Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When Sick As the weather gets colder, many people are prone to catching a chill, experiencing cold hands and feet, and often have a pale complexion, which can lead to anemia and a weakened body. It is essential to consume nourishing porridge. Today, … Read more
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese therapy that utilizes ignited moxa sticks or cones to produce heat that stimulates acupuncture points on the body surface. This method activates the flow of qi (气) to adjust the disordered physiological functions of the body, achieving the effects of strengthening health and preventing disease. It is a primary method … Read more
The heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen) are the five Zang organs, which are classified as Yin. The gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), bladder (pangguang), large intestine (dachang), small intestine (xiaochang), and triple warmer (sanjiao) are the six Fu organs, which are classified as Yang. The function of the five Zang … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Friends who often visit TCM practitioners should know that in prescriptions, herbs like Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), and Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) are frequently seen. Are these herbs as commonly used as … Read more
Qi · Huang · Learning · SocietyMaking Traditional Chinese Medicine More Beautiful | More Interesting | More Relevant to Life What is Gua Sha Gua Sha is guided by the theory of meridians and acupoints in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves using specialized Gua Sha tools and corresponding techniques, applying a certain medium, and … Read more
Introduction Plasters are one of the five major forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparations—pills, powders, plasters, pastes, and decoctions. Historical medical texts from the Warring States and Qin-Han periods, such as the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica), and Nanjing (Classic of Difficult Issues), all contain … Read more
Acupuncture for treating diseases requires mastery of three important aspects: differentiation of syndromes, selection of acupuncture points, and techniques. Only by integrating theory, methods, and point selection can one achieve better results. Here, I share some experiences regarding acupuncture techniques based on my study of relevant literature and decades of clinical practice, hoping to provide … Read more
The meridians can diagnose a hundred diseases. For example, the Stomach Meridian (Wei Jing) runs through the face, connecting to the Yingxiang (迎香) points on both sides and the bridge of the nose, as well as various manifestations in areas such as in front of the ears, Shangguan (上关), around the lips, hairline, and forehead. … Read more
Five Major Characteristics of Qi Deficiency Constitution Are You Affected?“ Qi deficiency constitution is a common issue that many people encounter, but many may not realize they are affected. This article will reveal the five major characteristics of qi deficiency constitution, helping you better understand and improve your physical condition. ” Individuals with a qi … Read more
The First Chapter: Diseases and Syndromes of the Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians Original Text: The question is: Why does a skilled physician treat diseases before they manifest? The master replied: To treat diseases before they manifest means to recognize the disease of the liver and understand that it transmits to the spleen. One must first … Read more