Dysphagia (噎膈, yē gé) is a condition characterized by difficulty swallowing due to dryness of the esophagus and narrowing of the esophagus and cardia, leading to food obstruction and, in severe cases, inability to swallow food into the stomach, with vomiting as the primary clinical manifestation. “Yē” refers to obstruction during swallowing, while “gé” indicates … Read more
Read articles in the morning, and check comments in the evening. Pin the TCM Book Club at the top, click the blue text above. TCM Book Club Issue 1724 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction：“For those who use needles, if there is deficiency, fill it; if there is fullness, drain it; … Read more
10 Common Medicinal Dishes for Hypertension of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Type Hypertension can occur in individuals with different constitutions. Among hypertensive patients, some may have Yang deficiency, Qi stagnation, Phlegm-dampness, or Blood stasis constitutions, among others. Therefore, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dietary therapy for hypertension emphasizes tailored treatment based on individual constitution, … Read more
On December 9, 2021, the patient, Ms. Zhang, a 44-year-old female, has suffered from insomnia for fifteen years, relying on sleeping pills daily. She sought treatment at the clinic of a TCM practitioner through a friend’s recommendation. The patient presented with a sallow complexion, palpitations, dizziness, irritability, abdominal distension, poor appetite, lower abdominal heaviness, and … Read more
In the late Qing Dynasty, the Confucian master and modern poet Yu Pingbo’s great-grandfather, Yu Quyuan, who was a teacher of Zhang Taiyan and Wu Changshuo, and the author of the TCM literature “Neijing Bianyan,” once said: “When someone at home catches a slight cold, they firmly believe in the Gua Sha method, using a … Read more
Introduction: Xiangling Pill, derived from the “Jisheng Fang” (Prescriptions for Benefiting Life), is primarily used to treat the accumulation of Qi and blood stasis. In modern clinical practice, it is commonly used for treating uterine fibroids, breast hyperplasia, breast fibromas, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and excessive menstrual bleeding associated with Qi stagnation and blood stasis. Formula Song: … Read more
The Seven Emotions as Causes of Internal Injury The seven emotions refer to joy, anger, worry, contemplation, sadness, fear, and shock, which are normal emotional activities and represent the human mind’s response to external stimuli. The seven emotions are closely related to the functional activities of the body’s organs. They are categorized under the five … Read more
Daily TCM Insights at 11:30 AM Authoritative knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine If you like it, please give me a star Editor’s Note In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the principle of differentiation of syndromes is crucial. The symptoms and signs of the body serve as important evidence in this differentiation. However, did you know that … Read more
Hua Mai (滑脉), or “slippery pulse,” is one of the pulse patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis. It refers to a pulse that feels smooth and flowing, resembling pearls rolling on a jade plate. When three fingers are placed on the patient’s cun (寸), guan (关), and chi (尺) positions, the pulse beats … Read more
Comprehensive TCM Classics >>>【TCM Treasure】 Mobile App: Free Download + Free Use The deep pulse (沉脉, chén mài) has two meanings: one refers to its location, which is characterized by being felt only upon heavy pressure to the bones and muscles, regardless of its size, speed, or strength; the other refers to a specific type … Read more