The Ren Meridian: Pathways and Clinical Applications

The Ren Meridian: Pathways and Clinical Applications

The Ren Meridian (Ren Mai) originates from the center of the womb, with its main trunk running along the anterior midline, connecting with the fourteen primary meridians and the Du Meridian (Du Mai), intersecting at the Taiyin Lung Meridian (Taiyin Fei Jing). The associated organs include the womb (which encompasses the Dan Tian, lower jiao, … Read more

Differences Between Spleen-Stomach Yang Deficiency and Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat

Differences Between Spleen-Stomach Yang Deficiency and Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat

Click the blue text above to follow us! Health preservation is based on not causing harm.The spleen and stomach are often considered together in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as the body’s qi and blood are derived from the transformation of food by the spleen and stomach. How can we distinguish between Spleen-Stomach Yang Deficiency (脾胃虚寒, … Read more

Acupoint Knowledge | Twelve Meridians: The Tian Shu Point of the Stomach Meridian

Acupoint Knowledge | Twelve Meridians: The Tian Shu Point of the Stomach Meridian

Warm Reminder This section aims to introduce the basic knowledge of acupoints in the human body, providing a fundamental understanding of them and a simple overview of their application in external therapies such as moxibustion, cupping, and guasha. Many acupoints have high risks associated with needling; therefore, non-professionals should not attempt needling operations! The Stomach … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Atractylodes

The Efficacy and Functions of Atractylodes

Providing you with knowledge on health and wellness Don’t forget to follow us to prevent losing us next time This herb is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is classified as a superior herb in the “Shen Nong’s Materia Medica”. Originally named “Zhu” (术), it was later differentiated into Bai Zhu (白术, White … Read more

Where Does Liver Qi Stagnation Occur?

Where Does Liver Qi Stagnation Occur?

Where Does Liver Qi Stagnation Occur? Original: TCM Expert Zhu Xuyang Hello, I am glad to answer your question. Liver Qi stagnation, also known as Liver Qi constraint (肝郁气滞, gan yu qi zhi), is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a common clinical syndrome. As the name suggests, Liver Qi stagnation refers to … Read more

Understanding Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Syndrome: Causes and Combined Treatment Strategies

Understanding Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Syndrome: Causes and Combined Treatment Strategies

Source: Combined Medication What is Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Syndrome Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Syndrome is a pathological condition characterized by the obstruction of the spleen by dampness, which over time transforms into heat, leading to the mutual accumulation of dampness and heat. It is primarily caused by the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach in transforming and transporting, … Read more

The Benefits of Pediatric Tuina: A Comprehensive Overview

The Benefits of Pediatric Tuina: A Comprehensive Overview

As parents, the greatest concern is often the health of their children. “When one child is sick, the whole family worries.” When a child falls ill, and refuses injections or medication, parents often feel flustered and helpless. In fact, when children are sick, besides medication and injections, there is a very healthy and natural therapy … Read more

Pediatric Tuina: Safeguarding Children’s Health

Pediatric Tuina: Safeguarding Children's Health

What is Pediatric Tuina? Pediatric Tuina (小儿推拿, xiǎo ér tuī ná) is a therapeutic technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves physical stimulation of acupuncture points through methods such as pushing, pressing, kneading, and pinching. It is classified as an external treatment method, and through a certain duration of acupoint massage, it can provide … Read more

Detailed Introduction to the New Nine Needles Acupuncture Techniques

Detailed Introduction to the New Nine Needles Acupuncture Techniques

Click the blue text above to follow us Fire Needle (1)The fire needle is developed from the “Ancient Nine Needles” technique, specifically the “Large Needle”. Fire needles are categorized into: single-headed fire needles, flat-headed fire needles, and multi-headed fire needles. The needles are primarily made of tungsten wire, which is high-temperature resistant, does not anneal, … Read more