blood stasis

Understanding Blood Stasis Constitution and Its Health Preservation Methods

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Understanding Blood Stasis Constitution and Its Health Preservation Methods

Characteristics of Blood Stasis Constitution: Pale or sallow complexion, pale lips, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, numbness in hands and feet, pale tongue, and weak, thin pulse. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the main symptoms are related to sluggish blood circulation, often caused by long-term emotional repression, prolonged exposure to cold environments, or dysfunction of internal organs. … Read more

Blood Stasis Causes Various Diseases, Use Moxibustion to Resolve Stasis!

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Blood Stasis Causes Various Diseases, Use Moxibustion to Resolve Stasis!

Moxibustion can truly elevate white blood cell counts; where there is moxa, there is no cancer! Just as rivers can become blocked by silt or garbage, preventing normal flow, blood can also stagnate. Generally speaking, any blood that leaves the meridians and cannot disperse in time, or blood flow that is obstructed and accumulates in … Read more

The Dangers of Blood Stasis in Women: How the ‘Three Passages’ Method Can Help

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The Dangers of Blood Stasis in Women: How the 'Three Passages' Method Can Help

Why do we still feel tired even after a long sleep? Experts explain that frequent feelings of fatigue and exhaustion may be caused by blood stasis. So, what is blood stasis? What types are there? How can we improve the condition of blood stasis? Below, we introduce some common knowledge about blood stasis. Types of … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to 130 Types of Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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A Comprehensive Guide to 130 Types of Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Tongue diagnosis, also known as wang she (望舌), is an important method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for understanding the physiological functions and pathological changes of the body through observing the variations in the tongue’s appearance. During tongue diagnosis, observations are made in the order of tip – center – root – sides of the … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Tongue Diagnosis! TCM Teaches You 6 Methods to Understand Health Through Your Tongue, Save for Future Reference!

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Comprehensive Guide to Tongue Diagnosis! TCM Teaches You 6 Methods to Understand Health Through Your Tongue, Save for Future Reference!

The tongue, as one of the most flexible and multifunctional organs in the human body, allows us to express varied tones and helps us taste the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors of food. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is a common diagnostic method within the “observational diagnosis” category; “The tongue is the … Read more

The Abdominal Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Overlooked Practice with Significant Clinical Benefits

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The Abdominal Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Overlooked Practice with Significant Clinical Benefits

Abdominal diagnosis (fù zhěn) is a method of differential diagnosis based on symptom responses, which can be divided into four components: observation (wàng zhěn), auscultation (wén zhěn), inquiry (wèn zhěn), and palpation (qiè zhěn): Observation: This involves examining the shape and color of the abdomen;Auscultation: This involves listening to the sounds and odors from the … Read more

Understanding TCM Diagnosis: The Importance of Observation

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Understanding TCM Diagnosis: The Importance of Observation

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

Clinical TCM: Gynecological Diagnosis

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Clinical TCM: Gynecological Diagnosis

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

Exploration of the Theory of Luo Disease in the “Essentials of the Golden Chamber”

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Exploration of the Theory of Luo Disease in the "Essentials of the Golden Chamber"

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 and Tongxinluo Capsules

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The Theory of Collateral Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Tongxinluo Capsules

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