Liver Qi stagnation

Identifying Nine Types of Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part Three: Damp-Heat Constitution and Blood Stasis Constitution)

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Identifying Nine Types of Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part Three: Damp-Heat Constitution and Blood Stasis Constitution)

Click the blue words to follow us We know that there are nine basic constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Apart from the relatively healthy Pinghe Tizhi (平和体质, Harmonious Constitution), there are eight other types that fall into the so-called sub-healthy states (偏颇体质, Deviated Constitution). Why do some people pay great attention to health preservation … Read more

Understanding Damp-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Damp-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Damp-Heat Damp and Heat are two distinct pathogenic factors; each can be eliminated individually (by expelling dampness or clearing heat), but when they intertwine, it becomes very difficult to regulate. Ancient texts have long discussed damp-heat, stating, “Damp and heat stew together, like oil wrapped in flour,” and “due to dampness, it feels like … Read more

Understanding Cold as a Pathogenic Factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Cold as a Pathogenic Factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cold is one of the six excesses (liuyin) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is a common pathogenic cause. The six excesses are often related to seasonal climate and environmental factors. Cold is the primary qi of winter, and its pathogenic effects can be categorized into internal cold and external cold. Internal cold is a … Read more

Understanding Pulse Diagnosis in Liver Disorders

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Understanding Pulse Diagnosis in Liver Disorders

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

Xian Mai: What Does This Common Pulse Indicate?

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Xian Mai: What Does This Common Pulse Indicate?

Keywords: 弦脉 (Xian Mai) With the rapid development of science and technology, as well as information technology, people increasingly feel that they are living in a super fast-paced environment. We are constantly exposed to various changes and pressures, leading to a growing number of physical issues. Among those living under high-stress conditions, a common pulse … Read more

Daily Sharing 43 (2021.04.09) Abnormal Pulse Patterns – String Pulse

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Daily Sharing 43 (2021.04.09) Abnormal Pulse Patterns - String Pulse

(1) Characteristics of the String Pulse The string pulse is one of the most common pulse patterns in clinical practice. When the pulse beats, it feels like pressing a taut string. The string pulse is one of the pulse patterns that we can easily grasp and experience; it was the first pulse I learned to … Read more

Exploring the Source of Pulse: A Discussion on the Heart ‘Wave’ Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Exploring the Source of Pulse: A Discussion on the Heart 'Wave' Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author/Hu Mengmeng Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Class of 2022, Nine-Year Program in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Li Sichu Class Abstract For a long time, the heart ‘pump’ theory has been the mainstream view of the cardiovascular system, yet it still presents contradictions. The emergence of the heart ‘wave’ theory provides a … Read more

Common Pulse Patterns: String Pulse (Yin Pulse within Yang)

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Common Pulse Patterns: String Pulse (Yin Pulse within Yang)

1. Characteristics of the Pulse According to the “Pulse Classic”: “When lifted, it is absent; when pressed, it resembles a bowstring.” In “The Correct Eye of Diagnosis”: “The string pulse is like a lute string, light, empty, and smooth, straight and long, and stands firm under the fingers.” As stated in “Seeking Truth in Pulse … Read more

Does a ‘Slippery Pulse’ Always Indicate Pregnancy?

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Does a 'Slippery Pulse' Always Indicate Pregnancy?

Friends who have watched the TV drama “Empresses in the Palace” may remember a scene where the imperial physician concentrates and takes the pulse of the empress, then suddenly kneels and exclaims: “Congratulations, Your Majesty! The pulse is slippery, indicating a joyful sign.” At this point, everyone understands: the empress is pregnant. Therefore, when a … Read more

15 Common Pulse Types Corresponding to Diseases and Pulse Techniques

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15 Common Pulse Types Corresponding to Diseases and Pulse Techniques

Shang Yi Yuan Health ManagementNo Injury, Preserve Health The human body has approximately 28 types of pulses, each reflecting the body’s functions and corresponding to specific disease ranges. Shang Yi Yuan Health Management shares 15 common pulse types and their corresponding diseases based on TCM syndrome differentiation. 1.Shi Mai (Full Pulse): All three pulse positions … Read more