history of TCM

How to Regulate Damp-Heat Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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How to Regulate Damp-Heat Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

There are nine types of constitution: balanced constitution, Yang deficiency constitution, Qi deficiency constitution, Yin deficiency constitution, Qi stagnation constitution, blood stasis constitution, phlegm-damp constitution, damp-heat constitution, and special constitution. Except for the balanced constitution, the other eight are considered偏颇体质 (biased constitutions), which, if not corrected in time, can develop into diseases. Among these偏颇体质, the … Read more

Distinguishing Between ‘Wind-Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat’ Colds: Key Differences and Precautions

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Distinguishing Between 'Wind-Cold' and 'Wind-Heat' Colds: Key Differences and Precautions

Introduction: Winter is a peak season for colds. Wearing too many clothes can lead to a Wind-Heat cold, while wearing too few can result in a Wind-Cold cold. However, many people struggle to distinguish between the two. Let’s explore this topic together. How to Differentiate Between ‘Wind-Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat’ Colds Wind-Cold Cold Symptoms: Chills, no … Read more

Precautions for Wind-Cold Common Cold

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Precautions for Wind-Cold Common Cold

Since the beginning of winter, the number of people suffering from wind-cold common colds has been increasing. We can see that more patients are visiting hospitals for colds. Can we treat wind-cold common colds on our own using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Common colds are external pathogenic diseases caused by external evils invading the skin … Read more

The Six Body Parts Most Susceptible to Wind and Cold! Protect Yourself with These Tips!

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The Six Body Parts Most Susceptible to Wind and Cold! Protect Yourself with These Tips!

Autumn has arrived! The weather is getting cooler! I have no clothes to wear! It is said that “In spring, keep warm; in autumn, endure the cold, to avoid miscellaneous diseases.” This means that in spring, one should not rush to take off their winter clothes, but rather keep warm for a while longer. In … Read more

Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat: A Guide

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Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat: A Guide

The following is the main text Recently, the weather has been unpredictable, with rain one moment and sunshine the next, followed by temperature drops and then heat causing sweating. Over the past few days, Xiao Wang has felt unwell and bought cold medicine from the pharmacy, but instead of improving, his condition worsened, forcing him … Read more

Understanding and Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding and Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Every winter, catching a cold has almost become a standard experience for many people… Actually, it’s not a big deal; for young people, even without medication, they can tough it out for a few days and recover on their own. However, the elderly and children should take it seriously to avoid lingering issues like cough … Read more

Understanding Wind-Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Wind-Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Wind-cold invades the body, causing the hair to stand on end, the skin to close and generate heat. — Su Wen: On the True Organs of the Jade Machine Is Wind-Cold = Cold? Wind is the chief of all diseases, the main cause of illness from external pathogens, easily combining with other evils. In different … Read more

The Six Excesses and Seven Emotions as Root Causes of Disease

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The Six Excesses and Seven Emotions as Root Causes of Disease

Grandpa Wang, what is the cause of my illness? I don’t drink or smoke. Well, people eat grains and develop various diseases; just get it treated! Why do I have so many ailments? I used to be very healthy and never got sick or took medicine! A hero does not speak of past glories; this … Read more

Understanding the Five Elements and Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

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Understanding the Five Elements and Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

Author| Anonymous Editor| Zichu Introduction to the Five Elements and Six Excesses What are the “Five Elements”? The Five Elements refer to the five categories of properties—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—used by ancient Chinese people to differentiate all things in the world, serving as a philosophical method to understand, grasp, and transform the world. … Read more

Understanding the Wind Pathogen in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Wind Pathogen in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Wind Pathogen in Traditional Chinese Medicine The “Six Excesses” (六淫) refer to the six external pathogenic factors: Wind (风), Cold (寒), Heat (暑), Dampness (湿), Dryness (燥), and Fire (火). These pathogens originate from nature and typically invade the body through the skin and respiratory system. Throughout the year, there are four seasons, … Read more