Body Fluids differentiation

Yu Genchu: Differentiation of External Pathogenic Diseases Based on the Three Transformations

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Yu Genchu: Differentiation of External Pathogenic Diseases Based on the Three Transformations

Abstract: Today, we will learn about the differentiation of external pathogenic diseases based on the “Three Transformations”. ​ Yu Genchu (1734–1799), originally named Zhaoyuan, was from Taoli in Shanyin, Zhejiang (now Shaoxing City). Coming from a family of physicians, Yu inherited medical knowledge early on, extensively reading medical texts from both ancient and modern times, … Read more

Differentiation of Exterior and Interior Patterns

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Differentiation of Exterior and Interior Patterns

Differentiation of Exterior and Interior Patterns 【Differentiation of Exterior and Interior Patterns】 The differentiation of exterior and interior is a fundamental principle for identifying the location and depth of diseases. The concepts of “exterior” and “interior” are relative; for instance, the body shell is considered exterior while the internal organs are considered interior. Similarly, the … Read more

ZDAY150: Fundamentals of TCM Diagnosis (Thirteen) Differentiation (Two) Eight Principles Differentiation (Two) Clinical Manifestations, Interrelationships, and Key Points for Differentiating Deficiency and Excess, Yin and Yang

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ZDAY150: Fundamentals of TCM Diagnosis (Thirteen) Differentiation (Two) Eight Principles Differentiation (Two) Clinical Manifestations, Interrelationships, and Key Points for Differentiating Deficiency and Excess, Yin and Yang

Deficiency and excess differentiation is a framework for analyzing and distinguishing the rise and fall of pathogenic and righteous qi, while yin and yang serve as the overarching principle of the eight principles differentiation, encompassing the other six aspects. Key Points:(3) Clinical Manifestations, Interrelationships, and Key Points for Differentiating Deficiency and Excess1. Clinical Manifestations and … Read more

Essential Reading for Self-Study in TCM | Illustrated Eight Principles of Differentiation

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Essential Reading for Self-Study in TCM | Illustrated Eight Principles of Differentiation

Eight Principles of Differentiation The Eight Principles: These are the eight categories of differentiation: Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, Excess, Yin, and Yang. The Eight Principles of Differentiation: This method involves the physician analyzing various clinical data obtained through diagnostic methods using the Eight Principles to determine the depth of the pathological changes, the nature … Read more

Differentiation of Cold and Heat Syndromes

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Differentiation of Cold and Heat Syndromes

Cold and heat are two fundamental principles for differentiating the nature of diseases. Cold syndromes and heat syndromes reflect the relative excess and deficiency of Yin and Yang in the body. An excess of Yin or deficiency of Yang manifests as a cold syndrome; an excess of Yang or deficiency of Yin manifests as a … Read more

Differentiation Methods in the “Essentials of the Golden Cabinet”

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Differentiation Methods in the "Essentials of the Golden Cabinet"

Today, I would like to take some time to discuss the differentiation methods and clinical applications of the “Essentials of the Golden Cabinet”. This topic, “Differentiation Methods in the Essentials of the Golden Cabinet”, is proposed in conjunction with the research on differentiation and treatment methods by some renowned TCM experts and my personal experiences. … Read more

What is Clearing Heat and Detoxifying? Understanding the Misconceptions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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What is Clearing Heat and Detoxifying? Understanding the Misconceptions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Li Ke, an esteemed TCM practitioner and author of “Thinking about Traditional Chinese Medicine,” has over 50 years of experience in treating severe cases, including more than 20,000 patients who were declared terminal by hospitals. He is regarded as the “backbone” of contemporary TCM by Master of National Medicine, Deng Tietao. Today, I would like … Read more

A Brief Introduction to the Eight Major Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Essential for Beginners)

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A Brief Introduction to the Eight Major Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Essential for Beginners)

（一）An Overview of Several Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In the long history of TCM theory development, various diagnostic methods have gradually formed due to the deepening understanding of disease differentiation, such as the Eight Principles (Ba Gang) differentiation, etiology differentiation, meridian differentiation, Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids differentiation, San Jiao differentiation, Zang-Fu … Read more