Compilation of Over 200 Traditional Chinese Medicine Terms

Compilation of Over 200 Traditional Chinese Medicine Terms

01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive TCM Treatments for Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books 1. Wuxin Fanre (Five Hearts Heat): Refers to the sensation of heat in the palms and soles, accompanied by a feeling of heat in the chest. 2. Liuzhu (Flowing … Read more

The Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treating Diseases

The Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treating Diseases

Introduction Using the Five Elements of generation, overcoming, and mutual restraint, the five internal organs correspond to five colors. The internal conditions must manifest externally as guidance. Coupled with the theory of Qi movement, all diseases can be attributed to abnormal Qi circulation, making it easy to identify the source of dysfunction. At this point, … Read more

The Nine Paths of Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine as a ‘Divine Transmission’ Culture and Daoist Medicine

The Nine Paths of Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine as a 'Divine Transmission' Culture and Daoist Medicine

Taiji Luo Wanxiang The Tang Dynasty was the most culturally brilliant period in Chinese history, especially during the reign of Emperor Taizong. In this great era, the renowned physician Sun Simiao, while writing the preface to his monumental work Qianjin Yaofang (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold), clearly articulated the origins and transmission of the … Read more

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine for Health Preservation

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine for Health Preservation

1. What is Health Preservation? Health preservation essentially means maintaining life. The two key points of health preservation are: 1. Cultivating Correctness: Cultivating correctness means that individuals should engage in normal and regular thinking activities and lifestyles, which is to maintain zhengqi (正气, vital energy). 2. Following Nature: This requires individuals to not only adapt … Read more

Fundamentals of TCM Diagnosis and Patterns

Fundamentals of TCM Diagnosis and Patterns

According to TCM theory, the elements of a “pattern” (zheng) include clinical manifestations (symptoms, signs, or primarysyndromes, secondarysyndromes) and pathogenesis (etiology, location, nature, severity, or primary pathogenesis, secondary pathogenesis). In a broad sense, a pattern includes syndromes, pattern elements, and pattern names.Symptoms + Signs = Syndromes.Based on syndromes, the pattern elements are deduced from the … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Treasure of Chinese Culture and Wisdom

Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Treasure of Chinese Culture and Wisdom

When it comes to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we naturally think of ancient masters such as Bian Que, Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhongjing, Sun Simiao, and Li Shizhen. The culture of Chinese medicine is profound and has a development history of 5000 years, with classic texts such as the Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia … Read more

Introduction of TCM Experts

Introduction of TCM Experts

Ren Zhixiong Chief Physician MD, Postdoctoral Fellow Graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, with 26 years of clinical experience. He has studied under renowned professors such as Sun Yingli, Chen Shuchang, Lin Lan, and Yan Xiaoping. Currently, he is a member of the Endocrinology Branch of the Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine, an executive … Read more

Compilation of Over 200 Traditional Chinese Medicine Terms

Compilation of Over 200 Traditional Chinese Medicine Terms

1. Wu Xin Fan Re (Five Hearts Heat): Refers to the sensation of heat in the palms and soles, accompanied by a feeling of heat in the chest. 2. Liu Zhu (Flowing Abscess): A type of purulent disease characterized by the erratic movement of toxic pathogens, occurring in deeper tissues. It often manifests as swelling … Read more

The Inheritance of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Inheritance of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a precious part of Chinese culture, embodying the wisdom of the Chinese nation over five thousand years. In modern times, TCM continues to play an important role. Let’s explore the inheritance of TCM together. Image source: Baidu What is TCM? When it comes to TCM, many people are familiar with … Read more

The Past and Present of the Term ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine’: 1800 Years and 160 Years

The Past and Present of the Term 'Traditional Chinese Medicine': 1800 Years and 160 Years

Abstract: • The term “中医” (zhōng yī, Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been in use for nearly 2000 years. The ancient meaning of “中医” dates back approximately 1800 years, referring to its previous existence; the modern meaning of “中医” has been in use for about 160 years, referring to its current existence. • Before being recorded … Read more