Everyone is familiar with the term “cold”; it first appeared during the Southern Song Dynasty. Officials often used the term “ganfeng” (感风) as an excuse for taking leave during night shifts. The literati of the Southern Song, such as Chen Hu, creatively adopted the term from the primary external causes of disease in Traditional Chinese … Read more
here comes the ～正经内容～ ▼ What is Cold Pathogen? The cold pathogen (寒邪, han xie) is one of the six excesses (六淫, liu yin) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The six excesses refer to wind (风, feng), cold (寒, han), heat (暑, shu), dampness (湿, shi), dryness (燥, zao), and fire (火, huo). These are … Read more
On August 27, 2020, a case of nasal inflammation was recorded. The patient experiences symptoms every morning upon waking, sometimes lasting the entire morning, with continuous clear nasal discharge, gradually recovering by the afternoon. The patient describes that exposure to sunlight does not cause nasal discharge, but air conditioning or fan breezes do. Bowel movements … Read more
The TCM Popularization Classroom meets you every day at 5 PM. Five Points for Nourishing the Stomach “Less, Slower, Lighter, Softer, Warmer” 1. The body’s fluids are like flowing water in a river; too much leads to floods and disasters, while too little results in drought, grounding boats and failing to wash away dirt, all … Read more
Seven Major Symptoms of Yang Deficiency 1. Sensitivity to cold, especially in the neck, back, waist, and legs, often accompanied by cold hands and feet. 2. Preference for hot foods; consuming cold foods easily leads to diarrhea. 3. Pale complexion, lacking luster. 4. Lack of energy, feeling fatigued easily. 5. Enlarged tongue, pale tongue body … Read more
Introduction:The complete collection of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine illustrations is here, and it is worth your permanent collection! Below is a compilation of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine illustrations along with their properties, meridian affiliations, and therapeutic functions for your appreciation and reference. Additionally, each herb is accompanied by its aliases for easier application … Read more