Replenishing Body Fluids Formulas Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that body fluids (jin) have the function of moistening the skin and pores; while liquid (ye) serves to lubricate joints, moisten orifices, nourish the brain, and support the organs. When the body lacks fluids, symptoms such as dry intestines leading to constipation, dry throat, dry mouth, … Read more
Generally speaking, a red tongue with no coating, or even a mirror-like tongue, is considered a manifestation of Yin deficiency and fluid deficiency. According to “Diagnosis of Tongue Quality in Traditional Chinese Medicine,” a tongue that is dark red and moist indicates a condition of excess Yang fire due to internal injury, often accompanied by … Read more
Zeng Ye Tang (Increase Fluid Decoction) Author: Li Caiyun [Original Text]In Yangming warm disease, without upper jiao symptoms, if there is no bowel movement for several days, it should be treated immediately. If the patient has a deficiency of yin, it is not advisable to use Chengqi Decoction; instead, Zeng Ye Tang is indicated. After … Read more
In traditional medicine, there are many descriptions related to “Qi”. For example, we often mention “Qi deficiency”, “Qi sinking”, and “Qi stagnation”. Here, we will discuss a common issue that both young and elderly populations may frequently encounter: “Qi stagnation”. What is Qi Stagnation? In traditional medicine, “Qi” is viewed as a form of life … Read more
Source: Phoenix Talk In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency occurs due to prolonged physical weakness or severe damage to the spleen and kidneys by external pathogens, leading to Yang deficiency. Common symptoms include gastrointestinal dysfunction, malnutrition, pale complexion, emaciation, frequent diarrhea, or alternating diarrhea and constipation. Regarding what TCM medicines to … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Identifying All Yang Deficiency Syndromes For those with Yang deficiency, Yin energy must naturally be abundant (the term Yin energy refers to the abundance of water, which is blood. When blood is abundant, Qi is weak, which is the cause of … Read more
Identifying All Forms of Yang Deficiency In individuals with Yang deficiency, Yin energy is naturally abundant (the term Yin refers to excess water, which is blood. When blood is abundant, Qi is weak, leading to Yang deficiency). Although there may be manifestations of all types of fire symptoms externally (this fire is termed “deficient fire,” … Read more
1 Shou Zu Shi Er Zhen (Twelve Needles for Hands and Feet) Formula: He Gu (LI4), Nei Guan (PC6), Qu Chi (LI11), San Yin Jiao (SP6), Zu San Li (ST36), Yang Ling Quan (GB34). Among these, He Gu and Qu Chi belong to the same named acupuncture points of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian; San … Read more
1. Acupuncture Treatment for Difficult Conditions: Six Approaches 1. Bitter Mouth: Currently, there are no effective medications available domestically or internationally. TCM theory considers this condition to be due to heat in the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. Use a three-edged needle to puncture the Guan Chong (关冲) point and draw a drop of blood … Read more