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Analysis of Clinical Patterns and Treatments for Summer Damp-Heat Syndrome (6): Typical Damp-Heat Case Studies

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Analysis of Clinical Patterns and Treatments for Summer Damp-Heat Syndrome (6): Typical Damp-Heat Case Studies

This article’s introduction When discussing summer dampness and heat, the most important and easily observable sign is the tongue coating. It has been previously explained how to observe the tongue coating. Ultimately, it is essential to emphasize the combination of symptoms, tongue coating, and pulse condition. 1 Typical Damp-Heat Tongue Cases Now let’s look at … Read more

Understanding the Six External Pathogenic Factors in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Six External Pathogenic Factors in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hello everyone~~ The “Preventive Health” team is here to share knowledge again! Today, let’s talk about the six external pathogenic factors commonly mentioned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These are Wind (Feng), Cold (Han), Summer Heat (Shu), Dampness (Shi), Dryness (Zao), and Fire (Huo). These factors are referred to as the Six External Pathogenic Factors. … Read more

How to Maintain Health in Summer: 8 Essential Tips

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How to Maintain Health in Summer: 8 Essential Tips

Summer weather can be stifling, making it difficult to move around in air-conditioned rooms, which is detrimental to health. So how can we maintain our health during the summer? Below are some essential tips for summer health maintenance. Summer is a season of growth, the most vibrant time of the year, and the human metabolism … Read more

Discussion on External Pathogenic Factors in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Discussion on External Pathogenic Factors in Traditional Chinese Medicine

External pathogenic factors refer to those that invade the body from the outside, either through the skin and hair or through the mouth and nose, causing external diseases. External diseases are a category of illnesses caused by these external pathogenic factors, typically presenting acutely with symptoms such as chills and fever, sore throat, and joint … Read more

Understanding the Six Excesses (Liu Yin) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Six Excesses (Liu Yin) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The “Six Excesses” (Liu Yin) refer to the six external pathogenic factors: Wind (Feng), Cold (Han), Summer Heat (Shu), Dampness (Shi), Dryness (Zao), and Fire (Huo). Under normal circumstances, these six factors represent different climatic changes in nature, which are essential for the growth and survival of all living things, known as the “Six Qi”. … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Knowledge: The Pathogenic Effects of the Six Excesses (Part 2)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Knowledge: The Pathogenic Effects of the Six Excesses (Part 2)

The Six Qi: The so-called Six Qi, also known as the Six Origins, refers to the six types of normal climatic conditions in nature: wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and fire. The Six Excesses: The so-called Six Excesses refers to the collective term for the six types of external pathogenic factors: wind, cold, summer … Read more

Using This Method to Transform Dampness and Awaken the Spleen, Recommended by TCM Masters, Suitable for All Ages

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Using This Method to Transform Dampness and Awaken the Spleen, Recommended by TCM Masters, Suitable for All Ages

As we are in the summer season, it is hot and humid. In such hot weather, modern people inevitably use air conditioning and fans. However, the damp heat and discomfort from the environment, combined with improper lifestyle habits, can lead to various symptoms. Summarizing the causes, they can be divided into two categories:one is damp … Read more

Analysis of Floating Pulse and Its Variants

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Analysis of Floating Pulse and Its Variants

Analysis of Floating Pulse and Its Variants According to the “Pulse Classic”: “A floating and large pulse indicates a heavy head and nasal congestion due to wind. A floating and slow pulse suggests numbness of the skin, with wind-cold invading the muscles. A floating and slippery pulse indicates food retention. A short floating pulse suggests … Read more

Managing Qi Deficiency and Fluid Loss During the Dog Days of Summer with Two Renowned Formulas: Qing Shu Yi Qi Decoction

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Managing Qi Deficiency and Fluid Loss During the Dog Days of Summer with Two Renowned Formulas: Qing Shu Yi Qi Decoction

Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】 Set asStarred/Top for easy accessNowadays, there are many exercise videos online, and some people have started to follow along, even running outdoors in the hot summer to sweat more. However, after a few days of practice, they feel unwell, their mental state worsens, and … Read more

Utilizing the Same-Named Formula “Qing Shu Yi Qi Decoction” for Summer Heat and Qi Deficiency

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Utilizing the Same-Named Formula "Qing Shu Yi Qi Decoction" for Summer Heat and Qi Deficiency

Currently, there are many exercise videos online, and some people have started to follow along, even running outdoors in the hot weather to sweat more. However, after a few days of this, they feel unwell, their mental state declines, and they easily become irritable and fatigued. Climbing stairs makes them feel palpitations, and they may … Read more