Shang Han Lun

The Fifth Issue of “Historical Accounts of Cold Damage”: The Deep Meaning of the Relationship Between Taiyang and Shaoyin

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The Fifth Issue of "Historical Accounts of Cold Damage": The Deep Meaning of the Relationship Between Taiyang and Shaoyin

Introduction: The relationship between Taiyang (Greater Yang) and Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) is generally understood from the perspective of meridians, considering the interconnection between the Taiyang and Shaoyin meridians. But is there a deeper meaning between them? Brief Discussion Deep Cold Damage In the previous third and fourth issues, we spent considerable space interpreting the internal … Read more

Differentiating Exterior and Interior Patterns in the Early Stage of Exogenous Diseases

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Differentiating Exterior and Interior Patterns in the Early Stage of Exogenous Diseases

Editor: Xiao Yaotong Is a cold a simple matter? Can you treat it? ā–¨Total of2210words, estimated reading time6minutes 1. Exterior Pattern is the Early Stage of Exogenous Cold Evil 1. The characteristic of exterior pattern is aversion to cold The concept of exterior pattern originates from the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), where … Read more

Gu Juezhong: The Correct Approach to Zhang Zhongjing’s ‘Xian Pulse’

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Gu Juezhong: The Correct Approach to Zhang Zhongjing's 'Xian Pulse'

Introduction: Zhang Zhongjing’s pulse diagnosis is not merely a theoretical overview but is closely integrated with clinical practice. Today, we present an analysis of Zhang Zhongjing’s Xian pulse by Mr. Gu Juezhong from Ningxia Medical University. Mr. Gu’s reasoning is clear and well-founded, providing us with a correct method for interpreting Zhang Zhongjing’s pulse diagnosis. … Read more

Gu Juezhong: The Correct Understanding of Zhang Zhongjing’s “Xian Pulse”

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Gu Juezhong: The Correct Understanding of Zhang Zhongjing's "Xian Pulse"

Promoting Traditional Chinese Culture, Inheriting the Lifeblood Continuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The medicine of Qi Huang holds a crucial and significant position in traditional Chinese culture, being an inseparable part of it. Throughout the long river of history, it has condensed the wisdom of the Chinese people, contributing … Read more

Understanding Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Focus on Slippery and String-like Pulses

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Understanding Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Focus on Slippery and String-like Pulses

Personal Introduction: A “post-90s” TCM practitioner in their forties, with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a licensed TCM physician, ten years of experience in a tertiary hospital, and ten years of independent practice in the community. I adhere to classical TCM principles, with the life goal of making TCM understandable to the public … Read more

Pulse Diagnosis in “Shang Han Lun” and “Jin Kui Yao Lue”

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Pulse Diagnosis in "Shang Han Lun" and "Jin Kui Yao Lue"

For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Here, we will use the pulse diagnosis from “Shang Han Za Bing Lun” as a standard to explain the diagnostic application of pulse methods based on disease pulse syndrome treatment. 1. Pulse Diagnosis in “Shang Han Lun” Floating pulse indicates that … Read more

Lecture 55 – An Introduction to Pulse Diagnosis: “Floating Pulse and Deep Pulse”

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Lecture 55 - An Introduction to Pulse Diagnosis: "Floating Pulse and Deep Pulse"

Personal Introduction: A “post-90s” TCM practitioner in their forties, with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a licensed TCM physician, ten years of experience in a tertiary hospital, and ten years of independent practice in the community. I have no specific school of thought and advocate for classical TCM, with the life goal of … Read more