Second Section on the Treatment of Wind-Dampness Syndrome Article 24 When wind and dampness attack together, causing joint pain and discomfort, with pulling pain that restricts movement, severe pain upon approach, sweating and shortness of breath, difficulty in urination, aversion to wind and reluctance to remove clothing, or slight swelling of the body, the prescription … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a very common traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Many people choose to brew Astragalus in water, and some even add a few slices of it when cooking, not only for flavor but also for its nourishing properties.Astragalus has detoxifying and anti-swelling effects, with a history of use in China spanning thousands of … Read more
Hello everyone, welcome to “Learning TCM from the Beginning.” I am Sun Jie from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. Today, we will continue our study on listening to breathing in TCM diagnosis. Normal breathing is smooth and even, and typically, the sound of breathing is not audible. Breathing is the external … Read more
Diagnosis Through Auditory ExaminationAuditory examination is a method of diagnosing diseases based on various sounds produced by the patient, assessing their pitch, urgency, strength, and clarity.① High-pitched sounds: Indicate that the vital energy is not deficient, belonging to heat syndrome or excess syndrome.② Heavy and muddy voice: Indicates external invasion of wind-cold, unregulated lung qi, … Read more