Author: Fu GuangjieThis spring, I often experienced head distension. Later, I purchased a horn Gua Sha board and followed the methods introduced in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to scrape my head for 10 minutes daily. I felt much clearer in my mind. The human head has multiple meridians passing through it, with the midline being … Read more
Slippery Pulse 1 Pulse Characteristics The slippery pulse is smooth and flowing, like pearls rolling over each other. 2 Pulse Diagnosis Left cun (寸) slippery pulse indicates excessive heat in the heart, with a strong pulse causing palpitations and a stiff tongue. Left guan (关) slippery pulse indicates liver heat with eye pain, while left … Read more
Introduction When first learning about pulse diagnosis, many people easily fall into the misconception that a slippery pulse (hua mai) is indicative of pregnancy, and that only pregnant women exhibit this pulse quality. This is not the case; a slippery pulse can appear in various pathological conditions and may sometimes be found in healthy individuals. … Read more
The tongue, as one of the most flexible and multifunctional organs in the human body, not only allows us to produce varied tones but also helps us taste the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors of food. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is a common diagnostic method within the “observational diagnosis” category. “The … Read more
The tongue, as one of the most flexible and multifunctional organs in the human body, allows us to express varied tones and helps us taste the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors of food. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is a common diagnostic method within the “observational diagnosis” category; “The tongue is the … 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
Fire in the five organs can present with different clinical manifestations. By observing the condition of the five senses, one can identify the issues. Heart fire is observed through the mouth, liver fire through the eyes, lung fire through the nose, spleen fire through the teeth, and kidney fire through the ears. Today, let’s discuss … Read more