According to the principles of Yangming, the focus is on interior symptoms. Although there may be exterior symptoms, Zhang Zhongjing’s intention is not on the exterior, as it is said that various internal conditions manifest externally. There may also be concurrent channel diseases, but Zhang Zhongjing’s focus is not on the channels, as the exterior … Read more
The Treatise on Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty, authored by Zhang Ji (also known as Zhong Jing). This text is selected from the Ming Dynasty edition of the Complete Works of Zhong Jing, printed by Zhao Kai Mei. The article numbers following the original text were added by later … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Hello everyone! I am A Gan. Cinnamon (Ròu Guì) is the dried bark or coarse branches of the Lauraceae plant. It is warm in nature and has a spicy and sweet flavor. It belongs to the Kidney (Shèn), Spleen (Pí), Heart (Xīn), and Liver (Gān) meridians, and is … Read more
1. The Organs of Humans are Destroyed by Damp-HeatThe large intestine experiences heat accumulation and overflow, which consumes the bladder, leading to urgent bladder heat, often resulting in benign prostatic hyperplasia, known in Western medicine as prostatitis. Why is there such a prevalence of prostate issues? Especially among the elderly, some suffer for half their … Read more
Before reading this article, please click on the blue text above“Health Knowledge”, and then click“Follow”, so you can continue to receive articles for free. There are weekly shares. It is completely free to subscribe, so feel free to follow. There are two states of an unhealthy body: one is cold; the other is heat. However, … Read more
When it comes to damp-heat, many people might think of the sultry heat of summer, excessive sweating, and dry mouth. However, did you know that damp-heat is not exclusive to summer? Winter damp-heat should not be underestimated either. So, why does damp-heat arise in winter? What effects does winter damp-heat have on our bodies? How … Read more
Unhealthy bodies exist in two states: one is cold; the other is heat. However, it is important to note that the states of cold and heat are not static; they are constantly changing. The most prominent changes between cold and heat occur during a cold.In the past, TCM textbooks categorized colds into wind-cold and wind-heat … Read more
Chen Mai (沉脉) is contrasted with Fu Mai (浮脉), and its definition in textbooks states: “light pressure yields no response, heavy pressure begins to yield, lifting shows insufficient pressure while pressing shows excess.” Regarding pulse diagnosis (脉诊), especially the sensations beneath the fingers, it is indeed challenging to describe in words. However, some definitions and … Read more
Today, let’s talk about tongue quality. The part of the tongue we observe, the tongue quality, is the area of the tongue body that is not covered by the tongue coating, and there are generally three areas we can observe. First, when the tongue coating falls off or there are gaps in the coating, we … Read more
Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang Distribution map of the organs on the tongueTongue diagnosis is a simple and effective method for assisting in the diagnosis and differentiation of diseases by observing the color and shape changes of the tongue. It is also one … Read more