Two Methods to Eliminate Damp-Heat

Two Methods to Eliminate Damp-Heat

“A series of articles on the ‘Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine’ aims to help everyone better learn TCM and break out of the strange cycle of ‘only seeking formulas, not learning medicine.’ We will use vivid and interesting language and fascinating phenomena to unveil the mysteries of TCM, opening the door to a new world, … Read more

Differentiating True Cold and False Heat (Part 1)

Differentiating True Cold and False Heat (Part 1)

Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) Section 11: If a patient has a great fever but desires clothing, the heat is in the skin, and the cold is in the bone marrow; if the body is very cold but does not want to be near clothing, the cold is in the skin, and the … Read more