The Relationship Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels What knowledge does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer for health preservation? TCM has a long history in our country, and Chinese herbal medicine is a pathway for health preservation. Below, I will share insights on the five organs and six bowels and their interrelationships, which health … Read more
The Relationship Between the Five Zang Organs and Six Fu Organs What knowledge does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer for health preservation? TCM has a long history in our country, and Chinese herbal medicine is a pathway for health preservation. In TCM, the term “Zang-Fu” is used to collectively refer to the internal organs of … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is well known that the liver (Gan 肝) and gallbladder (Dan 胆) are interrelated, as are the heart (Xin 心) and small intestine (Xiao Chang 小肠), the spleen (Pi 脾) and stomach (Wei 胃), the lungs (Fei 肺) and large intestine (Da Chang 大肠), and the kidneys (Shen 肾) … Read more
Note:This public account publishes articles sourced from the internet, which have reference value for clinical diagnosis and can facilitate future research. Guidelines for Differentiating Syndromes of Internal Organs 1. Differentiation of syndromes based on internal organs: This method analyzes and summarizes the physiological functions and pathological manifestations of the internal organs, combining the Eight Principles, … Read more
Question How are the ‘Five Sounds’ in auscultation used for diagnosis? Ouyang Qi The pronunciation of a person must be coordinated between the mouth, tongue, lips, and teeth to be accurate. Therefore, the “Lingshu: Worry and Anger Without Words” states: “The entire mouth is the door of sound; the lips are the fan of sound; … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four diagnostic methods of “Observation,” “Listening,” “Inquiry,” and “Palpation” reflect the subtlety of TCM in understanding the internal state from external signs.Listening diagnosis includes hearing sounds and smelling odors. How can one determine a person’s health condition by listening to their voice?By the end of this article, you will … Read more
Facial Diagnosis is a part of the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory developed over thousands of years, and is one of the four diagnostic methods in TCM: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. A healthy person’s face should be clean, with a rosy and lustrous complexion. Newborns typically have clean faces; however, as time … Read more
1. Liver (Gallbladder):The liver opens to the eyes; individuals with poor liver and gallbladder health often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. The health of the liver and gallbladder is reflected in the nails; when the liver and gallbladder are healthy, the immune system is strong, and the nails are … Read more
Gan (Liver): The liver opens to the eyes. Individuals with poor liver and gallbladder health often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. Its manifestation is seen in the nails; a healthy liver and gallbladder usually result in smooth, shiny, and strong nails. Otherwise, nails may become brittle, prone to breakage, … Read more
Liver:The liver opens to the eyes; individuals with poor liver and gallbladder function often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. The health of the liver and gallbladder is reflected in the nails; when the liver and gallbladder are healthy, the immune system is strong, and the nails tend to be … Read more