The concept of Yin and Yang is extensively used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), so understanding the meaning of “Yin” and “Yang” is essential for studying TCM. The Balance and Imbalance of Yin and Yang The balance of Yin and Yang is a traditional Chinese concept that can be used to explain various phenomena, not … Read more
Classification of Constitution: The Simplicity of the Great Way Yin and Yang are the principles of heaven and earth. Observing color and feeling the pulse, one must first distinguish Yin and Yang. The concepts of Yin-Yang and deficiency-excess are the overarching principles. The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) has long established a classification of … Read more
八纲辨证 (Bāi gāng biàn zhèng) is the overarching framework for various diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Eight Principles of Diagnosis involve analyzing and identifying the symptoms of diseases, which is a primary process and method for understanding and diagnosing illnesses. 辨 (biàn) means to distinguish or analyze, while 证 (zhèng) refers to … Read more
Comprehensive Guide to the Eight Principles of Diagnosis1. Concept1. Eight Principles: Refers to the eight diagnostic principles: Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, Excess, Yin, Yang.2. Eight Principles Diagnosis: This is the process by which a physician uses the theory of the Eight Principles to analyze and synthesize various clinical data obtained through observation, listening, questioning, … Read more
The Eight Principles (Ba Gang) Diagnosis is a fundamental method of diagnosis. It utilizes the eight principles of Yin-Yang, Exterior-Interior, Cold-Heat, and Deficiency-Excess to analyze and summarize disease patterns, providing a basis for treatment. The Exterior-Interior principle distinguishes the depth of the disease location; Cold-Heat differentiates the nature of the disease; Deficiency-Excess identifies the strength … Read more
In the process of disease development, the excess or deficiency of pathogenic and righteous qi changes with the progression of the condition, leading to transformations in the pathogenesis. The transformation between deficiency and excess mainly includes: excess leading to deficiency, deficiency leading to excess, mixed deficiency and excess, true deficiency and false excess, and true … Read more
Daily TCM Insights at 11:30 AM Authoritative knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine If you like it, please give me a star Editor’s Note In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the principle of differentiation of syndromes is crucial. The symptoms and signs of the body serve as important evidence in this differentiation. However, did you know that … Read more
“To know by observation is called spirit, to know by hearing is called sage, to know by inquiry is called skill, to know by palpation is called clever.” Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes the integration of the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. When discussing TCM diagnosis, one must mention the Ten Questions … Read more
Yin-Yang SectionIn diagnosing and treating diseases, one must first examine Yin-Yang, as it is the guiding principle of medicine. If Yin-Yang is not understood, how can treatment be accurate? Although the medical path is complex, it can be summarized in one phrase: Yin-Yang. Therefore, symptoms have Yin-Yang, pulses have Yin-Yang, and medicines have Yin-Yang. In … Read more
First, it is important to understand how diseases arise: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the occurrence and changes of diseases are complex. In general, insufficient Zheng Qi (正气, vital energy) is the fundamental cause of disease, while pathogenic factors (邪气, xie qi) are the conditions for disease onset. When pathogenic factors invade the body, … Read more