1. The Organs of Humans are Destroyed by Damp-HeatThe large intestine experiences heat accumulation and overflow, which consumes the bladder, leading to urgent bladder heat, often resulting in benign prostatic hyperplasia, known in Western medicine as prostatitis. Why is there such a prevalence of prostate issues? Especially among the elderly, some suffer for half their … Read more
The Clinical Significance of the Slippery Pulse The slippery pulse (hua mai) indicates yang. It can be felt by searching beneath the fingers. The three positions feel like beads moving; when pressed, they sink and do not advance or retreat. This is called slippery and is associated with the four limbs, causing weakness, soreness in … Read more
The Concept of Sublingual Collaterals In a normal person, there are two longitudinal collaterals located on each side of the lingual frenulum under the tongue, known as the sublingual collaterals (舌下络脉, jié xià luò mài). The mucosal midline under the tongue forms a prominent fold connecting to the floor of the mouth, called the lingual … Read more