scholarly journals Traditional Chinese Medicine Extract Properties Incorporated Energy Analysis for Membrane Concentration Processes

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 673
Author(s):  
Wanyu Li ◽  
Qiyuan Li ◽  
Liwei Guo ◽  
Juyan Liu ◽  
Kai Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Membrane Distillation ◽  
Water Removal ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Feed Pressure ◽  
Process Energy ◽  
Membrane Concentration

This work focuses on the energy analysis of the membrane concentration systems that process traditional Chinese medicine extracts with dynamic properties incorporated, particularly for reverse osmosis (RO) and membrane distillation (MD) processes. The evaluation of process energy consumption was achieved by integrating the empirical properties correlations of Brix and other characteristics properties of the feed (e.g., density and heat capacity). The dynamic SEC analysis for RO process was largely dependent on the feed pressure, reported at 50 kWh/m3 at feed pressure of 0.9 MPa with less than 50% water removal. The occurrence of foaming at above 50% water removal caused discrepancies between the simulated flux results and the experimentally acquired results in RO, whereas the estimated dynamic SEC for MD process did not show a strong correlation with the temperatures selected in this study, ranging from 900 to 1000 kWh/m3. This approach can be adapted into the design and zoptimization for the concentration process of other herbal extracts by membrane technologies, allowing comprehensive understanding into the energy analysis in future study.

scholarly journals Abnormal Gastroscopy Findings Were Related to Lower Meridian Energy

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheng-Miauh Huang ◽  
Li-Yin Chien ◽  
Chun-Chao Chang ◽  
Ping-Ho Chen ◽  
Chen-Jei Tai
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Energy Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Structural Abnormality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlational Research

According to the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), energy runs through 12 meridians longitudinally up and down the body. The study objectives were to compare the meridian energy between subjects with and without abnormal gastroscopy findings. We applied a cross-sectional and correlational research design. The study included 1,223 participants who had their health examinations at a university hospital in Taipei from 1st August 2005 through 31st August 2007. Meridian energy was examined using a meridian energy analysis device. The gastroscopy was operated by certified gastroenterologists. Participants with abnormal stomach and esophageal findings using gastroscopy had significantly lower mean meridian energy. There were no significant differences in meridian energy between participants with and without abnormal duodenum findings. When all of the meridians were examined individually, participants with abnormal findings in esophagus and stomach had significantly lower meridian energy in each of the meridians. The results of this study demonstrated that structural abnormality in the gastric area was related to lower meridian energy. Whether enhancing meridian energy could improve gastric and esophageal health merits further studies.

scholarly journals A Novel Research Technology to Explore the Mystery of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Optogenetics

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Wei-Kang Luo ◽  
Dan Zhou ◽  
Jia-Miao Liu ◽  
Yang Hang ◽  
Zhao-Yu Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Life Science ◽  
Neural Circuits ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Research Technology ◽  
Mental Diseases ◽  
Health Disorders

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining increasing popularity worldwide for the function of health promotion and adjuvant therapy. However, the world's understanding of TCM is far from enough, which seriously limits the modernization and internationalization of TCM. Therefore, modern and efficient analytical methods are urgently needed to understand the mechanism of TCM. Optogenetics is one of the most prevalent technologies in the 21st century and has been used to explore life science, especially neuroscience. It already has had great influences in the study of neural circuits and animal models of mental diseases and was named “Method of the Year” by the Nature Methods journal in 2010. Increased interests occurred in the applications of optogenetics to explore a myriad of medical and mental health disorders. However, it has not so far been noticed by TCM researchers. We elaborated on an idea that introducing this technique into the field of TCM research to improve diagnosis, treatments, and evaluating the therapeutic effects. In this review, we made a systematic prospect in the theory, feasibility, and application of TCM optogenetics. We mainly focused on applying optogenetic methodologies to make a more comprehensive understanding of TCM.

New Exploration and Understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (03) ◽  
pp. 411-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stevenson Xutian ◽  
Jun Zhang ◽  
Wozniak Louise
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Herbal Formula ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Chinese Herbal Formula ◽  
Chinese Herbal

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), originating from oriental philosophy and culture, has been developing through a series of special research and experiments with meditation, accumulation of experiences, and a complete comprehension of ancient theories and methods. However, compared with Conventional Western Medicine (CWM), the theory of TCM is complicated and not easily accepted by Westerners. It is important to explore TCM by using modern scientific techniques and theories. Utilizing his frontier experience and up-to-date scientific knowledge, Dr. Qian Xuesen has been trying to incorporate some key principles with the comprehensive understanding of TCM and clarify difficult but important concepts and principles. Some examples are the existence of invisible matter; 'Qi' and 'Qi monism'; the Heart representing the 'whole will' of human beings; the water environment functioning as a fundamental condition of life; the human body being united with nature and universe as one; the spirit and physical body always being considered unified and connected with the five viscera, especially with the Heart; and the Chinese herbal formula working with different principles than CWM drugs. These works are important for understanding the essence of TCM, the promoting of the modernization of TCM theories by means of the latest of achievements in scientific developments, establishing the direction for future medicines with TCM characteristics, uniting Chinese and Western medicines, and exploiting a bright future for the health of mankind.

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