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
This issue covers: 1. External Heat 2. Internal Heat 3. Treatment of Internal Heat 4. Summary of External Six Excesses 5. Summary of Internal Five Evils 1.External Heat Warmth, heat, summer heat, and fire all belong to the fire element; these four are similar in nature but differ in name. The three terms—warmth, heat, and … 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
1. Light Purple TongueTongue Quality: Light purple, light white; Shape: Slightly tender, few petechiae, mild tooth marks. Tongue Coating: Thin, moist; Coating Color: White. 【Clinical Significance】Caused by Yang deficiency, Qi deficiency, or Qi stagnation leading to Qi and Blood Stagnation. 2. Flaccid TongueTongue Quality: Light white; Shape: Tender, tooth marks; State: Flaccid. Tongue Coating: Thin, … Read more
Pulse diagnosis (切诊, qiè zhěn) is the primary focus of this text. The “Pulse Diagnosis Method” (切脉诊断法, qiè mài zhěn duàn fǎ) is one of the most sophisticated and unique diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine. Many pathological and physiological changes in patients can be clearly displayed through the pulse. Learning the basic concepts and … Read more
Observation of the throat refers to the examination of the color, shape, and secretions of the throat area, which helps to understand local conditions as well as diseases related to the lungs, stomach, and other associated organs. The throat is located at the lower part of the oral cavity, at the upper end of the … Read more
(1) Observation of the Eyes in Disease Diagnosis Q&A: The essence and energy of the five organs and six bowels are reflected in the eyes. If the spleen qi is deficient, yang declines, failing to contain yin, causing the spirit light to scatter outward, leading to a wide appearance of the spirit water, seeing objects … Read more
Regarding the principles and methods of treating phlegm-dampness caused by Yin deficiency, many physicians throughout history (especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties) have discussed this topic. However, there has been little introduction to its pathogenesis and treatment over the years. The author shares their understanding and clinical experience regarding this issue. After reading this … Read more
TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Study of Traditional Chinese MedicineIntroduction: The principles and treatments regarding phlegm-dampness caused by Yin deficiency have been discussed by physicians throughout history (especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties), but there has been little introduction to its pathogenesis and treatment over the years. The … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Clinical References for Learning TCM Yin fluid deficiency with damp-heat accumulation leading to oral ulcers is treated with Ganlu Decoction combined with Fengsui Pill.Ganlu Decoction combined with Fengsui PillSheng Di Huang (Rehmannia Root) 20g, Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root) 20g, Tian Dong (Asparagus Tuber) 20g, Mai Dong (Ophiopogon … Read more