Foundations of TCM

  • Yin-Yang Theory
  • Five Elements Theory
  • Meridians & Acupoints
  • Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids
  • Zang-Fu Organs

What is Phlegm-Dampness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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What is Phlegm-Dampness According to Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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Phlegm and Dampness: Understanding the Differences

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Phlegm and Dampness: Understanding the Differences

Phlegm and dampness are essentially two different types of pathogenic factors. Due to their close relationship, they often appear simultaneously, hence the term “phlegm-dampness” is commonly used. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that although both are phlegm-dampness, the pathways of their formation differ, leading to different treatment approaches. Generally speaking, the formation of … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Preventive Health

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Preventive Health

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of body constitution refers to the relatively stable inherent characteristics formed during the life process of an individual, based on both congenital endowment and acquired factors, encompassing morphological structure, physiological function, and psychological state. There are nine basic types of TCM body constitutions: Pinghe Zhi (Balanced Constitution), Qi … Read more

Phlegm-Dampness | A Major Health Enemy

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Phlegm-Dampness | A Major Health Enemy

What is Phlegm-Dampness? Phlegm-Dampness refers to pathological products caused by dysfunction of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, leading to abnormal water metabolism in the body, characterized by both phlegm and dampness. The so-called phlegm is a pathological product formed by the accumulation and condensation of water in the body, which is thick and sticky. It … Read more

Differentiation of Zang-Fu Syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Total of 58 Syndromes

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Differentiation of Zang-Fu Syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Total of 58 Syndromes

1. Differentiation of Heart and Small Intestine Diseases Heart disease syndromes: Deficiency syndromes include insufficiency of Qi, blood, Yin, and Yang; Excess syndromes include Qi stagnation, phlegm-heat, cold obstruction, and blood stasis.Symptoms of heart disease: Common manifestations include mental disturbances, abnormal spirit, palpitations, insomnia, vivid dreams, forgetfulness, irritability, delirium, as well as changes in complexion, … Read more

Understanding Excessive Desire and Its Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Excessive Desire and Its Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Introduction~ Excessive desire, strong cravings, deficiency of Yin fluids, and inability to maintain essence can be resolved by nourishing Yin to alleviate internal heat and restore tranquility. Dear Doctor, why do I always feel such strong sexual urges? I feel increasingly weak, yet my cravings grow stronger. I have tried to abstain from sexual activities … Read more

The Concept and Functions of Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Concept and Functions of Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. The Concept of Body Fluids Body fluids refer to all normal fluids in the human body. They include the normal bodily fluids and secretions of various organs, such as gastric juice, intestinal fluid, saliva, and synovial fluid. Habitually, they also include metabolic byproducts like urine, sweat, and tears. Thus, it is said: “Sweat and … Read more

The Relationship Between Qi and Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Relationship Between Qi and Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Qi Generates Body Fluids The generation of body fluids (jinye) relies on the promotion and transformation of Qi. The production of body fluids is related to the functions of the spleen (pi) in dispersing fluids, the stomach (wei) in circulating essence, the small intestine (xiao chang) in managing liquids, and the large intestine (da … Read more

Discussion on the Nine Contraindications of Ma Huang Tang

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Discussion on the Nine Contraindications of Ma Huang Tang

Regarding the contraindications of Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction), Zhang Zhongjing discussed it from nine aspects, hence the name: “Nine Contraindications of Ma Huang Tang”. Firstly, in the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), section 49 states: “The pulse is floating and rapid; the treatment should induce sweating for recovery. If purged, and the … Read more

Types of Imbalance Between Body Fluids and Qi-Blood Relationship

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Types of Imbalance Between Body Fluids and Qi-Blood Relationship

The imbalance between body fluids (津液, jīnyè) and Qi-Blood (气血, qìxuè) is commonly seen in clinical practice, primarily manifesting as water retention with Qi obstruction, Qi loss following fluid loss, fluid depletion leading to blood dryness, and fluid deficiency with blood stasis. 1. Water Retention with Qi Obstruction: This condition occurs when body fluids accumulate … Read more