Managing Anxiety and Sleep Issues: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Hello! Dear Dr. Chen, I am a 28-year-old student. One year ago, I started experiencing some issues, and I need your help. I find myself easily anxious, feeling my heartbeat, sleeping only about 6 to 7 hours, having poor memory, with a pulse rate of about 80 beats per minute, and...
Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
Hi Sean, I feel very sorry for your situation. You can take both "An Shen Ding Zhi Wan" and "Gui Pi Tang" in a 1:1 ratio, 5 grams three times a day, or "Tian Wang Bu Xin Tang," 5 grams three times a day. These formulations can help improve memory an...[Read More] Managing Anxiety and Sleep Issues: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Seeking Effective Treatment for Chronic Health Issues in Traditional Chinese Medicine
I hope you can read this letter? Dear Doctor, I apologize for taking up your valuable time, but I hope you can read this letter and provide us with some advice. As the saying goes, "An elder in the family is like a treasure." Therefore, we are deeply concerned about my...
Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
Dear Madam, In today's society, it is rare to find a younger person as attentive and caring towards the elderly as you are. Your detailed description of your mother-in-law's symptoms and medical history is truly commendable and touching. I will do my best to address yo...[Read More] Seeking Effective Treatment for Chronic Health Issues in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Managing Pollen Allergy: Can Chinese Medicine Help?
Of course! Please provide the content you would like Dr. Zhuang, My name is Sean. Three years ago, I moved to the U.S.A. and developed pollen allergies. My symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose (sometimes both at the same time), which makes it difficult for me to sleep, leavin...
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Yupingfeng San (Danqi Heart Method) consists of the following ingredients: Astragalus (Huangqi), Atractylodes (Baizhu), and Saposhnikovia (Fangfeng). Its functions include tonifying Qi, stabilizing the exterior, and stopping sweating. It is primarily used to treat symptoms of ext...[Read More] Managing Pollen Allergy: Can Chinese Medicine Help?
Benefits of He Shou Wu and White Qian Niu in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Hello, doctor: Could you please explain the medicinal effects of Fo-Ti (He Shou Wu) and White Swallowwort (Bai Qian Niu)? Are they beneficial for the body? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
Hello, Xiao Xiao: The concept that "a drug is also a poison" is universally applicable. Even substances that are recorded in herbal texts as non-toxic or beneficial for longevity when taken over a long period can still cause varying degrees of side effects if used inapp...[Read More] Benefits of He Shou Wu and White Qian Niu in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Should You Drink Si Wu or Sheng Hua Soup During Menstruation?
Is it advisable to drink Si Wu Tang or Sheng Hua Tang during menstruation? I often hear my mom say that when menstruation comes, I should drink Si Wu Tang or Sheng Hua Tang. Does drinking that promote longevity? Will not drinking it lead to tumors? What are they used for? Thank y...
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Si Wu Decoction is composed of four herbs: Angelica sinensis (Dong Quai), Paeonia lactiflora (White Peony), Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuanxiong), and Rehmannia glutinosa (Shu Di Huang). Angelica sinensis can alleviate pain, bloating, and depression associated with premenstrual synd...[Read More] Should You Drink Si Wu or Sheng Hua Soup During Menstruation?
Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Treating Multiple Neuritis
Polyneuropathy Hello Dr. Chen, my father-in-law has been diagnosed with polyneuropathy. I would like to know how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treats this condition. I found in Chinese medical literature that the following herbal formula can be used: 5 grams of Strychnos nux...
Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
Dear Miss Fangfang, Upon reviewing your prescription, I couldn't help but feel a sense of concern. Generally speaking, this formula may provide significant improvement for symptoms caused by multiple neuritis. However, the inclusion of Strychnos (maqianzi) can relieve pain ...[Read More] Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Treating Multiple Neuritis
Overcoming Performance Anxiety: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
At one's discretion? Recently, I had intercourse with my girlfriend for the first time. During the first time, I was able to perform freely, but in the following encounters, it took me some time to achieve an erection. Additionally, after about 5 minutes of changing position...
Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
Dear Mr. Merle, Generally speaking, San Cai Feng Sui Wan can help reduce heart fire, benefit kidney water, and replenish the deficiencies of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys. It has considerable therapeutic effects on symptoms related to palpitations, diarrhea, nocturnal emissions...[Read More] Overcoming Performance Anxiety: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions