Author | Chen Yuhan Editor | Chunfeng Review | Xiao Ye Currently, a significant number of patients in clinical practice experience symptoms such as lack of energy, fatigue, poor appetite, and decreased cognitive function due to irregular eating habits, habitual skipping of breakfast, frequent late nights, and excessive work stress. These symptoms are indicative of … Read more
Author: Wang Hailong Institution: Yixian Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital The differentiation of diseases based on the Six Meridians is a complete theoretical system, thus all diseases in the world can be diagnosed and treated using the Six Meridians. The Qing Dynasty physician Ke Yunbo also stated: “Zhongjing’s Six Meridians serve as the legal basis for … Read more
In the understanding of most people, leaving the cupping jar on for a long time will result in blisters. However, this is not the case. The formation of blisters is due to the presence of phlegm-dampness (痰湿 zhān shī) in the body or the local area where cupping is applied, rather than simply being a … Read more
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