The Relationship Between the Lungs and Large Intestine, Heart and Small Intestine: Understanding Human Physiology Through TCM

The Relationship Between the Lungs and Large Intestine, Heart and Small Intestine: Understanding Human Physiology Through TCM

The relationship between the lungs and large intestine, and the heart and small intestine, is a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Many specialized terms in TCM can be difficult to understand, so we can set those aside and focus on the structure and patterns of the human body to see if these patterns correspond … Read more

A Nourishing Soup for Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals Suffering from Blood Deficiency and Constipation

A Nourishing Soup for Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals Suffering from Blood Deficiency and Constipation

January 14, Saturday 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month in the Year of the Water Tiger Today is the Little New Year ◎Image authorized by Baotu Network Famous physician Zhu Danxi from the Jin-Yuan dynasty believed that after the age of 60, “both essence and blood are depleted, and in daily life, there are … Read more

Dry Eyes, Itchy Eyes, and Blurred Vision: TCM Perspectives

Dry Eyes, Itchy Eyes, and Blurred Vision: TCM Perspectives

Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】 to set as Starred/Top for easy access Currently, many people are affected by blurred vision, dry eyes, and itchy eyes, which are generally thought to be due to excessive eye use. However, from a TCM perspective, this is mainly related to our kidney, liver, … Read more

Lecture 44 on “Shang Han Lun”: Syndrome of Fluid Deficiency and Constipation, Differentiation of Treatment Methods and Contraindications (with Textual Notes)

Lecture 44 on "Shang Han Lun": Syndrome of Fluid Deficiency and Constipation, Differentiation of Treatment Methods and Contraindications (with Textual Notes)

Introduction: Professor Hao Wanshan from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, male, born in November 1944, professor, chief physician, doctoral supervisor in the field of clinical TCM, and a member of the Basic Medical College of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Inheriting TCM culture and spreading health knowledge! Please share to let more TCM learners see. … Read more

Water Stagnation and Fluid Deficiency Syndrome and the Use of Wu Ling San (Part 2)

Water Stagnation and Fluid Deficiency Syndrome and the Use of Wu Ling San (Part 2)

IV. Interpretation of Wu Ling San Syndrome Text First, let us review the original text, examining the passages regarding Wu Ling San from the “Shang Han Lun” and “Jin Kui Yao Lue” to summarize and then share my experiences. (1) Song edition, Article 71: In cases of Tai Yang disease, after sweating, if there is … Read more

Water Retention and Fluid Deficiency Syndrome and Wu Ling San (Part 3)

Water Retention and Fluid Deficiency Syndrome and Wu Ling San (Part 3)

V. The Kang Ping Edition and General Principles of Ancient Texts Here, I would like to briefly discuss the Kang Ping edition. The Kang Ping edition is a version of the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage). In the past, when we studied the “Shang Han Lun”, we only regarded it as a medical … Read more

Water Stagnation and Qi Deficiency Syndrome and the Application of Wu Ling San

Water Stagnation and Qi Deficiency Syndrome and the Application of Wu Ling San

Water Stagnation and Qi Deficiency Syndrome and the Application of Wu Ling San 1. Introduction Today, I would like to share with you the topic of “Water Stagnation and Qi Deficiency Syndrome and the Application of Wu Ling San”. Have you heard of the term “Water Stagnation and Qi Deficiency Syndrome”? This term is likely … Read more

Distinguishing Between True and False Thirst: The Hidden Mysteries of Fluid Deficiency

Distinguishing Between True and False Thirst: The Hidden Mysteries of Fluid Deficiency

Student asks: Why is the sensation of thirst in ying fen disease not as severe as in wei fen disease? Why does the feeling of thirst decrease even when bodily fluids are more severely damaged? Teacher Miao answers: Ying refers to nutrients, and its main function is to transport vital substances such as qi, blood, … Read more

Water Accumulation and Qi Deficiency Syndrome and the Use of Wu Ling San

Water Accumulation and Qi Deficiency Syndrome and the Use of Wu Ling San

Case 11 Shao, female, 67 years old. Initial diagnosis on October 23, 2014. Chief complaint: Diarrhea for more than 3 months. Medical history: For more than 3 months, bowel movements more than 3 times a day, loose stools, no abdominal pain, previously treated with Chinese medicine without effect. Poor appetite, spontaneous sweating. Abdominal distension before … Read more

Main Formula for Treating Deficiency of Body Fluids and Constipation

Main Formula for Treating Deficiency of Body Fluids and Constipation

Introduction:The Zeng Ye Tang (增液汤, Fluid-Generating Decoction) has the effect of generating fluids and moistening dryness. It is primarily used to treat Yangming warm disease and deficiency of body fluids leading to constipation, characterized by hard stools, thirst, and a dry red tongue. Patients with deficiency of body fluids and constipation can choose this formula … Read more