Many people believe that blood deficiency is the same as anemia, but in reality, there are certain differences. Many individuals with mild blood deficiency may not show anemia in blood tests; however, those with severe blood deficiency often meet the criteria for anemia. The Eight Major Symptoms of Blood Deficiency 1. Individuals with blood deficiency … Read more
Women often experience a condition known as xue xu (血虚, Blood Deficiency), which can lead to a myriad of health issues. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), blood deficiency is considered a fundamental imbalance that can manifest in various symptoms and conditions. Women are particularly susceptible to this condition due to factors such as menstruation, pregnancy, … Read more
In daily life, doctors often diagnose conditions such as blood deficiency, blood stasis, blood cold, and blood heat. What are the differences among these conditions, and which one might you or your family be experiencing? After confirming symptoms and constitution with a healthcare provider, what else can you do besides regular treatment? In this article, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that individuals with qi and xue deficiency or those with a relatively weak constitution need to regulate their condition through blood replenishment. So, what are the best foods for nourishing blood? Recipes for qi and xue replenishing dishes include Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction), Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang … Read more
In the process of disease development, the excess or deficiency of pathogenic and righteous qi changes with the progression of the condition, leading to transformations in the pathogenesis. The transformation between deficiency and excess mainly includes: excess leading to deficiency, deficiency leading to excess, mixed deficiency and excess, true deficiency and false excess, and true … Read more
Daily TCM Insights at 11:30 AM Authoritative knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine If you like it, please give me a star Editor’s Note In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the principle of differentiation of syndromes is crucial. The symptoms and signs of the body serve as important evidence in this differentiation. However, did you know that … 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
Comprehensive TCM Classics >>>【TCM Treasure】 Mobile App: Free Download + Free Use The deep pulse (沉脉, chén mài) has two meanings: one refers to its location, which is characterized by being felt only upon heavy pressure to the bones and muscles, regardless of its size, speed, or strength; the other refers to a specific type … Read more
The tongue, as a mirror of health, and tongue diagnosis, as a unique and exquisite diagnostic method, has been revered by practitioners for thousands of years. By observing the subtle changes in various characteristics of the tongue, doctors can gain insights into the health status of the body, and this utility has recently been confirmed … Read more
(1) Observation of the Eyes in Disease Diagnosis Q&A: The essence and energy of the five organs and six bowels are reflected in the eyes. If the spleen qi is deficient, yang declines, failing to contain yin, causing the spirit light to scatter outward, leading to a wide appearance of the spirit water, seeing objects … Read more