Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Shrink Breast Fibroadenomas?
Breast fibroma Can taking traditional Chinese medicine reduce the size of a breast fibroadenoma? Additionally, I've heard that ginseng and angelica should be avoided as they may cause the tumor to grow larger. Would herbal formulas containing angelica, such as Jia Wei Xiao Y...
Dr. Chen Zhaoxun reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
1. Basically, the probability of reduction is high when taking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) along with following medical advice. However, the development of diseases is influenced by many factors, such as genetics, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, stress, and medical techniq...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Shrink Breast Fibroadenomas?
Relieving Menstrual Pain: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help
Menstrual pain Hello Dr. Chen: I often experience severe pain during my menstruation. I wonder if traditional Chinese medicine can help improve my condition and adjust my constitution.
Dr. Chen Zhaoxun reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello BKK: It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine to improve overall health after your menstrual period ends, in order to avoid severe pain during your next menstrual cycle. Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Relieving Menstrual Pain: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help
Herbal Remedies for Frequent Mouth Sores: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
excuse me? Is there any traditional Chinese medicine that can help with frequent oral ulcers?
Dr. Chen Zhaoxun reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello Mr. Jiang: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), recurrent oral ulcers can be categorized into several types, generally closely related to the heart, liver, and spleen. Essentially, they are associated with internal heat in the organs, which can be classified into excess h...[Read More] Herbal Remedies for Frequent Mouth Sores: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Unexplained Low Platelet Count: Exploring Causes and Treatment Options
Thrombocytopenia with an unknown cause? At the end of March, my health check revealed a platelet count of 50,000. I went to a large hospital for further examination, which included various blood tests, an abdominal ultrasound, and everything appeared normal. A bone marrow biopsy ...
Dr. Chen Zhaoxun reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello KK: The diagnostic methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) differ from those of Western medicine. Western medicine is microscopic, meaning it breaks down diseases into smaller and smaller parts until they cannot be divided further; whereas TCM is macroscopic, viewing ...[Read More] Unexplained Low Platelet Count: Exploring Causes and Treatment Options
Can 11-Year-Olds with Nasal Allergies Use Herbal Patches?
My 11-year-old son has nasal allergies? Can my 11-year-old son use transdermal patches for nasal allergies? How many treatment courses should he undergo?
Dr. Chen Zhaoxun reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Nasal allergies involve issues of cold and heat, as well as deficiency and excess. Sanfu plaster is more effective for patients with deficiency and cold conditions, as the ingredients are warming and promote Qi circulation. It is less suitable for patients with excess heat condit...[Read More] Can 11-Year-Olds with Nasal Allergies Use Herbal Patches?
Understanding the Effects of Sanfu Ties: Where to Apply for Best Results?
Sanfu Plaster Do the effects of the three application sites differ? Some people only apply it to the back of the neck, while a doctor suggests applying it to both feet and the back of the neck. Which recommendation is correct?
Dr. Chen Zhaoxun reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
The effectiveness of Sanfu plaster may vary depending on the application site, as acupuncture points in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have specific characteristics. Currently, there is no evidence-based medicine to support which location is superior. However, numerous articl...[Read More] Understanding the Effects of Sanfu Ties: Where to Apply for Best Results?