Jin Kui Yao Lue The Jin Kui Yao Lue is a section of the Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases) written by the famous Eastern Han physician Zhang Zhongjing. It is also the earliest existing specialized book in China discussing the diagnosis and treatment of miscellaneous diseases. The Jin … Read more
The First Chapter: Diseases and Syndromes of the Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians Original Text: The question is: Why does a skilled physician treat diseases before they manifest? The master replied: To treat diseases before they manifest means to recognize the disease of the liver and understand that it transmits to the spleen. One must first … Read more
Chapter 1, Section 1 of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber Section 1 Question: What does it mean for a skilled physician to treat diseases before they manifest? The Master replied: To treat diseases before they manifest means to recognize liver diseases and understand that the liver transmits to the spleen, thus one must first … Read more
Diseases of the Organs and Meridians: Chapter One 【Original Text】 Question: Why does the superior physician treat diseases before they occur? The master said: To treat diseases before they occur means to recognize the disease of the liver and understand that it transmits to the spleen. One should first strengthen the spleen. If the spleen … Read more
Today is the Winter Solstice. As one of the twenty-four solar terms, the Winter Solstice not only marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere but also serves as an important seasonal practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regarding “storing” and “nourishing”. Bai Hua, the deputy chief physician of … Read more
Health Inquiry, Guidance, Classic Wellness, No Need to Seek Help When Sick “In the evening, the Yang energy of the body is already insufficient. If one persists in staying awake, it primarily harms the Yang energy and secondarily damages the Yin essence. Those who frequently stay up late often appear haggard and may seem older, … Read more
Since ancient times, the harmony of Yin and Yang, and the principles of the interaction between heaven and earth, have been the foundation of self-cultivation and health preservation, enabling individuals to achieve both physical and spiritual well-being, and to live a long life. Health preservation involves maintaining a balanced diet, regular daily routines, and appropriate … Read more
1Basic Treatment Principles — Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling EvilMalignant tumors are a serious threat to people’s health and life.Although malignant tumors are also discussed within the scope of zheng jia (syndromes) and ji ju (accumulations), fundamentally, they cannot be separated from the two aspects of zheng qi (right qi) and xie qi (evil … Read more
Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). It is also known as Bai Jiang (White Ginger), Jun Jiang (Uniform Ginger), and Gan Sheng Jiang (Dried Fresh Ginger). The fresh ginger is sliced and dried in the sun or at low temperatures, referred to as “dried ginger slices.” It … Read more
The Origin of Lesser Heat Lesser Heat (Xiao Shu) is the eleventh of the twenty-four solar terms, occurring on July 7 or 8 each year when the sun reaches the longitude of 105°. The term “heat” indicates warmth, and Lesser Heat signifies a milder heat that is not yet intense. As we approach the solar … Read more