Understanding Mixed Patterns of Deficiency and Excess in TCM Question: How to distinguish between Xu Han (Deficiency Cold) and Shi Han (Excess Cold) patterns? Answer: Xu Han is a state of deficiency cold due to Yang deficiency, characterized by cold limbs, preference for warm drinks, aversion to cold, and a deep pulse. Shi Han is … Read more
The transformation of xū shí (emptiness and fullness) in Taijiquan is essential for the practice and movement of the form. It can be likened to human walking; without the transformation of xū shí, one cannot step in any direction. Therefore, the transformation of xū shí is a natural attribute of Taijiquan, often referred to as … Read more
Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine, Self-Medication for Everyone TCM Eight Principles Diagnosis: Yin-Yang, Exterior-Interior, Cold-Heat, Deficiency-Excess Before reading this article, it is recommended to first read all articles in this collection regarding body constitution health. We provide a brief review of nine types of constitutions: Normal Constitution: Balanced Yin and Yang Constitutional Bias: Cold and Heat … Read more
In writing, students often face the frustration of feeling that their articles are always lacking compared to excellent compositions. In fact, writing requires certain skills, and today we will learn a technique—combining reality and imagination. 1. What is the Combination of Reality and Imagination? The so-called real content mainly refers to the specific, tangible objective … Read more
The “Tai Chi Chuan Classics” states: “If one does not understand the principles of Yin and Yang in practicing Tai Chi, all efforts will be in vain.” This highlights the deep understanding ancient martial artists had regarding the importance of Yin and Yang in Tai Chi practice. It is often said that the concept of … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), many diseases are diagnosed using the Eight Principles (八纲辩证, bā gāng biàn zhèng), which include Yin-Yang, Interior-Exterior, Deficiency-Excess, and Cold-Heat. Each of these principles has different implications for diagnosis. For instance, Yin-Yang is the core of the Eight Principles, with the other six categories encompassed within it. The judgment of … Read more
01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Complete Guide to TCM Treatment of Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books ▢Author/Cheng YongminIn the “Treatise on Febrile Diseases” (Shang Han Lun), Section 104: “When the febrile disease does not resolve after thirteen days, with fullness in the chest … Read more
The concept of void and substance runs throughout calligraphy; without void and substance, there is no contradiction, just as a drama without conflict becomes tedious and uninspiring. The structure of characters requires both void and substance, and the layout must also embody this principle. It is important to note that we strive to draw insights … Read more
Inheriting the flame of Qihuang, a public account with substance and warmth▢Author/Cheng YongminIn the “Treatise on Febrile Diseases” (Shang Han Lun), Section 104: “When the febrile disease does not resolve after thirteen days, with fullness in the chest and hypochondria, vomiting, and tidal fever occurring in the afternoon, followed by slight diarrhea, this is the … Read more
The differentiation of deficiency and excess (虚实辩证, xū shí biàn zhèng) is used to summarize and distinguish the strength of the righteous qi and the decline of pathogenic qi. Excess syndrome (实证, shí zhèng) mainly depends on the prevalence of pathogenic qi, while deficiency syndrome (虚证, xū zhèng) primarily depends on the deficiency of righteous … Read more