Understanding Disease Differentiation in TCM: The Eight Principles – Deficiency and Excess

Understanding Disease Differentiation in TCM: The Eight Principles - Deficiency and Excess

The differentiation of deficiency and excess can identify the strength of the body’s vital energy and the severity of pathogenic factors. Deficiency refers to the weakness of vital energy, which is the fundamental substance for the physiological activities and maintenance of the body’s organs, such as insufficient qi (气), xue (血), and jinye (津液); excess … Read more

The Difference Between Real and False Pulses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Difference Between Real and False Pulses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), if you can distinguish between xū (deficiency) and shí (excess), the effects will be very significant, leading to an improvement in the condition. However, many people cannot accurately identify true deficiency and excess, which can be quite frustrating.In fact, after feeling pulses for so long, I cannot claim to be … Read more

The Impact of Yin-Yang Balance on Quality of Life: The Dangers of Yin Deficiency and the Need for Timely Improvement

The Impact of Yin-Yang Balance on Quality of Life: The Dangers of Yin Deficiency and the Need for Timely Improvement

It is well known that the fundamental theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is “Yin-Yang balance.” When this balance is disrupted, whether there is excess Yin and deficiency of Yang, or excess Yang and deficiency of Yin, various health issues can arise. Those who have consulted a TCM practitioner may have heard the terms “Yin … Read more

Top Ten Blood-Nourishing Foods for a Healthy Glow Every Day

Top Ten Blood-Nourishing Foods for a Healthy Glow Every Day

In daily life, many people struggle with insufficient qi and xue (blood). Symptoms such as pale complexion, cold hands and feet, and easy fatigue are all manifestations of this condition. Today, we will introduce the top ten blood-nourishing foods that can help you improve your health and achieve a rosy complexion through dietary adjustments. Red … Read more

Essential Health Secrets of the Five Organs for Middle-Aged Individuals: Priceless Wisdom for Lifelong Benefits!

Essential Health Secrets of the Five Organs for Middle-Aged Individuals: Priceless Wisdom for Lifelong Benefits!

The key to health lies in harmonizing the wǔ zàng (五脏, Five Organs) and aligning with the changing seasons, nurturing the body through natural means. One must learn to restrain desires, avoiding reckless behavior, to protect the essence of life. With harmony among the wǔ zàng, the qì (气, vital energy) and xuè (血, blood) … Read more

Spring Health: 5 Medicinal Dishes to Warm the Lungs and Boost Qi

Spring Health: 5 Medicinal Dishes to Warm the Lungs and Boost Qi

—Recording the Healer’s Sentiment, Sharing Health Knowledge— Long press to identify the QR code to follow Learn more information Recently, the fruit channel’s “Shang Shi” has been popular, showcasing innovative and colorful dishes that cleverly incorporate traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine, both nourishing and delicious, truly tantalizing a large audience! In spring, all things revive, and … Read more

How to Choose Among Five Types of Lung Moistening Syrups? A Summary of Their Advantages

How to Choose Among Five Types of Lung Moistening Syrups? A Summary of Their Advantages

1. Run Fei Gao (Lung Moistening Syrup) Main Ingredients: Laiyang Pear Syrup, Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Zhi Huang Qi (Honey-fried Astragalus), Zi Wan (Aster), Bai Bu (Stemona), Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria). Functions and Indications: Moistens the lungs and benefits Qi, stops cough and resolves phlegm. Used for lung deficiency with weak Qi, chest tightness, chronic cough … Read more