history of TCM

The Theory of Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Theory of Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. The Five Elements1. Origin of the Theory of Five Elements:The Theory of Five Elements is the essence of traditional Chinese culture, referring to the movement of five fundamental substances: Wood (growth, gentleness, smoothness), Fire (warmth, rising, brightness), Earth (transformation, support, acceptance), Metal (cleansing, refinement, contraction), and Water (coolness, nourishment, downward flow).Ancient Chinese people recognized … Read more

Understanding 8 Methods of TCM to Protect Yang Energy During the Cold Winter Season

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Understanding 8 Methods of TCM to Protect Yang Energy During the Cold Winter Season

This official account is from the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Capital TCM” above to follow. Source: China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Author: Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Lu Weimin As the saying goes, “During the minor cold, the temperature can drop … Read more

What People with Yang Deficiency Don’t Know: Summer is More Harmful to Yang! A Tip to Overcome Yang Deficiency

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What People with Yang Deficiency Don't Know: Summer is More Harmful to Yang! A Tip to Overcome Yang Deficiency

Click the blue text “Jing Yi Guoxue“ Light up a little star for the dissemination of Traditional Chinese Medicine This article has been reviewed by the “Professional Review Team” of Jing Yi TCM Academy ▼ At my previous workplace, there was a young man who was afraid of the cold in winter and also afraid … Read more

Yang Deficiency: The Root Cause of Modern Diseases

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Yang Deficiency: The Root Cause of Modern Diseases

Yang deficiency has many characteristics, with a particular sensitivity to cold being a manifestation of weakened yang qi. In most cases, many people suffer from yang qi damage without realizing it, and instead, they are inexplicably troubled by common illnesses. If they frequently receive cold antibiotic treatments as a result, it is akin to adding … Read more

How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Coordinate the Balance of Yin and Yang in the Human Body?

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How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Coordinate the Balance of Yin and Yang in the Human Body?

Follow me — there are new insights every day. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) skillfully utilize various methods to harmonize the balance of Yin and Yang in the human body? This is a profound and wise topic. In TCM theory, the coordination and balance of Yin and Yang are the cornerstones of maintaining human … Read more

A Brief Discussion on Kongjing Qigong

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A Brief Discussion on Kongjing Qigong

2024/4/10 Kongjing Qigong is a practice that inherits the internal strength techniques from the Southern Shaolin Temple in Fujian, founded by Bodhidharma and passed down by Ji Gong, and the Luohan methods from the Tiantai sect in Zhejiang. It has been developed over approximately twenty generations by Master Huang Renzhong, who has continuously conducted scientific … Read more

The Efficacy of Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Efficacy of Cupping Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

★ Cupping is the Most Excellent Physical Therapy Cupping, like Tui Na (Chinese therapeutic massage), is a form of physical therapy and is considered one of the most effective therapies within this category. Cupping therapy, also known as “Jiao Fa,” utilizes physical stimulation and negative pressure to artificially cause capillary rupture and blood stasis, mobilizing … Read more

Cupping Therapy

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Cupping Therapy

Overview Cupping therapy is a treatment method that utilizes heat or other methods to remove air from the cup, creating negative pressure that causes the cup to adhere to the skin, resulting in a phenomenon known as bruising. Cupping therapy is also known as suction therapy and was referred to as “jiao fa” in ancient … Read more

Various Cupping Techniques for the Back: Retention, Flash, and Sliding Cupping Methods!

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Various Cupping Techniques for the Back: Retention, Flash, and Sliding Cupping Methods!

Cupping Techniques 1. Retention Cupping This is the most commonly used method of cupping, also known as stationary cupping, which involves placing the cup on the skin and leaving it for a period of time. The retention time ranges from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition, the disease, and the season. Generally, … Read more

Understanding Cupping Therapy: What You Really Need to Know

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Understanding Cupping Therapy: What You Really Need to Know

What is Cupping Therapy? Cupping therapy, also known as “Jiao Fa,” is a method that uses cups as tools to create a negative pressure by removing air through heat, allowing the cups to adhere to acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or specific areas of the body. This creates stimulation that leads to local skin congestion and … Read more