The Patterns of the Twelve Meridians The Directional Patterns of the Twelve Meridians Yin Ascending, Yang Descending If both hands are raised (the pattern becomes evident), then the twelve meridians of Yin ascend while those of Yang descend. The three Yin meridians of the hand rise from the chest to the hands, while the three … Read more
Human meridians can generally be divided into twelve primary meridians, eight extraordinary meridians, and the central channel described by Tibetan Vajrayana practitioners. The twelve primary meridians refer to the Gallbladder Meridian (Dan Jing), Liver Meridian (Gan Jing), Lung Meridian (Fei Jing), Large Intestine Meridian (Da Chang Jing), Stomach Meridian (Wei Jing), Spleen Meridian (Pi Jing), … Read more
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, Hai). The time from 11 PM to 1 AM is called Zi time, from 1 AM to 3 AM is Chou … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi and Huang, a public account with substance and warmth The Concept of Body FluidsBody fluids (jinye) refer to all normal fluids in the body and are the fundamental substances that constitute and maintain life activities. In contrast to Qi, body fluids are considered Yin in nature, hence they are also … Read more
The normal metabolism of body fluids (津液, jīnyè) is a fundamental condition for maintaining the relative balance between the generation, distribution, and excretion of body fluids. Abnormal metabolism of body fluids refers to the disruption in the distribution of body fluids, leading to insufficient generation or impaired excretion, resulting in slow circulation of body fluids … Read more
Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang 1. Q&A on Yang Deficiency Question: Why do the head and face feel cold? Answer: The head is the apex of all Yang, where Yang Qi is abundant, thus it can withstand cold. If it cannot withstand cold, … Read more
Cupping therapy (拔火罐) utilizes heat to expel air from the cup, creating negative pressure that allows the cup to adhere tightly to the treatment area, thereby producing therapeutic effects. Effects of Cupping Therapy 1. Thermal Effect: The cupping method provides a warming effect on the local skin, and this thermal stimulation can promote localized blood … Read more
Acupuncture is a unique treatment method in China for various diseases, representing a form of external treatment for internal ailments. The treatment scope of acupuncture is extensive, addressing various ailments related to the five senses, skin, and external injuries. Acupuncture achieves the goal of maintaining health and treating diseases through the conduction effects of meridians … Read more
Today we will learn about the methods of pulse diagnosis. Pulse diagnosis, also known as “qiè mài” (切脉), is a method where the physician uses their fingers to press on the patient’s pulse, perceiving the pulse’s characteristics to understand the condition and diagnose the disease. Pulse diagnosis is an important part of the “four examinations” … Read more
Welcome to click the blue text in the upper left corner to followWomen with poor Qi and Blood may not be able to afford ginseng, but they can definitely afford Codonopsis (Dang Shen). Codonopsis is known as the affordable ginseng, and brewing it in water creates a perfect vitality drink. Especially for those who often … Read more