The Seven Emotions and the Five Organs: The Role of the Five Elements in Health

The Seven Emotions and the Five Organs: The Role of the Five Elements in Health

Joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock are the seven emotions of humanity; a person without emotions is devoid of compassion, and when the seven emotions are exhausted, compassion arises.Human emotions are varied, and each corresponds to our spleen.The “Su Wen: On Pain” states: “Anger harms the liver, joy harms the heart, thought harms … Read more

Comprehensive Human Acupuncture Points Chart and Their Functions (A Must-Bookmark)

Comprehensive Human Acupuncture Points Chart and Their Functions (A Must-Bookmark)

The comprehensive diagram of human acupuncture points clearly and intuitively marks various acupuncture points on the body, including diagrams for the head, chest, back, arms and hands, legs, and feet, detailing the functions of each point. Acupuncture Points and Their Functions on the Head Tou Wei Xue (Head Vertex Point):Treats eye pain, eye twitching, and … Read more

Illustration of the Twelve Meridians

Illustration of the Twelve Meridians

The ancients divided a day and night (24 hours) into twelve time periods, each lasting 2 hours, represented by the twelve Earthly Branches (Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, and Hai). The time from 11 PM to 1 AM is known as Zi time, from 1 AM to 3 AM … Read more

The Path to Wellness: Harmony Between the Five Organs and the Soul

The Path to Wellness: Harmony Between the Five Organs and the Soul

Taiji Luo Wanxiang In the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the relationship between the Five Organs (五脏, wǔ zàng) and the soul (魂魄, hún pò) is regarded as the core of wellness. According to the “Su Wen: On the Five Qi” (《素问·宣明五气篇》), it states: “The Five Organs store; the heart stores the spirit … Read more

The Wonders of Bloodletting Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Wonders of Bloodletting Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bloodletting therapy, commonly known as “bloodletting” or “phlebotomy,” is an ancient and unique treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Due to its lesser-known status compared to acupuncture, its accessibility compared to tui na (Chinese therapeutic massage), and its simplicity compared to moxibustion, public understanding of this therapy is generally shallow, leading to a common … Read more

Why Gua Sha Should Not Be Limited to the Back: The Wonders of Gua Sha

Why Gua Sha Should Not Be Limited to the Back: The Wonders of Gua Sha

Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China. It is well-known among middle-aged and elderly individuals and is often used to treat various common ailments. The back is one of the most common areas for Gua Sha, and it is particularly effective for colds when applied along the sides of the spine. … Read more

Introduction to Tui Na: 13 Massage Techniques You Can Learn Quickly

Introduction to Tui Na: 13 Massage Techniques You Can Learn Quickly

Introduction to Tui Na: 13 Massage Techniques You Can Learn Quickly 1. Pressing Technique Method: Use the base of the palm, the root of the thumb, or the elbow tip to apply pressure on the treatment area, pressing vertically downwards. Often combined with the kneading technique, referred to as “press and knead”. Key Points: ① … Read more

What Are the Seven Emotions and Six Desires?

What Are the Seven Emotions and Six Desires?

Buddhism states: “All is empty.” This refers to letting go of all seven emotions and six desires. We often mention the seven emotions and six desires, but what exactly do they refer to? The seven emotions and six desires actually refer to human emotions and desires. The so-called seven emotions are the seven types of … Read more

Emotional Well-being: Its Impact on Health Should Not Be Ignored!

Emotional Well-being: Its Impact on Health Should Not Be Ignored!

Click the aboveblue text to follow us Editor’s Introduction If you pay attention, you will notice that every time we visit a doctor, they always remind us at the end: “Keep your mood happy and stable!” This phrase is mentioned so commonly and formulaically that people often overlook its importance, thinking that the effect of … Read more

The Impact of Emotions on Health: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Impact of Emotions on Health: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

In the process of recognizing the surrounding world or interacting with others, individuals are never indifferent to any person, event, or object, and always express certain emotions, such as: love and dislike, happiness or sadness, joy or sorrow, excitement or fear. As the saying goes, “When one encounters joyful events, the spirit is uplifted; after … Read more