The Great Snow: A Clash of Cold and Heat

The Great Snow: A Clash of Cold and Heat

Today, on December 7, 2023 (the 25th day of the 10th month in the year of Gui Mao), at 17:32, the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 255°, marking the arrival of the Great Snow (Da Xue) in the Northern Hemisphere according to the 24 solar terms. From the “Collected Explanations of the 72 Seasonal … Read more

Inquiry of Cold and Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Key to Unlocking Disease Patterns

Inquiry of Cold and Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Key to Unlocking Disease Patterns

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as a treasure of the Chinese nation, has a long history and profound depth. In the diagnostic system of TCM, the inquiry of cold and heat is regarded as an extremely important aspect, embodying profound medical wisdom and philosophical thought.The changes in all things on Earth follow the laws of spring … Read more

Discussion on Children’s Cold and Heat Constitution

Discussion on Children's Cold and Heat Constitution

Author: Chen Xiaobing Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, began learning at 16, later self-studied and entered Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, studied under Professor Yang Yu, a doctoral supervisor, and obtained a master’s degree in clinical basic medicine of TCM, with nearly twenty years of experience in TCM. Especially skilled in TCM pediatrics: external … Read more

Differentiating Treatment for Interior and Exterior Conditions

Differentiating Treatment for Interior and Exterior Conditions

This subscription account is hosted by the Hu Xishu Research Studio of the 3+3 Project for the Inheritance of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing. Mr. Hu Xishu is a renowned modern TCM practitioner and educator known for his clinical expertise in classical formulas. He is praised as a “notable researcher of the unique theoretical system … Read more

Man Shocked to Find ‘Human Nails’ in Medicine Ingredients

Man Shocked to Find 'Human Nails' in Medicine Ingredients

Source: Jinan Times (jinanshibao1996) compiled from Chengdu TV, Sina Weibo Copyright belongs to the original author. If there is any infringement, please contact us. In everyone’s impression, biting fingernails is certainly not a good habit, however, Mr. Li from Chengdu recently bought medicine and was surprised to find that the ingredient list of a certain … Read more

The ‘Million Termite’ in the Payroll

The 'Million Termite' in the Payroll

  “Hello! This is the Industrial and Commercial Bank. We noticed that this month in your school’s payroll system, someone has received a total of over 60,000 yuan in five payments, we would like to remind you.” On December 5, 2019, Director Ye of the Finance Department of Henan Province Arts and Crafts School was shocked … Read more

Comprehensive Analysis of the Dual Resolution Method in Treatise on Cold Damage

Comprehensive Analysis of the Dual Resolution Method in Treatise on Cold Damage

TCM Book Club Issue 1027 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction:This is a great article found in a blog, where the author summarizes the dual resolution method from the Treatise on Cold Damage, including its composition, text, and pathogenesis analysis, and concludes with clinical cases. Although I personally have not mastered … Read more

The Eight Principles of Diagnosis: The Cornerstone of TCM Treatment

The Eight Principles of Diagnosis: The Cornerstone of TCM Treatment

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as a treasure of the Chinese nation, has a long history and profound depth. Within the theoretical system of TCM, the Eight Principles of Diagnosis (Bā Gāng Biànzhèng) occupies an extremely important position, serving as one of the foundational methods and core theories for diagnosing diseases in TCM. The formation of … Read more

Understanding TCM Diagnosis: Eight Principles and Organ Differentiation to Enhance Your Diagnostic Skills

Understanding TCM Diagnosis: Eight Principles and Organ Differentiation to Enhance Your Diagnostic Skills

First, it is important to understand how diseases arise: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the occurrence and changes of diseases are complex. In general, insufficient Zheng Qi (正气, vital energy) is the fundamental cause of disease, while pathogenic factors (邪气, xie qi) are the conditions for disease onset. When pathogenic factors invade the body, … Read more