Lesson 20: Pulse Diagnosis Qie Zhen (切诊), one of the “Four Examinations” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a diagnostic method where the physician uses their hands to palpate the patient’s pulse and other areas to understand the condition and differentiate the disease patterns. Qie Zhen is divided into Mai Zhen (脉诊) and An Zhen … Read more
If we equate the skin perforating branches with “Sun Luo (孙络)”, it will lead the subsequent research on skin perforating branches into a wrong path.The blood vessels supplying the skin are called skin perforating branches. Everyone understands the blood vessels supplying the skin; anyone who has studied middle school biology knows this. However, the concept … Read more
Question 1. What are the concepts of mutual generation and mutual restraint? Answer: Mutual generation (相生, xiāng shēng) is a term from the theory of the Five Elements, referring to the relationships of generation and restraint among metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Ancient Chinese believed that these five substances have a mutually nurturing and … Read more
Five Elements Wood Fire Earth Metal Water Five Stars Jupiter Mars Saturn Venus Mercury Five Directions East South Center West North Five Spirits Qinglong (Azure Dragon) Zhuque (Vermilion Bird) Qilin (Unicorn) Baihu (White Tiger) Xuanwu (Black Tortoise) Five Seasons Spring Summer Long Summer Autumn Winter Six Qi Wind Heat/Fire Humidity Dryness Cold Five Promotions Birth … Read more
Table of Correspondences of the Five Elements, Organs, Colors, and Tastes from the Huangdi Neijing Five Colors Green Red Yellow White Black Signs of Death in Five Colors Color appears green like grass, indicating death Color appears red like blood, indicating death Color appears yellow like bitter orange, indicating death Color appears white like withered … Read more
Why is the average lifespan of modern people only seventy to eighty years, with most dying from diseases? Why has the expected lifespan of people today decreased by nearly one-third compared to ancient times? Who has stolen these precious forty to fifty years of life from us? In my long medical career, I have encountered … Read more
Qigong has become a household term in China, thanks to extensive media coverage. However, if you ask someone, “What is Qigong?” many may find it difficult to provide a clear answer. This indicates that years of promotion have not significantly aided in the scientific understanding of Qigong. Furthermore, it suggests that the current definitions of … Read more
Qigong is a unique gem in the treasure trove of Chinese medicine, representing a form of healthcare exercise that embodies the ethnic characteristics of our national medical heritage. It is a summary of the experiences of the Chinese people in their struggle against nature and disease, utilizing the power of consciousness to self-regulate the life … Read more
Taiji Luo Wanxiang In exploring the ancient civilization of China, we discover a long-standing practice known as Qigong. Its history can be traced back to ancient times, and while its true origins remain unclear, it has been referenced in ancient texts. In the mid-1970s, a burial site from primitive society discovered in the Qinghai region … Read more
Qigong, in ancient times known as “Xiu Zhen” (Cultivating Truth) — cultivating the heart and nourishing the nature, aligning with the Dao to attain truth. By following a certain procedure, practitioners can perceive the continuous changes in both the material and spiritual aspects within their bodies, experiencing different levels of energy effects or internal landscapes. … Read more