Moxibustion has significant effects, is simple and easy to perform, and is economical and practical, with almost no adverse reactions. However, during the moxibustion process, it is essential to follow the principles of conditioning and operational methods carefully. 1. The Order of Moxibustion is Important “In moxibustion, one should first treat the Yang and then … Read more
1. Precautions for Moxibustion: While moxibustion is beneficial, it is crucial not to perform it blindly. 1. You should wait 2 hours after moxibustion before taking a shower. It is best to shower and dry off before performing moxibustion. Avoid washing hands with cold water, drinking cold beverages, or eating cold foods, including fruits. 2. … Read more
What does it mean to have both damp-heat and yin deficiency in the body? Individuals with damp-heat typically have a yellow and greasy tongue coating, while those with yin deficiency often experience symptoms such as easily getting overheated, mouth ulcers, swollen gums, yellow urine, five hearts heat (palms and soles feeling hot), and a red … Read more
Understanding Damp-Heat Damp and Heat are two distinct pathogenic factors; each can be eliminated individually (by expelling dampness or clearing heat), but when they intertwine, it becomes very difficult to regulate. Ancient texts have long discussed damp-heat, stating, “Damp and heat stew together, like oil wrapped in flour,” and “due to dampness, it feels like … Read more
When we consult a TCM practitioner, they often tell patients that they have a damp-heat constitution or phlegm-damp constitution. So, what exactly is damp-heat? What is damp-heat? How is it formed? Damp-heat is a combination of two pathogenic factors from the six excesses, namely dampness (shī zhāi) and heat (rè zhāi). Dampness refers to the … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire are considered the six climatic changes in nature, referred to as Liù Qì. The movement and transformation of these six climatic factors are known as the six transformations, which determine the seasonal climate changes: spring wind, summer heat (fire), autumn dryness, winter cold, … Read more
The differentiation of deficiency and excess (虚实辩证, xū shí biàn zhèng) is used to summarize and distinguish the strength of the righteous qi and the decline of pathogenic qi. Excess syndrome (实证, shí zhèng) mainly depends on the prevalence of pathogenic qi, while deficiency syndrome (虚证, xū zhèng) primarily depends on the deficiency of righteous … Read more
In the diagnosis of diseases, we often discuss Yin deficiency or Yang deficiency, specifically relating to certain organs such as Shen Yin Xu (Kidney Yin Deficiency), Shen Yang Xu (Kidney Yang Deficiency), Gan Yin Bu Zu (Liver Yin Deficiency), and Gan Yang Shang Kang (Liver Yang Excess). What are the conditions of Yin-Yang imbalance?Yin-Yang imbalance … Read more
Deficiency refers to the deficiency of Zheng Qi (正气), while excess refers to the presence of Xie Qi (邪气). The body can be weak due to Qi deficiency (气虚), Blood deficiency (血虚), Yin deficiency (阴虚), or Yang deficiency (阳虚). Excess conditions can arise from external pathogens such as the six excesses: wind, cold, heat, dampness, … Read more
3. Deficiency and Excess Deficiency and excess are the two principles for distinguishing the strength of the body’s righteous qi and the severity of pathogenic factors. Generally speaking, deficiency refers to insufficient righteous qi, and deficiency syndrome manifests as symptoms resulting from this insufficiency, while excess refers to the overabundance of pathogenic qi, and excess … Read more