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
Color Observation: Refers to the method of diagnosing a patient’s condition by observing the color and luster of the skin (mainly the face). (1) Principles of Facial Color Diagnosis • The face has abundant blood vessels, reflecting the qi and blood of the internal organs. The deficiency or excess of the internal organs can … Read more
Editor’s Introduction The “Nanjing” states: “To know by observation is called spirit.” This emphasizes the importance of facial diagnosis in the process of diagnosing and treating diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The “Danxi Heart Method” states: “What is within must manifest externally.” Through facial diagnosis, TCM practitioners can understand the internal state of the … Read more
Patient’s question: “As soon as we met, you said I have spleen deficiency and excessive dampness, and you even mentioned some of my physical discomforts. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) work so magically? What is the basis of your judgment?” The “Nanjing” states: “To know by observation is called divine.” This emphasizes the importance … Read more
The human body is an organic whole, with the five zang organs (heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney) and six fu organs (gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, san jiao) interconnected through meridians. The zang and fu organs are like the essential facilities in a city, such as water plants, power plants, communication facilities, substations, … Read more
The twelve meridians, also known as the twelve primary meridians, are the main components of the meridian system. Their names are determined based on their yin-yang properties, associated organs, and the areas they traverse. Each meridian corresponds to one of the twelve organs, using the name of the respective organ combined with the different locations … Read more
November 8 Friday 12th day of the 10th month in the Year of the Pig Today marks the beginning of winter Seeing the title, how many people resonate with this—sometimes after a long day of work, not only do we feel extremely fatigued, but we also experience a sensation of body heat, as if we … Read more
After sending out yesterday’s article, I couldn’t bear to look at some of the comments. Some said I only wrote half, others called me lazy. Alright, my fellow Qi deficiency friends, let’s hurt each other… So, is the result of Qi deficiency really just laziness? NO NO NO Don’t underestimate Qi deficiency, okay? Laziness is … Read more
The five zang organs include the heart (xin), lungs (fei), spleen (pi), liver (gan), and kidneys (shen); the six fu organs include the gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), small intestine (xiao chang), large intestine (da chang), bladder (pang guang), and san jiao (triple burner). The human body is an organic whole, and the functional activities of … Read more
Article Overview: The importance of the five organs and six bowels is frequently mentioned in TCM health practices. So, what do the five organs and six bowels refer to? What are the five organs? What are the six bowels? Let’s take a look at the introduction below. What are the Five Organs and Six Bowels? … Read more