A Rare Summary of the “Shang Han Lun” That Everyone Can Understand

A Rare Summary of the "Shang Han Lun" That Everyone Can Understand

Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang Tai Yang Disease 1. Significance of Tai Yang DiseaseIn the early stages of illness, the body, under the influence of the cerebral cortex, attempts to expel the virus from the upper body surface through sweating. However, due to … Read more

TCM Classic Literature: Issue 12 – Treatise on Cold Damage, Section 24

TCM Classic Literature: Issue 12 - Treatise on Cold Damage, Section 24

The “Treatise on Cold Damage” (Shang Han Lun) originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty, authored by Zhang Ji (also known as Zhong Jing). This text is selected from the Ming Dynasty edition of “Zhong Jing’s Complete Works – Reprinted Song Version of Treatise on Cold Damage” by Zhao Kai Mei. The numbered sections following the … Read more

The Development of Meridian Theory in the Huangdi Neijing

The Development of Meridian Theory in the Huangdi Neijing

The meridians are channels that circulate qi and blood, connect the organs and the body surface, and regulate the functions of the human body. They are an essential component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, abbreviated as Neijing) preserves early understandings of meridian knowledge, allowing us to glimpse its … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tuina: Health Treatment to Unblock Meridians and Harmonize Qi and Blood Balance Yin and Yang

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tuina: Health Treatment to Unblock Meridians and Harmonize Qi and Blood Balance Yin and Yang

Tuina, also known as “massage” or “anqiao,” refers to a method guided by both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and modern scientific principles, utilizing various techniques applied to specific areas or acupuncture points of the body to unblock meridians, adjust the internal organs, harmonize Qi and blood, and balance Yin and Yang, thereby achieving disease … Read more

Balancing Yin and Yang to Prevent Illness: A Key Acupuncture Point for Harmonizing Qi and Blood

Balancing Yin and Yang to Prevent Illness: A Key Acupuncture Point for Harmonizing Qi and Blood

In Tui Na (Chinese therapeutic massage), we often have a special fondness for certain acupuncture points. A specific point used for a particular condition is called a “single point” (独穴, dú xué), while a point applicable to all conditions is referred to as a “universal point” (全穴, quán xué), meaning an all-purpose acupuncture point. Today, … Read more

Strengthening the Vital Qi and Expelling Pathogenic Qi: How Moxibustion in TCM Can Help You Heal!

Strengthening the Vital Qi and Expelling Pathogenic Qi: How Moxibustion in TCM Can Help You Heal!

Moxibustion is one of the oldest medical practices in China, belonging to external physical therapies. It originated in ancient times and was formed during the Shang Dynasty, lasting for thousands of years.As stated in the “Bian Que Xin Shu”: “If a person moxibusts regularly when not ill, even if they do not achieve longevity, they … Read more

Specialized Therapies | Various Unique Moxibustion Techniques in TCM for Health and Disease Prevention

Specialized Therapies | Various Unique Moxibustion Techniques in TCM for Health and Disease Prevention

★ According to the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), it is recorded: “When medicine is ineffective and acupuncture cannot reach, moxibustion must be applied.” Moxibustion is a method that involves burning moxa (mugwort) or other medicinal substances on specific acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) on the body, utilizing the gentle heat of the moxa and … Read more

Moxibustion for Strengthening the Body and Enhancing Immunity

Moxibustion for Strengthening the Body and Enhancing Immunity

Dizziness, headache, sore throat, fever, muscle pain, fatigue, bloating, and loss of appetite indicate that your body’s resistance is at its lowest point. In addition to medication, sufficient sleep, and a balanced diet, moxibustion can help improve immunity. Here is a recommended set of acupuncture points for your reference: 1. Zu San Li (Stomach 36) … Read more

Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens: TCM Strategies for Disease Prevention

Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens: TCM Strategies for Disease Prevention

Click the blue textto follow us In the prevention and treatment of epidemics, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers natural advantages guided by the principles of “preventing disease before it occurs, preventing changes in existing diseases, and preventing recurrence after recovery.” Moxibustion is one of the treasures of TCM for disease prevention. Moxibustion has a history … Read more

Nurturing Yang in Spring and Summer: The Health Benefits of Wenyang Patches

Nurturing Yang in Spring and Summer: The Health Benefits of Wenyang Patches

As spring brings warmth, Ms. Li took her child to climb Yuelu Mountain a few days ago. Due to inhaling cold air, the child suddenly developed paroxysmal coughing, which became increasingly severe and frequent. She immediately took out a Wenyang Tie (温阳贴, warming yang patch) from her bag and applied it to the child’s Tian … Read more