Summary of Traditional Chinese Diagnosis 06 Pulse Diagnosis （一）Characteristics of Normal Pulse There is a stomach—calm, gentle, and smooth. There is spirit—pulse rhythm is regular, soft yet strong. There is root—radial pulse is strong, deep and continuous. （二）28 Pulse Types 1. Floating Pulse Types: Easily felt with light pressure. (Fu Hong Ru San Kao Ge) … Read more
Introduction: Today we continue discussing pulse diagnosis! 5 Long and Short Pulses (with Small Pulses) The circulation of Yin blood relies entirely on the propulsion of Yang Qi. Therefore, when the Yin blood within the pulse vessel is abundant, and the Yang Qi outside the vessel is vigorous, the driving force is enhanced, leading to … Read more
Recommended Reading (Click the title to view) Collection: “King of Blood Nourishment”, suitable for both men and women, with different methods for each season! Dr. Zhong Nanshan: A peak in COVID-19 infections is expected in November-December! When consulting a TCM practitioner, observing the “tongue diagnosis” is essential. A person’s physical condition, such as cold-heat, deficiency-excess, … Read more
Esophageal Obstruction (Yēgé) Esophageal obstruction is often caused by emotional distress, injury from food and alcohol, aging, physical weakness, and organ dysfunction. The pathogenesis involves phlegm and qi obstruction, phlegm and blood stasis, and deficiency of fluids leading to dryness, resulting in the stomach’s inability to harmonize and descend. Clinically, it is characterized by difficulty … Read more
Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】to set asStar/Top for easy accessCurrently, there are many exercise videos online, and some people have started practicing along, even running outdoors in the hot weather to sweat more. However, after a few days of practice, they feel unwell, their mental state worsens, and they … Read more
Everyone desires to maintain their youth, and qi and blood are fundamental to preserving beauty and health. Only when qi is abundant and blood is sufficient can the skin appear rosy and radiant, the complexion delicate, and the spirit vibrant. As age increases, a person’s qi and blood begin to decline, leading to a dull … Read more
Understanding Body Signals from a TCM Perspective 1. Blood Deficiency Affects the HeadIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “blood deficiency” (xue xu) refers to insufficient blood volume or quality within the body, which often leads to discomfort in the head. When blood is deficient, the blood supply to the head is inadequate, resulting in symptoms such … Read more
The diagnosis and treatment of auricular points has a long history. The earliest records of “ear meridians” associated with the upper limbs, eyes, cheeks, and throat can be found in the silk manuscripts unearthed from the Mawangdui Han tomb No. 3 in Changsha, Hunan, dating back to 1973, specifically in the texts “Zuzhi Shiyi Mai … Read more
Modern medicine believes that conditions like ischemia and anemia are primarily caused by iron deficiency, leading to recommendations for individuals to supplement iron and consume iron-rich foods. However, indiscriminate iron supplementation can have side effects that many readers may not be aware of. For instance, gastrointestinal discomfort, allergic reactions, and certain iron supplements like ferrous … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that individuals with qi and xue deficiency or those with a relatively weak constitution need to regulate their condition through blood replenishment. So, what are the best foods for nourishing blood? Recipes for qi and xue replenishing dishes include Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction), Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang … Read more