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
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
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
/// 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
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
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
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
Click the icon to view↓↓↓↓ Four Great Classics TCM Moxibustion Pediatric Tuina Disease Inquiry In the “Suwen: On Pain” it is proposed that “all diseases arise from Qi.” Qi is responsible for the movement of essence, blood, and body fluids, as well as maintaining the normal function of the organs. Conversely, if the essence, blood, … Read more
Yin is cold, Yang is hot; Yin is blood, Yang is Qi; when Yin and Yang are balanced, all diseases disappear. A tree’s most important part is its roots. When the leaves turn yellow, it is difficult to find the cause from above. By looking down at the roots, you can easily understand whether it … Read more
Regularly massaging acupuncture points allows the body to utilize its own medicinal resources, reducing dependence on medications. When we take medicine, we are leveraging the various properties of the herbs, through digestion in the stomach, detoxification by the liver and kidneys, and absorption in the intestines, to provide the essential nutrients that the organs are … Read more