Promoting knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and enhancing TCM culture TCM emphasizes the balance of Yin and Yang There is a famous saying in TCM: “When the righteous Qi is within, evil cannot invade.” This means that as long as the Yin and Yang in our body are balanced, the righteous Qi can exist … Read more
Damp-Heat Accumulation (shī rè jiā xià) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that describes a pathological condition related to the invasion of damp-heat evil qi. In TCM, the human body is divided into three regions: the upper jiao (shàng jiāo), which primarily includes the heart and lungs; the middle jiao (zhōng jiāo), which … Read more
Today, let’s discuss the common issue of Spleen-Stomach damp-heat. Many people wake up in the morning with halitosis, and when looking in the mirror, they notice a thick, greasy, yellow or white tongue coating. This may indicate Spleen-Stomach damp-heat. The Spleen and Stomach are located in the middle of the body; when there is heat, … Read more
Kidney deficiency is one of the most taboo terms for men, as it not only involves personal privacy but also relates to a person’s dignity. “Nine out of ten men have deficiency” has been a common saying throughout history, indicating that kidney deficiency is a prevalent condition among men. However, very few actually seek medical … Read more
Excessive sexual activity, excessive masturbation, prolonged deficiency of Spleen Yang, and insufficient Kidney Yang can all lead to Kidney Yang deficiency, which is a common clinical issue related to kidney deficiency. Insomnia is also a frequent symptom in daily life. Some people find it difficult to fall asleep for a long time at night, or … Read more
The younger generation of white-collar workers often work overtime and stay up late, leading to various health issues, especially among women. What are the symptoms of blood deficiency? What does TCM say about the causes of blood deficiency? Let’s explore this further. Why Does Blood Deficiency Occur? TCM Methods for Regulating Blood Deficiency Cause 1: … Read more
Miss Zhang, 24 years old, experiences heat in her palms and soles during the summer, often feels thirsty, and has a flushed face and dizziness in the afternoon heat. Sister Tan, 45 years old, has similar issues, including dry mouth, dry eyes, irritability, and poor sleep, making it difficult for her to fall asleep. Director … Read more
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the deficiency of Yang Qi in the spleen and stomach, accompanied by an excess of Yin and cold. This condition includes both Spleen Yang Deficiency and Stomach Yang Deficiency (some consider it solely as Spleen Yang Deficiency), … Read more
Blood stasis (xue yu) is a syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It refers to the stagnation of blood flow. The blood stasis syndrome can be seen in many diseases. Whenever the blood that deviates from its normal path cannot dissipate in time, or when blood flow is obstructed and accumulates in the meridians or … Read more
The causes of blood stasis (xue yu) are varied, so what are the general characteristics of blood stasis? How should it be regulated? There are many methods to improve blood stasis, but it does not mean that anything can be used to improve it. Blood stasis, as a common condition, may be a sequela of … Read more