Category: Miao Ethnic Medicine
Gasha (Boil)
Disclaimer: This article is provided solely for the cultural and educational study of traditional medicine. It is not medical advice. Consult a licensed physician before applying any treatments. Gasha (Boil) OverviewIn Miao-medicine, a boil is called Gasha. It begins as a localized, raised, red, swollen, hot, and painful nodule. The lesion rapidly spreads to surrounding tissue, intensifying…
Gangb Xint Bu ( Vitiligo)
Disclaimer: This article is provided solely for the cultural and educational study of traditional medicine. It is not medical advice. Consult a licensed physician before applying any treatments. Gangb Xint Bu ( Vitiligo) OverviewIn Miao-medicine, vitiligo is called Gangb Xint Bu (also known as Gang Jiang Shu). It manifests as white patches on the face, trunk, and…
Gangb Xint Bu ( Eczema)
Disclaimer: This article is provided solely for the cultural and educational study of traditional medicine. It is not medical advice. Consult a licensed physician before applying any treatments. Gangb Xint Bu ( Eczema) Overview In Miao medicine, eczema is known as Gangb Xint Bu. Lesions appear in skin folds of the arms and legs, beginning as red patches…
Dix Cet Ves ( Acne)
Dix Cet Ves ( Acne) Overview In Miao medicine, acne is called Dix Cet Ves. It refers to the papules or small nodules that appear on the faces of adolescents. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acne is a chronic inflammation of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands, characterized by papules on the face, chest, and back…
Jiang Ji Pu ( Hernia)
Jiang Ji Pu ( Hernia) Overview In Miao medicine, hernia is called Jiang Ji Pu. This condition may arise when the mother is exposed to cold–damp during pregnancy, overworks, or lives in a damp environment—dampness injures Water, Qi, and Blood, leading to fetal maldevelopment. It can also occur when improper infant feeding or prolonged crying…
Jian Wu Pu Xiang ( Ruyong / Acute Mastitis)
Jian Wu Pu Xiang ( Ruyong / Acute Mastitis) Overview In Miao medicine, acute mastitis is called Jian Wu Pu Xiang, also known as Jian Wu Meng. It most often arises from poor maternal hygiene, inadequate infant oral care, cracked nipples or milk stasis, which allow pathogenic heat‑toxin to invade the breast. In Traditional Chinese…
Mongninggong (Sore Throat)
Mongninggong (Sore Throat) Overview In Miao medicine, sore throat is referred to as Mongninggong, characterized mainly by swelling and pain in the throat. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), sore throat falls under the category of “throat obstruction” (hou bi). Symptoms include dry, painful throat and discomfort due to swelling. It is classified into wind-heat throat…
Mongb ghab ghongd ngal (Tonsillar Discomfort)
Disclaimer: This article is provided solely for the cultural and educational study of traditional medicine. It is not medical advice. Consult a licensed physician before applying any treatments. Mongb ghab ghongd ngal (Tonsillar Discomfort) Overview In Miao medicine, this condition is referred to as Mongb ghab ghongd ngal. It is characterized by enlarged and inflamed tonsils, possible…
Mongb ghab diux ghongd (Throat Discomfort)
Disclaimer: This article is provided solely for the cultural and educational study of traditional medicine. It is not medical advice. Consult a licensed physician before applying any treatments. Mongb ghab diux ghongd (Throat Discomfort) Overview In Miao medicine, this condition is referred to as Mongb ghab diux ghongd or Gagong budang. It is mainly characterized by dryness,…
Ganrebu Songle (Tinnitus and Hearing Discomfort)
Disclaimer: This article is provided solely for the cultural and educational study of traditional medicine. It is not medical advice. Consult a licensed physician before applying any treatments. Ganrebu · Songle (Tinnitus and Hearing Discomfort) Overview In Miao medicine, tinnitus and hearing issues are referred to as Ganrebu · Songle, also known as Bengan yi, Songnei, or…
