Commonly known as: Qióng chī wán, fù hē tāng, and gāofāng used by emperors and high officials. This means that in ancient times, sick people, the poor took pills, the rich drank soups, and emperors and high officials used gāofāng preparations. Gāofāng, also known as gāo (pastes) or gāo zī, originated in the Han and … Read more
Symptoms Manifested During Heavy Cold and Dampness Pale, bluish, dark, or black complexion indicates the presence of cold in the body. The darker the color, the heavier the cold and dampness. A white tongue coating indicates internal cold and dampness. Recurrent mouth ulcers indicate internal cold. Bad breath with a white tongue coating indicates internal … Read more
Chronic low back pain is something that nearly every adult has experienced, varying in severity and duration. Previously, we discussed acute lumbar sprains; today, we will focus on chronic low back pain. According to current understanding, chronic low back pain is a chronic non-bacterial inflammation of the lumbar muscle fibers, generally caused by sustained or … Read more
1. The pulse is characterized by floating, sinking, slow, and rapid, which are the core principles. 2. The essence of pulse theory is as fine as a hair; only a few can grasp the subtleties. Understanding the general idea suffices; the four terms floating, sinking, slow, and rapid correspond to deficiency and excess, cold and … Read more
Introduction:When the pulse is strong upon lifting and weak upon pressing, it is termed ‘floating pulse’. Any pulse that can be easily felt at the superficial level is referred to as ‘floating pulse’. Application of Floating Pulse 01 “The Master said: There are wind water, skin water, proper water, stone water, and yellow sweat. Wind … Read more
Understanding Pulse Diagnosis: Floating Pulse (Part 2)Continuing from the previous issue:Understanding Pulse Diagnosis: String Pulse (Part 1) Floating PulseMedical sage Zhang Zhongjing and many later physicians have discussed that floating pulse indicates exterior conditions, but this is not entirely accurate. Teacher Li Shimao believes that floating pulse has two meanings, one refers to the concept … Read more
Phlegm is the mucus expelled by the lungs and airways. Thick and turbid phlegm is termed tan (痰), while clear and thin phlegm is referred to as yin (饮). Both are considered tangible forms of phlegm. The formation of phlegm is primarily due to the disharmony of the organs’ qi and blood, as well as … Read more
The Nanjing states, “To know by observation is called spirit; to know by listening is called sage; to know by questioning is called skill; to know by palpation is called cleverness.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosing a condition emphasizes “observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, integrating the four examinations.” So what is “listening diagnosis,” and … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four diagnostic methods of “Observation,” “Listening,” “Inquiry,” and “Palpation” reflect the subtlety of TCM in understanding the internal state from external signs.Listening diagnosis includes hearing sounds and smelling odors. How can one determine a person’s health condition by listening to their voice?By the end of this article, you will … Read more
Color Observation: Refers to the method of diagnosing a patient’s condition by observing the color and luster of the skin (mainly the face). (1) Principles of Facial Color Diagnosis • The face has abundant blood vessels, reflecting the qi and blood of the internal organs. The deficiency or excess of the internal organs can … Read more