Qiqing (Seven Emotions) refers to the human mental awareness and its response to external stimuli. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), appropriately expressing emotions is beneficial for health, but excessive suppression or expression can harm the body. To address emotional issues, one must cultivate the mind and manage emotions gradually through self-cultivation and nurturing. TCM categorizes … Read more
The Impact of Emotional Imbalance on the Body Human psychological activities, referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as qíngzhì (情志), or emotions, are the body’s instinctive comprehensive reflection when interacting with and understanding objective things. Proper psychological health care is a crucial aspect of human health, holding significant value throughout life, and has been … Read more
It is often mentioned that one should maintain a cheerful disposition, be optimistic, and find joy; otherwise, prolonged feelings of sorrow and sensitivity can lead to health issues. Poor emotional health, particularly when liver qi (liver energy) is stagnant, can adversely affect physical health, which is quite understandable. Conversely, physical discomfort and various ailments can … Read more
Old Folk Remedies Collectionto Promote Health Knowledge Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ The liver is a very important organ in our body for detoxification. When people experience anger and depression, it can harm the liver. This leads to a condition known as Gan Yu Qi Zhi (Liver Qi Stagnation), which is a term … Read more
Pulse diagnosis (切诊, qiè zhěn) is the primary focus of this text. The “Pulse Diagnosis Method” (切脉诊断法, qiè mài zhěn duàn fǎ) is one of the most sophisticated and unique diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine. Many pathological and physiological changes in patients can be clearly displayed through the pulse. Learning the basic concepts and … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Auditory Diagnosis Auditory diagnosis is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis, one of the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. TCM utilizes hearing and smelling to infer disease patterns from the sounds emitted by the patient and the various odors from bodily excretions. Since the various … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) places great emphasis on the flow of Qi (气) within the human body. If the flow of Qi is obstructed, it can lead to conditions such as Qi stagnation and blood stasis (气滞血瘀), which may result in liver Qi stagnation (肝郁气滞). The best way to address Qi stagnation and blood stasis … Read more
As the weather turns cooler, many people start to pull out their thick clothes and sweaters early, feeling particularly sensitive to the cold, especially the kind that seeps into the bones. At this time, it is important to pay attention. Today, I will introduce a formula to help you replenish your Yang energy. Many people … Read more
Summary of TCM Courses 1.Shen (神): Broadly – a highly generalized external manifestation of human life activities; narrowly – refers to human consciousness, awareness, and cognitive activities. 2.Yin and Yang (阴阳): A general summary of the opposing attributes of related phenomena or entities in nature. 3.Yin-Yang Mutual Damage (阴阳互损): This has two meanings: One is: … Read more
String pulse is the main pulse for liver and gallbladder diseases. It is necessary to differentiate between normal pulse, pathological pulse, and main pulse. The presence of a string pulse does not automatically indicate liver disease; even in liver disease, the severity must be assessed. The characteristic of the string pulse is primarily its firmness … Read more