/// 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
Warm Reminder This section aims to introduce the basic knowledge of acupoints in the human body, allowing everyone to have a fundamental understanding of them and a simple grasp of their application in external therapies such as moxibustion, cupping, and guasha. Many acupoints have high risks associated with needling; non-professionals in acupuncture should not attempt … Read more
During the review process for acupuncture, the first thing everyone memorizes is usually the specific acupuncture points, often neglecting the meridians to which these points belong. However, the exam syllabus does not only test the meridians of specific points but also includes other points and their corresponding meridians. Don’t worry, I have brought you the … 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
Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian The Yangming meridian of the hand is the Large Intestine Meridian①, starting from the inner side of the index finger at Shangyang②. It follows the upper edge of the finger to exit at Hegu, along the two tendons at the bifurcation of the bones along the fatty area of the … Read more
Focus on UsClick the blue text to follow us Blood stasis refers to the obstruction of blood flow, characterized by fixed stabbing pain, masses, bleeding, and signs of blood stasis. (1) Clinical Manifestations The pain is characterized by stabbing sensations, persistent pain that resists pressure, fixed and immovable, often worsening at night; the nature of … Read more
Blood Stasis Syndrome refers to the obstruction of blood, characterized by symptoms such as pain, masses, bleeding, purple tongue, and a choppy pulse. When the flow of Qi and blood in the body’s meridians is obstructed, blood that leaves the meridians fails to be expelled or dissipated in time, remaining in one place, or blood … Read more
Today, we continue to explore the nine types of constitutions, focusing on the sixth type—【Blood Stasis Constitution】—which we define as【the Spotty Type】, indicating that skin spots are a typical characteristic of this constitution. First, when we see the term“Blood Stasis”, it is clear that it refers to blood being obstructed within the body. Naturally, one … Read more
Many women are troubled by tǐ hán (body cold) and xuè yū (blood stasis), suffering greatly without relief! What causes blood stasis? Some individuals experience cold, leading to blood coagulation due to temperature changes, resulting in stasis; others may have stagnant liver qi, causing blood accumulation; and some may develop stasis due to incomplete recovery … Read more
What is Qi Deficiency? Qi deficiency refers to a series of pathological changes and symptoms caused by insufficient original Qi. Original Qi is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that represents the most fundamental and important Qi, serving as the driving force behind human life activities. TCM theory posits that original Qi originates from … Read more