The Two Types of TCM Constitution: Blood Stasis and Yin Deficiency

The Two Types of TCM Constitution: Blood Stasis and Yin Deficiency

Click the blue text to follow us Constitution refers to the relatively stable characteristics exhibited in the morphology, physiological functions, and psychological states of individuals, based on both congenital inheritance and acquired factors throughout life. According to the “Classification and Judgment of TCM Constitution” standard released by the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine on … Read more

Understanding Your Body Constitution: Yin Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, Qi Deficiency, and More

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human constitution is classified into nine types: Yin Deficiency (Yin Xu), Yang Deficiency (Yang Xu), Qi Deficiency (Qi Xu), Phlegm-Dampness (Tan Shi), Damp-Heat (Shi Re), Qi Stagnation (Qi Yu), Blood Stasis (Yu Xue), Special Constitution (Te Bing), and Balanced Constitution (Ping He). Whether for health maintenance or disease treatment, understanding … Read more

The Nine Major Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Which One Are You?

The Nine Major Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Which One Are You?

Different populations have varying constitutions due to differences in region, environment, and lifestyle. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), constitution refers to the relatively stable inherent characteristics of a person, which are formed based on innate endowment (inherited from parents) and acquired factors throughout life, encompassing physical structure, physiological functions, and psychological states. According to the … Read more

Understanding TCM Constitutions

Understanding TCM Constitutions

Click the “Public Account” above to subscribe! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has its own methods for health maintenance, and it is essential to practice health preservation according to one’s TCM constitution. TCM categorizes human constitutions into nine types. Pinghe Constitution (Balanced Constitution) The Pinghe constitution, also known as the “Balanced Constitution,” is the most stable … Read more

Understanding the Nine Types of TCM Constitutions

Understanding the Nine Types of TCM Constitutions

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) constitution identification is a method of classifying the human constitution based on TCM theory. It posits that an individual’s constitution is the result of both congenital inheritance and environmental factors, which together determine susceptibility to diseases and responsiveness to treatments. TCM categorizes constitution into nine types, each with its unique characteristics … Read more

From the ‘Essentials of the Golden Chamber’ to Clinical Practice

From the 'Essentials of the Golden Chamber' to Clinical Practice

TCM Book ClubIssue 3874One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: To treat edema, one cannot avoid the three major methods—open the ghost gate, cleanse the residence, and eliminate the stagnant phlegm. The theory of invigorating blood and promoting diuresis has been recognized early in TCM, yet it is often overlooked, with the … Read more

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Treating Coronary Heart Disease and Angina

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Treating Coronary Heart Disease and Angina

Coronary heart disease can be considered one of the “top killers” of health, with a high incidence and dangerous progression. Western medicine categorizes coronary heart disease into five types: angina pectoris, arrhythmia, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and cardiac arrest, which correspond to the TCM diagnoses of chest obstruction pain (胸痹心痛), chest obstruction palpitations (胸痹心悸), chest … Read more

Luo Dalun: Balancing Yin and Yang to Eliminate All Illnesses!

Luo Dalun: Balancing Yin and Yang to Eliminate All Illnesses!

Dr. Luo believes that Qi forms a circle within the human body. If this circle does not circulate, a person will become ill. Therefore, the highest realm of health preservation is to nourish Qi, allowing it to circulate normally within the body. The simplest method of health preservation is to balance Yin and Yang. Dr. … Read more

Case Study in TCM: Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation by Weng Fengquan

Case Study in TCM: Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation by Weng Fengquan

▲Weng Fengquan, a renowned TCM physician in Guangdong Province, is the honorary director of the Wuyi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Jiangmen City and a chief physician in orthopedics. He is a leader in TCM orthopedics in Guangdong Province and a master’s supervisor at Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. With over 40 years of clinical … Read more

Quickly Eliminate the Five Evils of the Human Body (Wind Cold, Stagnant Fluids, Phlegm Obstruction, Damp Stagnation, Blood Stasis)

Quickly Eliminate the Five Evils of the Human Body (Wind Cold, Stagnant Fluids, Phlegm Obstruction, Damp Stagnation, Blood Stasis)

Click the image below to read ↓↓↓ —— The Main Text Below —— Eliminating the “Five Evils” of the Human Body, Discussing the Thinking Behind TCM Prescriptions Yangmi Nao Gu said: Western medicine categorizes the pathogens entering the human body into millions of types, resulting in millions of treatment methods. In contrast, Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more