Listening to the “Five Sounds” to Observe the Five Organs In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), listening to the “Five Sounds” allows practitioners to observe the health of the five organs. It is often said that sound expresses emotions, and these sounds emanate from the body. A skilled physician can discern which organ is experiencing issues … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the five fluids—tears, sweat, saliva, nasal mucus, and saliva—correspond to the five internal organs. This is elaborated in the “Su Wen: On the Five Qi” which states: “The five organs transform fluids: the heart corresponds to sweat, the lungs to nasal mucus, the liver to tears, the spleen to … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of the five organs refers primarily to the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. The health of these organs is essential for vitality and spirit. Many people often say “the five colors nourish the five organs”; what does this actually mean? I suspect many share my curiosity. Today, … Read more
Winter Solstice “The timing of nature and human affairs urges us on, the Winter Solstice brings forth Yang and Spring returns.” On this day, the daytime is the shortest, and the night is the longest. Yin is at its peak while Yang is at its lowest; the extreme of Yin gives birth to Yang, marking … Read more
01 Basic Knowledge Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that: 1. Ma (Numbness): Indicates that Qi can flow, but blood cannot. 2. Mu (Wood): Severe numbness indicates that both Qi and blood cannot flow. 3. Suan (Sour): Indicates that the meridians are open, but there is insufficient Qi and blood. 4. Zhang (Distension): Indicates abundant Qi; … Read more