You can start learning today “The Basics of Chinese Medicine” and “Chinese Medicine Navigator”
We are pleased to announce the launch of two new Chinese Medicine series blogs!
- I’ve been prescribed Chinese medicine, but I don’t know if it’s working…”
- I’ve been prescribed it, but I don’t know if it’s working…” “What should I do with over-the-counter Chinese medicine?
- How should I choose an over-the-counter Chinese medicine?
We will provide a gentle and practical place to learn about Chinese medicine to answer such questions and concerns.
Part 1: “The Basics of Chinese Medicine” series (Basic)
This is a series like this:
What is Chinese medicine anyway?This is an introductory course for beginners, starting with “What is Chinese Medicine?
- What is the concept of “qi, blood, and water”?
- What do “coldness” and “weakness” mean?
- What are the functions of “crude drugs” used in Chinese herbal medicine?
We will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the basic knowledge you need to know, such as
Recommended for the following people:
- People who are interested in Kampo but have zero knowledge of it
- Those who are interested in improving their health and constitution
- Those interested in learning more about prescribed herbal medicine.
No.2: “Chinese Medicine Navigator” series (Symptoms)
This is a series like this:
This is a practical series that introduces Chinese herbal medicines used for each common ailment, such as “the onset of a cold,” “I’m tired,” “I’m stressed and can’t sleep.”
For example…
- For colds that start with a chill → Kuzune-to
- Chronic lethargy → Ho-chuiki-kitou
- For irritability and anxiety → Kamishoyosan
We will also tell you the characteristics of each drug, how to choose one, and the difference between over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
What’s best for this condition?”and are wondering, “What is best for this symptom?”, it can also help you choose an over-the-counter medicine!
While Chinese herbal medicine can be very effective if it suits your constitution and symptoms,
- It is difficult to feel the effect.
- It is common to see **”wasteful use “** of medicines that are not suited to the patient’s needs, such as those that are chosen at one’s own discretion
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In this series,
we will carefully convey how to use Chinese herbal medicines safely and convincingly from a pharmacist’s point of view.
Read it like this.
Purpose |
Series to read |
I want to learn about the world of Chinese medicine from the basics. |
The Basics of Chinese Medicine” |
I want to know which herbal medicine fits my symptoms. |
“Chinese Medicine Navigator” |
You can read from either side! Please feel free to start reading from the part you are interested in.
You will surely find a Chinese herbal medicine that will help you to overcome your “somewhat unsettled” state.