1. Concept1. Eight Principles: Refers to the eight diagnostic principles of biāo (exterior), lǐ (interior), hán (cold), rè (heat), xū (deficiency), shí (excess), yīn (yin), and yáng (yang).2. Eight Principles Diagnosis: This is the process by which a physician uses the theory of the Eight Principles to analyze and synthesize various clinical data obtained through … Read more
Comprehensive Guide to TCM Pulse Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection and Repeated Study) Comprehensive Guide to TCM Pulse Diagnosis Floating Pulse (Fu Mai): Lightly pressing, if it disappears with heavy pressure, it is like wood floating on water. A strong floating pulse indicates wind-heat, while a weak floating pulse suggests blood deficiency. Deep Pulse (Chen Mai): … Read more
“Wang Wen Wen Qie” (Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Pulse Diagnosis) is a significant characteristic of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in treating diseases, among which inquiry is the most fundamental and important part of medical diagnosis. In fact, there are some fixed routines for inquiry; these questions can be asked by anyone, and through these questions, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that diseases arise from the external Six Evils and internal Seven Emotions. The former refers to external causes, while the latter refers to internal causes, with external causes acting through internal ones. The Six Evils are the changes in natural conditions, namely Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire; the … Read more
Today, let’s talk about eliminating dampness. Why do many people have significant dampness but experience poor results even after taking many medications? From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, this is because the treatment is not targeted. There is a saying: “To eliminate dampness, one must first strengthen the spleen; to strengthen the spleen, one … Read more
All diseases arise from cold! It is well known that cold has harmful effects; cold signifies various pains, cold signifies various tumors, and cold signifies a lack of vitality. A body without vitality is like a walking corpse, so we must stay away from cold and keep our bodies warm.However, many people do not know … Read more
Learn various Gua Sha and cupping techniques to easily master their application for treating numerous ailments. 1. Wind – Repeated Cupping Loss In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wind is considered the chief of all diseases and the foremost of the “Six Evils”. When the body is invaded by wind, it penetrates deeply into the tissues, … Read more
Have you ever thought about the impact of the Six Excesses on muscles and bones? The earliest mention of the Six Excesses can be found in the “Zuo Zhuan”: “Yin excess leads to cold diseases, Yang excess leads to heat diseases, Wind excess leads to minor diseases, Rain excess leads to damp diseases, Bright excess … Read more
“To know by observation is called spirit, to know by hearing is called sage, to know by inquiry is called skill, to know by palpation is called clever.” Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes the integration of the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. When discussing TCM diagnosis, one must mention the Ten Questions … Read more
Cold and heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are abstract concepts derived from specific phenomena, reflecting the interaction and influence between the human body and the material or environmental conditions. Therefore, understanding cold and heat cannot be based solely on quantitative indicators but should be contextualized within the theoretical framework of TCM. As an important … Read more