TCM Book Club Issue 1972 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Moxibustion is widely known for tonifying Yang deficiency, but is it limited to this function? Can it be used for excess heat conditions? How should it be applied? How can we avoid harming Yin? Furthermore, how should we define the … Read more
What causes sweating during sleep? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is referred to as “night sweats” (dàohàn), characterized by abnormal sweating after falling asleep, which stops upon waking.Night sweats indicate a deficiency of Yin energy, which is cold, cool, and watery in nature, typical of Yin deficiency.When Yin is deficient, it cannot restrain Yang; … Read more
During this period, we have used eight articles to discuss the acupoint selection for moxibustion. These articles basically cover all the methods of acupoint therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which may be a bit overwhelming for those without a background in TCM.To help beginners who are new to moxibustion quickly get started and learn … Read more
In this fast-paced era, the term “health preservation” has surged in popularity, becoming a key phrase in people’s pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. From the office trend of Goji berry tea to the millions of views on short video platforms for Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade) exercises, and the nationwide participation in “Three … Read more
In ancient times, the sun was referred to as the Yang of Heaven, while moxibustion was called the Yang of Earth. The “moxibustion” therapy mentioned in the Huangdi Neijing was widely used during the Shang Dynasty. Moxa fire is pure Yang fire, capable of unblocking the three Yin and traversing the twelve meridians. What is … Read more
Wen Xiao Shu says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine more beautiful, interesting, and closer to lifeMany people enjoy moxibustion; did you know that summer is the best season for it? Why is that?In summer, the Yang energy of heaven and earth is very abundant, and moxibustion is also a way to replenish Yang energy. When Yang … Read more
Do you often find yourself in this situation:struggling to get out of bed in the morning, feeling drowsy in the afternoon,relying on coffee to keep you going, yet feeling more tired with each cup? Don’t worry, today I recommend a “natural energy booster”——Moxibustion! It can not only make yourenergy levels soar,but also help youbreak free … Read more
Knowledge and action transmit moxibustion, cultivating oneself to help others; click to follow,updated every night at 20:30 Along the midline of the human back, simply put, from the cervical vertebrae to the coccyx, runs the Governing Vessel (Dù Mài), which governs the yang energy of the entire body. The ancients referred to it as the … Read more
In daily life, experiencing heat after moxibustion is indeed a common phenomenon, especially in the early stages of moxibustion therapy. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this “heat” reaction is not necessarily a bad thing; it may be a normal response of the body during the adjustment and disease elimination process. The following … Read more
When using moxibustion for treatment, it is essential to know these four key tips: “Focus to receive Qi, fill the reservoir before proceeding, Qi must arrive to be effective, and sufficient fire can lead to recovery.” These four tips are scattered throughout the classics such as the Ling Shu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, and Yi … Read more