tcmland Generally speaking, a red tongue with no coating, or even a mirror-like tongue, is considered a manifestation of Yin deficiency and fluid deficiency. According to “Diagnosis of Tongue Quality in Traditional Chinese Medicine,” a tongue that is dark red and moist indicates a condition of excess Yang fire due to internal injury, often accompanied by … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Study / Clinical Reference Article for Learning TCM In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), treating common fevers is a fundamental skill, as routine as eating. It should be easy to treat, yet sometimes it is not. Today, I will share a case of a child who had a persistent fever for several … Read more
The metabolic disorder of body fluids is the last fundamental pathogenesis. Recently, the weather has been quite dry, and many friends around me often experience symptoms such as dry mouth, peeling skin, and tightness in the face. Even drinking plenty of water does not alleviate these symptoms. This is a manifestation of abnormal body fluid … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are responsible for the transformation and transportation of food and fluids, serving as the source of qi and blood production. When invaded by dampness, the absorption of food and fluids is obstructed, leading to insufficient yin blood and fluids, resulting in a condition known as … Read more
In autumn, the climate is dry, and many people experience symptoms of hard stools and difficulty in bowel movements.Each time they go to the bathroom, it requires a lot of effort. They turn red, their legs go numb, and only a little air is expelled. With more effort, they may even suffer from anal fissures, … Read more
Currently, there are many exercise videos online, and some people have started to follow along, even running outdoors in the hot weather to sweat more. However, after a few days of this, they feel unwell, their mental state declines, and they easily become irritable and fatigued. Climbing stairs makes them feel palpitations, and they may … Read more
The TCM Popularization Classroom meets you every day at 5 PM. Five Points for Nourishing the Stomach “Less, Slower, Lighter, Softer, Warmer” 1. The body’s fluids are like flowing water in a river; too much leads to floods and disasters, while too little results in drought, grounding boats and failing to wash away dirt, all … Read more
Firstly, there is the syndrome of insufficient body fluids, also known as jin kui (jin deficiency) or jin shang (jin injury). It is characterized by symptoms of “dryness.” Symptoms include dry mouth and throat, cracked lips, dry and lifeless skin, hard stools, scanty urination, a red tongue with little moisture, and a thin, rapid pulse. … Read more
Body fluids (津液, jīnyè) are widely present in the organs, tissues, and interstitial spaces of the body, playing a role in nourishing and moistening. At the same time, body fluids can carry Qi (气, qì), allowing Qi to circulate throughout the body and perform its physiological functions. Body fluids are also one of the material … Read more
With the changes in modern lifestyles, especially the prevalence of staying up late, the resulting depletion of jinye (body fluids) has shown a trend of affecting younger individuals. The depletion of jinye refers to the reduction in the quantity of body fluids, leading to insufficient nourishment of internal organs and external surfaces, resulting in a … Read more