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1. The Five Elements represent five colors in the cycle of the four seasons. Historical records indicate that pictographs were the earliest form of writing created by humans. These characters were drawn to depict the physical characteristics of objects. For example, the character for “moon” resembles the crescent shape of the moon. In ancient times, … Read more
1. The Five Elements1. Origin of the Theory of Five Elements:The Theory of Five Elements is the essence of traditional Chinese culture, referring to the movement of five fundamental substances: Wood (growth, gentleness, smoothness), Fire (warmth, rising, brightness), Earth (transformation, support, acceptance), Metal (cleansing, refinement, contraction), and Water (coolness, nourishment, downward flow).Ancient Chinese people recognized … Read more
In daily life or work, if in a group, the female energy surpasses that of the males, we use the term “Yin Sheng Yang Shuai” to describe it. In fact, “Yin Sheng Yang Shuai” originates from a TCM theory regarding a pathological condition called “Yin Sheng Ge Yang”, which can also be abbreviated as “Ge … Read more
This official account is from the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Capital TCM” above to follow. Source: China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Author: Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Lu Weimin As the saying goes, “During the minor cold, the temperature can drop … Read more
In fact, Yin excess and Yang deficiency is a term derived from a pathological condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) known as “Yin excess obstructing Yang,” which can also be abbreviated as “obstructing Yang.” The character “格” in Chinese has at least four interpretations: first, it refers to a grid, such as graph paper; second, … Read more
What is Yang Qi? Yang Qi is the innate energy received from parents combined with the acquired energy from respiration and the essence of food transformed by the spleen and stomach. It plays a role in nourishing the body’s tissues and maintaining the functions of the organs. As one ages, Yang Qi gradually diminishes. What … Read more
Winter Solstice “The timing of nature and human affairs urges us on, the Winter Solstice brings forth Yang and Spring returns.” On this day, the daytime is the shortest, and the night is the longest. Yin is at its peak while Yang is at its lowest; the extreme of Yin gives birth to Yang, marking … Read more
We often hear the term “Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency”. When used to describe a person’s body, it can also be referred to as “Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency”. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the best condition is the harmony of Yin and Yang, but some individuals have a constitution characterized by Yin Excess … Read more
During the late Qing Dynasty, under the reigns of Tongzhi and Guangxu, the “Fu Yang School,” led by Zheng Qinan, also known as the “Fire God School,” gained immense popularity. They emphasized the importance of Yang Qi and adeptly utilized herbs such as Fu Zi (Aconite) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) to treat severe conditions, … Read more
What is ‘Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency’? ‘Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency’ is a theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It refers to a condition where the balance of Yin and Yang in the body is disrupted, leading to various diseases. TCM posits that Yin and Yang mutually constrain each other; when Yin is strong, … Read more