In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis is akin to a profound hall of wisdom, where each pulse type serves as a delicate key that unlocks the mysteries of health and disease within the human body. Now, we will delve into the unique ‘whisperer’ known as the Chen Mai (Deep Pulse), which acts as a … Read more
In the treatment of stomach pain, ancient physicians often differentiated between deficiency and excess patterns. Deficiency patterns are mostly attributed to spleen and stomach weakness, with the main symptom being dull pain in the stomach area; excess patterns, on the other hand, can arise from various causes including external pathogens invading the stomach, irregular diet, … Read more
Cold and Heat are two fundamental concepts for differentiating the nature of diseases. Pathogenic factors can be classified into Yang and Yin pathogens, while the body’s righteous Qi can be divided into Yang Qi and Yin Fluids. Yang pathogens can cause disease by leading to an excess of Yang Qi and damage to Yin Fluids, … Read more
1. Characteristics of the Pulse According to the “Pulse Classic”: “When lifted, it is insufficient; when pressed, it is excessive.” In “Seeking the Truth of Pulse Theory”: “A deep pulse does not respond to light touch, but is felt with firm pressure.” As stated in “The Three Essentials of Diagnosis”: “A deep pulse does not … Read more