Gua Sha is known to treat colds and heatstroke, but can it also address heart issues?Gua Sha can alleviate numerous ailments, and this is true Zhang Jing, Deputy Director of the Tui Na Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, points out that traditional Chinese medical texts state, “All diseases … Read more
Cold and heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are abstract concepts derived from specific phenomena, reflecting the interaction and influence between the human body and the material or environmental conditions. Therefore, understanding cold and heat cannot be based solely on quantitative indicators but should be contextualized within the theoretical framework of TCM. As an important … 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
Please indicate the author and source from the “Pharmacy People” WeChat public account (yaodianren520) Tongue diagnosis is a common diagnostic method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is not only simple and easy to perform but also objectively and accurately reflects the condition of the patient, serving as an important basis for understanding the development … Read more
The meridians can diagnose a hundred diseases. For example, the Stomach Meridian (Wei Jing) runs through the face, connecting to the Yingxiang (迎香) points on both sides and the bridge of the nose, as well as various manifestations in areas such as in front of the ears, Shangguan (上关), around the lips, hairline, and forehead. … Read more
Recently, in the introduction of the article “Following the Dietary Principles for Health Preservation to Assist in Epidemic Prevention,” I mentioned: “For three years of the epidemic, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has adhered to systematic thinking, holistic concepts, and comprehensive consideration of the damage caused by external pathogenic factors such as wind, cold, heat, … Read more
Popularizing Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge and promoting TCM cultureCupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine The cupping therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as “Jiao Fa”, utilizes physical stimulation and negative pressure to artificially cause capillary rupture and blood stasis, mobilizing the body’s stem cell repair functions and the absorption of necrotic blood cells. This … Read more
New Perspectives on Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Pathogenic FactorsProfessor Ma Youdu, in his article “Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Pathogenic Factors,” delves deeply into the concepts of supporting the right qi (zheng qi) and expelling pathogenic factors (xie qi). He posits that the evolution and outcome of diseases are determined by the … Read more
This article is summarized and organized based on the “Lecture Notes on the Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine” by Li Dexin, published by Renwei Press.Basic Treatment PrinciplesThe fundamental principle of treating diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is to seek the root cause of the illness. This principle serves as a guiding framework for … Read more
Issues and Solutions in the Theory of Exogenous Pathogenic FactorsXiao Xiangru, Dong ZhengpingThe theory of exogenous pathogenic factors in TCM includes the “Six Excesses” and the concept of miscellaneous qi (epidemic qi, pestilential qi). Among the “Six Excesses”, “Wind” often refers broadly to external pathogens rather than specific causes; “Fire” cannot be an exogenous factor; … Read more