Cupping therapy is generally divided into two types: local cupping and meridian cupping. What specific effects does it have? What are the operational techniques? Cupping therapy uses cups as tools, applying an appropriate amount of lubricant to the rim of the cup and the affected area. By using heat to expel the air inside, a … Read more
Editor’s Note Currently, we are in a season of transition, with rapid weather changes and significant temperature fluctuations. Friends who have a history of asthma should pay extra attention to maintenance and protection during this time. A slight oversight may lead to an invasion of wind pathogens, causing asthma to recur. Professor He Purin, a … Read more
1. Tongxuan Lifelai Wan (通宣理肺丸) Indication: Dispels cold and stops cough. Used for cold-induced cough due to wind-cold obstructing the exterior and lung qi not dispersing, accompanied by symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, headache without sweating, and body aches. Formula Analysis: In this formula, Zi Su (Perilla) and Ma Huang … Read more
“The relationship between the Lung and Large Intestine” in pediatric applications The Ling Shu states, “The Lung is connected to the Large Intestine; the Large Intestine is the organ of transmission,” which supports the concept that “the Lung and Large Intestine are interrelated.” This principle is often applied in treating lung diseases with methods that … Read more
“ Follow us / Learn more ” Note: The formulas mentioned in this article are for the study of professionals and are not intended for self-diagnosis and treatment by non-professionals. The relationship between the organs (zang) and the bowels (fu) is one of mutual correspondence, which is one of the basic contents of the theory … Read more
Hello everyone, welcome to “Learning TCM from the Beginning.” I am Sun Jie from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. Today, we will continue our study on listening to breathing in TCM diagnosis. Normal breathing is smooth and even, and typically, the sound of breathing is not audible. Breathing is the external … Read more
The Foot Shaoyin Luo Vessel is one of the fifteen Luo vessels. According to the “Lingshu: Jingmai” (Spiritual Pivot: Channels), “The branch of the Foot Shaoyin is called Dazhong, which encircles the heel behind the ankle and diverges to the Taiyang; its branch runs along the channel to the Pericardium and descends to penetrate the … Read more