The Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine): Original Text, Commentary, and Translation

The Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine): Original Text, Commentary, and Translation

The Huangdi Neijing is divided into two parts: the “Lingshu” and the “Suwen”. It is said to have originated from the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan and has been passed down orally through generations, later supplemented and developed by physicians and medical theorists, culminating in a written form during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. … Read more

Understanding the Vitality of the Five Organs through Eye Diagnosis

Understanding the Vitality of the Five Organs through Eye Diagnosis

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four diagnostic methods are the foundation for syndrome differentiation and treatment. The so-called four diagnostics are observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. Observation is the first and foremost, as “to know by looking is called spirit.” This means that a doctor can tell at a glance whether a person is … Read more

How to Assess Your Internal Organs by Observing Your Hands

How to Assess Your Internal Organs by Observing Your Hands

Health Times Authoritative health information, trusted for professionalism! Expert: Li Hongzheng, Physician in the Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Although the saying “the hands reveal the diseases of the five organs” may sound mystical, in modern medicine, the condition of the hands can indeed reflect certain diseases. Yellow Hands: Be … Read more

Daily Question (239): What are the Common Characteristics of Damp-Heat Syndrome in the Organs?

Hello, I am a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wen Junran.Today, I present to you a question related to TCM diagnostics. The question is, what are the common characteristics of Damp-Heat Syndrome in the organs?The options are as follows:A. JaundiceB. Abdominal painC. DiarrheaD. Yellow and greasy tongue coatingE. Headache and dizzinessIf you have an answer … Read more

Analysis of Clinical Patterns and Treatments for Summer Damp-Heat Syndrome (6): Typical Damp-Heat Case Studies

Analysis of Clinical Patterns and Treatments for Summer Damp-Heat Syndrome (6): Typical Damp-Heat Case Studies

This article’s introduction When discussing summer dampness and heat, the most important and easily observable sign is the tongue coating. It has been previously explained how to observe the tongue coating. Ultimately, it is essential to emphasize the combination of symptoms, tongue coating, and pulse condition. 1 Typical Damp-Heat Tongue Cases Now let’s look at … Read more

Causes of Misdiagnosis in the Early Stage of Exogenous Diseases (Part 1)

Causes of Misdiagnosis in the Early Stage of Exogenous Diseases (Part 1)

Copyright Statement: This article is original and first published on the WeChat public account: Xiao Xiangru Channel (ID: xiaoxiangru0011). Respecting knowledge and labor, it can be reproduced without authorization, but please be sure to indicate the original author. The fundamental reason for misdiagnosis in the early stage of exogenous diseases is the inability to accurately … Read more

The Eight Principles of Differentiation for Exogenous Diseases such as Cold Damage

The Eight Principles of Differentiation for Exogenous Diseases such as Cold Damage

The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine – Suwen Chapter 31 Discussion on Heat (Part Four) The Eight Principles of Differentiation for Exogenous Diseases such as Cold Damage Exogenous diseases such as Cold Damage can be differentiated using the “Eight Principles” based on pulse and symptoms. “Exterior and Interior” refers to the areas of struggle between … Read more

Differentiation of Exogenous Diseases According to the Six Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Differentiation of Exogenous Diseases According to the Six Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Respect Life, Uphold Virtue“Diagnosis and Treatment” – Differentiation of Exogenous Diseases According to the Six MeridiansIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the differentiation methods include the Eight Principles, Six Meridians, Wei-Qi-Ying-Blood, and San Jiao differentiation. The first three methods are primarily used for diagnosing exogenous diseases, while meridian differentiation is more commonly applied in acupuncture and … Read more

Is the Initial Stage of Exogenous Diseases Always ‘Exterior Syndrome’? What Does ‘Exterior Syndrome’ Mean?

Is the Initial Stage of Exogenous Diseases Always 'Exterior Syndrome'? What Does 'Exterior Syndrome' Mean?

Copyright Statement:This article is original and first published on WeChat public account: Xiao Xiangru Channel (ID: xiaoxiangru0011). Respect knowledge and labor; no authorization is needed for reprinting, but please be sure to indicate the original author. Article Recommendation Star Rating: Doctors and Medical Students:★★★★★ (What do you think about various concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine?) … Read more