Internal injury diseases refer to a category of diseases caused by internal factors, as opposed to external pathogenic factors such as the six excesses. The concept of internal injury diseases first appeared in the ‘Huangdi Neijing’ (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), with phrases like “overwork leads to shortness of breath and sweating, affecting both internal and … Read more
Editor’s Note Pulse diagnosis is a distinctive feature of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), reflecting many aspects of a patient’s physical and mental condition. However, learning pulse diagnosis is not an easy task, as similar pulse patterns can often lead to confusion. Professor Yang Zhen, a renowned expert in liver diseases, has many insights into pulse … Read more
1. Definition of the String Pulse: The string pulse is like a taut string, straight and long, with a firm and upright feel under the fingers. It corresponds to the liver (gan) in the Five Elements. In terms of seasons, it is associated with spring; the appearance of the string pulse in spring is a … Read more
1. Pathogenesis of the Heart 1. Physiological and pathological characteristics of the heart: The heart is located in the upper jiao, opens to the tongue, connects with the vessels in the body, and its manifestation is on the face, corresponding to the small intestine. The heart houses the spirit (shen) and is the sovereign of … Read more
Click the image below to read ↓↓↓ —— The following is the main text —— 1. Pathogenesis of the Heart 1. Physiological and pathological characteristics of the heart: The heart is located in the upper jiao, opens to the tongue, connects with the vessels, and its manifestation is on the face, corresponding to the small … Read more