The Theory of Collateral Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Tongxinluo Capsules

The Theory of Collateral Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Tongxinluo Capsules

The Theory of Collateral Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine The concepts of meridians, collaterals, collateral vessels, and collateral diseases are all rooted in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon). Zhang Zhongjing’s formulas such as Xuanfu Hua Decoction, Dahuang Zhechong Pill, and Didao Pill, which utilize insect-based medicines, were recognized until the Qing Dynasty when … Read more

A Cup of Tea a Day: Promoting Blood Circulation and Protecting Heart Vessels!

A Cup of Tea a Day: Promoting Blood Circulation and Protecting Heart Vessels!

Blood stasis is a familiar concept, but a type of “special blood stasis” is often overlooked. Research shows that among patients with coronary heart disease, 51% of men and 54% of women have this neglected special blood stasis, yet only6.3% of these patients receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Part 1: The Overlooked Special Blood Stasis … Read more

Discussion on the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy from the Perspective of ‘Xuanfu – Luo Mai’

This article is selected from the Journal of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 2021, Volume 44, Issue 11 Authors: Zhang Yixin, Zhang Xiaoke Citation: Zhang Yixin, Zhang Xiaoke. Discussion on the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy from the Perspective of ‘Xuanfu – Luo Mai’ [J]. Journal of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 2021, 44(11): 1034-1038. … Read more

Revisiting the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Perspectives of ‘Xuanfu’ and ‘Luomai’ (Part One)

Revisiting the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Perspectives of 'Xuanfu' and 'Luomai' (Part One)

Click the blue text above to follow us Revisiting the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Perspectives of ‘Xuanfu’ and ‘Luomai’ (Part One) By Luo Xiangxia, Wu Chengliang, Zeng Min Expert Introduction Luo Xiangxia, MD, Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of the Research Department at Gansu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Secretary of the … Read more

Utilizing Luo Points: Five Unique Functions

Utilizing Luo Points: Five Unique Functions

What are Luo points? In simple terms: Luo means to connect and distribute. Each of the fifteen Luo vessels has a corresponding acupoint, known as a Luo point. Luo points have five unique functions. 1. All twelve meridian Luo points have the function of connecting, regulating, and balancing the Qi and blood of the left … Read more

Revisiting the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Perspectives of ‘Xuanfu’ and ‘Luomai’ (Part II)

Revisiting the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Perspectives of 'Xuanfu' and 'Luomai' (Part II)

Click the blue text above to follow us Revisiting the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Perspectives of ‘Xuanfu’ and ‘Luomai’ (Part II) Ruo Xiangxia, Wu Chengliang, Zeng Min Expert Introduction Ruo Xiangxia, MD, Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of the Research Department at Gansu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Secretary of the Ophthalmology … Read more

Pulse Classification—‘Qiao Pulse Classification’

Pulse Classification—‘Qiao Pulse Classification’

The Yellow Emperor said: The Qiao pulse has Yin and Yang; which pulse should be counted? Qi Bo replied: Men count their Yang pulses, women count their Yin pulses; those that should be counted are the Jing (meridians), while those that should not be counted are the Luo (collaterals). Translation: The Yellow Emperor said: The … Read more

Understanding Luo Disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Luo Disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine

▲Click the blue “Nan Ke Yi Meng” above to follow The luo (络) is where blood gathers; luo disease refers to pathological changes that occur when pathogenic factors penetrate deeply into the blood vessels of the organs. The scope of luo vessel pathology is extensive, involving various clinical specialties, and can generally be divided into … Read more

Basic Understanding of Ancient Meridian Theory

Basic Understanding of Ancient Meridian Theory

Source: This article is excerpted from “Jiu Sheng”, Author/Zhou Meisheng, published by Qingdao Publishing House 1. Basic Understanding of Ancient Meridian Theory (1) Analysis of the Meaning of Meridians and Channels From the “Neijing”, it is evident that the various organizational structures and information pathways that connect the human body are collectively referred to as … Read more

Exploration of Myopia in Children and Adolescents Based on the Theories of Qi, Blood, and Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Exploration of Myopia in Children and Adolescents Based on the Theories of Qi, Blood, and Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Expert Opinion Source: Xiang Shengjin, Tang Na, Jiang Xiaohan, et al. Exploration of Myopia in Children and Adolescents Based on the Theories of Qi, Blood, and Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chinese Journal of Optometry and Visual Science, 2024, 26(4): 249-253. Abstract Myopia is a significant public health … Read more