Function Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan, Di Long, and Chao Pu have various medicinal properties. Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan is traditionally used to promote blood circulation, alleviate pain, and reduce blood stasis. It is often prescribed for conditions related to gynecological issues, such as ...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan is a formula that promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, as well as has anticoagulant properties. Di Long (Earthworm) has effects such as antipyretic, anticonvulsant, sedative, anticoagulant, antiarrhythmic, antiasthmatic, antihypertensive, and u...

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Understanding Itchy Skin: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Medical consultation Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about how Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests that the location of symptoms can indicate the underlying issues of a disease. I have not had any skin problems in the past, but recently, over the last two years, I have notic...


Dr. Wang Ruomei Reply:
Hello, Miss Pearl Meatball: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnoses diseases through four methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse-taking. Additionally, when necessary, it may also refer to Western medical tests. The occurrence of a disease involves many factors, ...

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What is Seven-Combination Water and Its Health Benefits?

What is Seven-Combination Water? Hello Dr. Wang! Recently, there has been widespread discussion online about "Seven-Mixed Water" claiming to cure various ailments. What exactly is Seven-Mixed Water? Is it truly beneficial and harmless? Are there any contraindications fo...


Dr. Wang Ruomei Reply:
Hello, Miss Pei-Yin: Regarding your inquiry about "Qi He Shui," I have not heard of it before, and I have not come across it in the traditional Chinese medicine texts I have studied. Therefore, I cannot provide any explanation about this water. However, I believe that i...

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