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
In the fast-paced and high-pressure work environment, everyone is hustling for a living and striving for their careers. However, behind this relentless pursuit lies much unspoken hardship and struggle. This has gradually formed a common phenomenon in our workplaces — the dilemma of ‘Xian Mai’ (string-like pulse) in the workplace. Da Pan is a highly … Read more
Abnormal Pulse Types: String PulseToday we will learn about the abnormal pulse types—the String Pulse.1. Characteristics of the String Pulse:When the pulse beats, it feels like pressing a taut string, where the pulse’s rise should be firm and straight, resembling a string. It moves directly up and down, tightly stretched.Clinically, the tightness of the String … Read more
Click the blue text to follow Dr. Zhao The Twenty-Eight Pulses of CHEN MAI 沉脉 “Insufficient when lifted, excessive when pressed” Like sand wrapped in cotton, soft on the outside but firm on the inside Chen Mai (沉脉) is felt with a heavy hand pressing down to the bones. Chen (沉) is the opposite of … Read more
In theory, our body is our own, and we should be the masters of our health. However, it is evident that most people’s health is handed over to doctors, making them the passive party, which should not be the case! In fact, observing our own physical condition is not that difficult. You can look at … Read more