TCM enthusiasts know that the five organs—Lung (Fei), Liver (Gan), Kidney (Shen), Heart (Xin), and Spleen (Pi)—are associated with the five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. The functions of these organs are interrelated through the principles of generation and overcoming. When learning about TCM health preservation, one typically starts from this understanding of … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经) discusses the relationship between the Five Elements (五行) and the Five Organs (五脏) in the fourth chapter of the Jinkui Zhenyan Lun (金匮真言论篇): Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water Five Organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney East corresponds to the color green, associated with the Liver (肝), opening to the … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When SickEveryone’s body constitution is different, and the diseases they suffer from are also varied. Therefore, we must flexibly choose conditioning plans for ourselves and our families based on different situations. Remember, no single method is better or more effective than another; only … Read more
The taste preferences of individuals are like unique business cards; some people love sweets, others cannot live without spice, and some are addicted to sour flavors… In fact, aside from geographical environment, dietary habits formed from childhood, and genetic factors, a preference for a certain taste can sometimes signal nutritional imbalance or health abnormalities. A … Read more
The “Huangdi Neijing Health Preservation Methods for the Five Organs and Six Bowels” explains that the human body is a microcosm of the universe, where the five organs (wuzang) and six bowels (liufu) reflect larger issues when they encounter minor problems. The human body is a system that emphasizes balance and harmony, with each organ … Read more
Two Patterns of Stomach ColdStomach Yang Deficiency (Wei Xu Han)Stomach Yang Deficiency refers to the deficiency of the Yang Qi of the spleen and stomach, with an excess of Yin and cold internally.Symptoms:Mainly manifested as dull stomach pain that is persistent, prefers warmth and pressure, worsens when fasting, and alleviates after eating; pain may occur … Read more
In modern society, many people experience pi wei xu han (Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency) but do not adjust their condition in a timely manner. Allowing the condition to develop unchecked can severely impact health, leading to decreased digestive function and gradually weakening the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. This can result in insufficient supply … Read more
（This article is for learning and reference only. The formulas mentioned should be used under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner, and should not be attempted blindly by non-professionals.）The theoretical basis of this article: “Treatise on the Golden Chamber” and “Chinese Herbal Medicine”.Hello, I am a TCM practitioner, Wen Junran.Today, I would like to … Read more
Some people often experience symptoms such as stomach pain and indigestion in winter, attributing it to cold stimulation, and believe it will improve in summer. However, now that summer has arrived, symptoms like diarrhea and decreased appetite have started to appear frequently, which is mostly due to pi xu wei han (Spleen Yang Deficiency and … Read more
After the start of winter, temperatures drop and the weather becomes cold, causing the human body to feel the chill, leading to an increase in internal coldness and various discomfort symptoms.Among these, individuals with spleen-stomach deficiency and cold (脾胃虚寒) exhibit more pronounced symptoms. These individuals often experience dull stomach pain that persists, cold pain discomfort, … Read more