Foundations of TCM

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

Emotional Disturbances and Their Impact on the Five Organs: Can Emotions Cause and Cure Illness?

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Emotional Disturbances and Their Impact on the Five Organs: Can Emotions Cause and Cure Illness?

The seven emotions, namely joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock, represent the seven types of emotional activities in the human body.These emotions are different psychological states triggered by various external stimuli. Generally, the seven emotions are normal responses to external factors and do not cause illness. However, if external mental stimuli are sudden … Read more

The Secrets of Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Secrets of Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Qiqing (七情) refers to the emotional responses of human consciousness to external stimuli. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed that appropriately expressing emotions can benefit physical health, while repression or excessive expression can harm the body. To address emotional issues, one must cultivate the heart and mind, gradually becoming aware and managing emotions, … Read more

What Harm Can Emotions Cause to the Human Body?

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What Harm Can Emotions Cause to the Human Body?

【Note】The audio is from Teacher Xu Wenbing’s “Huangdi Neijing – Seasonal Health Preservation Methods”, and the text has been organized through audio recognition. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the causes of diseases triggered by external weather and climate changes are summarized as the “Six Excesses” (六淫), which are “Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire”. … Read more

What Do the ‘Seven Emotions and Six Desires’ Mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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What Do the 'Seven Emotions and Six Desires' Mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

What do the ‘Seven Emotions and Six Desires’ mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? TCM theory discusses the concept of the seven emotions and six desires, so what exactly do these terms refer to? Let’s take a closer look at the seven emotions and six desires. In TCM, it is believed that humans experience emotional … Read more

Characteristics of Emotional Disturbances Leading to Disease

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Characteristics of Emotional Disturbances Leading to Disease

The concept of Qiqing (七情, Seven Emotions) is one of the fundamental theories in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is a unique aspect of TCM psychology. The origin of Qiqing is found in the Neijing (《内经》, Inner Canon) with its theories of the “Five Emotions” and “Nine Qi.” During the Song Dynasty, Chen Wuze in … Read more

The Impact of Emotions on Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Seven Emotions

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The Impact of Emotions on Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Seven Emotions

As the pressures of life and work continue to increase, we are gradually paying more attention to our mental health, particularly issues such as depression and anxiety, which have become common problems. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) view this issue? TCM often refers to the Seven Emotions, which typically include joy, anger, worry, thought, … Read more

Understanding the Seven Emotions and Six Desires in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Seven Emotions and Six Desires in Traditional Chinese Medicine

There are countless idioms related to numbers. However, we often do not know their meanings. What are the “seven emotions” and “six desires”? What are the six relatives in “not recognizing relatives”? Is the “eight bows of friendship” really eight bows? Today, let’s explore the meanings of numbers in idioms! Eight Bows of Friendship refers … Read more

Understanding the Seven Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Seven Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Keep Moving 保持·热爱 Understanding the Causes of Disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine Seven Emotions Seven Emotions Anger can lead to blood vomiting and death. Out-of-body experiences. Excessive sadness harms the body. Are these classic scenes from TV dramas true? Today, let’s explore the truth about emotions. Causes of Disease In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the … Read more

What are the Seven Emotions and Six Desires? The Most Poetic Answer

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What are the Seven Emotions and Six Desires? The Most Poetic Answer

Life is ordinary, and in this lifetime, no one can escape the seven emotions (qi qing) and six desires (liu yu). The “seven emotions” in Buddhism refer to “joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hate, and desire”. Human emotions are innate. We instinctively smile when we encounter happy events; we get angry when our limits are … Read more

The Seven Emotions and Their Characteristics and Manifestations

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The Seven Emotions and Their Characteristics and Manifestations

The Seven Emotions and Their Characteristics and Manifestations: The seven emotions consist of joy, anger, worry, contemplation, sadness, fear, and shock. Generally, the seven emotions are a reflection of a person’s mental and emotional responses to various external influences or life environments, representing normal mental activities. However, if external factors or life circumstances cause significant … Read more