(1) Sixteen Methods for Tonifying Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbs for Tonifying Qi: Huang Qi (Astragalus), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria), Huang Jing (Polygonatum), Xi Yang Shen (American Ginseng), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), etc. Formulas for Tonifying Qi: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the Middle and Benefit Qi … Read more
National Health Online: Focus on the health of the nation, sharing health information, health knowledge, psychological health, TCM health preservation, healthy diet, health food therapy, health knowledge, daily life knowledge, sexual health, staying away from sub-health, health is a state of mind! Understanding health preservation allows you to take charge of your own body! Let … Read more
Introduction: Today we introduce the “Xian Pulse”. The Xian pulse has two main characteristics: it is tense and stable, with a significant degree of tension, hence the term “straight as a string”. Generally speaking, it represents a pulse associated with pathogenic factors. Therefore, the “Jing Yue Quan Shu” (Complete Book of Jing Yue) states: “It … Read more
The causes of diseases in the human body are diverse, and for humans, who are emotional beings, the influence of emotions can be beyond imagination. A person’s mental state is often directly affected by emotional factors. Emotions include seven psychological activities: joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock. They represent the body’s different responses … Read more
The tongue not only allows you to taste various flavors but also serves as a mirror of health.By observing subtle changes in the characteristics of the tongue, doctors can gain insights into the health status of the body. 10 Types of Tongue Appearance That May Indicate Illness Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the tongue … Read more
The Patterns of the Twelve Meridians The Directional Patterns of the Twelve Meridians Yin Ascending, Yang Descending If both hands are raised (the pattern becomes evident), then the twelve meridians of Yin ascend while those of Yang descend. The three Yin meridians of the hand rise from the chest to the hands, while the three … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us In clinical practice, when we use acupuncture points or mention meridians, we often refer directly to the name of an organ or a viscera, such as “Lung Meridian” (肺经, Fei Jing) or “Large Intestine Meridian” (大肠经, Da Chang Jing). However, when learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the five organs house the five spirits, and eating is akin to offering sacrifices to our “five organ spirits”. But do you know why the “five organs” are referred to as “temples”? The concept of the five organs housing spirits may seem mystical, yet it is grounded in evidence. … Read more
We are now going to discuss a crucial topic: everything is related to Yin and Yang. Once you understand Yin and Yang, you can comprehend the laws of development of all things. We all admire knowledgeable people; Yin and Yang are referred to as the Dao. This concept of Yin and Yang is the greatest … Read more
Chen Chaozu: Pulse diagnosis, also known as “diagnosing the pulse,” is a method used by practitioners to assess changes in the pulse by pressing their fingers on the radial artery at the wrist. This allows them to discern the pulse’s characteristics, such as floating or sinking, slow or rapid, large or small, relaxed or tense, … Read more