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A Brief Introduction to the Eight Major Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Essential for Beginners)

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A Brief Introduction to the Eight Major Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Essential for Beginners)

（一）An Overview of Several Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In the long history of TCM theory development, various diagnostic methods have gradually formed due to the deepening understanding of disease differentiation, such as the Eight Principles (Ba Gang) differentiation, etiology differentiation, meridian differentiation, Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids differentiation, San Jiao differentiation, Zang-Fu … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to the Eight Principles of TCM Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

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Comprehensive Guide to the Eight Principles of TCM Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

Comprehensive Overview of the Eight Principles of Diagnosis – Every illness has its cause, and the differentiation of organs is the core. The differentiation of Qi (气), Blood (血), and Body Fluids (津液) is clear, and the differentiation of external pathogenic heat diseases is layered, allowing for the judgment of disease patterns. Exterior Syndrome (表证) … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Eight Common Diagnostic Methods Worth Collecting!

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Eight Common Diagnostic Methods Worth Collecting!

“Bian Zheng” refers to the process of collecting data, symptoms, and signs through the four examinations (observation、auscultation、inquiry、palpation） to analyze and summarize the disease’s etiology, nature, location, and the relationship between pathogenic factors and the body’s righteousness, ultimately categorizing it into a specific type of syndrome.There are eight commonly used diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more

The Eight Principles of TCM Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Guide

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The Eight Principles of TCM Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Guide

The Eight Principles of Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Overview of Disease Etiology The differentiation of Zang-Fu organs is the core; the differentiation of Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids is clear. External pathogenic heat diseases are differentiated by levels; assess the disease’s syndrome and type. Eight Principles Diagnosis – Exterior Syndrome Exterior syndrome is caused by external … Read more

The Flow of the Five Organs, Six Bowels, and Twelve Meridians

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The Flow of the Five Organs, Six Bowels, and Twelve Meridians

Five Organs (Wu Zang) 1. Heart (Xin):The heart is the residence of the spirit, the master of blood, and the root of the pulse; the heart is interiorly related to the small intestine. It belongs to the fire element; ① Governs blood vessels; ② Governs consciousness; The heart opens to the tongue, connects with the … Read more

Functions of the Five Zang and Six Fu Organs

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Functions of the Five Zang and Six Fu Organs

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Five Zang and Six Fu organs collectively referred to as zangfu (脏腑), are important organs located within the cranial, thoracic, and abdominal cavities. This term represents a comprehensive concept that unifies both structural morphology and physiological functions. The Five Zang primarily include the Xin (心, Heart), Fei (肺, Lung), … Read more

The Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian: Differentiating Clarity and Turbidity, Transforming Qi and Blood

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The Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian: Differentiating Clarity and Turbidity, Transforming Qi and Blood

/// According to the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon): “Human life is born from the earth and hangs its fate on heaven. The union of heaven and earth gives rise to humanity.” This reflects the TCM concept of “the unity of heaven and humanity”—heaven has four seasons, and humans have four limbs; heaven has … Read more

The 12 Time Periods and 12 Meridians: A Memory Aid!

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The 12 Time Periods and 12 Meridians: A Memory Aid!

Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, no need to seek help when ill The meridians are the body’s natural pharmacy, and to control this divine treasure, it is sufficient to understand the operational principles of the 12 meridians, which is the essence of the entire meridian theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are over … Read more

Illustration of the Twelve Meridians

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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

Understanding Qi and Blood, Stagnation, and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Qi and Blood, Stagnation, and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a complete diagnostic theory and treatment methods, utilizing many specialized terms. Since TCM is inherited from ancient China, these terms can be confusing if understood directly in modern Chinese, which hinders the formation of TCM thinking and leads to misunderstandings in modern medical theory. To learn TCM, it is essential … Read more