The Relationship Between the Liver and Gallbladder The phrase “the liver and gallbladder illuminate each other” is often used to describe a close and supportive relationship between two individuals. Whenever this term is mentioned, one cannot help but admire the wisdom of the ancients. From a medical perspective, the liver (Gan) and gallbladder (Dan) are … Read more
The Relationship Between Zang-Fu Organs and the Five Senses: The heart corresponds to the tongue, the liver to the eyes, the spleen to the mouth, the lungs to the nose, and the kidneys to the ears! 1. Heart Corresponds to the Tongue 1. A pale tongue indicates insufficient heart blood. 2. A red tongue indicates … Read more
The Relationship Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels What knowledge does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer for health preservation? TCM has a long history in our country, and Chinese herbal medicine is a pathway for health preservation. Below, I will share insights on the five organs and six bowels and their interrelationships, which health … Read more
The Relationship Between the Five Zang Organs and Six Fu Organs What knowledge does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer for health preservation? TCM has a long history in our country, and Chinese herbal medicine is a pathway for health preservation. In TCM, the term “Zang-Fu” is used to collectively refer to the internal organs of … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is well known that the liver (Gan 肝) and gallbladder (Dan 胆) are interrelated, as are the heart (Xin 心) and small intestine (Xiao Chang 小肠), the spleen (Pi 脾) and stomach (Wei 胃), the lungs (Fei 肺) and large intestine (Da Chang 大肠), and the kidneys (Shen 肾) … Read more
Note:This public account publishes articles sourced from the internet, which have reference value for clinical diagnosis and can facilitate future research. Guidelines for Differentiating Syndromes of Internal Organs 1. Differentiation of syndromes based on internal organs: This method analyzes and summarizes the physiological functions and pathological manifestations of the internal organs, combining the Eight Principles, … Read more
The author has studied the twelve meridians and the dual diagnostic pulse method of Yin and Yang under the guidance of Daoist priest Zhu Huaying at the sacred site of Wudang Mountain for many years. Following Zhu Huaying’s approach of analyzing pulse patterns through the lens of the Neijing (Inner Canon), which emphasizes the unity … Read more
In clinical practice, it is common to encounter confusion between the Xian pulse (弦脉) and the Jin pulse (紧脉) when the pulse is tense. Here, we will analyze this from the perspective of integrating Chinese and Western medicine. Both the Xian pulse and Jin pulse are manifestations of increased vascular tension, which often leads … Read more
Xian Mai (弦脉), or the ‘string-like pulse’, is akin to pressing on a guitar string, feeling tight, straight, and long, rising and falling directly. The Xian Mai is the primary pulse associated with liver and gallbladder diseases. The liver is considered a ‘hard organ’, and when ill, the meridians and tendons become tense, resulting in … Read more
The Xuan pulse is classified as a Yin pulse. The “Pulse Classic” explains: “When lifted, it is absent; when pressed, it resembles a bowstring.” It also states: “Xuan is similar to Jin (tight).” Therefore, in practice, it is often difficult to distinguish between Xuan and Jin. The “Pulse Differentiation Method” provides a specific explanation: “When … Read more