The meridians are the body’s natural pharmacy, and to control this divine treasure, it is sufficient to understand the operational principles of the 12 meridians. This is the essence of the entire meridian theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are over three hundred acupuncture points on the 12 meridians, and it is unnecessary to … Read more
The “Huangdi Neijing” tells us that the human body is an organic whole centered around the five organs and six bowels, which are closely related to a person’s life, growth, maturity, and aging. Any illness in the body, regardless of size or severity, is closely related to the five organs and six bowels. Whether it … Read more
Insufficient Yang Qi (Yang Deficiency) is the fourth factor for women’s sensitivity to cold. Yang deficiency means that the fire of the Mingmen (Gate of Life) is insufficient. The cold sensitivity caused by Yang deficiency indicates that this person indeed has insufficient Yang Qi, which means that the fire of the Mingmen and the fire … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy – Cupping Cupping therapy utilizes fire cups as a tool, employing combustion to expel air from within the cup, creating negative pressure that adheres to acupuncture points (zhuyue) or the surface of the body where cupping is applied. This method causes local blood congestion … Read more
I. Basic Theories 1. The center of the organic whole is: the Five Organs (Wu Zang)2. The ruler of the organic whole is: the Heart (Xin)3. The time of Yang within Yang is: morning4. The time of Yin within Yin is: the first half of the night5. The time of Yin within Yang is: afternoon6. … Read more
1. “In ancient times, the best physicians were those who treated the state, the good physicians treated people, and the inferior physicians treated diseases.” In ancient times, good chancellors understood Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), hence the saying “Great sages are proficient in medicine.” Chinese middle school textbooks should include foundational content on TCM. 2. The … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a glorious history of over five thousand years within the Chinese nation, symbolizing health, wisdom, and sanctity in the hearts of the people. However, since the Jin and Yuan dynasties, TCM has seriously deviated from the principles of Yin and Yang, leading to various factions that either focus on Yang, … Read more
Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Education 1. Basic Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (1) Understanding of Life in TCM. This section introduces the TCM perspective on life, which views human life as a phenomenon of nature, emphasizing that growth, aging, and death are natural processes. (2) Understanding the Relationship between Humans, Nature, and … Read more
1. The View of Life in TCM In understanding life, there is a significant difference between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine. Western medicine understands life through anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, observing only the tangible and visible forms. Even with high-powered electron microscopes, what is seen is still a formed entity. Western medicine is … Read more
1 Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to “Chinese Traditional Medicine,” which is an ancient and comprehensive medical system with thousands of years of history and experience. It includes theories such as the balance of Yin and Yang, the circulation of Qi and blood, and the … Read more