In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human life is supported by yang qi (阳气), which is the vital energy. Individuals with sufficient yang qi are more vibrant, energetic, and healthy, making them less prone to illness. Conversely, a deficiency in yang qi leads to a decrease in vitality, making one more susceptible to diseases and fatigue. … Read more
The Eight Principles of Differentiation (Ba Gang Bian Zheng) refer to the eight categories of syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Yin and Yang, Deficiency and Excess, Exterior and Interior, Cold and Heat. This is the fundamental framework for syndrome differentiation in TCM. As the saying goes, “To treat diseases, one must understand the eight … Read more
Among many patients with nodules, there are quite a few individuals with deficiencies in both Yin and Yang, and for this group, treatment cannot directly supplement Yang nor Yin. So, how should they be nourished? In my view, the spleen is the foundation of postnatal life, and the root cause of deficiencies in both Yin … Read more
In daily life, there are always some individuals who have poor health year-round. While everyone else is wearing short sleeves, they are still dressed in thick cotton clothing; during autumn and winter, they are often the first to put on thermal pants. This condition is what we commonly refer to as “Yang Deficiency Constitution” (yang … Read more
Yang deficiency manifests in numerous symptoms, making it difficult to list them all. To provide a clearer and more intuitive impression, we will simply enumerate 100 common symptoms for reference. Score one point for each symptom you identify; how many points can you accumulate? 1. Pale complexion, pale lips, pale eyelids, and excessive clear saliva. 2. Dull … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as a treasure of the Chinese nation, has a long history and profound depth. In the diagnostic system of TCM, the inquiry of cold and heat is regarded as an extremely important aspect, embodying profound medical wisdom and philosophical thought.The changes in all things on Earth follow the laws of spring … Read more
Characteristics of the Deep PulseToday, we will learn about the pulse pattern classified as anomalous pulse types—the deep pulse (chen mai).1. Characteristics of the Deep Pulse:“Weak on lifting, strong on pressing.”The sensation of the deep pulse under the fingers is that the pulse is not prominent when taken superficially, but becomes increasingly noticeable with medium … Read more
Recently, I have been studying pulse diagnosis and recording my insights as they come. Instructor: Ben Cao Shu Xiang 1.Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) Floating Pulse is felt with light contact on the skin; it is the primary pulse of the Cun (寸) position, which is normally a floating pulse. Floating pulse is also the pulse … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us ■ Professional content for medical professionals only, please do not operate on your own! Introduction: In clinical practice, a dark purple tongue generally symbolizes blood stasis, but Yang deficiency can also lead to a dark purple tongue. How can we distinguish whether the dark purple tongue is primarily due … Read more
When we observe a pale tongue, our first thought is often of coldness. However, there is a type of pale tongue that is caused by blood deficiency. How do we differentiate between these two tongue appearances? In my experience, the key is to examine the sides of the tongue, particularly the liver and gallbladder areas. … Read more