What Does the Deep and Fine Pulse Indicate in TCM Diagnosis?

The ancient texts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provide rich discussions on pulse diagnosis. In the Yuan dynasty, Dai Qizong clearly proposed the pulse diagnosis concepts of “fen, he, ou, bi, lei”. Among these, “fen” refers to the understanding of a specific pulse pattern, while “he” refers to the elaboration of combined pulse patterns, known … Read more

Clinical Applications of Floating and Deep Pulses

Clinical Applications of Floating and Deep Pulses

Floating pulse (Fu Mai) is not commonly seen. It generally indicates exterior syndromes, which are referred to as Taiyang disease in the Shang Han Lun, including Taiyang wind and Taiyang cold. We might encounter floating pulses in cases of common colds, but this is rare because there are few individuals with a balanced constitution today. … Read more

The Four Treasures of TCM Diagnosis: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

The Four Treasures of TCM Diagnosis: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

绿疗讲堂 望、闻、问、切 In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosing diseases is not merely a matter of simple instrument testing and data analysis; it integrates profound medical wisdom and experience. TCM diagnosis emphasizes the “Four Examinations”: Observation (Wang), Listening (Wen), Inquiry (Wen), and Palpation (Qie). These four steps complement each other, providing doctors with … Read more

How to Treat Yang Deficiency?

How to Treat Yang Deficiency?

Many people consult Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners who diagnose them with Yang deficiency. Do you know that treating Yang deficiency is not simple? Let’s explore how TCM treats Yang deficiency. It is important to understand that warming Yang, tonifying Yang, and unblocking Yang are common methods for treating conditions related to Yang Qi. In … Read more

The Commonality of Yang Deficiency in Modern Individuals: A Primary Cause of Illness

The Commonality of Yang Deficiency in Modern Individuals: A Primary Cause of Illness

The causes of Yang deficiency are numerous. Some individuals are born with deficiencies and have weak constitutions; modern people often experience excessive fatigue, depleting their vital energy (zheng qi), extreme emotional states damaging their organs, and prolonged periods of recovery; irregular eating habits harm the spleen and stomach, leading to deficiency of qi and blood; … Read more

Yang Deficiency: The Root Cause of Modern Diseases

Yang Deficiency: The Root Cause of Modern Diseases

Yang deficiency has many characteristics, with a particular sensitivity to cold being a manifestation of weakened yang qi. In most cases, many people suffer from yang qi damage without realizing it, and instead, they are inexplicably troubled by common illnesses. If they frequently receive cold antibiotic treatments as a result, it is akin to adding … Read more

Differentiation of Yin Deficiency and Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Differentiation of Yin Deficiency and Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

When encountering a symptom, the first step is to determine whether it is a heat syndrome or a cold syndrome. Heat syndromes are divided into Yang excess and Yin deficiency, while cold syndromes are divided into Yang deficiency and Yin excess. There are four pure personality types and seven mixed personality types: Yang excess with … Read more

Cupping Therapy: A Path to Recovery!

Cupping Therapy: A Path to Recovery!

Question:How can I receive articles like this every day?? Just click on the blue text above the arrow! 1. Cold – Cupping Therapy Points Treatment 2. Frequent Colds, Bronchitis – Cupping Therapy Points Treatment 3. Emphysema, Asthma – Cupping Therapy Points Treatment 4. Gastroenteritis – Cupping Therapy Points Treatment 5. Stomach Disorders – Cupping Therapy … Read more