Folk Prescriptions Library

🤧 Common Cold 😷 Cough 🤕 Headache 🍲 Stomachache 😴 Insomnia ❤️ Hypertension

7000+

Total Prescriptions

9

Languages

24/7

24/7 Access

⚡ Quick Access

Quick links for common symptoms

🌱 Common Cold 🌱 Cough 🌱 Headache 🌱 Stomachache 🌱 Insomnia 🌱 Constipation 🌱 Hypertension 🌱 Diabetes

Be Alert to the Hidden Dangers in Your Wine Glass

🔑 Keywords: Other · Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation"The wine glass is a double-edged sword"—this saying perfectly captures the dual nature of alcohol's impact on health. Alcohol is an appealing beverage, and moderate, controlled drinking can benefit health. Yet, the saying "a small cup of wine can drown a person" warns of the dangers of excessive drinking.<br>Excessive drinking harms the body<br>"Too much wine damages the body, too much anger harms the heart"; "excess wine disrupts qi and blood"; "quit drinking, and your spirit will be calm"; "wine injures the liver, smoke injures the lungs"; "too much wine throws qi and blood into chaos, but little taste brings peace of mind"; "smoking and drinking go hand in hand, doctors run themselves ragged"; "one drunk spell brings one illness, ten drunk spells bring death"; "more people die from alcohol than from drowning"—these proverbs warn us that excessive drinking harms the body.<br>Drink in moderation<br>"Good food should not be overeaten, fine wine should not be overdrunk"; "drink to enjoyment, not to intoxication"; "avoid drinking too much wine, avoid drinking leftover tea"—these remind us to drink in moderation.<br>Less or no alcohol is better for health<br>"One less sip of wine, one more sip of soup, and old age will be healthy"; "no smoking, no drinking, disease will bypass you"; "avoiding both smoke and alcohol ensures strong health"—these sayings suggest that reducing or avoiding alcohol benefits health.<br>Secrets to quitting alcohol<br>"To quit drinking, observe those who are drunk"; "quit the first sip of wine, quit the first puff of smoke"; "there is no magic pill for quitting alcohol—key is not to take the first sip"—these teach us the secrets to quitting alcohol.<br>Avoid the temptation of alcohol<br>"Smoking and drinking are like fishing hooks—fish won’t bite unless they’re hooked"; "smoking and drinking are demons, inviting them yourself"—these caution us to stay away from alcohol’s allure.<br>Abstaining from alcohol leads to longevity<br>Proverbs also remind us that abstaining from alcohol promotes long life: "To live long, stay away from smoke and alcohol"; "avoiding both smoke and alcohol, you’ll live to ninety-nine."

No detailed content available

◀ Previous Eating Grilled Meat with Lemon Juice Can Help Prevent Cancer Autumn Wind Rises—Elderly Should Beware of Autumn Dryness Next ▶

📖 How to Use

Enter disease name or symptom in search box
Click search button to find related remedies
Browse results and click on remedy name
Read the detailed formula and instructions
Consult a physician before use

⚠️ Important Notice: Remedies are for reference only. Consult a physician before use.