Understanding Disease Differentiation in TCM: Yin-Yang Theory

Understanding Disease Differentiation in TCM: Yin-Yang Theory

The differentiation of Yin and Yang summarizes the categories of syndromes. Since Yin and Yang represent two opposing aspects of things, the nature of diseases and clinical symptoms can usually be classified into the categories of Yin or Yang: Yin-Yang differentiation is a fundamental method of diagnosis and serves as the overarching principle of the … Read more

Differentiation of Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Differentiation of Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Differentiation of Yin and Yang The differentiation of Yin and Yang is one of the specific contents of the Eight Principles differentiation (referring to the eight categories of syndromes: Yin and Yang, Exterior and Interior, Cold and Heat, Deficiency and Excess, which are the fundamental guidelines of TCM syndrome differentiation). The characteristic of the Eight … Read more

Understanding Your Body Constitution Through Tongue Coating Observation

Understanding Your Body Constitution Through Tongue Coating Observation

Promoting Traditional Culture, Inheriting the Essence Continuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The content of this article is extracted from national standard medical books, magazines, and newspapers, with specific sources at the end. The article title is the original title, and the content is extracted. There is no exaggeration, temptation, … Read more

Understanding Tongue Diagnosis in TCM: Insights into Health from Tongue Appearance (Part 2)

Understanding Tongue Diagnosis in TCM: Insights into Health from Tongue Appearance (Part 2)

Yesterday, we discussed the various sizes and shapes of tongues, as well as the different colors and thicknesses of the tongue coating that correspond to certain bodily symptoms. In this article, we will integrate these aspects to assess different symptoms corresponding to various constitutions and their corresponding treatment methods through comprehensive tongue diagnosis. 1. Typical … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Tongue Diagnosis and Associated Conditions in TCM

Comprehensive Guide to Tongue Diagnosis and Associated Conditions in TCM

Tongue Diagnosis is a simple and effective method for assisting in diagnosis and differentiation by observing the color and shape changes of the tongue. Tongue diagnosis is a key component of observation in TCM diagnostics. Next, a series of tongue images will be presented, please be prepared. (1) Pale Red Tongue 【Tongue Quality】Pale Red. 【Tongue … Read more

Understanding Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine for a Healthy Life Prevention First: A Combination of Prevention and Treatment Six Manifestations of Blood Stasis in the Body Three Indicators to Diagnose Blood Stasis 1Local Blood Stasis Syndrome The main symptoms include localized stabbing pain, tenderness upon pressure, and masses. Liver cirrhosis presents as a mass, known in TCM as … Read more

The Four Major Deficiencies in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Deficiency Leads to Laziness, Blood Deficiency Causes Dryness, Yin Deficiency Results in Heat, and Yang Deficiency Results in Cold – How to Adjust

The Four Major Deficiencies in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Deficiency Leads to Laziness, Blood Deficiency Causes Dryness, Yin Deficiency Results in Heat, and Yang Deficiency Results in Cold - How to Adjust

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are four major deficiencies: Qi Deficiency, Blood Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, and Yang Deficiency. Qi and blood are the roots of human life, while Yin and Yang are the foundation of health. Any deficiency in these areas indicates that the body is not in optimal health and requires supplementation. First … Read more

Understanding the Four Types of Deficiency in TCM: Qi, Blood, Yang, and Yin

Understanding the Four Types of Deficiency in TCM: Qi, Blood, Yang, and Yin

Qi deficiency, blood deficiency, Yang deficiency, and Yin deficiency—these four types of deficiency in the body, which one do you belong to? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches that Qi deficiency leads to dampness, blood deficiency leads to wind, Yang deficiency leads to cold, and Yin deficiency leads to fire. Today, we will discuss what to … Read more

Identifying Your Deficiency: Qi Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, Blood Deficiency, or Essence Deficiency?

Identifying Your Deficiency: Qi Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, Blood Deficiency, or Essence Deficiency?

This article guide Qi deficiency and Yang deficiency are similar yet distinct; this article teaches you to accurately identify and nurture your health. Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, Yin deficiency, Blood deficiency, and Essence deficiency are types of deficiencies that may require differentiation and identification for beginners. In the previous section on organ manifestations, we discussed … Read more

Understanding Deficiencies in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang

Understanding Deficiencies in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes the importance of syndrome differentiation and treatment. Without understanding which type of deficiency one belongs to, blindly supplementing can lead to symptoms such as heat excess and constipation, and in severe cases, can harm one’s health! Today, we will discuss the concepts of “deficiency” and “supplementation,” helping you identify your … Read more