Medicinal plasters are a type of external ointment (including ointments, plasters, and adhesive bandages) that historically belonged to the category of “thin applications.” They are made from edible vegetable oils and lead powder or yellow lead, which are processed at high temperatures to create a hard lead ointment base, containing medicinal or herbal extracts. As … Read more
The differentiation between exterior and interior syndromes is not only a marker for the location and depth of diseases such as typhoid and warm diseases, but also indicates the location and depth of internal injuries and the transformation of disease severity. Therefore, Zhang Zhongjing elaborated extensively on the manifestations of exterior and interior syndromes in … Read more
In the general practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four diagnostic methods of “observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation” are emphasized to differentiate syndromes, followed by the selection of herbal treatments based on the identified “syndrome.” Have you heard of correlating pulse diagnosis with specific herbal remedies to directly guide prescription? Today, we will explore … Read more
For students preparing for exams, there are only a little over 10 days left, and time is tight. Here are the 7 essential points for practicing acupuncture techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that you should keep and share! Interpretation of the first station of the 2019 Practical Skills for Practicing Physicians (12) 1. Preparation … Read more
Today, I would like to take some time to discuss the differentiation methods and clinical applications of the “Essentials of the Golden Cabinet”. This topic, “Differentiation Methods in the Essentials of the Golden Cabinet”, is proposed in conjunction with the research on differentiation and treatment methods by some renowned TCM experts and my personal experiences. … Read more
Low back pain is the second most common clinical condition after the common cold, but it involves numerous factors, making diagnosis difficult. Detailed history taking and physical examination play a crucial role in diagnosing low back pain. Recently, I revisited the history taking and physical examination for low back pain and compiled this information to … Read more
Due to the decline in the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or when the circulation and excretion of fluids in the body encounter obstacles, water and fluids cannot properly nourish the body, leading to abnormal accumulations that become pathological substances. This abnormal accumulation of fluids is referred to in Traditional Chinese … Read more
Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】to set as starred/pinned for easy access In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), constipation has three meanings: 1. Feces remain in the intestines for too long, causing blockage and prolonged defecation cycles; 2. The cycle may not be long, but the feces are hard and difficult … Read more
Due to the decline of the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or obstacles in the circulation and excretion of fluids within the body, water and fluids cannot properly nourish the body, leading to abnormal accumulation and becoming a pathological substance. This abnormal accumulation of water and fluids is referred to as … Read more
‘Jin Kui Yao Lue’ Treatment Method Characteristics —-Excerpt from ‘Zheng Weida Medical Collection’ ‘Jin Kui Yao Lue’ is the earliest existing specialized book in China that studies miscellaneous diseases. Over the course of more than 1,700 years, its differentiation of diseases and syndromes, treatment methods, and prescriptions have always held significant guiding and practical value … Read more