Red Tongue with No Coating May Not Necessarily Indicate Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency

Red Tongue with No Coating May Not Necessarily Indicate Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency

Daoist Fan, Shandong Dongming Traditional Chinese Medicine HospitalGenerally speaking, a red tongue with no coating or even a mirror-like tongue is a manifestation of Yin deficiency and fluid depletion. According to “Diagnosis of Tongue Quality in Traditional Chinese Medicine”, a tongue that is dark red and moist indicates a condition of Yin deficiency with excess … Read more

A Remarkable Medical Case: Discussion on Wu Ling San and Water Stagnation with Fluid Deficiency Syndrome

A Remarkable Medical Case: Discussion on Wu Ling San and Water Stagnation with Fluid Deficiency Syndrome

【Medical Case】 Liu, male, 51 years old. Initial consultation on October 25, 2011. Main complaint: Back pain worsened for over 10 months. Medical history: The patient is a bus driver, often disregarding back pain. Since January of this year, back pain has worsened, occurring every night, accompanied by coldness in the back, chills, and requiring … Read more

Case Study of Traditional Formula: A Typical Mai Men Dong Decoction for Treating Fluid Deficiency and Dry Heat Insomnia

Case Study of Traditional Formula: A Typical Mai Men Dong Decoction for Treating Fluid Deficiency and Dry Heat Insomnia

20250104, Female, 74 years old, height 150 cm, weight 120 Jin. Medical History: Bronchitis. Diabetes. Herpes, no longer itchy. Mild tricuspid regurgitation. Experienced diarrhea six to seven times a day during hospitalization. Hospitalized in December 2024. Medication History: Antidiabetic medication. During hospitalization, took An Gong Niu Huang Wan (安宫牛黄丸). Chief Complaint: Fatigue while walking, heavy … Read more

Deficiency of Body Fluids Leading to Constipation

Deficiency of Body Fluids Leading to Constipation

In clinical practice, it is observed that many slender young women suffer from constipation and bad breath, with several days between bowel movements becoming a habitual and unspoken issue. Women often do not drink enough water, and with the hot summer weather causing sweating and a preference for spicy foods, failing to replenish fluids in … Read more

Reflections on ‘Studying While Practicing’ – Insight Ninety-One

Reflections on 'Studying While Practicing' - Insight Ninety-One

Reflections on ‘Studying While Practicing’ Ninety-One When Water Retention and Fluid Deficiency Coexist 1 Metabolism of Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), Suwen, Chapter on the Differentiation of Meridians states: “When fluids enter the stomach, they circulate and transform into vital energy, ascending to the spleen, where the … Read more

Zhao Bingnan and Zong Xiuying: The Theory of ‘Water Stagnation and Fluid Deficiency’ (Reading Notes 009)

Zhao Bingnan and Zong Xiuying: The Theory of 'Water Stagnation and Fluid Deficiency' (Reading Notes 009)

Mr. Zhao Bingnan (1899—1984) was a master in modern TCM surgery and dermatology, serving as the deputy director of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, vice president of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and chairman of the Beijing Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Mr. Zong Xiuying was born in 1926 into a family of … Read more

Dr. Ni Haixia’s Essential Medical Cases: The Appearance of String Pulse in Autumn as a Sign of Lung Disease

Dr. Ni Haixia's Essential Medical Cases: The Appearance of String Pulse in Autumn as a Sign of Lung Disease

10/19/2005,Clear,Today is Wednesday,Due to being upset by the pharmaceutical companies on Monday and Tuesday,I was busy writing a paper on avian influenza,so I didn’t have time to write about good cases,Today I will share some insights with readers,On Monday, a male patient49years old,because he was in the midst of a major life change,he underwent surgery … Read more

Understanding the Meaning of Slippery Pulse and How to Regulate It

Understanding the Meaning of Slippery Pulse and How to Regulate It

What does the slippery pulse mean and how to regulate it? Friends who want to know can take a look. The editor shares useful articles every day, and there are more articles on the homepage. Your suggestions and corrections are welcome. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are many types of pulse patterns. The slippery … Read more

Xian Mai: What Does This Common Pulse Indicate?

Xian Mai: What Does This Common Pulse Indicate?

Keywords: 弦脉 (Xian Mai) With the rapid development of science and technology, as well as information technology, people increasingly feel that they are living in a super fast-paced environment. We are constantly exposed to various changes and pressures, leading to a growing number of physical issues. Among those living under high-stress conditions, a common pulse … Read more

Understanding the Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Definition of the String Pulse: The string pulse is like a taut string, straight and long, with a firm and upright feel under the fingers. It corresponds to the liver (gan) in the Five Elements. In terms of seasons, it is associated with spring; the appearance of the string pulse in spring is a … Read more