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Western-relatable entry points (sleep, stress, digestion and more) that bridge to medicines traditionally used in those contexts. Reference only, never a prescription.

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  • Concern · stress

    Stress & Mood

    Everyday tension, low mood, irritability, the sense of being "wound up but tired". The cluster of complaints that brings many Chinese adults to the family 中成药 drawer before they ever see a doctor.

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  • Concern · sleep

    Sleep

    Difficulty falling asleep, light sleep, dream-disturbed sleep, and the "tired but cannot switch off" pattern that follows overwork or worry.

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  • Concern · digestion

    Digestion

    Upper-abdominal heaviness, bloating, sour reflux, loose stools, traveler's stomach, and the aftermath of a meal that was richer, spicier, or larger than usual.

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  • Concern · womens-health

    Women's Health

    The cluster of complaints that Chinese households often frame around the menstrual cycle: premenstrual mood shifts, breast tenderness, irregular cycles, and post-partum recovery.

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  • Concern · immune

    Immune Support

    The everyday language of "wanting to stay well", a sense of being run down, the change of seasons, occasional mouth ulcers, the slow recovery after a cold.

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