Herbs That Adjust the Yin and Yang: Defending Homeostasis and Harmony of the Body American Ginseng; Radix Ginseng Quinquefolium;

2012 ◽  
pp. 171-226
Keyword(s):  
American Ginseng ◽  
The Body ◽  
Radix Ginseng ◽  
Yin And Yang

scholarly journals Recognizing Traditional Chinese Medicine Customs during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 239
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The Body ◽  
Alternative Health ◽  
Competency Training ◽  
Cultural Competency Training ◽  
Physical Barriers ◽  
Yin And Yang

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on the belief of vital energy (qi) within the body and attributes disease with imbalance in energies (yin and yang). The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated unique physical barriers, including increased physical distancing, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and telehealth services, which complicate existing efforts to understand alternative health practices. This case report highlights the importance of cultural competency training for healthcare providers, as evident in improved patient care when recognizing and acknowledging TCM customs in association with the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals The Yin and Yang actions of North American ginseng root in modulating the immune function of macrophages

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chike Azike ◽  
Paul Charpentier ◽  
Jirui Hou ◽  
Hua Pei ◽  
Edmund King Lui
Keyword(s):  
Immune Function ◽  
North American ◽  
American Ginseng ◽  
Ginseng Root ◽  
Yin And Yang

scholarly journals Unique Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinjin Chai ◽  
Defen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Syndrome Differentiation ◽  
Relieve Pain ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy ◽  
Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Yin And Yang

Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of the common chronic complications of diabetes. "Pain" is the most typical symptom in patients, which seriously affects their quality of life. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment of the disease includes oral administration of Chinese medicine, TCM fumigation and acupuncture, etc., which can significantly reduce the pain of patients and reduce the frequency of disease. Chinese decoctions regulate the imbalance of yin and yang in the human body through syndrome differentiation, so as to achieve the balance of yin and yang, which will then eliminate the disease. Chinese medicine fumigation make the medicine seep into the body from the skin to exert the medical effects, and nourish and dredge the meridians. There is no pain if the meridians are smooth flowing, there will be pain if the meridians are blocked, fumigation can be used alone or assisted by other treatment methods to enhance the efficacy. The characteristics of acupuncture are rapid pain-relief, economic and convenient, and can quickly relieve pain for patients with low tolerance.

scholarly journals War and balance: Following shi and rebalancing militant English-language knowing apparatuses

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 341-355
Author(s):  
Wen-yuan Lin
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Biomedical Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
The Body ◽  
Academic Practice ◽  
Yin And Yang

English language and its warlike knowing apparatuses dominate global academic practice, including the repertoire of critique in social sciences. But what might be done about this? The paradox is that if we fight this, we simply rehearse the same logic of antagonism. This article tries to avoid this bind, experimenting instead with an alternative apparatus – an approach that values the art of balancing. In presenting this approach, shi-as-reasoning (shì, 勢), I take inspiration from Dr Hsu, a Chinese medical (CM) doctor in Taiwan, who avoids fighting viruses while treating patients with SARS in biomedically dominated clinics, and who publishes his work in English-language biomedical research journals. In doing so, he balances among the complexities of shi in the body of diseased patients, possible herbal interventions (decoctions), the contexts of CM practices in Taiwan, and English-language dominated biomedical research. Since this article describes Dr Hsu’s practices in English, it makes use of elements taken from the material semiotics of social science, Dr Hsu’s accounts of CM, and the logic of the non-antagonistic interplay between yin and yang. Following the lead of Dr Hsu, it thus suggests that a shi-inflected-reasoning might help to rebalance a situation that is imbalanced as a result of the domination of English in academia.

A pilot, multi-dose, placebo-controlled evaluation of american ginseng (panax quinquefolius) to improve cancer-related fatigue: NCCTG trial N03CA

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9001-9001 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. L. Barton ◽  
G. S. Soori ◽  
B. Bauer ◽  
J. Sloan ◽  
P. A. Johnson ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
American Ginseng ◽  
The Body ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Equivalent Number ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Brief Fatigue Inventory ◽  
Controlled Evaluation

9001 Background: Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms in people diagnosed with cancer. Ginseng is a popular herb for treatment of this. It has been termed an “adaptogen”, felt to be able to restore balance to the body; its potential anti-fatigue efficacy is supported by animal data. The purpose of this pilot trial was to evaluate three doses of American Ginseng versus placebo for cancer-related fatigue. Methods: Patients with a life expectancy = 6 months and a history of cancer-related fatigue who had been experiencing fatigue = 1 month were eligible. Exclusion criteria included prior use of ginseng, chronic systemic steroids and brain malignancies. Other etiologies for fatigue, such as pain, were also excluded. Participants were randomized to receive, in a double blind manner, placebo, 750 mg/d, 1,000 mg/d or 2,000 mg/d of American Ginseng in BID dosing for 8 weeks. Endpoints included The Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI), the Vitality Subscale of the SF-36 and several numeric analogue questions of perceived benefit; endpoints were measured at baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks. Area under the curve (AUC) and change from baseline were calculated. Results: Two hundred eighty two patients (69–72 per arm) were enrolled from 10/21/2005 to 07/05/2006. Available 8-week data are provided in the table below; higher numbers are better. There were no statistically significant differences in any grade of toxicity between active and placebo arms, and an equivalent number of patients discontinued the study due to adverse events in each arm. Conclusion: This randomized pilot trial provided data to suggest that American Ginseng doses of 1000–2000 mg/d may be effective for alleviating cancer related fatigue. Therefore, further study of American Ginseng in cancer survivors appears warranted. No significant financial relationships to disclose. [Table: see text]

Phase III evaluation of American ginseng (panax quinquefolius) to improve cancer-related fatigue: NCCTG trial N07C2.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9001-9001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra L. Barton ◽  
Heshan Liu ◽  
Shaker R. Dakhil ◽  
Breanna M. Linquist ◽  
Jeff A. Sloan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
American Ginseng ◽  
The Body ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Cns Lymphoma ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Curative Intent ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue

9001 Background: Ginseng is popularly used as a treatment for fatigue, one of the most common and disabling symptoms in people diagnosed with cancer. It is termed an “adaptogen”, thought to help the body combat negative effects of stress. This trial was to evaluate 2,000 mg American Ginseng versus placebo for cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Methods: Patients with cancer undergoing or having completed curative intent treatment and experiencing fatigue, rated at least 4 on a numeric analogue fatigue scale (1-10) for ≥1 month, were eligible. Exclusion criteria included CNS lymphoma, brain malignancies, or prior use of ginseng or chronic systemic steroids. Other etiologies for fatigue, such as pain and sleep, were also excluded. Patients were randomized to receive, in a double blind manner, 2,000 mg/d of American Ginseng or placebo in BID dosing for 8 weeks. The primary endpoint was change from baseline in the general subscale of the Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory (MFSI) at 4 weeks. Other MFSI subscales and the fatigue-inertia subscale of the Profile of Mood States (POMS) were also analyzed. Data were transformed to a 0-100 scale. Results: 364 patients were enrolled from 10/2008 to 07/2011. Data at 4 and 8 weeks are provided for several fatigue endpoints in the table below; higher numbers are better. Mental, emotional and vigor subscales of the MFSI were not significantly different between arms. There were no statistically significant differences in any grade of toxicity or self reported side effects between ginseng and placebo. Conclusions: This trial provides data to support that American Ginseng reduces general and physical CRF over 8 weeks without side effects. The treatment did not provide significant reductions in fatigue at 4 weeks and did not impact mental, emotional, and vigor dimensions of fatigue. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals El bastón Niulang: una vara de pastor como arma

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Donald W. Cheung
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Spiral Motion ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Central Elements ◽  
Yin And Yang ◽  
Proper Balance ◽  
Staff Practice

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yu Qi created the Niulang staff system about 300 years ago. He taught Xiao Side and the art was passed down within the Xiao family to the current grandmaster, Xiao Mingkui. The staff is about 1-meter long and incorporates techniques from both long and short weapons. The concept of yin and yang is central to Niulang staff practice, requiring a proper balance between defense and attack as well as softness and power. The staff always moves in a spiral motion and short explosive power is generated from the waist/kua of the body. Yi (intent) and shen (spirit) are central elements guiding the external movements. The Niulang staff art is designated in China as a major traditional wushu discipline for preservation and research.</span></span></span></p>

scholarly journals 3. Practice Through Movement and Practice Through Motionlessness

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-154
Author(s):  
Ana-Cristina Leșe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Martial Arts ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
The Body ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Respiratory Capacity ◽  
Music Specialists ◽  
Yin And Yang ◽  
The Mind

Abstract Through this paper we address the students from theatre and music specialists, but also all people interested in elements belonging to Tai Chi practice, considering that these, once introduced into a specific physical exercise program, are beneficial for the development of the respiratory capacity and also for a good physical and mental balance that support the professional skills. These two expressions used in the majority of martial arts, dung-gong movement practice and jing-gong motionless practice are yin and yang aspects and are based on the balance between motion and stillness of the body and the mind.

scholarly journals CASE REPORT - ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT IN PATIENT WITH HORMONAL IMBALANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 307-310
Author(s):  
Blagica Arsovska ◽  
Jihe Zhu ◽  
Kristina Kozovska
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Women’S Health ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Acupuncture Treatment ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
Hormonal Imbalance ◽  
Yin And Yang

Hormones play a big role and are a huge part of women’s health, including physically, mentally and emotionally. If the body produces too little or too much of some certain hormones, then the hormonal imbalance occurs. According to TCM, two organs mainly connected to the hormonal imbalances are the Kidney and the Liver. The aim of the TCM treatment for hormonal imbalance is to balance the Yin and Yang energy in the organs and the body and restore the . In this research is presented a case of a woman presented with reduced function of the thyroid gland and hormonal imbalance. Before starting the treatment the results are showing increased levels of TSH (8.08 /ml), LH (12.30 /ml) and FSH (15.70 /ml) and decreased levels of fT4 (9.78 /L). After the treatment the TSH (2.79 /ml), fT4 (14.00 /L) and LH (7.93 /ml) were normalized and FSH (12.20 /ml) was decreased with only 7 treatments within 7 weeks. Acupuncture points used in the treatment are: DU4 (MingMen), DU14 (DaZhui), DU20 (BaiHui), RN6 (QiHai), RN4 (QuanYuan), BL15 (XinShu), BL20 (PiShu), GB20 (FengChi), ST9 (RenYing), LI4 (HeGu), BL23 (ShenShu), LR2 (TaiChong), SP6 (SanYinJiao), ST36 (ZuSanLi), SP9 (YinLingQuan), KI3 (TaiXi) and points located on the neck (front and back). Acupuncture as part of the TCM can effectively help the patients struggling with hormonal imbalances to balance and regulate the hormones and harmonize the metabolism, nervous, reproductive and endocrine system.

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