Abstract: • The term “中医” (zhōng yī, Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been in use for nearly 2000 years. The ancient meaning of “中医” dates back approximately 1800 years, referring to its previous existence; the modern meaning of “中医” has been in use for about 160 years, referring to its current existence. • Before being recorded … Read more
Before Western medicine entered China, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was not referred to as “Traditional Chinese Medicine”; the term “Chinese” is relative to “Western”. In ancient times, there were many names for TCM, most of which originated from the deeds of famous TCM practitioners throughout history, reflecting people’s admiration for their medical skills and ethics. … Read more
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
Throughout the long history, our ancestors discovered that using heated stones for hot compresses and scraping could alleviate discomfort. They found that certain special stones had therapeutic effects on pain, leading to the use of sharp stone needles to pierce the body for treatment, and eventually to the use of Chinese herbal medicine. Traditional Chinese … 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. 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
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
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
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
1. Wind-Cold Common Cold [Symptoms]Chills, fever, no sweating, headache, body aches, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, or itchy nose with sneezing, clear and thin nasal discharge, itchy throat, cough with thin white phlegm. Tongue coating is thin white, pulse is floating and tight. [Treatment Method]Release the exterior with warm pungent herbs, disperse cold from … Read more