▲ The Huangdi Neijing is divided into two parts: Suwen and Lingshu, and is one of the earliest medical texts in China, recognized as one of the four classic works of traditional medicine (the other three being the Nanjing, Shanghan Zabing Lun, and Shennong Bencao Jing). Translation of Cold and Heat Text: 【Original】Huangdi asked Qibo: … Read more
Chronic low back pain is something that nearly every adult has experienced, varying in severity and duration. Previously, we discussed acute lumbar sprains; today, we will focus on chronic low back pain. According to current understanding, chronic low back pain is a chronic non-bacterial inflammation of the lumbar muscle fibers, generally caused by sustained or … Read more
The meridians are an important organizational structure of the human body, playing a crucial role in the transmission of information and other vital activities. Many people ask, do meridians really exist? Why can’t we see or touch them like blood, muscles, or bones? Meridians certainly exist, and they serve as pathways for the flow of … Read more
The three Yin and three Yang meridians of the hands and feet communicate with each other through the channels and collaterals, forming six pairs, establishing an “interior-exterior” relationship. This means that “the Foot Taiyang (Greater Yang) and Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) are interior and exterior, Shaoyang (Lesser Yang) and Jueyin (Reverting Yin) are interior and exterior, … Read more
Ancient practitioners, through long-term observation and reasoning, believed that the three Yin and three Yang meridians of the hands and feet communicate with each other through their respective channels and collaterals, forming six pairs of interrelated yet relatively independent relationships of Qi and blood circulation. As stated in the Su Wen (Plain Questions) · Xue … Read more
Water Stagnation and Qi Deficiency Syndrome and the Application of Wu Ling San 1. Introduction Today, I would like to share with you the topic of “Water Stagnation and Qi Deficiency Syndrome and the Application of Wu Ling San”. Have you heard of the term “Water Stagnation and Qi Deficiency Syndrome”? This term is likely … Read more
I have been engaged in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over fifty years, studying numerous ancient texts on pulse diagnosis. Through long-term clinical practice, I have realized the necessity of combining pulse diagnosis with the three other diagnostic methods: observation, listening, and inquiry. It is also essential to fully understand the regularities and variations of … Read more
Floating pulse acupuncture is advisable According to yang zhu sheng fu (阳主升浮), the principle that qi moves swiftly and vigorously indicates that a floating pulse in a patient resembles the rising of hot air. Therefore, treatment should generally involve acupuncture, as the floating pulse indicates rapid qi movement. If the floating pulse is also slippery … Read more
1. Normal Tongue Appearance The tongue appearance and quality, along with the tongue coating, exhibit various signs. In brief, a normal tongue is light red with a thin white coating, characterized by a tongue body that is light red, moist, neither too pale nor too deep, vibrant and lustrous, of moderate thickness, soft, and flexible; … Read more
Expert: Yang Zhong, Chief Physician, Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Capital Medical University Obstruction of the meridians can lead to impaired blood circulation, causing metabolic waste to accumulate. Over time, this can form phlegm, which intertwines with blood stasis, and eventually, toxins may develop, leading to cancer. How to Identify Blood Stasis 1. Observe Pain … Read more