cold congestion and qi stagnation

The Benefits of Cupping: Different Colors of Cupping Marks Reflect Various Health Conditions, Do You Know?

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The Benefits of Cupping: Different Colors of Cupping Marks Reflect Various Health Conditions, Do You Know?

Cupping therapy is a popular health maintenance method today. In recent years, many well-known athletes abroad have become fascinated with this “mysterious Eastern power.” Cupping can eliminate cold and dampness, unblock meridians, disperse blood stasis, promote qi and blood circulation, reduce swelling and pain, and expel toxins and heat. It plays a role in adjusting … Read more

The Impact of Emotions on Health: More Significant than External Factors

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The Impact of Emotions on Health: More Significant than External Factors

Source: NSBL Everyone experiences the seven emotions and six desires throughout their lives. The body is often subtly influenced by emotions; with careful observation, one can see numerous instances where emotions affect health. For example, when a person is nervous, some may experience sweaty palms, others may frequently need to use the restroom, and some … Read more

Reflections on Moxibustion: A Monthly Journal

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Reflections on Moxibustion: A Monthly Journal

The energy of the ocean should not be underestimated. Returning from the sea, I continue to work in a state of relaxed joy and self-awareness. Every day, I maintain a calm mind and read scriptures, understanding the functions of ai jiu (moxibustion) on a more subtle level. Yin qi (Yin energy), Yang qi (Yang energy), … Read more

Xian Pulse: The Secrets of Liver Wind and Disease Patterns in Pulse Diagnosis

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Xian Pulse: The Secrets of Liver Wind and Disease Patterns in Pulse Diagnosis

In the complex system of pulse diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is notable for its unique characteristics and broad range of associated diseases. The “Body Image Song” (体象歌), “Main Disease Song” (主病歌), and “Combined Pulse Song” (兼脉歌) provide different perspectives on the Xian Pulse, offering key insights into the … Read more

Interpretation of Xian Pulse in Binhuh Pulse Studies

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Interpretation of Xian Pulse in Binhuh Pulse Studies

Xian Pulse Introduction: The Xian pulse (弦脉) is one of the most common pulse types associated with liver, gallbladder, spleen, and stomach diseases. The Xian pulse primarily indicates liver disorders, often related to liver and gallbladder diseases, pain syndromes, fluid retention, and conditions mixed with cold and heat pathogens. Regarding the main diseases associated with … Read more

The Eight Major Pulse Types: The String Pulse

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The Eight Major Pulse Types: The String Pulse

Hello everyone, I am Bao Yanju. Today I will share with you the Eight Major Pulse Types, focusing on the String Pulse. The String Pulse is characterized by being straight and long, resembling a plucked string. Its pulse shape is straight and elongated, with a relatively strong pulse force and a firm pulse channel. When … Read more

Sublingual Bloodletting to Alleviate Heart Meridian Stagnation

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Sublingual Bloodletting to Alleviate Heart Meridian Stagnation

Click the blue text to follow us Sublingual Bloodletting Treatment for Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Syndrome Patient: Ms. Fan, 52 years old. Initial Consultation on February 21, 2022. Chief complaint: Chest tightness after exercise for over 3 months. Observation: Patient appears in fair spirits, slightly overweight, complexion dark, tongue red, sublingual veins appear purple. … Read more

Differentiation of Pulse Patterns in Warm Diseases: Deep Pulse and Slow Pulse

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Differentiation of Pulse Patterns in Warm Diseases: Deep Pulse and Slow Pulse

Differentiation of Pulse Patterns in Warm Diseases: Deep Pulse and Slow Pulse Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) is a term referring to the location of the pulse, symbolizing the disease’s entry into the blood level. From the perspective of Wei Qi (Defensive Qi), Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi), and blood, it represents the final stage of warm … Read more

Understanding the Pulse: The Deep Pulse (Chen Mai)

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Understanding the Pulse: The Deep Pulse (Chen Mai)

The deep pulse (沉脉, Chen Mai) has two meanings, similar to the floating pulse (浮脉, Fu Mai): one is a conceptual location. Any pulse that can only be felt by pressing down to the bones, regardless of its size, speed, strength, or weakness, is termed deep; the other refers to the deep pulse as a … Read more

In-Depth Discussion on the Deep Pulse and Its Associated Pulses (Part One)

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In-Depth Discussion on the Deep Pulse and Its Associated Pulses (Part One)

In-Depth Discussion on the Deep Pulse and Its Associated Pulses (Part One) 【Deep Pulse (Li Mai)】 The deep pulse represents internal conditions, regardless of whether they are heat or cold, excess or deficiency; as long as it is an internal condition, the following pulse patterns will inevitably appear. 【Deep Pulse (Chen Mai)】 1. Definition and … Read more