Li Shizhen in the Compendium of Materia Medica states: “Mugwort leaves draw on the true fire of the sun, which can restore the original Yang. Taking it will dispel the three Yin and eliminate all cold and dampness, transforming the killing energy into harmony. Moxibustion with it penetrates the meridians and treats hundreds of diseases, … Read more
The Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu), a pharmacological work, consists of fifty-two volumes, authored by Li Shizhen during the Ming Dynasty, published in 1590. The entire book contains over 1.9 million words, documenting 1,892 types of medicinal substances, compiling 11,096 medical prescriptions, and featuring 1,160 exquisite illustrations, categorized into 16 sections and 60 categories. … Read more
1. Insights on the Treatment Methods of “Shang Han Lun” Xin Zhike, Shaanxi Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine “Shang Han Lun” is written in a concise format, integrating theory, experience, and techniques. Its diagnostic and treatment methods rely on careful clinical observation, with its formulas and patterns rooted in the clinical practice of Traditional … Read more
The theory of “Correspondence between Heaven and Man” is a well-known concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It states that the human body and nature are an inseparable and interrelated whole, meaning that nature changes according to human activities, and the human body also changes with the changes in nature! As winter approaches and the … Read more
Our ancestors made a great discovery when they accidentally struck their bodies with stones—Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture. In ancient times, when people accidentally struck their bodies with sharp objects like stones or thorns, they experienced unexpected relief from pain. Thus, the ancients began to consciously use sharp stones to stimulate certain parts of the body … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasured heritage of the Chinese nation, developed over thousands of years of practice and transmission, possessing a unique theoretical system and rich clinical experience. In today’s world, which increasingly values health, TCM offers us a comprehensive and natural approach to health maintenance. 1 1. Basic Principles of TCM 1. … Read more
Moxibustion is one of the oldest medical practices in China, belonging to external physical therapies. It originated in ancient times and was formed during the Shang Dynasty, lasting for thousands of years.As stated in the “Bian Que Xin Shu”: “If a person moxibusts regularly when not ill, even if they do not achieve longevity, they … Read more
★ According to the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), it is recorded: “When medicine is ineffective and acupuncture cannot reach, moxibustion must be applied.” Moxibustion is a method that involves burning moxa (mugwort) or other medicinal substances on specific acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) on the body, utilizing the gentle heat of the moxa and … Read more
“Zheng qi cun nei, xie bu ke gan, xie zhi suo cou, qi bi xu” — Huangdi Neijing The human body is an organic whole, where the right qi (zheng qi) and evil qi (xie) interact, leading to a process of mutual reinforcement and weakening, ultimately resulting in one side prevailing over the other, akin … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Treatment Acupuncture is a method that employs unique techniques such as needling and moxibustion to achieve the prevention and treatment of diseases, with effects of harmonizing Yin and Yang, supporting the right Qi and expelling pathogenic factors, and unblocking the meridians. 1. Harmonizing Yin and Yang The occurrence of diseases fundamentally … Read more