Chapter 1: Introduction I am a genuine folk TCM practitioner. My father only passed down the essence of the practice, and I had to comprehend it myself. For example, “The human body is a mass of water and fire,” which refers to the theory of qi transformation. He said that as long as you understand … Read more
Summary of TCM Courses 1.Shen (神): Broadly – a highly generalized external manifestation of human life activities; narrowly – refers to human consciousness, awareness, and cognitive activities. 2.Yin and Yang (阴阳): A general summary of the opposing attributes of related phenomena or entities in nature. 3.Yin-Yang Mutual Damage (阴阳互损): This has two meanings: One is: … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Learning Understanding Floating Pulse By the Late Flow Physician There are many schools of thought regarding pulse diagnosis. This article provides a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies” and serves as a gateway for beginners. To take a pulse briefly, … 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
Phlegm-damp constitution refers to a condition where the functions of the internal organs are disordered, leading to Qi, blood, and body fluids being improperly transformed and transported, resulting in the accumulation of dampness and phlegm. This condition often manifests as obesity, fullness in the abdomen, chest tightness, excessive phlegm, easy fatigue, a heavy sensation in … Read more
1 Supplement Fire and Assist Yang The kidney is the foundation of congenital essence, housing the “pre-natal essence,” which is the basis of the yin and yang of the organs and the source of life. Kidney yang, also known as the fire of the Mingmen (Gate of Life), nourishes the five organs and six bowels. … Read more
Weekend Sharing: Initial Explanation of Floating Pulse Original By Mo Liu Lang Zhong Story of Zeng August 25, 2018 07:55 Initial Explanation of Floating Pulse By Mo Liu Lang Zhong There are many schools of pulse diagnosis; this is a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies”, serving as a gateway for beginners. To … Read more
1The Qi Jing Ba Mai (Eight Extraordinary Meridians) consists of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel), and Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel). This system is … Read more
Click↑ Follow us in blue! II. The Relationship Between the Six Fu Organs The physiological functions of the six Fu organs—gallbladder (Dan), stomach (Wei), large intestine (Da Chang), small intestine (Xiao Chang), bladder (Pang Guang), and San Jiao—are different, yet they all serve as organs for the transformation of food and the movement of fluids. … Read more
TCM Book Club Issue 919 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners Author/ Zhang Qiaowen Editor/Wali ⊙ Proofreader/Zheng Xiancheng IIntroduction： The treatment plan for patients is entirely based on meridian diagnosis, combined with individual symptom presentations and the theory of qi transformation. Relying solely on experience points or special effect points for treatment … Read more