Distribution Patterns of the Twelve Meridians

Distribution Patterns of the Twelve Meridians

Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang The meridians consist of three Yin and three Yang: the three Yang are Yangming (阳明), Shaoyang (少阳), and Taiyang (太阳), while the three Yin are Taiyin (太阴), Jueyin (厥阴), and Shaoyin (少阴). The concept of the three Yin … Read more

Illustration of the Twelve Meridians

Illustration of the Twelve Meridians

The ancients divided a day and night (24 hours) into twelve time periods, each lasting 2 hours, represented by the twelve Earthly Branches (Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, and Hai). The time from 11 PM to 1 AM is known as Zi time, from 1 AM to 3 AM … Read more

The Song of the Twelve Meridians: Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian

The Song of the Twelve Meridians: Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian

Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian The Yangming meridian of the hand is the Large Intestine Meridian①, starting from the inner side of the index finger at Shangyang②. It follows the upper edge of the finger to exit at Hegu, along the two tendons at the bifurcation of the bones along the fatty area of the … Read more

The Eight Major Symptoms of Blood Deficiency

The Eight Major Symptoms of Blood Deficiency 1. Individuals with xue xu (血虚, Blood Deficiency) have a pale complexion, lacking the rosy hue. 2. Those with xue xu are prone to insomnia, as the blood does not nourish the heart, leading to sleep disturbances. This type of insomnia is quite common among modern individuals. 3. … Read more

Symptoms of Blood Deficiency and How to Nourish It

Blood deficiency itself has symptoms such as difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking with vivid dreams, accompanied by dizziness, fatigue, and a pale complexion. Longan (Gui Yuan) can nourish the brain and calm the spirit, while also replenishing a person’s Qi and Blood. It is very suitable for conditions like insomnia, forgetfulness, and excessive dreaming, especially … Read more

Does Long-term Blood Deficiency Lead to Yin Deficiency? Symptoms and Consequences of Prolonged Blood Deficiency

Does Long-term Blood Deficiency Lead to Yin Deficiency? Symptoms and Consequences of Prolonged Blood Deficiency

Long-term blood deficiency may lead to Yin deficiency, especially kidney Yin deficiency. Blood deficiency refers to insufficient blood quantity or quality, which fails to nourish various parts of the body adequately. Over time, this can lead to depletion of Yin fluids, resulting in internal heat due to Yin deficiency. Kidney Yin plays a role in … Read more

Symptoms of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis, and Their Regulation Methods

Symptoms of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis, and Their Regulation Methods

Blood stasis (xue yu) is a syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It refers to the stagnation of blood flow. The blood stasis syndrome can be seen in many diseases. Whenever the blood that deviates from its normal path cannot dissipate in time, or when blood flow is obstructed and accumulates in the meridians or … Read more

What to Do About Blood Stasis? Experimental Evidence Shows Moxibustion is Very Effective

What to Do About Blood Stasis? Experimental Evidence Shows Moxibustion is Very Effective

All diseases arise from stasis; stasis accelerates aging.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states: all diseases arise from stasis; the process of aging is the continuous blockage of meridians.By the age of fifty, approximately 50% of the body may experience stasis, leading to rapid aging.The reason for different pain locations and diseases is due to different areas … Read more

Diagnosis and Dietary Therapy for Four Types of Blood Disorders in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Blood Deficiency, Blood Stasis, Blood Heat, and Blood Cold

Diagnosis and Dietary Therapy for Four Types of Blood Disorders in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Blood Deficiency, Blood Stasis, Blood Heat, and Blood Cold

Blood deficiency, blood stasis, blood cold, and blood heat are different manifestations of blood disorders, and the methods for nurturing them vary. If the wrong method is applied, significant results are hard to achieve. Let’s see which condition you belong to. Blood Deficiency What is Blood Deficiency?Blood deficiency refers to the insufficiency of blood, leading … Read more

Stasis of Blood as the Root of All Illness: Six Signs Indicating Blood Stasis in Your Body

Stasis of Blood as the Root of All Illness: Six Signs Indicating Blood Stasis in Your Body

Blood stasis is a causative factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), resulting from the accumulation of internal and external impurities such as phlegm, dampness, turbid fluids, and uremic toxins entering the bloodstream, leading to the formation of impure blood. Conditions such as coronary heart disease, tumors, and strokes are all related to blood stasis. The … Read more