blood stasis

Revisiting the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Perspectives of ‘Xuanfu’ and ‘Luomai’ (Part II)

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Revisiting the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Perspectives of 'Xuanfu' and 'Luomai' (Part II)

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

Understanding Luo Disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Luo Disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine

▲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

Tongue Diagnosis—The Method of Diagnosing the Sublingual Collaterals

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Tongue Diagnosis—The Method of Diagnosing the Sublingual Collaterals

“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

The Importance of Collateral Stagnation in Hypertension Pathogenesis

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The Importance of Collateral Stagnation in Hypertension Pathogenesis

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

Sublingual Collaterals: Stagnation of Jin Jin and Yu Ye

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Sublingual Collaterals: Stagnation of Jin Jin and Yu Ye

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

Understanding the Importance of Smooth Meridian Flow in Preventing Disease

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Understanding the Importance of Smooth Meridian Flow in Preventing Disease

Click on the title below “Yiling Pharmaceutical” to quickly follow “When the meridians are unobstructed, diseases do not arise“ We have generally understood the composition and function of the meridian system. The blood circulating in the meridians nourishes the skin and mucous membranes through the yang meridians on the surface of the body, while it … Read more

Observation of Collaterals: Diagnosis of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals

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Observation of Collaterals: Diagnosis of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals

Observation of Collaterals 1. Observation of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals The method of observing the index finger collaterals in children first appeared in the Tang Dynasty in Wang Chao’s “Shuijing Tujue”. This method developed from the collateral diagnosis of the fish border in the “Lingshu” and holds significant diagnostic value for children under three years … Read more

TCM Tongue Diagnosis: Illustrated Guide to Four Types of Sublingual Vessels

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Subscribe to topics and read quality articles Click on Qihuang Ming Shi → Top right corner of the homepage → Set as a star ★ Sublingual Vessels The sublingual vessels are the longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of Qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of … Read more

Tongue Diagnosis │ Sublingual Veins

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Tongue Diagnosis │ Sublingual Veins

Sublingual veins are the longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of Qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of the sublingual veins include: coarse and long veins resembling a net, varicose veins, and blood stasis in the veins. Normal sublingual veins: Characteristics of the tongue: The sublingual … Read more

Sublingual Vessels – “Stasis Vessels”

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Sublingual Vessels - "Stasis Vessels"

In normal individuals, there are two longitudinal major vessels located on either side of the frenulum under the tongue, known as the sublingual vessels (舌下络脉, jié xià luò mài). They are also referred to as “stasis vessels” (瘀络, yū luò). The mucous membrane under the tongue forms a prominent fold that connects to the floor … Read more