[Original Text] When dampness is present in the lower body, sweating appears on the forehead, slight wheezing, and mild diarrhea (some say it is not beneficial); this indicates death. If diarrhea does not stop, it also leads to death. [Explanation] When cold dampness is present internally, the stomach is often deficient, and purging should not … Read more
The first page of the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) presents the first question from the Yellow Emperor: “I have heard that the people of ancient times lived to be a hundred years old in both spring and autumn, and their movements did not decline; yet people today, at fifty years old, show signs … Read more
………………………………………………………………… 【Summary】 Whenever there is atendon issue, treating the liver is correct. Whenever there is abone issue, treating the kidneys is correct. Whenever there is amuscle issue, treating the spleen and stomach is correct. Whenever there is ablood vessel issue, treating the heart is correct. Whenever there is askin or hair issue, treating the lungs … Read more
1. When the will is calm and desires are few, the heart is at peace and unafraid, the body may be weary but not fatigued, and the vital energy flows smoothly; each person follows their desires and all can achieve their wishes. ——Huangdi Neijing: On Ancient Naturalness Explanation: A calm mind with few desires leads … Read more
1. Harmony between Heaven and Humanity, Adapting to Nature The “Suwen: Baoming Quansheng Lun” states: “Heaven covers, Earth supports, all things are complete, none is more precious than humanity. Humans are born from the qi of Heaven and Earth, shaped by the laws of the four seasons.” In the natural world, the weather descends, the … Read more
1. I know that all diseases arise from the Qi. Anger causes Qi to rise, joy causes Qi to relax, sadness causes Qi to dissipate, fear causes Qi to descend, shock causes Qi to become chaotic, and overthinking causes Qi to stagnate. Explanation: I have come to understand that many diseases occur due to changes … Read more
Essence of the Huangdi Neijing (Translation) 1 It is known that all diseases arise from the changes in Qi. Anger causes Qi to rise, joy causes Qi to relax, sadness causes Qi to dissipate, fear causes Qi to descend, shock causes Qi to become chaotic, and excessive thinking causes Qi to stagnate. Explanation:I have come … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang 【Zangfu and Meridians】The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is one of the four classic texts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (the Huangdi Neijing, the Nanjing, the Shanghan Lun, and the Shennong Bencao Jing). It is the earliest … Read more
Summary of Key Insights from the Huangdi Neijing (Translation) 1All diseases arise from the changes in Qi. Anger causes Qi to rise, joy causes Qi to relax, sadness causes Qi to dissipate, fear causes Qi to descend, shock causes Qi to become chaotic, and excessive thinking causes Qi to stagnate. Translation:I have come to understand … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is the most important classic work in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), establishing the academic foundation for the development of TCM. This is a consensus in the academic community throughout history. So, why does the Huangdi Neijing hold the top position among medical classics? What is the enduring charm … Read more