Source：“Clinical Notes on Traditional Chinese Medicine”, People’s Health Publishing House Chief Editor: Wang Bin Editor: Bai Zhi (White Atractylodes) This article is copyrighted by the rights holder. Slippery Pulse The slippery pulse (滑脉, hua mai) is characterized by a smooth and flowing sensation, akin to beads rolling under the fingers (《脉经》). It feels as if … Read more
Many people are aware of Qi deficiency, but may not know about blood deficiency (xue xu). Blood deficiency occurs when there is insufficient blood in the body, leading to a lack of nourishment for the limbs and internal organs, resulting in overall weakness. Individuals with anemia often have blood deficiency issues, but not all individuals … Read more
01 Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) According to the Taiping Huimin Heji Ju Fang (Formulas from the Bureau of People’s Welfare), “Si Jun Zi Tang” is used to treat deficiency of Qi in the defensive and nutritive levels, weakness of the organs, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, intestinal rumbling, diarrhea, and vomiting. Regular … Read more
Excessive eating, a preference for cold and raw foods, smoking, drinking, irregular meal times, and negative emotions can gradually weaken the 脾胃 (Spleen and Stomach), leading to 脾胃虚寒 (Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency). The main symptoms include cold limbs, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and stomach pain, which can affect quality of life over time. To … Read more
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Qi stagnation caused by overeating and excessive worry is closely related to symptoms of bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux. (Image designed by Doucefleur@iStockphoto) Bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux are common clinical issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes these are related to the dysfunction of Qi movement within the body, which affects the Spleen … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Written by Ban Xia Dong Qing A joyful heart is a good medicine Sometimes, the cause of Qi deficiency is not necessarily a lack of Qi; it may be due to obstruction in the middle jiao (中焦, zhōng jiāo), leading to poor Qi circulation. At this time, clearing … Read more
Qi and blood are the most fundamental substances that sustain human life activities. Qi is yang, a dynamic and vigorous subtle substance; blood is yin, the carrier of qi that provides it with sufficient nourishment. As the saying goes, “Qi is the commander of blood, and blood is the mother of qi.” The movement of … Read more
Heavenly born, one life water, water gives birth to all things, greatly stored in water.Water is the source of life, the foundation of health,and also the chief of all medicines.Once a person lacks the nourishment of water,it is like a dry riverbed, losing the luster of life. Yin deficiency is akin to the body lacking … Read more
Yin and Yang, as a core concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), are the foundation of health through their balance and harmony. However, the fast pace of modern life and environmental changes often disrupt this balance, leading to various diseases. The imbalance of Yin and Yang can manifest as either a deficiency of Yin or … Read more