The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) can be summarized with three “firsts”: it is the first classic of TCM theory; the first manual on health preservation; and the first encyclopedia of life. For any issues related to tendons, treating the Gan (Liver) is correct. For any issues related to bones, treating the Shen … Read more
Introduction The Golden Coffer (Jīnkuì) refers to a cabinet made of metal used to store precious texts. The True Words (Zhēnyán) signify the words of truth. This section primarily discusses the theory of “The Five Organs Corresponding to the Four Seasons.” This is one of the core theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), hence it … Read more
For any issues related to tendons, treating the liver is essential.For any issues related to bones, treating the kidneys is essential.For any issues related to muscles, treating the spleen and stomach is essential.For any issues related to blood vessels, treating the heart is essential.For any skin and hair issues, treating the lungs is essential. Five … Read more
1. I know that all diseases arise from the Qi. Anger causes Qi to rise, joy causes Qi to relax, sadness causes Qi to dissipate, fear causes Qi to descend, shock causes Qi to become chaotic, and overthinking causes Qi to stagnate. Explanation: I have come to understand that many diseases occur due to changes … Read more
Essence of the Huangdi Neijing (Translation) 1 It is known that all diseases arise from the changes in Qi. Anger causes Qi to rise, joy causes Qi to relax, sadness causes Qi to dissipate, fear causes Qi to descend, shock causes Qi to become chaotic, and excessive thinking causes Qi to stagnate. Explanation:I have come … Read more
Summary of Key Insights from the Huangdi Neijing (Translation) 1All diseases arise from the changes in Qi. Anger causes Qi to rise, joy causes Qi to relax, sadness causes Qi to dissipate, fear causes Qi to descend, shock causes Qi to become chaotic, and excessive thinking causes Qi to stagnate. Translation:I have come to understand … Read more
Since ancient times, Ren Shen (Ginseng) has been regarded as a top-tier tonic, a truly precious medicinal material, ranking among the nine great herbs. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing describes Ren Shen as: “tonifying the five organs, calming the spirit, stopping palpitations, dispelling evil qi, brightening the eyes, and enhancing intelligence.” The Ben Cao … Read more
The correspondence between the Five Elements (五行) and Five Colors (五色), and their relation to the Five Organs (五脏).
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emphasis is placed on the “Five Elements, Five Qi, Five Organs, Five Flavors, and Five Colors,” which are interrelated and mutually supportive, existing in a relationship of generation and restriction. The harmony of the Five Elements directly affects the functioning of the body; any excess or deficiency in any aspect … Read more
