Yang Zhaolin: Eight Principles Differentiation and Clinical Practice with the Six Meridians

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Eight Principles Differentiation (Ba Gang Bian Zheng) The Eight Principles (Ba Gang) refer to Yin, Yang, Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, and Excess. They are one of the theoretical foundations for differentiation and treatment in TCM. Through the four examinations (inspection, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation), after gathering diagnostic information, we analyze and summarize various aspects … Read more

The Eight Principles of TCM Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

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The Eight Principles of TCM Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

Yin, Yang, Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, and Excess are referred to as the “Eight Principles”.In clinical practice, the application of these eight principles for diagnosis is called “Eight Principles Diagnosis”. Although the symptoms of various diseases are complex, they can all be analyzed and summarized using the Eight Principles to explore the nature of … Read more

Illustrated Guide to the Eight Principles of Diagnosis in TCM

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Illustrated Guide to the Eight Principles of Diagnosis in TCM

Eight Principles of DiagnosisThe Eight Principles: Refers to the eight diagnostic principles of Exterior (Biao), Interior (Li), Cold (Han), Heat (Re), Deficiency (Xu), Excess (Shi), Yin, and Yang.The Eight Principles of Diagnosis: This method involves the physician analyzing various clinical data obtained through diagnostic methods using the Eight Principles to determine the depth of the … Read more

Understanding TCM Pulse Diagnosis: Become a Pulse Diagnosis Expert

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Understanding TCM Pulse Diagnosis: Become a Pulse Diagnosis Expert

For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has diagnosed illnesses like an examination. The patient extends their hand before the doctor, who checks the pulse on the left and right wrists, examines the tongue coating, and repeatedly inquires about the patient’s symptoms and feelings. Then, the doctor articulates the patient’s condition clearly. If the … Read more

Master Li Shimao Discusses Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse)

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Master Li Shimao Discusses Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse)

Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) Author: Li Shimao, Tian Shuxiao (1) Pulse Characteristics The “Pulse Classic” states: “Xu mai is slow, large, and soft; pressing it reveals weakness, and the pulse feels empty.” This describes the four components of Xu mai: floating, slow, large, and empty. Later physicians often reference this description. In ancient descriptions of … Read more

Understanding 14 Common Pulse Types in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Five Minutes

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Understanding 14 Common Pulse Types in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Five Minutes

Inheriting Traditional Chinese Medicine culture and cultivating TCM talents We hope more people can share this with their friends, allowing every Chinese person to learn and understand TCM. 14 Common Pulse Types (1) Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) The pulse is superficial. It can be felt lightly, but pressing harder makes it slightly weaker. This pulse … Read more

A Discussion on Xu Sun Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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A Discussion on Xu Sun Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

To understand the Xu Sun pulse, let us first review the steps of pulse diagnosis: 1. Differentiating Xu (deficiency) and Shi (excess) — This refers to assessing the strength of the pulse. He pulse: Soft and strong; Xu pulse: Weak pulse; Shi pulse: Strong pulse that pushes against the fingers. 2. Differentiating Han (cold) and … Read more

The Difference Between Real and False Pulses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Difference Between Real and False Pulses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), if you can distinguish between xū (deficiency) and shí (excess), the effects will be very significant, leading to an improvement in the condition. However, many people cannot accurately identify true deficiency and excess, which can be quite frustrating.In fact, after feeling pulses for so long, I cannot claim to be … Read more

Understanding Tongue Coating in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Tongue Coating in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Editor’s Note When diagnosing patients, doctors often ask them to stick out their tongues for examination, which is known as tongue diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What do doctors typically look for when observing the tongue? Generally, they need to examine the color and texture of the coating, as well as the sublingual veins, … Read more

Understanding Your Body Constitution Through Tongue Coating Observation

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Understanding Your Body Constitution Through Tongue Coating Observation

Promoting Traditional Culture, Inheriting the Essence Continuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The content of this article is extracted from national standard medical books, magazines, and newspapers, with specific sources at the end. The article title is the original title, and the content is extracted. There is no exaggeration, temptation, … Read more