Tuina for children is a method that combines both regulation and treatment, and when applied correctly, it can yield excellent results. However, like any method, it has its applicable scope, and pediatric tuina is no exception. Its indications include common and frequently occurring diseases of the pediatric digestive and respiratory systems, such as colds, coughs, … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! When it comes to olfactory and auditory diagnosis, we are not unfamiliar with it. When friends and family meet and greet, if the other person speaks with a heavy and muffled voice, “as if coming from a jar,” we usually ask with concern: “Have you caught a … Read more
Essential Insights: Understanding the True Art of Auscultation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Sound Diagnosis) Sound Diagnosis and Disease Differentiation Sound diagnosis is a method of understanding the nature of a disease based on various sounds produced by the patient, including their pitch, urgency, strength, and clarity. ①High-pitched sound: Indicates that the vital energy is not … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) is characterized by a strong pulse when lifted and a weak pulse when pressed. It is a three-layered pulse combination. The term “floating pulse” refers to a pulse that is easily felt at the surface level but weak when pressed deeper. Any pulse that can be easily detected at the floating … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Learning Understanding Floating Pulse By the Late Flow Physician There are many schools of thought regarding pulse diagnosis. This article provides a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies” and serves as a gateway for beginners. To take a pulse briefly, … Read more
Remarkable Tongue Diagnosis Remarkable Tongue Diagnosis Lungs reside within the thoracic cavity, positioned at the highest point, akin to the sky. As the saying goes: “It is cold at high altitudes.” Therefore, the lungs are delicate organs, much like infants, with tender viscera that are easily invaded by external pathogens, exhibiting variable emotions, akin to … Read more
Knowledge on Nurturing the Five Organs Nurturing the Five Organs, the Six Bowels will then be at peace. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) categorizes the important organs of the human body into two main types: the Zang (五脏) and the Fu (六腑). The former includes the heart (心), liver (肝), spleen (脾), lungs (肺), and kidneys … Read more
Shuang Er Soup (双耳汤) 【Ingredients】10 grams of Silver Ear (银耳, Yín’ěr) and Black Fungus (黑木耳, Hēimù’ěr), 30 grams of rock sugar. 【Preparation】Soak the Silver Ear and Black Fungus in warm water to rehydrate, remove impurities, wash clean, place in a bowl, add rock sugar and an appropriate amount of water, steam in a steamer for … Read more
Bai BuBǎi Bù Alias Bai Tiao Gen, Bai Bu Cao, Nao Shi Yao, Yao Shi Yao, Sou Yao, Ye Tian Men Dong, Bai Nai, Jiu Cong Gen, Jiu Chong Gen, Yi Wo Hu, Jiu Shi Jiu Tiao Gen, Shan Bai Gen, Niu Shi Gui, Bai Bu Gen, Bai Bing, Yu Xiao, Jian Gan Functions Moistens … Read more
To prevent losing it next time! Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its ability to strengthen the spleen, tonify the middle, moisten the lungs, and replenish qi. It is also referred to as Shang Dang Ren Shen, Huang Shen, or Huang Dang. Codonopsis has a sweet flavor and a neutral … Read more