To prevent not finding it next time! According to the “Treatise on Damp Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine”, “dampness” can induce over 140 diseases, so when the body’s “dampness” is strong, it is essential to pay attention! As summer heat and the plum rain season arrive, especially after the Grain in Ear (Mangzhong) solar term, … Read more
Click the blue words to follow Shengkang Traditional Chinese Medicine Coughing is the most common symptom of the human respiratory tract, belonging to the body’s self-defense mechanism, which is a process of expelling bacteria, viruses, phlegm, and other substances from the respiratory tract. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), coughs are classified into common types such … Read more
Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang 1. Wind-Cold Constraining the Exterior Type of Aversion to Cold [Etiology] Wind and cold evil bind the exterior, causing the defensive yang to be obstructed. [Symptoms] Aversion to cold, slight fever, no sweating, pain in the head and … Read more
【Introduction】The most significant difference between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine lies in their diagnostic philosophies and methods. Among the four diagnostic techniques—inspection, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation—pulse diagnosis is particularly remarkable in TCM. With just a gentle touch of three fingers, one can discern the causes and mechanisms of diseases, showcasing the wisdom of … Read more
Introduction When first learning about pulse diagnosis, many people easily fall into the misconception that a slippery pulse (hua mai) is indicative of pregnancy, and that only pregnant women exhibit this pulse quality. This is not the case; a slippery pulse can appear in various pathological conditions and may sometimes be found in healthy individuals. … Read more
Today we will learn about slippery pulse and choppy pulse. Pulse Characteristics Slippery Pulse: Smooth and flowing, feels round and smooth, like beads rolling. Choppy Pulse: Thin and slow, feels difficult and obstructed, like a light knife scraping bamboo. Specifically The characteristic of a slippery pulse is that the shape of the pulse felt under … Read more
Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) While there are many types of pulse, they can be categorized based on four aspects: location, number, shape, and quality.①Floating Pulse (Fu Mai): The floating pulse includes six types: floating, surging, soft, scattered, hollow, and leather. These pulses are located superficially and can be easily felt.②Deep Pulse (Chen Mai): The deep … Read more
What is the Deep Pulse? Health Preservation Introduction Hello everyone, I am Director Ma, and today I will introduce you to the deep pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Deep Pulse The deep pulse refers to one of the pulse types. The pulse is located deep, not felt with light pressure, and only detectable with … Read more
Clinically, it is essential to recognize the seven basic pulse types. Floating indicates exterior; sinking indicates interior; Slow indicates cold; regardless of external or internal cold, the pulse is slow. Slow is defined as less than 60 beats per minute. Rapid indicates heat (regardless of excess heat, deficiency heat, low fever, or high fever); rapid … Read more
Sharing positive energy knowledge on pregnancy, parenting, early education, health preservation, gourmet food, and literature. Big Tongue Wu Kequn – The Great Trickster This music cannot be played due to copyright issues, please change the music. The tongue is the most sensitive organ in the human body, and the tongue mucosa is the most … Read more