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The
Editor's Corner -- March 1, 2002 |
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Welcome to the
latest edition of the TCM Journal!
The March issue
focuses upon an article by Misha Ruth Cohen, better known to many of
you as Doc Misha. A prominent writer and practitioner in the field of
TCM, the featured article is an exploration into the eastern view of
HIV, as well as its potential treatment through traditional methods.
You will find links to Misha's website, and recent books at the end
of the article itself. Both are worthy of further study, and we are
certain you will enjoy her wide range of offerings.
A quick note of
thanks to all those subscribers who took the time to send us complimentary
emails following last month's initial release of the TCM Journal - your
words mean the world to us!
Check below for
links to some interesting, TCM related news articles that we have assembled
for your perusal, and don't forget to check on the right to see if your
name is mentioned as this month's lucky winner of a $50 shopping certificate!
Explore the Journal,
and discover what the ancient practice of TCM can do for you. As always,
we openly invite your feedback and special requests, and look forward
to developing the journal to meet your requirements.
Your needs continue
to be our sole inspiration.
Sincerely,
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Our
Featured Article |
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| Understanding
HIV From The Chinese Perspective |
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Misha Ruth Cohen, O.M.D., L. Ac. |
Through clinical
observation and treatment of thousands of people with HIV and AIDS,
clinical evaluation of the tongues of over 600 people with HIV infection
and/or AIDS, and the use of pulse diagnosis, I have come to understand
that HIV infection is triggered by Toxic Heat, and initially attacks
the Spleen and Stomach Organ Systems. They are the central organs involved
in this complex syndrome and must be supported throughout the entire
course of the disease even when the HIV-related disharmonies expand
to involve all the other organ systems as well.
The Impact of
Toxic Heat
Toxic Heat creates
the initial flu-like symptoms that for many people accompany initial
exposure to HIV. And as the Toxic Heat moves more deeply into all systems
of the body, it triggers a whole variety of common HIV-related symptoms:
pruritis, or chronic itching, sore throats, increase in body temperature,
feeling like you always have a fever even if one is not present, a nagging
sensation that something toxic is present in the body...
read the entire article>>>
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| Featured
Traditional Formula |
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Clear
Energy - Chuang Chou Tang |
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Actions: |
| Powerful
energy tonic, used in the treatment of anaemia, fatigue, memory concerns,
impotence, lower back pain |
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Based on
the ancient Taoist formula Chuang chou tang, Clear Energy is formulated
to restore vitality to a body weakened by environmental and emotional
stresses. Clear
Energy features a variety of respected herbals, including Ginseng and
Du Zhong (featured below). Clear Energy is recommended for use in either
the short or long term, as a daily tonic, or a preventative measure.
In Eastern terms, Clear Energy is used to fortify the Shen (mind) and
to strengthen the Qi (lifeforce).
For additional
information on this formula, click here
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Chinese
Medicinal Herb of the Month |
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Pinyin:
Du Zhong
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Eucommia Ulmoides |
| Component
of: Clear
Energy; Clear
the Pain, Clear
Menopause |
| Western
Medical View: |
| Has
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and hypotensive actions. Indicated for
such disorders as hypertension, impotence, lumbago, pain in the joints,
frequent urination, weak sinews and bones, fatigue, spermatorrhea and
to prevent miscarriage. |
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Tonifies yang,
kidneys and liver, and is said to be sweet, acrid, and warm. Du Zhong
enters the kidney, and liver channels.
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Du Zhong is recognized
as one of China's pre-eminent tonic herbs and was discussed second only
to Panax Ginseng in the first pharmacopoeia of China, that of Shen Nung
written about three thousand years ago.
Eucommia ulmoides
is officially listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia as the dried stem
bark of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. (Fam. Eucommiaceae). The drug is collected
from April to June, removed from the coarse outer layer, piled up until
the inner surface becomes purplish brown, and dried in the sun.
The bark of this
temperate zone rubber tree, E. Ulmoides has received tremendous attention
in China, and by US drug companies. It has been found to contain an
active principle that may be the most effective drug for treating, and
perhaps preventing, high blood pressure.
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In clinical testing,
Du Zhong has indicated strong hypotensive, cardiovascular, and anti-inflammatory
aspects. It has also shown some abilities in the areas of cholesterol
reduction, and immuno-stimulance.
It's most marked
impact is in the area of hypertension, where clinical trials involving
the oral ingestion of the crude drug, in either a tablet, or tea based
format, have indicated some improvement in as many as 80% of cases.
It's effectiveness
in cases of rheumatoid arthritis, and lumbago have tested as high as
87%, with a marked improvement in close to half of all tested individuals.
Treatment was completed via the injection of a leaf based preparation.
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"No one can
see their reflection in running water...
It is only
in still water that we can see."
Taoist Proverb
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