For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. The “Huangdi Neijing” is one of the four classic texts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (“Huangdi Neijing”, “Nanjing”, “Shanghan Zabing Lun”, “Shennong Bencao Jing”), and it is the earliest existing medical classic in our medical treasury. Theoretically, it established the “Yin-Yang … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing states: “In ancient times, people lived to be a hundred years old in both spring and autumn, and completed their natural lifespan.” It is said that in ancient times, the people of Ge Tian could all live to be a hundred years old. The elderly had white hair yet youthful faces, fully … Read more
The ancient Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is not just a theoretical work of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but also an encyclopedia of life sciences. The wisdom of health preservation contained within it remains remarkably advanced even after thousands of years. It is undeniable that the ancestors who authored the Huangdi Neijing possessed profound … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is divided into two parts: Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot) and Su Wen (Simple Questions). It is said to have originated from the Yellow Emperor, passed down orally through generations, and later supplemented and developed by physicians and medical theorists, culminating in a written text during the Spring and … Read more
The eight acupoints used in the Eight Methods of Flowing Treatment are known as the Eight Extraordinary Meridians Acupoints. The so-called eight meridians refer to the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin … Read more
Connecting the tongue closely with diseases and judging the internal health conditions through the different appearances of the tongue is a unique diagnostic method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The emphasis on tongue observation in TCM stems from the relationship between the tongue and the internal organs. As previously mentioned, “the heart opens to the … Read more
In the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the human body is an integrated whole centered around the organs (zangfu) and interconnected by meridians (jingluo). The relationship between the five organs (wuzang) and six bowels (liufu) has been particularly emphasized by physicians throughout history, guiding TCM diagnosis, treatment, and health preservation. What exactly is the … Read more
1. Blood Stasis: Spots on the Face! Have you noticed that most people with spots are women? The reason women are more prone to spots is closely related to their constitution—women are predominantly yin, often cold in nature, tend to have stagnant qi due to their introverted personalities, and do not exercise frequently, which hinders … Read more
Modern blood stasis constitution is very common, affecting our appearance and physical health, and is one of the culprits leading to cardiovascular diseases (such as cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia). Many practitioners recommend that older individuals consume San Qi (Panax notoginseng) to resolve blood stasis and prevent sudden high-risk situations. After the age … Read more
Jieqi · The Way of Health Preservation 「Guide to Health Preservation for Yin Deficiency in Autumn」 Since the arrival of autumn, friends with Yin deficiency have started to struggle: Dry mouth, unable to part with lip balm for a moment; Skin on the face feels dry, always needing a hydrating spray; Stools are also very … Read more