Deficiency of Zheng Qi

Application of the Theory of Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil in Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Breast Cancer

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Application of the Theory of Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil in Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Breast Cancer

Click the blue text to follow us Breast cancer has the highest incidence rate among malignant tumors in women, and its incidence is on the rise year by year. Currently, the treatment of breast cancer has formed a multidisciplinary treatment model mainly consisting of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, and endocrine therapy. Although various … Read more

Nursing in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Pathogenic Factors

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Nursing in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Pathogenic Factors

Nursing in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Pathogenic Factors, Dietary and Medicinal Supplements, Regulating Mental and Emotional States, Balancing Activity and Rest. The process of disease, in a certain sense, is a struggle between the zheng qi (正气, Right Qi) and xie qi (邪气, Pathogenic Qi). When the pathogenic factors prevail, … Read more

The Timeless Formula for Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens: Ren Shen Bai Du San

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The Timeless Formula for Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens: Ren Shen Bai Du San

Taiji Luo Wan Xiang Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Decoction to Overcome Pathogenic Factors) is hailed as the “first formula for strengthening the body and expelling pathogens” and is a brilliant gem in TCM treatment. It effectively addresses common ailments such as colds, coughs, and viral infections, along with many lesser-known benefits. Ren Shen … Read more

Strengthening the Body’s Vital Energy: Key to TCM Preventive Health

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Strengthening the Body's Vital Energy: Key to TCM Preventive Health

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source｜China Traditional Chinese Medicine NewsText丨 Zhao Jianyong, Center for Chinese Studies and Intercultural Research, Tianjin Academy of Social SciencesAs our country enters a new model of epidemic prevention, everyone should take responsibility for their own health and be the direct beneficiaries. Winter is the peak season for respiratory … Read more

A Brief Discussion on ‘Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil’

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A Brief Discussion on 'Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil'

​​Recently, a female patient from another province contacted me via WeChat. She had been suffering from a persistent cough for about half a month due to an external invasion of wind-cold and consumption of cold foods. Despite taking numerous cough medications, the results were not significant, especially at night when her cough worsened to the … Read more

Fu Yang School: Warming Yang, Unblocking Meridians, Nourishing Yangming, Strengthening the Body, Expelling Pathogens, and Balancing Yin and Yang

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Fu Yang School: Warming Yang, Unblocking Meridians, Nourishing Yangming, Strengthening the Body, Expelling Pathogens, and Balancing Yin and Yang

“Fu Yang School” (扶阳派) is a therapeutic approach or school within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that primarily emphasizes the replenishment of Yang Qi (阳气) and the support of Yangming (阳明). In TCM theory, Yang Qi and Yin Qi (阴气) are the two fundamental aspects of human life activities, and their balance is crucial for maintaining … Read more

Is Qi in Qigong Material or Spiritual?

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Is Qi in Qigong Material or Spiritual?

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

Indications and Contraindications of Gua Sha

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Indications and Contraindications of Gua Sha

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

The Unique Therapeutic Approach of Moxibustion in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Unique Therapeutic Approach of Moxibustion in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Differences and Symptoms of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Differences and Symptoms of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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