Follow Us for a Better Life Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as an ancient medical practice in China, has accumulated a wealth of treatment experiences over thousands of years. This article will introduce some classic cases of TCM treatments throughout history, allowing us to appreciate the magical charm of TCM. Ancient TCM Treatments for Royal Diseases … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Introduction: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as a treasure of Chinese medicine developed over thousands of years, is gradually attracting more attention with its unique charm. This article will take you on a journey to appreciate the profound depth of TCM and experience its perfect combination of tradition and … Read more
1. The Origin of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Sages Traditional views hold that the knowledge of Chinese medicine was passed down from ancient sages such as Fuxi, Shennong, and Huangdi. Texts like the Huainanzi and Tongjian Waiji state that the emergence of sages led to the flourishing of medical practices and the establishment of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that: 1. Ma: Indicates that Qi can flow, but blood cannot. 2. Mu: If the sensation of ma is severe, it indicates mu, meaning neither Qi nor blood can flow. 3. Suan: Indicates that the meridians are open, but there is insufficient Qi and blood. 4. Zhang: Indicates that there … Read more
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 where toxic evils flow unpredictably, occurring in deeper tissues. It often manifests as localized swelling or abscesses, … Read more
To prevent loss of contact, please follow the public account below: Essential Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): 1. Numbness (ma): Indicates that Qi can flow, but blood cannot. 2. Wood (mu): Severe numbness indicates that both Qi and blood cannot flow. 3. Sour (suan): Indicates that the meridians are … Read more
Why is traditional medicine in China called “Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)”? Most people might immediately respond, “Of course, it’s called TCM because it’s Chinese medicine!” You might think so too. But you would be mistaken. Traditional Chinese medicine was previously referred to as “National Medicine” or “Han Medicine.” So, how did the term “Traditional Chinese … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang I have always wanted to write down my insights on learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help those who are studying TCM and enthusiasts, reducing their learning curve. However, I struggled to express the profound theories of TCM … Read more
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 medical path. Sun … Read more
The term “Traditional Chinese Medicine” (zhōng yī) originated in the Han Dynasty and is commonly found in two contexts: one is in ancient literature, especially medical texts; the other is as a phrase in proverbs, such as “If you have an illness and do not treat it, you will often receive Traditional Chinese Medicine” and … Read more