TCM Diagnosis

Understanding Qi Deficiency and Qi Stagnation Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Qi Deficiency and Qi Stagnation Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Constitution accompanies us throughout our lives, influencing our work and daily activities. Correctly understanding our constitution can significantly enhance our quality of life. Currently, there are nine types of constitutions classified, with eight being imbalanced and one being harmonious. Among these, Qi Deficiency constitution ranks first among the eight imbalanced types, accounting for approximately 13% … Read more

Identification and Management of Qi Deficiency Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Identification and Management of Qi Deficiency Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In this vast world, each person exhibits unique traits. Everyone inherits different genetic characteristics from their parents, making them a special individual. Do you know what your constitution is? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse-taking to gather information about a patient’s physical condition, including complexion, voice, body shape, activity level, tongue … Read more

A Wonderful Formula to Improve Your Qi Deficiency Constitution!

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A Wonderful Formula to Improve Your Qi Deficiency Constitution!

Hao Wanshan, born in November 1944, graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. He is currently a professor and doctoral supervisor at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. With 50 years of clinical practice, he emphasizes emotional regulation for patients and is particularly skilled in treating emotional disorders. Qi deficiency (气虚) is a term in Traditional … Read more

Understanding the Nine Body Constitutions in TCM for Health and Wellness: The Benefits of Lingzhi (Reishi Mushroom)

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Understanding the Nine Body Constitutions in TCM for Health and Wellness: The Benefits of Lingzhi (Reishi Mushroom)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classifies individuals into nine basic body constitutions: Pinghe (Balanced), Qixu (Qi Deficiency), Yangxu (Yang Deficiency), Yinxu (Yin Deficiency), Tan Shi (Phlegm-Damp), Shire (Damp-Heat), Xueyu (Blood Stasis), Qiyu (Qi Stagnation), and Tebing (Special Constitution). Each constitution type has distinct characteristics in terms of physical traits, physiological features, psychological traits, pathological responses, and … Read more

The Story of Famous Physicians: The Origin of the Compendium of Materia Medica (Part Two)

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The Story of Famous Physicians: The Origin of the Compendium of Materia Medica (Part Two)

The Story of Famous Physicians The medicinal substances recorded in the medical book “Bencao” (本草) were originally passed down from Shennong, totaling only three hundred sixty-five types. During the Liang Dynasty, Tao Hongjing added three hundred sixty-five more, bringing the total to seven hundred thirty types. In the Tang Dynasty, Su Gong added one hundred … Read more

The Essentials of Golden Chamber: Treating Disease Before It Occurs

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The Essentials of Golden Chamber: Treating Disease Before It Occurs

In honor of Huang Yuanyu! 。 Golden ChamberSuspension ExplanationVolume One Organs and Meridians Sixteen Chapters　　 　　The organs and meridians are hidden and invisible, yet their external manifestations are evident. For instance, symptoms such as sound, odor, color, pulse, cold, heat, pain, itching, emotions like joy, anger, love, and hate, as well as excretion, drinking, and … Read more

What Are the Differences Between the ‘Jin Kui Yao Lue’ and ‘Shang Han Lun’?

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What Are the Differences Between the 'Jin Kui Yao Lue' and 'Shang Han Lun'?

Copyright Statement:This article is original and first published on WeChat public account: Xiao Xiangru Channel (ID: xiaoxiangru0011). Respect knowledge and labor; no authorization is needed for reprinting, but please be sure to indicate the original author. Why do we always feel that the ‘Shang Han Lun’ is excellent, while the ‘Jin Kui Yao Lue’ seems … Read more

What Are the Differences Between the “Jin Kui Yao Lue” and “Shang Han Lun”?

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What Are the Differences Between the "Jin Kui Yao Lue" and "Shang Han Lun"?

Copyright Statement:This article is original and first published on the WeChat public account: Xiao Xiang Ru Channel (ID: xiaoxiangru0011). Respecting knowledge and labor, it can be reproduced without authorization, but please be sure to indicate the original author. Why do we always feel that the “Shang Han Lun” is excellent, while the “Jin Kui Yao … Read more

Initial Insights on Learning the “Essentials of the Golden Coffer”

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Initial Insights on Learning the "Essentials of the Golden Coffer"

Half a year ago, I finished memorizing the “Treatise on Cold Damage” (Shang Han Lun), and for the past four months, I have been reciting the “Essentials of the Golden Coffer” (Jin Gui Yao Lue). While memorizing the “Treatise on Cold Damage,” I felt a sense of “overexertion” as I did not let a single … Read more

The Essentials of the Golden Coffer

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The Essentials of the Golden Coffer

The Essentials of the Golden Coffer Introduction 1. The Compilation, Loss, Reappearance, and Organization of The Essentials of the Golden Coffer 1. Compilation: The Essentials of the Golden Coffer is the miscellaneous diseases section of the “Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases” by the famous physician Zhang Zhongjing of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is … Read more