Five Organs Fluid Deficiency: Initial Reactions in the Five Senses and Five TCM Formulas to Nourish Body Fluids

1. Heart Fluid Deficiency: Red Tip of the Tongue, Cracked Tongue Cause: Insufficient fluids in the heart and related tissues lead to dryness and lack of nourishment in the heart, internal organs, orifices, and skin. Manifestations: Thirst, reduced urination, dry skin, possible flaking or itching, brittle hair, cracked lips, red tongue with little coating and … Read more

Application of the Five Elements Theory in Clinical Practice: Examples Worth Collecting

Application of the Five Elements Theory in Clinical Practice: Examples Worth Collecting

Click the blue text to follow us Editor’s Note: The Five Elements Theory is an important component of the theoretical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), encompassing the concepts of “generating” and “overcoming” relationships. The so-called generating relationship refers to mutual promotion, while the overcoming relationship indicates mutual restriction. In clinical practice, this principle can … Read more

The Root of All Illness: Discussing Blood Stasis

The Root of All Illness: Discussing Blood Stasis

Editor’s Note According to the “Treatise on the Origins and Symptoms of Various Diseases (Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun) – Symptoms of Blood Stasis from Falling Injuries”: “Blood in the body flows with Qi and is usually not stagnant. However, if there is an injury from a fall, blood flow becomes disrupted, accumulating at the … Read more

Blood Stasis Constitution and Cancer Risk: A Comprehensive Guide for Friends with Blood Stasis to Clear Internal Blockages

Blood Stasis Constitution and Cancer Risk: A Comprehensive Guide for Friends with Blood Stasis to Clear Internal Blockages

Blood stasis, as the name suggests, refers to the stagnation of blood.As the old saying goes: “Running water does not rot.” Blood is like water in a pipeline; if its flow is obstructed or stagnant, it will deteriorate and become foul.In my view, individuals with a blood stasis constitution are the ones who need to … Read more

Blood Stasis Causes Numerous Illnesses! How to Determine if You Have Blood Stasis? How to Invigorate Blood and Resolve Stasis?

Blood Stasis Causes Numerous Illnesses! How to Determine if You Have Blood Stasis? How to Invigorate Blood and Resolve Stasis?

As the saying goes, “Nine out of ten women suffer from blood stasis.” This “stasis” primarily refers to blood stasis, which can lead to numerous health issues. Many problems faced by women, such as facial spots, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, pelvic inflammation, blocked fallopian tubes, infertility, amenorrhea, menopausal syndrome, hypertension, coronary heart disease, various hyperplasia, nodules, … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Blood Stasis Often Causes Three Types of Pain – Be Alert! Includes Treatment Methods

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Blood Stasis Often Causes Three Types of Pain - Be Alert! Includes Treatment Methods

Everyone is quite familiar with blood stasis. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it refers to the obstruction of qi and blood in the meridians, causing stagnation in a specific area. This is known as blood stasis. From the perspective of Western medicine, it is characterized by thick blood, narrowed blood vessels, and … Read more

Blood Stasis: The Culprit Behind Stroke

Blood Stasis: The Culprit Behind Stroke

The health of the body depends on the quality of the functioning of various systems. If a certain part of the body is blocked, diseases will inevitably follow! What causes blood stasis? Blood stasis refers to a condition in which the meridians are obstructed and blood circulation is impaired due to various factors, characterized primarily … Read more

Blood Stasis and Its Clinical Manifestations

Blood Stasis and Its Clinical Manifestations

Expert Zhang Jiali, Chief Physician, Mianyang Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineBlood stasis syndrome, characterized by slow blood flow and insufficient blood supply to tissues and organs, is a common clinical condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is essentially a syndrome in TCM (the term “症” refers to the clinical manifestations … Read more

How to Determine Liver Qi Stagnation: No Need to Worry About ‘Liver Qi Stagnation’! TCM Can Help You Relieve Your Worries!

How to Determine Liver Qi Stagnation: No Need to Worry About 'Liver Qi Stagnation'! TCM Can Help You Relieve Your Worries!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is said that all diseases arise from Qi. Therefore, only by resolving the issue of Liver Qi stagnation can women reduce their illnesses or even avoid them altogether.How to Determine Liver Qi Stagnation1.Causes of Liver Qi StagnationThere are several common causes that lead to Liver Qi stagnation:Family disharmony: Frequent … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science | Depression (Part 8): Depression Due to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science | Depression (Part 8): Depression Due to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Traditional Chinese Medicine Popular Science| Opinions may be controversial, content is for reference only. Written by | Anonymous Editor | Zichu Depression Due to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Depression caused by trauma or secondary to internal diseases often presents with this syndrome.The so-called trauma includes surgeries, miscarriages, childbirth, and other injuries, all of which … Read more