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Understanding the Concept of Exogenous Diseases: How to Avoid Confusion for TCM Learners

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Understanding the Concept of Exogenous Diseases: How to Avoid Confusion for TCM Learners

Copyright Statement:This article is original and first published on the WeChat public account: Xiao Xiangru Channel (ID: xiaoxiangru0011). Respecting knowledge and labor, it can be reproduced without authorization, but please be sure to indicate the original author. Yesterday, I discussed the TCM nomenclature for COVID-19, which involved many concepts of exogenous diseases. Today, I want … Read more

The Concept of Exterior Syndrome Does Not Equal Early Stage of Exogenous Disease

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The Concept of Exterior Syndrome Does Not Equal Early Stage of Exogenous Disease

Copyright Statement: This article is original and first published on the WeChat public account: TCM Xiao Xiangru (ID: xiaoxiangru0011). Respecting knowledge and labor, it can be reproduced without authorization, but please be sure to indicate the original author. Exterior syndrome (Biao Zheng) is one of the most common concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), originating … Read more

The Cold and Heat in TCM: Causes, Mechanisms, Symptoms, and Medicinal Properties

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The Cold and Heat in TCM: Causes, Mechanisms, Symptoms, and Medicinal Properties

Source｜China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Author｜Zhu Guang, Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine The concepts of cold and heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are abstracted from specific phenomena, reflecting the interaction between the human body and material or environmental factors. Therefore, understanding cold and heat cannot be based solely on quantitative indicators but should … Read more

A Brief History of Gua Sha

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A Brief History of Gua Sha

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

Understanding the Characteristics and Treatment of Exterior Syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Characteristics and Treatment of Exterior Syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Exterior SyndromesXiao Xiangru1. Definition of Exterior SyndromesThe definition of exterior syndrome can be stated as follows: Exterior syndrome is a clinical manifestation caused by the invasion of cold pathogens into the muscle layer, which constrains the defensive qi (wei qi).According to this definition, it is impossible for exterior syndromes to arise from other causes, … Read more

Understanding the Classics: Key Insights from the “Shang Han Lun” (Collector’s Edition)

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Understanding the Classics: Key Insights from the "Shang Han Lun" (Collector's Edition)

Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth 1. Year of Compilation: Late Eastern Han Dynasty. Author: Zhang Ji, courtesy name Zhongjing. Total: Ten volumes, twenty-two sections, one hundred and twelve formulas. 2. First Compilation; Wei-Jin Wang Shuhe was the first to correct it; Song Dynasty Lin Yi was the … Read more

The Distinct Benefits of Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger: Choosing the Right Ginger for Health Before the Dog Days of Summer

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The Distinct Benefits of Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger: Choosing the Right Ginger for Health Before the Dog Days of Summer

“Eating radishes in winter and ginger in summer, no need for a doctor’s prescription.” This is a widely circulated saying, and the method of using fresh ginger for health has a long history. As early as the Spring and Autumn period, the “Analects of Confucius” mentioned that “ginger should not be omitted from meals,” recording … Read more

Reviving Yang Qi: Zhang Zhongjing’s Timeless Formula for Warming the Body and Dispelling Cold

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Reviving Yang Qi: Zhang Zhongjing's Timeless Formula for Warming the Body and Dispelling Cold

Reviving Yang Qi, Reviving Life! Reviving Cold Qi, Reviving Illness! Today, Dr. Qu teaches you how to warm your Yang Qi and dispel cold from your body. “The greatest treasure of heaven is this one round red sun; the greatest treasure of man is this one breath of true Yang.” When the sun is gone, … Read more

Understanding Yang Qi: Differences in Supporting, Warming, and Unblocking Yang

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Understanding Yang Qi: Differences in Supporting, Warming, and Unblocking Yang

Yang Qi is the essence of life; it is a manifestation of Yang energy. Therefore, Yang Qi is crucial for our health, and nurturing it is essential for both wellness and healing. Only by understanding the significance of Yang Qi can we avoid unnecessary depletion of our vital energy. Through our efforts, we hope to … Read more

Causes of Misdiagnosis in the Early Stage of Exogenous Diseases (Part 1)

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Causes of Misdiagnosis in the Early Stage of Exogenous Diseases (Part 1)

Copyright Statement: This article is original and first published on the WeChat public account: Xiao Xiangru Channel (ID: xiaoxiangru0011). Respecting knowledge and labor, it can be reproduced without authorization, but please be sure to indicate the original author. The fundamental reason for misdiagnosis in the early stage of exogenous diseases is the inability to accurately … Read more