1. Concept 1. Eight Principles: Refers to the eight diagnostic principles: Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, Excess, Yin, and Yang. 2. Eight Principles Diagnosis: This is the process by which a physician uses the Eight Principles theory to analyze and synthesize various clinical data obtained through observation, listening, questioning, and pulse diagnosis, in order to … Read more
In the process of diagnosing diseases, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) relies on the Eight Principles: Yin, Yang, Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, and Excess. The differentiation of patterns based on these principles is a fundamental aspect of TCM, with the differentiation between exterior and interior being one of the two key components. In TCM, the … Read more
First, it is important to understand how diseases arise: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the occurrence and changes of diseases are complex. In general, insufficient Zheng Qi (正气, vital energy) is the fundamental cause of disease, while pathogenic factors (邪气, xie qi) are the conditions for disease onset. When pathogenic factors invade the body, … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth.1. Concepts1. The Eight Principles: Refers to the eight diagnostic principles: Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, Excess, Yin, and Yang. 2. The Eight Principles Diagnosis: This is the process by which a physician uses the theory of the Eight Principles to analyze and … Read more
The Eight Principles of TCM Diagnosis provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the causes of various diseases. The differentiation of organs and meridians is central to this practice, with a clear distinction made between Qi, blood, and body fluids. External pathogenic heat diseases are categorized based on their levels, aiding in the assessment of disease … Read more
Previously, we discussed how to collect data using the four diagnostic methods of observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse-taking. After gathering this data, we draw conclusions that guide our clinical practice. The manifestation of these “conclusions” is represented by Yin-Yang, deficiency-excess, exterior-interior, and cold-heat, collectively known as the “Eight Principles of Diagnosis” (Ba Gang Bian Zheng).The … Read more
2018.03.29 Sunny Thursday at Huxin Pavilion Park Alright, are you ready for our “Easy Learning TCM”? This lesson will cover the Eight Principles Differentiation. What did we discuss in the last class?We talked about the Four Examinations: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation. In TCM, what is the most comprehensive way to diagnose a patient? It … Read more
Liù jīng refers to tài yáng (Greater Yang), yáng míng (Bright Yang), shào yáng (Lesser Yang), tài yīn (Greater Yin), shào yīn (Lesser Yin), and jué yīn (Terminal Yin), which are the names of six types of organs and meridians, used to summarize the development patterns of exogenous diseases and various syndromes. Bā gāng refers … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang Author: Liu Du ZhouDuring the Ming and Qing dynasties, some outstanding physicians, such as Zhang Jingyue, Cheng Zhongling, and Jiang Bihua, extracted the two principles of Yin and Yang from the Six Meridians differentiation to govern the differentiation … Read more
Aiyu Xiangtang Author: Liu Duzhou During the Ming and Qing dynasties, some outstanding physicians, such as Zhang Jingyue, Cheng Zhongling, and Jiang Bihua, extracted the two principles of Yin and Yang from the Six Meridians diagnosis to govern the differentiation of exterior-interior, cold-heat, and deficiency-excess, which was highly valued and welcomed by physicians at that … Read more