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Blood Stasis Constitution and Its Susceptibility to Disease (Cancer): Essential Conditioning Methods

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Blood Stasis Constitution and Its Susceptibility to Disease (Cancer): Essential Conditioning Methods

Expert: Yang Zhong, Chief Physician, Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Capital Medical University Obstruction of the meridians can lead to impaired blood circulation, causing metabolic waste to accumulate. Over time, this can form phlegm, which intertwines with blood stasis, and eventually, toxins may develop, leading to cancer. How to Identify Blood Stasis 1. Observe Pain … Read more

What to Expect During a TCM Consultation: Key Questions and Insights

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What to Expect During a TCM Consultation: Key Questions and Insights

A TCM platform with a serious attitude, aiming to share reliable TCM knowledge. “Wang, Wen, Wen, Qie” (Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation) is a significant characteristic of TCM in diagnosing diseases, among which inquiry is a crucial part. In fact, TCM inquiry follows certain fixed patterns, and these questions can be asked by anyone to … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Daily Inquiry Skills in TCM

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Comprehensive Guide to Daily Inquiry Skills in TCM

“Wang, Wen, Wen, Qie” (Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation) is a significant characteristic of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), among which inquiry is the most fundamental and important part. The basic inquiry skills generally include sleep inquiry, dietary preferences inquiry, inquiry about cold and heat, inquiry about sweating, inquiry about pain, and inquiry about urination and … Read more

42 Common Chinese Herbs and Their Effects: A Valuable Collection

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42 Common Chinese Herbs and Their Effects: A Valuable Collection

China is the birthplace of Chinese herbs. The ancient sages’ in-depth exploration, research, and summarization of Chinese herbs and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have led to the widespread recognition and application of these herbs. Among the 42 types of herbs that grow in rural areas, we often walk past them without realizing their miraculous effects. … Read more

Insights from Acupuncture Expertise: One Needle, One Treatment, Immediate Results

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Insights from Acupuncture Expertise: One Needle, One Treatment, Immediate Results

1. Acute Lumbar Pain Acupuncture Point: Ren Zhong (Human Center). Characteristics: Opens blockages, clears heat, and expels wind. Needle Technique: Use a 2-inch needle, inserting it horizontally from the opposite side of the lumbar pain to the Ying Xiang (Welcome Fragrance) point. Method: Standing position, insert the needle 1.5 inches, gently stimulate until the patient … Read more

Summary of Acupuncture Points and Techniques for 20 Conditions

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Summary of Acupuncture Points and Techniques for 20 Conditions

Generally, acupuncture point selection can be divided into methods such as the bone measurement method, surface landmark method, finger measurement method, and empirical point selection method. Below, we will introduce each method: 01 Empirical Point Selection Method (i.e., Simplified Point Selection Method) This method is based on the accumulation of practical experience over time. It … Read more

Acupuncture Techniques and Applications

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Acupuncture Techniques and Applications

1. The Marvelous Use of Shen ZhuShen Zhu (Shen Zhu, Du Mai No. 12)Location: Located on the midline of the spine, at the depression between the spinous processes of the third and fourth thoracic vertebrae. The patient should be seated and bend forward to locate the point. Needling Technique: Use a 1.5-inch, 28-gauge needle (length … Read more

Common Diseases in TCM Internal Medicine

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Common Diseases in TCM Internal Medicine

1. Wind-Cold Common Cold [Symptoms]Chills, fever, no sweating, headache, body aches, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, or itchy nose with sneezing, clear and thin nasal discharge, itchy throat, cough with thin white phlegm. Tongue coating is thin white, pulse is floating and tight. [Treatment Method]Release the exterior with warm pungent herbs, disperse cold from … Read more