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    holistic health system balancing body's energy through various practices

    Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic system of health care that has been practiced in China for thousands of years. It includes various practices such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and qigong, and is based on the concept of balancing the body's vital energy, or "qi," through the principles of yin and yang and the five elements. TCM aims to treat the root cause of ailments rather than just the symptoms, and it is often used in conjunction with modern medical treatments.

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      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

       13 upvotes 3 years ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.