TCM
Chinese medicine explained for readers who want the mechanism, not the mysticism.
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How Chinese medicine quietly took over America
America spent a record $13.23 billion on herbal supplements in 2024. A Chinese pharmacist looks at…
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What Is Dampness in TCM? The Rainy Season Inside Your Body
Dampness in TCM isn’t “too much water” — it’s water that won’t move. A hospital pharmacist…
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Qi and Blood in TCM: The Pair That Runs Everything (Part 3)
Qi and blood (气血) in TCM: what blood stasis (血瘀) means, how Qi keeps blood moving,…
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What Happens When Your Qi Goes Wrong? 6 Qi Disorders (Part 2)
Qi can go wrong in six ways. Using a house-wiring analogy and two real counter stories,…
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What Is Qi in TCM? A Pharmacist’s Guide
What is Qi in TCM? A licensed hospital pharmacist explains qi (气) — where it comes…
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3 Popular Herbal Supplements:A Pharmacist’s Quick-Look Guide
Which herbal supplements actually work? A hospital pharmacist reviews reishi, lion’s mane and turmeric — plus…