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 […]
Lifestyle, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
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 […]