Regarding the contraindications of Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction), Zhang Zhongjing discussed it from nine aspects, hence the name: “Nine Contraindications of Ma Huang Tang”. Firstly, in the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), section 49 states: “The pulse is floating and rapid; the treatment should induce sweating for recovery. If purged, and the … Read more
Activating blood and resolving stasis, like clearing heat and detoxifying, is a well-known diagnostic and treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). “Blood” is an important substance recognized early in TCM, circulating throughout the body and playing a fundamental role in the functioning of the five organs and six bowels. When blood flow is obstructed, … Read more
Long press the QR code on the right to interact with Guo Li Health and wellness tips are at your fingertips National Broadcasting and Television Gold Host Guo Li is here toprotect your health Guo Li’s Introduction: Qi and blood are the material basis for the physiological activities of all organs and tissues in the … Read more
Yin and Yang are the fundamental principles of the Eight Principles differentiation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In diagnosis, diseases can be classified into two main aspects based on the pathological nature of clinical symptoms: Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang can summarize the contents of the other six aspects of the Eight Principles differentiation, … Read more
What is deficiency? It means weakness. Yang deficiency refers to weak fire, while Yin deficiency refers to weak water. So, what exactly are Yang and Yin in the human body? When people consume food and inhale oxygen, through the biological transformation in the gastrointestinal tract, energy is produced. This energy is the fire of the … Read more
1. Acupuncture Treatment for Difficult Conditions: Six Approaches 1. Bitter Mouth: Currently, there are no effective medications available domestically or internationally. TCM theory considers this condition to be due to heat in the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. Use a three-edged needle to puncture the Guan Chong (关冲) point and draw a drop of blood … Read more
Acupuncture (zhēn jiǔ) differs from our traditional understanding; it does not solely refer to the insertion of silver needles into acupuncture points but also includes moxibustion (àijiǔ). It is a collective term for both acupuncture and moxibustion techniques. Acupuncture involves the use of metal needles inserted into specific acupuncture points (xuéwèi) on the body, utilizing … Read more
There are two basic principles for the occurrence of internal diseases in the human body: (1) All diseases arise from deficiency (2) All diseases are generated by Qi The treatment scope of TCM internal medicine is extremely broad, with many patients suffering from internal diseases caused by the five organs and six bowels, leading to … Read more