Traditional Solar Terms The Huangdi Neijing states: “In spring and summer, nourish Yang; in autumn and winter, nourish Yin.” Humans correspond with the Qi of heaven and earth, thus health preservation should follow the changes of the four seasons. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long advocated for guiding techniques for health preservation. As the primary … Read more
Introduction According to the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), “In spring and summer, nourish Yang; in autumn and winter, nourish Yin.” Human beings correspond with the Qi of heaven and earth, thus health preservation should align with the seasonal changes. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long advocated for guiding techniques as a primary responsibility … Read more
The Four Diagnostic Methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine Refer to the four methods of diagnosis: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. Observation involves purposeful observation of the patient’s spirit, complexion, form, posture, and tongue appearance to assess internal organ pathology. Listening includes both auditory and olfactory aspects. For example, one can discern the condition of the … Read more