Tongue, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Understanding the Use and Risks of Si Ni Tang in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The use of Si Ni Tang? Dear Dr. Lin, I recently visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic near my home to help regulate my kidney yin and yang functions. A while ago, I was told that my body had excessive coldness in the kidneys, so the practitioner prescribed a formula of S...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Jeff, the online user: Hello, 1. "Si Ni Tang" is a warming herbal formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine, originating from the "Treatise on Cold Damage" (Shang Han Lun). It consists of three herbal ingredients: Aconite (Fu Zi), Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), and H...

How to Treat Elevated Liver Enzymes: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

How should elevated liver enzymes be treated? Hello, doctor. My liver enzymes were recently found to be elevated, with GOT at 41 and GPT at 141. I have been taking Western medicine for a month and then switched to Chinese medicine, which I have been on for over a month now. The d...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mr. Huang / 25 / Online User, Your questions are answered as follows: 1. Fatty liver should be treated from the perspective of liver health. 2. My clinic hours are Monday to Saturday mornings, Monday afternoons, and Thursday afternoons. Please come fasting. 3. For fatty li...

Managing High Cholesterol and Fatty Liver: Integrating Western and Traditional Medicine

Hello, doctor. I have questions regarding hyperlipidemia and fatty liver disease? Hello, Director Lin. A few days ago, I brought my mother to your clinic for treatment. Thank you for your attentive and patient care in explaining her condition. I have browsed most of your response...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mr. Huang / 25 / Online User, Hello, 1. The definition of fatty liver is when the fat content in liver cells exceeds 5%. Diagnosis must be confirmed through examinations such as abdominal ultrasound by Western medicine. Many factors can cause fatty liver, including hepatit...

Understanding Cold Symptoms: Differentiating Between Wind-Heat and Lung-Heat in TCM

How to classify a cold? I currently have a cold and have seen two doctors. One said it is caused by "wind-heat," while the other said it is due to "lung-heat" causing the cough. They prescribed me Yin Qiao San (8g), Sha Shen (1.5g), Huang Qin (1.5g), Qing Dai ...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Pi Pi Monkey, I am pleased to receive your letter. Regarding the classification of the common cold, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has various schools of thought, each with different classifications and terminology, so the opinions of the two doctors are fundamentally s...

Understanding Dry Mouth: Causes and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dry mouth with reduced saliva production? Hello doctor, recently I have been feeling a dryness in my mouth for some reason. Additionally, when I hold water in my mouth while drinking, it seems to taste sweet. Could you please explain why this is happening? Thank you for your resp...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Brain, I am glad to receive your letter. "Feeling dryness in the mouth, and when drinking water, it seems sweet if held in the mouth." Oral dryness indicates that the body needs more hydration, and drinking water can improve this condition. As for the sweetness ex...

Understanding Tongue Health: Causes of Pain, Red Dots, and Cracks

Regarding the tongue? Hello, Dr. Yan. I previously asked you about issues related to my tongue (such as pain, a burning sensation, and small red spots on the tip). After taking traditional Chinese medicine for a while, the burning sensation has become less frequent, but I would l...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Mr. Wang: Hello! I hope this message finds you well. The small red spots on the tip of your tongue indicate that there is some residual heat in your body. The tip of the tongue corresponds to the heart and lungs, suggesting that the residual heat is located in the upper body. The...

Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Aconite in Traditional Medicine

What is the usage of Aconite? I would like to inquire about the benefits of Aconite in improving male erectile dysfunction, as well as its other functions. Additionally, what are the potential effects on the body from the regular use of Aconite as a single herb?

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
When using Aconite in the context of diagnosing kidney yang deficiency-related sexual dysfunction, its properties—spicy, warm, and purely yang—are utilized for functions such as restoring yang, dispelling cold and dampness, warming and supporting kidney yang, and alleviating cold...

Can Bawei Dihuang Wan and Zhibo Dihuang Wan Be Taken Together?

Kidney Yin and Yang Deficiency Can Ba Wei Di Huang Wan and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan be taken together? Since the symptoms of both yin deficiency and yang deficiency are present, and if the physical strength and digestion are poor, the body is weak, sensitive to cold and heat, with cl...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
1. Bawei Dihuang Wan includes the large Bawei Wan (Gui Fu Bawei Dihuang Wan) and the small Bawei Wan (Zhibo Dihuang Wan). If there is a deficiency of kidney yang, characterized by cold hands and feet, pale complexion, weak pulse, and lower back soreness, the large Bawei Wan shoul...

Understanding Tongue Symptoms: Are They Signs of Heart Issues?

Could you please provide more details about the issue with your tongue? Hello, Dr. Yan. I previously asked you about issues related to my tongue (painful and rough sensation, a spicy feeling, and some small red spots on the tip of my tongue). You mentioned that if these symptoms ...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello Sir: Thank you for your inquiry. Your question has been answered via email. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out again. Wishing you peace and happiness.

Understanding Tongue Pain: When to See a Doctor for Symptoms

Could you please provide more details about the issue with your tongue? Hello, Dr. Yan. Recently, I have been experiencing some discomfort in my tongue; it feels a bit painful and has a spicy sensation, with some small red spots on the tip. I would like to ask why I might have th...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Mr. Wang: Hello! I hope this message finds you well! You mentioned experiencing a sore and prickly sensation on your tongue, along with small red spots on the tip. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, this could be related to heart issues, which is a valid considerati...

Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Regarding erectile issues..? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a few questions: 1. A few months ago, due to final exams, I stayed up late until around 4 AM every day. After that, I may have experienced a decrease in my immune system due to lack of sleep, and I developed gastro...

Dr. Lin Huanquan Reply:
1. Your late-night activities have led to an increase in liver fire, which has weakened your immune system and intensified stomach fire, resulting in symptoms such as dry mouth and a bitter taste in your throat. 2. Excessive yin-nourishing and fire-reducing treatments have caus...

Is Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao Right for Your Body Type?

Is it suitable for me? Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao is suitable for individuals with deficiencies in both Qi and Yin, as well as those experiencing symptoms related to kidney deficiency. However, it is not recommended for individuals with excess heat conditions, such as Qi and Yin deficie...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Ling Mei, I hope this message finds you well. The signs of yin deficiency and excessive fire include: five hearts feeling hot, dry mouth, red tongue, and thin, rapid pulse. Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao is a formulation made from four ingredients: turtle shell, deer antler glue, gins...

Understanding the Symptoms Treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbs

Pharmacological effects Recently, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who prescribed a formula containing Poria, Atractylodes, American Ginseng, Licorice, Astragalus, Chuanxiong, Kudzu Root, Raw Rehmannia, Tianmen Dong, Wheat Grass, Sour Jujube Seed, Codonopsis,...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Xiaoling, I hope this letter finds you well! I am very pleased to receive your correspondence. The prescription includes Poria, Atractylodes, American ginseng, Licorice, Astragalus, Chuanxiong, Kudzu root, Rehmannia, Asparagus, Ophiopogon, Sour Jujube Seed, Codonopsis, Salv...

Understanding Male Pattern Baldness and Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Traditional Medicine Approach

Male pattern baldness and seborrheic dermatitis? Hello Dr. Ding, I am an international student living abroad. Recently, I have been growing my hair long, and I’ve noticed that my scalp often feels oily, and my hair is very fine. I’ve also observed that I am gradually experiencing...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Dear Zac, Seborrheic dermatitis is generally related to one's constitution; it can be managed but not completely cured. Poria cocos and Plantago asiatica are suitable for patients with a damp-heat constitution. If you often experience dry mouth and throat, enjoy greasy or h...

Understanding Qi and Blood Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Qi deficiency or blood deficiency Hello, I would like to ask a question. I am 155 cm tall and weigh 42 kg, working in an office setting. Due to chronic back pain, I have been taking Western painkillers for a long time. My symptoms include: my family members often say that my hand...

Dr. Xu Weihong Reply:
Hello, based on your inquiry, here are the responses: 1. Long-term discomfort in the shoulders, neck, and back is attributed to fatigue-related injuries of soft tissues (muscles, bursae, tendons, etc.), which are likely related to your work nature and lifestyle. In addition to m...

Understanding Long-Term Health Issues: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights

Inquiry I have been suffering from chronic constipation for over 20 years, which has inevitably affected my skin and organs, including the female reproductive system and even my internal organs. During winter, I experience cold hands and feet. A few years ago, I felt a cool sensa...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Due to some garbled text in your message, I can only roughly infer your symptoms. Constipation can have both deficiency and excess patterns, but after many years of illness, deficiency is more common. Additionally, you mentioned difficulty in speaking at a normal volume, w...

Managing Chronic Hepatitis C Symptoms: Traditional vs. Western Medicine

Hepatitis C issues Hello Dr. Lin! Thank you for answering my questions about hepatitis C last time. However, my mother has been feeling increasingly unwell lately. Her symptoms are as follows: 1. Dry mouth and throat, no matter how much water she drinks, she still feels thirsty. ...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear (Worried about my family), 1. Your mother has hepatitis C, which is named after the type of virus that causes it. Since hepatitis C is not easily cured in the short term, both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine have their unique approaches and medicatio...

Understanding Hepatitis C: Concerns, Treatments, and Dietary Tips

Issues related to Hepatitis C? Here's the translation: Recently, my mother has been having trouble sleeping at night, so she went for an examination and was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. I later learned that there are no specific treatments for Hepatitis C in either tradition...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear friends concerned about your family, 1. Hepatitis B and C primarily differ in the types of hepatitis viruses that cause them, and both are difficult to eradicate. Chronic Hepatitis C often leads to fluctuating liver function indices and can evolve over decades into liver ca...

Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation

May I ask the doctor? Hello, doctor. I have issues with premature ejaculation and incomplete erection, but I have been consulting at a nearby clinic. During my visit, the doctor prescribed the following medications: - Jisheng Shenqi Wan (Kidney Qi Pills) 6.0g, 4 doses - Qiaoxia...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Jisheng Shenqi Pill Function: Warms and tonifies kidney yang, transforms qi, and promotes urination. Indications: Kidney deficiency with edema, soreness and heaviness in the lower back and legs, difficulty urinating, phlegm-damp cough. Clinical Application: This formula is ...

Understanding Kidney Deficiency and Varicocele: Causes and Remedies

Questions regarding kidney deficiency and varicocele? Hello, doctor. 1. I visited a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic, and the practitioner diagnosed me with kidney deficiency. What could cause this issue? Are there specific foods that can help improve this condition? Does ki...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
"Kidney Yin Deficiency." This condition is caused by excessive depletion of kidney essence. Clinical manifestations include lower back soreness and fatigue, dizziness and tinnitus, nocturnal emissions and premature ejaculation, dry mouth and throat pain, flushed cheeks,...

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