Some individuals with a Qi deficiency constitution may experience weight gain due to the inability of Qi to transform and transport body fluids, leading to water retention and thus a tendency to be overweight. Others may be underweight because Qi deficiency prevents the delivery of nutrients throughout the body. Common symptoms of Qi deficiency include … Read more
In a broad sense, rheumatic diseases fall under the category of “Bi Zheng” (obstruction syndrome) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This includes various conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and others, some of which remain difficult to treat clinically. Zhang Zhongjing elaborated on the principles, methods, and formulas for treating rheumatic diseases in … Read more
Thirst is one of the common clinical symptoms. In the “Jin Kui Yao Lue”, there are over 50 entries discussing thirst, which not only serves as a model for treating thirst syndromes in later generations but also effectively guides clinical practice to this day. The author intends to summarize its major treatment methods into 12 … Read more