On February 5, 2018, Mr. Chen, mentioned in the medical case, reached out again after the New Year seeking help, stating, “I have an old problem I would like you to take a look at. I feel my pulse is deep and thin, with a slippery quality. I have had yellow urine for many years, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Clinical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning TCM Understanding Damp-Heat When we observe damp-heat, we should not rush to clear it immediately. Damp-heat is merely a result; if we focus solely on the result, it will reappear quickly because the cause remains. Focusing on treating damp-heat will only lead … Read more
Heaviness and Swelling of the Legs Heaviness and swelling of the legs are symptoms of the lower jiao (lower abdomen), corresponding to the pulse diagnosis site of the Chi pulse (尺脉). Clinically, the Chi pulse can be used to determine whether a patient has heaviness and swelling in the legs. Excess moisture tends to descend, … Read more