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
In the diagnosis of diseases, we often discuss Yin deficiency or Yang deficiency, specifically relating to certain organs such as Shen Yin Xu (Kidney Yin Deficiency), Shen Yang Xu (Kidney Yang Deficiency), Gan Yin Bu Zu (Liver Yin Deficiency), and Gan Yang Shang Kang (Liver Yang Excess). What are the conditions of Yin-Yang imbalance?Yin-Yang imbalance … Read more
Author: Zheng Hongbin, Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • The discussions on the pathogenesis of deficiency and excess in the Huangdi Neijing can be found in the dedicated chapter on deficiency and excess in the Suwen: General Discussion on Deficiency and Excess, as well as scattered throughout the Ling Shu: On the Spirit and … Read more
Therapeutic QuoteThe mind in chaos breeds a hundred diseases; a calm mind brings an end to all ailments.—— “Hygiene Treasure” In Tai Chi, there is always a relationship of yin (阴) and yang (阳), with concepts of emptiness (虚) and fullness (实) present everywhere. Understanding emptiness and fullness allows one to know oneself and the … Read more
A Discussion on the Combination of Reality and Illusion in Poetry (Four External Articles)Author: Dong HengxiangThe combination of reality and illusion refers to the interplay and fusion of real scenes and events with imagined ones. The two mutually permeate and transform, with reality existing within illusion and vice versa. Generally, this involves combining abstract narration … Read more