Shaoyang disease

Unblocking the Upper and Lower Jiao: The Importance of the Middle Jiao; Harmonizing the Exterior and Interior: The Role of Shaoyang. The Wonderful Use of Moxibustion for Qi Flow!

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Unblocking the Upper and Lower Jiao: The Importance of the Middle Jiao; Harmonizing the Exterior and Interior: The Role of Shaoyang. The Wonderful Use of Moxibustion for Qi Flow!

If we fall ill, those around us often ask with concern: where does it hurt? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) terms, any disease, when viewed from the symptoms, is fundamentally about the exterior and interior. We often say: a person lives by a breath of Qi. The maintenance of life and the health of the … Read more

Discussion on Exterior and Interior

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Discussion on Exterior and Interior

Discussion on Exterior and Interior In discussing the body as a whole, the physical body is considered the exterior (biao), while the internal organs (zangfu) are regarded as the interior (li). When referring to the physical body, the skin is the exterior, and the bones and flesh are the interior. In terms of internal organs, … Read more

Understanding the Xian Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Xian Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In previous articles, it was mentioned that Zhang Zhongjing’s pulse method categorizes pulses into Yin and Yang types, indicating that floating, large, rapid, moving, and slippery pulses are Yang, while sinking, thin, weak, Xian (string-like), and faint pulses are Yin. Among these, the Xian pulse is a Yin pulse that is relatively difficult to understand, … Read more

Analysis of the Xuan Pulse in Treating Febrile Diseases (Part 1)

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Analysis of the Xuan Pulse in Treating Febrile Diseases (Part 1)

The Xuan pulse is classified as a Yin pulse. The “Pulse Classic” explains: “When lifted, it is absent; when pressed, it resembles a bowstring.” It also states: “Xuan is similar to Jin (tight).” Therefore, in practice, it is often difficult to distinguish between Xuan and Jin. The “Pulse Differentiation Method” provides a specific explanation: “When … Read more

Understanding the Pathogenesis of Six Meridians in Febrile Diseases (Must Read)

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Understanding the Pathogenesis of Six Meridians in Febrile Diseases (Must Read)

Pathogenesis of Taiyang Disease Taiyang governs the exterior and controls the Ying and Wei (nutritive and defensive qi), serving as the “barrier of the body”. When external pathogens invade through the skin, they obstruct the Wei Yang, causing stagnation of Ying Yin and excess of pathogenic heat at the exterior, hence it is termed Taiyang … Read more

The Fascinating Phenomena Observed in Acupuncture for Allergic Dermatitis

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The Fascinating Phenomena Observed in Acupuncture for Allergic Dermatitis

Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 1093 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: TCM practitioners often hesitate to use moxibustion for skin itching, dryness, or similar heat-related conditions, fearing it may worsen the condition. This hesitation stems from a lack of understanding of the efficacy of moxibustion. In this article, the most … Read more

The Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treating Diseases

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The Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treating Diseases

Introduction Using the Five Elements of generation, overcoming, and mutual restraint, the five internal organs correspond to five colors. The internal conditions must manifest externally as guidance. Coupled with the theory of Qi movement, all diseases can be attributed to abnormal Qi circulation, making it easy to identify the source of dysfunction. At this point, … Read more