Patient’s question: “As soon as we met, you said I have spleen deficiency and excessive dampness, and you even mentioned some of my physical discomforts. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) work so magically? What is the basis of your judgment?” The “Nanjing” states: “To know by observation is called divine.” This emphasizes the importance … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), observation (wang zhen) is the first of the four diagnostic methods, emphasizing its importance as stated, “To know by observation is called spirit (shen).” This highlights the significance of observation in TCM. This article will introduce gynecological observation from three aspects: observing the shape and color, tongue coating, and the … Read more
The “Essentials of the Golden Chamber” (hereinafter referred to as “Golden Chamber”) is a monograph by Zhang Zhongjing on the treatment of internal injuries and miscellaneous diseases. The book records over forty diseases, covering internal, external, gynecological, and other categories, many of which fall under the category of luo disease (络病) and its related syndromes. … Read more
The Theory of Collateral Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine The concepts of meridians, collaterals, collateral vessels, and collateral diseases are all rooted in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon). Zhang Zhongjing’s formulas such as Xuanfu Hua Decoction, Dahuang Zhechong Pill, and Didao Pill, which utilize insect-based medicines, were recognized until the Qing Dynasty when … Read more
Blood stasis is a familiar concept, but a type of “special blood stasis” is often overlooked. Research shows that among patients with coronary heart disease, 51% of men and 54% of women have this neglected special blood stasis, yet only6.3% of these patients receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Part 1: The Overlooked Special Blood Stasis … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Revisiting the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Perspectives of ‘Xuanfu’ and ‘Luomai’ (Part II) Ruo Xiangxia, Wu Chengliang, Zeng Min Expert Introduction Ruo Xiangxia, MD, Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of the Research Department at Gansu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Secretary of the Ophthalmology … Read more
▲Click the blue “Nan Ke Yi Meng” above to follow The luo (络) is where blood gathers; luo disease refers to pathological changes that occur when pathogenic factors penetrate deeply into the blood vessels of the organs. The scope of luo vessel pathology is extensive, involving various clinical specialties, and can generally be divided into … Read more
“The method of diagnosing the sublingual collaterals” is a component of tongue diagnosis. Over the years, through careful clinical observation of various diseases, it has been recognized that the method of diagnosing the sublingual collaterals can supplement and expand the application of tongue diagnosis, especially in the differentiation of blood stasis syndromes, providing significant diagnostic … Read more
Hypertension falls under the TCM categories of “headache,” “dizziness,” and “liver wind.” It is generally believed that the occurrence of hypertension is related to emotional distress, where anger and worry lead to liver qi stagnation, which over time transforms into fire, depleting liver yin. This results in an inability to restrain yang, causing liver yang … Read more
Jin Jin and Yu Ye are names for the external extraordinary points.Also known as Lian Quan, they are located under the tongue.According to the “Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,” they are situated on both sides of the tongue, precisely at the lateral edges, with Jin Jin on the left and Yu Ye on the … Read more