The Importance of Collateral Stagnation in Hypertension Pathogenesis

The Importance of Collateral Stagnation in Hypertension Pathogenesis

Hypertension falls under the TCM categories of “headache,” “dizziness,” and “liver wind.” It is generally believed that the occurrence of hypertension is related to emotional distress, where anger and worry lead to liver qi stagnation, which over time transforms into fire, depleting liver yin. This results in an inability to restrain yang, causing liver yang … Read more

Observing the Fingerprints of Children for Diagnosis

Observing the Fingerprints of Children for Diagnosis

1. Observing the changes in the superficial collateral vessels on the palmar side of the child’s index finger. Refer to the fingerprint diagram (see image). Location: The first section of the index finger is called Fengguan (Wind Gate), which is between the transverse line of the metacarpophalangeal joint and the second transverse line; the second … Read more

Clinical Observations on the Relationship Between Sublingual Collaterals and Diabetes and Hypertension

Clinical Observations on the Relationship Between Sublingual Collaterals and Diabetes and Hypertension

The sublingual blood vessels include the sublingual vein and the sublingual artery. The sublingual vein, also known as the deep lingual vein, is located superficially and is clearly visible through the mucosal tissue, while the sublingual artery is a branch of the lingual artery that runs along the surface of the mucosa. Both are categorized … Read more

Understanding the Importance of Smooth Meridian Flow in Preventing Disease

Understanding the Importance of Smooth Meridian Flow in Preventing Disease

Click on the title below “Yiling Pharmaceutical” to quickly follow “When the meridians are unobstructed, diseases do not arise“ We have generally understood the composition and function of the meridian system. The blood circulating in the meridians nourishes the skin and mucous membranes through the yang meridians on the surface of the body, while it … Read more

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Wind Invades? A Powerful Method to Expel Wind and Unblock the Collaterals

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Wind Invades? A Powerful Method to Expel Wind and Unblock the Collaterals

Liang, male, 39 years old, date of visit: 2021-01-18 Main Complaint: Facial paralysis for 1 week. Present Illness:The patient reports that one week ago, after drinking and being exposed to cold wind, he experienced disappearance of the right forehead lines, disappearance of the nasolabial fold, slight pain in the right ear, right eye closure revealing … Read more

Observation of Collaterals: Diagnosis of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals

Observation of Collaterals: Diagnosis of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals

Observation of Collaterals 1. Observation of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals The method of observing the index finger collaterals in children first appeared in the Tang Dynasty in Wang Chao’s “Shuijing Tujue”. This method developed from the collateral diagnosis of the fish border in the “Lingshu” and holds significant diagnostic value for children under three years … Read more

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Affected by Wind? A TCM Perspective on Wind-Dispelling and Collateral Unblocking

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Affected by Wind? A TCM Perspective on Wind-Dispelling and Collateral Unblocking

As spring approaches, the climatic characteristic is dominated by wind (feng). The Huangdi Neijing states: “Wind is the beginning of all diseases.” “Especially during the spring season, the wind pathogen can invade the body through the skin, opening the pores, and particularly attacks the areas where yang qi gathers in the body, such as the … Read more

Understanding the Treasures of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Treasures of Traditional Chinese Medicine

This public account is hosted by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow. The human meridian system consists of “jingmai” (meridians) as the main pathways, existing within the body, connecting the internal and external; “luomai” (collaterals) are the … Read more

Eight Extraordinary Meridians and Their Eight Acupuncture Points for Treating Various Diseases

Eight Extraordinary Meridians and Their Eight Acupuncture Points for Treating Various Diseases

Eight Extraordinary Meridians The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Ren (Renmai), Du (Dumai), Chong (Chongmai), Dai (Daimai), Yin Qiao (Yin Qiaomai), Yang Qiao (Yang Qiaomai), Yin Wei (Yin Weimai), and Yang Wei (Yang Weimai). Unlike the twelve regular meridians, they do not directly connect to the organs and do not have a paired relationship … Read more

Acupuncture Points on the Eight Extraordinary Meridians to Enhance Qi and Blood

Acupuncture Points on the Eight Extraordinary Meridians to Enhance Qi and Blood

The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel), and Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel). Unlike the twelve regular meridians, they do … Read more