Click the green button above to listen The Meridian System:According to the “Lingshu” (Spiritual Pivot) in the section on pulse measurement, “The meridians are internal, while the collaterals that branch out are external, and the branches of the collaterals are called ‘sun’ (孙).” This categorizes the pulses based on size and depth into “meridians,” “collaterals,” … Read more
The eight acupoints used in the Eight Methods of Flowing Treatment are known as the Eight Extraordinary Meridians Acupoints. The so-called eight meridians refer to the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are the “foundation of postnatal life,” and there is a saying that “injury to the spleen and stomach leads to the emergence of a hundred diseases.” The famous physician of the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Jingyue, also proposed the view that “health preservation should prioritize the … Read more
Four, Yin and Yang Yin and Yang are the overarching principles of the Eight Principles of Diagnosis. In diagnosis, all diseases can be divided into two main aspects, Yin and Yang, based on the pathological nature of the clinical symptoms. Therefore, the “Su Wen: On the Correspondence of Yin and Yang” states: “A … Read more
Eight Principles Differentiation (Ba Gang Bian Zheng) The Eight Principles (Ba Gang) refer to Yin, Yang, Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, and Excess. They are one of the theoretical foundations for differentiation and treatment in TCM. Through the four examinations (inspection, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation), after gathering diagnostic information, we analyze and summarize various aspects … Read more
For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has diagnosed illnesses like an examination. The patient extends their hand before the doctor, who checks the pulse on the left and right wrists, examines the tongue coating, and repeatedly inquires about the patient’s symptoms and feelings. Then, the doctor articulates the patient’s condition clearly. If the … Read more
Inheriting Traditional Chinese Medicine culture and cultivating TCM talents We hope more people can share this with their friends, allowing every Chinese person to learn and understand TCM. 14 Common Pulse Types (1) Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) The pulse is superficial. It can be felt lightly, but pressing harder makes it slightly weaker. This pulse … Read more
Tongue diagnosis, also known as Wang She (望舌), is an important method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for understanding the physiological functions and pathological changes of the body through the observation of tongue characteristics. During tongue diagnosis, observations are made in the order of tip – middle – root – sides. First, examine the tongue … Read more
Everyone can quickly conduct a full-body check on themselves every day, and it’s free! How to do it? Just stick out your tongue in front of the mirror every morning before brushing your teeth and take a good look at it. Isn’t that super simple? Are you particularly curious about how to gaze at … Read more
Tongue diagnosis, also known as observing the tongue, is an important method for understanding the physiological functions and pathological changes of the body by observing the changes in the tongue’s appearance. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that “what is inside must manifest outside.” By observing a child’s tongue, one can determine the cause of illness; … Read more