The various ambiguities regarding the nature of Qigong can be attributed to different understandings of the “Qi” in Qigong. So, what exactly is the “Qi” in Qigong? The author believes that the “Qi” in Qigong refers to true Qi, also known as Zheng Qi (正气). It includes the natural Qi and the subtle Qi within … Read more
Introduction to Gua Sha Gua Sha is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, using materials such as ox horn or jade to scrape the skin in relevant areas to achieve the purpose of unblocking the meridians. Gua Sha is a simple operation and is one of the traditional natural therapies in China. However, Gua … Read more
Moxibustion is one of the simple and effective health preservation methods, highly regarded by physicians throughout history due to its precise therapeutic effects.The moxibustion technique can supplement fire and assist yang, support the zheng qi (正气, vital energy), and invigorate the spirit. The zheng qi in our body serves as a powerful barrier protecting us … Read more
In spring, the weather fluctuates between warm and cold, and the wind is a dominant factor, which is also a season when pathogens proliferate. After a winter of depletion, the body’s Yang Qi is still not fully restored and remains in a relatively weak state. This is especially true for individuals with inherently weak constitutions; … Read more
The basic concepts of the Six Qi, Six Evils, and Five Pathogenic Factors: 1. Six Qi and Six Evils (1) Six Qi: The so-called Six Qi, also known as the Six Origins, refers to the six normal climatic conditions of wind (feng), cold (han), heat (shu), dampness (shi), dryness (zao), and fire (huo). The changes … Read more
XuShiHanRe What are they and what are their characteristics? The four seasons of Yin and Yang are the foundation of all things. Thus, the sage nurtures Yang in spring and summer, and nurtures Yin in autumn and winter, to follow its roots, therefore, they rise and fall with the growth of all things. To go … Read more
Xu (虚) and Shi (实) refer to the nature of pathological changes and are extremely important in differential diagnosis. Thus, Xu indicates supplementation, while Shi indicates purging, which are essential methods for diagnosis and treatment; supplementation leads to Shi, and purging leads to Xu, which are the inevitable results of accurate diagnosis and treatment. However, … Read more
Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Ancient texts on classical formulas tell classic stories… The 《Shang Han Lun》 (Treatise on Cold Damage) written by Zhang Zhongjing in the Eastern Han Dynasty creatively summarizes the complex symptoms and their evolution of exogenous diseases, proposing three treatment principles of exterior and interior priority, providing a universal … Read more
Exterior and Interior are two fundamental concepts used to differentiate the location of disease, whether it is external or internal, superficial or deep. Exterior and interior are relative concepts. For example, the skin is considered exterior while the muscles and bones are considered interior; the organs (zang) and bowels (fu) are also relative, with the … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Study of TCM Introduction: Today we introduce the “String Pulse”. The string pulse has two main characteristics: first, it is tense and stable, with a significant tension, referred to as “straight as a string”. 1Generally speaking, it represents a pulse associated with … Read more