Moxibustion is one of the oldest medical practices in China, primarily using mugwort (艾绒, ài róng) as the main material. It stimulates the body with heat from the herbs, promoting the flow of qi and blood through the meridians, thereby achieving the effects of warming, tonifying the body, and expelling pathogens, ultimately serving the purposes … Read more
Chinese Medicine Friends Association Issue 3241 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction：Mr. Guo Shikui has made significant contributions to diseases of the heart and chest. Academician Chen Keji summarized six experiences of Mr. Guo in treating angina pectoris with powdered formulas, which can be used for our clinical learning. —This article … Read more
Abstract: Mr. Guo Shikui has made significant contributions to the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Academician Chen Keji summarized six types of powder formulas used by Guo for treating angina pectoris, which can serve as a reference for our clinical practice. Guo Shikui’s Experience in Treating Angina Pectoris with Powder Formulas Author/ Chen Keji Mr. Guo … Read more
The Seven Emotions as Causes of Internal Injury The seven emotions refer to joy, anger, worry, contemplation, sadness, fear, and shock, which are normal emotional activities and represent the human mind’s response to external stimuli. The seven emotions are closely related to the functional activities of the body’s organs. They are categorized under the five … Read more
▲ClicktofollowtheofficialWeChatoftheMinistryofPublicSecurity As the pressures of life and work continue to increase, we are gradually paying more attention to our mental health, especially as issues like depression and anxiety have become common problems. So, how does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) view this issue? TCM often refers to the “Seven Emotions” (七情, qī qíng), which typically include … Read more
In traditional Chinese health concepts, it is believed that good health practices not only require living in harmony with nature but also emphasize the importance of maintaining emotional well-being. Often, we may indulge in our lifestyle habits occasionally, such as staying up late for a day or two or enjoying barbecued spicy food. If these … Read more
“Doctor, I feel dizzy, and my left wrist pulse is very weak. On TV, they say a weak pulse indicates insufficient qi and blood in the body. Is my dizziness due to being too weak?” Indeed, her left pulse is weak, but her right pulse is strong and smooth. Is her body really deficient? Pulse … Read more
“A normal person’s tongue is soft and flexible, with a light red color, full of vitality. The surface of the tongue is covered with a thin layer of tongue coating, which is white, with appropriate moisture. The blood vessels on the underside of the tongue are of moderate thickness and smooth, not exceeding half the … Read more
Subscribe to topics and read fine articles Click on Qi Huang Ming Shi → Top right corner of the homepage → Set as a star ★ Tongue Shape and Quality The shape and quality of the tongue include aspects such as age (old or young), thickness (fat or thin), teeth marks, spots, and cracks, which … Read more
The tongue, as a mirror of health, and tongue diagnosis, as a unique and exquisite diagnostic method, has been revered by practitioners for thousands of years. By observing the subtle changes in various characteristics of the tongue, doctors can gain insights into the health status of the body, and this utility has recently been confirmed … Read more