The Essentials of the Golden Coffer Introduction 1. The Compilation, Loss, Reappearance, and Organization of The Essentials of the Golden Coffer 1. Compilation: The Essentials of the Golden Coffer is the miscellaneous diseases section of the “Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases” by the famous physician Zhang Zhongjing of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is … Read more
Diseases of the Organs and Meridians: Chapter One 【Original Text】 Question: Why does the superior physician treat diseases before they occur? The master said: To treat diseases before they occur means to recognize the disease of the liver and understand that it transmits to the spleen. One should first strengthen the spleen. If the spleen … Read more
The Essentials of the Golden Chamber The “Essentials of the Golden Chamber” is one of the earliest existing specialized texts in China for diagnosing and treating miscellaneous diseases, representing the differential diagnosis theory created by Zhang Zhongjing. Both ancient and modern physicians hold this book in high regard, referring to it as the ancestor of … Read more
1. Insights on the Treatment Methods of “Shang Han Lun” Xin Zhike, Shaanxi Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine “Shang Han Lun” is written in a concise format, integrating theory, experience, and techniques. Its diagnostic and treatment methods rely on careful clinical observation, with its formulas and patterns rooted in the clinical practice of Traditional … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang 1.Six Major Principles and Pathogenesis of Cold Damage1. Taiyang Disease Pulse and Symptom Outline: The disease of Taiyang manifests as a floating pulse. Symptoms include stiffness and pain in the head and neck, along with aversion to cold.Pathogenesis: … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is regarded as a classic of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The more one reads it, the deeper one understands its profound insights. We are grateful to our ancestors for leaving us such a precious cultural heritage. The Huangdi Neijing states: “Do not treat the already sick, but prevent … Read more
Introduction The Golden Coffer (Jīnkuì) refers to a cabinet made of metal used to store precious texts. The True Words (Zhēnyán) signify the words of truth. This section primarily discusses the theory of “The Five Organs Corresponding to the Four Seasons.” This is one of the core theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), hence it … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Exploring Meridians In the Huangdi Neijing, it is stated: “All acupuncture principles begin with the meridians, nourishing their pathways, regulating their measurements, connecting to the five internal organs, and differentiating the six external organs; I wish to fully understand their principles.” The Yellow Emperor said that a … Read more
Introduction to the Huangdi Neijing 1. What is the Huangdi Neijing?The “Han Shu: Yi Wen Zhi: Fang Ji Lue” records four types of TCM classics: medical texts, classic formulas, immortality texts, and sexual health texts.Among them, the medical texts include: “Huangdi Neijing” (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) with eighteen volumes, “Wai Jing” (Outer Canon) with … Read more
The version of the Huangdi Neijing we see today is primarily the one compiled by Li Bing during the Tang Dynasty. Prior to this, the historical transmission of the Huangdi Neijing underwent many changes. According to existing historical records, the Huangdi Neijing first appeared in the Book of Han (Eastern Han, Ban Gu, 32-92 AD). … Read more