Understanding the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Five Elements are revealed through the research method of “observing the heavens and examining the earth, understanding human affairs,” which uncovers the laws of the movement and change of Qi in nature throughout the year. The Neijing places the Five Elements alongside Yin and Yang, considering both as the source of life.The theory of … Read more

Understanding the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The concept of the Five Elements refers to the five substances: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, and their laws of movement and change. The Five Elements summarize the operational laws of the five seasonal climates and the interrelations of the five climatic conditions: Wind, Heat, Humidity, Dryness, and Cold.In simple terms, the Five Elements … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements (Dozens of Aspects You May Not Know)

Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements (Dozens of Aspects You May Not Know)

Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth 1. The Five Directions and Five Elements: The East is Wood, the South is Fire, the West is Metal, the North is Water, and the Center is Earth. This corresponds to the meaning of the He Tu: “One and six are North … Read more

Symptoms of Excess Yin in Women

Symptoms of Excess Yin in Women

In daily life or work, if in a group, the female energy surpasses that of the males, we use the term “Yin Sheng Yang Shuai” to describe it. In fact, “Yin Sheng Yang Shuai” originates from a TCM theory regarding a pathological condition called “Yin Sheng Ge Yang”, which can also be abbreviated as “Ge … Read more

The Huangdi Neijing: Something That Has Stolen Decades from Our Lifespan!

The Huangdi Neijing: Something That Has Stolen Decades from Our Lifespan!

Why is the average lifespan of modern people only seventy to eighty years, with most dying from diseases? Why has the expected lifespan of people today decreased by nearly one-third compared to ancient times? Who has stolen these precious forty to fifty years of life from us? In my long medical career, I have encountered … Read more

Understanding 8 Methods of TCM to Protect Yang Energy During the Cold Winter Season

Understanding 8 Methods of TCM to Protect Yang Energy During the Cold Winter Season

This official account is from the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Capital TCM” above to follow. Source: China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Author: Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Lu Weimin As the saying goes, “During the minor cold, the temperature can drop … Read more

Autumn Equinox: The Turning Point of Yin and Yang, Key to Nourishing Yin and Conserving Essence

Autumn Equinox: The Turning Point of Yin and Yang, Key to Nourishing Yin and Conserving Essence

September 22, 21:03 We officially enter the Autumn EquinoxThere are six solar terms in autumnBeginning of Autumn – End of Heat – White Dew – Autumn Equinox – Cold Dew – Frost DescentThe Autumn Equinox has two meaningsFirst, it marks the halfway point of autumn90 days of autumn have officially passed halfSecond, it also divides … Read more

Symptoms of Excess Yin in Women

Symptoms of Excess Yin in Women

In fact, Yin excess and Yang deficiency is a term derived from a pathological condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) known as “Yin excess obstructing Yang,” which can also be abbreviated as “obstructing Yang.” The character “格” in Chinese has at least four interpretations: first, it refers to a grid, such as graph paper; second, … Read more

Autumn Equinox: The Turning Point of Yin and Yang, Nurturing the Spirit

Autumn Equinox: The Turning Point of Yin and Yang, Nurturing the Spirit

The so-called Autumn Equinox (Qiūfēn) signifies a division into two: one is the equal duration of day and night; the other is the transition of climate from heat to cool. Cool breezes, clear blue skies, the fragrance of osmanthus, and the fat crabs and yellow chrysanthemums are the characteristic scenes of the Autumn Equinox. With … Read more

Understanding the Pathogenesis of Six Meridians in Febrile Diseases (Must Read)

Understanding the Pathogenesis of Six Meridians in Febrile Diseases (Must Read)

Pathogenesis of Taiyang Disease Taiyang governs the exterior and controls the Ying and Wei (nutritive and defensive qi), serving as the “barrier of the body”. When external pathogens invade through the skin, they obstruct the Wei Yang, causing stagnation of Ying Yin and excess of pathogenic heat at the exterior, hence it is termed Taiyang … Read more