Ramadan fasting, observed by millions worldwide, involves abstaining from food, drink, and other consumables from dawn to sunset. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, this practice is relevant to the body’s Qi (气), Yin-Yang balance (阴阳平衡), and organ functions. While fasting has spiritual and physical benefits, its effects vary based on how it is […]
Cupping therapy (拔罐, bá guàn; الحجامة, al-hijamah) is a therapeutic modality deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is used to restore balance, expel pathogenic factors, and invigorate the flow of qi (气) and blood (血). While it is often associated with China, its origins trace back to ancient Persia, from where it spread […]
The Health Benefits of Head Stance in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), proper head posture, or “head stance,” plays a vital role in promoting health and maintaining balance in the body’s energy system (Qi). The head is regarded as the “meeting point of all Yang meridians,” directly influencing the flow of […]
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Revitalizing the Legacy of Mint in Morocco: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
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In recent years, it is regrettable to observe a gradual marginalization and stigmatization of mint (薄荷, Bò Hé, نعناع, Na’na’) in Morocco, a plant deeply entwined with the nation’s cultural and culinary identity. Too often dismissed as a mere garnish, mint’s profound herbal and medicinal properties have been undervalued. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese […]