Friends who often visit Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners should know that in herbal prescriptions, you often see herbs like Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), and Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes). Are these herbs as commonly used as regular cold medicines? Yes, they are used even more frequently and are very … Read more
Ginseng is the “king of herbs” for nourishing Qi. Since ancient times, there has been a saying in China that a bowl of ginseng soup can bring one back from the brink of death. Ginseng can greatly replenish Yuan Qi (元气, Original Qi), rescuing those in critical condition, and is the primary herb for treating … Read more
1. Heart Qi Deficiency: The Heart is the “Supreme Organ” of the Five Zang and Six Fu. Common Symptoms of Heart Qi Deficiency: Heart Qi deficiency leads to insufficient blood circulation, often causing irregular heartbeats, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and palpitations. Symptoms are particularly pronounced with increased physical activity, such as climbing stairs, brisk … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four diagnostic methods are the foundation for syndrome differentiation and treatment. The so-called four diagnostics are observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. Observation is the first and foremost, as “to know by looking is called spirit.” This means that a doctor can tell at a glance whether a person is … Read more
Wind-heat cold is caused by the invasion of wind-heat evil attacking the exterior and the disharmony of lung qi. Symptoms include high fever, slight aversion to wind, headache, sweating, sore and swollen throat, cough with sticky or yellow phlegm, nasal congestion with yellow discharge, thirst with a preference for drinking, a red tip and edges … Read more
▲Chen Weichuan, Renowned National TCM Physician (1939.5-) Chen Weichuan, a renowned national TCM physician, is the chief physician at the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region TCM Hospital, and has accumulated rich clinical experience in internal medicine and difficult diseases. Here, he shares his experience in treating exogenous diseases, emphasizing the importance of light, clear, and dispersing … Read more
1. Liver Guidance Techniques Section One: Soothe Liver Qi, Assist Gallbladder, from 7 PM to 9 PM.Place both hands on the corresponding positions of the liver, using Qi sensation to connect the meridians, rotating six times. Do not apply force with the palms against the liver; let the liver Qi harmonize and the meridians connect. … Read more
Humans experience seven emotions and desires, which are joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fright, and fear. It is normal for a person to feel happy at times and sad at others, or to experience worry and fright. However, excessive emotions can harm the body, primarily affecting the five internal organs.The Huangdi Neijing states: anger harms … Read more
In the process of recognizing the surrounding world or interacting with others, individuals inevitably experience corresponding emotions, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are referred to as the Seven Emotions: joy, anger, worry, contemplation, sadness, fear, and shock. Under normal circumstances, fluctuations in these emotions have little impact on health and do not lead to … Read more
Keep Moving 保持·热爱 Understanding the Causes of Disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine Seven Emotions Seven Emotions Anger can lead to blood vomiting and death. Out-of-body experiences. Excessive sadness harms the body. Are these classic scenes from TV dramas true? Today, let’s explore the truth about emotions. Causes of Disease In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the … Read more