My Observations on Pulse Diagnosis and Clinical Cases

My Observations on Pulse Diagnosis and Clinical Cases

Female, 21 years old, thin body, pulse slippery, significant guan (middle) and chi (distal) positions, left cun (proximal) like a bean, right cun large, both pulses not floating, middle pulse taken, came for diagnosis due to severe dysmenorrhea before late menstruation. Initially used Chai Hu (Bupleurum) 15g, Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga) 12g, Huang Qi (Astragalus) 30g, … Read more

Understanding TCM Diagnosis: Fluid Deficiency and Pathology

Understanding TCM Diagnosis: Fluid Deficiency and Pathology

The diagnosis of fluid pathology is based on the theory of organ representation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves analyzing and judging the symptoms and signs collected through the four diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation) to determine whether there is a deficiency of fluids or an obstruction in their transformation within the … Read more

Understanding Menstrual Blood Color: Insights from TCM on Blood Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, and Liver Qi Stagnation

Understanding Menstrual Blood Color: Insights from TCM on Blood Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, and Liver Qi Stagnation

As a barometer of women’s health, menstruation is an important indicator for women to assess the health of their uterus. Some menstrual blood appears light red, as if diluted with water; while others may be particularly dark, resembling blueberry jam. Many women discover their health issues through the color of their menstrual blood… What color … Read more

Anemia Does Not Equate to Blood Deficiency

Anemia Does Not Equate to Blood Deficiency

↑ Click the above 【Health Preservation Path】 to follow us ↑ Introduction: Anemia is a term exclusive to Western medicine and does not equate to the concept of blood deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). “The error in this case lies in the physician mistakenly equating the Western diagnosis of ‘anemia’ with the TCM pattern … Read more

From Spleen Qi Deficiency to Blood Stasis: What Stage Does Your Tongue Indicate?

From Spleen Qi Deficiency to Blood Stasis: What Stage Does Your Tongue Indicate?

【From Spleen Qi Deficiency to Blood Stasis: What Stage Does Your Tongue Indicate?】 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) often states that “the spleen is the foundation of postnatal life,” but modern lifestyles characterized by prolonged sitting and irregular eating habits frequently raise red flags for spleen and stomach health. Did you know? From the initial stage … Read more

Three Tongue Manifestations Men Fear Most: Liver Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, and Phlegm-Dampness!

Three Tongue Manifestations Men Fear Most: Liver Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, and Phlegm-Dampness!

Click the blue text to follow us Men’s health issues can often be detected through the tongue. Today, let’s discuss three common tongue manifestations that men fear the most: Gan Yu She (Liver Qi Stagnation Tongue), Xue Yu She (Blood Stasis Tongue), and Tan Shi She (Phlegm-Dampness Tongue). These not only affect quality of life … Read more

The Interactions and Generative-Restrictive Relationships of the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth

The Interactions and Generative-Restrictive Relationships of the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth

The generative sequence of the Five Elements is: Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood, Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal. The restrictive sequence of the Five Elements is:Metal restrains Wood, Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal. Generative Relationships of the Five Elements: Metal generates Water: Metal … Read more

Differentiation Between Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat and Yang Deficiency

Differentiation Between Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat and Yang Deficiency

Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat and Yang Deficiency are different syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat refers to a condition where there is a significant manifestation of internal heat based on Yin Deficiency. Common symptoms include soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, heat in the palms and … Read more

The Balance and Imbalance of Yin and Yang

The Balance and Imbalance of Yin and Yang

The concept of Yin and Yang is extensively used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), so understanding the meaning of “Yin” and “Yang” is essential for studying TCM. The Balance and Imbalance of Yin and Yang The balance of Yin and Yang is a traditional Chinese concept that can be used to explain various phenomena, not … Read more

Classification Scale for Nine Basic Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Classification Scale for Nine Basic Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Based on the classification of constitutions, the Wang Qi research team has developed the “Classification Scale for Nine Basic Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine” and established the Wang Qi “Standards for Determining TCM Constitution Classification.” This standard has been recognized by the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is promoted for nationwide use. The … Read more