Discussion on Exterior and Interior In discussing the body as a whole, the physical body is considered the exterior (biao), while the internal organs (zangfu) are regarded as the interior (li). When referring to the physical body, the skin is the exterior, and the bones and flesh are the interior. In terms of internal organs, … Read more
Clickthe blue textto follow us Discussion on Master-Disciple Relationships Exterior and Interior Syndromes, are among the earliest concepts encountered by students of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Initially, it may seem confusing, but over time, it becomes increasingly overlooked, and the concepts of exterior and interior become more and more blurred. Today, let’s re-familiarize ourselves with … Read more
Written by/ TCM Medical Theory The floating pulse resembles a spring that is stuck at its highest point, unable to retract, indicating that the qi and blood are in a state of agitation. The fu organs (yang) are responsible for the flow and dispersion of qi, while the zang organs (yin) store essence and qi … Read more
Pathogenesis of Taiyang Disease Taiyang governs the exterior and controls the Ying and Wei (nutritive and defensive qi), serving as the “barrier of the body”. When external pathogens invade through the skin, they obstruct the Wei Yang, causing stagnation of Ying Yin and excess of pathogenic heat at the exterior, hence it is termed Taiyang … Read more
Introduction Using the Five Elements of generation, overcoming, and mutual restraint, the five internal organs correspond to five colors. The internal conditions must manifest externally as guidance. Coupled with the theory of Qi movement, all diseases can be attributed to abnormal Qi circulation, making it easy to identify the source of dysfunction. At this point, … Read more