Xū (虚) refers to emptiness, derived from the character 虍 (hǔ, tiger skin) and 丘 (qiū, mound). The original meaning of Xū is a desolate area governed by a tiger (土, earth). The character 丘 represents two people fleeing back to back, symbolizing the discord of human hearts (土, heart). The character 虍 is composed … Read more
New friends, click the blue text above “Famous Medical Formulas Revealed” to quickly follow us, and feel free to share! We provide you with high-quality medical knowledge every day. 1. How to Differentiate Between Deficiency and Excess Patterns Clinically? Deficiency and Excess: This primarily refers to the strength of the righteous (zheng) and evil (xie) … Read more
This issue covers: 1.Deficiency and Excess 2.Changes in Deficiency and Excess 3.Pathological Phenomena of Deficiency and Excess 4.True Excess and False Deficiency, True Deficiency and False Excess 1.Deficiency and Excess Deficiency and excess represent the state of the disease process regarding the rise and fall of pathogenic and righteous qi. Determining deficiency and excess is … Read more
Wu Yuxiang proposed in “Shisan Shi Shuo Lue” that “the distinction between empty and solid must be clear; there is emptiness and solidity in every part, and everywhere there is this one emptiness and solidity.” This is the earliest source for distinguishing between empty and solid in Tai Chi. Wang Zongyue’s “Tai Chi Chuan Lun” … Read more
3. Deficiency and Excess Deficiency and excess are the two principles for distinguishing the strength of the body’s righteous qi and the severity of pathogenic factors. Generally speaking, deficiency refers to insufficient righteous qi, and deficiency syndrome manifests as symptoms resulting from this insufficiency, while excess refers to the overabundance of pathogenic qi, and excess … Read more
The concepts of reality (实, shí) and illusion (虚, xū) are important categories in Chinese aesthetics, complementing and enhancing each other. “Reality” refers to tangible entities, while “illusion” pertains to the abstract, ethereal, and imaginary. Properly handling the relationship between reality and illusion is a crucial expressive technique in creating the artistic conception of Chinese … Read more
Xu (虚) and Shi (实) refer to the nature of pathological changes and are extremely important in differential diagnosis. Thus, Xu indicates supplementation, while Shi indicates purging, which are essential methods for diagnosis and treatment; supplementation leads to Shi, and purging leads to Xu, which are the inevitable results of accurate diagnosis and treatment. However, … Read more
Hello friends! Today, let’s discuss: how to distinguish between cold and heat Please listen to the audio explanation below for detailed content: Distinguishing Between Yin and Yang Patterns In the year of the Yuan Dynasty, during the fourth month, a 19-year-old son of the magistrate of Jingjiang fell ill with a cold for nine days. … Read more
1. List of Cooling Foods and Beverages1. Grains: Xigu (Job’s Tears), Yiyang (Coix Seed), Barley, Buckwheat, Wheat (Whole Wheat Flour)【Ping Liang】2. Legumes: Mung Beans, Horse Beans, Soybeans3. Soy Products: Soy Milk, Tofu Skin, Tofu Pudding, Dried Tofu, Tofu Residue, Tofu4. Vegetables: Celery, Water Bamboo, Amaranth, Cauliflower, Malan Head, Spinach, Asparagus, Lettuce, Gourd, Goji Head, Bamboo … Read more
Food Properties Summary Meridian Dr. Zhou often emphasizes that consuming cold foods can severely harm the spleen and stomach. Therapists also advise that for the next few days, one should avoid cold foods such as seafood and fruits, as well as cold drinks. So, what exactly are cold foods? How can we distinguish between cold … Read more