Editor’s Note Blood stasis syndrome is a common cause of various clinical diseases, leading to the development of many herbal formulas with stasis-resolving effects. Today, I would like to share an article by Mr. Hu Xishu discussing the principles of using herbs for blood stasis syndrome, which offers unique insights into the application of stasis-resolving … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Clinical Reference Articles for Learning TCMIntroduction: Phlegm-dampness affects the human body, leading to dysfunction of the organs and various complex pathological changes, making the condition difficult to cure. Today, we present five self-formulated prescriptions by Zhang Xichun that have proven effective in treating phlegm-dampness.Li Yin DecoctionIndications:Due … Read more
Activating blood and resolving stasis, like clearing heat and detoxifying, is a well-known diagnostic and treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). “Blood” is an important substance recognized early in TCM, circulating throughout the body and playing a fundamental role in the functioning of the five organs and six bowels. When blood flow is obstructed, … Read more
Pathogenesis of Hypertension Through extensive clinical practice with classical formulas and reflective thinking, I believe that the human body operates primarily through the movement of Qi, Blood, and Water. The mechanism behind elevated blood pressure can be attributed to three pathological mechanisms: Qi stagnation, Blood stasis, and Water retention. (1) Blood stasis is fundamental: The … Read more
【If the pulse is long, it indicates Qi treatment; if short, it indicates Qi disease; if rapid, it indicates Qi heat; if slow, it indicates Qi cold; if strong, it indicates Yin injury; if wiry, it indicates Qi stagnation; if full above, it indicates Qi excess; if full below, it indicates Qi distension; if choppy, … Read more
With the continuous development of clinical medicine, the understanding of Qi disorders has gradually deepened, and has become more systematic. Currently, it is believed that Qi disorders can generally be summarized into three categories: Qi deficiency, Qi stagnation, and Qi reversal: (1) Qi Deficiency “ When essence and Qi are depleted, deficiency occurs.” This refers … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Knowledge: How to Regulate Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis in the Liver? Although modern women are rarely like Lin Daiyu from “Dream of the Red Chamber,” in reality, many women experience symptoms of liver qi stagnation (肝气郁结) and blood stasis (血瘀). Women who are introverted, have narrow-mindedness, carry heavy emotional burdens, … Read more
Qi deficiency (气虚), Qi stagnation (气滞), Qi prolapse (气陷), and Qi reversal (气逆) are common patterns of Qi dysfunction, each with distinct characteristics. The main characteristic of Qi deficiency is “laziness.” When we describe a person as energetic, we say they are “full of vitality” (元气满满). In contrast, if one’s physical energy is insufficient, they … Read more
1. Concept of Qi Stagnation Qi stagnation: refers to a pathological state where the flow of Qi is obstructed, leading to stagnation and blockage. 2. Causes of Qi Stagnation: 1. Qi stagnation is primarily caused by emotional distress, or by the obstruction of phlegm, dampness, food accumulation, heat, and blood stasis, which affects the flow … Read more
For kidney Yang deficiency, generally, Yang deficiency leads to coldness, and the tongue shows: pale and tender tongue body, fat tongue shape, white and thick tongue coating; typical symptoms include: pale complexion, aversion to cold, cold limbs, clear and frequent urination, nocturia, shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness in the lower back and knees, intolerance to … Read more