Author | Laika Editor | Chunfeng Review | XiaoyeCommunity | Add WeChat chunfeng52566, note “Join Group” to exchange TCM knowledge I have a patient who, during the hot summer, did not dry off after a cold shower and felt discomfort in the lower abdomen the next day, with frequent and intermittent urination, and a sensation … Read more
Summary of TCM Courses 01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive Guide to Common Ailments in TCM 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books In daily life, many individuals over the age of 30 begin to experience various pains, such as headaches, dizziness, cervical pain, shoulder periarthritis, cerebral … Read more
1. Ba Zhen Wan (Eight Treasure Pill) Ingredients: Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Bai Shao (White Peony), Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage), Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice), etc. Effects and Price:The main effect is to tonify Qi and nourish blood, with a price of approximately … Read more
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is the dried root of the plants Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis tangshen, or Codonopsis lanceolata, belonging to the Campanulaceae family. Codonopsis has a sweet flavor and a neutral nature, entering the Spleen and Stomach meridians. Its effects include tonifying the Spleen, benefiting the Lung, nourishing the blood, and generating fluids. Codonopsis is neutral … Read more
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency (脾胃虚寒, Pí Wèi Xū Hán) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the insufficient Yang energy of the Spleen and Stomach, leading to a loss of warmth and impaired transportation functions, resulting in internal coldness. This condition is similar to Spleen Yang Deficiency (脾阳虚, Pí Yáng … Read more
Try Acupuncture and Cupping Therapy for Dark Circles Shanxi, Hongdong County / Cai Xiaogang Dark circles, scientifically known as “periorbital hyperpigmentation,” are commonly referred to as “dark circles,” “eye bags,” or “panda eyes.” The fast pace of life, changes in lifestyle, and the prevalence of smartphones and computers have made dark circles a common issue … Read more
The Slippery Pulse is Not Necessarily a Sign of Pregnancy The pulse pattern of pregnancy has historically been interpreted in two different ways. For instance, the Neijing states “the Shaoyin pulse is very active” (Su Wen: Ping Ren Qi Xiang Lun) and “Yin deficiency leads to Yang counteracting” (Su Wen: Yin Yang Bie Lun). The … Read more
In addition to phlegm-dampness, stasis blood (yūxuè) is also a common condition associated with the slippery pulse (huá mài). This condition can lead to vomiting and accumulation of blood, which is often observed in women during their menstrual period. Therefore, it is common for women to exhibit a noticeable slippery pulse, especially in the cubic … Read more
The diagnosis of color in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is profound and complex, with many nuances that even seasoned practitioners may find challenging to master. However, there is a relatively straightforward principle in color diagnosis that is closely related to the general public: the color of the tongue. In TCM, it is believed that the … Read more
Tongue diagnosis, also known as wang she (望舌), is an important method for understanding the physiological functions and pathological changes of the body by observing the changes in the tongue’s appearance. It is used to diagnose and understand diseases. During tongue diagnosis, observation is conducted in the order of tongue tip – tongue middle – … Read more