Discussion on Differentiating Syndromes Based on Deficiency and Excess By Lai Haibiao 1. Differentiating Syndromes Based on Deficiency and Excess In the “Su Wen: Treatise on Regulating the Menstrual Cycle”, it states: “All diseases arise from deficiency and excess.” In the “Su Wen: Treatise on Febrile Diseases”, it states: “When the righteous qi is preserved … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history and profound medical theories. Some people do not understand TCM, but when it comes to fever, one must observe, listen, inquire, and feel the pulse, following the four examinations and eight principles. Nowadays, however, a small thermometer can resolve this in just a few minutes. But let … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen. When we face the dilemma of treating cold with heat or heat with cold, and it does not yield results, or when the symptoms do not align strictly with either cold or heat, the treatment should not rely solely on either cold or heat … Read more
Understanding the Dual Release Formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine Dual Release Formula The Dual Release Formula is primarily composed of 解表药 (jie biao yao) (exterior-releasing herbs) and 治里药 (zhi li yao) (interior-treating herbs), which have the function of dual release, used to treat conditions where both exterior and interior symptoms coexist. It embodies the combination … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is characterized by two main principles: a holistic perspective and the differentiation of syndromes for treatment. Among the various methods of syndrome differentiation, such as the “Eight Principles”, “Six Meridians”, “Zang-Fu”, “Wei-Qi-Ying-Xue”, and “San Jiao”, the “Eight Principles” serve as the foundation for all other differentiations. The content of the Eight … Read more
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As the New Year approaches, families gather and indulge in feasting. According to research, the twenty-six commonly used pulse patterns carefully selected by ancient physicians represent a rigorous and scientific combination. They not only reflect various aspects of the changes in the cun (寸) pulse but also provide multiple methods for distinguishing and analyzing complex … Read more
Three Articles on Pulse Diagnosis: Pulse Techniques, Pulse Theory, and Pulse Methods! 1. Fú Mài (Floating Pulse): Lightly pressing reveals the pulse; heavy pressing does not. It floats like wood on water. A strong floating pulse indicates wind-heat, while a weak floating pulse suggests blood deficiency. Chén Mài (Deep Pulse): Requires heavy pressure to feel; … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Pulse Diagnosis Everyone is likely familiar with taking the pulse. Whenever we visit a TCM practitioner, they will check our pulse and can understand our health condition through this method. Many people are curious about how TCM can determine our physical state just by taking the pulse. Today, let us … Read more
TCM Diagnosis – Pulse Diagnosis Everyone is familiar with pulse taking. Whenever we visit a TCM doctor, they will check our pulse and can understand our health condition through it. Many people are curious about how TCM can determine our physical state just by feeling the pulse. Today, let’s learn about what pulse diagnosis in … Read more