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In-depth articles on Traditional Chinese Medicine, clinical practice, science, classical theory and modern application.

Acupuncture and herbal treatment for PTSD with Jia Wei Xiao Yao San, Gui Pi Tang and An Mian Tang
Psychiatry / Trauma Medicine

TCM for PTSD: HPA axis, noradrenergic pathway, and calming the spirit

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 250 million people worldwide. In China, Jia Wei Xiao Yao San, Gui Pi Tang, An Mian Tang, and acupuncture are routinely used. This article discusses mechanisms (HPA axis, norepinephrine, BDNF, neuroinflammation, gut-brain axis), clinical studies, and practical treatment protocols for TCM practitioners.

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Acupuncture and herbal treatment for NAFLD with Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and Yinchenhao Tang
Hepatology / Gastroenterology

TCM for NAFLD: insulin resistance, gut microbiota, and resolving phlegm-damp

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects 1.9 billion people worldwide. In China, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Yinchenhao Tang, Xiao Yao San, and acupuncture are routinely used. This article discusses mechanisms (insulin resistance, gut microbiota, de novo lipogenesis, liver fibrosis), clinical studies, and practical treatment protocols for TCM practitioners.

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Acupuncture and herbal treatment for multiple sclerosis with Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang, Yi Qi Hua Yu Tang, and Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
Neurology / Immunology

TCM for multiple sclerosis: neuroprotection, remyelination, and strengthening kidney essence

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects 2.8 million people worldwide. In China, Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang, Yi Qi Hua Yu Tang, Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang, and acupuncture are routinely used. This article discusses mechanisms (neuroprotection, remyelination, immunomodulation, gut-brain axis, mitochondrial function), clinical studies, and practical treatment protocols for TCM practitioners.

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Acupuncture treatment for high blood pressure with nasal breathing and breathing exercises
Cardiology / Pulmonology

Acupuncture and breathing for hypertension – TCM approach

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Hypertension affects 1.28 billion adults worldwide. In China, acupuncture combined with nasal breathing and Qigong is routinely used. This article discusses the latest insights on the brainstem pFL region, the crucial role of nitric oxide (NO) in nasal breathing, clinical studies, and practical treatment protocols for TCM practitioners.

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