Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe Source｜China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Written by｜Li Xiaoling, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine; Liang Yonglin, Shenzhen University Affiliated South China Hospital; Wu Yuhong △China Traditional Chinese Medicine News, March 24, 2023, Page 7 Pulse diagnosis is a method where practitioners use their fingers or palms to touch, feel, … Read more
Qi represents Yang, while blood represents Yin. Qi symbolizes masculinity, and blood symbolizes femininity; both are indispensable. However, today we will focus solely on blood. This is because blood has a more direct impact on women, influencing their complexion, skin tone, hair quality, and overall femininity, all of which are closely related to blood! 1. … Read more
Typical Case Aunt Zhang has long suffered from gout. During another gout attack, with unbearable pain in her knee and ankle and ineffective painkillers, she sought treatment from Associate Chief Physician Zeng Wenbi in the Rehabilitation Department. After a detailed examination, Dr. Zeng proposed a fire needle treatment plan, performing fire needle puncture and bloodletting … Read more
The Historical Origins of the Nine Needles—The Names of the Nine Needles Chinese medical practitioners created the “Nine Needles” over two thousand years ago. According to legend, “Fuxi created the Nine Needles.” Early existing literature, such as the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) and Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot), provide detailed records and discussions on … Read more
Today, let’s talk about acupuncture, specifically fine needling. Every era is great, and now is a particularly great time, with the convergence of thoughts from both ancient and modern times. Acupuncture is also continuously being inherited and developed. In ancient times, medicine was divided into two schools: the medical classics (医经家) and the medical prescriptions … Read more
ANGELICAE SINENSIS RADIX Angelica Sinensis Source This product is the dried root of the plant Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. Related Names Angelica, Whole Angelica, Qin Gui, Qin Angelica, Western Angelica, Wine Angelica, Fried Angelica, Root of Angelica, Body of Angelica, Tail of Angelica, Beard of Angelica, Dry Angelica, Sweet White, … Read more
1. Origin and Development of Tui Na Therapy The origin of Tui Na therapy can be traced back to ancient times. In the “Su Wen: On the Appropriate Methods and Formulas” it is clearly recorded: “The central region is flat and moist, which is why all things are born from it. The people eat a … Read more
The bloodletting therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history, originating in ancient times, established during the Qin and Han dynasties, developed in the Tang and Song dynasties, refined during the Jin and Yuan dynasties, matured in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and became active after the establishment of the People’s Republic of … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow Seven Emotions refer to the seven types of emotional changes: joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock. The Seven Emotions are closely related to the functional activities of the internal organs, categorized under the five internal organs, represented by joy, anger, thought, sadness, and fear, collectively known … Read more
Slippery Pulse Authors: Li Shimao, Tian Shuxiao (1) Pulse Characteristics The slippery pulse is characterized by a smooth and flowing sensation, akin to pearls rolling, moving forward and then retreating. The “Pulse Classic” states: “Moving forward and retreating, flowing smoothly and turning, resembling the number of beats.” (2) Similar Pulses Both slippery and rapid pulses … Read more