Six Character Formula

Understanding Illness Through Sound: A TCM Perspective (Including Six Character Formula)

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Understanding Illness Through Sound: A TCM Perspective (Including Six Character Formula)

In martial arts novels, masters often possess the ability to discern a person’s condition through their voice. In fact, doctors also have the capability to diagnose illnesses by listening to sounds. The auditory diagnosis in TCM, one of the four diagnostic methods, includes listening to sounds. This article discusses how to assess a patient’s physical … Read more

The Origins and Methods of the Six Character Formula in Qigong

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The Origins and Methods of the Six Character Formula in Qigong

The earliest existing literature on the Six Character Formula can be found in the “Record of Nurturing Life and Extending Life” written by Tao Hongjing during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Tao Hongjing was one of the representatives of the Maoshan sect of Taoism and a renowned physician. In the “Record of Nurturing Life – … Read more