body fluid deficiency

Lecture 44 by Hao Wanshan: Discussion on Fluid Deficiency and Constipation Syndrome, Differentiation of Treatment Methods, and Contraindications

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Lecture 44 by Hao Wanshan: Discussion on Fluid Deficiency and Constipation Syndrome, Differentiation of Treatment Methods, and Contraindications

Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases) is the earliest clinical diagnosis and treatment book in China that connects theory with practice. It systematically analyzes the causes, symptoms, stages of development, and treatment methods of cold damage, creatively establishing the principle of differentiation and treatment based on the “Six Meridians … Read more

Case Study of Traditional Formula: A Typical Mai Men Dong Decoction for Treating Fluid Deficiency and Dry Heat Insomnia

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Case Study of Traditional Formula: A Typical Mai Men Dong Decoction for Treating Fluid Deficiency and Dry Heat Insomnia

20250104, Female, 74 years old, height 150 cm, weight 120 Jin. Medical History: Bronchitis. Diabetes. Herpes, no longer itchy. Mild tricuspid regurgitation. Experienced diarrhea six to seven times a day during hospitalization. Hospitalized in December 2024. Medication History: Antidiabetic medication. During hospitalization, took An Gong Niu Huang Wan (安宫牛黄丸). Chief Complaint: Fatigue while walking, heavy … Read more

Reflections on ‘Studying While Practicing’ – Insight Ninety-One

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Reflections on 'Studying While Practicing' - Insight Ninety-One

Reflections on ‘Studying While Practicing’ Ninety-One When Water Retention and Fluid Deficiency Coexist 1 Metabolism of Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), Suwen, Chapter on the Differentiation of Meridians states: “When fluids enter the stomach, they circulate and transform into vital energy, ascending to the spleen, where the … Read more

Zhao Bingnan and Zong Xiuying: The Theory of ‘Water Stagnation and Fluid Deficiency’ (Reading Notes 009)

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Zhao Bingnan and Zong Xiuying: The Theory of 'Water Stagnation and Fluid Deficiency' (Reading Notes 009)

Mr. Zhao Bingnan (1899—1984) was a master in modern TCM surgery and dermatology, serving as the deputy director of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, vice president of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and chairman of the Beijing Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Mr. Zong Xiuying was born in 1926 into a family of … Read more

Nine out of Ten People Suffer from Phlegm-Dampness: Exploring the Comprehensive Treatment Methods of the Medical Sage Zhang Zhongjing

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Nine out of Ten People Suffer from Phlegm-Dampness: Exploring the Comprehensive Treatment Methods of the Medical Sage Zhang Zhongjing

This Article Overview Feeling discomfort in the throat with persistent phlegm that cannot be coughed out, needing to spit phlegm every morning upon waking, and conditions like colds, coughs, rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis seem to be related to what Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to as “phlegm.” Many people even self-diagnose themselves as having a … Read more

Nine out of Ten People Suffer from Phlegm-Dampness: Explore the Comprehensive Treatment Methods by the Medical Sage Zhang Zhongjing

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Nine out of Ten People Suffer from Phlegm-Dampness: Explore the Comprehensive Treatment Methods by the Medical Sage Zhang Zhongjing

For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Article Overview Feeling discomfort in the throat with persistent phlegm that cannot be coughed out, needing to spit phlegm every morning upon waking, experiencing cold, cough, rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis seem to be related to what Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers … Read more

Autumn Dryness: Constipation and How to Relieve It with a Simple Formula

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Autumn Dryness: Constipation and How to Relieve It with a Simple Formula

◎Image authorized by Shetu Network ▲Special guest host of the Xinyi Morning News〡Xiao Jing 01Why is constipation common in autumn dryness? ◎Image authorized by Shetu Network Recently, the weather has gradually cooled down, with the autumn wind arriving, taking away the remaining heat, but also taking away our body’s moisture,making us acutely aware of the … Read more

Types of Imbalance Between Body Fluids and Qi-Blood Relationship

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Types of Imbalance Between Body Fluids and Qi-Blood Relationship

The imbalance between body fluids (津液, jīnyè) and Qi-Blood (气血, qìxuè) is commonly seen in clinical practice, primarily manifesting as water retention with Qi obstruction, Qi loss following fluid loss, fluid depletion leading to blood dryness, and fluid deficiency with blood stasis. 1. Water Retention with Qi Obstruction: This condition occurs when body fluids accumulate … Read more

Constipation: Not Just Heat, but Also Qi Stagnation, Cold Accumulation, Qi Deficiency, and Fluid Deficiency

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Constipation: Not Just Heat, but Also Qi Stagnation, Cold Accumulation, Qi Deficiency, and Fluid Deficiency

​ Constipation is a very common symptom. The occurrence of this issue is largely related to daily lifestyle. If one often stays up late or is in a prolonged state of high tension, it can easily lead to spasmodic contractions, resulting in constipation. At the same time, if one consumes overly refined foods and lacks … Read more

Jingzhitang: Treating a Child’s Prolonged Fever with Deficiency of Body Fluids and Dampness

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Jingzhitang: Treating a Child's Prolonged Fever with Deficiency of Body Fluids and Dampness

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Study / Clinical Reference Article for Learning TCM In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), treating common fevers is a fundamental skill, as routine as eating. It should be easy to treat, yet sometimes it is not. Today, I will share a case of a child who had a persistent fever for several … Read more