Understanding Royal Jelly, Pollen, and Honey: Health Benefits and Risks
Health supplements Hello, Doctor: Could you please clarify whether royal jelly, pollen, and honey are classified as health foods or medications? Are they used in traditional Chinese medicine? What are their respective functions? Can they be consumed together? What types of body c...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
1. It belongs to health foods and is rarely used in traditional Chinese medicine. 2. Royal jelly contains A. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA), which can 1. inhibit the proliferation of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 2. inhibit the growth o...[Read More] Understanding Royal Jelly, Pollen, and Honey: Health Benefits and Risks
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Addressing Common Health Concerns
Consultation 1. Qi deficiency, easily fatigued. 2. High stress, anxiety, and irritability. 3. Tightness in the neck and back, joint stiffness, creaking joints, numbness in the heels, tightness in the neck, ears, and back muscles. 4. Redness and swelling of the throat. 5. ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
1. Heel pain is associated with the bladder meridian, but since the liver governs the tendons, all issues related to tendons and bones are connected to the liver. Tightness in the tendons is also related to liver function. 2. Joint sounds can indicate joint degeneration, which s...[Read More] Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Addressing Common Health Concerns
Exploring the Medicinal Benefits of Turmeric, Sanguisorba, and Duhuo
Sure! Here is the translation: What are the medical effects of Turmeric, Sanguisorba, and Spatholobus? Sure! Here’s the translation: What are the medical effects of turmeric, safflower, and clematis? Thank you.
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Turmeric: It has a slightly spicy and bitter taste, and when ingested, it has a cooling effect on the body. It is used for chest tightness and pain, as well as for conditions like bruising and pain from contusions, pain in the chest during breathing, or discomfort in the liver ar...[Read More] Exploring the Medicinal Benefits of Turmeric, Sanguisorba, and Duhuo
Severe Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Severe pain during neck rotation? Dear Doctor, Thank you for your attention and response. Two days ago, upon waking up, I noticed severe pain in my neck, making it impossible to turn to the left freely. Additionally, I experience intense shooting pain when using my left arm or r...
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Based on the described symptoms, the individual is likely experiencing a condition known as "stiff neck," which modern medicine refers to as acute cervical tendonitis, often caused by improper posture during work or sleep. The following recommendations are suggested: (1...[Read More] Severe Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Seeking Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief
Please help me!! Hello~~~~~ I am a patient suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, experiencing persistent pain in my hand and foot joints, as well as in the meridians (as referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine) throughout my body. I have previously undergone treatment with Wes...
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
"Arthritis" corresponds to the concept of "Bi syndrome" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its occurrence is usually due to factors such as deficiency of the body's vital energy, loose protective layers, and inability to secure the exterior, which can...[Read More] Seeking Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief