The Dai Mai, as one of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, is first mentioned in the ancient texts of the Huangdi Neijing in the section Ling Shu: Jing Bie, with a detailed description of its pathway found in the Nanjing: Twenty-Eight Difficulties. 1. Huangdi Neijing: Ling Shu The Ling Shu: Jing Bie first mentions the existence … Read more
To understand the Xu Sun pulse, let us first review the steps of pulse diagnosis: 1. Differentiating Xu (deficiency) and Shi (excess) — This refers to assessing the strength of the pulse. He pulse: Soft and strong; Xu pulse: Weak pulse; Shi pulse: Strong pulse that pushes against the fingers. 2. Differentiating Han (cold) and … Read more
The tongue is a window to health, as its appearance can reflect a person’s health status. It is often said that “the tongue is a mirror of the body’s health.” Through this window, ordinary people can monitor their physical condition in a timely manner, allowing for prompt medical attention! In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there … Read more